Form990-PF
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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
G
Check all that apply:
Name of foundation
BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 475   Room/suite
City or town, state, and ZIP code
FREMONT, MI49412
A Employer identification number

38-3182232
B Telephone number (see page 10 of the instructions)

(231) 924-9230
C bullet
D 1. bullet
H Check type of organization:
2. bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$2,481,466J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
E bullet
F bullet
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see 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)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 323,122
2 Check bullet
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 57 57 57
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 6,850 6,850 6,850
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 -835
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 73,812
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...  
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances 2,238
b Less: Cost of goods sold.... 1,274
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule)..... Click to see attachment 964 964
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 30,345   30,345
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 360,503 6,907 38,216
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 192,804     192,804
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 17,083     17,083
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 1,414 707   707
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 7,540 3,770   3,770
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 559 200   359
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see page 14 of the instructions)        
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 72,086    
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 116,317     116,317
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 407,803 4,677   331,040
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 0 0
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 407,803 4,677   331,040
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -47,300
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 2,230
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 38,216
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 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............... 8,223 2,560 2,560
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 366,796 403,573 403,573
3 Accounts receivable bullet489
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   23 489 489
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 page 15 of the
instructions)....................      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use............... 9,729 9,257 9,257
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)...........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet2,276,201
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet215,074 2,114,413 Click to see attachment2,061,127 2,065,587
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 2,499,184 2,477,006 2,481,466
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 4,355 5,402
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 attachment9,731 Click to see attachment10,247
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).......... 14,086 15,649
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted.................... 2,478,874 2,454,813
25 Temporarily restricted................ 6,224 6,544
26 Permanently restricted................    
bullet
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).................... 2,485,098 2,461,357
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of
the instructions).................. 2,499,184 2,477,006
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 2,485,098
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a...................... 2 -47,300
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 3 84,043
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 2,521,841
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 5 60,484
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30.. 6 2,461,357
Form 990-PF (2010)
Form 990-PF (2010)
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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 INVESCO VANKAMPEN BD FD P 2009-10-13 2010-12-02
b INVESCO VANKAMPEN BD FD P 2009-12-04 2010-12-02
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 49,847   49,821 26
b 23,965   24,826 -861
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       26
b       -861
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 -835
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 		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 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 336,652 2,451,563 0.137321
2008 353,696 614,764 0.575336
2007 302,987 624,942 0.484824
2006 269,278 563,674 0.477719
2005 261,404 549,693 0.475545
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 2.150745
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 0.430149
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2010 from Part X, line 5..... 4 2,419,548
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 1,040,766
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 22
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 1,040,788
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 331,040
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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Form 990-PF (2010)
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see page 18 of the instructions)
1a Bulletand enter “N/A” on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 45
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 45
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 45
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2010 estimated tax payments and 2009 overpayment credited to 2010 6a  
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  
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 45
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 2011 estimated taxBullet0 Refunded Bullet 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 page 19 of
the 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 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 page 19 of the
    instructions)bulletMI
    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 2010 or the taxable year beginning in 2010 (see instructions for Part XIV on
    page 27)? If “Yes,” complete Part XIV...........................
    9
    Yes
     
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If “Yes,” attach a schedule listing their names and addresses.Click to see attachment
    10
    Yes
     
    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 page 20 of the instructions) .......
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation acquire a direct or indirect interest in any applicable insurance contract before August 17, 2008?
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletWWW.BELLWETHERHARBOR.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletDANIELLE S MERRILL Telephone no.bullet (231) 924-4293
    Located atbulletPO BOX 170FREMONTMI ZIP+4bullet49412
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16
    At any time during calendar year 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? .................
    16
     
     
    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
    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 page 20 of the instructions)?...
    1b
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2010?.............
    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 2010, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2010?...............
    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 page 20 of the 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 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.)....................
    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 2010?
    4b
     
    No
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?...............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 509(a)(1), (2), or (3), or section 4940(d)(2)? (see page 22 of the 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 page 22 of the instructions)?
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is “Yes” to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?............
    If “Yes,” attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay
    premiums on a personal benefit contract?....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If “Yes” to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see 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
    DANIELLE S MERRILLClick to see attachment PRESIDENT
    10.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 170
    FREMONT,MI49412
    SUSAN MEYERSClick to see attachment SECRETARY
    1.00     		0 0 0
    900 FIFTH THIRD CENTER
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503
    CATHERINE OBITSClick to see attachment TREAS, VP &
    1.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 475
    FREMONT,MI49412
    HOLLY MERRILLClick to see attachment TRUSTEE
    1.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 475
    FREMONT,MI49412
    JOHNNIE TUITELClick to see attachment TRUSTEE
    1.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 475
    FREMONT,MI49412
    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...................bullet  
    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 OPERATING A SHELTER FOR HOMELESS AND INJURED ANIMALS HELPING ANIMALS AND PEOPLE MAKE A CONNECTION, THROUGH EDUCATION, TRAINING AND ADOPTION. WITH A FOCUS ON BUILDING STRONG, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN HUMANS AND ANIMALS, THE SHELTER WILL PROVIDE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES AND FACILITIES FOR USE BY COMMUNITY GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS. 331,040
    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.)
    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
    331,153
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    53,778
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see page 24 of the instructions)............
    1c
    2,071,463
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    2,456,394
    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
    2,456,394
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1⁄2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see page 25
    of the instructions) ............................
    4
    36,846
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    2,419,548
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5...................
    6
    120,977
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
     
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2010 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
     
    b
    Income tax for 2010. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
     
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
     
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4.............................
    5
     
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see page 25 of the instructions)...........
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII,
    line 1.................................
    7
     
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see page 25 of the 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
    331,040
    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
    331,040
    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 page 26 of the instructions)............
    5
     
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4...............
    6
    331,040
    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 (2010)
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Page 8
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see page 26 of the instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2009     		(c)
    2009     		(d)
    2010
    1 Distributable amount for 2010 from Part XI, line 7  
    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.......  
    b From 2006.......  
    c From 2007.......  
    d From 2008.......  
    e From 2009.......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e.........  
    4Qualifying distributions for 2010 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$  
    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.....  
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2010.    
    (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  
    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 ..........     		 
    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) .............     		 
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2011.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		 
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2006....  
    b Excess from 2007....  
    c Excess from 2008....  
    d Excess from 2009....  
    e Excess from 2010....  
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Page 9
    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
    2004-05-31
    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) 2010 (b) 2009 (c) 2008 (d) 2007
    38,216 29,567 15,603 30,932 114,318
    b 85% of line 2a ......... 32,484 25,132 13,263 26,292 97,171
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		331,040 336,652 353,771 303,140 1,324,603
    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 ....     		331,040 336,652 353,771 303,140 1,324,603
    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...     		80,651 81,719 20,492 20,831 203,693
    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).)
    DANIELLE S MERRILL
    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 of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Page 10
    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
    Total .................................bullet 3a  
    bApproved for future payment
    Total ..................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Page 11
    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 57  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 6,850  
    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     18 -835  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..     3 964  
    11 Other revenue: aPET ADOPTION INCOME     3 12,575  
    bFUNDRAISING SPECIAL EVENTS     3 16,468  
    cOTHER SHELTER PROGRAM INCOME     3 1,302  
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   37,381  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)...................
    1337,381
    (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.
    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 organization’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    page 28 of the instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Page 12
    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
    Yes
    No
    501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash....................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements............................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees..............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is “Yes,” complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527?...........
    b
    If “Yes,” complete the following schedule.
    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    SignHere
    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.
    Bullet Bullet
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    PaidPreparersUseOnly Preparer's SignatureBullet Date PTIN
    Firm's namebullet



    Firm's addressbullet







         		Firm's EINbullet
    Phone no.
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    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors
    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2010
    Name of organization
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    38-3182232
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ





    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule—
    Special Rules
    ......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
    Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990, or check the box in the heading of its
    Form 990-EZ, or on line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Page 1 of 1 of Part I
    Name of organization
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    38-3182232
    Part I
    Contributors (see Instructions)
    		     
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
     
     

    DANIELLE S MERRILL    
    PO BOX 170
       
    FREMONT, MI   49412

    		$240,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    2
     
     

    ROSEMARY WALTERS    
    12330 HALL ROAD
       
    RAVENNA, MI   49451

    		$18,800




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    3
     
     

    DOROTHY MERRILL    
    C/O STEVE TURCO
    3750 SUNRISE LANE  
    KEY WEST, FL   33040

    		$50,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

         
     
       

    		$  




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

         
     
       

    		$  




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

         
     
       

    		$  




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Page 1 of 1 of Part II
    Name of organization
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    38-3182232
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see Instructions)
    		     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    2
    		 KUBOTA TRACTOR WITH SNOW BLOWER   $18,800 2010-05-20
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Page 1 of 1 of Part III
    Name of organization
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    38-3182232
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
    aggregating more than $1,000 for the year. (Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.)
    For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
    contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Purpose of gift    		 (c)
    Use of gift    		 (d)
    Description of how gift is held
     
    (e)
    Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
           
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Purpose of gift    		 (c)
    Use of gift    		 (d)
    Description of how gift is held
     
    (e)
    Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
           
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Purpose of gift    		 (c)
    Use of gift    		 (d)
    Description of how gift is held
     
    (e)
    Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
           
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Purpose of gift    		 (c)
    Use of gift    		 (d)
    Description of how gift is held
     
    (e)
    Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
           
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

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    TY 2010 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-3182232
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INDIRECT ACCOUNTING FEES 7,540 3,770   3,770

    TY 2010 CompensationExplanation
    Name:
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-3182232
    Person Name Explanation
    DANIELLE S MERRILL  
    SUSAN MEYERS  
    CATHERINE OBITS  
    HOLLY MERRILL  
    JOHNNIE TUITEL  

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    TY 2010 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-3182232
    Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
    Life (# of years)    		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included
    STAINLESS STEEL ANIMAL KENNEL 2002-04-01 11,148 8,640 S/L 10.0000 1,115      
    CANINE-POST MOUNT SCALE 2002-04-01 820 636 S/L 10.0000 82      
    EXAMINATION TABLE 2002-04-01 670 519 S/L 10.0000 67      
    FELINE SCALE 2002-04-01 260 202 S/L 10.0000 26      
    MAYTAG COMMERCIAL WASHER 2002-04-01 5,814 4,506 S/L 10.0000 581      
    MAYTAG COMMERCIAL DRYER 2002-04-01 2,471 1,915 S/L 10.0000 247      
    MAYTAG WASHER 2002-04-01 572 443 S/L 10.0000 57      
    MAYTAG DRYER 2002-04-01 640 496 S/L 10.0000 64      
    MAYTAG STACK WASHER/DRYER 2002-04-01 1,050 814 S/L 10.0000 105      
    DEXTER COMMERCIAL STACK 2002-04-01 6,000 4,650 S/L 10.0000 600      
    STEELCASE WOOD ARMCHAIR 2002-04-01 1,170 907 S/L 10.0000 117      
    CONFERENCE TABLE 2002-04-01 286 222 S/L 10.0000 28      
    FOLDING COAT RACK 2002-04-01 1,358 1,052 S/L 10.0000 136      
    RAPID EYE SECURITY SURVEILLANCE 2002-04-01 5,924 4,591 S/L 10.0000 593      
    OFFICE DESK SYSTEM & CHAIR 2002-04-01 2,098 1,626 S/L 10.0000 210      
    EPS SECURITY SYSTEM 2002-04-01 2,771 2,147 S/L 10.0000 277      
    STEELCASE OFFICE CHAIR 2002-04-01 279 216 S/L 10.0000 28      
    BED SYSTEM 2002-04-01 499 387 S/L 10.0000 50      
    FRIGIDAIRE RANGE 2002-04-01 397 308 S/L 10.0000 39      
    AMANA REFRIDGERATOR 2002-04-01 1,053 816 S/L 10.0000 105      
    MAYTAG DISHWASHER 2002-04-01 648 502 S/L 10.0000 65      
    BROGAN EXHAUST HOOD WITH 2002-04-01 45 34 S/L 10.0000 5      
    AMANA COUNTERTOP MICROWAVE 2002-04-01 169 131 S/L 10.0000 17      
    STEELCASE WOOD ARMCHAIR 2002-04-01 390 302 S/L 10.0000 39      
    STEREO SYSTEM 2002-04-01 509 394 S/L 10.0000 51      
    16 PORT 10/100 HUM FOR THE S 2002-04-01 159 159 S/L 5.0000        
    OFFICE DESK SYSTEM 2002-04-01 2,294 1,778 S/L 10.0000 229      
    STEELCASE OFFICE CHAIR 2002-04-01 325 251 S/L 10.0000 33      
    RECEPTION DESK 2002-04-01 9,131 7,076 S/L 10.0000 913      
    STEELCASE OFFICE CHAIR 2002-04-01 279 216 S/L 10.0000 28      
    FRIGIDAIRE RANGE 2002-04-01 397 308 S/L 10.0000 39      
    AMANA MICROWAVE 2002-04-01 348 270 S/L 10.0000 35      
    MAYTAG DISHWASHER 2002-04-01 648 502 S/L 10.0000 65      
    WHIRLPOOL REFRIDGERATOR 2002-04-01 599 464 S/L 10.0000 60      
    STEELCASE OFFICE CHAIR 2002-04-01 279 216 S/L 10.0000 28      
    4 SNYDER 2D/2D 2002-04-01 11,610 8,998 S/L 10.0000 1,161      
    SHORE-LINE CEILING SURGERY 2002-04-01 1,411 1,094 S/L 10.0000 141      
    DANBY REFRIDGERATOR 2002-04-01 139 108 S/L 10.0000 14      
    MAYTAG DISHWASHER 2002-04-01 648 502 S/L 10.0000 65      
    DANBY REFRIDGERATOR 2002-04-01 194 150 S/L 10.0000 20      
    SNYDER DRYING UNIT 2002-04-01 2,393 1,855 S/L 10.0000 239      
    OFFICE TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT 2002-04-01 23,655 18,332 S/L 10.0000 2,366      
    ENCORE L-20 FLOOR WASHING 2002-04-01 5,387 4,175 S/L 10.0000 539      
    EUROCLEAN DRY CANISTER V 2002-04-01 264 205 S/L 10.0000 26      
    WINDSOR CARPET EXTRACTOR 2002-04-01 1,792 1,389 S/L 10.0000 179      
    WINDHANDLER DRYER 2002-04-01 250 194 S/L 10.0000 25      
    SATELLITE DISH SYSTEM 2002-04-01 1,236 958 S/L 10.0000 124      
    SET OF INTERERIOR ROOM SIGNS 2002-04-01 1,331 1,032 S/L 10.0000 133      
    STEELCASE MAX STACKER CHAIRS 2002-04-01 3,835 2,972 S/L 10.0000 383      
    YUKON 2002-06-01 16,375 16,375 S/L 5.0000        
    FENCING 2003-08-02 6,632 4,256 S/L 10.0000 663      
    ADOPT-A-FRIEND SHELTER SO 2005-05-03 1,950 1,820 S/L 5.0000 130      
    WALL MOUNTED MIRRORS 2003-03-28 1,100 743 S/L 10.0000 110      
    ACCOUSTIC PANELS 2003-06-05 13,834 9,107 S/L 10.0000 1,383      
    STATUE IN ENTRY 2003-12-10 13,125 3,992 S/L 20.0000 656      
    COPIER 2006-12-31 4,446 1,333 S/L 10.0000 445      
    STAINLESS STEEL CAT KENNEL 2006-09-30 2,382 774 S/L 10.0000 238      
    MICROSCOPE 2007-09-14 1,206 402 S/L 7.0000 172      
    AUTOCLAVE 2007-11-14 2,555 791 S/L 7.0000 365      
    RUG RACK 2007-08-31 1,772 591 S/L 7.0000 253      
    DELL LAPTOP 2007-12-17 1,580 632 S/L 5.0000 316      
    COURTYARD & DRAINS 2007-09-30 12,455 1,868 S/L 15.0000 830      
    DELL LASER PRINTER 2008-02-15 460 176 S/L 5.0000 93      
    DELL SERVER 2008-02-15 3,098 1,187 S/L 5.0000 620      
    DELL COMPUTER WORKSTATION 2008-02-15 1,025 393 S/L 5.0000 205      
    DELL COMPUTER WORKSTATION 2008-02-15 1,025 393 S/L 5.0000 205      
    DELL COMPUTER WORKSTATION 2008-02-15 1,025 393 S/L 5.0000 205      
    PERIMETER FENCE 2008-04-21 19,227 3,204 S/L 10.0000 1,923      
    IRRIGATION SYSTEM 2008-06-05 4,223 669 S/L 10.0000 422      
    WATER HEATER 2008-07-01 24,800 3,720 S/L 10.0000 2,480      
    COMPRESSORS FOR A/C 1 2008-10-30 4,128 482 S/L 10.0000 412      
    ADDITIONAL FENCE 2009-07-31 635 26 S/L 10.0000 64      
    HONDA EM5000SX GENERATOR 2009-12-31 2,699              
    2001 KUBOTA TRACTOR 2010-05-20 18,800   S/L 10.0000 1,097      
    ANIMAL SHELTER BUILDING 2009-12-31 1,890,000   S/L 40.0000 47,250      

    TY 2010 GeneralExplanationAttachment
    Name:
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-3182232
    Identifier Return Reference Explanation
    GENERAL ELECTIONS   YEAR ENDED: DECEMBER 31, 2010 38-3182232 BELLWETHER FOUNDATION P.O. BOX 475 FREMONT, MI 49412 ELECTING OUT OF BONUS DEPRECIATION ALLOWANCE FOR ALL ELIGIBLE DEPRECIABLE PROPERTY THE TAXPAYER ELECTS OUT OF FIRST-YEAR BONUS DEPRECIATION ALLOWANCE UNDER IRC SECTION 168(K) FOR ALL ELIGIBLE ASSET CLASSES OF DEPRECIABLE PROPERTY ACQUIRED AFTER DECEMBER 31, 2007. THIS ELECTION APPLIES TO ALL ELIGIBLE DEPRECIABLE PROPERTY PLACED IN SERVICE DURING THE TAX YEAR.

    TY 2010 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-3182232
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    BUILDING 1,890,000 47,250 1,842,750 1,842,750
    BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS 28,928 7,095 21,833 21,833
    LAND IMPROVEMENTS 16,677 3,789 12,888 12,888
    FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT 177,404 123,502 53,902 53,902
    FENCING 26,494 10,136 16,358 16,358
    VEHICLE 16,375 16,375   4,460
    COMPUTERS AND SOFTWARE 10,323 6,927 3,396 3,396
    LAND 110,000   110,000 110,000


    TY 2010 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-3182232
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INDIRECT LEGAL FEES 1,414      


    TY 2010 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-3182232
    Description Amount
    DONATED LABOR & MATERIALS 36,616
    DONATED VET SERVICES 23,868


    TY 2010 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-3182232
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXPENSES        
    ANIMAL CARE EXPENSES 28,339     28,339
    INSURANCE 12,894     12,894
    BUILDING & GROUNDS MAINTENANC 21,519     21,519
    ADVERTISING 121     121
    OTHER MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES 409     409
    VEHICLE EXPENSE 1,889     1,889
    UTILITIES 37,928     37,928
    OFFICE SUPPLIES 5,744     5,744
    TELEPHONE 4,327     4,327
    SPECIAL EVENTS/FUNDRAISING 3,147     3,147


    TY 2010 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-3182232
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    PET ADOPTION INCOME 12,575   12,575
    FUNDRAISING SPECIAL EVENTS 16,468   16,468
    OTHER SHELTER PROGRAM INCOME 1,302   1,302


    TY 2010 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-3182232
    Description Amount
    DONATED LABOR & MATERIALS 36,616
    DONATED VET SERVICES 23,868
    UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS 23,559


    TY 2010 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-3182232
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    SPAY/NEUTER DEPOSITS 250 275
    ACCRUED WAGES 3,724 4,088
    ACCRUED PAYROLL TAXES 5,757 5,884


    TY 2010 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-3182232
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES 559 200   359


    TY 2010 SalesOfInventoryList 
    Name:
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-3182232

    Category Gross Sales Cost of Goods Sold Net (Gross Sales Minus
    Cost of Goods Sold)
    RETAIL SALES 2,238 1,274 964

    TY 2010 SubstantialContributorsSch
    Name:
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-3182232
    Name Address
    DANIELLE S MERRILL PO BOX 170
    FREMONT,MI49412
    DOGWOOD FOUNDATION 111 LYON ST NW
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503
    BEECHTREE PROPERTIES LLC PO BOX 475
    FREMONT,MI49412