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
G
Check all that apply:
Name of foundation
TRUE NORTH FOUNDATION
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)664-A FREEMAN LANE 332   Room/suite
City or town, state, and ZIP code
GRASS VALLEY, CA95949
A Employer identification number

74-2421528
B Telephone number (see page 10 of the instructions)

(530) 274-1620
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$14,695,135J 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)  
2 Check bullet
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 7,688 7,688  
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 657,227 657,227  
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 40,010
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 4,875,380
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 40,010
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........ 704,925 704,925  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 194,584 48,646   145,938
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 29,122 7,281   21,842
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 17,089 13,671   3,418
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 5,403 0   5,403
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see page 14 of the instructions) Click to see attachment 7,005 5,693   25
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 877 877  
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 12,845 0   12,845
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 16,031 6,412   9,619
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 282,956 82,580   199,090
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 2,760,200 2,760,200
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 3,043,156 82,580   2,959,290
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -2,338,231
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 622,345
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
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)
Page 2
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............... 7,818 9,604 9,604
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 935,474 960,438 960,438
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see 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 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges...........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 13,003,169 Click to see attachment9,659,863 10,181,505
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 1,321,349 Click to see attachment2,298,265 3,542,845
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 bullet24,731
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet23,988 791 Click to see attachment743 743
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 15,268,601 12,928,913 14,695,135
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 1,716 259
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)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).......... 1,716 259
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted....................    
25 Temporarily restricted................    
26 Permanently restricted................    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds......... 0 0
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 15,266,885 12,928,654
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see page 17 of the
instructions).................... 15,266,885 12,928,654
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of
the instructions).................. 15,268,601 12,928,913
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 15,266,885
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a...................... 2 -2,338,231
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3 0
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 12,928,654
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 5 0
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30.. 6 12,928,654
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 MORGAN STANLEY - SHORT TERM P 2010-02-01 2010-11-12
b MORGAN STANLEY - LONG TERM P 2008-09-15 2010-06-30
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 623,780   597,354 26,426
b 4,251,600   4,238,016 13,584
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       26,426
b       13,584
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 40,010
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 2,565,625 17,620,613 0.145604
2008 2,305,024 20,816,716 0.110729
2007 2,172,549 22,392,495 0.097021
2006 2,086,759 22,828,092 0.091412
2005 2,243,769 24,478,111 0.091664
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.536430
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 0.107286
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2010 from Part X, line 5..... 4 15,629,016
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 1,676,775
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 6,223
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 1,682,998
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 2,959,290
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.
Form 990-PF (2010)
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 6,223
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 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2............................ 3 6,223
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-). 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 6,223
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2010 estimated tax payments and 2009 overpayment credited to 2010 6a 9,032
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 9,032
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  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 2,809
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2011 estimated taxBullet2,809 Refunded Bullet 11 0
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$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
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)bulletCA, WA
    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
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If “Yes,” attach a schedule listing their names and addresses.
    10
     
    No
    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 addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletMOSS ADAMS LLP Telephone no.bullet (503) 242-1447
    Located atbullet805 SW BROADWAY 1200PORTLANDOR ZIP+4bullet97205
    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
     
    No
    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
    KERRY ANDERSON PRESIDENT
    40.00     		150,996 10,500 0
    664-A FREEMAN LANE 332
    GRASS VALLEY,CA95949
    KATHY FONG STEPHENS TRUSTEE
    0.50     		8,040 0 0
    664-A FREEMAN LANE 332
    GRASS VALLEY,CA95949
    SUSAN O'HARA SECRETARY
    15.00     		35,548 4,741 0
    664-A FREEMAN LANE 332
    GRASS VALLEY,CA95949
    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 0
    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.............bullet0
    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  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See page 24 of the instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3...........................bullet0
    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
    14,992,996
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    873,291
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see page 24 of the instructions)............
    1c
    734
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    15,867,021
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) ..............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d..........................
    3
    15,867,021
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1⁄2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see page 25
    of the instructions) ............................
    4
    238,005
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    15,629,016
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5...................
    6
    781,451
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    781,451
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2010 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    6,223
    b
    Income tax for 2010. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    6,223
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    775,228
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4.............................
    5
    775,228
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see page 25 of the instructions)...........
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII,
    line 1.................................
    7
    775,228
    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
    2,959,290
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes................................
    2
     
    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
    2,959,290
    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
    6,223
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4...............
    6
    2,953,067
    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 7 775,228
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2010:
    a Enter amount for 2009 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2010:
    a From 2005....... 1,040,223
    b From 2006....... 973,470
    c From 2007....... 1,070,276
    d From 2008....... 1,297,742
    e From 2009....... 1,702,658
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 6,084,369
    4Qualifying distributions for 2010 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 2,959,290
    a Applied to 2009, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see page 26 of the instructions)    		 0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see page 26 of the instructions)...     		0
    d Applied to 2010 distributable amount..... 775,228
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 2,184,062
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2010. 0 0
    (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 8,268,431
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ...........     		0
    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......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable
    amount—see page 27 of the instructions ...     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2009. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see page 27
    of the instructions ...........     		0
    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) ...........     		0
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2005 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see page 27 of the
    instructions) .............     		1,040,223
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2011.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		7,228,208
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2006.... 973,470
    b Excess from 2007.... 1,070,276
    c Excess from 2008.... 1,297,742
    d Excess from 2009.... 1,702,658
    e Excess from 2010.... 2,184,062
    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
     
    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
             
    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
    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
    ADULT DAY SERVICES NETWORK OF ALAMEDA COUNTY
    6955 FOOTHILL BLVD 300
    OAKLAND,CA94605     		NONE 509(A)(1) PUBLIC CHA DAY-TIME CARE FOR FRAIL SENIORS 40,000
    ADVOCATES FOR THE WEST INC
    PO BOX 1612
    BOISE,ID83701     		NONE 509(A)(1) PUBLIC CHA PROTECTING PUBLIC LANDS, WILDLIFE AND CLEAN AIR OF THE WEST 10,000
    AFGHAN ELDERLY ASSOCIATION
    33532 3RD ST
    UNION CITY,CA94587     		NONE 509(A)(1) PUBLIC CHA IMPROVE THE WELL-BEING OF AFGHAN ELDERS IN THE SF BAY AREA 15,000
    ALAMEDA COUNTY MEALS ON WHEELS
    PO BOX 14002
    OAKLAND,CA94621     		NONE 509(A)(1) PUBLIC CHA PROVIDE FRAIL ELDERS WITH HIGH QUALITY, NUTRITIOUS MEALS 59,500
    ALASKA CENTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
    807 G ST 100
    ANCHORAGE,AK99501     		NONE 509(A)(1) PUBLIC CHA PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY 70,000
    ALASKA COMMUNITY ACTION ON TOXICS
    505 W NORTHERN LIGHTS BLVD 205
    ANCHORAGE,AK99503     		NONE 509(A)(1) PUBLIC CHA ADVOCATING FOR THE RIGHT TO CLEAN AIR, CLEAN WATER AND TOXIC-FREE FOOD 35,000
    ALASKA CONSERVATION ALLIANCE
    810 N STREET STE 203
    ANCHORAGE,AK99501     		NONE 509(A)(1) PUBLIC CHA PROTECT ALASKA'S ENVIRONMENT THROUGH EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY 20,000
    ALASKA CONSERVATION FOUNDATION
    441 WEST 5TH AVE
    ANCHORAGE,AK99501     		NONE 509(A)(1) PUBLIC CHA CONSERVATION IN THE STATE OF ALASKA 150,000
    ALASKA MARINE CONSERVATION COUNCIL
    333 WEST 4TH AVE STE 306
    ANCHORAGE,AK99501     		NONE 509(A)(1) PUBLIC CHA PROTECTING ALASKA'S MARINE ECOSYSTEMS 30,000
    ALLIANCE FOR RETIRED AMERICANS
    600 GRAND AVE 410
    OAKLAND,CA94610     		NONE 509(A)(1) PUBLIC CHA EDUCATE SENIOR CITIZENS & RETIREES ON TOPICS RELATING TO THEIR WELL-BEING 35,000
    AXIS DANCE COMPANY
    1428 ALICE ST
    OAKLAND,CA94612     		NONE 509(A)(1) PUBLIC CHA ARTISTIC COLLABORATION BETWEEN DANCERS WITH AND WITHOUT DISABILITIES 20,000
    BAY AREA OUTREACH AND RECREATION PROGRAM
    600 BANCROFT WAY
    BERKELEY,CA94710     		NONE 509(A)(1) PUBLIC CHA SPORTS/RECREATION PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES 20,000
    BAYKEEPER
    785 MARKET ST 850
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94103     		NONE 509(A)(2) PUBLIC CHA PROTECT SAN FRANCISCO BAY FROM POLLUTION & RESTORE TO THRIVING ESTUARY 25,000
    BERNAL HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
    515 COURTLAND AVE
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94110     		NONE 509(A)(2) PUBLIC CHA PRESERVE ETHNIC, CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC DIVERSITY OF BERNAL HEIGHTS 20,000
    CALIFORNIA INVASIVE PLANT COUNCIL
    2612-A 8TH ST
    BERKELEY,CA94710     		NONE 509(A)(2) PUBLIC CHA PROTECT CALIFORNIA WILDLANDS FROM IMPACTS OF INVASIVE PLANTS 30,000
    CENTER FOR SCIENCE IN PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
    224 NORTH CHURCH AVE
    BOZEMAN,MT59715     		NONE 509(A)(2) PUBLIC CHA TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & PUBLIC EDUCATION RELATED TO MINING IMPACTS 35,000
    CHRONICLE SEASON OF SHARING FUND
    901 MISSION ST
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94103     		NONE 509(A)(1) PUBLIC CHA DISTRIBUTE FUNDS FOR CRITICAL FAMILY NEEDS & ASSISTANCE 500,000
    COMMUNITY ALLIANCE WITH FAMILY FARMERS FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 363
    DAVIS,CA95617     		NONE 509(A)(2) PUBLIC CHA FOSTER FAMILY-SCALE AGRICULTURE THAT SUSTAINS LOCAL ECONOMIES 50,000
    COMMUNITY LIVING CAMPAIGN
    PO BOX 460400
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94146     		NONE 509(A)(1) PUBLIC CHA SUPPORT UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO LONG TERM CARE SERVICES 25,000
    CONNOLLY RANCH EDUCATION CENTER
    3141 BROWNS VALLEY RD
    NAPA,CA94558     		NONE 509(A)(1) PUBLIC CHA ENVIRONMENTAL-BASED EDUCATION PROGRAMS 5,000
    CONTRA COSTA COUNTY OPPORTUNITY WEST
    598 NEVIN AVE
    RICHMOND,CA94801     		NONE 509(A)(2) PUBLIC CHA PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE CASE MANAGEMENT TO HIGH RISK FAMILIES AND YOUTH 10,000
    COOK INLETKEEPER
    3734 BEN WALTERS LN
    HOMER,AK99603     		NONE 509(A)(2) PUBLIC CHA PROTECT ALASKA'S COOK INLET WATER SHED 45,000
    CULTUREDISABILITYTALENT
    PO BOX 1107
    BERKELEY,CA94701     		NONE 509(A)(1) PUBLIC CHA PROVIDE ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO DISABLED ARTISTS 1,000
    CURRY SENIOR CENTER
    333 TURK ST
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94102     		NONE 509(A)(1) PUBLIC CHA PROMOTE INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR SENIORS 25,000
    DISABILITY RIGHTS EDUCATION DEFENSE FUND
    2212 SIXTH ST
    BERKELEY,CA94710     		NONE 509(A)(1) PUBLIC CHA ADVANCE CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES 50,000
    EARTHWORKS
    1612 K ST NW 808
    WASHINGTON,DC20006     		NONE 509(A)(1) PUBLIC CHA PROTECT COMMUNITIES AND ENVIRONMENT FROM IMPACTS OF MINERAL DEVELOPMENT 190,000
    EAST BAY INNOVATIONS INC
    303 WEST JOAQUIN AVE 110
    SAN LEANDRO,CA94577     		NONE 509(A)(1) PUBLIC CHA PLANNING & SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 30,000
    EPISCOPAL COMMUNITY SERVICES OF SAN FRANCISCO
    165 8TH ST 3RD FL
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94103     		NONE 509(A)(1) PUBLIC CHA HELP HOMELESS AND LOW-INCOME ADULTS AND FAMILIES MOVE TOWARD STABILITY 25,000
    EPISCOPAL SENIOR COMMUNITIES
    2185 N CALIFORNIA BLVD 575
    WALNUT CREEK,CA94598     		NONE 509(A)(1) PUBLIC CHA PROVIDE HOUSING AND SERVICES WITH RESPECT AND DIGNITY TO SENIORS 10,000
    IDAHO CONSERVATION LEAGUE
    PO BOX 844
    BOISE,ID83701     		NONE 509(A)(1) PUBLIC CHA PROTECT IDAHO'S CLEAN WATER AND WILDERNESS 25,000
    INDEPENDENT LIVING RESOURCE CENTER OF SAN FRANCISCO
    649 MISSION ST 3RD FL
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94105     		NONE 509(A)(1) PUBLIC CHA PROVIDE SERVICES & ADVOCATE FOR BENEFIT OF DISABLED PERSONS 25,000
    INDIAN LAW RESOURCE CENTER
    602 NORTH EWING
    HELENA,MT59601     		NONE 509(A)(1) PUBLIC CHA PROVIDES LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIAN AND ALASKA NATIVE NATIONS 15,000
    INDIGENOUS EDUCATIONAL NETWORK
    PO BOX 485
    BEMIDJI,MN56619     		NONE 509(A)(1) PUBLIC CHA PROTECT ENVIRONMENTAL, CULTURAL AND SOCIAL RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLE 100,000
    KACHEMAK HERITAGE LAND TRUST
    315 KLONDIKE AVE
    HOMER,AK99603     		NONE 509(A)(1) PUBLIC CHA CONSERVATION OF LAND WITH NATURAL, RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL VALUE 25,000
    LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR SENIORS
    464 7TH ST
    OAKLAND,CA94607     		NONE 509(A)(1) PUBLIC CHA PROVIDE FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME ELDERLY 25,000
    LIFE ELDERCARE
    3350 CAPITAL AVE
    FREMONT,CA94538     		NONE 509(A)(1) PUBLIC CHA PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR FRAIL, HOMEBOUND SENIORS 20,000
    MEALS ON WHEELS OF SAN FRANCISCO
    1375 FAIRFAX AVE
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94124     		NONE 509(A)(1) PUBLIC CHA PROVIDE HOMEBOUND SENIORS WITH NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND SUPPORT SERVICES 25,000
    MERCY RETIREMENT AND CARE CENTER
    1301 MARINA VILLAGE PKWY
    ALAMEDA,CA94501     		NONE 509(A)(2) PUBLIC CHA ENRICHES WELL-BEING OF OLDER ADULTS THROUGH FAITH-CENTERED CARE 25,000
    NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION
    11100 WILDLIFE CENTER DR
    RESTON,VA20190     		NONE 509(A)(1) PUBLIC CHA INSPIRE AMERICANS TO PROTECT WILDLIFE FOR OUR CHILDREN'S FUTURE 75,000
    NORTHERN ALASKA ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
    830 COLLEGE RD
    FAIRBANKS,AK99701     		NONE 509(A)(2) PUBLIC CHA PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP 5,000
    OCCIDENTAL ARTS AND ECOLOGY CENTER
    15290 COLEMAN VALLEY RD
    OCCIDENTAL,CA95465     		NONE 509(A)(1) PUBLIC CHA PROVIDE SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS RELATING TO ENVIR, ECON & COMMUNITY ISSUES 30,000
    ORGANIC FARMING RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 440
    SANTA CRUZ,CA95061     		NONE 509(A)(2) PUBLIC CHA SPONSOR RESEARCH RELATED TO ORGANIC FARMING AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC 50,000
    PESTICIDE ACTION NETWORK NORTH AMERICA
    49 POWELL ST
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94102     		NONE 509(A)(1) PUBLIC CHA REPLACE HAZARDOUS PESTICIDES WITH ECOLOGICALLY SOUND ALTERNATIVES 60,000
    PLANNING FOR ELDERS IN THE CENTRAL CITY
    965 MISSION ST 3RD FL 555
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94103     		NONE 509(A)(1) PUBLIC CHA IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ELDERS 25,700
    PRINCE WILLIAM SOUNDKEEPER
    PO BOX 1368
    CORDOVA,AK99574     		NONE 509(A)(1) PUBLIC CHA PROTECT AND ENHANCE WATERS & WATERSHEDS OF PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND 20,000
    REBUILDING TOGETHER SAN FRANCISCO
    PIER 28 THE EMBARCADERO
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94105     		NONE 509(A)(1) PUBLIC CHA REPAIR AND RENOVATION SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME, ELDERLY & DISABLED PERSONS 20,000
    RENEWABLE ENERGY ALASKA PROJECT
    308 G ST
    ANCHORAGE,AK99501     		NONE 509(A)(1) PUBLIC CHA INCREASE DEVELOPMENT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY IN ALASKA 25,000
    RIVER NETWORK
    520 SW SIXTH AVE
    PORTLAND,OR97204     		NONE 509(A)(1) PUBLIC CHA PROTECT AND RESTORE RIVERS AND OTHER WATERS 10,000
    SAMARITAN NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
    534 22ND ST
    OAKLAND,CA94612     		NONE 509(A)(2) PUBLIC CHA EDUCATION & RECREATION SERVICES FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH 6,000
    SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA LITTLE BROTHERS - FRIENDS OF THE ELDERLY
    909 HYDE ST 628
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94109     		NONE 509(A)(1) PUBLIC CHA BRING FRIENDSHIP & COMPANIONSHIP TO ELDERLY IN SF BAY AREA 25,000
    SERVICE OPPORTUNITY FOR SENIORS - SOSMEALS ON WHEELS
    1435 GROVE WAY
    HAYWARD,CA94546     		NONE 509(A)(1) PUBLIC CHA MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM 3,000
    SERVICES FOR BRAIN INJURY
    60 DAGGETT DR
    SAN JOSE,CA95134     		NONE 509(A)(1) PUBLIC CHA PROVIDE EDUCATION & SUPPORT SERVICES TO PERSONS WITH BRAIN INJURY 20,000
    SEVENTH GENERATION FUND FOR INDIAN DEVELOPMENT
    PO BOX 4569
    ARCATA,CA95518     		NONE 509(A)(1) PUBLIC CHA SUPPORT OF NATIVE AMERICAN PROGRAMS 15,000
    SITKA CONSERVATION SOCIETY
    BOX 6533
    SITKA,AK99835     		NONE 509(A)(2) PUBLIC CHA EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT CONSERVATION ISSUES 35,000
    SLIDE RANCH
    2025 SHORELINE HWY
    MUIR BEACH,CA94965     		NONE 170(B)(1)(A)(II) SCH ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER IN A SMALL FARM SETTING 5,000
    SOUTHEAST ALASKA CONSERVATION COUNCIL
    419 SIXTH ST
    JUNEAU,AK99801     		NONE 509(A)(1) PUBLIC CHA PROTECT ENVIRONMENT WHILE PROVIDING FOR SUSTAINABLE USE OF RESOURCES 75,000
    STAGEBRIDGE
    2501 HARRISON ST
    OAKLAND,CA94612     		NONE 509(A)(2) PUBLIC CHA PROMOTE HEALTHY AGING BY PROVIDING PERFORMING ARTS TO OLDER ADULTS 10,000
    THE ED ROBERTS CAMPUS
    2547 8TH ST
    BERKELEY,CA94710     		NONE 509(A)(1) PUBLIC CHA IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH DIABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES 25,000
    THE RECARES NETWORK
    2619 BROADWAY
    OAKLAND,CA94612     		NONE 509(A)(1) PUBLIC CHA ASSIST THE MEDICALLY NEEDY 15,000
    THE SIERRA FUND
    432 BROAD ST
    NEVADA CITY,CA95959     		NONE 509(A)(1) PUBLIC CHA SUPPORTS ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION IN THE SIERRA NEVADA REGION 25,000
    TIDES CENTER
    PO BOX 29907
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94129     		NONE 509(A)(1) PUBLIC CHA PROMOTE SOCIAL JUSTICE AND SUSTAINABLE, HEALTHY SOCIETY 40,000
    TIDES FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 29903
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94129     		NONE 509(A)(1) PUBLIC CHA INCREASE & ORGANIZE RESOURCES FOR POSITIVE SOCIAL CHANGE 80,000
    TROUT UNLIMITED
    1300 17TH ST N 500
    ARLINGTON,VA22209     		NONE 509(A)(2) PUBLIC CHA CONSERVE, PROTECT &RESTORE COLDWATER FISHERIES AND WATERSHEDS 35,000
    TRUSTEES FOR ALASKA
    1026 W 4TH AVE 201
    ANCHORAGE,AK99501     		NONE 509(A)(1) PUBLIC CHA PROVIDE LEGAL COUNSEL TO PROTECT & SUSTAIN ALASKA'S ENVIRONMENT 80,000
    WESTERN MINING ACTION PROJECT
    PO BOX 349
    LYONS,CO80540     		NONE 509(A)(1) PUBLIC CHA FREE LEGAL SERVICES ON MINING & RELATED ISSUES IN AMERICAN WEST 40,000
    WESTERN ORGANIZATIONS OF RESOURCE COUNCILS - EDUCATION PROJECT
    220 SOUTH 27TH ST
    BILLINGS,MT59101     		NONE 509(A)(3) SUPPORTING SUPPORT MINING-RELATED COMMUNITY ORGANIZING & EDUCATION 20,000
    WILD FARM ALLIANCE
    PO BOX 2570
    WATSONVILLE,CA95077     		NONE 509(A)(1) PUBLIC CHA PROMOTE AGRICULTURE THAT HELPS PROTECT & RESTORE WILD NATURE 20,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 2,760,200
    bApproved for future payment
    Total ..................................bullet 3b 0
    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 7,688  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 657,227  
    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 40,010  
    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).. 0 704,925 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)...................
    13704,925
    (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
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    Form 990-PF (2010)
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    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
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    TY 2010 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    TRUE NORTH FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-2421528
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 17,089 13,671   3,418

    TY 2010 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    TRUE NORTH FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-2421528
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ABBOTT LABORATORIES - 15,000 SHS 425,069 718,650
    BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY - 7,000 SHS 531,153 560,770
    COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP - 10,000 SHS 340,605 722,100
    MICROSOFT CORP - 15,000 SHS 307,164 418,650
    NESTLE SPON ADR - 8,750 SHS 234,850 514,675
    SYSCO CORP - 10,000 SHS 290,379 294,000
    UNILEVER NV - 10,000 SHS 169,045 314,000

    TY 2010 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    TRUE NORTH FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-2421528
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    9,659,863
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    10,181,505
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


    0
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


    0


    TY 2010 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    TRUE NORTH FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-2421528
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    COMPUTERS 20,198 19,455 743 743
    OFFICE FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT 4,533 4,533 0 0


    TY 2010 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    TRUE NORTH FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-2421528
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 931 372   559
    OFFICE EXPENSE 8,424 3,370   5,054
    MISCELLANEOUS 3,323 1,329   1,994
    INSURANCE 1,743 697   1,046
    LICENSES AND FEES 1,610 644   966


    TY 2010 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    TRUE NORTH FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-2421528
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    CONSULTANTS 5,403 0   5,403


    TY 2010 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    TRUE NORTH FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-2421528
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FEDERAL EXCISE TAXES 1,287 0   0
    STATE TAX/FEE 25 0   25
    FOREIGN TAXES 5,693 5,693   0