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
2011
For calendar year 2011, or tax year beginning 01-01-2011 , and ending 12-31-2011
G
Check all that apply:
Name of foundation
MEIER FAMILY FOUNDATION LTD
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)532 MAIN STREET   Room/suite
City or town, state, and ZIP code
CHATHAM, MA02633
A Employer identification number

04-3367551
B Telephone number (see page 10 of the instructions)

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$709,570J 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) 49,200
2 Check bullet
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 29,979 29,979 29,979
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 Click to see attachment 55,473
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 431,116
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 123
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........ 134,652 30,102 29,979
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 2,565      
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see page 14 of the instructions)        
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 4,143      
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 6,708 0   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 56,506 56,506
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 63,214 0   56,506
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 71,438
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 30,102
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 29,979
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see page 30 of the instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2011)
Form 990-PF (2011)
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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............... 30,791 57,323 57,323
2 Savings and temporary cash investments..........      
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see 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)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 307,309 Click to see attachment457,758 652,247
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........ 151,379    
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 bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 489,479 515,081 709,570
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 2,485 2,485
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).......... 2,485 2,485
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.........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 486,994 512,596
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see page 17 of the
instructions).................... 486,994 512,596
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of
the instructions).................. 489,479 515,081
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)............... 1 486,994
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 71,438
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3  
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 558,432
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 5 45,836
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 512,596
Form 990-PF (2011)
Form 990-PF (2011)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.) 		(b) How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c) Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d) Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1a
b
c
d
e
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a
b
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 123
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))
2010 53,867 658,407 0.081814
2009 48,641 736,565 0.066038
2008 65,431    
2007 75,024    
2006 75,889    
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.147852
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 0.073926
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2011 from Part X, line 5..... 4 676,499
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 50,011
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 301
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 50,312
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 56,506
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 (2011)
Form 990-PF (2011)
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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 1 301
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............................ 3 301
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- ..... 5 301
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2011 estimated tax payments and 2010 overpayment credited to 2011 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 9 301
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 2012 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)bulletMA
    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 2011 or the taxable year beginning in 2011 (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 ofbulletWALTER J MEIER Telephone no.bullet (508) 945-0690
    Located atbullet532 MAIN STREETCHATHAMMA ZIP+4bullet02646
    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 2011, 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
     
     
    .........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 2011?.............
    1c
     
     
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2011, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2011?...............
    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 2011 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 2011.)....................
    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 2011?
    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
    WALTER J MEIERClick to see attachment PRESIDENT
    5.00     		0 0 0
    532 MAIN STREET
    CHATHAM,MA02646
    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
     
    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
    642,772
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    44,029
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see page 24 of the instructions)............
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    686,801
    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
    686,801
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1⁄2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see page 25
    of the instructions) ...........................
    4
    10,302
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    676,499
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    33,825
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    33,825
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2011 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    301
    b
    Income tax for 2011. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    301
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    33,524
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    33,524
    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
    33,524
    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
    56,506
    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
    56,506
    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
    301
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    56,205
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
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    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see page 26 of the instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2010     		(c)
    2010     		(d)
    2011
    1 Distributable amount for 2011 from Part XI, line 7 33,524
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2011:
    a Enter amount for 2010 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2011:
    a From 2006....... 75,889
    b From 2007....... 75,024
    c From 2008....... 65,431
    d From 2009....... 12,117
    e From 2010....... 21,417
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 249,878
    4Qualifying distributions for 2011 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 56,506
    a Applied to 2010, 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 2011 distributable amount..... 33,524
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 22,982
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2011.    
    (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 5 272,860
    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 2010. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see page 27
    of the instructions ...........     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2011. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2011 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (see page 27
    of the instructions) ...........     		 
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2006 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see page 27 of the
    instructions) .............     		75,889
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2012.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		196,971
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2007.... 75,024
    b Excess from 2008.... 65,431
    c Excess from 2009.... 12,117
    d Excess from 2010.... 21,417
    e Excess from 2011.... 22,982
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    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 2011, 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) 2011 (b) 2010 (c) 2009 (d) 2008
             
    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 (2011)
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    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
    ALZHEIMER'S ASSOC
    895 MARY DUNN RD
    HYANNIS,MA02601     		    CHARITABLE 100
    AMERICAN HEART ASSOC
    20 SPEEN STREET
    FRAMINGHAM,MA01701     		    CHARITABLE 500
    AMERICAN LEGION
    20 MAIN ST
    SANDWICH,MA02563     		    CHARITABLE 76
    AMERICAN RED CROSS
    61 BELLEVILLE RD N
    NEW BEDFORD,MA02701     		    CHARITABLE 500
    ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE
    2 COMMERCE WAY D
    CARVER,MA02330     		    CHARITABLE 50
    ARC OF CAPE COD
    171 MAIN ST PO BOX 428
    HYANNIS,MA02601     		    CHARITABLE 165
    ARTS FOUNDATION OF CAPE COD
    3 PATTI PAGE WAY
    CENTERVILLE,MA02632     		    CHARITABLE 10,000
    ATWOOD HOUSE MUSEUM
    347 STAGE HARBOR RD
    CHATHAM,MA02633     		    CHARITABLE 2,000
    BROAD REACH HEALTHCARE
    390 ORLEANS RD
    NORTH CHATHAM,MA02650     		    CHARITABLE 165
    BROWN-JAMES-BUCK AUXILIAR
    MAIN ST
    CHATHAM,MA02633     		    CHARITABLE 205
    CAPE & ISLANDS UNITED WAY
    709 MAIN STREET
    HYANNIS,MA02601     		    CHARITABLE 1,000
    CAPE COD ACADEMY
    OST W BARN ROAD
    OSTERVILLE,MA02655     		    CHARITABLE 300
    CC COMM HOOK FISHERMEN
    210 ORLEANS RD
    N CHATHAM,MA02650     		    CHARITABLE 100
    CAPE COD HEALTHCARE FOUND
    348 GIFFORD
    FALMOUTH,MA02540     		    CHARITABLE 7,500
    CAPE COD HOSPITAL AUXILIARY
    27 PARK ST
    HYANNIS,MA02601     		    CHARITABLE 650
    CAPE COD MUSEUM OF ART
    60 HOPE RD
    DENNIS,MA02638     		    CHARITABLE 1,035
    CC MUSEUM OF NAT HISTORY
    869 ROUTE 6A
    BREWSTER,MA02631     		    CHARITABLE 250
    CAPE COD OPERA INC
    PO BOX 582
    N CHATHAM,MA02650     		    CHARITABLE 100
    CAPE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
    712A MAIN STREET
    YARMOUTH,MA02675     		    CHARITABLE 5,000
    CCCC EDUCATIONAL FOUND
    RT 132
    W BARNSTABLE,MA02668     		    CHARITABLE 1,000
    CHAMP HOMES
    82 SCHOOL ST
    HYANNIS,MA02601     		    CHARITABLE 100
    CHATHAM CHORALE INC
    MAIN STREET
    W DENNIS,MA02670     		    CHARITABLE 100
    CHATHAM CONSERVATION FOUND
    104 CROWELL RD
    CHATHAM,MA02633     		    CHARITABLE 100
    CHATHAM CULTURAL COUNCIL
    549 MAIN STREET
    CHATHAM,MA02633     		    CHARITABLE 100
    CHATHAM DRAMA GUILD
    134 CROWELL RD
    CHATHAM,MA02633     		    CHARITABLE 100
    CHATHAM ECUMENICAL COUNCI
    240 CROWELL ROAD
    CHATHAM,MA02633     		    CHARITABLE 500
    CHATHAM FIRE ASSOCATION
    135 DEPOT RD
    CHATHAM,MA02633     		    CHARITABLE 100
    CHATHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY
    STAGE HARBOR RD
    CHATHAM,MA02633     		    CHARITABLE 1,000
    CHATHAM HS AFTER PROM PARTY
    425 CROWELL RD
    CHATHAM,MA02633     		    CHARITABLE 80
    CHATHAM HS ANIMAL WELFARE CLUB
    425 CROWELL RD
    CHATHAM,MA02633     		    CHARITABLE 125
    CHATHAM NAUSET LIONS
    98 HEADWATERS DR
    HARWICH,MA02645     		    CHARITABLE 155
    CREATIVE ARTS CENTER
    154 CROWELL RD
    CHATHAM,MA02633     		    CHARITABLE 250
    CULTURAL CENTER OF CC
    307 OLD MAIN STREET
    SOUTH YARMOUTH,MA02664     		    CHARITABLE 100
    CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUND
    6931 ARLINGTON RD
    BETHESDA,MD20814     		    CHARITABLE 100
    DANA-FARBER'S JIMMY FUND
    MAIN STREET
    BOSTON,MA02108     		    CHARITABLE 150
    DISABLED VET NAT FOUND
    1634 EYE ST SUITE 750
    WASHINGTON,DC20006     		    CHARITABLE 200
    EASTER SEALS
    89 SOUTH ST
    BOSTON,MA02108     		    CHARITABLE 150
    ELDREDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
    549 MAIN STREET
    CHATHAM,MA02633     		    CHARITABLE 100
    FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CH
    MAIN STREET
    CHATHAM,MA02633     		    CHARITABLE 5,000
    FIRST UNITED METHODIST CH
    532 MAIN ST
    CHATHAM,MA02633     		    CHARITABLE 100
    FRIENDS OF ELD LIBRARY
    549 MAIN ST
    CHATHAM,MA02633     		    CHARITABLE 1,615
    FRIENDS OF THE CHATHAM COA INC
    549 MAIN ST
    CHATHAM,MA02633     		    CHARITABLE 100
    FRIENDS OF TREES INC
    MAIN STREET
    CHATHAM,MA02633     		    CHARITABLE 100
    FUND FOR AMER STUDIES
    1706 NH AVE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20009     		    CHARITABLE 100
    GEORGE WASHING'S MOUNT VERNON
    PO BOX 110
    MOUTN VERNON,VA22121     		    CHARITABLE 100
    GW MASONIC NAT MEM
    101 CALLAHAN DRIVE
    ALEXANDRIA,VA22301     		    CHARITABLE 100
    GRAND LODGE OF MASONS
    186 TREMONT ST
    BOSTON,MA02111     		    CHARITABLE 100
    HARVARD AND RADCLIFFE CLASSES
    124 MT AUBURN ST
    CAMBRIDGE,MA02138     		    CHARITABLE 65
    HARVARD CLUB OF CAPE COD
    PO BOX 63
    FALMOUTH,MA02541     		    CHARITABLE 75
    HARVARD MAGAZINE
    7 WARE ST
    CAMBRIDGE,MA02138     		    CHARITABLE 50
    HARWICH ECUMENICAL COUNCIL
    115 SISSON RD
    HARWICH PORT,MA02646     		    CHARITABLE 250
    HARWICH JUNIOR THEATRE
    105 DIVISION ST
    W HARWICH,MA02671     		    CHARITABLE 325
    HARWICH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
    1138 QUEEN ANNE RD
    HARWICH,MA02645     		    CHARITABLE 100
    HARWICHCHATHAM HIGH SCHOOL
    732 MAIN ST
    HARWICH,MA02645     		    CHARITABLE 200
    HERITAGE FOUNDATION
    214 MASS AVE NE
    WASHINGTON,DC20002     		    CHARITABLE 200
    HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE
    MAIN STREET
    YARMOUTHPORT,MA02675     		    CHARITABLE 1,985
    LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
    1101 N HIGHLAND ST
    ARLINGTON,VA22201     		    CHARITABLE 500
    LOWER CAPE OUTREACH COUNC
    PO BOX 665
    ORLEANS,MA02653     		    CHARITABLE 150
    MARCH OF DIMES
    1275 MAMARONECK AVE
    NEW YORK,NY10005     		    CHARITABLE 835
    MASS CHIEFS OF POLICE ASS
    TREMONT ST
    BOSTON,MA02108     		    CHARITABLE 60
    MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING
    1275 YORK AVE
    NEW YORK,NY10021     		    CHARITABLE 275
    MONOMOY COMMUNITY SERVICE
    166 DEPOT ROAD
    CHATHAM,MA02633     		    CHARITABLE 2,500
    MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRI
    18 TREMONT ST
    BOSTON,MA02108     		    CHARITABLE 100
    NAT FOUNDATION FOR CANCER RES
    4600 EAST WEST HIGHWAY
    BETHESDA,MD20814     		    CHARITABLE 100
    NATIONAL GLAUCOMA RESEARCH
    22512 GATEWAY CENTER DR
    CLARKSBURG,MD20871     		    CHARITABLE 100
    NAT OSTEOPOROSIS FOUND
    1150 17TH ST NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		    CHARITABLE 100
    PERKINS SCHOOL FOR THE BL
    175 N BEACON ST
    WATERTOWN,MA02472     		    CHARITABLE 100
    PMC JIMMY FUND
    77 FOURTH AVENUE
    NEEDHAM,MA02494     		    CHARITABLE 100
    RADCLIFFE COLLEGE FUND
    10 GARDEN ST
    CAMBRIDGE,MA02138     		    CHARITABLE 500
    REAGAN RANCH
    217 STATE ST
    SANTA BARBARA,CA93101     		    CHARITABLE 100
    RESIDENT COUNCIL FUND
    MAIN ST
    CHATHAM,MA02645     		    CHARITABLE 50
    RONALD REAGAN PRES FOUND
    40 PRESIDENTIAL DRIVE
    SIMI VALLEY,CA93065     		    CHARITABLE 250
    ROTARY CLUB OF CHATHAM
    MAIN ST
    CHATHAM,MA02645     		    CHARITABLE 125
    SALVATION ARMY
    NORTH ST
    HYANNIS,MA02601     		    CHARITABLE 250
    SAMARITANS ON CC AND THE
    65 TOWN HALL SQ
    FALMOUTH,MA02540     		    CHARITABLE 100
    SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CH
    2900 ROCKY POINT DR
    TAMPA,FL33607     		    CHARITABLE 250
    SMILE TRAIN
    41 MADISON AVE 28TH FL
    NEW YORK,NY10010     		    CHARITABLE 100
    SPECIAL OLYMPICS MASS
    450 MAPLE STREET
    DANVERS,MA01923     		    CHARITABLE 100
    ST CHRISTOPHER'S EPISCOP
    532 MAIN ST
    CHATHAM,MA02633     		    CHARITABLE 250
    US OLYMPIC COMMITTEE
    1 OLYMPIC PLAZA
    COLORADO SPRINGS,CO80909     		    CHARITABLE 50
    VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS
    406 W 34TH ST
    KANSAS CITY,MO64111     		    CHARITABLE 50
    WE CAN
    537 MAIN ST SUITE 2H
    HARWICH PORT,MA02646     		    CHARITABLE 100
    WGBH LEADERSHIP CIRCLE
    125 WESTERN AVE
    BOSTON,MA02108     		    CHARITABLE 750
    WILD CARE INC
    10 SMITH LANE
    EASTHAM,MA02642     		    CHARITABLE 1,190
    WORLD VISION
    919 W HUNTINGTON DR
    LOS ANGELES,CA90032     		    CHARITABLE 2,500
    YOUNG AMERICA'S FOUND
    110 ELDEN ST
    HERNDON,VA20170     		    CHARITABLE 100
    Total .................................bullet 3a 56,506
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    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          
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 29,979  
    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         55,473
    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)..   29,979 55,473
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    1385,452
    (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 (2011)
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    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.
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Additional Data


    Software ID:  
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    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    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
    2011
    Name of organization
    MEIER FAMILY FOUNDATION LTD
     
    Employer identification number

    04-3367551
    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 on line H of its
    Form 990-EZ or on Part I, 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) (2011)

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    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
    Name of organization
    MEIER FAMILY FOUNDATION LTD
          		Employer identification number

    04-3367551
    Part I
    Contributors (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    		     
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
     
     

    WALTER POTA MEIER    
    532 MAIN STREET
       
    CHATHAM, MA   02633

    		$49,200




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

         
     
       

    		$  




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

         
     
       

    		$  




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

         
     
       

    		$  




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

         
     
       

    		$  




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

         
     
       

    		$  




    (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
    Name of organization
    MEIER FAMILY FOUNDATION LTD
          		Employer identification number

    04-3367551
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    		     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    1
    		 600 SHARES EXXON MOBIL   $49,200 2011-12-20
    (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) (2011)

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    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
    Name of organization
    MEIER FAMILY FOUNDATION LTD
          		Employer identification number

    04-3367551
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
    that total 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 $  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed
    (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) (2011)

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    TY 2011 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    MEIER FAMILY FOUNDATION LTD
    EIN: 04-3367551
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    TAX PREPARATION 2,565      

    TY 2011 CompensationExplanation
    Name:
    MEIER FAMILY FOUNDATION LTD
    EIN: 04-3367551
    Person Name Explanation
    WALTER J MEIER  

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    TY 2011 GainLossSaleOtherAssetsSch
    Name:
    MEIER FAMILY FOUNDATION LTD
    EIN: 04-3367551
    Name Date Acquired How Acquired Date Sold Purchaser Name Gross Sales Price Basis Basis Method Sales Expenses Total (net) Accumulated Depreciation
    ANNALY CAPITAL MGMT 2011-03 PURCHASE 2011-11   4,998 5,745     -747  
    APOLLO SENIOR FLOATING 2011-02 PURCHASE 2011-12   39,448 50,000     -10,552  
    BLACKROCK DEBT 2009-06 PURCHASE 2011-12   34,663 37,092     -2,429  
    BP PLC ADS 2010-05 PURCHASE 2011-12   55,137 63,347     -8,210  
    BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB 2009-06 PURCHASE 2011-11   5,321 3,969     1,352  
    EXXON MOBIL 1981-04 PURCHASE 2011-12   50,386 4,974     45,412  
    HATTERAS FINL CORP 2011-07 PURCHASE 2011-12   24,063 25,085     -1,022  
    HCP INC 2010-12 PURCHASE 2011-07   1,308 1,081     227  
    KINDER MORGAN MGMT 2011-01 PURCHASE 2011-02   29       29  
    KINDER MORGAN MGMT 2011-01 PURCHASE 2011-05   28       28  
    KINDER MORTAN MGMT 2011-01 PURCHASE 2011-08   44       44  
    KINDER MORGAN MGMT 2011-01 PURCHASE 2011-11   48       48  
    MAXIM INTERGRATED PROD 2010-11 PURCHASE 2011-03   2,185 1,957     228  
    MCDONALDS CORP 2009-06 PURCHASE 2011-01   2,575 1,984     591  
    NORTHEAST UTILITIES 2009-06 PURCHASE 2011-11   2,921 1,770     1,151  
    NYSE EURONEXT 2010-03 PURCHASE 2011-03   2,259 1,788     471  
    NYSE EURONEXT 2010-03 PURCHASE 2011-04   6,009 4,400     1,609  
    PEPCO HLDGS 2009-06 PURCHASE 2011-06   3,540 3,208     332  
    PROCTOR & GAMBLE 2009-06 PURCHASE 2011-01   6,681 6,714     -33  
    STHN UN CO NEW 2009-06 PURCHASE 2011-06   5,146 2,071     3,075  
    STHN UN CO NEW 2009-06 PURCHASE 2011-07   3,765 1,136     2,629  
    STHN UN CO NEW 2009-06 PURCHASE 2011-09   2,741 869     1,872  
    TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR 2009-06 PURCHASE 2011-01   7,061 3,698     3,363  
    TELE NORTE LESTE PART 2010-02 PURCHASE 2011-04   2,639 2,660     -21  
    TELE NORTE LESTE PART 2010-02 PURCHASE 2011-04   2,036 2,109     -73  
    VALLEY NATL BANCORP 2011-01 PURCHASE 2011-05   3       3  
    DIANA CONTAINERSHIPS 2011-01 PURCHASE 2011-01   3       3  
    ALTRIA GROUP 2008-11 PURCHASE 2011-11   15,718 13,201     2,517  
    BOEING CO 2009-03 PURCHASE 2011-02   13,535 12,707     828  
    COMCAST 2008-05 PURCHASE 2011-02   12,926 11,906     1,020  
    CVS CAREMARK 2009-03 PURCHASE 2011-02   13,597 12,627     970  
    HALLIBURTON CO 2009-03 PURCHASE 2011-08   14,121 12,737     1,384  
    HESS 2009-02 PURCHASE 2011-08   13,556 12,424     1,132  
    INDIANA MICHIGAN 2009-01 PURCHASE 2011-11   14,544 12,591     1,953  
    KRAFT FOODS 2008-05 PURCHASE 2011-02   13,222 12,569     653  
    MARATHON OIL 2009-02 PURCHASE     13,632 12,302     1,330  
    MORGAN STANLEY 2002-04 PURCHASE 2011-02   12,697 12,071     626  
    TYCO INTL 2009-01 PURCHASE 2011-11   15,267 12,547     2,720  
    WELLPOINT 2009-02 PURCHASE 2011-02   13,141 12,304     837  

    TY 2011 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    MEIER FAMILY FOUNDATION LTD
    EIN: 04-3367551
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    WELLPOINT INC    
    MARATHON OIL CORP    
    HESS CORP    
    COMCAST CORP    
    KRAFT FOODS INC    
    ALTRIA GROUP INC    
    TYCO INTERNATIONAL FIN    
    INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER    
    CVS CAREMARK CORP    
    BOEING CO    
    HALLIBURTON COMPANY    
    MORGAN STANLEY    

    TY 2011 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    MEIER FAMILY FOUNDATION LTD
    EIN: 04-3367551
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ABBOTT LABORATORIES 392 SHS 20,585 22,042
    AGMEN STOCK 2,000 SHS 1,870 124,420
    AMERICAN WATER WORKS CO 683 SHS 16,506 21,760
    AT&T362 SHS 10,161 10,947
    BCE 125 SHS 4,288 5,209
    BK MONTREAL 113 SHS 4,393 6,194
    BP PLC ADS 1,300 SHS    
    BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB CO 170 SHS    
    CINCINNATI FINANCIAL OHIO 285 SHS 7,760 8,681
    CINEMARK HOLDINGS 262 SHS 4,516 4,844
    DIANA CONTAINERSHIPS 16 SHS 224 87
    DIANA SHIPPING 500 SHS 7,820 3,740
    DIGITAL REALTY TRUST 160 SHS 9,121 10,667
    DONNELLEY & SONS CO 731 SHS 11,343 10,548
    ELI LILLY & CO 218 SHS 8,344 9,060
    ENERPLUS RES FD 616 SHS 14,170 15,597
    GENERAL ELECTRIC 2,428 SHS 32,667 43,485
    GLAXOSMITHKLINE PLC ADS 336 SHS 13,811 15,332
    HJ HEINZ 169 SHS 8,060 9,133
    HCP INC 315 SHS 10,906 13,050
    HOSPITALITY PPTYS TR 488 SHS 11,578 11,214
    INTEL CORP 683 SHS 15,068 16,563
    INTERNATIONAL PAPER 334 SHS 9,853 9,886
    JOHNSON & JOHNSON 217 SHS 13,501 14,231
    KINDER MORGAN MGMT 483 SHS 25,854 37,925
    LIMITED BRANDS 70 SHS 3,029 2,825
    MAXIM INTEGRATED PRODUCTS 352 SHS 8,542 9,166
    MCDONALDS CORP 35 SHS    
    MEADWESTVACO CORP 309 SHS 9,120 9,255
    MERCK & CO 338 SHS 10,594 12,743
    MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY 342 SHS 8,545 12,527
    NATIONAL GRID TRANSCO 278 SHS 13,728 13,477
    NISCOURCE 1,110 SHS 19,617 26,429
    NORTHEAST UTILITIES 143 SHS 3,797 5,158
    NYSE EURONEXT 225 SHS    
    ONEOK 265 SHS 13,033 22,973
    PEPCO HLDGS 185 SHS    
    PFIZER INC 396 SHS 7,710 8,569
    PROCTOR & GAMBLE 105 SHS    
    PROVIDENT ENERGY LTD NEW COM 532 SHS 4,898 5,155
    SEADRILL LTD 472 SHS 15,735 15,661
    SPECTRA ENERGY CORP 497 SHS 10,762 15,283
    STATOIL ASA ADR 562 SHS 13,040 14,393
    STHN UN CO NEW 305 SHS    
    TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR 532 SHS    
    TELE NORTE LESTE PART SA 260 SHS    
    TELEFONICA 442 SHS 8,868 7,598
    VALLEY NATL BANKCORP 509 SHS 6,647 6,296
    VODAFONE GP PLC ADS NEW 556 SHS 15,061 15,585
    WILLIAMS CO 315 SHS 9,639 10,401
    WINDSTREAM CORP 767 SHS 7,780 9,005
    YPF SICUEDAD ADS REP 148 SHS 5,214 5,133

    TY 2011 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    MEIER FAMILY FOUNDATION LTD
    EIN: 04-3367551
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXPENSES        
    FEE BROKER 3,435      
    OFFICE 708