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 04-01-2011 , and ending 03-31-2012
G
Check all that apply:
Name of foundation
ELIZABETH J TELLIER FOUNDATION INC
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)1000 NORTH WATER STREET   Room/suite
City or town, state, and ZIP code
MILWAUKEE, WI53202
A Employer identification number

39-1777930
B Telephone number (see page 10 of the instructions)

(414) 347-7089
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$3,354,552J 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 45 45  
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 78,778 78,778  
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 -22,001
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 776,035
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 0
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)....... Click to see attachment 8,840 8,840  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 65,662 87,663  
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)......... Click to see attachment 2,879 960   1,919
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 2,900 967   1,933
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 27,700 7,700   20,000
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see page 14 of the instructions) Click to see attachment 4,603 552    
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 960 960    
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 39,042 11,139   23,852
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 176,000 176,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 215,042 11,139   199,852
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -149,380
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 76,524
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 (2011)
Form 990-PF (2011)
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...............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 163,291 80,730 80,730
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)........ 1,682,464 Click to see attachment2,031,302 2,526,814
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........ 910,170 Click to see attachment688,313 695,194
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)........... 227,659 Click to see attachment27,603 51,814
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) 2,983,584 2,827,948 3,354,552
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable...................    
19 Deferred revenue..................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)..........   0
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 2,983,584 2,827,948
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see page 17 of the
instructions).................... 2,983,584 2,827,948
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of
the instructions).................. 2,983,584 2,827,948
Part III Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1 Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree
with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)............... 1 2,983,584
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 -149,380
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3  
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 2,834,204
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 5 6,256
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 2,827,948
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.)
1 a PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES P    
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 776,035 0 798,036 -22,001
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 0 0 0 -22,001
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 -22,001
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 140,118 3,094,286 0.045283
2009 173,130 2,887,379 0.059961
2008 161,248 2,999,782 0.053753
2007 186,284 3,693,077 0.050441
2006 171,849 3,453,589 0.049760
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.259198
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 0.051840
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2011 from Part X, line 5..... 4 3,188,581
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 165,296
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 765
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 166,061
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 199,852
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 1 765
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............................ 3 765
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- ..... 5 765
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.............. Tax Paid Original Return: 0 7  
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 14
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 779
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)bulletWI
    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 ofbulletARNOW & ASSOCIATES Telephone no.bullet (414) 964-4000
    Located atbullet7402 NORTH SENECA ROADFOX POINTWI ZIP+4bullet53217
    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
     
    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
     
     
    .........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
     
    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 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
    ROBERT W CHERNOW PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
    4.50     		0 0 0
    1000 NORTH WATER STREET
    MILWAUKEE,WI53202
    JOHN C DOWD TREASURER/DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    7240 NORTH RIVER ROAD
    RIVER HILLS,WI53217
    JOHN M MARRA DIRECTOR
    0.10     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 171008
    MILWAUKEE,WI53217
    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..........................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
    3,139,033
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    98,105
    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
    3,237,138
    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
    3,237,138
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1⁄2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see page 25
    of the instructions) ...........................
    4
    48,557
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    3,188,581
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    159,429
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    159,429
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2011 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    765
    b
    Income tax for 2011. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    765
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    158,664
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    158,664
    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
    158,664
    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
    199,852
    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
    199,852
    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
    765
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    199,087
    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 (2011)
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Page 8
    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 7 158,664
    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....... 3,226
    b From 2007....... 7,644
    c From 2008....... 13,733
    d From 2009....... 29,955
    e From 2010.......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 54,558
    4Qualifying distributions for 2011 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 199,852
    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..... 158,664
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 41,188
    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 95,746
    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) .............     		3,226
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2012.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		92,520
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2007.... 7,644
    b Excess from 2008.... 13,733
    c Excess from 2009.... 29,955
    d Excess from 2010....  
    e Excess from 2011.... 41,188
    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).)
    NONE
    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.
    NONE
    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
    BICHON & LITTLE BUDDIES RESCUE INC
    828 PERKINS DRIVE 200
    MUKWONAGO,WI53149     		  PUBLIC FOR RESCUE ANIMALSSPAYING AND NEUTERING 5,500
    COMMON GROUND INC
    1034 EAST OGDEN AVENUE
    MILWAUKEE,WI53202     		  PUBLIC EXPANSION COSTSASSIST WITH 10,000
    CUREAIDS FOUNDATION INC
    7240 NORTH RIVER ROAD
    RIVER HILLS,WI53217     		  PUBLIC WATER PROGRAMHEALTH AND 15,000
    ELMBROOK HUMANE SOCIETY
    20950 ENTERPRISE AVENUE
    BROOKFIELD,WI53045     		  PUBLIC PROGRAMSPAY AND NEUTER 6,500
    MEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION
    710 NORTH 8TH STREET
    SHEBOYGAN,WI53081     		  PUBLIC HOMEWORK HELPSUPPORT FORCENTER 15,000
    FOR CAT'S SAKE RESCUE
    PO BOX 341246
    WEST MILWAUKEE,WI53234     		  PUBLIC PROGRAMSPAY AND NEUTER 5,500
    GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE ALLIANCE OF WI
    PO BOX 7354
    MADISON,WI53707     		  PUBLIC ADOPTION PROGRAMSPAY AND NEUTER 5,500
    HAPPY ENDINGS
    5349 WEST FOREST HOME AVENUE
    MILWAUKEE,WI53220     		  PUBLIC PROGRAMSPAY AND NEUTER 5,500
    MMSD
    260 W SEEBOTH STREET
    MILWAUKEE,WI53204     		  PUBLIC PROJECTSHOREWOOD 15,000
    NEXT DOOR FOUNDATION
    2545 N 29TH STREET
    MILWAUKEE,WI53210     		  PUBLIC PROGRAMFAMILY LITERACY 12,000
    DISCOVERY WORLD
    500 NORTH HARBOR DRIVE
    MILWAUKEE,WI53202     		  PUBLIC PROGRAMSUMMER OUTREACH 10,000
    SPECIALTY PURE BRED RESCUE
    3032 47TH AVENUE
    KENOSHA,WI53144     		  PUBLIC OF CATS FORSPAYING AND NEUTERINGADOPTION 2,500
    THREE HOLY WOMEN CHURCH
    1716 N HUMBOLDT AVENUE
    MILWAUKEE,WI53202     		  PUBLIC AND HOMELESSPROGRAM FOR ELDERLYOUTREACH PROGRAM 15,000
    WISCONSIN ADOPT A GOLDEN RETRIEVER INC
    12605 WEST NORTH AVENUE
    BROOKFIELD,WI53005     		  PUBLIC PROGRAMSPAY AND NEUTER 3,000
    LA CAUSA INC
    PO BOX 4188
    MILWAUKEE,WI53204     		  PUBLIC PROGRAMSSUPPORT SCHOOL 10,000
    FISHER HOUSE WISCONSIN
    5000 WEST NATIONAL AVENUE
    MILWAUKEE,WI53295     		  PUBLIC CAMPAIGNSUPPORT CAPITAL 15,000
    THREE REASONSBADC
    PO BOX 103
    BARRINGTON,IL60011     		  PUBLIC REASONS RIDESUPPORT THREE 10,000
    MPS ORAL HEALTH RESTORATION PROG
    PO BOX 2181
    MILWAUKEE,WI53201     		  PUBLIC PROGRAMSUPPORT DENTAL 15,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 176,000
    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     14 45  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 78,778  
    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.....     14 8,840  
    8Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory     18 -22,001  
    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)..   65,662  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    1365,662
    (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.
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    TY 2011 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    ELIZABETH J TELLIER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 39-1777930
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    SATTELL JOHNSON APPEL & CO ACCOUNTING AND TAX PREP 2,900 967   1,933

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    TY 2011 GainLossSaleOtherAssetsSch
    Name:
    ELIZABETH J TELLIER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 39-1777930
    Name Date Acquired How Acquired Date Sold Purchaser Name Gross Sales Price Basis Basis Method Sales Expenses Total (net) Accumulated Depreciation
    PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES   Purchased     776,028 798,036 Cost   -22,008  
    SECTION 1231 GAIN-PLAINS ALL AMERICAN PIPELINE 2011-12   2011-12   7       7  

    TY 2011 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    ELIZABETH J TELLIER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 39-1777930
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    AM GENERAL FINANCE CORPORATION 50,035 48,000
    GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC 50,340 53,024
    2500 SHARES PS BUSINESS PARKS INC-PREFERRED 62,538 63,050
    2000 SHARES PS BUSINESS PARKS INC-PREFERRED 50,000 50,140
    2000 SHARES PUBLIC STORAGE DEPOSITORY 49,820 50,620
    13 SHARES RMR REAL ESTATE FUND 325,000 325,000
    SUNOCO INC 5.75% 49,720 52,940
    2000 SHARES TELEPHONE & DATA SYSTEMS-PREFERRED 50,860 52,420

    TY 2011 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    ELIZABETH J TELLIER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 39-1777930
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    1150 SHARES 3M CO 91,800 102,591
    600 SHARES ABBOTT LABORATORIES 30,564 36,774
    1800 AT&T INC 52,251 56,214
    4000 SHARES BADGER METER INC 39,350 135,960
    1000 BEAM INC 49,072 58,570
    1500 BERKLEY WR CORPORATION 40,804 54,180
    500 SHARES BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC 31,655 40,575
    800 SHARES BUNGE LTD 67,248 54,752
    3200 SHARES CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS INC 48,206 36,096
    400 SHARES CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC 27,853 39,352
    400 SHARE CIT GROUP INC 19,559 16,496
    400 SHARES ECOLAB INC 20,400 24,688
    1200 SHARES ELI LILLY & CO 46,516 48,318
    600 SHARES ENERGIZER HOLDINGS INC 43,181 44,508
    2000 FORD MOTOR CO 21,157 24,950
    1200 SHARES GILEAD SCIENCES INC 54,119 58,632
    6000 SHARES HARRIS & HARRIS GROUP INC 23,322 24,900
    6470.11 SHARES HENDERSON EUROPEAN FOCUS FUND 134,702 172,040
    1000 SHARES HERSHEY COMPANY 43,354 61,330
    900 SHARES HOME DEPOT INC 33,488 45,279
    600 SHARES HUMANA INC 45,016 55,488
    125 SHARES ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS 5,568 7,140
    1800 SHARES INTEL CORPORATION 39,994 50,607
    1200 SHARES ISHARES TR FTSE CHINA 25 INDEX 25,202 43,998
    2000 SHARES INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO 53,590 70,200
    1800 SHARES JOHNSON CONTROLS INC 33,883 58,464
    1500 SHARES KINDER MORGAN INC 46,292 57,975
    1602 SHARES KINDER MORGAN MGMT LLC 98,407 119,557
    1400 SHARES LINN ENERGY LLC 26,687 53,410
    1800 SHARES MICROSOFT CORP 49,589 58,059
    700 SHARES NEOGEN CORPORATION 11,893 27,349
    1000 SHARES NEWMONT MINING CORPORATION 58,008 51,270
    600 SHARES NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP 45,905 39,498
    1500 SHARES NUCOR CORP 51,237 64,425
    1400 SHARES ORACLE CORP 45,006 40,824
    1500 SHARES PLAINS ALL AMERICAN PIPELINE 35,622 117,675
    1000 SHARES PRIME ENERGY CORPORATION 53,256 25,080
    400 SHARES PROCTOR & GAMBLE CO 25,443 26,884
    1000 SHARES QUALCOMM INC 34,055 68,060
    800 SHARES ROYAL BANK OF CANADA 38,960 46,440
    1500 SHARES REPUBLIC SERVICES INC 40,787 45,840
    700 SHARES SIGMA-ALDRICH CORPORATION 38,699 51,142
    1800 SHARES SYSCO CORPORATION 65,042 53,748
    1200 SHARES VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS 45,349 45,876
    700 SHARES WATSCO INC 35,574 51,828
    400 SHARES WELLS FARGO & CO 11,615 13,656
    600 SHARES WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION 52,022 46,116

    TY 2011 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    ELIZABETH J TELLIER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 39-1777930
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    375 PUBLIC STORAGE INC   27,603 51,814

    TY 2011 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    ELIZABETH J TELLIER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 39-1777930
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    JOHN C. DOWD CONSULTING/COMPLIANCE 2,879 960   1,919


    TY 2011 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    ELIZABETH J TELLIER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 39-1777930
    Description Amount
    SUSPENDED PASSIVE LOSSES-LINN ENERGY 6,149
    NON-DEDUCTIBLE EXPENSES-PLAINS L.P. 107


    TY 2011 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    ELIZABETH J TELLIER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 39-1777930
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT FEE 160 160    
    LINN ENERGY LLC-COST DEPL 356 356    
    LINN ENERGY LLC-INTANG DRILL 444 444    


    TY 2011 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    ELIZABETH J TELLIER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 39-1777930
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    PLAINS ALL AMERICAN PIPELINE 4,593 4,593  
    LINN ENERGY 800 800  
    LITIGATION SETTLEMENT 3,447 3,447  


    TY 2011 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    ELIZABETH J TELLIER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 39-1777930
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    BACKOFF FINANCIAL SERVICES INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 7,700 7,700    
    WEBMASTER FOR HIRE DATA COLLECTION 5,000     5,000
    JUDY GREEN & ASSOC WFS PROJECT 15,000     15,000


    TY 2011 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    ELIZABETH J TELLIER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 39-1777930
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAX PAID 552 552    
    2010 BALANCE DUE 4,051