Form990-PF
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Nonexempt Charitable Trust
Treated as a Private Foundation
Note. The foundation may be able to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0052
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
DONALD & CAROL ROBERTS FOUNDATION IN
MEMORY OF VIRGINIA K WESTON INC

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)5414 WALTER HAGEN DR   Room/suite
City or town, state, and ZIP code
BILLINGS, MT59106
A Employer identification number

81-0497226
B Telephone number (see page 10 of the instructions)

(406) 652-3536
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$1,324,324J 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) 15
2 Check bullet
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 6 6 6
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 51,987 51,987 51,987
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 9,519
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 176,110
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 9,519
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 116
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 545 545 545
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 62,072 62,057 52,654
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 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see page 14 of the instructions) Click to see attachment 196 196 196 196
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 list of attachments 42 42 42 42
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 1,238 1,238 1,238 1,238
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 76,850 76,850
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 78,088 1,238 1,238 78,088
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -16,016
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 60,819
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 51,416
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...............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 20,178 7,551 7,551
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........... 1,937 892  
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 44,992 Click to see attachment44,992 49,452
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 1,024,131 Click to see attachment976,414 884,290
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........ 189,584 Click to see attachment249,466 272,797
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)........... 108,663 Click to see attachment94,119 110,234
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) 1,389,485 1,373,434 1,324,324
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......... 1,389,485 1,373,434
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see page 17 of the
instructions).................... 1,389,485 1,373,434
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of
the instructions).................. 1,389,485 1,373,434
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 1,389,485
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 -16,016
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 3 4
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 1,373,473
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 5 39
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 1,373,434
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 9,519
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 3 116
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 74,868 1,308,131 0.05723
2009 37,060 1,116,290 0.03320
2008 87,148 1,393,151 0.06256
2007 35,502 751,644 0.04723
2006 29,647 505,385 0.05866
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.25888
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 0.05178
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2011 from Part X, line 5..... 4 1,400,244
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 72,499
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 608
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 73,107
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 78,088
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See
the Part VI instructions on page 18.
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see page 18 of the instructions)
1a Bulletand enter “N/A” on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 608
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............................ 3 608
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- ..... 5 608
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2011 estimated tax payments and 2010 overpayment credited to 2011 6a 597
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source....... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868) 6c 661
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 1,258
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 650
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2012 estimated taxBullet650 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
 
No
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)bulletMT
    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 ofbulletMARILYN T HARMON CPA Telephone no.bullet (406) 259-9051
    Located atbullet344 MEADOWLARK LANEBILLINGSMT ZIP+4bullet591053747
    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
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 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
     
    No
    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
     
    No
    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
     
    No
    .........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
     
    No
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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
    SARA E ROBERTS Director
    0.00     		0    
    136 COUNTRY RIDGE DRIVE
    RYE BROOK,NY10573
    DONALD L ROBERTS VPRES/SEC
    0.00     		0    
    5414 WALTER HAGEN DR
    BILLINGS,MT59106
    CAROL W ROBERTS Pres/TREAS
    0.00     		0    
    5414 WALTER HAGEN DR
    BILLINGS,MT59106
    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  
    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
    1,367,335
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    54,233
    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
    1,421,568
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    1,421,568
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1⁄2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see page 25
    of the instructions) ...........................
    4
    21,324
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    1,400,244
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    70,012
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    70,012
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2011 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    608
    b
    Income tax for 2011. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    608
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    69,404
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    69,404
    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
    69,404
    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
    78,088
    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
    78,088
    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
    608
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    77,480
    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 69,404
    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.......  
    b From 2007.......  
    c From 2008....... 11,266
    d From 2009.......  
    e From 2010....... 10,467
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 21,733
    4Qualifying distributions for 2011 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 78,088
    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)...     		0
    d Applied to 2011 distributable amount..... 69,404
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 8,684
    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 30,417
    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) .............     		 
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2012.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		30,417
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2007....  
    b Excess from 2008.... 11,266
    c Excess from 2009....  
    d Excess from 2010.... 10,467
    e Excess from 2011.... 8,684
    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).)
    DONALD L ROBERTS
    CAROL W ROBERTS
    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
    TUMBLEWEED
    505 N 24TH STREET
    BILLINGS,MT59101     		NONE 501C3 GENERAL OPERATIONS 350
    BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB ENDOWMENT
    208 NORTH 29TH STREET
    BILLINGS,MT59101     		NONE 501C3 GENERAL OPERATIONS 1,000
    WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF MONTANA
    P O BOX 1145
    HELENA,MT59624     		NONE 501C3 GENERAL OPERATIONS 1,000
    YWCA BILLINGS
    900 WYOMING AVENUE
    BILLINGS,MT59101     		NONE 501C3 GENERAL OPERATIONS 1,000
    MONTANA COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERI
    820 17TH STREET SOUTH
    GREAT FALLS,MT59405     		NONE 501C3 GENERAL OPERATIONS 500
    RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE
    1144 NORTH 30TH STREET
    BILLINGS,MT59101     		NONE 501C3 GENERAL OPERATIONS 500
    MSUB FOUNDATION NURSING PROGRAM
    1500 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
    BILLINGS,MT59101     		NONE 501C3 GENERAL OPERATIONS 1,000
    YELLOWSTONE CASA
    3203 3RD AVENUE NORTH STE 203
    BILLINGS,MT59101     		NONE 501C3 GENERAL OPERATIONS 1,000
    BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS
    208 NORTH 29TH STREET
    BILLINGS,MT59101     		NONE 501C3 GENERAL OPERATIONS 1,000
    ANGEL HORSES
    P O BOX 20797
    BILLINGS,MT59104     		NONE 501C3 GENERAL OPERATIONS 1,000
    BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
    504 B NORTH 20TH STREET
    BILLINGS,MT59101     		NONE 501C3 GENERAL OPERATIONS 2,000
    BEARTOOTH NATURE CENTER
    615 2ND STREET EAST
    RED LODGE,MT59068     		NONE 501C3 GENERAL OPERATIONS 1,000
    AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR SUICIDE PREVEN
    120 WALL STREET - 22ND FLOOR
    NEW YORK CITY,NY10005     		NONE 501C3 GENERAL OPERATIONS 1,000
    SHOULDER TO SHOULDER
    2123 AUBURN AVENUE 340
    CINCINNATI,OH45219     		NONE 501C3 GENERAL OPERATIONS 2,500
    ZOO MONTANA
    2100 SOUTH SHILOH ROAD
    BILLINGS,MT59106     		NONE 501C3 GENERAL OPERATIONS 1,000
    YELLOWSTONE VALLEY ANIMAL SHELTER
    PO BOX 20920
    BILLINGS,MT59104     		NONE 501C3 GENERAL OPERATIONS 1,000
    HABITAT FOR HUMANITY MID-YELLOWSTON
    201 NORTH 15TH STREET
    BILLINGS,MT59101     		NONE 501C3 GENERAL OPERATIONS 1,000
    PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF MONTANA
    2545 4TH AVENUE NORTH
    BILLINGS,MT59101     		NONE 501C3 GENERAL OPERATIONS 2,000
    PARMLEY BILLINGS LIBRARY FOUNDATION
    510 NORTH BROADWAY
    BILLINGS,MT59101     		NONE 501C3 GENERAL OPERATIONS 7,500
    MONTANA STATE HOSPITAL
    P O BOX 300
    WARM SPRINGS,MT59856     		NONE 501C3 GENERAL OPERATIONS 2,000
    MONTANA MUSIC INSTITUTE
    P O BOX 20783
    BILLINGS,MT59104     		NONE 501C3 GENERAL OPERATIONS 1,000
    MONTANA AUDUBON SOCIETY CEC
    P O BOX 595
    HELENA,MT59624     		NONE 501C3 GENERAL OPERATIONS 7,500
    MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
    P O BOX 219 - 1650 AVE D
    BILLINGS,MT59103     		NONE 501C3 GENERAL OPERATIONS 2,000
    LA LECHE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL
    1400 NORTH MEACHUM ROAD
    SCHAUMBURG,IL60173     		NONE 501C3 GENERAL OPERATIONS 10,000
    GRAND 1894 OPERA HOUSE
    2020 POST OFFICE STREET
    GALVESTON,TX77550     		NONE 501C3 GENERAL OPERATIONS 1,000
    FRIENDS OF MONTANA PBS
    P O BOX 173340
    BOZEMAN,MT59717     		NONE 501C3 GENERAL OPERATIONS 1,000
    FLORENCE CRITTENTON HOME
    901 NORTH HARRIS
    HELENA,MT59601     		NONE 501C3 GENERAL OPERATIONS 2,000
    FAMILY SERVICE INC
    P O BOX 1020
    BILLINGS,MT59103     		NONE 501C3 GENERAL OPERATIONS 10,000
    ENERGY SHARE
    318 N LAST CHANCE GULCH 2B
    HELENA,MT59601     		NONE 501C3 ENERGY ASSISTANCE 1,000
    CONGREGATION BETH AARON
    2031 BROADWATER AVENUE
    BILLINGS,MT59102     		NONE 501C3 GENERAL OPERATIONS 4,000
    BILLINGS PUB HI SCHOOL STUDENT NEED
    415 N 30TH STREET
    BILLINGS,MT59101     		NONE 501C3 STUDENT NEED FUND 3,000
    BILLINGS FAMILY YMCA
    402 NORTH 32ND STREET
    BILLINGS,MT59101     		NONE 501C3 GENERAL OPERATIONS 1,000
    BILLINGS EDUCATION FOUNDATION
    415 NORTH 30TH STREET
    BILLINGS,MT59101     		NONE 501C3 GENERAL FUND NEEDS 2,000
    ALBERTA BAIR THEATRE
    2720 3RD AVENUE NORTH
    BILLINGS,MT59101     		NONE 501C3 GENERAL OPERATIONS 2,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 76,850
    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 6  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 51,987  
    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         9,519
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: aPARTNERSHIP INV. INCOME         545
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   51,993 10,064
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    1362,057
    (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


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    Software Version: 2011v1.2


    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description

    TY 2011 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    DONALD & CAROL ROBERTS FOUNDATION IN
    MEMORY OF VIRGINIA K WESTON INC
    EIN: 81-0497226
    Software ID:11000144
    Software Version:2011v1.2
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
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    TY 2011 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    DONALD & CAROL ROBERTS FOUNDATION IN
    MEMORY OF VIRGINIA K WESTON INC
    EIN: 81-0497226
    Software ID:11000144
    Software Version:2011v1.2
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    IADB 9000 12URG 27,945 27,701
    BRISTOL MYERS 6800 26NV15 49,540 55,874
    GE CAPITAL TR I 6.375% 11/15/17 24,680 41,607
    MS RNGE ACCRL SPX 7000 25APRG 25,000 19,750
    MS INFLATION LINK 4860 23,434 24,028
    BURLINGTON NORTHERN 1950 30AU15 24,825 26,214
    NJ BELL TEL CO 8000 2 29,512 31,841
    ALCOA INC 5900 27FB01 25,055 25,333
    GENERAL ELECTRIC CAP    
    HOUSEHOLD FINANCE NOTE 19,475 20,449

    TY 2011 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    DONALD & CAROL ROBERTS FOUNDATION IN
    MEMORY OF VIRGINIA K WESTON INC
    EIN: 81-0497226
    Software ID:11000144
    Software Version:2011v1.2
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    MS EMERGING MKTS DOMESTIC DEBT 25,596 21,225
    XYLEM INC COM 29,322 26,461
    WASTE MGMT INC (DELA) 19,729 22,079
    WINDSTREAM 20,406 43,438
    UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP 24,832 25,216
    US BANCORP COM NEW 25,811 24,345
    TEREX CP NEW DEL 24,836 6,620
    TENARIS S.A. 24,730 19,520
    SOUTHERN COPPER CO 27,197 45,270
    PHILLIP MORRIS CO 25,016 39,240
    PETROLEO BRAS SA ADS 32,298 15,158
    NUCOR CORPORATION 31,981 22,159
    NORDIC AM TNKR SHIPPING 27,788 9,292
    MONSANTO CO/NEW 25,315 16,817
    MDU RESOURCES GROUP INC 39,798 29,615
    KRAFT FOODS 26,030 29,888
    JP MORGAN CHASE & CO 24,625 17,456
    JOHNSON & JOHNSON 24,803 23,937
    ITT CORP    
    ISHARES SP SMALLCAP 600 INDEX 24,755 27,320
    ISHARES MSCI EAFE FUND 28,763 18,574
    GOLDMAN SACHS GRP INC 24,432 11,304
    GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP 25,847 18,263
    DWS DREMAN HIGH INCOME OPPORTUNITIES NEW 41,664 22,522
    DIAGEO PLC SPON ADR NEW 39,776 43,710
    DEERE & CO 29,793 27,459
    CATERILLAR INC 22,201 40,770
    BP PLC ADS 31,505 18,378
    BOYD GAMING CORP    
    BOSTON PROPERTIES INC 34,194 29,880
    BLDRS EMERGING MARKETS 20,605 19,035
    BOEING CO 37,006 39,242
    ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND 31,949 22,308
    AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO 29,053 25,819
    ALTRIA GROUP INC 25,914 35,580
    ABBOTT LABORATORIES - COMMON STOCK 48,844 46,390

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    DONALD & CAROL ROBERTS FOUNDATION IN
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    EIN: 81-0497226
    Software ID:11000144
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    20,827
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    22,511
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


    24,165
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


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    Name:
    DONALD & CAROL ROBERTS FOUNDATION IN
    MEMORY OF VIRGINIA K WESTON INC
    EIN: 81-0497226
    Software ID:11000144
    Software Version:2011v1.2
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
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    PLAINS ALL AMERICAN PIPELINE LP AT COST 19,076 40,398
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    TY 2011 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    DONALD & CAROL ROBERTS FOUNDATION IN
    MEMORY OF VIRGINIA K WESTON INC
    EIN: 81-0497226
    Software ID:11000144
    Software Version:2011v1.2
    Description Amount
    NON-DED EXPENSE - PLAINS ALL AMERICAN PIPELINE L P 39


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    Name:
    DONALD & CAROL ROBERTS FOUNDATION IN
    MEMORY OF VIRGINIA K WESTON INC
    EIN: 81-0497226
    Software ID:11000144
    Software Version:2011v1.2
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    TY 2011 OtherIncomeSchedule2
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    DONALD & CAROL ROBERTS FOUNDATION IN
    MEMORY OF VIRGINIA K WESTON INC
    EIN: 81-0497226
    Software ID:11000144
    Software Version:2011v1.2
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
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    TY 2011 OtherIncreasesSchedule
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    DONALD & CAROL ROBERTS FOUNDATION IN
    MEMORY OF VIRGINIA K WESTON INC
    EIN: 81-0497226
    Software ID:11000144
    Software Version:2011v1.2
    Description Amount
    ROUNDING VARIANCE 1
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    DONALD & CAROL ROBERTS FOUNDATION IN
    MEMORY OF VIRGINIA K WESTON INC
    EIN: 81-0497226
    Software ID:11000144
    Software Version:2011v1.2
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