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
2012
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2012, or tax year beginning 01-01-2012 , and ending 12-31-2012
Name of foundation
BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
 

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

38-3182232
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(231) 924-9230
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. bullet
2. bullet
H Check type of organization:
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$2,452,533J 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 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) 358,585
2 Check bullet
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 28 28 28
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 11,981 11,981 11,981
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 13,680
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 89,319
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 10,980
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 658
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances 2,794
b Less: Cost of goods sold.... 710
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule)..... Click to see attachment 2,084 2,084
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 28,880   28,880
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 415,238 22,989 43,631
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 185,745     185,745
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 14,221     14,221
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 3,886 1,943   1,943
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 6,280 3,140   3,140
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 2,635 2,586   49
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)        
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 69,222    
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 118,795     118,795
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 400,784 7,669   323,893
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 0 0
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 400,784 7,669   323,893
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 14,454
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 15,320
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 43,631
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2012)
Form 990-PF (2012)
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............... 2,463 2,659 2,659
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 390,658 474,238 474,238
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............... 10,231 11,582 11,582
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges...........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)...........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet2,297,226
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet333,172 2,017,306 Click to see attachment1,964,054 1,964,054
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment29    
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 2,420,687 2,452,533 2,452,533
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 8,101 2,677
18 Grants payable...................    
19 Deferred revenue..................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet) Click to see attachment10,419 Click to see attachment14,351
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).......... 18,520 17,028
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted.................... 2,394,148 2,429,281
25 Temporarily restricted................ 8,019 6,224
26 Permanently restricted................    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds.........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see page 17 of the
instructions).................... 2,402,167 2,435,505
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of
the instructions).................. 2,420,687 2,452,533
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 2,402,167
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 14,454
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 3 67,333
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 2,483,954
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 5 48,449
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 2,435,505
Form 990-PF (2012)
Form 990-PF (2012)
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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 COCA COLA COM P 2012-03-29 2012-05-24
b EATON CORP P 2012-03-29 2012-12-03
c KIMBERLY CLARK P 2012-03-29 2012-05-24
d TCW EMERG MKT INCOME I P 2012-04-30 2012-05-04
e BLACKROCK GLOBAL ALLOC C P 2011-12-20 2012-05-04
TCW EMERG MKT INCOME I P 2010-12-10 2012-05-04
BLACKROCK GLOBAL ALLOC C P 2009-01-05 2012-05-04
(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 3,771   3,639 132
b 3,893   3,648 245
c 3,955   3,674 281
d 3   3  
e 9   9  
24,997   24,547 450
49,991   40,119 9,872
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       132
b       245
c       281
d        
e        
      450
      9,872
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 10,980
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 instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 		Bracket 3 658
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))
2011 324,172 2,416,188 0.134167
2010 331,040 2,419,548 0.136819
2009 336,652 2,451,563 0.137321
2008 353,696 614,764 0.575336
2007 302,987 624,942 0.484824
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 1.468467
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 0.293693
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2012 from Part X, line 5..... 4 2,385,345
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 700,559
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 153
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 700,712
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 323,893
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.
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Form 990-PF (2012)
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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 1 306
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............................ 3 306
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- ..... 5 306
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2012 estimated tax payments and 2011 overpayment credited to 2012 6a  
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source....... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868) 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7  
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 306
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 2013 estimated taxBullet   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 instructions)
    bulletMI
    b
    If the answer is “Yes” to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If “No,” attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2012 or the taxable year beginning in 2012 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If “Yes,” complete Part XIV.............................
    9
    Yes
     
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If “Yes,” attach a schedule listing their names and addresses.Click to see attachment
    10
    Yes
     
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletWWW.BELLWETHERHARBOR.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletDANIELLE S MERRILL Telephone no.bullet (231) 924-4293
    Located atbulletPO BOX 170FREMONTMI ZIP+4bullet49412
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16
    At any time during calendar year 2012, 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 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 2012?.............
    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 2012, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2012?...............
    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 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 2012 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 2012.)....................
    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 2012?
    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 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 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 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
    SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULEClick to see attachment ABDSF
    1.00     		0 0 0
    ABC
    AV,MI49660
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see 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 instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet  
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1 OPERATING A SHELTER FOR HOMELESS AND INJURED ANIMALS HELPING ANIMALS AND PEOPLE MAKE A CONNECTION, THROUGH EDUCATION, TRAINING AND ADOPTION. WITH A FOCUS ON BUILDING STRONG, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN HUMANS AND ANIMALS, THE SHELTER WILL PROVIDE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES AND FACILITIES FOR USE BY COMMUNITY GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS. 323,893
    2  
    3  
    4  
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    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1 N/A  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See page 24 of the instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3..........................bullet  
    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,
    see 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
    348,074
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    97,577
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    1,976,019
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    2,421,670
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
     
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    2,421,670
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1⁄2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    36,325
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    2,385,345
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    119,267
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
     
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2012 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
     
    b
    Income tax for 2012. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
     
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
     
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
     
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII,
    line 1................................
    7
     
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see 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
    323,893
    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
    323,893
    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 instructions).................
    5
     
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    323,893
    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 (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Page 8
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2011     		(c)
    2011     		(d)
    2012
    1 Distributable amount for 2012 from Part XI, line 7  
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2012:
    a Enter amount for 2011 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2012:
    a From 2007.......  
    b From 2008.......  
    c From 2009.......  
    d From 2010.......  
    e From 2011.......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e.........  
    4Qualifying distributions for 2012 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 323,893
    a Applied to 2011, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions)......     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions).........     		 
    d Applied to 2012 distributable amount.....  
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 323,893
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2012.    
    (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 5 323,893
    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 instructions ...........     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2011. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2012. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2013 ..........     		 
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (see
    instructions) .............     		 
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2007 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		 
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2013.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		 
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2008....  
    b Excess from 2009....  
    c Excess from 2010....  
    d Excess from 2011....  
    e Excess from 2012....  
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Page 9
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see 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 2012, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
    2004-05-31
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2012 (b) 2011 (c) 2010 (d) 2009
    43,631 37,475 38,216 29,567 148,889
    b 85% of line 2a ......... 37,086 31,854 32,484 25,132 126,556
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		323,893 324,172 331,040 336,652 1,315,757
    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 ....     		323,893 324,172 331,040 336,652 1,315,757
    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...     		79,511 80,539 80,651 81,719 322,420
    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 instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    DANIELLE S MERRILL
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Page 10
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    Total .................................bullet 3a  
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    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 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 28  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 11,981  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory     18 10,980 2,700
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..     3 2,084  
    11 Other revenue: aPET ADOPTION INCOME     3 9,913  
    bFUNDRAISING SPECIAL EVENTS     3 16,702  
    cOTHER SHELTER PROGRAM INCOME     3 2,265  
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   53,953 2,700
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    1356,653
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions 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 foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    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
    Sign Here
    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
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's namebullet



    Firm's addressbullet







         		Firm's EINbullet
    Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2012)
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    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors
    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2012
    Name of the organization
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

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





    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
    Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
    Form 990-EZ or on Part I, line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
    Page 2
    Name of organization
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    38-3182232
    Part I
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    		     
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
     
     

    DANIELLE S MERRILL    
    PO BOX 170
       
    FREMONT, MI   49412

    		$240,000


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

    DOROTHY SCOTT MERRILL    
    C/O HOLLY MERRILL
    3750 SUNRISE LANE  
    KEY WEST, FL   33040

    		$100,000


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

         
     
       

    		$  


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

         
     
       

    		$  


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

         
     
       

    		$  


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

         
     
       

    		$  


    (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    38-3182232
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    		     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    38-3182232
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
    that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
    For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
    contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
           
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
           
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
           
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
           
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

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    TY 2012 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-3182232
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INDIRECT ACCOUNTING FEES 6,280 3,140   3,140

    TY 2012 CompensationExplanation
    Name:
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-3182232
    Person Name Explanation
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    TY 2012 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-3182232
    Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
    Life (# of years)    		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included
    STAINLESS STEEL ANIMAL KENNEL 2002-04-01 11,148 10,869 S/L 10.0000 279      
    CANINE-POST MOUNT SCALE 2002-04-01 820 800 S/L 10.0000 21      
    EXAMINATION TABLE 2002-04-01 670 653 S/L 10.0000 17      
    FELINE SCALE 2002-04-01 260 254 S/L 10.0000 7      
    MAYTAG COMMERCIAL WASHER 2002-04-01 5,814 5,669 S/L 10.0000 145      
    MAYTAG COMMERCIAL DRYER 2002-04-01 2,471 2,409 S/L 10.0000 62      
    MAYTAG WASHER 2002-04-01 572 558 S/L 10.0000 14      
    MAYTAG DRYER 2002-04-01 640 624 S/L 10.0000 16      
    MAYTAG STACK WASHER/DRYER 2002-04-01 1,050 1,024 S/L 10.0000 26      
    DEXTER COMMERCIAL STACK 2002-04-01 6,000 5,850 S/L 10.0000 150      
    STEELCASE WOOD ARMCHAIR 2002-04-01 1,170 1,141 S/L 10.0000 29      
    CONFERENCE TABLE 2002-04-01 286 279 S/L 10.0000 7      
    FOLDING COAT RACK 2002-04-01 1,358 1,324 S/L 10.0000 34      
    RAPID EYE SECURITY SURVEILLANCE 2002-04-01 5,924 5,776 S/L 10.0000 148      
    OFFICE DESK SYSTEM & CHAIR 2002-04-01 2,098 2,046 S/L 10.0000 52      
    EPS SECURITY SYSTEM 2002-04-01 2,771 2,702 S/L 10.0000 69      
    STEELCASE OFFICE CHAIR 2002-04-01 279 272 S/L 10.0000 7      
    BED SYSTEM 2002-04-01 499 487 S/L 10.0000 12      
    FRIGIDAIRE RANGE 2002-04-01 397 387 S/L 10.0000 10      
    AMANA REFRIDGERATOR 2002-04-01 1,053 1,027 S/L 10.0000 26      
    MAYTAG DISHWASHER 2002-04-01 648 632 S/L 10.0000 16      
    BROGAN EXHAUST HOOD WITH 2002-04-01 45 44 S/L 10.0000 1      
    AMANA COUNTERTOP MICROWAVE 2002-04-01 169 165 S/L 10.0000 4      
    STEELCASE WOOD ARMCHAIR 2002-04-01 390 380 S/L 10.0000 10      
    STEREO SYSTEM 2002-04-01 509 496 S/L 10.0000 13      
    16 PORT 10/100 HUM FOR THE S 2002-04-01 159 159 S/L 5.0000        
    OFFICE DESK SYSTEM 2002-04-01 2,294 2,237 S/L 10.0000 57      
    STEELCASE OFFICE CHAIR 2002-04-01 325 317 S/L 10.0000 8      
    RECEPTION DESK 2002-04-01 9,131 8,902 S/L 10.0000 229      
    STEELCASE OFFICE CHAIR 2002-04-01 279 272 S/L 10.0000 7      
    FRIGIDAIRE RANGE 2002-04-01 397 387 S/L 10.0000 10      
    AMANA MICROWAVE 2002-04-01 348 339 S/L 10.0000 9      
    MAYTAG DISHWASHER 2002-04-01 648 632 S/L 10.0000 16      
    WHIRLPOOL REFRIDGERATOR 2002-04-01 599 584 S/L 10.0000 15      
    STEELCASE OFFICE CHAIR 2002-04-01 279 272 S/L 10.0000 7      
    4 SNYDER 2D/2D 2002-04-01 11,610 11,320 S/L 10.0000 290      
    SHORE-LINE CEILING SURGERY 2002-04-01 1,411 1,376 S/L 10.0000 35      
    DANBY REFRIDGERATOR 2002-04-01 139 136 S/L 10.0000 3      
    MAYTAG DISHWASHER 2002-04-01 648 632 S/L 10.0000 16      
    DANBY REFRIDGERATOR 2002-04-01 194 189 S/L 10.0000 5      
    SNYDER DRYING UNIT 2002-04-01 2,393 2,333 S/L 10.0000 60      
    OFFICE TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT 2002-04-01 23,655 23,063 S/L 10.0000 592      
    ENCORE L-20 FLOOR WASHING 2002-04-01 5,387 5,252 S/L 10.0000 135      
    EUROCLEAN DRY CANISTER V 2002-04-01 264 257 S/L 10.0000 7      
    WINDSOR CARPET EXTRACTOR 2002-04-01 1,792 1,747 S/L 10.0000 45      
    WINDHANDLER DRYER 2002-04-01 250 244 S/L 10.0000 6      
    SATELLITE DISH SYSTEM 2002-04-01 1,236 1,205 S/L 10.0000 31      
    SET OF INTERERIOR ROOM SIGNS 2002-04-01 1,331 1,298 S/L 10.0000 33      
    STEELCASE MAX STACKER CHAIRS 2002-04-01 3,835 3,739 S/L 10.0000 96      
    YUKON 2002-06-01 16,375 16,375 S/L 5.0000        
    FENCING 2003-08-02 6,632 5,582 S/L 10.0000 663      
    ADOPT-A-FRIEND SHELTER SO 2005-05-03 1,950 1,950 S/L 5.0000        
    WALL MOUNTED MIRRORS 2003-03-28 1,100 963 S/L 10.0000 110      
    ACCOUSTIC PANELS 2003-06-05 13,834 11,874 S/L 10.0000 1,383      
    STATUE IN ENTRY 2003-12-10 13,125 5,305 S/L 20.0000 656      
    COPIER 2006-12-31 4,446 2,223 S/L 10.0000 445      
    STAINLESS STEEL CAT KENNEL 2006-09-30 2,382 1,251 S/L 10.0000 238      
    MICROSCOPE 2007-09-14 1,206 747 S/L 7.0000 172      
    AUTOCLAVE 2007-11-14 2,555 1,521 S/L 7.0000 365      
    RUG RACK 2007-08-31 1,772 1,097 S/L 7.0000 253      
    DELL LAPTOP 2007-12-17 1,580 1,264 S/L 5.0000 316      
    COURTYARD & DRAINS 2007-09-30 12,455 3,529 S/L 15.0000 830      
    DELL LASER PRINTER 2008-02-15 460 361 S/L 5.0000 92      
    DELL SERVER 2008-02-15 3,098 2,427 S/L 5.0000 620      
    DELL COMPUTER WORKSTATION 2008-02-15 1,025 803 S/L 5.0000 205      
    DELL COMPUTER WORKSTATION 2008-02-15 1,025 803 S/L 5.0000 205      
    DELL COMPUTER WORKSTATION 2008-02-15 1,025 803 S/L 5.0000 205      
    PERIMETER FENCE 2008-04-21 19,227 7,050 S/L 10.0000 1,923      
    IRRIGATION SYSTEM 2008-06-05 4,223 1,513 S/L 10.0000 422      
    WATER HEATER 2008-07-01 24,800 8,680 S/L 10.0000 2,480      
    COMPRESSORS FOR A/C 1 2008-10-30 4,128 1,307 S/L 10.0000 413      
    ADDITIONAL FENCE 2009-07-31 635 153 S/L 10.0000 64      
    HONDA EM5000SX GENERATOR 2009-12-31 2,699              
    2001 KUBOTA TRACTOR 2010-05-20 18,800 2,977 S/L 10.0000 1,880      
    ANIMAL SHELTER BUILDING 2009-12-31 1,890,000 94,500 S/L 40.0000 47,250      
    LAND 2009-12-31 110,000              
    SECURITY CAMERA UPGRADE 2011-03-01 7,181 1,197 S/L 5.0000 1,436      
    TAG MACHINE 2011-03-01 2,845 474 S/L 5.0000 569      
    SHELTER INSULLATION 2011-04-01 15,000 1,125 S/L 10.0000 1,500      
    LIFT STATION PUMP 2011-12-01 3,210 38 S/L 7.0000 459      
    1997 CAR MATE TRAILER 2011-07-01 1,025 103 S/L 5.0000 205      
    AGILITY EQUIPMENT 2011-07-01 2,882 288 S/L 5.0000 577      
    YEATON GENERATOR 2012-09-21 15,970   S/L 10.0000 399      

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    TY 2012 GainLossSaleOtherAssetsSch
    Name:
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-3182232
    Name Date Acquired How Acquired Date Sold Purchaser Name Gross Sales Price Basis Basis Method Sales Expenses Total (net) Accumulated Depreciation
    CANINE-POST MOUNT SCALE 2002-04 PURCHASE 2012-12     820       820
    EXAMINATION TABLE 2002-04 PURCHASE 2012-12     670       670
    FELINE SCALE 2002-04 PURCHASE 2012-12     260       260
    MAYTAG WASHER 2002-04 PURCHASE 2012-12     572       572
    MAYTAG DRYER 2002-04 PURCHASE 2012-12     640       640
    CONFERENCE TABLE 2002-04 PURCHASE 2012-12     286       286
    STEELCASE OFFICE CHAIR 2002-04 PURCHASE 2012-12     279       279
    BED SYSTEM 2002-04 PURCHASE 2012-12     499       499
    FRIGIDAIRE RANGE 2002-04 PURCHASE 2012-12     397       397
    MAYTAG DISHWASHER 2002-04 PURCHASE 2012-12     648       648
    BROGAN EXHAUST HOOD WITH 2002-04 PURCHASE 2012-12     45       45
    AMANA COUNTERTOP MICROWAVE 2002-04 PURCHASE 2012-12     169       169
    STEELCASE WOOD ARMCHAIR 2002-04 PURCHASE 2012-12     390       390
    STEREO SYSTEM 2002-04 PURCHASE 2012-12     509       509
    16 PORT 10/100 HUM FOR THE S 2002-04 PURCHASE 2012-12     159       159
    STEELCASE OFFICE CHAIR 2002-04 PURCHASE 2012-12     325       325
    STEELCASE OFFICE CHAIR 2002-04 PURCHASE 2012-12     279       279
    FRIGIDAIRE RANGE 2002-04 PURCHASE 2012-12     397       397
    AMANA MICROWAVE 2002-04 PURCHASE 2012-12     348       348
    MAYTAG DISHWASHER 2002-04 PURCHASE 2012-12     648       648
    WHIRLPOOL REFRIDGERATOR 2002-04 PURCHASE 2012-12     599       599
    STEELCASE OFFICE CHAIR 2002-04 PURCHASE 2012-12     279       279
    DANBY REFRIDGERATOR 2002-04 PURCHASE 2012-12     139       139
    MAYTAG DISHWASHER 2002-04 PURCHASE 2012-12     648       648
    DANBY REFRIDGERATOR 2002-04 PURCHASE 2012-12     194       194
    EUROCLEAN DRY CANISTER V 2002-04 PURCHASE 2012-12     264       264
    WINDHANDLER DRYER 2002-04 PURCHASE 2012-12     250       250
    YUKON 2002-06 PURCHASE 2012-03   2,700 16,375     2,700 16,375

    TY 2012 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-3182232
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    BUILDING 1,890,000 141,750 1,748,250 1,748,250
    BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS 43,928 15,505 28,423 28,423
    LAND IMPROVEMENTS 16,677 6,294 10,383 10,383
    FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT 199,963 144,134 55,829 55,829
    FENCING 26,494 15,435 11,059 11,059
    VEHICLE        
    COMPUTERS AND SOFTWARE 10,164 10,054 110 110
    LAND 110,000   110,000 110,000


    TY 2012 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-3182232
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INDIRECT LEGAL FEES 3,886 1,943   1,943


    TY 2012 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-3182232
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    PREPAID EXPENSES 29    


    TY 2012 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-3182232
    Description Amount
    DONATED LABOR & MATERIALS 22,509
    DONATED VET SERVICES 25,940


    TY 2012 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-3182232
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXPENSES        
    ANIMAL CARE EXPENSES 30,455     30,455
    INSURANCE 10,982     10,982
    BUILDING & GROUNDS MAINTENANC 19,959     19,959
    ADVERTISING 185     185
    OTHER MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES 2,079     2,079
    VEHICLE EXPENSE 1,388     1,388
    UTILITIES 38,529     38,529
    OFFICE SUPPLIES 7,361     7,361
    TELEPHONE 3,426     3,426
    SPECIAL EVENTS/FUNDRAISING 4,431     4,431


    TY 2012 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-3182232
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    PET ADOPTION INCOME 9,913   9,913
    FUNDRAISING SPECIAL EVENTS 16,702   16,702
    OTHER SHELTER PROGRAM INCOME 2,265   2,265


    TY 2012 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-3182232
    Description Amount
    DONATED LABOR & MATERIALS 22,509
    DONATED VET SERVICES 25,940
    UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS 18,884


    TY 2012 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-3182232
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    SPAY/NEUTER DEPOSITS 250 100
    ACCRUED WAGES 4,581 10,272
    ACCRUED PAYROLL TAXES 5,588 3,979


    TY 2012 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-3182232
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES 2,635 2,586   49


    TY 2012 SalesOfInventoryList 
    Name:
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-3182232

    Category Gross Sales Cost of Goods Sold Net (Gross Sales Minus
    Cost of Goods Sold)
    RETAIL SALES 2,794 710 2,084

    TY 2012 SubstantialContributorsSch
    Name:
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-3182232
    Name Address
    DANIELLE S MERRILL PO BOX 170
    FREMONT,MI49412
    D SCOTT MERRILL TRUST 3750 SUNRISE LANE
    KEY WEST,FL33040
    BEECHTREE PROPERTIES LLC PO BOX 475
    FREMONT,MI49412