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
NICKLESS FAMILY CHARITABLE
FOUNDATION

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)2121 UNIVERSITY PARK DRIVEROOM/SUITE 150Room/suite
City or town, state, and ZIP code
OKEMOS, MI48864
A Employer identification number

38-3501091
B Telephone number (see instructions)

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$5,606,700J 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) 3,184,378
2 Check bullet
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 11,434 11,434 11,434
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 76,107 76,107 76,107
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 28,025
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 972,603
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 55,423
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 1,500   1,500
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 3,301,444 142,964 89,041
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 6,000      
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 8,951     4,478
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 28,478     14,239
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions) Click to see attachment 4,704 1,959    
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 5,903     2,952
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 54,036 1,959   21,669
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 140,000 140,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 194,036 1,959   161,669
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 3,107,408
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 141,005
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 89,041
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............... 35,043 5,928 5,928
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 102,068 855,397 855,397
3 Accounts receivable bullet1,825
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   97 1,825 1,825
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........... 205    
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 1,870,823 Click to see attachment3,642,481 3,948,227
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........ 175,000 Click to see attachment787,213 795,323
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)...........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 2,183,236 5,292,844 5,606,700
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........   2,200
18 Grants payable...................    
19 Deferred revenue..................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)..........   2,200
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted.................... 2,183,236 5,290,644
25 Temporarily restricted................    
26 Permanently restricted................    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds.........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see page 17 of the
instructions).................... 2,183,236 5,290,644
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of
the instructions).................. 2,183,236 5,292,844
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 2,183,236
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 3,107,408
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3  
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 5,290,644
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 5  
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 5,290,644
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.)
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 55,423
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  
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 156,021 2,345,594 0.066517
2010 43,570 2,170,409 0.020075
2009 90,600 1,833,265 0.049420
2008 121,476 2,336,456 0.051992
2007 73,823 2,888,711 0.025556
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.213560
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 0.042712
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2012 from Part X, line 5..... 4 4,194,126
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 179,140
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 1,410
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 180,550
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 161,669
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.
Form 990-PF (2012)
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 2,820
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 2,820
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 2,820
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2012 estimated tax payments and 2011 overpayment credited to 2012 6a 750
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source....... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868) 6c 2,070
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 2,820
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  
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
     
    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 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 addressbulletNONE
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletTRI-STAR TRUST BANK Telephone no.bullet (989) 921-0010
    Located atbullet1004 N MICHIGAN AVENUESAGINAWMI ZIP+4bullet48602
    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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    Page 5
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the “Yes” column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?.........................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?.................
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check “No”
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).........
    b
    If any answer is “Yes” to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see page 20 of the instructions)?...
    1b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2012?.............
    1c
     
     
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 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
    JOAN N TANKERSLEYClick to see attachment VICE PRES
    1.00     		2,000 0 0
    11325 THELIN DRIVE
    11325 THELIN DRIVE
    TRUCKEE,CA96161
    JAMES E MCCARTNEYClick to see attachment SECRETARY
    2.00     		0 0 0
    2121 UNIVERSITY PARK DRIVE
    2121 UNIVERSITY PARK DRIVE
    OKEMOS,MI48864
    JANET N ROYCEClick to see attachment PRESIDENT
    2.00     		2,000 0 0
    9981 84TH AVENUE
    9981 84TH AVENUE
    ZEELAND,MI49464
    JUDITH N GRAHAM
    JUDITH N GRAHAMClick to see attachment     		TREASURER
    1.00     		2,000 0 0
    64 HALLS LANE
    64 HALLS LANE
    RYE,NY10580
    TRI-STAR TRUST BANK
    TRI-STAR TRUST BANKClick to see attachment     		TRUSTEE
    12.00     		0 0 0
    1004 N MICHIGAN
    1004 N MICHIGAN
    SAGINAW,MI48602
    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
     
    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
    3,929,541
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    328,455
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    4,257,996
    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
    4,257,996
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1⁄2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    63,870
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    4,194,126
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    209,706
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    209,706
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2012 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    2,820
    b
    Income tax for 2012. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    2,820
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    206,886
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    206,886
    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
    206,886
    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
    161,669
    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
    161,669
    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
    161,669
    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 7 206,886
    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....... 5,734
    c From 2009.......  
    d From 2010.......  
    e From 2011....... 39,831
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 45,565
    4Qualifying distributions for 2012 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 161,669
    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..... 161,669
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2012. 45,217 45,217
    (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 5 348
    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 ..........     		0
    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 ......     		348
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2008....  
    b Excess from 2009....  
    c Excess from 2010....  
    d Excess from 2011.... 348
    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
     
    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
             
    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 instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    JAMES E MCCARTNEY
    2121 UNIVERSITY PARK DRIVE
    SUITE 150
    OKEMOS,MI48864
    (517) 347-5000
    JEM@MCCO-CPA.COM
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    NO FORMAT, BUT APPLICATION SHOULD SHOW 501(C)(3) STATUS
    cAny submission deadlines:
    NONE
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    BAY CITY, MI & SUN CITY- WEST, AZ AREA ORGANIZATIONS ARE GIVEN PREFERENCE
    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
    BAY ARENAC ISD
    4228 2 MILE ROAD
    4228 2 MILE ROAD
    BAY CITY,MI48706     		  PUBLIC SCHOO GENERAL OPERATIONS 5,000
    BENEVILLA
    16752 N GREASEWOOD ST
    16752 N GREASEWOOD ST
    SURPRISE,AZ85374     		  501 (C) (3) OPERATIONS 25,000
    BIG BROTHERS SISTERS OF N NEVADA
    745 N MOANA LANE ST 200
    745 N MOANA LANE ST 200
    RENO,NV89509     		  501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 1,000
    CARVER CENTER
    400 WESTCHESTER AVENUE
    400 WESTCHESTER AVENUE
    PORT CHESTER,NY10573     		  501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 1,250
    COMMITTEE TO AID ABUSED WOMEN
    1735 VASSAR STREET
    1735 VASSAR STREET
    RENO,NV89502     		  501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 1,000
    FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER OF TRUCKEE
    11695 DONNER PASS ROAD
    11695 DONNER PASS ROAD
    TRUCKEE,CA96161     		  501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 1,000
    FAMILY SERVICES OF WESTCHESTER
    ONE GATEWAY PLAZA 4TH FL
    ONE GATEWAY PLAZA 4TH FL
    PORT CHESTER,NY10573     		  501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 1,250
    FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
    805 CENTER AVENUE
    805 CENTER AVENUE
    BAY CITY,MI48708     		  CHURCH SOAR COMMITTEE 20,000
    FOOD BANK OF EASTERN MICHIGAN
    2312 LAPEER RD
    2312 LAPEER RD
    FLINT,MI48503     		  501 (C) (3) BACKPACK PROGRAM 10,000
    FOR THE LOVE OF CHILDREN
    1763 COLUMBIA ROAD NW
    1763 COLUMBIA ROAD NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20009     		  501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 5,000
    HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
    121 HABITAT ST
    121 HABITAT ST
    AMERICUS,GA31709     		  501(C)(3) DISASTER RESPONSE FUND 10,000
    HELEN NICKLESS VOLUNTEER CLINIC
    1454 W CENTER AVE
    1454 W CENTER AVE
    ESSEXVILLE,MI48732     		  501 (C) (3) OPERATIONS 25,000
    MOUNTAIN OUTREACH
    6191 COLLEGE STATION DR
    6191 COLLEGE STATION DR
    WILLIAMSBURG,KY40769     		  UNIVERSITY HOUSING ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILIES 5,000
    NEVADA YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROJECT
    2030 W 6TH STREET
    2030 W 6TH STREET
    RENO,NV89503     		  501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 1,000
    PRESBYTERIAN DISASTER ASSISTANCE
    1000 WITHERSPOON STREET
    1000 WITHERSPOON STREET
    LOUISVILLE,KY40202     		  CHURCH DISASTER RELIEF 2012 SUPERSTORM 10,000
    STATEN ISLAND STRONG
    18 HERVEY ST
    18 HERVEY ST
    STATEN ISLAND,NY10309     		  501(C)(3) HURRICANE SANDY SUPPORT 11,250
    STEVE'S CLUB NATIONAL PROGRAM
    7905 BROWNING RD ST 202
    7905 BROWNING RD ST 202
    PENNSAUKEN,NJ08109     		  501(C)(3) SKILLS SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM 5,000
    THE SOLACE TREE
    1061 EVANS AVENUE
    1061 EVANS AVENUE
    RENO,NV89512     		  501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 1,000
    WESTCHESTER CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
    3 BARKER AVENUE
    3 BARKER AVENUE
    WHITE PLAINS,NY10601     		  501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 1,250
    Total .................................bullet 3a 140,000
    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 11,434  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 76,107  
    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     25 55,423 -27,398
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: aVOID ART NICKLESS PY OUT. CHK     1 1,500  
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   144,464 -27,398
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13117,066
    (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)
    Additional Data


    Software ID:  
    Software Version:  


    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
    NICKLESS FAMILY CHARITABLE
    FOUNDATION
    Employer identification number

    38-3501091
    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
    NICKLESS FAMILY CHARITABLE
    FOUNDATION         		Employer identification number

    38-3501091
    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
     
     

    ARTHUR H HELEN M NICKLESS CHAR    
    2121 UNIVERSITY PARK DRIVE
    SUITE 150  
    OKEMOS, MI   48864

    		$2,640,000


    (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
     
     

    ESTATE OF ARTHUR A NICKLESS    
    1004 N MICHIGAN
    1004 N MICHIGAN  
    SAGINAW, MI   48602

    		$544,378


    (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
    NICKLESS FAMILY CHARITABLE
    FOUNDATION         		Employer identification number

    38-3501091
    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
    2
    		 STOCKS & BONDS   $544,378 2012-12-15
    (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
    NICKLESS FAMILY CHARITABLE
    FOUNDATION         		Employer identification number

    38-3501091
    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:
    NICKLESS FAMILY CHARITABLE
    FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-3501091
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    MC CARTNEY & COMPANY P.C. 8,951     4,478

    TY 2012 CompensationExplanation
    Name:
    NICKLESS FAMILY CHARITABLE
    FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-3501091
    Person Name Explanation
    JOAN N TANKERSLEY  
    JAMES E MCCARTNEY  
    JANET N ROYCE  
    JUDITH N GRAHAM
    JUDITH N GRAHAM     		 
    TRI-STAR TRUST BANK
    TRI-STAR TRUST BANK     		 

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    TY 2012 GainLossSaleOtherAssetsSch
    Name:
    NICKLESS FAMILY CHARITABLE
    FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-3501091
    Name Date Acquired How Acquired Date Sold Purchaser Name Gross Sales Price Basis Basis Method Sales Expenses Total (net) Accumulated Depreciation
    SEE SCHEDULE   PURCHASE     917,180 944,578     -27,398  

    TY 2012 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    NICKLESS FAMILY CHARITABLE
    FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-3501091
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    50000 UNIONBANCAL CORP 5.25% 50,486 51,971
    35000 MERRILL LYNCH 5.45%    
    40000 WACHOVIA 5.25% 39,901 42,654
    50 FSG BANK NA CHATTANOOGA TN 3.2% 50,000 52,942
    51229.09 1ST STATE BANK 3.3% 1/15/15 51,229 51,229
    100000 AT&T GLOBAL NOTE .875% 100,428 100,469
    100000 COLGATE PALMOLIVE MED TERM NO 101,261 101,717
    50000 GE CAPITAL INTERNOTES 4.2% 52,152 51,480
    100000 MERCK & CO NOTE 1.1% 101,300 99,921
    35000 MERRILL LYNCH & CO 5.45% 34,613 35,152
    100000 PEPSICO SENIOR NOTE 3% 103,622 105,893
    100000 PROCTER & GAMBLE NOTE 1.45% 102,221 101,895

    TY 2012 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    NICKLESS FAMILY CHARITABLE
    FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-3501091
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    765 AT&T INC.    
    800 BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB 20,030 26,072
    1000 SHS BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC CL B    
    185 CHEVRON CORP 19,562 20,006
    33 SHS CITIGROUP INC.    
    383 DUKE ENERGY CORP NEW 19,759 24,435
    1150 DUKE ENERGY CORP NEW    
    470 GENERAL ELECTRIC CORP    
    380 SHS JP MORGAN CHASE & CO. 13,330 16,708
    310 KIMBERLY CLARK CORPORATION 20,094 26,173
    1600 LOWES COS INC. 43,706 56,832
    3000 LOWES COS INC.    
    200 MCDONALDS CORP 19,696 17,642
    450 SHS MICROSOFT CORP 10,994 12,019
    470 SHS NABOR INDS. LTD.    
    360 NIKE INC. 19,784 18,576
    300 SHS NOVARTIS AG SPONSORED ADR    
    250 SHS PRAXAIR INC. 12,010 27,363
    565 SOUTHERN CORPORATION 19,914 24,188
    230 SHS STRYKER CORPORATION 9,966 12,609
    350 TARGET CORP 20,111 20,710
    460 TEVA PHARMECUTIAL LTD. ADR 14,209 17,176
    565 GLAXO SMITHKLINE SPONSORED ADR 19,870 24,561
    685 VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS    
    1400 BAC CAP XII PREFERRED    
    1400 CITIGROUP CAP XVI PREFERRED    
    3034.638 T. ROWE PRICE GROWTH    
    7839.321 DFA US LARGE CAP VALUE    
    5673.759 FEDERATED STRATEGIC VALUE F    
    1320 ISHARES RUSSELL MID-CAP GROWTH 61,618 82,896
    2453 ISHARES CORE S&P 500 ETF 350,368 351,122
    504 ISHARES RUSSELL MIDCAP VALUE    
    350 ISHARES RUSSELL 2000 GROWTH    
    1646.904 DFA US MICRO    
    2139.784 DFA US SMALL CAP    
    1953.888 T. ROWE PRICE REAL ESTATE    
    12125.817 DFA EMERGING MARKETS CORE 228,135 247,367
    2483.614 DFA EMERGING MARKETS CORE    
    4390.861 DFA INTL PACIFIC RIM    
    4545.080 DFA INTL SM CAP VALUE    
    1974.871 DFA INTL SMALL CO    
    10709.744 DFA SMALL CAP VALUE FUND 297,770 280,702
    4713.424 DFA REAL ESTATE SECURITIES 125,000 124,152
    68032.767 FEDERATED STRATEGIC VALUE 333,194 339,484
    3490.160 HAFBOR INTERNATIONAL FUND 179,550 216,809
    1877.583 HARBOR INTERNATIONAL FUND    
    991.886T. ROWE PRICE EMERGING MARKET 20,201 33,784
    9202.569 T. ROWE PRICE GROWTH STOCK 303,913 347,673
    4580.117 T. ROWE PRICE MID-CPA GROWT 263,950 258,639
    8017.766 T. ROWE PRICE SMALL CAP STO 278,457 272,845
    6667.352 SCOUT INTERNATIONAL 196,007 222,356
    3203.943 TEMPLETON WORLD FUND    
    4514.229 COLUMBIA ACORN INT'L Z 161,420 184,361
    2478.721 COLUMBIA ACORN INT'L Z    
    1733.649 VANGUARD EXPLORER FUND 105,495 137,773
    1471.758 VANGUARD EXPLORER FUND    
    13647.160 JPMORGAN MID CAP VALUE 340,458 381,984
    3185.536 JPMORGAN MID CAP VALUE    
    625.000 ISHARES US PREFERRED    
    1413.793DFA ONE YR FIXED INCOME    
    29573487 SCOUT INTERNATIONAL    
    388.257 T ROWE PRICE MID CAP GROWTH    
    2580 ISHARES S&P US PREFERRED INDEX 99,705 102,220
    300 NOVARTIS AG SPONSORED ADR 14,205 18,990

    TY 2012 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    NICKLESS FAMILY CHARITABLE
    FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-3501091
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXPENSES        
    DIRECTOR TRAVEL EXPENSES 2,473     1,237
    BOARD MEETING EXPENSE 3,430     1,715


    TY 2012 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    NICKLESS FAMILY CHARITABLE
    FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-3501091
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    VOID ART NICKLESS PY OUT. CHK 1,500   1,500


    TY 2012 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    NICKLESS FAMILY CHARITABLE
    FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-3501091
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    TRI-STAR TRUST BANK TRUSTEE FEES 28,478     14,239


    TY 2012 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    NICKLESS FAMILY CHARITABLE
    FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-3501091
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXCISE TAX 2,745      
    FOREIGN TAXES - TRI STAR 1,959 1,959