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
LAURA C HIGDON CHARITABLE FOUND
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)P O BOX 469   Room/suite
City or town, state, and ZIP code
BREWTON, AL36427
A Employer identification number

63-6197968
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(251) 867-3231
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$1,737,340
J 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)  
2 Check bullet
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 6,514 6,514 6,514
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 39,542 39,542 39,542
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 -1,902
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 211,557
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...  
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)....... 48,100 51,960 48,100
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 92,254 98,016 94,156
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 21,801 7,900   7,901
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 1,800     1,800
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... 5,288 1,500    
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions) 1,730 13    
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule).......        
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 30,619 9,413   9,701
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 59,900 59,900
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 90,519 9,413   69,601
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 1,735
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 88,603
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 94,156
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............... 5,034 614 613
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 100,829 49,087 49,087
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   845    
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........... 456    
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 175,000 Click to see attachment265,000 269,355
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 50,000 Click to see attachment50,000 49,980
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........ 24,668 Click to see attachment74,712 76,776
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)........... 1,264,870 Click to see attachment1,191,628 1,282,424
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment18,275 Click to see attachment9,105 Click to see attachment9,105
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 1,639,977 1,640,146 1,737,340
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable...................    
19 Deferred revenue.................. 1,566  
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).......... 1,566 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted....................    
25 Temporarily restricted................    
26 Permanently restricted................    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds.........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 1,638,411 1,640,146
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see page 17 of the
instructions).................... 1,638,411 1,640,146
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of
the instructions).................. 1,639,977 1,640,146
Part III Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1 Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree
with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)............... 1 1,638,411
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 1,735
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3  
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 1,640,146
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 1,640,146
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 50000 IND DEV BRD OF ANDALUSIA, AL P 2011-11-10 2012-06-01
b 40000 FED NATL MTG ASSN P 2011-10-20 2012-05-17
c 50000 FED NATL MTG ASSN P 2011-12-29 2012-12-28
d 772.56 FED STK TRUST 19 P 1996-09-04 2012-01-25
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 50,000   50,000  
b 40,000   40,000  
c 50,000   50,000  
d 16,340   25,000 -8,660
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       -8,660
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 -8,660
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 70,033 1,588,319 0.044093
2010 85,756 1,575,909 0.054417
2009 88,056 1,468,881 0.059948
2008 83,332 1,598,378 0.052135
2007 75,616 1,909,816 0.039593
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.250186
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 0.050037
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2012 from Part X, line 5..... 4 1,639,931
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 82,057
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 886
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 82,943
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 69,601
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 1,772
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 1,772
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 1,772
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 1,700
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 1,700
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 37
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 109
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)
    bulletAL
    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 addressbulletNA
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletBANKTRUST TRUST AND WEALTH MGT Telephone no.bullet (251) 867-3231
    Located atbulletP O BOX 469BREWTONAL ZIP+4bullet36427
    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
     
     
    .........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
    BANKTRUST TRUST AND WEALTH MGTClick to see attachment TRUSTEE
    2.00
    15,801 0 0
    P O BOX 469
    BREWTON,AL36427
    RAYMOND LYNNClick to see attachment ADVISORY BOA
    2.00
    3,000 0 0
    P O BOX 469
    BREWTON,AL36427
    JIMMY CROOKClick to see attachment ADVISORY BOA
    2.00
    3,000 0 0
    P O DRAWER 920
    ATMORE,AL36504
    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
    1,573,433
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    77,782
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    13,690
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    1,664,905
    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
    1,664,905
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1⁄2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    24,974
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    1,639,931
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    81,997
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    81,997
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2012 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    1,772
    b
    Income tax for 2012. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    1,772
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    80,225
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    80,225
    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
    80,225
    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
    69,601
    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
    69,601
    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
    69,601
    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 80,225
    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....... 7,621
    d From 2010....... 7,955
    e From 2011.......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 15,576
    4Qualifying distributions for 2012 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 69,601
    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..... 69,601
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2012. 10,624 10,624
    (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 4,952
    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 ......
    4,952
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2008....  
    b Excess from 2009....  
    c Excess from 2010.... 4,952
    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
     
    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).)
    NA
    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.
    NA
    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:
    BANKTRUST TRUST AND WEALTH MGT
    P O BOX 469
    BREWTON,AL36427
    (251) 867-3231
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    N/A
    cAny submission deadlines:
    SET ANNUALLY
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    ESCAMBIA COUNTY, AL; SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
    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
    LEAH BRUNDIDGE
    1800 SOWELL ROAD
    BREWTON,AL36426
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 500
    ADRIAN GIBBS
    1730 SOWELL ROAD
    BREWTON,AL36426
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP -750
    ALLISON REID
    206 OAK RIDGE CIRCLE
    BREWTON,AL36426
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 1,500
    AMANDA FERGUSON
    503 EAST PINE STREET
    ATMORE,AL36502
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 300
    AMBER BRAZILE
    456 MARTIN LUTHER KING DR
    BREWTON,AL36426
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP -250
    ANDREA ALVARADO
    2107 WILDWOOD DRIVE
    BREWTON,AL36426
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 1,125
    ANTHONY ODOM
    304 JORDAN LANDING ROAD
    FLOMATON,AL36441
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    ASHEIGH WARD
    102 BROOKS BLVD
    BREWTON,AL36426
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 1,500
    ASHLEY ANTHONY
    509 DOUGLAS AVE
    BREWTON,AL36426
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    ASHLEY BONDS
    525 OLD HIGHWAY 31
    FLOMATON,AL36441
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 750
    ASHLEY HAMMOND
    PO BOX 207
    FLOMATON,AL36441
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 500
    AVERY COUTURE
    109 ROBIN DRIVE
    BREWTON,AL36426
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    BLAKELEE WHITE
    544 LOUISVILLE STREET
    FLOMATON,AL36441
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 500
    BROOKE WOOLARD
    600 JAMES ROAD
    ATMORE,AL36502
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 500
    CATHERINE REEVES
    2820 FOSHEE RD
    BREWTON,AL36426
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    CHEYENNE CHAPMAN
    1016 CORONADO CT
    GULF BREEZE,FL32563
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    CORLEIA MCGINNIS
    213 CARVER AVE
    ATMORE,AL36502
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 1,250
    DESTINEE THOMPSON
    147 OLD HIGHWAY 31
    FLOMATON,AL36441
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 300
    DWIGHT CODY BURNHAM
    340 CROOK RD
    BREWTON,AL36426
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    ELIZABETH ANNE STOKES
    121 ALEXANDER DRIVE
    BREWTON,AL36426
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    FLORIDA BAPTIST CHILDREN
    P O BOX 8190
    LAKELAND,FL33802
    NONE   RELIGION 2,079
    JAKE CHANDLER
    1630 JORDAN ROAD
    FLOMATON,AL36441
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 500
    JAMES JONATHON WATTS
    2203 DOGWOOD LANE
    BREWTON,AL36426
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 750
    JAMES WEBSTER
    P O BOX 724
    ATMORE,AL36502
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 1,250
    JON ROBERT DEAN
    224 COWPEN CREEK RD
    ATMORE,AL36502
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    JONATHON STRAITON
    141 BRANTLEY LANE
    BREWTON,AL36426
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    JORDAN SAVANNAH BRAY
    5041 VINSON LANE
    JAY,FL32565
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    JULIA SKAGGS
    P O BOX 337
    JAY,FL32565
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 500
    KAITLYN HAMBRICK
    39841 HIGHWAY 31
    BREWTON,AL36426
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 750
    KATHERINE BROCK
    5735 WHISPERING WOODS DRI
    PACE,FL32571
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    KEVIN STANTON
    5915 OLD POLLAED ROAD
    JAY,FL32565
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 750
    KRISTEN B YUHASZ
    108 LAMKIN RD
    BREWTON,AL36426
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 750
    KRISTEN MATTHEWS
    1307 MEDICAL PARK DRIVE
    ATMORE,AL36502
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    MALLORY BOOKER
    80 NORTH BAGGETT CIRCLE
    BREWTON,AL36426
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 400
    MEGAN STANTON
    5915 OLD POLLARD ROAD
    JAY,FL32565
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 750
    METHODIST CHILDREN HOME
    P O 859
    SELMA,AL367020859
    NONE   RELIGION 2,079
    MIRANDA CUTTS
    1040 JORDAN RD
    FLOMATON,AL36441
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 750
    MONICA DUNN
    28414 HWY 31
    FLOMATON,AL36441
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 500
    MORGAN NICHOLS
    304 SOUTH CARNEY STREET
    ATMORE,AL36502
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 500
    MT CARMEL UNITED METHODIS
    15020 HIGHWAY 98
    JAY,FL32565
    NONE   RELIGION 1,039
    PATRICK TANNER KIRK
    11880 HWY 31
    ATMORE,AL36502
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    PERRY MITCHELL JONES
    1761 ROCKAWAY CREEK RD
    ATMORE,AL36502
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 2,000
    SARAH CARPENTER
    13802 MUNSON HWY
    MILTON,FL32570
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    SETH LASSISTER
    198 SORRENTO ROAD
    ATMORE,AL36502
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    SPINKS MEGGINSON
    2109 WILDWOOD DR
    BREWTON,AL36426
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 1,500
    STEPHEN WARREN
    160 SCOTT RD
    BREWTON,AL36426
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    TESS BLACKMON
    1617 BROOKWOOD DRIVE
    BREWTON,AL36426
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 500
    TYLER BRANTLEY
    P O BOX 333
    FLOMATON,AL36441
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    VANESSA FELL
    4316 RHONDA ROAD
    PACE,FL32571
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 500
    WADE ALAN ASH
    1463 GRUBBS STREET
    ATMORE,AL36502
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    WHITNEY ELLIOTT
    190 ROLL TIDE LANE
    WING,AL36483
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    WHITNEY WALTHER
    11393 HWY 87 N
    MILTON,FL32570
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 600
    WILLIAM SHANNON HALL
    102 NOPAJOPE LANE
    BREWTON,AL36426
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    WILLIAM W MCCORMICK
    80 BAYBRIDGE DRIVE
    GULF BREEZE,FL32561
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 1,250
    SKLAR GRISSETT
    316 POLK RD
    BREWTON,AL36426
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP -147
    TAMEKA STANLEY
    708 LOVELACE AVE
    BREWTON,AL36426
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP -375
    JASMINE ADAMS
    2194 FREEMANVILLE DRIVE
    ATMORE,AL36502
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 500
    NICHOLAS ADAMS
    306 NORTHPINE STREET
    BREWTON,AL36426
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 500
    TIFFANI ANTHONY
    111 ROADWAY STREET
    BREWTON,AL36426
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 500
    KRISTEN BALL
    195 BAY HILL ROAD
    BREWTON,AL36426
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 500
    ARRON BELL
    P O BOX 201
    FLOMATON,AL36441
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 500
    JOSHUA HUNTER BONDS
    525 OLD HIGHWAY 31
    FLOMATON,AL36441
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 500
    MIRANDA CARAWAY
    224 COWPEN CREEK ROAD
    ATMORE,AL36502
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 500
    JENNA CARTER
    167 MCGOUGIN ROAD
    BREWTON,AL36426
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 500
    CHRISTOPHER DAILY
    4707 UPPER CREEK ROAD
    FLOMATON,AL36441
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 750
    JAMES A DEAN
    224 COWPEN CREEK ROAD
    ATMORE,AL36502
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 500
    DAVIS CONNOR DENTON
    155 BELLE MEADE DRIVE
    BREWTON,AL36426
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 250
    AMANDA DUNN
    28414 HIGHWAY 31
    FLOMATON,AL36441
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 500
    QUENSTON EPHRIAM JR
    309 4TH AVENUE
    ATMORE,AL36502
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 500
    TAYLOR GUTHRIE
    103 DOGWOOD LANE W
    BREWTON,AL36426
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 500
    HUNTER JERNIGAN
    9029 APPLETON ROAD
    BREWTON,AL36426
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 500
    CODY KAUNITZ
    5207 AVEEDIA DEL FUEGO
    PACE,FL32571
    NONE   SCHLARSHIP 500
    BRENNA KELLY
    1424 DAILY STREET
    BREWTON,AL36426
    NONE   SCHLORASHIP 500
    LAUREN LAMBETH
    250 OIL WELL ROAD
    FLOMATON,AL36441
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 500
    LARRY KEN MARTIN
    350 OLD HIGHWAY 31
    FLOMATON,AL36441
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 500
    BRITTANY B MCGHEE
    2862 LOWERY LANDING ROAD
    BREWTON,AL36426
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 500
    AMBER NELSON
    139 HOMESTEAD LANE
    BREWTON,AL36426
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 500
    BRANDON NELSON
    139 HOMESTEAD LANE
    BREWTON,AL36426
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 500
    JACOB NEWTON
    475 PHILLIPS ROAD
    FLOMATON,AL36441
    NONE   SCHLOARSHIP 500
    JAMIEKA NORTH
    P O BOX 925
    ATMORE,AL36502
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 500
    ELIZABETH NICOLE SIMPSON
    409 OLD FANNIE ROAD
    FLOMATON,AL36441
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 500
    JESSICA SUTTON
    1931 LOUISVILLE STREET
    FLOMATON,AL36441
    NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 500
    Total .................................bullet 3a 59,900
    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 6,514  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 39,542  
    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         -1,902
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: aGROSS ROYALTIES     15 61,129  
    bSEVERANCE TAX     15    
    cOTHER EXPENSE         -4,110
    dDEPLETION(15%)     15 -9,169  
    eREFUND         250
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   98,016 -5,762
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    1392,254
    (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.
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    TY 2012 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    LAURA C HIGDON CHARITABLE FOUND
    EIN: 63-6197968
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES-C 4,363 1,500    
    TAX SERVICE-SCH 925      

    TY 2012 CompensationExplanation
    Name:
    LAURA C HIGDON CHARITABLE FOUND
    EIN: 63-6197968
    Person Name Explanation
    BANKTRUST TRUST AND WEALTH MGT  
    RAYMOND LYNN  
    JIMMY CROOK  

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    TY 2012 GainLossSaleOtherAssetsSch
    Name:
    LAURA C HIGDON CHARITABLE FOUND
    EIN: 63-6197968
    Name Date Acquired How Acquired Date Sold Purchaser Name Gross Sales Price Basis Basis Method Sales Expenses Total (net) Accumulated Depreciation
    865.95 AMER NEW PERSPEC 1998-06 PURCHASE 2012-02   25,000 19,201     5,799  
    1004 WASH MUT FD 1997-06 PURCHASE 2012-02   30,000 29,258     742  
    FED TOT RET BD FD 2012-01 PURCHASE 2012-01   91       91  
    FED TOT RET BD FD 2012-01 PURCHASE 2012-01   126       126  

    TY 2012 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    LAURA C HIGDON CHARITABLE FOUND
    EIN: 63-6197968
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    JP MORGAN CHASE & CO-SCH 24,712 25,989
    GENERAL ELEC CAP CORP 50,000 50,787

    TY 2012 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    LAURA C HIGDON CHARITABLE FOUND
    EIN: 63-6197968
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    MORGAN STANLEY CAPITAL TRUST 50,000 49,980

    TY 2012 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    LAURA C HIGDON CHARITABLE FOUND
    EIN: 63-6197968
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    130,000
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    130,202
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


    135,000
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


    139,153


    TY 2012 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    LAURA C HIGDON CHARITABLE FOUND
    EIN: 63-6197968
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    AMERICAN NEW PERSPECTIVE-SCH AT COST 142,161 184,780
    AMERICAN NEW PERSPECTIVE AT COST    
    BOND FUND OF AMERICA      
    BOND FUND OF AMERICA AT COST 63,127 58,033
    CAPITAL INCOME BUILDER-SCH AT COST 244,971 273,802
    CAPITAL INCOME BUILDER AT COST 155,773 178,126
    EUROPACIFIC GROWTH FUND-SCH AT COST 75,000 64,680
    FEDERATED MDT BALANCED FUND 285 AT COST    
    FEDERATED STOCK TRUST FD 19 AT COST    
    FEDERATED TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND 32 AT COST 25,234 27,426
    GROWTH FUND OF AMERICA-SCH AT COST 100,000 106,322
    INCOME FUND OF AMERICA-SCH AT COST 105,967 108,319
    INCOME FUND OF AMERICA AT COST 61,635 60,167
    WASHINGTON MUTUAL-SCH AT COST 217,760 220,769

    TY 2012 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    LAURA C HIGDON CHARITABLE FOUND
    EIN: 63-6197968
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    ROYALTY INTEREST 44,380 44,379 44,379
    ACCUMULATED DEPLETION(15%) -26,105 -35,274 -35,274


    TY 2012 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    LAURA C HIGDON CHARITABLE FOUND
    EIN: 63-6197968
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    GROSS ROYALTIES 61,129 61,129 61,129
    OTHER EXPENSE -4,110   -4,110
    DEPLETION(15%) -9,169 -9,169 -9,169
    REFUND 250   250


    TY 2012 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    LAURA C HIGDON CHARITABLE FOUND
    EIN: 63-6197968
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    REAL ESTATE TAX-SCH 13 13    
    DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY-C 38      
    DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY-SCH 1,679