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
The Sievert Family Foundation
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd   Room/suite
City or town, state, and ZIP code
Wilmington, DE198091377
A Employer identification number

20-5792186
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(800) 839-1754
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$1,839,613J 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 6  
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 49,783 49,783  
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 30,954
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 435,757
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 64,957
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).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 80,743 114,746  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule).......        
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 12,429 12,429    
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions) Click to see attachment 800      
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 12,373     12,373
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 25,602 12,429   12,373
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 135,500 135,500
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 161,102 12,429   147,873
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -80,359
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 102,317
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2012)
Form 990-PF (2012)
Page 2
Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing...............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 91,810 72,476 72,476
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see page 15 of the
instructions)....................      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use...............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges...........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 1,717,526 Click to see attachment1,656,501 1,767,137
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)...........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 1,809,336 1,728,977 1,839,613
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable...................    
19 Deferred revenue..................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)..........   0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted....................    
25 Temporarily restricted................    
26 Permanently restricted................    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds.........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 1,809,336 1,728,977
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see page 17 of the
instructions).................... 1,809,336 1,728,977
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of
the instructions).................. 1,809,336 1,728,977
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 1,809,336
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 -80,359
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3  
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 1,728,977
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 1,728,977
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 Publicly-traded Securities      
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 435,757   404,803 64,957
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       64,957
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 64,957
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 269,817 1,968,098 000.137095
2010 150,922 1,873,350 000.080563
2009 60,160 1,437,420 000.041853
2008 78,995 1,387,140 000.056948
2007 61,039 1,088,386 000.056082
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 000.372541
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. . . 		3 000.074508
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2012 from Part X, line 5..... 4 1,828,456
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 136,235
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 1,023
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 137,258
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 147,873
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 1,023
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 1,023
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 1,023
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2012 estimated tax payments and 2011 overpayment credited to 2012 6a 1,038
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source....... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868) 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. Tax Paid Original Return: 1038 7 1,038
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 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 15
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2013 estimated taxBullet15 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)
    bullet
    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 addressbullet  
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletco Foundation Source Telephone no.bullet (800) 839-1754
    Located atbullet501 Silverside Road Suite 123WilmingtonDE ZIP+4bullet198091377
    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
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2012, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2012?...............
    If “Yes,” list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer “No” and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?.........................
    b
    If “Yes,” did it have excess business holdings in 2012 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2012.)....................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2012?
    4b
     
    No
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?...............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 509(a)(1), (2), or (3), or section 4940(d)(2)? (see instructions)........
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?........
    b
    If any answer is “Yes” to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is “Yes” to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?............
    If “Yes,” attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?........................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If “Yes” to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to
    employee benefit plans
    and deferred compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    Corey Sievert VP
    001.00     		0    
    Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd
    Wilmington,DE19809
    Denise Sievert VP
    001.00     		0    
    Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd
    Wilmington,DE19809
    Frederick J Sievert Pres / Dir / Sec
    001.00     		0    
    Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd
    Wilmington,DE19809
    Susan Sievert VP
    001.00     		0    
    Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd
    Wilmington,DE19809
    Zachary Sievert VP
    001.00     		0    
    Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd
    Wilmington,DE19809
    Jean Smolar VP
    001.00     		0    
    Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd
    Wilmington,DE19809
    Dena Stahlheber VP
    001.00     		0    
    Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd
    Wilmington,DE19809
    Douglas Stahlheber VP
    001.00     		0    
    Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd
    Wilmington,DE19809
    Heidi Tanacea VP
    001.00     		0    
    Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd
    Wilmington,DE19809
    Kristian Tanacea VP
    001.00     		0    
    Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd
    Wilmington,DE19809
    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
     
    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
     
    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  
    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
    1,780,999
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    75,302
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    1,856,301
    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
    1,856,301
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1⁄2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) Click to see attachment.............................
    4
    27,845
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    1,828,456
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    91,423
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    91,423
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2012 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    1,023
    b
    Income tax for 2012. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    1,023
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    90,400
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    90,400
    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
    90,400
    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 Click to see attachment..........
    1a
    147,873
    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
    147,873
    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
    1,023
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    146,850
    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 90,400
    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....... 7,929
    c From 2009.......  
    d From 2010....... 58,852
    e From 2011....... 173,672
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 240,453
    4Qualifying distributions for 2012 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 147,873
    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..... 90,400
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 57,473
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2012.    
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 297,926
    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 ......     		297,926
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2008.... 7,929
    b Excess from 2009....  
    c Excess from 2010.... 58,852
    d Excess from 2011.... 173,672
    e Excess from 2012.... 57,473
    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).)
    Frederick J Sievert
    Susan Sievert
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Page 10
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    A GATHERING OF THE TRIBES INC
    PO BOX 20693
    NEW YORK,NY10009     		N/A 509a1 General Unrestricted 10,000
    ACTUARIAL FOUNDATION
    475 N MARTINGALE RD STE 600
    SCHAUMBURG,IL60173     		N/A 509a1 The Matching Gift Challenge 5,000
    AFRICAN WILDLIFE FOUNDATION
    1400 16TH ST NW STE 120
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		N/A 509a1 General Unrestricted 1,100
    ALSO-KNOWN-AS INC
    PO BOX 6037 FDR STA
    NEW YORK,NY10150     		N/A 509a1 General Unrestricted 1,000
    ALSO-KNOWN-AS INC
    PO BOX 6037 FDR STA
    NEW YORK,NY10150     		N/A 509a1 Youth and Teen Mentorship 500
    AMERICAN COLLEGE
    270 S BRYN MAWR AVE
    BRYN MAWR,PA19010     		N/A 509a1 The New York Life Retired Managers Club 1,000
    AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
    24445 NORTHWESTERN HWY STE 100
    SOUTHFIELD,MI48075     		N/A 509a1 General Unrestricted 200
    AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS
    PO BOX 97089
    WASHINGTON,DC20090     		N/A 509a1 General Unrestricted 1,000
    AMERICAN YOUTH SOCCER ORGANIZATION
    PO BOX 110574
    TRUMBULL,CT06611     		N/A 509a2 General Unrestricted 2,000
    ARCTIC RESEARCH CONSORTIUM OF US INC
    3535 COLLEGE RD STE 101
    FAIRBANKS,AK99709     		N/A 509a1 General Unrestricted 400
    BORN FREE NOW FOUNDATION
    237 W 35THST STE 4TH FL
    NEW YORK,NY10001     		N/A 509a1 The Arunachala Animal Sanctuary and Rescue Shelter 12,500
    CHILDREN'S ROOM - CENTER FOR GREIVING CHILDREN & TEENAGERS INC
    1210 MASS AVE
    ARLINGTON,MA02476     		N/A 509a1 Charitable Event 300
    COVE CENTER FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN INC
    250 POMEROY AVE STE 107
    MERIDEN,CT06450     		N/A 509a1 Grieving Families of Newtown CT 10,000
    DEFY VENTURES INC
    5 PENN PLZ 19TH FLR
    NEW YORK,NY10001     		N/A 509a1 General Unrestricted 5,000
    DILLON INTERNATIONAL INC
    3227 E 31ST ST STE 200
    TULSA,OK74105     		N/A 509a1 General Unrestricted 1,000
    DILLON INTERNATIONAL INC
    3227 E 31ST ST STE 200
    TULSA,OK74105     		N/A 509a1 Mugunghwa House 2,000
    ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION
    2750 N LAKEVIEW AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60614     		N/A 509a1 Pompano Beach, FL Elks Lodge 500
    FALMOUTH SERVICE CENTER INC
    611 GIFFORD ST
    FALMOUTH,MA02540     		N/A 509a1 General Unrestricted 1,100
    FOOD BANK OF LOWER FAIRFIELD COUNTY INC
    461 GLENBROOK RD
    STAMFORD,CT06906     		N/A 509a1 General Unrestricted 500
    FOUNDATION FOR END-OF-LIFE CARE
    255 PITKIN STREET
    EAST HARTFORD,CT06108     		N/A 509a1 General Unrestricted 5,000
    GIRLS AT WORK INC
    463 RIVERDALE RD
    NEW BOSTON,NH03070     		N/A 509a1 General Unrestricted 2,000
    HEIFER PROJECT INTERNATIONAL
    1 WORLD AVE
    LITTLE ROCK,AR72202     		N/A 509a1 General Unrestricted 1,000
    HOMEFRONT INC
    88 HAMILTON AVE
    STAMFORD,CT06902     		N/A 509a1 General Unrestricted 1,000
    HORIZONS SPECIALIZED SERVICES INC
    PO BOX 774867
    STEAMBOAT SPR,CO80477     		N/A 509a1 Housing Project for Clients 2,250
    INTERNATIONAL CENTER OF PHOTOGRAPHY
    1114 AVE OF THE AMERICAS
    NEW YORK,NY10036     		N/A 509a1 General Unrestricted 1,000
    INTERNATIONAL REPTILE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION
    5008 W PLACITA DE LOS VIENTOS
    TUCSON,AZ85745     		N/A 509a1 General Unrestricted 750
    KING & LOW-HEYWOOD THOMAS SCHOOLS INC
    1450 NEWFIELD AVE
    STAMFORD,CT06905     		N/A 509a1 General Unrestricted 1,000
    LIVING INDEPENDENTLY FOREVER INC
    550 LINCOLN RD EXTENSION
    HYANNIS,MA02601     		N/A 509a2 General Unrestricted 1,100
    MANHATTANVILLE COLLEGE
    2900 PURCHASE ST
    PURCHASE,NY10577     		N/A 509a1 Music Technology 6,000
    MASSACHUSETTS SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
    350 S HUNTINGTON AVE
    BOSTON,MA02130     		N/A 509a2 General Unrestricted 200
    MEGAN LALLY MEMORIAL FUND INC
    110 FARRAR AVE
    WORCESTER,MA01604     		N/A 509a1 General Unrestricted 300
    NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO INC
    635 MASS AVE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001     		N/A 509a1 NHPR and New England NPR Boston NPR 800
    NORTH BOSTON KOREAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
    244 LOWELL ST
    ANDOVER,MA01810     		N/A 509a1 General Unrestricted 1,800
    NORWALK COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION
    188 RICHARDS AVE STE E 311
    NORWALK,CT06854     		N/A 509a1 General Unrestricted 1,000
    PARTNERS IN ROUTT COUNTY
    PO BOX 774325
    STEAMBOAT SPR,CO80477     		N/A 509a1 General Unrestricted 500
    PTSA CONNECTICUT INC - TASHUA PTSA
    401 STONEHOUSE RD
    TRUMBULL,CT06611     		N/A 509a1 General Unrestricted 5,000
    REPTILE CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL INC
    16010 AWALT DR
    AUSTIN,TX78734     		N/A 509a1 General Unrestricted 750
    RIVERVIEW SCHOOL INC
    551 RTE 6A
    EAST SANDWICH,MA02537     		N/A 509a1 General Unrestricted 1,700
    ST PAULS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
    451 VAN HOUTEN ST
    PATERSON,NJ07501     		N/A 509a1 General Unrestricted 5,000
    SUMMER THEATRE OF NEW CANAAN INC
    237 ELM ST
    NEW CANAAN,CT06840     		N/A 509a1 General Unrestricted 500
    TASHUA SCHOOL
    401 STONEHOUSE RD
    TRUMBULL,CT06611     		N/A 509a1 General Unrestricted 10,500
    YALE UNIVERSITY
    409 PROSPECT STREET
    NEW HAVEN,CT06511     		N/A 509a1 The Yale Center for Faith and Culture of Yale Divinity School 25,000
    YAMPA VALLEY AUTISM PROGRAM
    PO BOX 771824
    STEAMBOAT SPRINGS,CO80477     		N/A 509a1 General Unrestricted 5,250
    YAMPA VALLEY AUTISM PROGRAM
    PO BOX 771824
    STEAMBOAT SPRINGS,CO80477     		N/A 509a1 Purchase Ipads for Autistic Children 1,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 135,500
    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  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 49,783  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory     18 30,954  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   80,743  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    1380,743
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Page 12
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section
    Yes
    No
    501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is “Yes,” complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527?...........
    b
    If “Yes,” complete the following schedule.
    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer or fiduciary) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's namebullet



    Firm's addressbullet







         		Firm's EINbullet
    Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2012)
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    TY 2012 GainLossSaleOtherAssetsSch
    Name:
    The Sievert Family Foundation
    EIN: 20-5792186
    Software ID:12000057
    Software Version:12.13.328.3
    Name Date Acquired How Acquired Date Sold Purchaser Name Gross Sales Price Basis Basis Method Sales Expenses Total (net) Accumulated Depreciation
    Publicly-traded Securities         435,757 404,803     30,954  

    TY 2012 GeneralExplanationAttachment
    Name:
    The Sievert Family Foundation
    EIN: 20-5792186
    Software ID:12000057
    Software Version:12.13.328.3
    Identifier Return Reference Explanation

    TY 2012 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    The Sievert Family Foundation
    EIN: 20-5792186
    Software ID:12000057
    Software Version:12.13.328.3
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    2979 shares of ANGIX 35,000 36,196
    16540 shares of BAIRD SHORT TERM BOND FUND INSTITUTIONAL CLASS 159,851 161,264
    3473 shares of CENTER COAST MLP FOCUS FD INST 35,000 34,419
    2307 shares of CONESTOGA SMALL CAP FUND 43,140 57,630
    7306 shares of CREDIT SUISSE FLOATING RATE HIGH INCOME FUND INSTITUTIONAL SHARES 50,000 50,413
    8052 shares of FMI LARGE CAP FUND 95,046 137,685
    14708 shares of FPA NEW INCOME FUND CLASS A 161,747 156,493
    9035 shares of MATTHEWS ASIAN GROWTH INC FUND 158,004 168,151
    3303 shares of OSTERWEIS FUND 77,989 92,659
    4297 shares of OSTERWEIS STRATEGIC INCOME FUND 50,000 50,061
    10064 shares of RIDGEWORTH FDS INSTI US GVT SECURITIES ULTRA-SHORT 101,357 102,352
    481 shares of SEQUOIA FD 70,000 80,945
    220 shares of SPDR SP MIDCAP 400 EFT TRUST 39,595 40,856
    3421 shares of STEELPATH MLP INCOME FUND CLASS A 35,000 32,981
    11241 shares of TCW GALILEO TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND CL I 112,000 115,671
    5775 shares of TFS MARKET NEUTRAL FUND 90,000 90,206
    13040 shares of THORNBURG LIMITED TERM INCOME FD CL I SHS 162,772 179,046
    3919 shares of TRUST FOR PROFESSIONAL MNGRS SCHNR GRINC A 90,000 85,821
    7684 shares of WHG INCOME OPPORTUNITY FUND 90,000 94,288

    TY 2012 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    The Sievert Family Foundation
    EIN: 20-5792186
    Software ID:12000057
    Software Version:12.13.328.3
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Administrative Fees 12,348     12,348
    State or Local Filing Fees 25     25


    TY 2012 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    The Sievert Family Foundation
    EIN: 20-5792186
    Software ID:12000057
    Software Version:12.13.328.3
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Investment Management Services 12,429 12,429    


    TY 2012 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    The Sievert Family Foundation
    EIN: 20-5792186
    Software ID:12000057
    Software Version:12.13.328.3
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Estimated Tax for 2012 800