Form990-PF
Click to see attachment

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 Dixon Water Foundation
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)4528 County Road   Room/suite
City or town, state, and ZIP code
Decatur, TX76234
A Employer identification number

75-2521176
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(940) 768-2740
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$54,127,872
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 1,380 1,380 1,380
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 67,415 67,415 67,415
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 114,477
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 575,029
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 114,477
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 15,439
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)....... 1,618,058 1,618,142  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 1,801,330 1,801,414 84,234
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 295,316 147,658   147,658
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 4,640     4,640
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... 26,475 13,238   13,237
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... 6,418 3,209   3,209
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... 45,700 25,612    
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions) 90,739     44,064
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 129,851    
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 41,218      
22 Printing and publications.......... 1,381      
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... 166,936 414   63,469
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 808,674 190,131   276,277
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 916,511 916,511
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 1,725,185 190,131   1,192,788
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 76,145
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 1,611,283
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 84,234
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............... 1,590,324 1,218,576 1,218,576
2 Savings and temporary cash investments..........      
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........... 28,000 36,000 36,000
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 3,691,453 4,239,131 4,239,131
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)........... 5,629,442 9,010,875 9,010,875
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet38,911,372
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet673,058 38,152,320 Click to see attachment38,238,314 38,238,314
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment1,031,229 Click to see attachment1,384,976 Click to see attachment1,384,976
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 50,122,768 54,127,872 54,127,872
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) Click to see attachment4,918 Click to see attachment1,187
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).......... 4,918 1,187
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted....................    
25 Temporarily restricted................    
26 Permanently restricted................    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds......... 1,000 1,000
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 50,116,850 54,125,685
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see page 17 of the
instructions).................... 50,117,850 54,126,685
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of
the instructions).................. 50,122,768 54,127,872
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 50,117,850
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 76,145
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 3 3,932,690
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 54,126,685
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 54,126,685
Form 990-PF (2012)
Form 990-PF (2012)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)
(b) How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation
(c) Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.)
(d) Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1a
b
c
d
e
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable)
(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale
(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a
b
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69
(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7
Bracket 2 114,477
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 15,439
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 820,536 11,388,908 0.07205
2010 883,029 9,776,080 0.09033
2009 1,064,473 9,683,617 0.10993
2008 1,154,553 12,818,499 0.09007
2007 705,893 5,918,295 0.11927
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.48164
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 0.09633
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2012 from Part X, line 5..... 4 21,475,549
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 2,068,697
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 16,113
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 2,084,810
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 1,192,788
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 32,226
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 32,226
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 32,226
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2012 estimated tax payments and 2011 overpayment credited to 2012 6a 36,000
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source....... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868) 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 36,000
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 142
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 3,632
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2013 estimated taxBullet3,632 Refunded Bullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see page 19 of
the instructions for definition)?............................
1b
 
No
If the answer is “Yes” to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If “Yes,” attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If “Yes,” attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
No
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If “Yes,” attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
  • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If “Yes,” complete Part II, col. (c), and Part XV.
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletTX
    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
    Yes
     
    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 addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletTHE DIXON WATER FOUNDATION Telephone no.bullet (940) 768-2740
    Located atbullet4528 COUNTY ROAD 398DECATURTX ZIP+4bullet76234
    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  
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the “Yes” column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?.........................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?.................
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check “No”
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).........
    b
    If any answer is “Yes” to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see page 20 of the instructions)?...
    1b
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2012?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2012, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2012?...............
    If “Yes,” list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer “No” and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
    No
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?.........................
    b
    If “Yes,” did it have excess business holdings in 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
     
    No
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 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
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is “Yes” to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?............
    If “Yes,” attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?........................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If “Yes” to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
    No
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Page 6
    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
    HUGH ALJOE Director
    1.00
    0    
    2510 SAM NOBLE PKWY
    ARDMORE,OK73401
    SAM MONTOYA ADVISORY BOARD
    1.00
    0    
    TWO SANDIA PLAZA
    BERNALILLO,NM87004
    DR BONNIE WARNOCK ADVISORY BOARD
    1.00
    0    
    RAS CENTER BOX C-16
    ALPINE,TX79832
    DR RICHARD TEAGUE ADVISORY BOARD
    1.00
    0    
    BOX 1658
    VERNON,TX76385
    Laura L Whiting Director
    1.00
    0    
    5005 LBJ Freeway 2200
    Dallas,TX75244
    Kathy Smyth V/Chairmen/VP
    1.00
    0    
    7630 Riverpoint Drive
    Houston,TX77063
    Leslie C Rauscher Director
    1.00
    0    
    6227 Malcolm Drive
    Dallas,TX75214
    MELISSA BOOKHOUT Treasurer
    35.00
    65,000   17,647
    4528 COUNTY ROAD 398
    DECATUR,TX76234
    Walt Davis Director
    1.00
    0    
    262 SR 70E
    Calera,OK74730
    JERRY ADDISON Director
    1.00
    0    
    P O BOX 629
    BOWIE,TX76230
    Janet Samford Secretary
    35.00
    40,733   8,620
    P O Box 870545
    Mesquite,TX75187
    Clinton W Josey Jr Chairman/VP
    40.00
    0    
    6060 N Central Expy 560
    Dallas,TX75206
    Robert J Potts Pres/CEO
    40.00
    189,583   23,736
    P O BOX 177
    MARFA,TX79843
    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 Soil Health Workshop [9/26/2012] Ray Archuleta of the Natural Resource Conservation Service gave a one day lecture on soil health and its importance in ranch management. The event was held at North Central Texas College in Gainesville, Texas and attended by approximately 50 persons. Lunch was provided by The Dixon Water Foundation. 3,636
    2 Soil Food Web Lecture and Workshop [9/26/2012-9/28/2012] The two day event was held at the campus of North Central Texas College, Gainesville, Texas, and attended by approximately 230 persons. Dr. Elaine Ingham gave the lecture on 9/26/2012 and conducted the workshop the following two days. The workshop focused on ways to test or check the health of soil on landowners' property. If soil is found unhealthy, ways to correct that condition were discussed, i.e., rotational grazing, composting, etc. Lunch was provided by The Dixon Water Foundation. 14,929
    3 Michael Pollan lecture and ranch tour [9/2/2012-9/3/2012] This event was sponsored by "Ballroom Marfa" with funding from The Dixon Water Foundation. Michael Pollan, author, gave a lecture the first day of the event. The second day of the event was a ranch tour at the Dixon Mimms Ranch in Marfa, Texas led by Bonnie Warnock of Sul Ross State University. The event was attended by approximately 100 persons. Breakfast was provided by The Dixon Water Foundation. 12,250
    4 Gearld Fry (American Herbataurus Society) and Steve Campbell conducted a two day workshop on "Sustainable Cattle Production" [12/13/2012-12/14/2012]. The workshop was attended by approximately 30 farmers and ranchers. The workshop focused on ways of monitoring and looking at cattle to determine if they will be good for breeding/reproduction. The event was held at North Central Texas College in Gainesville, Texas.Lunch was provided by The Dixon Water Foundation. 7,761
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
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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
    4,371,694
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    1,072,737
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    16,358,157
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    21,802,588
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    21,802,588
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1⁄2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    327,039
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    21,475,549
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    1,073,777
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    1,073,777
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2012 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    32,226
    b
    Income tax for 2012. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    32,226
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    1,041,551
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    1,041,551
    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
    1,041,551
    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
    1,192,788
    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
    1,192,788
    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
    1,192,788
    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 1,041,551
    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....... 424,661
    b From 2008....... 569,441
    c From 2009....... 604,812
    d From 2010....... 443,909
    e From 2011....... 284,385
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 2,327,208
    4Qualifying distributions for 2012 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 1,192,788
    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).........
    0
    d Applied to 2012 distributable amount..... 1,041,551
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 151,237
    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 2,478,445
    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) ...
    424,661
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2013.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
    2,053,784
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2008.... 569,441
    b Excess from 2009.... 604,812
    c Excess from 2010.... 443,909
    d Excess from 2011.... 284,385
    e Excess from 2012.... 151,237
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Page 9
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2012, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........
    Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2012 (b) 2011 (c) 2010 (d) 2009
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....
             
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ....
             
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....
             
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets” alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)
             
    b “Endowment” alternative test— enter 2⁄3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...
             
    c “Support” alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....
             
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....
             
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization
             
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    ROBERT J POTTS
    P O BOX 177
    MARFA,TX79843
    (432) 729-4600
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    2 - 3 PAGE DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT ALONG WITH BUDGET AND SUPPORTING MATERIALS.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    NONE
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    LIMITED TO LAND MANAGEMENT, WATERSHED PROTECTION AND EDUCATION.
    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
    SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY
    P O BOX C-16
    ALPINE,TX79832
    NONE PUB UNIVE CATTLE FOR GENETIC STUDY 14,400
    KATY PRAIRIE CONVERCANCY
    3015 RICHMOND AVENUE
    HOUSTON,TX77098
    NONE PUB CHAR RANCH MANAGER GRANT 75,000
    THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND
    10 MILK STREET
    BOSTON,MA02108
    NONE PUB CHAR TRINITY RIVER PLANNING 25,000
    NORTH CENTRAL STATE COLLEGE
    1525 W CALIFORNIA
    GAINESVILLE,TX76240
    NONE PUB UNIVE PACE GRANT 114,600
    GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER TRUST
    933 EAST COURT STREET
    SEGUIN,TX78155
    NONE PUB CHAR RIPARIAN WORKSHOPS GRANT 10,000
    SOIL CARBON COALITION
    501 SOUTH STREET
    ENTERPRISE,OR97828
    NONE PUB CHAR SOIL TESTING FOR CARBON 7,800
    HOLISTIC MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL
    5941 JEFFERSON STREET NE
    ALBUQUERQUE,NM87109
    NONE PUB CHAR 2012 GRANT 50,000
    A ROCHA USA INC
    PO BOX 1338
    FREDERICKSBURG,TX78624
    NONE PUB CHAR FRIO RIVER PROJECT GRANT 75,000
    AUSTIN COLLEGE
    900 NORTH GRAND AVE SUITE 6G
    SHERMAN,TX75090
    NONE PUB UNIVE LAND MANAGEMENT 12,000
    UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY
    1400 OLD MAIN HILL
    LOGAN,UT84322
    NONE PUB UNIVE PROVENZA RESEARCH 18,000
    NORTH CENTRAL STATE COLLEGE
    1525 W CALIFORNIA
    GAINSVILLE,TX76240
    NONE PUB UNIVE 2 INTERNS FOR 2 SEMESTERS 13,376
    SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY
    P O BOX C-16
    ALPINE,TX79832
    NONE PUB UNIVE HEREFORD GENETIC GRANT 40,992
    THE NATURE CONSERVENCY
    P O BOX 1440
    SAN ANTONIO,TX78295
    NONE PUB CHAR GRAZING INFRASTRUCTURE 95,000
    BORDERLANDS RESEARCH INSTITUTE AT S
    P O BOX C-16
    ALPINE,TX79832
    NONE PUB UNIVE MICROFLORA GRANT 40,714
    BORDERLANDS RESEARCH INSTITUTE AT S
    P O BOX C-16
    ALPINE,TX79832
    NONE PUB UNIVE MONITORING GRANT 25,000
    MARFA PUBLIC RADIO
    PO BOX 238
    MARFA,TX79843
    NONE PUB CHAR 2012 NATURE NOTES 20,000
    TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
    BOX 41034
    LUBBOCK,TX79409
    NONE PUB UNIVE WATERSHED RESEARCH 6,629
    TEXAS LAND CONSERVANCEY
    PO BOX 162481
    AUSTIN,TX78716
    NONE PUB CHAR WATERSHED PLANNING 15,000
    NUECES RIVER AUTHORITY
    P O BOX 349
    UVALDE,TX78802
    NONE PUB CHAR RIPARIAN NETWORK 31,000
    OLSA
    35878 CIMARRON ROAD
    WAYNOKA,OK73860
    NONE PUB CHAR OPERATIONAL SUPPORT 15,000
    BORDERLANDS RESEARCH INSTITUTE AT S
    P O BOX C-16
    ALPINE,TX79832
    NONE PUB UNIVE TEXAS NATIVE SEEDS GRANT 20,000
    QUIVERA COALITION INC
    1413 SECOND STREET 1
    SANTA FE,NM87505
    NONE PUB CHAR RANCH APPRENTICE PROGRAM 30,000
    TEXAS AGRILIFE RESEARCH
    2147 TAMUS
    COLLEGE STATION,TX77843
    NONE PUB UNIVE GRASSLAND CONSERVATION 22,000
    OGALLALA COMMONS INC
    BOX 346
    NAZARETH,TX79063
    NONE PUB UNIVE GRANT LANDOWNER TRAINING 50,000
    THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
    P O BOX 1440
    SAN ANTONIO,TX78295
    NONE PUB CHAR WYOMING ECOSYSTEM 5,000
    UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
    P O BOX 305250
    DENTON,TX76203
    NONE PUB UNIVE QUAIL GRANT 50,000
    CONNEMARA CONSERVANCY FOUNDATION
    1314 W MCDERMOTT
    ALLEN,TX75013
    NONE PUB CHAR CONSERVATION EASEMENT 35,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 916,511
    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     1 1,380  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 67,415  
    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     18 114,477  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: aROYALTY PAYMENT     1 1,448,099  
    bPARTNERSHIP INCOM/LOSS     1 -931  
    cMISCELLANEOUS INCOME     1 171,491  
    dLEASE/WATER INCOME     1 -601  
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   1,801,330  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    131,801,330
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow
    Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Page 12
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section
    Yes
    No
    501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is “Yes,” complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527?...........
    b
    If “Yes,” complete the following schedule.
    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer or fiduciary) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's namebullet



    Firm's addressbullet







    Firm's EINbullet
    Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Additional Data


    Software ID: 12000229
    Software Version: 2012v2.0


    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description

    TY 2012 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    The Dixon Water Foundation
    EIN: 75-2521176
    Software ID:12000229
    Software Version:2012v2.0
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES @ 50%   3,209 0 3,209
    ACCOUNTING FEES 6,418 0 0 0

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    TY 2012 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    The Dixon Water Foundation
    EIN: 75-2521176
    Software ID:12000229
    Software Version:2012v2.0
    Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
    Life (# of years)
    Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included
    2012 FORD F35A TRUCK 2012-02-16 40,531   53 20.00 % 8,106      
    IMPROVEMENTS 2012-06-30 49,592   67 3.33 % 1,651      
    PAVILLION COSTS 2012-09-30 104,438   87 0.75 % 782      
    IMPROVEMENTS 2012-06-30 8,890   67 3.33 % 296      
    IMPROVEMENTS 2012-06-30 3,104   67 3.33 % 103      
    IMPROVEMENTS 2012-06-30 9,290   67 3.33 % 309      
    ROBERT WHITE WELL SERVICE 2011-10-14 4,971 83 91 15.0000 331      
    COLUMBIA STREET HOUSE 2011-01-10 248,280 8,653 85 3.64 % 9,027      
    IMPROVEMENTS 2011-06-30 256,660 8,547 67 6.67 % 17,119      
    IMPROVEMENTS 2011-09-30 21,578 719 67 6.67 % 1,439      
    RANCH HOUSE 2010-06-30 2,929 164 85 3.64 % 106      
    FENCING 2010-06-30 57,374 5,738 67 6.67 % 3,827      
    WATER TANKS & STORAGE 2009-06-30 275,411 45,911 67 6.67 % 18,370      
    FENCING 2009-06-30 171,880 28,652 67 6.67 % 11,464      
    RANCH HOUSE 2009-06-30 295,147 27,278 85 3.64 % 10,732      
    CHEYENNE CAB HIGH TOPPER 2009-10-16 1,351 961 53 11.52 % 156      
    GRAZING ENCLOSURE 2009-08-04 700 113 91 15.0000 47      
    KUBOTA MOWER & STIHL TRIM 2009-09-10 8,359 5,952 53 11.52 % 963      
    RANCH HOUSE 2008-11-30 7,326 831 85 3.64 % 266      
    WOOD STOVE 2008-09-10 2,000 953 91 7.0000 286      
    T-POSTS 2008-05-01 720 176 91 15.0000 48      
    CATTLE GUARD 2008-03-31 1,566 390 91 15.0000 104      
    WATER WELL 2008-02-27 7,050 1,802 91 15.0000 470      
    GRAVEL ROAD 2008-01-30 5,200 1,359 91 15.0000 347      
    HOUSE 2008-06-30 234,235 30,165 85 3.64 % 8,517      
    CORRALS 2007-12-12 4,208 2,704 58 14.28 % 601      
    RANCH IMPROVEMENTS 2007-02-22 1,610 482 67 6.67 % 107      
    GREENHOUSE 2007-03-13 7,002 1,575 69 5.00 % 350      
    CONSERVATION DEVELOPMENT 2007-01-23 4,419 1,327 67 6.67 % 295      
    NEW BARN 2007-10-30 14,840 3,339 69 5.00 % 742      
    IMPROVEMENTS 2007-10-10 22,946 6,884 67 6.67 % 1,530      
    CORRALS 2007-10-30 500 320 58 14.28 % 71      
    FENCING 2007-06-30 85,753 55,131 58 14.28 % 12,246      
    HANGARS 2007-10-30 16,068 1,734 87 2.56 % 412      
    LANDSCAPING 2007-05-29 2,850 1,831 58 14.28 % 407      
    WATER WELL 2007-03-22 10,932 4,121 66 6.23 % 681      
    PONDS 2007-02-12 1,256 283 69 5.00 % 63      
    FRAMING - BLUEBONNETS 2007-10-27 1,514 972 58 14.28 % 216      
    FRAMING - CONFERENCE ROOM 2007-10-27 1,142 734 58 14.28 % 163      
    FURNITURE 2007-09-10 3,528 2,268 58 14.28 % 504      
    FENCES 2006-07-01 7,850 2,660 68 4.89 % 384      
    TRAILERS 2006-10-12 6,139 4,604 57 8.93 % 548      
    FENCES 2006-09-19 850 289 68 4.89 % 42      
    CORRALS 2006-06-14 570 489 57 8.93 % 51      
    IMPROVEMENTS 2006-08-31 8,914 3,021 68 4.89 % 436      
    POND 2006-03-20 245 60 69 5.00 % 12      
    PONDS 2005-12-31 7,132 1,785 69 5.00 % 357      
    WATER WELLS/DRAINAGE 2006-07-01 8,633 2,854 69 5.00 % 432      
    PONDS 2006-11-09 1,167 232 91 20.0000 58      
    PLANNING - ARCHITECTS 2006-11-30 30,012 4,364 85 3.64 % 1,091      
    SEEDING HERITAGE CENTER 2006-11-30 7,482 1,870 69 5.00 % 374      
    FENCES LANDSCAPING-GRASS 2006-10-31 112,560 84,419 57 8.93 % 10,052      
    CORRALS 2006-05-19 4,272 3,661 57 8.93 % 381      
    BARN 2006-06-30 22,281 7,967 68 4.89 % 1,089      
    WATER WELL 2005-09-01 9,425 4,694 66 5.90 % 556      
    PONDS 2005-09-01 6,327 1,580 69 5.00 % 316      
    BUILDINGS 2005-09-01 9,247 3,672 68 4.52 % 418      

    TY 2012 GeneralExplanationAttachment
    Name:
    The Dixon Water Foundation
    EIN: 75-2521176
    Software ID:12000229
    Software Version:2012v2.0
    Identifier Return Reference Explanation
        THE DIXON WATER FOUNDATIONATTACHMENT TO FORM 990-PFPART VII-A, ITEM 11THE DIXON WATER FOUNDATION WAS THE SOLE MEMBER OF DF HOLDINGS, INC., A TITLE-HOLDING CORPORATION THAT WAS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501[C][2] OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. DF HOLDINGS, INC. OWNED ALL OF THE STOCK OF DIXON RANCHES, INC., A FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION. DF HOLDINGS, INC. WAS LIQUIDATED AND DISSOLVED IN DECEMBER, 2009 AND TRANSFERRED ITS DIXON RANCHES, INC. STOCK TO THE DIXON WATER FOUNDATION. THE DIXON WATER FOUNDATION DID NOT RECEIVE ANY ITEMS OF INCOME DESCRIBED IN SECTION 512[B][13], DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FROM DIXON RANCHES, INC. DURING THE CURRENT YEAR.THE SOLE PURPOSE OF DIXON RANCHES, INC. IS TO PRACTICE HOLISTIC RANCH MANAGEMENT, CONSISTENT WITH THE DIXON WATER FOUNDATION'S CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. PRACTITIONERS OF HOLISTIC RANCH MANAGEMENT RECOGNIZE THAT IN ORDER FOR THIS MOVEMENT TO SUSTAIN ITSELF, THE ABILITY TO PRACTICE HOLISTIC RANCH MANAGEMENT ON A PROFITABLE BASIS MUST BE DEMONSTRATED CONTINUOUSLY. AS SUCH, DIXON RANCHES, INC. IS A FUNCTIONALLY RELATED BUSINESS WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 4942[J][5] AND 4943[D][3] OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND SECTION 53.4942[A]-2[C][3][III] OF THE TREASURY REGULATIONS.IN DECEMBER 2012, DIXON RANCHES, INC. WAS LIQUIDATED AND DISSOLVED.

    TY 2012 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    The Dixon Water Foundation
    EIN: 75-2521176
    Software ID:12000229
    Software Version:2012v2.0
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    Miscellaneous 48,335 3,990 44,345 38,238,314
    Land 36,524,941   36,524,941  
    Improvements 1,557,399 392,658 1,164,741  
    Buildings 559,279 100,433 458,846  
    Machinery and Equipment 15,715 13,231 2,484  
    Furniture and Fixtures 132,819 122,521 10,298  
    Auto./Transportation Equip. 72,884 40,225 32,659  


    TY 2012 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    The Dixon Water Foundation
    EIN: 75-2521176
    Software ID:12000229
    Software Version:2012v2.0
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL FEES @ 50%   13,238 0 13,237
    LEGAL FEES 26,475 0 0 0


    TY 2012 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    The Dixon Water Foundation
    EIN: 75-2521176
    Software ID:12000229
    Software Version:2012v2.0
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    DUE FROM DIXON RANCHES, INC. 1,031,229 1,384,976 1,384,976


    TY 2012 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    The Dixon Water Foundation
    EIN: 75-2521176
    Software ID:12000229
    Software Version:2012v2.0
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    UTILITIES 7,070      
    TRAINING COURSES 730      
    TELEPHONE 5,840      
    REPAIRS - BEAR CREEK [OUTREACH] 6,357     6,357
    Rental Expenses 827 414   413
    RANCH COSTS - INSURANCE - W/C 10,062     10,062
    POSTAGE AND DELIVERY 1,180      
    PAYROLL CONTRACTOR PAYMENTS 600      
    PARKING 217      
    OFFICE SUPPLIES 10,714      
    MISCELLANEOUS 651      
    MISCELLANEOUS 1,613      
    MEALS & ENTERTAINMENT 13,645      
    INTERNET 1,243      
    INSURANCE 59,550      
    EVENTS/SPONSORSHIPS [OUTREACH] 22,176     22,176
    EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES [OUTREACH] 23,651     23,651
    DIRECT COSTS - LEO/PITTMAN RANCH 810     810


    TY 2012 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    The Dixon Water Foundation
    EIN: 75-2521176
    Software ID:12000229
    Software Version:2012v2.0
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    ROYALTY PAYMENT 1,448,099    
    PARTNERSHIP INCOM/LOSS -931    
    MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 171,491    
    LEASE/WATER INCOME -601    


    TY 2012 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    The Dixon Water Foundation
    EIN: 75-2521176
    Software ID:12000229
    Software Version:2012v2.0
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    DUE TO DIXON RANCHES   1,061
    TAX LIABILITY ACCOUNT - SUTA 2,629 2,070
    TAX LIABILITY ACCOUNT 2,289 -1,944


    TY 2012 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    The Dixon Water Foundation
    EIN: 75-2521176
    Software ID:12000229
    Software Version:2012v2.0
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    CONSULTING FEES 20,088 0 0 0
    BROKERAGE FEES - INVESTMENT ADVISOR 25,612 25,612 0 0


    TY 2012 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    The Dixon Water Foundation
    EIN: 75-2521176
    Software ID:12000229
    Software Version:2012v2.0
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    TAXES - PROPERTY TAXES [OUTREACH] 39,835     39,835
    TAXES - FEDERAL INCOME 33,440      
    PAYROLL TAXES - M. BOOKHOUT @ 4%       2,600
    PAYROLL TAXES - J. SAMFORD @ 4%       1,629
    PAYROLL TAXES 17,464