Form990-PF
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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
Hamilton Family Foundation Inc
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)411 E Wisconsin Ave Ste 1000 vonBri   Room/suite
City or town, state, and ZIP code
Milwaukee, WI53202
A Employer identification number

39-1980599
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(414) 287-1235
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$3,319,048J 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 35 35  
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 64,809 58,156  
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 16,577
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 193,336
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 16,577
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 455    
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 81,876 74,768  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 19,000 1,737   17,100
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 3,438 315   3,094
b Accounting fees (attach schedule).......        
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 15,046 13,758    
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions) Click to see attachment 804 804    
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 645 59   580
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 38,933 16,673   20,774
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 195,000 195,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 233,933 16,673   215,774
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -152,057
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 58,095
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............... 32,845 26,215 26,215
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 185,710 80,766 81,833
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) 141,533 Click to see attachment146,686 157,871
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 1,965,614 Click to see attachment1,929,981 2,610,168
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........ 49,685 Click to see attachment49,685 51,590
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)........... 476,000 Click to see attachment476,000 391,371
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 2,851,387 2,709,333 3,319,048
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......... 2,851,387 2,699,333
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds   10,000
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see page 17 of the
instructions).................... 2,851,387 2,709,333
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of
the instructions).................. 2,851,387 2,709,333
Part III Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1 Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree
with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)............... 1 2,851,387
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 -152,057
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 3 10,003
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 2,709,333
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 2,709,333
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 Litigation settlements      
c Capital gain distributions      
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 180,448   176,759 3,689
b 5     5
c 12,883     12,883
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       3,689
b       5
c       12,883
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 16,577
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 227,925 3,538,517 000.064413
2010 163,567 3,302,253 000.049532
2009 182,855 2,920,449 000.062612
2008 199,134 3,744,342 000.053183
2007 133,269 4,436,070 000.030042
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 000.259782
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. . . 		3 000.051956
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2012 from Part X, line 5..... 4 3,324,720
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 172,739
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 581
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 173,320
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 215,774
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 1 581
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............................ 3 581
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- ..... 5 581
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2012 estimated tax payments and 2011 overpayment credited to 2012 6a 1,677
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: 1677 7 1,677
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 1,096
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2013 estimated taxBullet1,096 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)
    bulletWI
    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 addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletSally H Lensink Telephone no.bullet (920) 564-3884
    Located atbulletPO Box 700440OostburgWI ZIP+4bullet53070
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16
    At any time during calendar year 2012, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16
     
    No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the “Yes” column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?.........................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?.................
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check “No”
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).........
    b
    If any answer is “Yes” to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see page 20 of the instructions)?...
    1b
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2012?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2012, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2012?...............
    If “Yes,” list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer “No” and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
    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
     
     
    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
     
    No
    Form 990-PF (2012)
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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
    Douglas H Hamilton President/Dir
    001.00     		6,000    
    PO Box 700440
    Oostburg,WI53070
    Sally H Lensink Treasurer/Dir
    002.00     		7,000    
    PO Box 700440
    Oostburg,WI53070
    Jane Musich Hamilton Vice President
    001.00     		6,000    
    PO Box 700440
    Oostburg,WI53070
    Maria Jarvi Asst Treasurer
    000.00     		0    
    PO Box 700440
    Oostburg,WI53070
    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 N/A 0
    2  
    3  
    4  
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    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1 N/A  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See page 24 of the instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3..........................bullet  
    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,
    see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    3,286,544
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    88,806
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    3,375,350
    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
    3,375,350
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1⁄2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) Click to see attachment.............................
    4
    50,630
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    3,324,720
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    166,236
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    166,236
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2012 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    581
    b
    Income tax for 2012. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    581
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    165,655
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    10,000
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    175,655
    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
    175,655
    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
    215,774
    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
    215,774
    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
    581
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    215,193
    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 7 175,655
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2012:
    a Enter amount for 2011 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2012:
    a From 2007.......  
    b From 2008.......  
    c From 2009.......  
    d From 2010.......  
    e From 2011....... 9,711
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 9,711
    4Qualifying distributions for 2012 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 215,774
    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..... 175,655
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 40,119
    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 49,830
    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 ......     		49,830
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2008....  
    b Excess from 2009....  
    c Excess from 2010....  
    d Excess from 2011.... 9,711
    e Excess from 2012.... 40,119
    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).)
    NONE
    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.
    NONE
    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
    Carroll University
    100 N East Ave
    Waukesha,WI53186     		N/A Public Charitable 20,000
    Crivitz Area Food Pantry
    PO Box 728
    Crivitz,WI54114     		N/A Public Charitable 5,000
    Denison University
    Box D
    Granville,OH43023     		N/A Public Charitable 10,000
    Ducks Unlimited
    1 Waterfowl Way
    Memphis,TN38120     		N/A Public Charitable 10,000
    Fisher House Wisconsin
    5000 W National Ave
    Milwaukee,WI53295     		N/A Public Charitable 40,000
    Hunger Task Force
    201 S Hawley Ct
    Milwaukee,WI53214     		N/A Public Charitable 3,000
    The Nature Conservancy of WI
    633 W Main St
    Madison,WI53703     		N/A Public Charitable 10,000
    The Neighborhood House
    2819 Richardson Pl
    Milwaukee,WI53208     		N/A Public Charitable 6,000
    Noquemanon Trails Network Council
    PO Box 746
    Marquette,MI49855     		N/A Public Charitable 2,000
    Northeast Wisconsin Land Trust
    14 Tri-Park Way Ste 1
    Appleton,WI54914     		N/A Public Charitable 10,000
    Northlands Rescue Mission Inc
    420 Division Ave
    Grand Forks,ND58201     		N/A Public Charitable 2,000
    Raptor Education Group
    N2160 W Rollwood Rd
    Antigo,WI54409     		N/A Public Charitable 5,000
    Saint Boniface Episcopal Church
    3906 W Mequon Rd
    Mequon,WI53092     		N/A Public Charitable 8,000
    Salvation Army
    PO Box 26019
    Wauwatosa,WI53226     		N/A Public Charitable 10,000
    Salvation Army
    PO Box 1207
    Sheboygan,WI53082     		N/A Public Charitable 10,000
    Planned Parenthood
    302 N Adams St Ste 201
    Green Bay,WI54301     		N/A Public Charitable 1,000
    Stars and Stripes Honor Flight
    PO Box 636
    Port Washington,WI54074     		N/A Public Charitable 7,000
    Toys for Tots
    2401 S Lincoln Memorial Dr
    Milwaukee,WI53207     		N/A Public Charitable 10,000
    Oostburg Ambulance
    20 S 11th Street
    Oostburg,WI53070     		N/A Public Charitable 5,000
    American Red Cross of Sheboygan County
    2032 Erie Avenue
    Sheboygan,WI53081     		N/A Public Charitable 1,000
    Channel 1036 Friends
    700 W State St
    Milwaukee,WI53233     		N/A Public Charitable 5,500
    The Nature Conservancy of Iowa
    505 5th Ave Ste 930
    Des Moines,IA50309     		N/A Public Charitable 1,000
    Planned Parenthood
    425 Cherry St SE
    Grand Rapids,MI49503     		N/A Public Charitable 1,000
    Safe Harbor of Sheboygan County
    PO Box 582
    Sheboygan,WI53082     		N/A Public Charitable 5,500
    Salvation Army
    110 E Mill St
    Plymouth,WI53073     		N/A Public Charitable 4,000
    University School of Milwaukee Corp
    2100 Fairy Chasm Rd
    Milwaukee,WI53217     		N/A Public Charitable 3,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 195,000
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Page 11
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3Interest on savings and temporary cash investments     14 35  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 58,156 6,653
    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     14 16,577  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: aNon Dividend Distribution-SPDR     42 455  
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   75,223 6,653
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    1381,876
    (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.)
    4 Tax exempt interest on state and local bonds excluded by IRC Sec. 103.
    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: 12000057
    Software Version: 12.18.605.2
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    TY 2012 GainLossSaleOtherAssetsSch
    Name:
    Hamilton Family Foundation Inc
    EIN: 39-1980599
    Software ID:12000057
    Software Version:12.18.605.2
    Name Date Acquired How Acquired Date Sold Purchaser Name Gross Sales Price Basis Basis Method Sales Expenses Total (net) Accumulated Depreciation
    Publicly traded securities         180,448 176,759     3,689  
    Litigation settlements         5       5  
    Capital gain distributions         12,883       12,883  

    TY 2012 GeneralExplanationAttachment
    Name:
    Hamilton Family Foundation Inc
    EIN: 39-1980599
    Software ID:12000057
    Software Version:12.18.605.2
    Identifier Return Reference Explanation
        Part VII-B, Line 1A4 The Foundation paid the sum of 19,000 in Trustee fees to the Trustees. These fees relate to the management of the investments and grants paid to qualifying charitable organizations. It is believed that the fees were necessary for the exempt purposes of the Foundation and were reasonable in amount for the services rendered. Accordingly, the payment of the fees is an excepted transaction within the meaning of IRC Sec. 4941D2E and Treas. Reg. Sec. 53.4941D-3C.

    TY 2012 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    Hamilton Family Foundation Inc
    EIN: 39-1980599
    Software ID:12000057
    Software Version:12.18.605.2
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    Kraft Foods Inc 5.25 2013-10-01 49,685 51,590

    TY 2012 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    Hamilton Family Foundation Inc
    EIN: 39-1980599
    Software ID:12000057
    Software Version:12.18.605.2
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    600 shares of Berkshire Hathaway 42,138 53,820
    2000 shares of Exxon Mobil 69,696 173,100
    1000 shares of Johnson Johnson 55,220 70,100
    12000 shares of Johnson Controls 157,606 368,040
    5448 shares of American Grwth Fd 146,658 186,875
    3112 shares of Blackrock Intl Opp 96,115 106,643
    9705 shares of Blackrock Eqty Div 153,070 193,425
    5248 shares of Davis New York Ven 164,331 184,484
    6933 shares of DWS Rreff Global Infra 70,965 81,819
    6182 shares of Ivy Asset Strategy 136,288 161,177
    3540 shares of Janus Forty Fd Cl 1 110,494 136,917
    16124 shares of Mainstay Large Cap 97,070 128,673
    5076 shares of MFS Val Fd Cl 1 106,141 129,243
    5508 shares of Perkins Mid Cap Val 109,998 117,558
    6046 shares of T Rowe Price Real Estate 83,459 127,037
    22057 shares of Templeton For Fd 138,733 149,768
    4526 shares of Templeton Glbl Bd Fd 58,106 60,385
    700 shares of SPDR Gold Trust 72,919 113,414
    1000 shares of Altria Group 27,616 31,440
    1000 shares of Coca Cola 33,358 36,250

    TY 2012 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    Hamilton Family Foundation Inc
    EIN: 39-1980599
    Software ID:12000057
    Software Version:12.18.605.2
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

     
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

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


    146,686
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


    157,871


    TY 2012 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    Hamilton Family Foundation Inc
    EIN: 39-1980599
    Software ID:12000057
    Software Version:12.18.605.2
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    AXA Accumulator Elite 07 Policy AT COST 476,000 391,371

    TY 2012 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    Hamilton Family Foundation Inc
    EIN: 39-1980599
    Software ID:12000057
    Software Version:12.18.605.2
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    von Briesen Roper, s.c. 3,438 315   3,094


    TY 2012 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    Hamilton Family Foundation Inc
    EIN: 39-1980599
    Software ID:12000057
    Software Version:12.18.605.2
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Postmaster--PO Box rental and postage 100 9   90
    Dept of Financial Inst annual report 10 1   9
    Check Order 87 8   78
    SPDR Gold Tr fees 448 41   403


    TY 2012 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    Hamilton Family Foundation Inc
    EIN: 39-1980599
    Software ID:12000057
    Software Version:12.18.605.2
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    Non Dividend Distribution--SPDR 455    


    TY 2012 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    Hamilton Family Foundation Inc
    EIN: 39-1980599
    Software ID:12000057
    Software Version:12.18.605.2
    Description Amount
    Basis adjustment--SPDR 3
    Recovery of amount treated as qualifying distribution in 2011 Toys for Tots 10,000


    TY 2012 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    Hamilton Family Foundation Inc
    EIN: 39-1980599
    Software ID:12000057
    Software Version:12.18.605.2
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Merrill Lynch-Investment management 15,046 13,758    


    TY 2012 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    Hamilton Family Foundation Inc
    EIN: 39-1980599
    Software ID:12000057
    Software Version:12.18.605.2
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Foreign tax paid 804 804