Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Nonexempt Charitable Trust
Treated as a Private Foundation
Note. The foundation may be able to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2012
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2012, or tax year beginning 01-01-2012 , and ending 12-31-2012
Name of foundation
DONALD A BURNS FOUNDATION INC
 
% GINGER GIBAS
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)450 ROYAL PALM WAYSuite 450Room/suite
City or town, state, and ZIP code
PALM BEACH, FL33480
A Employer identification number

65-0870379
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(561) 655-7550
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$10,190,885
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) 0
2 Check bullet
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 1,226 1,226 1,226
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 50,189 50,189 50,189
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 2,472,690
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 5,039,765
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 2,472,690
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 64,284
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)....... 4,577 4,577 4,577
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 2,528,682 2,528,682 120,276
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 132,849 33,212 132,849  
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 103,708   103,708  
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... 1,934 0 1,934 0
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... 11,050 2,763 11,050 0
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... 2,176   2,176  
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions) 29,618 11,216 29,618 19,304
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 975    
20 Occupancy.............. 112,597   112,597  
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications.......... 1,091   1,091  
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... 409,894 21,279 62,563  
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 805,892 68,470 457,586 19,304
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 461,690 461,690
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 1,267,582 68,470 457,586 480,994
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 1,261,100
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 2,460,212
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............... 100 100 100
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 297,620 1,800,356 1,800,356
3 Accounts receivable bullet3,156
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   3,156 3,156 3,156
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) bullet2,004,117
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   1,548,280 Click to see attachment2,004,117 2,004,117
8 Inventories for sale or use...............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges...........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 2,189,448 Click to see attachment2,280,998 3,138,400
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)...........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet256,104
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet253,645 3,434 Click to see attachment2,459 2,459
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment1,873,850 Click to see attachment1,085,802 Click to see attachment3,242,297
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 5,915,888 7,176,988 10,190,885
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable...................    
19 Deferred revenue..................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons 826 826
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).......... 826 826
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted....................    
25 Temporarily restricted................    
26 Permanently restricted................    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds.........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 5,915,062 7,176,162
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see page 17 of the
instructions).................... 5,915,062 7,176,162
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of
the instructions).................. 5,915,888 7,176,988
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 5,915,062
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 1,261,100
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3  
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 7,176,162
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 7,176,162
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 GS 238-4 ST COVERED      
b GS 238-4 LT COVERED      
c GS 238-4 LT NON COVERED      
d GS 138-0 ST COVERED      
e GS 138-0 LT COVERED      
GS 891-5 LT NON COVERED      
GS 890-7 ST COVERED      
GS 890-7 ST NON COVERED      
GS 890-7 LT COVERED      
GS 890-7 LT NON COVERED      
GS 898-0 ST COVERED      
GS 899-8 LT COVERED      
GS 853-3 ST COVERED      
ML 02101 LT NON COVERED      
ML 02102 ST COVERED      
ML 02102 LT COVERED      
ML 02102 LT NON COVERED      
ML 02104 ST COVERED      
ML 02104 LT NON COVERED      
ML 02105 ST COVERED      
ML 02106 ST COVERED      
ML 02106 LT COVERED      
ML 02107 ST COVERED      
ML 02107 LT COVERED      
ML 02108 ST COVERED      
ML 02108 LT COVERED      
ML 02109 ST COVERED      
ML 02109 ST NON COVERED      
ML 02109 LT COVERED      
ML 02109 LT NON COVERED      
ML 02109 ST NON COVERED      
ML 02108 ST NON COVERED      
GS 898-0 LT COVERED      
GS 899-8 ST COVERED      
ST CAPITAL GAIN FROM K-1S      
LT CAPITAL GAIN FROM K-1S      
LT CAPITAL GAIN ON DISPOSAL OF K-1S      
POWERSHARES DB AGRICULTURE FD   2012-05-23 2012-11-30
(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 69,503   64,512 4,991
b 32,702   33,874 -1,172
c 68,422   65,220 3,202
d 18,987   14,402 4,585
e 11,780   11,840 -60
846,331   217,500 628,831
5,936   3,664 2,272
248   249 -1
4,749   6,179 -1,430
3,639   3,702 -63
29,003   24,844 4,159
17,449   15,590 1,859
12,129   11,820 309
2,150,001   453,780 1,696,221
175,107   164,838 10,269
115,124   108,869 6,255
58,525   48,836 9,689
5   5  
13   13  
8,054   7,943 111
33,967   32,785 1,182
68,025   63,933 4,092
1,091   1,126 -35
44,371   38,284 6,087
268,208   258,716 9,492
240,674   233,972 6,702
472,759   453,763 18,996
350   316 34
23,016   20,629 2,387
96,396   111,460 -15,064
7,148   5,998 1,150
76   76  
16,224   20,673 -4,449
63,760   61,220 2,540
4,044     4,044
25,601     25,601
39,718     39,718
6,630   6,444 186
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       4,991
b       -1,172
c       3,202
d       4,585
e       -60
      628,831
      2,272
      -1
      -1,430
      -63
      4,159
      1,859
      309
      1,696,221
      10,269
      6,255
      9,689
       
       
      111
      1,182
      4,092
      -35
      6,087
      9,492
      6,702
      18,996
      34
      2,387
      -15,064
      1,150
       
      -4,449
      2,540
      4,044
      25,601
      39,718
      186
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 2,472,690
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 64,284
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 272,523 9,815,518 0.027765
2010 378,275 9,138,455 0.041394
2009 806,306 7,476,295 0.107848
2008 562,857 5,844,963 0.096298
2007 517,580 11,126,583 0.046517
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.319822
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 0.063964
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2012 from Part X, line 5..... 4 9,571,140
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 612,208
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 24,602
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 636,810
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 480,994
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 49,204
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 49,204
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 49,204
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2012 estimated tax payments and 2011 overpayment credited to 2012 6a 16,000
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source....... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868) 6c 15,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 31,000
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 18,204
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2013 estimated taxBullet   Refunded Bullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see page 19 of
the instructions for definition)?............................
1b
 
No
If the answer is “Yes” to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If “Yes,” attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If “Yes,” attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If “Yes,” attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
  • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If “Yes,” complete Part II, col. (c), and Part XV.
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletFL
    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 addressbulletWWW.DABFOUNDATION.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletGINGER GIBAS Telephone no.bullet (561) 655-7550
    Located atbullet450 ROYAL PALM WAYPALM BEACHFL ZIP+4bullet33480
    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)
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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
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?.........................
    b
    If “Yes,” did it have excess business holdings in 2012 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2012.)....................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2012?
    4b
     
    No
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?...............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 509(a)(1), (2), or (3), or section 4940(d)(2)? (see instructions)........
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?........
    b
    If any answer is “Yes” to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is “Yes” to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?............
    If “Yes,” attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?........................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If “Yes” to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position
    (c) Compensation
    (If not paid, enter
    -0-)
    (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit plans
    and deferred compensation
    (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    DONALD A BURNS PRESIDENT
    15.0
    132,849 0 0
    450 ROYAL PALM WAY
    PALM BEACH,FL33480
    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 BINGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL & PARTNERS 322,790
    2 BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF PB CITY 25,000
    3 PRESERVATION FOUNDATION 25,000
    4 SILVER HILL HOSPITAL 22,000
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Page 7
    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
    4,287,380
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    1,007,902
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    4,421,611
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    9,716,893
    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
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    9,716,893
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1⁄2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    145,753
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    9,571,140
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    478,557
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    478,557
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2012 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    49,204
    b
    Income tax for 2012. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    49,204
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    429,353
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    429,353
    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
    429,353
    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
    480,994
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
    0
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
    0
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
    0
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    480,994
    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
    480,994
    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 7 429,353
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2012:
    a Enter amount for 2011 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:2010, 2009, 2008 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2012:
    a From 2007.......  
    b From 2008....... 65,452
    c From 2009....... 392,278
    d From 2010.......  
    e From 2011.......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 457,730
    4Qualifying distributions for 2012 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 480,994
    a Applied to 2011, but not more than line 2a 0
    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..... 429,353
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 51,641
    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 5 509,371
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ...........
    0
    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 ...........
    0
    e Undistributed income for 2011. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............
    0
    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 ......
    509,371
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2008.... 65,452
    b Excess from 2009.... 392,278
    c Excess from 2010....  
    d Excess from 2011....  
    e Excess from 2012.... 51,641
    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 or e-mail of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    GINGER GIBAS
    450 ROYAL PALM WAY SUITE 450
    PALM BEACH,FL33480
    (561) 655-7855
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    PLEASE CONTACT FOR INFORMATION BEFORE SUBMITTING
    cAny submission deadlines:
    VARIOUS
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    NONE
    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
    NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
    733 3RD AVE
    NEW YORK,NY10017
    NONE   GENERAL SUPPORT 250
    ST JUDE
    ST JUDE CHILDRENS RESEARCH HOSPIT
    262 DANNY THOMAS PLACE
    MEMPHIS,TN38105
    NONE   GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION
    4742N 24TH ST SUITE 400
    PHOENIX,AZ85016
    NONE   GENERAL SUPPORT 5,500
    PAN MASS CHALLENGE
    77 4TH AVENUE
    NEEDHAM,MA02494
    NONE   GENERAL SUPPORT 100
    COMMUNITY FOUND OF PB & MARTIN COUNTIES
    700 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY SUITE 200
    WEST PALM BEACH,FL33401
    NONE   GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    NANTUCKET ATHENEUM
    ONE INDIA ST
    NANTUCKET,MA02554
    NONE   GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    COMPASS
    75 FIFTY STREET W SUITE 304
    ST PAUL,MN55102
    NONE   GENERAL SUPPORT 900
    THE JEWISH GUILD FOR THE BLIND
    15 WEST 65TH STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10023
    NONE   GENERAL SUPPORT 500
    THE PERLMAN MUSIC PROGRAM
    19 WEST 69TH STREET SUITE 304
    NEW YORK,NY10023
    NONE   GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    PRESERVATION FOUNDATION
    311 PERUVIAN AVE
    PALM BEACH,FL33480
    NONE   GENERAL SUPPORT 25,000
    MOLLY LAUIS
    311 PERUVIAN AVE
    PALM BEACH,FL33480
    NONE   GENERAL SUPPORT 150
    NANTUCKET AIDS NETWORK
    35 OLD SOUTH ROAD
    NANTUCKET,MA02554
    NONE   GENERAL SUPPORT 12,000
    BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF PB
    800 NORTHPOINT PARKWAY
    SUITE 204
    WEST PALM BEACH,FL334071946
    NONE   GENERAL SUPPORT 25,000
    GLADES ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
    1200 EAST MAIN STREET
    PAHOKEE,FL33476
    NONE   GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    NANTUCKET HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
    PO BOX 1016
    NANTUCKET,MA02554
    NONE   GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    PAINT VALLEY YOUTH
    7454 U S 50
    BAINBRIDGE,OH45612
    NONE   GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    SILVER HILL HOSPITAL
    208 VALLEY RD
    NEW CANAAN,CT06840
    NONE   GENERAL SUPPORT 22,000
    BINGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL & PARTNERS
    75 FRANCIS ST
    BOSTON,MA02115
    NONE   GENERAL SUPPORT 322,790
    Total .................................bullet 3a 461,690
    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 1,226  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 50,189  
    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 2,472,690  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: aK-1 INCOME     41 4,577  
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   2,528,682  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    132,528,682
    (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
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    Firm's addressbullet







    Firm's EINbullet
    Phone no.
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    TY 2012 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    DONALD A BURNS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 65-0870379
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 11,050 2,763 11,050  

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    TY 2012 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    DONALD A BURNS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 65-0870379
    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
    FURNITURE & FIXTUR 1998-11-16 114,609 114,609 SL 7        
    COPIER 1998-12-16 3,865 3,865 SL 7        
    COMPUTERS 1998-12-22 16,000 16,000 SL 5        
    PHONE SYSTEMS 1998-12-22 2,153 2,153 SL 7        
    FAX MACHINE 1998-12-22 283 283 SL 7        
    FURNITURE & FIXTUR 1998-12-22 2,392 2,392 SL 7        
    OFFICE IMPROVEMENT 1999-04-20 11,508 11,508 SL 7        
    FURNITURE & FIXTUR 1999-03-09 75,669 75,669 SL 7        
    FURNITURE & FIXTUR 2000-05-31 1,028 1,028 SL 7        
    FURNITURE & FIXTUR 2000-08-22 1,652 1,652 SL 7        
    COMPUTER 2000-10-31 2,450 2,450 SL 5        
    FURNITURE & FIXTUR 2000-12-22 3,198 3,198 SL 7        
    OFFICE EQUIPMENT 2000-12-27 182 182 SL 5        
    LAPTOP COMPUTER 2001-09-19 2,611 2,611 SL 5        
    OFFICE EQUIPMENT 2006-01-31 9,027 9,027 SL 5        
    LAPTOP COMPUTER 2006-05-24 4,536 4,536 SL 5        
    OFFICE IMPROVEMENT 2009-01-21 218 91 SL 7 31      
    OFFICE EQUIPMENT 2010-07-01 4,722 1,416 SL 5 944      

    TY 2012 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    DONALD A BURNS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 65-0870379
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    GS SECURITIES 13 13
    CALL SHARES 302,505 1,101,136
    MERRILL LYNCH 1,978,480 2,037,251

    TY 2012 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    DONALD A BURNS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 65-0870379
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    FURNITURE & FIXTUR 114,609 114,609    
    COPIER 3,865 3,865    
    COMPUTERS 16,000 16,000    
    PHONE SYSTEMS 2,153 2,153    
    FAX MACHINE 283 283    
    FURNITURE & FIXTUR 2,392 2,392    
    OFFICE IMPROVEMENT 11,508 11,508    
    FURNITURE & FIXTUR 75,669 75,669    
    FURNITURE & FIXTUR 1,028 1,028    
    FURNITURE & FIXTUR 1,652 1,652    
    COMPUTER 2,450 2,450    
    FURNITURE & FIXTUR 3,198 3,198    
    OFFICE EQUIPMENT 182 182    
    LAPTOP COMPUTER 2,611 2,611    
    OFFICE EQUIPMENT 9,027 9,027    
    LAPTOP COMPUTER 4,536 4,536    
    OFFICE IMPROVEMENT 218 122 96  
    OFFICE EQUIPMENT 4,722 2,360 2,362  


    TY 2012 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    DONALD A BURNS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 65-0870379
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL FEES 1,934   1,934  


    TY 2012 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    DONALD A BURNS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 65-0870379
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    BLUE RIDGE 1,067,773 67,773 2,224,268
    OTHER ASSETS 6,077 6,077 6,077
    GMS ALPHA + ARTISAN 300,000    
    GMS INT'L EQ TRILOGY 500,000    
    OTHER RECEIVABLE   1,000,000 1,000,000
    OTHER ASSETS   11,952 11,952


    TY 2012 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    DONALD A BURNS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 65-0870379
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    BANK SERVICE CHARGES 184 184 184  
    INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEE 19,349 19,349 19,349  
    LOSS ON LIQUIDATION OF K-1 347,331      
    EQUIPMENT RENTAL 1,553   1,553  
    INSURANCE 19,377   19,377  
    POSTAGE AND DELIVERY 568   568  
    SUPPLIES 1,025   1,025  
    UTILITIES 536   536  
    TELEPHONE 14,690   14,690  
    MISC & OTHER EXPENSES 905   905  
    PAYCHEX FEES 1,963   1,963  
    DUES AND SUBSCRIPTONS 211   211  
    REPAIRS 456   456  
    K-1 OTHER EXPENSE 1,746 1,746 1,746  


    TY 2012 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    DONALD A BURNS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 65-0870379
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    OTHER INCOME 4,577 4,577 4,577


    TY 2012 OtherNotesLoansRcvblShortSch2
    Name:
    DONALD A BURNS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 65-0870379
    Name of 501(c)(3) Organization Balance Due
    MORTGAGE RECEIVABLE - VFW
     
    1,458,027
    MORTGAGE RECEIVABLE - 1700 DIXIE
     
    546,090


    TY 2012 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    DONALD A BURNS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 65-0870379
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    PROF FEES/ COMPUTER SERVICES 2,176   2,176  


    TY 2012 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    DONALD A BURNS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 65-0870379
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EMPLOYER PAYROLL TAXES 19,304 1,930 19,304 19,304
    FEDERAL EXCISE TAX 8,473 8,473 8,473  
    LICENSES AND PERMITS 1,028   1,028  
    FOREIGN TAX WITHHELD 813 813 813