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 11-01-2012 , and ending 10-31-2013
Name of foundation
Dart Foundation
fka Solid Waste Management Foundation

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)500 Hogsback Rd   Room/suite
City or town, state, and ZIP code
Mason, MI488549547
A Employer identification number

38-2849841
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(517) 244-2742
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$612,976J 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) 4,500,000
2 Check bullet
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 86 86  
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10  
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a  
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 0
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 4,500,086 86  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule).......        
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 51,220 0   51,220
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)        
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 12,150 0   12,150
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 7,070 0   7,070
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 70,440 0   70,440
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 4,376,299 4,376,299
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 4,446,739 0   4,446,739
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 53,347
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 86
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)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing...............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 100,950 100,950 100,950
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see page 15 of the
instructions)....................      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use...............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges...........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........      
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)........... 458,679 Click to see attachment512,026 512,026
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet20,624
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet20,624      
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 559,629 612,976 612,976
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 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......... 0 0
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 559,629 612,976
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see page 17 of the
instructions).................... 559,629 612,976
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of
the instructions).................. 559,629 612,976
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)............... 1 559,629
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 53,347
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3 0
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 612,976
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 5 0
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 612,976
Form 990-PF (2012)
Form 990-PF (2012)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.) 		(b) How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c) Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d) Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1a
b
c
d
e
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a
b
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2  
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 3,847,825 972,154 3.958041
2010 3,516,006 899,748 3.907768
2009 3,678,610 1,090,222 3.374184
2008 3,498,781 1,266,156 2.763310
2007 4,370,464 625,218 6.990304
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 20.993607
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 4.198721
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2012 from Part X, line 5..... 4 927,180
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 3,892,970
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 1
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 3,892,971
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 4,446,739
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See
the Part VI instructions.
Form 990-PF (2012)
Form 990-PF (2012)
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see page 18 of the instructions)
1a Bulletand enter “N/A” on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 1
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 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2............................ 3 1
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-). 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 1
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2012 estimated tax payments and 2011 overpayment credited to 2012 6a 900
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source....... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868) 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 900
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 10 899
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2013 estimated taxBullet899 Refunded Bullet 11 0
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$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
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)
    bulletMI
    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.Click to see attachment
    10
    Yes
     
    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 addressbulletForms 990-PF are available at www.guidestar.org
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletJulie Walker and Teri Hull Telephone no.bullet (517) 676-3800
    Located atbullet500 Hogsback RdMasonMI ZIP+4bullet488549547
    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
    Yes
     
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bulletCJ
    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
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is “Yes” to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?............
    If “Yes,” attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?........................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If “Yes” to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
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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
    Robert C Dart Chairman, President, Secretary
    0.00     		0 0 0
    500 Hogsback Rd
    Mason,MI488549547
    Claire T Dart Vice President, Treasurer
    0.00     		0 0 0
    1952 Field Rd
    Sarasota,FL34231
    James D Lammers Vice President
    0.00     		0 0 0
    500 Hogsback Rd
    Mason,MI488549547
    Francis X Liesman Assistant Secretary
    0.00     		0 0 0
    500 Hogsback Rd
    Mason,MI488549547
    Kenneth B Dart Vice President
    0.00     		0 0 0
    PO Box 31300
    Grand Cayman   kY1-1206
    CJ
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE.”
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
    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
    Frank M Ochberg Consulting 50,000
    4211 Okemos Road Suite 6
    Okemos,MI48864
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    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 Support of "Gifts from Within". The foundation paid for the services of a MD to assist with research & training programs that focus on victims of PTSD 15,297
    2 The foundation paid for the services of a MD to consult to the Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma (Univ. of Wash) to improve media coverage of trauma, conflict and tragedy. 9,187
    3 The foundation paid for the services of a MD to consult with the Academy for Critical Incident Analysis at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice to support the development and dissemination of course curricula and supporting media for the teaching of critical incident analysis 11,090
    4 The foundation paid for the services of a MD to consult with the Dart Society to support the advancement of compassionate and ethical coverage of trauma, conflict and soc. injustice. 21,623
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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 None 0
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See page 24 of the instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3..........................bullet0
    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
    0
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    941,299
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    941,299
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    941,299
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1⁄2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    14,119
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    927,180
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    46,359
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    46,359
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2012 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    1
    b
    Income tax for 2012. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    1
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    46,358
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    46,358
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII,
    line 1................................
    7
    46,358
    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
    4,446,739
    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
     
    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
    4,446,739
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see instructions).................
    5
    1
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    4,446,738
    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 46,358
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2012:
    a Enter amount for 2011 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2012:
    a From 2007.......  
    b From 2008.......  
    c From 2009....... 3,376,254
    d From 2010....... 3,471,021
    e From 2011....... 3,799,219
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 10,646,494
    4Qualifying distributions for 2012 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 4,446,739
    a Applied to 2011, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions)......     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions).........     		0
    d Applied to 2012 distributable amount..... 46,358
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 4,400,381
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2012. 0 0
    (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 15,046,875
    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......     		0
    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) .............     		0
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2007 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2013.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		15,046,875
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2008....  
    b Excess from 2009.... 3,376,254
    c Excess from 2010.... 3,471,021
    d Excess from 2011.... 3,799,219
    e Excess from 2012.... 4,400,381
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Page 9
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2012, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2012 (b) 2011 (c) 2010 (d) 2009
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ....     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets” alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment” alternative test— enter 2⁄3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support” alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    Dart Foundation Attn Claudia Descha
    500 Hogsback Rd
    Mason,MI488549547
    (517) 244-2190
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    Application should be by letter and include a detailed description of the project and the amount of funding requested. A copy of the IRS determination letter is required.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    None
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Other limitations: No grants to individuals. Fields of interest: Education, engineering & technology, environment, science, youth, math, journalism, victims. Geographic Preference: Historically giving primarily in regions of CA, MI, WA, GA, NC, KY, IL, MS, FL, TX, PA.
    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
    All Faiths Food Bank
    8171 Blaikie Court
    Sarasota,FL34240     		None Public Charity General support 3,000
    American Cave Conservation Association Inc
    PO Box 409
    Horse Cave,KY42749     		None Public Charity General Support 10,000
    American Red Cross-Mid Michigan Chapter
    1800 E Grand River Ave
    Lansing,MI489097601     		None Public Charity Challenge grant, Hurricane Sandy relief effort 175,000
    Assistance League of Riverside
    3707 Sunnyside Drive
    Riverside,CA92506     		None Public Charity General Support - Operation School Bell 5,000
    Atlantic Technical Center and Technical High School
    4700 Coconut Creek Parkway
    Coconut Creek,FL33063     		None School STEM Grant - Robotics Program 5,460
    Aurora University
    347 S Gladstone Ave
    Aurora,IL60506     		None School STEM RFP 4,800
    Avalon Independent School District
    Box 455
    Avalon,TX76623     		None School STEM RFP 5,000
    Back to Basics Inc
    13754 Green Tree Trail
    Wellington,FL33414     		None Public Charity General Support 1,500
    Bareville Fire Company #1
    211 E Main Street
    Bareville,PA175400335     		None Public Charity Toward firetruck 5,000
    Barren County Middle School
    555 Trojan Trail
    Glasgow,KY42141     		None School STEM RFP 5,000
    Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sun Coast
    101 W Venice Ave Suite 34
    Venice,FL34285     		None Public Charity General Support 1,000
    Boys and Girls Club of Lancaster
    116 South Water St PO Box 104
    Lancaster,PA176080104     		None Public Charity STEM Grant - Science and Nature programs 3,180
    Boys and Girls Club of Lansing
    34315 Pleasant Grove Road
    Lansing,MI48910     		None PUblic Charity Project Learn: Building Literacy & Character 10,000
    Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota County
    PO Box 4068
    Sarasota,FL34230     		None Public Charity PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS Program 38,000
    Boys and Girls Club of Thurston County
    905 24th Way SW Ste B3
    Olympia,WA98502     		None Public Charity Project Learn 2,500
    Broward Children's Center Inc
    200 SE 19th Avenue
    Pompano Beach,FL330607543     		None Public Charity General Support 1,500
    Broward County Public Schools
    600 Southeast Third Avenue 2nd
    Floor
    Fort Lauderdale,FL33301     		None School STEM Grant 1,295
    Burger King Cancer Caring Center
    4117 Liberty Avenue
    Pittsburgh,PA15224     		None Public Charity General support 1,000
    Capital Area Literacy Coalition
    1028 E Saginaw St
    Lansing,MI48906     		None Public Charity Family School Partnership 18,032
    Capital Area United Way
    1111 Michigan Ave Ste 300
    East Lansing,MI48823     		None Public Charity General support 12,491
    Capital Region Community Foundation
    330 Marshall Street
    Lansing,MI48912     		None Public Charity General Support 15,000
    Cave City Fire and Rescue
    PO Box 567 103 Duke St
    Cave City,KY421270567     		None Government Unit Personal Protective Equipment Replacement Program 2,500
    Caverna Elementary School
    1106 North Dixie Hwy
    Cave City,KY42127     		None Sec. 170(c)(1) STEM RFP 5,000
    Caverna Middle School
    2278 South Dixie Street
    Horse Cave,KY42749     		None School STEM Grants and other General Support 7,520
    Central Caribbean Marine Institute
    PO Box 1461
    Princeton,NJ08540     		None Public Charity New YSI Buoy and Instrumentation 65,000
    Child Protection Center Inc
    1750 17th St Building L
    Sarasota,FL34234     		None Public Charity General support 2,000
    Chino Valley Unified School District
    5472 Park Place
    Chino,CA91710     		None School STEM RFP 1,500
    Christ's Home
    3182 Lincoln Highway East
    Paradise,PA17562     		None Public Charity General support 5,000
    COBYS Family Services
    1417 Oregon Road
    Leola,PA17540     		None Public Charity General Support 2,000
    Columbia University
    Mail Code 3800
    New York,NY10027     		None Sec. 170(c)(1) Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma 1,400,000
    Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities Inc
    4405 DeSoto Rd
    Sarasota,FL34235     		None Public Charity General support 2,000
    Conestoga Valley School District
    2110 Horseshoe Road
    Lancaster,PA17601     		None School STEM RFP 10,000
    Corona-Norco Family Young Mens Christian Association
    1331 River Road
    Corona,CA92880     		None Public Charity STEM Grant 5,000
    Corona-Norco Settlement House Inc
    507 South Vicentia Ave
    Corona,CA92882     		None Public Charity General support 5,000
    Corona-Norco Unified School District
    2840 Clark Avenue
    Norco,CA92860     		None School STEM RFPs 18,500
    Crispus Attucks Community Center
    407 Howard Ave
    Lancaster,PA17608     		None Public Charity STEM Grant - Summer science camp 5,000
    Dansville Schools Education Foundation
    PO Box 202
    Dansville,MI48819     		None Public Charity STEM RFP 1,750
    Deerfield Beach Rotary Fund Inc
    PO Box 100
    Deerfield Beach,FL33443     		None Public Charity Two Scholarships 2,000
    East Aurora School District 131
    500 Tomcat Lane
    Aurora,IL60505     		None school STEM RFP 3,985
    Eaton Rapids Public Schools
    912 Greyhound Dr
    Eaton Rapids,MI48827     		None School STEM RFP 5,000
    Edgewood Village Nonprofit Housing Corporation
    600 West Maple Street
    Lansing,MI48906     		None Public Charity STEM Grant 30,000
    Edmonson County Schools
    100 Wildcat Way PO Box 129
    Brownsville,KY42210     		None School STEM RFP 14,357
    Education Foundation of Sarasota County Inc
    1960 Landings Blvd Ste 326
    Sarasota,FL34231     		None Public Charity Texcellence Digital Learning, Regional Science, Engineering & Technology Fair, Academic Olympics 79,371
    Education Foundation of Waxahachie ISD
    411 N Gibson Street
    Waxahachie,TX75154     		None Public Charity Scholarships 5,000
    Ele's Place Inc
    1145 W Oakland
    Lansing,MI48915     		None Public Charity General Support 5,000
    Ellis County Coalition for Health Options
    411 East Jefferson Street
    Waxahachie,TX75165     		None Public Charity Hope Clinic Mental Health Department 5,000
    Ennis Independent School District
    303 W Knox
    Ennis,TX75119     		None School STEM RFP 5,000
    Ephrata Community Hospital
    PO Box 1002
    Ephrata,PA17522     		None Public Charity Emergency Department Expansion 10,000
    EVE Inc
    PO Box 14149
    Lansing,MI48901     		None Public Charity Teen Room 2,350
    Family Counseling Service of Aurora
    70 S River Street
    Aurora,IL60506     		None Public Charity Sponsorship of Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids Sake Event 1,000
    Fenner Conservancy
    2020 E Mt Hope Ave
    Lansing,MI48910     		None Public Charity Sponsor 2013 Apple Butter Festival 5,000
    Forty Carrots of Sarasota Inc
    1500 S Tuttle Ave
    Sarasota,FL34239     		None Public Charity General Support 10,283
    Foundation for Aurora Township Senior and Youth Services
    PO Box 2847
    Aurora,IL60507     		None Public Charity Upgrade Equipment and purchase new equipment 2,500
    Foundation for Teaching Economics
    260 Russell Blvd Suite B
    Davis,CA956163839     		None Public Charity General support 5,000
    Friends of Disabled Adults and Children Too Inc
    4900 Lewis Rd
    Stone Mountain,GA30083     		None Public Charity General Support 5,000
    Friends of Music Inc
    10026 NW 19th Street
    Coral Springs,FL33071     		None Public Charity Holiday concert with the Presidio Brass 2,500
    Friendship Community
    1149 East Oregon Rd
    Lititz,PA17543     		None Public Charity Support of the PEACE Program 1,000
    Fulton Opera House Foundation
    12 N Prince St
    Lancaster,PA176081865     		None Public Charity 2013 Sensory Friendly Pre-Performance Program 1,500
    Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan
    5470 Davis Road
    Saginaw,MI48604     		None Public Charity Support of Girl Scout outreach program 4,800
    Glasgow Independent Schools
    1601 Columbia Ave
    Glasgow,KY42141     		None School STEM RFP 9,000
    GRAB Fire Department
    1313 Highway 1464
    Greenburg,KY42743     		None Government Unit Personal Protective Equipment 1,500
    Green County High School
    302 Brummal Ave PO Box 227
    Greenburg,KY42743     		None School STEM RFP 4,995
    Green County Sheriff's Department
    203 West Court Street
    Greenburg,KY42743     		None Government Unit Purchase of Reflective Vests 2,500
    H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Foundation
    12902 Magnolia Drive
    Tampa,FL33612     		None Public Charity Research support 75,000
    Hardyville Volunteer Fire Dept Inc
    PO Box 58
    Hardyville,KY42746     		None Public Charity Purchase of new gear for firefighters 5,000
    Hart County High School
    1014 S Dixie HWY
    Munfordville,KY42765     		None School STEM Grant/RFP 9,375
    Hart County Public Library
    500 East Union Street PO Box 337
    Munfordville,KY42765     		None Government Unit Summer reading program 500
    Hart County Schools
    511 West Union Street
    Munfordville,KY42765     		None School Purchase of vision instrument, carrying case and Allen Preschool Acuity 2,623
    Hart of Autism
    PO Box 985
    Munfordville,KY42765     		None Public Charity General Support 1,000
    Haven House
    121 Whitehills Dr PO Box 961
    East Lansing,MI48826     		None Public Charity 30th Anniversary Campaign - General Support 1,000
    Helping All Recover Together
    PO Box 383
    Munfordville,KY42765     		None Public Charity Hart County Repair Affair 1,500
    Henderson Mill Elementary School
    2408 Henderson Mill Rd NE
    Atlanta,GA30345     		None School STEM RFP 5,000
    Highfields Inc
    PO Box 88
    Onondaga,MI49264     		None Public Charity Upgrade to technology organization wide 50,000
    Hillsborough County Public Schools
    702 Entlish Street
    Plant City,FL33567     		None School STEM RFP 4,749
    Hillsborough Education Foundation Inc
    2306 North Howard Avenue No 212
    Tampa,FL33607     		None Public Charity STEM Grant 2,500
    Hollywood Hills High School
    5400 Stirling Rd
    Hollywood,FL33021     		None School STEM RFP 3,264
    Holt Public Schools
    5780 West Holt Road
    Holt,MI48842     		None School STEM RFP 4,832
    Impression 5 Science Center
    200 Museum Dr
    Lansing,MI489331912     		None Public Charity Matching Funds for Exhibit Costs 133,000
    IMSA Fund for Advancement of Education
    1500 Sullivan Road
    Aurora,IL60506     		None Public Charity STEM RFP 4,350
    Ingham Intermediate School District
    2630 W Howell Rd
    Mason,MI48854     		None Sec. 170(c)(1) CHAMP and MASCOTT programs and Community Partner Scholarship 35,500
    ITEC-Lansing
    1614 E Kalamazoo St
    Lansing,MI48912     		None Public Charity Building Tomorrow's Scientists and Engineers 15,000
    James S Hunt Elementary School
    7800 NW 35th Ct
    Coral Springs,FL330653002     		None School STEM RFP 3,681
    John Jay College Foundation Inc
    899 Tenth Ave
    New York,NY10019     		None Public Charity To support ACIA 75,000
    Junior Achievement of Central North Carolina Inc
    3220 Northline Avenue
    Greensboro,NC274087606     		None Public Charity STEM Grant 5,000
    Junior Achievement of Central PA
    1322 Loop Rd
    Lancaster,PA17601     		None Public Charity Funding for three financial literacy classes 2,175
    Junior Achievement of Mid Michigan
    600 W Saint Joseph St 2-G
    Lansing,MI48933     		None Public Charity STEM Grant 10,000
    Kentucky Waterways Alliance Inc
    120 Webster Street No 217
    Louisville,KY40206     		None Public Charity Upper Green River Watershed Watch 2,500
    Kettering University
    1700 University Avenue
    Flint,MI485046214     		None Public Charity In support of the purchase of the sheet and thermoforming line 20,000
    Kiwanis Club of Deerfield Beach Charitable Foundation Inc
    4640 N Federal
    Lighthouse Pt,FL33064     		None Public Charity To purchase books for the Community Reading Room 1,100
    Lafayette Fire Company
    1836 Lincoln Highway East
    Lancaster,PA17602     		None Government Unit For Fire Station 5,000
    Lake Gibson High School
    7007 N Socrum Loop Road
    Lakeland,FL33809     		None School STEM RFP 3,355
    Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic
    223 North Lime St
    Lancaster,PA176022790     		None Public Charity General support 5,000
    Lancaster Community Safety Coalition
    262 Conestoga St
    Lancaster,PA17603     		None Public Charity Support of the Mobilizing and Monitoring Safer Neighborhoods Program 2,000
    Lancaster County Career & Technology Foundation
    1730 Hans Herr Dr
    Willow Street,PA17584     		None Public Charity STEM Grant 5,000
    Lancaster County Therapeutic Riding Inc
    PO Box 10724
    Lancaster,PA176050724     		None Public Charity To sponsor riders during the 2014 therapeutic riding sessions 3,500
    Lancaster County Workforce Investment Board
    313 W Liberty Street Suite 114
    Lancaster,PA17603     		None Government Unit STEM Grant 1,000
    Lancaster General Hospital
    555 North Duke Street
    Lancaster,PA17604     		None Public Charity To support the Lancaster General Health Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Center 5,000
    Lansing Community College Foundation
    520 N Capitol Ave
    Lansing,MI489017210     		None Public Charity Capital campaign- Health & Human Services Career Building 50,000
    Lansing School District
    519 W Kalamazoo St
    Lansing,MI48933     		None Sec. 170(c)(1) INSIGHTS program 9,950
    Legrande Elementary School
    70 Legrande School Road
    Horse Cave,KY42749     		None School STEM RFP 13,079
    Lifeskills Inc
    PO Box 6499
    Bowling Green,KY42102     		None Public Charity Hart County Champions Coalition 2013 Family Days events 2,000
    Literacy Council of Lancaster-Lebanon
    38 West King St
    Lancaster,PA17603     		None Public Charity STEM Grant 1,500
    Lithonia Middle School
    2451 Randall Avenue
    Lithonia,GA30281     		None School STEM RFP 4,600
    Lodi Adopt-A-Child Inc
    PO Box 2479
    Lodi,CA952412479     		None Public Charity Back to School Clothing Giveaway 2,000
    Lodi Public Library Foundation
    201 W Locust St
    Lodi,CA95240     		None Public Charity Library renovation 1,000
    Lodi Sports Foundation
    PO Box 608
    Lodi,CA95241     		None Public Charity Renovation of Track and Field 2,500
    Lodi Unified School District
    1305 E Vine Street
    Lodi,CA95240     		None School STEM Grant 2,500
    Long's Park Amphitheater Foundation
    630 Janet Avenue
    Lancaster,PA17601     		None Public Charity 2013 Summer Music Series 2,000
    Mackinac Center for Public Policy
    140 West Main Street
    Midland,MI48640     		None Public Charity General Support and to improve environmental policy 35,000
    Manteca Unified School District
    2271 West Louise Avenue
    Manteca,CA95337     		None School STEM Grant 2,500
    Marbut Theme School
    5776 Marbut Road
    Lithonia,GA30058     		None School STEM RFP 5,000
    March of Dimes Foundation
    160 S Progress Ave Ste 1A
    Harrisburg,PA17109     		None Public Charity 2013 March for Babies 1,000
    Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Inc
    811 South Palm Avenue
    Sarasota,FL342367726     		None Public Charity Research Center in Children's Rainforest Garden 150,000
    Marklund Children's Home
    1 South 450 Wyatt Drive
    Geneva,IL60134     		None Public Charity Early Intervention Program 2,500
    Mason Public Schools
    400 South Cedar Street
    Mason,MI48854     		None School STEM Grant - CNC Program 72,350
    Mason Public Schools Foundation
    118 W Oak St
    Mason,MI48854     		None Sec. 170(c)(1) General support 5,000
    Massachusetts General Hospital
    165 Cambridge Street Suite 600
    Boston,MA02114     		None Public Charity Osteoporosis research within the Endocrine Unit 709,128
    Mayor's Feed the Hungry Program Inc
    PO Box 1992
    Sarasota,FL342304068     		None Public Charity General support 3,000
    Maypearl High School
    600 Phillips St
    Maypearl,TX76064     		None Sec. 170(c)(1) Scholarship Fund and STEM RFP 8,176
    Metcalf County Library Board
    PO Box 626
    Edmonton,KY42129     		None Public Charity 2013 Dig Into Reading Program 500
    Michigan State University
    300 Spartan Way
    East Lansing,MI488241005     		None Sec. 170(c)(1) Michigan Science Olympiad State Tournament 55,000
    Michigan State University
    Michigan State University
    East Lansing,MI48823     		None School STEM Grants, Community Music School for Music Therapy, MSU Museum 17,500
    Michigan State University-Dept of Mechanical Engineering
    1410 Engineering Building
    East Lansing,MI488241226     		None Sec. 170(c)(1) College of Engineering's Design Day 10,000
    Midlothian ISD Education Foundation
    PO Box 1906
    Midlothian,TX760651906     		None Public Charity STEM RFP - Project Build 4,845
    Milagro House
    669 W Chestnut Street
    Lancaster,PA17603     		None Public Charity Support of comprehensive services to residents of the house 3,000
    Milford Independent School District
    PO Box 545
    Milford,TX76670     		None School STEM RFP 4,500
    Millersville International House
    321 Manor Avenue
    Millersville,PA17551     		None Public Charity STEM Grant 5,000
    Mote Marine Laboratory
    1600 Kent Thompson Parkway
    Sarasota,FL34236     		None Pulbic Charity Expand study of effects of climate change on coral reefs to include effects of ocean acidification. 100,000
    Munfordville Elementary School
    505 West Union Street
    Munfordville,KY42765     		None School Purchase of equipment for playground and STEM RFP 9,998
    Nature Conservancy The
    101 East Grand River
    Lansing,MI48906     		None Public Charity Purchase of Equipment 30,000
    Navarro College Foundation Inc
    3100 W Collin St
    Corsicana,TX75110     		None Public Charity Scholarship fund 8,000
    New College Foundation Inc
    5800 Bay Shore Road
    Sarasota,FL342432109     		None Public Charity STEM Grant 750
    Northern Illinois University
    1425 W Lincoln Hwy
    DeKalb,IL601152828     		None Sec. 170(c)(1) STEM Grant 1,365
    Owensboro Community and Technical College Foundation Inc
    4800 New Hartford Road
    Owensboro,KY42301     		None Public Charity STEM Grant 5,000
    Palm Beach County Food Bank Inc
    525 Gator Dr
    Lantana,FL33462     		None Public Charity General Support 1,000
    Palmer Independent School District
    112 FM 183 W
    Palmer,TX75152     		None School STEM RFP 4,992
    Park City Volunteer Fire Department
    24410 Louisville Road
    Park City,KY42160     		None Government Unit Purchase Jaws of Life cutters 5,000
    Parkwood Farms Therapy Center Inc
    2519 Parkwood Rd
    Snellville,GA30039     		None Public Charity General Support 2,500
    Peppermint Ridge
    825 Magnolia Avenue
    Corona,CA92879     		None Gross Receipts org 5 Peppermint Ridge Multi-Purpose Room 2,100
    Public Action to Deliver Shelter Inc
    659 South River St
    Aurora,IL60506     		None Public Charity Hesed House Shelter Programs 2,000
    Quitman School District
    104 E Franklin Street
    Quitman,MS39355     		None School STEM RFP 4,903
    QSD Imagination Library
    5502 County Road 630
    Shubuta,MS39360     		None Public Charity Provide low income children a free book each month for one year 2,500
    Randolph County Schools
    2222-C South Fayettevelle St
    asheboro,NC27204     		None school AR Enterprise web and STEM Grant 13,285
    Randolph County Senior Adults Association Inc
    PO Box 1852
    Asheboro,NC27204     		None Public Charity The Expanding Opportunities for Active Living Campaign 2,000
    Randolph Technical College Foundation Inc
    PO Box 1009
    Asheboro,NC27204     		None Public Charity STEM Grant - Scholarships 4,000
    Red Oak Independent School District Education Foundation
    PO Box 9000
    Red Oak,TX75154     		NONE Public Charity STEM RFP 5,000
    Rice Independent School District
    1302 SW McKinney St
    Rice,TX75155     		None School STEM RFP 5,000
    Ringling College of Art and Design
    2700 Tamiami Trail
    Sarasota,FL34234     		None School Renovate and restore the former Sarasota High School into the Sarasota Museum of Art 50,000
    SACA Development Corporation
    453 S Lime St Suite A
    Lancaster,PA17602     		None Public Charity STEM Grant 5,000
    Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center Inc
    2139 Main St
    Sarasota,FL34237     		None Public Charity General support 1,000
    Salvation Army - Sarasota FL
    PO Box 2792
    Sarasota,FL342302792     		None Public Charity General support 3,000
    School District of Lancaster
    251 S Prince Street
    Lancaster,PA17603     		None School STEM RFP 17,390
    Shalom Partnership of Lancaster Inc
    450 E Strawberry St
    Lancaster,PA176022790     		None Public Charity Summer Tutorial program 4,000
    Shelterbox USA Inc
    7359 Merchant Court
    Lakewood Ranch,FL34240     		None Public Charity General Support 3,000
    Shiloh Charter Schools Inc
    905 W Terrace Dr
    Plant City,FL33563     		None Public Charity STEM Grant/STEM RFP 8,000
    Sikes Elementary School
    2727 Shepherd
    Lakeland,FL33811     		NOne School STEM RFP 2,500
    SIRENEaton Shelter Inc
    245 S Cochran
    Charlotte,MI48813     		None Public Charity Emergency Shelter Program 2,400
    South Central Kentucky Kids on the Block Inc
    2465 Russellville Road
    Bowling Green,KY42101     		None Public Charity KOB Programming in Barren County Schools 500
    Sparrow Foundation
    1110 E Michigan Ave
    Lansing,MI489097980     		None Public Charity Capital campaign-new stroke center 50,000
    Stoneview Elementary School
    2629 Huber Street
    Lithonia,GA30058     		None School STEM RFP - Science Lab 5,000
    The Carolyn E Wylie Center for Children Youth & Families
    4164 Brockton Avenue 1st Fl
    Riverside,CA925013400     		None Public Charity Breaking Barriers to Learning 2,900
    The Center for Courageous Kids
    1501 Burnley rd
    Scottsville,KY42164     		None Public Charity 2013 Gardening Program 4,000
    The Faith Tabernacle Transformation Development Inc
    665 S Ann St
    Lancaster,PA17602     		None Public Charity Homework Help Tutoring Program 2,000
    The Foundation for Community and Family Health (Voided Check)
    815 W Sixth Street Ste 10
    Corona,CA92882     		None Public Charity General support -2,500
    Tomorrow's Rainbow Inc
    4341 NW 39th Avenue
    Coconut Creek,FL33073     		None Public Charity General support 1,200
    Upper Leacock Fire Company
    PO Box 335
    Leola,PA175400335     		None Sec. 170(c)(1) Purchase Emergency Backup Generator 5,000
    Virginia Mason Medical Center
    PO Box 900 M10-PSY
    Seattle,WA981110900     		None Public Charity Dart Society 75,000
    Virginia Mason Medical Center
    PO Box 900 M10-PSY
    Seattle,WA981110900     		None Public Charity Media Innovations 50,000
    Virginia Mason Medical Center
    PO Box 900 M10-PSY
    Seattle,WA981110900     		None Public Charity Gift from Within 80,000
    Water Street Health Services
    PO Box 7267
    Lancaster,PA17604     		None Public Charity Medical Clinic 5,000
    Webberville High School
    309 East Grand River
    Webberville,MI48892     		None School STEM RFP 3,215
    West Broward High School
    500 NW 209th Ave
    Pembroke Pines,FL33029     		None School STEM RFP 3,000
    Williamston Schools Foundation
    3939 Vanneter Road
    Williamston,MI48895     		None Public Charity STEM RFP 2,000
    WKAR - TV 23
    212 Comm Arts Bldg
    East Lansing,MI48824     		None School Cyberchase/PBS Children's program 5,250
    WLOC Clothes for Kids Inc
    PO Box 98
    Horse Cave,KY42749     		None Public Charity General support and clothing 3,000
    World of Wonders Science Museum Inc
    2 NOrth Sacramento Street
    Lodi,CA95240     		None Public Charity STEM Grant 1,000
    YMCA of San Diego County
    3601 Arey Drive
    San Diego,CA92154     		None Public Charity Support of financial assistance programs 1,250
    Total .................................bullet 3a 4,376,299
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    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          
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 86  
    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          
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 86 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    1386
    (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.
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    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's namebullet



    Firm's addressbullet







         		Firm's EINbullet
    Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2012)
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    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors
    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2012
    Name of the organization
    Dart Foundation
    fka Solid Waste Management Foundation
    Employer identification number

    38-2849841
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ





    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
    Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
    Form 990-EZ or on Part I, line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
    Page 2
    Name of organization
    Dart Foundation
    fka Solid Waste Management Foundation         		Employer identification number

    38-2849841
    Part I
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    		     
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
     
     

    William and Claire Dart Foundation    
    500 Hogsback Rd
       
    Mason, MI   48854

    		$4,500,000


    (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

         
     
       

    		$  


    (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

         
     
       

    		$  


    (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

         
     
       

    		$  


    (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

         
     
       

    		$  


    (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

         
     
       

    		$  


    (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    Dart Foundation
    fka Solid Waste Management Foundation         		Employer identification number

    38-2849841
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    		     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    Dart Foundation
    fka Solid Waste Management Foundation         		Employer identification number

    38-2849841
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
    that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
    For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
    contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
           
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
           
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
           
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
           
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

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    TY 2012 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    Dart Foundation
    fka Solid Waste Management Foundation
    EIN: 38-2849841
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    RBC MM AT COST 512,026 512,026

    TY 2012 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    Dart Foundation
    fka Solid Waste Management Foundation
    EIN: 38-2849841
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    State of Mich. filing fees 20 0   20
    Professional exp reimbursement 1,650 0   1,650
    Council of Michigan Foundations Dues 5,400 0   5,400


    TY 2012 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    Dart Foundation
    fka Solid Waste Management Foundation
    EIN: 38-2849841
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Professors to Educate & Admin Grants 50,000 0   50,000
    Secretarial Fees 1,200 0   1,200
    Bank Fees 20 0   20


    TY 2012 SubstantialContributorsSch
    Name:
    Dart Foundation
    fka Solid Waste Management Foundation
    EIN: 38-2849841
    Name Address
    William & Claire Dart Foundation
          		500 Hogsback Rd
    Mason,MI48854