Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter Social Security numbers on this form as it may be made public. By law, the IRS cannot redact the information on the form.
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2013
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2013, or tax year beginning 01-01-2013 , and ending 12-31-2013
Name of foundation
BESSER FOUNDATION
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)123 N SECOND AVE   Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
ALPENA, MI49707
A Employer identification number

38-6071938
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(989) 354-4722
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. bullet
2. bullet
E 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$19,537,838J Accounting method:
MOD ACCRUAL
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
F bullet
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check bullet
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 178 178  
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 1,067,527 1,067,527  
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 1,552,288
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 8,026,076
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 1,552,288
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........ 2,619,993 2,619,993  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 31,410 9,850   21,560
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 12,827 6,413   6,414
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 22,109 11,054   11,055
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 9,425 6,283   3,142
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 1,788 894   894
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions) Click to see attachment 26,566 10   10
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy.............. 4,800 2,400   2,400
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 20,879 10,296   10,583
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 129,804 47,200   56,058
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 951,700 951,700
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 1,081,504 47,200   1,007,758
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 1,538,489
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 2,572,793
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2013)
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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.......... 270,249 1,582,453 1,582,453
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 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)........... 17,611,535 Click to see attachment17,926,974 17,926,974
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet27,049
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet27,049     5,000
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment57,924 Click to see attachment23,411 Click to see attachment23,411
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 17,939,708 19,532,838 19,537,838
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 2,261 1,229
18 Grants payable...................    
19 Deferred revenue..................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet) Click to see attachment169,468 Click to see attachment126,555
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).......... 171,729 127,784
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted.................... 17,767,979 19,405,054
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    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see page 17 of the
instructions).................... 17,767,979 19,405,054
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of
the instructions).................. 17,939,708 19,532,838
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 17,767,979
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 1,538,489
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 3 98,586
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 19,405,054
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 19,405,054
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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 3,575.022 SHS LORD ABBETT SEC TR FUN P 2012-11-21 2013-09-23
b 255.804 LORD ABBETT SEC FUNDAMENTAL P 2010-11-24 2013-09-23
c 653.027 SHS TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND P 2007-01-19 2013-09-23
d 636.875 SHS TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND P 2008-03-24 2013-09-23
e 22,401.434 SHS PIMCO FUNDS PAC INVT P 2012-09-25 2013-01-22
79176.5640 LORD ABBETT SEC FUNDAMENT P 2010-12-06 2013-09-23
650.943 SHS TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND P 2007-02-23 2013-09-23
642.443 SHS TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND P 2008-04-18 2013-09-23
1355.838 SHS TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND F P 2012-12-18 2013-09-23
18142.235 LORD ABBETT SEC FUNDAMENTA P 2011-05-27 2013-09-23
645.377 SHS TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND P 2007-03-23 2013-09-23
656.883 SHS TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND P 2008-05-23 2013-09-23
37,735.849 SHS AMCAP FUND INC CL A P 2005-06-09 2013-09-23
4230.464 LORD ABBETT SEC FUNDAMENTAL P 2011-11-23 2013-09-23
638.791 SHS TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND P 2007-04-20 2013-09-23
681.351 SHS TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND P 2008-06-20 2013-09-23
102,000 AMERIPRISE FIN INC SENIOR NO P 2007-10-25 2013-11-04
361.701 LORD ABBETT SEC FUNDAMENTAL P 2011-11-23 2013-09-23
633.473 SHS TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND P 2007-05-18 2013-09-23
680.459 SHS TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND P 2008-07-18 2013-09-23
100,000 BARCLAYS BANK PLC MEDIUM TER P 2012-04-27 2013-05-07
48931.883 SHS TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND P 2006-06-20 2013-09-23
639.333 SHS TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND P 2007-06-22 2013-09-23
684.92 SHS TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND P 2008-08-22 2013-09-23
300,000 GENL MOTORS ACCEPT CORP STEP P 2004-06-17 2013-12-16
245.932 SHS TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND P 2006-06-23 2013-09-23
632.945 SHS TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND P 2007-07-20 2013-09-23
701.097 SHS TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND P 2008-09-19 2013-09-23
250,000 JOHNSON CONTROLS INC NOTES C P 2007-05-23 2013-09-16
398.616 SHS TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND P 2006-06-26 2013-09-23
659.484 SHS TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND P 2007-08-17 2013-09-23
712.161 SHS TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND P 2008-10-17 2013-09-23
25,940.337 SHS LORD ABBETT SEC TR FU P 2010-03-30 2013-05-07
648.5 SHS TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND P 2006-07-21 2013-09-23
640.223 SHS TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND P 2007-09-21 2013-09-23
730.867 SHS TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND P 2008-11-21 2013-09-23
250,000 NATIONAL RURAL UTIL COOP CFC P 2007-10-29 2013-11-15
639.194 SHS TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND P 2006-08-18 2013-09-23
631.72 SHS TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND P 2007-10-19 2013-09-23
6744.958 SHS TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND P 2008-12-19 2013-09-23
250,000 VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC NOTE P 2007-10-25 2013-10-01
646.646 SHS TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND P 2006-09-22 2013-09-23
167.055 SHS TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND P 2007-10-19 2013-09-23
15552.1 SHS TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND P 2011-09-27 2013-09-23
12382.368 SHS FIDELITY ADVISOR NEW P 2008-04-23 2013-09-23
648.756 SHS TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND P 2006-10-20 2013-09-23
629.942 SHS TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND P 2007-11-26 2013-09-23
7955.449 SHS TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND P 2011-10-04 2013-09-23
12431.626 SHS FIDELITY ADVISOR NEW P 2008-04-30 2013-09-23
639.555 SHS TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND P 2006-11-17 2013-09-23
4260.52 SHS TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND P 2007-12-21 2013-09-23
668.11 SHS TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND P 2011-12-16 2013-09-23
11196.089 SHS FIDELITY ADVISOR NEW P 2008-05-14 2013-09-23
1935.968 SHS TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND P 2006-12-22 2013-09-23
656.471 SHS TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND P 2008-01-18 2013-09-23
60044.186 LORD ABBETT SEC FUNDAMENTA P 2010-03-30 2013-09-23
115.96 SHS TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND P 2006-12-22 2013-09-23
652.277 SHS TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND P 2008-02-22 2013-09-23
(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 58,702   45,439 13,263
b 4,200   3,070 1,130
c 8,568   7,111 1,457
d 8,356   7,687 669
e 250,000   249,104 896
1,300,079   1,000,000 300,079
8,540   7,141 1,399
8,429   7,716 713
17,789   17,965 -176
297,896   250,000 47,896
8,467   7,170 1,297
8,618   7,745 873
1,000,000   690,566 309,434
69,464   48,735 20,729
8,381   7,199 1,182
8,939   7,774 1,165
112,545   102,672 9,873
5,939   4,167 1,772
8,311   7,228 1,083
8,928   7,805 1,123
100,000   100,000  
641,986   520,146 121,840
8,388   7,256 1,132
8,986   7,835 1,151
300,000   300,000  
3,227   2,612 615
8,304   7,285 1,019
9,198   7,866 1,332
250,000   250,000  
5,230   4,233 997
8,652   7,314 1,338
9,344   7,898 1,446
400,000   301,686 98,314
8,508   6,874 1,634
8,400   7,343 1,057
9,589   7,930 1,659
250,000   250,000  
8,386   6,903 1,483
8,288   7,372 916
88,494   74,532 13,962
250,000   250,000  
8,484   6,932 1,552
2,192   1,950 242
204,044   200,000 4,044
343,858   250,000 93,858
8,512   6,961 1,551
8,265   7,408 857
104,376   100,000 4,376
345,226   250,000 95,226
8,391   6,990 1,401
55,898   47,973 7,925
8,766   8,218 548
310,915   229,744 81,171
25,400   21,354 4,046
8,613   7,628 985
985,926   698,314 287,612
1,521   1,279 242
8,558   7,658 900
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       13,263
b       1,130
c       1,457
d       669
e       896
      300,079
      1,399
      713
      -176
      47,896
      1,297
      873
      309,434
      20,729
      1,182
      1,165
      9,873
      1,772
      1,083
      1,123
       
      121,840
      1,132
      1,151
       
      615
      1,019
      1,332
       
      997
      1,338
      1,446
      98,314
      1,634
      1,057
      1,659
       
      1,483
      916
      13,962
       
      1,552
      242
      4,044
      93,858
      1,551
      857
      4,376
      95,226
      1,401
      7,925
      548
      81,171
      4,046
      985
      287,612
      242
      900
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 1,552,288
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 13,983
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))
2012 802,073 17,503,014 0.045825
2011 750,180 17,980,583 0.041722
2010 808,050 16,862,998 0.047919
2009 832,978 15,229,997 0.054693
2008 745,438 17,100,555 0.043591
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.233750
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 0.046750
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2013 from Part X, line 5..... 4 18,537,325
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 866,620
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 25,728
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 892,348
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 1,007,758
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.
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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 25,728
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 25,728
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 25,728
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2013 estimated tax payments and 2012 overpayment credited to 2013 6a 47,727
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 47,727
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 21,999
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2014 estimated taxBullet21,999 RefundedBullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see page 19 of
the instructions for definition)?............................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c), and Part XV.
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bullet
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
     
     
    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 2013 or the taxable year beginning in 2013 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names and addresses.
    10
     
    No
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletGARY DAWLEY Telephone no.bullet (989) 354-4722
    Located atbullet123 SECOND AVEALPENAMI ZIP+4bullet49707
    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 2013, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1. If "Yes", enter the name of the
    foreign country bullet  
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?.........................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?.................
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).........
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see page 20 of the instructions)?...
    1b
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2013?.............
    1c
     
     
    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 2013, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2013?...............
    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 2013 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 2013.)....................
    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 2013?
    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
     
     
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Page 6
    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to
    employee benefit plans
    and deferred compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    CHRIS MCCOYClick to see attachment TRUSTEE
    2.00     		1,980 0 0
    740 S STATE ST
    ALPENA,MI49707
    GARY DAWLEYClick to see attachment MANAGER
    10.00     		22,500 0 0
    392 LONG RAPIDS RD
    ALPENA,MI49707
    GARY DAWLEYClick to see attachment SECRETARY/TR
    2.00     		1,980 0 0
    392 LONG RAPIDS RD
    ALPENA,MI49707
    JAMES C PARKClick to see attachment PRESIDENT
    2.00     		1,980 0 0
    560 STATE STREET
    ALPENA,MI49707
    PATRICIA GARDNERClick to see attachment VICE PRESIDE
    2.00     		1,980 0 0
    668 E PELHAM RD NE
    ATLANTA,GA30324
    ANN BURTONClick to see attachment TRUSTEE
    2.00     		990 0 0
    8439 COTTAGE AVE
    ALPENA,MI49707
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet  
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet  
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    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 N/A  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See page 24 of the instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,
    see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
     
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
     
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
     
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
     
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
     
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
     
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
     
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
     
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
     
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    926,866
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2013 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    25,728
    b
    Income tax for 2013. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    25,728
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    901,138
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    901,138
    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
    901,138
    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
     
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
     
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
     
    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
     
    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 (2013)
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Page 8
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2012     		(c)
    2012     		(d)
    2013
    1 Distributable amount for 2013 from Part XI, line 7 901,138
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2013:
    a Enter amount for 2012 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2013:
    a From 2008.......  
    b From 2009....... 27,704
    c From 2010.......  
    d From 2011.......  
    e From 2012.......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 27,704
    4Qualifying distributions for 2013 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 1,007,758
    a Applied to 2012, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions)......     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions).........     		 
    d Applied to 2013 distributable amount..... 901,138
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 106,620
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2013.    
    (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 5 134,324
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ...........     		 
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2012. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2013. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2014 ..........     		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 2008 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		 
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2014.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		134,324
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2009.... 27,704
    b Excess from 2010....  
    c Excess from 2011....  
    d Excess from 2012....  
    e Excess from 2013.... 106,620
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    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 2013, 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) 2013 (b) 2012 (c) 2011 (d) 2010
             
    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 address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    GARY DAWLEY
    123 N SECOND AVE
    ALPENA,MI49707
    (989) 354-4722
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    REQUESTS SHOULD BE IN WRITING AND INCLUDE PROOF OF 501(C)(3) STATUS.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    REQUESTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE END OF THE FIRST MONTH OF EACH CALENDAR QUARTER TO BE CONSIDERED BY
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS RELATED TO THE WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS OF ALPENA AREA ARE OF PRIMARY CONCERN AND WILL RECEIVE PRIORITY. UNLESS SPECIFICALLY REQUESTED BY A TRUSTEE, THE FOUNDATION WILL NOT CONSIDER GRANT REQUESTS FROM ORGANIZATIONS OUTSIDE OF ALPENA; NOR FOR ENDOWMENT FUNDS, TO DEFRAY MEETING OR CONFERENCE EXPENSES, OR TO PAY FOR TRAVEL OF INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS. WE WILL NOT RELIEVE ORGANIZATIONS OR THE PUBLIC OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES, NOR MAKE GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS FOR ANY PURPOSE.
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    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
    ALPENA COMM COLLEGE
    666 JOHNSON ST
    ALPENA,MI49707     		NONE   VOLUNTEER CENTER 29,000
    ALPENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
    2373 GORDON RD
    ALPENA,MI49707     		NONE   EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION 37,687
    ALPENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
    2373 GORDON RD
    ALPENA,MI49707     		NONE   MINI-GRANTS 20,000
    ALPENA COUNTY LIBRARY
    211 N FIRST AVENUE
    ALPENA,MI49707     		NONE   FOUNDATION CENTER LIBRARY 2,000
    UNITED WAY OF NORTHEAST MICHIGAN
    701 WOODWARD AVE
    ALPENA,MI49707     		NONE   ADMIN EXPENSES 47,000
    ALPENA COUNTY
    501 W CHISHOLM ST
    ALPENA,MI49707     		NONE   DARE PROGRAM 1,850
    BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF ALPENA
    601 RIVER ST
    ALPENA,MI49707     		NONE   VOLUNTEEN PROGRAM 15,000
    BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF ALPENA
    601 RIVER ST
    ALPENA,MI49707     		NONE   OPERATING EXPENSES 40,000
    BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF ALPENA
    601 RIVER ST
    ALPENA,MI49707     		NONE   CLUB BIGS PROGRAM 18,000
    CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES
    1044 US HWY 23 N
    ALPENA,MI49707     		NONE   OPERATING EXPENSES 40,000
    SHELTER
    PO BOX 797
    ALPENA,MI49707     		NONE   SPOUSE ABUSE PROGRAM 33,000
    COUNCIL OF MI FOUNDATIONS
    1 SOUTH HARBOR STE 3
    GRAND HAVEN,MI49417     		NONE   OPERATING EXPENSES 3,500
    COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS
    3131 CRYSTAL DR STE 700
    ARLINGTON,VA22202     		NONE   OPERATING EXPENSES 1,900
    BESSER MUSEUM
    491 JOHNSON ST
    ALPENA,MI49707     		NONE   OPERATING EXPENSES 238,333
    BESSER MUSEUM
    491 JOHNSON ST
    ALPENA,MI49707     		NONE   SPACE AND COLLECTION STUDY 24,800
    BESSER MUSEUM
    491 JOHNSON ST
    ALPENA,MI49707     		NONE   MATCHING GRANT 40,738
    THUNDER BAY ARTS COUNCIL
    3135 N SECOND AVE
    ALPENA,MI49707     		NONE   ARTS PROGRAM 7,000
    FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
    201 S SECOND AVE
    ALPENA,MI49707     		NONE   PUBLIC MEETING PLACE EXPENSES 5,000
    FIRST PRESB CHURCH
    600 W CHISHOLM ST
    ALPENA,MI49707     		NONE   PUBLIC MEETING PLACE EXPENSES 4,000
    TRINITY EPISC CHURCH
    124 E WASHINGTON AVE
    ALPENA,MI49707     		NONE   PUBLIC MEETING PLACE EXPENSES 5,000
    SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
    4029 US HWY 23 S
    ALPENA,MI49707     		NONE   PUBLIC MEEETING PLACE EXPENSES 300
    ALPENA COMM COLLEGE
    666 JOHNSON ST
    ALPENA,MI49707     		NONE   MATCHING / ELEC PROGRAM BLDG 125,000
    PROJECT INTERCONNECTIONS INC
    1296 MURPHY AVE SW
    ATLANTA,GA30310     		NONE   OPERATIONS / FUNDRAISER MATCH 30,000
    FRIENDS TOGETHER
    105 PRENTISS ST
    ALPENA,MI49707     		NONE   MATCH - REMODEL OF NEW OFFICES 27,092
    NEMROC
    800 BOLTON ST
    ALPENA,MI49707     		    IMPROVEMENTS 25,000
    SUNRISE CENTER
    630 WALNUT
    ALPENA,MI49707     		NONE   BUILDING RENOVATION MATCH 80,000
    TBNMS - NOAA
    500 W FLETCHER
    ALPENA,MI49707     		NONE   SCIENCE ON A SPHERE EXHIBIT 25,000
    ALPENA CAREER AND COLLEGE ACCESS
    NETWORK
    2373 GORDON RD
    ALPENA,MI49707     		NONE   MCAN MATCHING 5,000
    SALVATION ARMY
    2321 US-23 S
    ALPENA,MI49707     		NONE   SUMMER CHILDREN'S PROGRAM 6,000
    THUNDER BAY THEATER
    400 N SECOND AVE
    ALPENA,MI49707     		NONE   SOUND SYSTEM PROJECT 10,000
    JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF NE MICHIGAN
    1781 FORDNEY ST
    SAGINAW,MI48601     		NONE   PROGRAM FUNDING 4,500
    Total .................................bullet 3a 951,700
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    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....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ............     		        178
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....         1,067,527
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6
    Net rental income or (loss) from personal property .............     		         
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory .............     		        1,552,288
    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)..     2,619,993
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    132,619,993
    (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.)
    3 THE FOUNDATION INVESTS STOCKS, BONDS AND SECURITIES
    4 TO GENERATE INTEREST, DIVIDENDS, AND CAPITAL GAINS. THE
    8 EARNINGS ARE DISBURSED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES.
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    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 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political
    Yes
    No
    organizations?
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527?...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.
    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer or fiduciary) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's namebullet



    Firm's addressbullet







         		Firm's EINbullet
    Phone no.
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    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
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    TY 2013 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    BESSER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-6071938
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    AUDIT AND 990PF 9,425 6,283   3,142

    TY 2013 CompensationExplanation
    Name:
    BESSER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-6071938
    Person Name Explanation
    CHRIS MCCOY  
    GARY DAWLEY  
    GARY DAWLEY  
    JAMES C PARK  
    PATRICIA GARDNER  
    ANN BURTON  

    TY 2013 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    BESSER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-6071938
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    WAYNE HUMMER BROKERAGE FMV 17,926,974 17,926,974

    TY 2013 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    BESSER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-6071938
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    OFFICE FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT 27,049 27,049   5,000


    TY 2013 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    BESSER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-6071938
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    INTEREST RECEIVABLE 3,115 1,419 1,419
    PREPAID FEDERAL EXCISE TAX 14,071 21,992 21,992
    LOAN REC - BESSER MUSEUM 40,738    


    TY 2013 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    BESSER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-6071938
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXPENSES        
    INSURANCE 4,953 4,953    
    OFFICE SUPPLIES 680 227   453
    TRAVEL - TRUSTEE MEETINGS 10,078 3,359   6,719
    POSTAGE & SHIPPING 230 77   153
    TELEPHONE 1,060 353   707
    UTILITIES 209 104   105
    DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 868 289   579
    MEALS - 50% DEDUCTIBLE 2,801 934   1,867


    TY 2013 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    BESSER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-6071938
    Description Amount
    UNREALIZED SECURITY GAIN 63,363
    REVALUE PENSION LIABILITY DUE TO DEATH OF BENEFICI 35,223


    TY 2013 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    BESSER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-6071938
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    UNFUNDED PENSION LIABILITY 169,468 126,555


    TY 2013 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    BESSER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-6071938
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    TEMPORARY SERVICES 1,788 894   894


    TY 2013 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    BESSER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-6071938
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXCISE TAX 26,546      
    MICHIGAN ANNUAL FEE 20 10   10