Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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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
WESSNER FOUNDATION
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)C/O HH 333 W WACKER DRIVE NO 1700   Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
CHICAGO, IL60606
A Employer identification number

36-3480120
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(312) 606-2686
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$8,853,697
J Accounting method:
 
(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) 297,950
2 Check bullet
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 15,200 15,200  
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 112,435 111,802  
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 866,931
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 3,635,721
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 866,931
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........ 1,292,516 993,933  
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)......... 2,350 2,350   0
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... 60,000 60,000   0
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... 9,327 9,327   0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions) 4,417 4,417   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... 35 0   35
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 76,129 76,094   35
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 634,500 634,500
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 710,629 76,094   634,535
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 581,887
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 917,839
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.......... 247,848 504,170 504,170
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)........ 4,736,873 Click to see attachment4,177,062 6,807,451
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........ 658,826 Click to see attachment1,521,489 1,542,076
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)...........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 5,643,547 6,202,721 8,853,697
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.................... 5,643,547 6,202,721
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).................... 5,643,547 6,202,721
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of
the instructions).................. 5,643,547 6,202,721
Part III Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1 Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree
with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)............... 1 5,643,547
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 581,887
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3 0
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 6,225,434
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 5 22,713
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 6,202,721
Form 990-PF (2013)
Form 990-PF (2013)
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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 100000 GENERAL ELECTRIC CAP CORP 2.8% 01/08/2013 P 2010-03-19 2013-01-08
b 2000 NESTLE SA - SPON ADR REPSTG REGD ORD P 2004-08-04 2013-01-08
c 200 NESTLE SA - SPON ADR REPSTG REGD ORD P 2012-08-06 2013-01-08
d 100 APPLE COMPUTERS INC P 2004-02-17 2013-01-09
e 1000 MICROSOFT CORP P 2010-03-16 2013-01-09
500 MICROSOFT CORP P 2012-08-02 2013-01-09
650 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION P 2008-06-18 2013-01-09
400 3M COMPANY P 2010-12-10 2013-01-09
2000 JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC. P 2010-12-10 2013-02-27
1000 JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC. P 2011-09-27 2013-02-27
1500 ABB LTD P 2009-06-15 2013-04-26
1000 ABB LTD P 2010-08-23 2013-04-26
1830 LKQ CORPORATION P 2012-01-26 2013-04-30
200 ABBOTT LABORATORIES P 2004-04-27 2013-05-07
50 ABBVIE INC P 2003-02-18 2013-05-07
500 ABBVIE INC P 2004-04-27 2013-05-07
100 BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC. P 2008-12-05 2013-05-07
125 BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY CLASS B P 2007-12-20 2013-05-07
250 THE BOEING CO P 2012-01-26 2013-05-07
300 CONOCOPHILLIPS P 2004-05-25 2013-05-07
100 DAVITA INC P 2009-02-12 2013-05-07
100 WALT DISNEY COMPANY P 2011-06-20 2013-05-07
350 E.I.DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO P 2008-12-05 2013-05-07
100 EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO P 2012-01-26 2013-05-07
450 GILEAD SCIENCES INC P 2012-08-02 2013-05-07
15 GOOGLE INC CL A P 2007-12-20 2013-05-07
100 ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS, INC. P 2002-05-23 2013-05-07
75 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES P 2009-06-15 2013-05-07
800 ISHARES TR MSCI EMERG MKT P 2006-03-31 2013-05-07
200 ISHARES TR MSCI EMERG MKT P 2006-12-14 2013-05-07
400 JOHNSON AND JOHNSON P 2005-02-24 2013-05-07
275 O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC P 2010-08-23 2013-05-07
375 PERRIGO COMPANY P 2008-12-05 2013-05-07
200 PHILLIPS 66 P 2004-05-25 2013-05-07
250 QUALCOMM INC. P 2011-06-20 2013-05-07
130 SCHLUMBERGER LTD. P 2005-11-16 2013-05-07
75 STERICYCLE INC. P 2003-08-26 2013-05-07
600 TJX COMPANIES INC. P 2011-06-20 2013-05-07
250 UNITEDHEALTH GROUP, INC. P 2011-06-20 2013-05-07
600 VANGUARD EMERGING MARKETS STOCK ETF P 2008-06-18 2013-05-07
400 VANGUARD EMERGING MARKETS STOCK ETF P 2009-06-15 2013-05-07
200 VANGUARD EMERGING MARKETS STOCK ETF P 2009-10-30 2013-05-07
1200 VANGUARD EMERGING MARKETS STOCK ETF P 2011-09-27 2013-05-07
100 VISA INC. P 2012-03-12 2013-05-07
325 WELLS FARGO & CO P 2001-12-11 2013-05-07
2100 WISDOM TREE EMERGING MARKET EQUITY INCOME P 2012-01-26 2013-05-07
250 YUM! BRANDS, INC. P 2011-06-20 2013-05-07
150 COVIDIEN PLC DUBLIN P 2009-06-15 2013-05-07
100 CATERPILLAR INC P 2008-06-18 2013-05-07
0.25 MALLINCKRODT PUBLIC LTD. CO. P 2012-08-02 2013-07-10
300 APACHE CORPORATION P 2004-05-25 2013-08-06
200 APPLE COMPUTERS INC P 2004-02-17 2013-08-06
150 BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORP P 2011-06-20 2013-08-06
180 CATERPILLAR INC P 2012-01-26 2013-08-06
170 CHEVRON CORP P 2012-01-26 2013-08-06
150 DEERE & CO. P 2010-08-23 2013-08-06
100 E.I.DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO P 2008-12-05 2013-08-06
400 E M C CORP MASS P 2011-06-20 2013-08-06
200 EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO P 2012-08-02 2013-08-06
600 GENERAL MILLS INC P 2012-01-26 2013-08-06
150 GILEAD SCIENCES INC P 2012-08-02 2013-08-06
200 ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS, INC. P 2002-05-23 2013-08-06
1300 ISHARES TR MSCI EMERG MKT P 2006-03-31 2013-08-06
300 J.P. MORGAN CHASE & CO. INC. P 2008-12-05 2013-08-06
200 LOWES COMPANIES, INC. P 2009-06-15 2013-08-06
125 O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC P 2010-08-23 2013-08-06
300 ORACLE SYSTEMS CORP P 2009-06-15 2013-08-06
300 PEPSICO INC. P 2002-10-16 2013-08-06
225 PROCTER & GAMBLE P 2003-08-26 2013-08-06
275 PROCTER & GAMBLE P 2012-08-02 2013-08-06
250 QUALCOMM INC. P 2012-08-02 2013-08-06
100 REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMERICA P 2012-01-26 2013-08-06
300 SCHLUMBERGER LTD. P 2005-11-16 2013-08-06
150 SMUCKER J M CO NEW P 2010-03-29 2013-08-06
100 TJX COMPANIES INC. P 2011-06-20 2013-08-06
1200 VANGUARD EMERGING MARKETS STOCK ETF P 2009-06-15 2013-08-06
550 YUM! BRANDS, INC. P 2009-06-15 2013-08-06
25 BUNGE LIMITED P 2010-08-23 2013-08-06
250 BUNGE LIMITED P 2011-06-20 2013-08-06
200 COVIDIEN PLC DUBLIN P 2012-08-02 2013-08-06
125 PERRIGO COMPANY P 2008-12-05 2013-08-06
175 PERRIGO COMPANY P 2009-02-12 2013-08-06
200 EATON CORPORATION PLC P 2012-11-30 2013-08-06
131.25 MALLINCKRODT PUBLIC LTD. CO. P 2009-06-15 2013-09-06
49.75 MALLINCKRODT PUBLIC LTD. CO. P 2012-08-02 2013-09-06
24975.674 FEDERATED MUNICIPAL ULTRASHORT FUND P 2013-08-06 2013-09-18
1000 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION P 2009-06-15 2013-10-24
150 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION P 2013-05-07 2013-10-24
1400 CENOVUS ENERGY INC. P 2010-08-23 2013-11-25
100 CENOVUS ENERGY INC. P 2013-05-07 2013-11-25
600 DEERE & CO. P 2009-06-15 2013-11-26
150 DEERE & CO. P 2010-08-23 2013-11-26
2600 ISHARES MSCI EX JAP P 2009-10-30 2013-12-09
1000 ISHARES MSCI EX JAP P 2013-05-07 2013-12-09
600 ISHARES MSCI EX JAP P 2013-08-06 2013-12-09
300 ISHARES TR MSCI EMERG MKT P 2006-03-31 2013-12-09
2100 ISHARES TR MSCI EMERG MKT P 2006-09-18 2013-12-09
2400 VANGUARD EMERGING MARKETS STOCK ETF P 2009-06-15 2013-12-09
1900 WISDOM TREE EMERGING MARKET EQUITY INCOME P 2012-01-26 2013-12-09
400 WISDOM TREE EMERGING MARKET EQUITY INCOME P 2012-08-02 2013-12-09
1300 WISDOM TREE JAPAN HEDGED EQUITY FUND P 2013-05-07 2013-12-09
1300 WISDOM TREE JAPAN HEDGED EQUITY FUND P 2013-08-06 2013-12-09
825 PERRIGO COMPANY P 2009-02-12 2013-12-19
300 PERRIGO COMPANY P 2012-10-17 2013-12-19
1500 VANGUARD SMALL CAP ETF P 2013-08-06 2013-12-19
10 FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS P 2010-12-01 2013-01-10
64 MICROS SYSTEMS INC. P 2010-12-01 2013-01-10
22 OIL STATES INTERNATIONAL INC P 2010-12-01 2013-01-10
32 C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC P 2010-12-01 2013-01-17
10 CHURCH & DWIGHT CO. P 2010-12-01 2013-01-17
40 CHURCH & DWIGHT CO. P 2011-08-10 2013-01-17
24 O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC P 2010-12-01 2013-01-17
103 C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC P 2010-12-01 2013-02-06
76 DICKS SPORTING GOODS INC P 2010-12-01 2013-02-06
10 OIL STATES INTERNATIONAL INC P 2010-12-01 2013-02-06
31 SIGMA-ALDRICH CORP. P 2010-12-01 2013-02-06
1 AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP INC P 2013-01-17 2013-02-08
3 ALIGN TECHNOLOGY INC P 2012-10-08 2013-02-08
3 AMETEK INC P 2010-12-01 2013-02-08
5 AMPHENOL CORP. P 2010-12-01 2013-02-08
3 ANSYS, INC. P 2010-12-01 2013-02-08
3 CATAMARAN CORP. P 2010-12-01 2013-02-08
3 CERNER CORP P 2010-12-01 2013-02-08
4 CHURCH & DWIGHT CO. P 2010-12-01 2013-02-08
2 CLEAN HARBORS, INC. P 2012-05-30 2013-02-08
2 COACH, INC. P 2010-12-01 2013-02-08
4 COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP P 2012-01-13 2013-02-08
2 CONCHO RESOURCES INC P 2012-01-05 2013-02-08
5 COPART INC. P 2010-12-01 2013-02-08
2 DENTSPLY INTERNATIONAL, INC. P 2010-12-01 2013-02-08
4 DICKS SPORTING GOODS INC P 2010-12-01 2013-02-08
6 EAST WEST BANCORP INC. P 2011-02-11 2013-02-08
2 EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES P 2012-12-04 2013-02-08
4 FMC TECHNOLOGIES INC P 2012-01-05 2013-02-08
5 FASTENAL CO. P 2010-12-01 2013-02-08
1 F5 NETWORKS, INC P 2010-12-01 2013-02-08
2 FISERV INC. P 2012-06-06 2013-02-08
3 GENESEE & WYOMING INC CLASS A P 2011-03-29 2013-02-08
3 IDEX CORPORATION P 2012-02-07 2013-02-08
2 IDEXX LABORATORIES P 2010-12-01 2013-02-08
2 IHS INC P 2010-12-01 2013-02-08
5 INTUIT INCORPORATED P 2010-12-01 2013-02-08
11 LKQ CORPORATION P 2011-12-19 2013-02-08
2 LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS INC. P 2010-12-01 2013-02-08
2 MCCORMICK & CO. INC P 2012-10-04 2013-02-08
3 MICROS SYSTEMS INC. P 2010-12-01 2013-02-08
2 O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC P 2010-12-01 2013-02-08
12 OASIS PETROLEUM INC P 2012-05-01 2013-02-08
1 OIL STATES INTERNATIONAL INC P 2010-12-01 2013-02-08
2 PANERA BREAD COMPANY P 2010-12-01 2013-02-08
1 PERRIGO COMPANY P 2012-07-19 2013-02-08
2 POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC P 2013-02-06 2013-02-08
2 RANGE RESOURCES CORP P 2010-12-01 2013-02-08
3 RED HAT INC. P 2012-06-06 2013-02-08
3 ROPER INDUSTRIES INC . P 2010-12-01 2013-02-08
2 SIGMA-ALDRICH CORP. P 2010-12-01 2013-02-08
2 SIGNATURE BANK P 2012-09-04 2013-02-08
4 SMUCKER J M CO NEW P 2011-07-21 2013-02-08
3 STERICYCLE INC. P 2010-12-01 2013-02-08
3 TERADATA CORP P 2013-01-10 2013-02-08
3 TRACTOR SUPPLY CO. P 2010-12-01 2013-02-08
3 TRIMBLE NAVIGATION L TTD P 2012-12-13 2013-02-08
4 VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC P 2010-12-01 2013-02-08
79 COPART INC. P 2010-12-01 2013-02-25
24 GENESEE & WYOMING INC CLASS A P 2011-03-29 2013-03-13
25 IHS INC P 2010-12-01 2013-03-13
24 ROPER INDUSTRIES INC . P 2010-12-01 2013-03-13
69 F5 NETWORKS, INC P 2010-12-01 2013-04-12
29 F5 NETWORKS, INC P 2012-12-04 2013-04-12
41 IDEX CORPORATION P 2010-12-01 2013-04-12
37 OIL STATES INTERNATIONAL INC P 2010-12-01 2013-04-12
53 AMETEK INC P 2010-12-01 2013-04-16
30 AMPHENOL CORP. P 2010-12-01 2013-04-16
26 LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS INC. P 2010-12-01 2013-04-16
142 LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS INC. P 2010-12-01 2013-05-02
63 FMC TECHNOLOGIES INC P 2010-12-01 2013-05-03
26 IDEXX LABORATORIES P 2010-12-01 2013-05-03
76 OASIS PETROLEUM INC P 2012-02-10 2013-05-03
90 OIL STATES INTERNATIONAL INC P 2010-12-01 2013-05-03
44 SIGNATURE BANK P 2011-01-24 2013-05-03
168 DENTSPLY INTERNATIONAL, INC. P 2010-12-01 2013-05-21
114 FASTENAL CO. P 2010-12-01 2013-05-21
81 IDEXX LABORATORIES P 2010-12-01 2013-06-03
30 SMUCKER J M CO NEW P 2011-07-21 2013-06-04
30 CERNER CORP P 2010-12-01 2013-06-19
23 MCCORMICK & CO. INC P 2012-07-24 2013-06-19
18 FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS P 2010-12-01 2013-06-27
62 MCCORMICK & CO. INC P 2012-07-24 2013-07-12
42 MCCORMICK & CO. INC P 2012-10-04 2013-07-12
19 STERICYCLE INC. P 2010-12-01 2013-07-17
13 PANERA BREAD COMPANY P 2010-12-01 2013-07-23
54 CITRIX SYSTEMS, INC. P 2010-12-01 2013-07-29
71 DICKS SPORTING GOODS INC P 2010-12-01 2013-08-28
30 FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS P 2010-12-01 2013-09-09
60 PAREXEL INTL CORP P 2012-12-04 2013-09-09
28 PANERA BREAD COMPANY P 2010-12-01 2013-09-13
38 WABTEC P 2012-12-04 2013-09-13
49 CHURCH & DWIGHT CO. P 2010-12-01 2013-09-18
101 CLEAN HARBORS, INC. P 2012-05-30 2013-09-18
50 CLEAN HARBORS, INC. P 2012-07-24 2013-09-18
36 CLEAN HARBORS, INC. P 2013-04-12 2013-09-18
127 COACH, INC. P 2010-12-01 2013-10-16
54 COACH, INC. P 2013-04-16 2013-10-16
48 COACH, INC. P 2013-05-03 2013-10-16
110 TERADATA CORP P 2011-09-14 2013-10-17
50 TERADATA CORP P 2011-11-08 2013-10-17
32 TERADATA CORP P 2013-01-10 2013-10-17
38 CHART INDUSTRIES INC P 2013-03-18 2013-11-21
49 EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES P 2012-01-25 2013-11-21
43 EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES P 2012-02-03 2013-11-21
31 EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES P 2012-12-04 2013-11-21
27 ROPER INDUSTRIES INC P 2010-12-01 2013-11-21
172 FMC TECHNOLOGIES INC P 2010-12-01 2013-11-26
33 FMC TECHNOLOGIES INC P 2012-01-05 2013-11-26
35 OASIS PETROLEUM INC P 2012-02-10 2013-12-11
25 OASIS PETROLEUM INC P 2012-02-15 2013-12-11
46 ULTA SALON COSMETICS & FRAGRANCE, INC P 2012-08-29 2013-12-11
60 PERRIGO COMPANY P 2011-12-19 2013-12-19
36 PERRIGO COMPANY P 2012-03-02 2013-12-19
26 PERRIGO COMPANY P 2012-07-19 2013-12-19
47 TRACTOR SUPPLY CO. P 2010-12-01 2013-12-26
CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS P    
(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 100,000   102,103 -2,103
b 129,870   51,378 78,492
c 12,987   12,417 570
d 51,958   1,174 50,784
e 26,350   29,625 -3,275
13,175   14,742 -1,567
33,603   47,226 -13,623
38,205   33,833 4,372
61,631   76,442 -14,811
30,815   29,306 1,509
34,069   24,202 9,867
22,713   19,396 3,317
42,739   30,356 12,383
7,053   4,014 3,039
2,197   903 1,294
21,974   10,881 11,093
6,680   5,161 1,519
13,545   11,064 2,481
23,376   19,159 4,217
18,552   8,501 10,051
11,848   5,304 6,544
6,422   3,860 2,562
18,870   8,012 10,858
6,754   4,809 1,945
23,723   13,098 10,625
12,696   10,265 2,431
6,545   3,548 2,997
15,027   8,102 6,925
34,694   26,537 8,157
8,673   7,575 1,098
33,783   26,197 7,586
29,994   13,197 16,797
42,597   11,866 30,731
12,808   3,368 9,440
15,779   13,455 2,324
9,865   6,134 3,731
8,140   1,805 6,335
29,399   15,225 14,174
15,072   12,973 2,099
26,424   29,428 -3,004
17,616   12,762 4,854
8,808   7,623 1,185
52,848   47,204 5,644
17,780   11,761 6,019
12,308   7,120 5,188
118,004   118,026 -22
16,899   13,784 3,115
9,632   5,368 4,264
8,773   8,043 730
10   10 0
24,326   12,367 11,959
93,984   2,347 91,637
4,652   3,941 711
14,678   20,654 -5,976
20,749   18,516 2,233
12,106   9,684 2,422
5,829   2,289 3,540
10,364   10,512 -148
15,974   10,717 5,257
31,200   24,595 6,605
8,843   4,366 4,477
14,468   7,095 7,373
50,120   43,122 6,998
16,464   9,151 7,313
8,849   3,937 4,912
15,626   5,999 9,627
9,804   6,127 3,677
25,187   12,964 12,223
18,190   9,813 8,377
22,233   17,654 4,579
16,241   14,831 1,410
6,642   5,758 884
24,396   14,156 10,240
16,943   9,072 7,871
5,273   2,538 2,735
46,349   38,286 8,063
40,317   19,029 21,288
1,886   1,350 536
18,928   16,593 2,335
12,536   10,163 2,373
15,863   3,955 11,908
22,208   4,258 17,950
12,927   10,381 2,546
5,989   3,348 2,641
2,270   1,978 292
250,000   250,259 -259
55,067   54,942 125
8,260   8,257 3
40,475   35,951 4,524
2,891   3,133 -242
50,319   25,696 24,623
12,580   9,684 2,896
121,464   103,364 18,100
46,717   51,494 -4,777
28,030   27,264 766
12,555   9,951 2,604
87,888   68,832 19,056
98,715   76,572 22,143
96,882   106,785 -9,903
20,396   20,784 -388
64,722   63,590 1,132
64,722   61,565 3,157
128,162   20,988 107,174
46,605   36,177 10,428
161,305   151,847 9,458
886   904 -18
2,696   2,869 -173
1,709   1,339 370
2,076   2,411 -335
567   329 238
2,269   1,630 639
2,106   1,462 644
6,215   7,759 -1,544
3,686   2,678 1,008
766   609 157
2,411   2,021 390
146   142 4
99   115 -16
124   82 42
352   259 93
223   152 71
155   59 96
263   139 124
241   131 110
106   127 -21
98   114 -16
315   272 43
192   202 -10
179   85 94
86   64 22
195   141 54
144   141 3
174   183 -9
194   205 -11
254   138 116
105   139 -34
161   136 25
252   176 76
147   127 20
187   131 56
205   145 60
305   234 71
259   161 98
110   63 47
127   126 1
135   134 1
203   122 81
469   404 65
78   61 17
324   205 119
108   113 -5
169   171 -2
144   86 58
165   165 0
358   221 137
155   130 25
151   130 21
356   319 37
291   227 64
188   194 -6
311   132 179
180   175 5
284   271 13
2,706   1,338 1,368
2,223   1,406 817
2,739   1,814 925
2,978   1,771 1,207
5,164   9,582 -4,418
2,171   2,697 -526
2,162   1,585 577
2,885   2,253 632
2,142   1,456 686
2,193   1,553 640
1,330   815 515
7,313   4,453 2,860
3,511   2,745 766
2,212   1,709 503
2,640   2,222 418
8,457   5,480 2,977
3,186   2,201 985
7,106   5,358 1,748
5,905   3,155 2,750
6,700   5,324 1,376
3,082   2,393 689
2,948   1,394 1,554
1,684   1,372 312
1,819   1,627 192
4,446   3,698 748
3,012   2,645 367
2,201   1,439 762
2,404   1,329 1,075
3,715   3,758 -43
3,290   2,502 788
3,330   2,711 619
2,875   1,921 954
4,718   2,863 1,855
2,334   1,643 691
3,007   1,611 1,396
5,920   6,392 -472
2,931   2,920 11
2,110   2,113 -3
6,847   7,214 -367
2,911   2,774 137
2,588   2,817 -229
4,691   5,458 -767
2,132   2,838 -706
1,365   2,068 -703
3,417   3,070 347
3,168   3,869 -701
2,780   3,083 -303
2,004   2,839 -835
3,460   1,992 1,468
8,272   7,494 778
1,587   1,693 -106
1,532   1,023 509
1,095   794 301
4,366   4,330 36
9,274   5,876 3,398
5,593   3,849 1,744
3,934   2,944 990
3,586   1,034 2,552
1,264     1,264
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       -2,103
b       78,492
c       570
d       50,784
e       -3,275
      -1,567
      -13,623
      4,372
      -14,811
      1,509
      9,867
      3,317
      12,383
      3,039
      1,294
      11,093
      1,519
      2,481
      4,217
      10,051
      6,544
      2,562
      10,858
      1,945
      10,625
      2,431
      2,997
      6,925
      8,157
      1,098
      7,586
      16,797
      30,731
      9,440
      2,324
      3,731
      6,335
      14,174
      2,099
      -3,004
      4,854
      1,185
      5,644
      6,019
      5,188
      -22
      3,115
      4,264
      730
      0
      11,959
      91,637
      711
      -5,976
      2,233
      2,422
      3,540
      -148
      5,257
      6,605
      4,477
      7,373
      6,998
      7,313
      4,912
      9,627
      3,677
      12,223
      8,377
      4,579
      1,410
      884
      10,240
      7,871
      2,735
      8,063
      21,288
      536
      2,335
      2,373
      11,908
      17,950
      2,546
      2,641
      292
      -259
      125
      3
      4,524
      -242
      24,623
      2,896
      18,100
      -4,777
      766
      2,604
      19,056
      22,143
      -9,903
      -388
      1,132
      3,157
      107,174
      10,428
      9,458
      -18
      -173
      370
      -335
      238
      639
      644
      -1,544
      1,008
      157
      390
      4
      -16
      42
      93
      71
      96
      124
      110
      -21
      -16
      43
      -10
      94
      22
      54
      3
      -9
      -11
      116
      -34
      25
      76
      20
      56
      60
      71
      98
      47
      1
      1
      81
      65
      17
      119
      -5
      -2
      58
      0
      137
      25
      21
      37
      64
      -6
      179
      5
      13
      1,368
      817
      925
      1,207
      -4,418
      -526
      577
      632
      686
      640
      515
      2,860
      766
      503
      418
      2,977
      985
      1,748
      2,750
      1,376
      689
      1,554
      312
      192
      748
      367
      762
      1,075
      -43
      788
      619
      954
      1,855
      691
      1,396
      -472
      11
      -3
      -367
      137
      -229
      -767
      -706
      -703
      347
      -701
      -303
      -835
      1,468
      778
      -106
      509
      301
      36
      3,398
      1,744
      990
      2,552
      1,264
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 2 866,931
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))
2012 540,035 7,587,146 0.071178
2011 720,388 7,444,927 0.096762
2010 1,455,011 7,688,960 0.189234
2009 1,422,434 7,792,042 0.182550
2008 1,732,024 11,096,478 0.156088
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.695812
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 0.139162
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2013 from Part X, line 5..... 4 8,190,300
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 1,139,779
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 9,178
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 1,148,957
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 634,535
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 (2013)
Form 990-PF (2013)
Page 4
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 18,357
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 18,357
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 18,357
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2013 estimated tax payments and 2012 overpayment credited to 2013 6a 4,762
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 4,762
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 13,595
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2014 estimated taxBullet   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$ 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)
    bulletMN
    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 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 ofbulletDAVID K WESSNER Telephone no.bullet (952) 474-9083
    Located atbullet29720 SMITHTOWN ROADSHOREWOODMN ZIP+4bullet55331
    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  
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Page 5
    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
     
     
    .........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
     
    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 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
    DAVID K WESSNER DIR & PRESIDENT
    0.00
    0 0 0
    27920 SMITHTOWN ROAD
    SHOREWOOD,MN55331
    BARBARA W ANDERSON DIR, VICE-PRES, AND SECY
    0.00
    0 0 0
    5115 ALAMEDA STREET
    SHOREVIEW,MN55126
    PATRICIA A WESSNER DIRECTOR
    0.00
    0 0 0
    27920 SMITHTOWN ROAD
    SHOREWOOD,MN55331
    ROSS E ANDERSON DIRECTOR AND TREASURER
    0.00
    0 0 0
    5115 ALAMEDA STREET
    SHOREVIEW,MN55126
    JERRY D JONES ASST SECRETARY
    0.00
    0 0 0
    333 W WACKER DR SUITE 1700
    CHICAGO,IL60606
    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
    NONE
    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
     
    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  
    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
     
    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
    409,515
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2013 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    18,357
    b
    Income tax for 2013. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    18,357
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    391,158
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    391,158
    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
    391,158
    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 7 391,158
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2013:
    a Enter amount for 2012 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2013:
    a From 2008....... 1,181,026
    b From 2009....... 1,034,964
    c From 2010....... 1,076,541
    d From 2011....... 353,703
    e From 2012....... 164,916
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 3,811,150
    4Qualifying distributions for 2013 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 634,535
    a Applied to 2012, 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 2013 distributable amount..... 391,158
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 243,377
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2013. 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 4,054,527
    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 2012. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............
    0
    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) .............
    0
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2008 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...
    1,181,026
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2014.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
    2,873,501
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2009.... 1,034,964
    b Excess from 2010.... 1,076,541
    c Excess from 2011.... 353,703
    d Excess from 2012.... 164,916
    e Excess from 2013.... 243,377
    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 of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (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
    ASSISTED CYCLING TOURS
    12665 W 52ND AVENUE
    ARVADA,CO80002
    NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 5,000
    DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL
    PO BOX 49278
    COLORADO SPRINGS,CO80949
    NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 95,000
    KOINONIA HOUSE NATIONAL MINISTRIES
    PO BOX 1415
    WHEATON,IL60189
    NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 80,000
    MACLAURIN CSF
    1337 CLEVELAND AVENUE NORTH
    ST PAUL,MN55108
    NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 40,000
    MUSTARD SEED MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL
    18 NOTTINGHAM
    SPRINGFIELD,IL62704
    NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 15,000
    OVERSEAS CRUSADES INTERNATIONAL
    PO BOX 36900
    COLORADO SPRINGS,CO80936
    NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 15,000
    PRISON FELLOWSHIP
    44180 RIVERSIDE PARKWAY
    LANSDOWNE,VA20176
    NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 150,000
    THORNSTON EDUCATIONAL FUND
    PO BOX 2116
    GLENDORA,CA91740
    NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 25,000
    WHEATON COLLEGE
    501 COLLEGE AVENUE
    WHEATON,IL60187
    NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 209,500
    Total .................................bullet 3a 634,500
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    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 ............
        14 15,200  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 112,435  
    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 .............
        18 866,931  
    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).. 0 994,566 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13994,566
    (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 (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
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    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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    TY 2013 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    WESSNER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 36-3480120
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    HARRISON & HELD, LLP 60,000 60,000   0

    TY 2013 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    WESSNER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 36-3480120
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    MORGAN STANLEY A/C 559 162497 735 1,521,489 1,542,076

    TY 2013 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    WESSNER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 36-3480120
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    MORGAN STANLEY A/C 559 120319 735 556,993 865,218
    MORGAN STANLEY A/C 559 162497 735 3,620,069 5,942,233

    TY 2013 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    WESSNER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 36-3480120
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    HARRISON & HELD, LLP 2,350 2,350   0


    TY 2013 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    WESSNER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 36-3480120
    Description Amount
    DIVIDENDS RECEIVED IN DIFFERENT YEARS THAN 2013 13
    BASIS ADJUSTMENT 22,700


    TY 2013 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    WESSNER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 36-3480120
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    MN FILING FEES 25 0   25
    SECRETARY OF STATE - REGISTRATION 10 0   10


    TY 2013 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    WESSNER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 36-3480120
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    GENEVA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT 9,327 9,327   0


    TY 2013 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    WESSNER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 36-3480120
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    2013 ESTIMATED EXCISE TAX PAYMENT 3,000 3,000   0
    FOREIGN TAXES 1,417 1,417   0