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
EDWIN T MEREDITH FOUNDATION
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)1716 LOCUST STREET   Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
DES MOINES, IA503093038
A Employer identification number

42-6059818
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(515) 284-2096
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$17,173,920J 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)  
2 Check bullet
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 35,270 35,270  
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 440,779 440,779  
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 340,432
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 6,687,780
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 340,432
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 119 119  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 816,600 816,600  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 3,930 1,965   1,965
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 12,180 12,180    
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions) Click to see attachment 47,316 1,505    
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule).......        
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 63,426 15,650   1,965
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 804,400 804,400
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 867,826 15,650   806,365
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -51,226
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 800,950
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2013)
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............... 16,509 12,859 12,859
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 219,551 283,124 283,124
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   9,308    
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) 793,542 Click to see attachment818,098 791,037
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 3,918,406 Click to see attachment5,332,842 15,056,981
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........ 2,575,826 Click to see attachment1,034,993 1,029,919
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) 7,533,142 7,481,916 17,173,920
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable...................    
19 Deferred revenue..................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)..........   0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted....................    
25 Temporarily restricted................    
26 Permanently restricted................    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds......... 2,518,460 2,518,460
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 5,014,682 4,963,456
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see page 17 of the
instructions).................... 7,533,142 7,481,916
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of
the instructions).................. 7,533,142 7,481,916
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 7,533,142
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 -51,226
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3  
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 7,481,916
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 5  
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 7,481,916
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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 HARBOR HIGH YIELD BD FD ST TYPE C P 2013-01-01 2013-12-31
b HARBOR HIGH YIELD BD FD LT TYPE F P 2012-01-01 2013-12-31
c TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND BD ST TYPE C P 2013-01-01 2013-12-31
d TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND BD LT TYPE F P 2012-09-21 2013-11-21
e BESSEMER 4858 ST TYPE C P 2013-01-01 2013-12-31
BESSEMER 4858 LT TYPE F P 2012-01-01 2013-12-31
BESSEMER 4858 CAP GAIN DISTRITUION P 2012-01-01 2013-12-31
BESSEMER 4859 ST TYPE C P 2013-01-01 2013-12-31
BESSEMER 4859 LT TYPE F P 2012-01-01 2013-12-31
(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 240,798   243,731 -2,933
b 130,430   131,744 -1,314
c 635,614   642,719 -7,105
d 191,219   195,624 -4,405
e 717,647   698,764 18,883
1,958,390   1,695,083 263,307
80,870     80,870
2,325,071   2,333,193 -8,122
407,741   406,490 1,251
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       -2,933
b       -1,314
c       -7,105
d       -4,405
e       18,883
      263,307
      80,870
      -8,122
      1,251
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 2 340,432
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 3 723
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 525,700 12,910,954 0.040717
2011 139,510 12,457,453 0.011199
2010 269,200 12,360,203 0.021780
2009 373,590 9,891,489 0.037769
2008 371,440 12,765,103 0.029098
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.140563
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 0.028113
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2013 from Part X, line 5..... 4 15,506,266
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 435,928
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 8,010
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 443,938
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 806,365
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 8,010
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 8,010
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 8,010
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2013 estimated tax payments and 2012 overpayment credited to 2013 6a 29,500
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 29,500
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 21,490
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2014 estimated taxBullet8,840 RefundedBullet 11 12,650
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
    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 ofbulletET MEREDITH FOUNDATION Telephone no.bullet (515) 284-2096
    Located atbullet1716 LOCUST STREETDES MOINESIA ZIP+4bullet503093038
    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
     
     
    .........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
     
     
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to
    employee benefit plans
    and deferred compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    KATHERINE C MEREDITHClick to see attachment PRESIDENT
    1.00     		0 0 0
    1716 LOCUST STREET
    DES MOINES,IA503093038
    D MELL FRAZIERClick to see attachment VICE PRESIDE
    1.00     		0 0 0
    1716 LOCUST STREET
    DES MOINES,IA503093038
    ET MEREDITH IVClick to see attachment VICE PRESIDE
    1.00     		0 0 0
    1716 LOCUST STREET
    DES MOINES,IA503093038
    JOHN S ZIESERClick to see attachment SECRETARY
    1.00     		0 0 0
    1716 LOCUST STREET
    DES MOINES,IA503093038
    CHERI A CIPPERLEYClick to see attachment TREASURER
    1.00     		0 0 0
    1716 LOCUST STREET
    DES MOINES,IA503093038
    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  
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    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1 N/A  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See page 24 of the instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,
    see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
     
    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
    775,313
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2013 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    8,010
    b
    Income tax for 2013. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    8,010
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    767,303
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    767,303
    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
    767,303
    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 7 767,303
    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.......  
    c From 2010.......  
    d From 2011.......  
    e From 2012.......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e.........  
    4Qualifying distributions for 2013 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 806,365
    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..... 767,303
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 39,062
    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 39,062
    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 ......     		39,062
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2009....  
    b Excess from 2010....  
    c Excess from 2011....  
    d Excess from 2012....  
    e Excess from 2013.... 39,062
    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
    BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF CENTRAL IOWA
    1031 OFFICE PARK ROAD
    SUITE 1
    WEST DES MOINES,IA50265     		NONE PUBLIC CIVIC AND CULTURAL 175,000
    BRANDFORD BRINTON MUSEUM
    239 BRINTON ROAD
    BIG HORN,WY82832     		NONE PUBLIC CIVIC AND CULTURAL 112,000
    BLANK PARK ZOO
    7401 SW 9TH ST
    DES MOINES,IA50315     		NONE PUBLIC CIVIC AND CULTURAL 100,000
    DES MOINES BOTANICAL CENTER
    909 ROBERT D RAY DR
    DES MOINES,IA50316     		NONE PUBLIC CIVIC AND CULTURAL 50,000
    IOWA NATURAL HERITAGE FOUNDATION
    505 5TH AVE SUITE 444
    DES MOINES,IA50309     		NONE PUBLIC CIVIC AND CULTURAL 15,000
    WYO THEATRE
    42 N MAIN
    SHERIDAN,WY82801     		NONE PUBLIC CIVIC AND CULTURAL 10,000
    DES MOINES ART CENTER
    4700 GRAND AVE
    DES MOINES,IA50312     		NONE PUBLIC CIVIC AND CULTURAL 6,000
    CONNECTION CAFE
    600 6TH AVE
    DES MOINES,IA50309     		NONE PUBLIC CIVIC AND CULTURAL 5,000
    ORCHARD PLACE
    808 5TH AVE
    DES MOINES,IA50309     		NONE PUBLIC CIVIC AND CULTURAL 4,000
    SECOND CHANCE CAT RESCUE
    305 BROADWAY
    SHERIDAN,WY82801     		NONE PUBLIC CIVIC AND CULTURAL 3,000
    CM RUSSELL MUSEUM
    400 13TH ST N
    GREAT FALL,MT59401     		NONE PUBLIC CIVIC AND CULTURAL 1,000
    COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER DES
    MOINES
    1915 GRAND AVE
    DES MOINES,IA50309     		NONE PUBLIC CIVIC AND CULTURAL 1,000
    GREATER DES MOINES BOTANICAL GARDEN
    909 ROBERT D RAY DR
    DES MOINES,IA50316     		NONE PUBLIC CIVIC AND CULTURAL 1,000
    NELSON ATKINS MUSEUM OF ART
    4525 OAK ST
    KANSAS CITY,MO64111     		NONE PUBLIC CIVIC AND CULTURAL 300
    BALLET DES MOINES
    121 S 11TH ST SUITE 100
    WEST DES MOINES,IA50265     		NONE PUBLIC CIVIC AND CULTURAL 100
    DRAKE UNIVERSITY
    2403 UNIVERSITY AVE
    DES MOINES,IA50311     		NONE PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL 200,000
    SCIENCE CENTER OF IOWA
    401 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR
    DES MOINES,IA50309     		NONE PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL 75,000
    SIMPSON COLLEGE
    701 NORTH C STREET
    INDIANOLA,IA50125     		NONE PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL 10,000
    WYOMING STATE 4H
    1000 E UNIVERSITY AVE
    LARAMIE,WY82071     		NONE PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL 10,000
    PROJECT SCHOOLHOUSE
    PO BOX 609
    AUSTIN,TX78767     		NONE PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL 5,000
    FARM SAFETY FOR JUST KIDS
    11304 AURORA AVE
    URBANDALE,IA50322     		NONE PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL 1,000
    REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE OF BIG HORN
    128 S THURMOND
    SHERIDAN,WY82801     		NONE PUBLIC HEALTH AND RELIGION 10,000
    DES MOINES PASTORAL COUNSELING
    CENTER
    8553 URBANDALE AVE
    URBANDALE,IA50322     		NONE PUBLIC HEALTH AND RELIGION 5,000
    SHERIDAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FDN
    1401 W 5TH ST
    SHERIDAN,WY82801     		NONE PUBLIC HEALTH AND RELIGION 5,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 804,400
    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 ............     		    14 35,270  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 440,779  
    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 .............     		    18 340,432  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: aBESSEMER     14 119  
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   816,600  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13816,600
    (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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    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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    TY 2013 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    EDWIN T MEREDITH FOUNDATION
    EIN: 42-6059818
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 3,930 1,965   1,965

    TY 2013 CompensationExplanation
    Name:
    EDWIN T MEREDITH FOUNDATION
    EIN: 42-6059818
    Person Name Explanation
    KATHERINE C MEREDITH  
    D MELL FRAZIER  
    ET MEREDITH IV  
    JOHN S ZIESER  
    CHERI A CIPPERLEY  

    TY 2013 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    EDWIN T MEREDITH FOUNDATION
    EIN: 42-6059818
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ENSCO PLC 5,587 5,288
    OHIO POWER COMPANY    
    JOHN DEERE CAPITAL CORP    
    HJ HEINZ CO    
    DOW CHEMICAL    
    CATERPILLAR FINANCIAL SE 1.375% DUE 10,151 10,039
    BOEING CO    
    US BANCORP 3.15% DUE 3/4/2015 10,524 10,304
    PFIZER INC 5.35% DUE 3/15/2015 22,333 21,133
    TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORP 3.2% DUE 6/ 10,605 10,399
    JOHN DEERE CAPITAL CORP .95% DUE 6/2 9,997 10,073
    HSBC FINANCE CORP NT 5% DUE 6/30/201 15,829 15,850
    JPMORGAN CHASE & CO 1.37% DUE 9/22/2 73,308 72,891
    SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC 5.3% DUE 11 50,488 48,670
    ANHEUSER-BUSCH INBEV FIN .8% DUE 1/1 74,995 74,948
    BB&T CORPORATION    
    MERCK & CO INC 2.25% DUE 1/15/2016 52,069 51,650
    PRAXAIR INC .75% DUE 2/21/2016 49,714 49,879
    ROYAL BANK OF CANADA 2.875% DUE 4/19 10,555 10,423
    XCEL ENERGY INC .75% DUE 5/9/2016 49,988 49,578
    PACCAR FINANCIAL CORP .75% DUE 5/16/ 49,969 49,761
    SEMPRA ENERGY 6.5% DUE 6/1/2016 5,817 5,626
    AMERICAN EXPRESS CREDIT 1.3% DUE 7/2 39,990 40,309
    BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY FIN .95% DUE 8/15 49,905 50,227
    GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC 5.75% DUE 10 10,714 11,159
    GEN ELEC CAP CORP MTN    
    UNITED PARCEL SERVICE    
    BEAR STERNS COS LLC    
    ORACLE CORP    
    COMCAST CORP    
    WALT DISNEY COMPANY    
    WELLS FARGO CO    
    GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC    
    GEN ELEC CAP CORP    
    APACHE CORP    
    JOHNSON & JOHNSON .7% DUE 11/28/2016 54,933 54,662
    APPLE INC FRN .492% DUE 5/3/2018 39,910 39,932
    SHELL INTERNATIONAL FIN 4% DUE 3/21/ 10,725 10,079
    CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK .9% DUE 10/1/ 39,988 40,219
    DIAGEO CAPITAL PLC .625% DUE 4/29/20 49,908 49,725
    ONTARIO (PROVINCE OF)    
    TOYOTA AUTO RECEIVABLES    
    TOYOTA AUTO RECEIVABLES    
    ALLY AUTO RECEIVABLES .7% DUE 1/15/2 348 348
    CARMAX AUTO TR    
    MERC-BENZ AUTO RECV .85% DUE 3/16/20 1,352 1,348
    HONDA AUTO RECEIVABLES .94% DUE 3/18 1,852 1,848
    ALLY AUTO RECEIVABLES TRUST .48% DUE 2,777 2,778
    WORLD OMNI AUTO RECEIVABLE .64% DUE 9,999 10,019
    CARMAX AUTO OWNER TRUST .84% DUE 3/1 14,997 15,054
    WORLD FINANCIAL NETWORK CREDIT 1.76% 9,999 9,982
    WACHOVIA BANK COMMERCIAL    
    GS MORTGAGE SERCURITIES COR 3.482% D 10,409 9,981
    HARBOR HIGH YIELD BD FD    
    ISHARES BARCLAYS TIP BD FD    
    TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND FD    
    FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK .625% DUE 12/ 49,865 49,790
    FED HM LN MTG CP    
    FED NATL MTG ASSOC 1.25% DUE 1/30/20 70,604 70,842
    FED HM LN MTG CP 1% DUE 3/8/2017 64,789 65,105
    FED HM LN MTG CP 1% DUE 9/29/2017    
    FANNIE MAE .375% DUE 3/16/15    

    TY 2013 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    EDWIN T MEREDITH FOUNDATION
    EIN: 42-6059818
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    MEREDITH CORP 37,386 4,786,941
    MEREDITH CORP CLASS B 37,386 4,697,301
    OW LARGE CAP STRATEGIES FD 1,436,038 1,690,888
    S&P 500 DEP RCPTS    
    ISHRS MSCI EAFE IND FND    
    SPDR S&P EMG MKT ETF    
    OW GLOBAL SML & MID CAP FD 871,598 998,533
    OW REAL RETURN FUND 342,487 302,670
    OW GLOBAL OPPORTUNITES FD 1,652,735 1,585,454
    DOLLAR GENERAL CORP 19,878 21,112
    L BRANDS INC 16,054 16,081
    MACY'S INC 21,133 22,695
    TARGET CORP 18,016 16,766
    VIACOM INC CL B NEW 11,988 13,101
    CVS/CAREMARK CORP 15,284 17,176
    LORILLARD INC COM 9,565 10,136
    WALGREEN CO 9,010 10,052
    CONOCOPHILLIPS 13,297 13,423
    MARATHON OIL CORP 10,118 9,707
    ACE LIMITED 21,046 22,776
    AMERICAN INTL GROUP INC 13,114 13,783
    CITIGROUP INC 13,911 14,069
    KEYCORP NEW 8,865 9,394
    MORGAN STANLY GRP INC 9,514 10,192
    AETNA INC NEW 17,146 18,176
    MYLAN INC 25,113 26,040
    PFIZER INC 24,616 24,504
    THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC 21,302 24,497
    ZIMMER HLDGS IN 26,118 27,957
    CUMMINS INC 9,758 10,572
    ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC 16,096 17,656
    NIELSEN HOLDINGS BV 7,796 10,325
    UNION PACIFIC CORP 19,309 20,664
    ACCENTURE PLC CL A 10,777 11,510
    APPLE INC 28,746 33,661
    AVAGO TECHNOLOGIES 20,295 26,439
    INTERNATIONAL BUS MACHINES 17,958 17,819
    QUALCOMM INC 22,666 24,131
    CENTURYLINK INC 9,075 8,599
    AMERICAN WATER WORKS CO 25,210 25,356
    BRIDGESTONE CORP ADR 15,300 16,282
    DAIHATSU MOTOR CO. LTD ADR 5,269 4,069
    NIKON CORP PLC UNSPON-ADR 11,650 11,946
    SWATCH GROUP AG UNSPON ADR 11,068 11,599
    VOLKSWAGEN AG ADR 15,346 16,878
    IMPERIAL TOBABCCO LT ADR 19,717 20,523
    J SAINBURY SPN ADR NEW 23,192 21,762
    SVENSKA CL AKTIBLGT ADR 21,097 23,892
    ENI S.P.A. ADR 11,654 12,122
    SINOPEC/CHINA PETE&CHM ADR 18,454 20,131
    TOTAL SA ADR 21,652 22,976
    ALLIANZ AKTIENGES ADR 7,518 8,082
    BNP PARIBAS SPON ADR 19,023 21,466
    CHINA CONSTRUCTION ASDR 18,103 17,353
    MUNICH RE GROUP ADR 20,120 21,516
    RSA INSURANCE GRP PLC ADR 22,663 18,165
    SKANDINAVISKA ENSKILD ADR 7,189 7,902
    WHARF HOLDINGS ADR 6,983 6,118
    SANOF-ADR 20,800 21,452
    ITOCHU CORP ADR 29,912 30,279
    WEIR GROUP PLC ADR 21,539 20,304
    SUMITOMO METAL MIN CO LTD 19,071 17,686
    CHINA TELECOM ADR 21,062 20,228
    KDDI CORP ADR 15,391 16,158
    TELE2 AB ADR 19,295 17,580
    TIM PARTICIPACOES SA ADR 6,473 8,528
    TOKYO GAS LTD ADR 12,897 11,828

    TY 2013 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    EDWIN T MEREDITH FOUNDATION
    EIN: 42-6059818
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    818,098
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    791,037
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


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


     


    TY 2013 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    EDWIN T MEREDITH FOUNDATION
    EIN: 42-6059818
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    BESSEMER 119 119  


    TY 2013 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    EDWIN T MEREDITH FOUNDATION
    EIN: 42-6059818
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    BANK FEES 209 209    
    INVESTMENT FEES 11,971 11,971    


    TY 2013 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    EDWIN T MEREDITH FOUNDATION
    EIN: 42-6059818
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FEDERAL EXCISE TAX 45,811      
    FOREIGN TAX PAID 1,505 1,505