Form990-PF
Click to see attachment

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter Social Security numbers on this form as it may be made public. By law, the IRS cannot redact the information on the form.
bulletInformation about Form 990-PF and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990pf.
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
THE SPOTTS TRUST CHARLES HERMES TRUSTEE
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 366   Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
HASTINGS, NE68902
A Employer identification number

47-6126112
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(402) 462-4141
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$1,794,508
J Accounting method:
MODIFIED CASH
(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      
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 36,631 36,631  
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 114,749
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 1,178,963
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 114,749
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)....... 1,302 1,302  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 152,682 152,682  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... 10,440 10,440   0
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... 22,796 22,796   0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions) 805 805   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... 441 441   0
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 34,482 34,482   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 78,954 78,954
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 113,436 34,482   78,954
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 39,246
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 118,200
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)
Page 2
Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)
Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............... 48,017 162,812 162,812
2 Savings and temporary cash investments..........      
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) 31,807 Click to see attachment33,141 33,627
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 1,003,960 Click to see attachment960,160 1,191,810
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........ 26,587 Click to see attachment25,996 29,054
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)........... 381,569 Click to see attachment349,272 376,167
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment894 Click to see attachment1,038 Click to see attachment1,038
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 1,492,834 1,532,419 1,794,508
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable...................    
19 Deferred revenue..................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).......... 0 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted....................    
25 Temporarily restricted................    
26 Permanently restricted................    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds......... 697,184 697,184
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 795,650 835,235
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see page 17 of the
instructions).................... 1,492,834 1,532,419
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of
the instructions).................. 1,492,834 1,532,419
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 1,492,834
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 39,246
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 3 339
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 1,532,419
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 5 0
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 1,532,419
Form 990-PF (2013)
Form 990-PF (2013)
Page 3
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 PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES P    
b POWESHARES DB US DOLLAR INDEX P    
c POWERSHARES DB COMMODITY INDEX P    
d POWERSHARES DB PRECIOUS METALS FUND P    
e POWERSHARES DB BASE METALS FUND P    
POWERSHARES DB ENERGY FUND P    
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 1,173,292   1,064,114 109,178
b 20     20
c 77     77
d 17     17
e 27     27
    100 -100
5,530     5,530
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       109,178
b       20
c       77
d       17
e       27
      -100
      5,530
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 2 114,749
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 75,585 1,600,300 0.047232
2011 75,646 1,651,219 0.045812
2010 68,119 1,539,355 0.044252
2009 86,890 1,363,248 0.063737
2008 116,219 1,738,683 0.066843
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.267876
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 0.053575
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2013 from Part X, line 5..... 4 1,692,235
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 90,661
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 1,182
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 91,843
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 78,954
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 2,364
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 2,364
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 2,364
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2013 estimated tax payments and 2012 overpayment credited to 2013 6a 1,080
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 1,080
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 1,284
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)
    bulletNE
    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
    Yes
     
    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 ofbulletMR CHARLES HERMES TRUSTEE Telephone no.bullet (402) 462-4141
    Located atbullet2ND ST JOSEPH AVEHASTINGSNE ZIP+4bullet68901
    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
    CHARLES HERMES TRUSTEE
    5.00
    0 0 0
    PO BOX 366
    HASTINGS,NE68902
    STEPHANIE BLISS TRUSTEE
    5.00
    0 0 0
    PO BOX 366
    HASTINGS,NE68902
    DAVID BRANDT TRUST ACCT
    5.00
    0 0 0
    PO BOX 366
    HASTINGS,NE68902
    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
    84,612
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2013 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    2,364
    b
    Income tax for 2013. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    2,364
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    82,248
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    82,248
    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
    82,248
    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 82,248
    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....... 5,338
    b From 2009....... 18,814
    c From 2010.......  
    d From 2011.......  
    e From 2012.......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 24,152
    4Qualifying distributions for 2013 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 78,954
    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..... 78,954
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2013. 3,294 3,294
    (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 20,858
    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) ...
    2,044
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2014.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
    18,814
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2009.... 18,814
    b Excess from 2010....  
    c Excess from 2011....  
    d Excess from 2012....  
    e Excess from 2013....  
    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
    HASTINGS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
    2100 W 6TH
    HASTINGS,NE68901
    NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY PROMOTION OF THE ARTS 3,000
    SAINT MARK'S PRO-CATHEDRAL
    422 N BURLINGTON
    HASTINGS,NE68901
    NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITY 19,739
    HASTINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    800 W 3RD - RM 232
    HASTINGS,NE68901
    NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITY 14,382
    SALVATION ARMY
    400 S BURLINGTON
    HASTINGS,NE68901
    NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITY 23,239
    AMERICAN RED CROSS - CENTRAL PLAINS CHAPTER
    415 N KANSAS AVE
    HASTINGS,NE68901
    NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITY 500
    HEARTLAND PET CONNECTION
    1807 W J ST
    HASTINGS,NE68901
    NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITY 500
    CASA OF SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA
    2727 WEST 2ND ST
    HASTINGS,NE68901
    NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITY 1,700
    SPOUSAL ABUSESEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS CENTER
    220 S BURLINGTON AVE STE 4
    HASTINGS,NE68901
    NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITY 500
    HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS - OPPORTUNITY FUND
    1924 W A
    HASTINGS,NE68901
    NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITY 500
    YWCA - THE ZONE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
    604 N ST JOSEPH AVE
    HASTINGS,NE68901
    NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITY 500
    BIG BROTHERSBIG SISTERS
    312 N LINCOLN AVE
    HASTINGS,NE68901
    NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITY 300
    HASTINGS LIBRARY FOUNDATION
    517 W 4TH
    HASTINGS,NE68901
    NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITY 2,000
    START OVER ROVER
    504 EAST SIDE BLVD
    HASTINGS,NE68901
    NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITY 500
    CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES - FOOD FOR THOUGHT BACKPACK PROGRAM
    515 WEST 3RD ST
    HASTINGS,NE68901
    NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITY 1,000
    CROSSROADS CENTER RESCUE MISSION
    702 W 14TH ST
    HASTINGS,NE68901
    NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITY 2,000
    MARY LANNING HEALTHY BEGINNINGS
    715 N ST JOSEPH AVE
    HASTINGS,NE68901
    NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITY 500
    HASTINGS LITERACY PROGRAM
    123 N MARIAN RD
    HASTINGS,NE68901
    NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITY 200
    HASTINGS COLLEGE
    800 TURNER AVE
    HASTINGS,NE68901
    NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY EDUCATION 7,894
    Total .................................bullet 3a 78,954
    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 ............
             
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 36,631  
    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.....     14 1,302  
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory .............
        18 114,749  
    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).. 0 152,682 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13152,682
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow
    Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Page 12
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political
    Yes
    No
    organizations?
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527?...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.
    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer or fiduciary) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's namebullet



    Firm's addressbullet







    Firm's EINbullet
    Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Additional Data


    Software ID:  
    Software Version:  


    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description

    TY 2013 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE SPOTTS TRUST CHARLES HERMES TRUSTEE
    EIN: 47-6126112
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING FEES 7,940 7,940   0
    BOOKKEEPING FEES 2,500 2,500   0

    TY 2013 GeneralExplanationAttachment
    Name:
    THE SPOTTS TRUST CHARLES HERMES TRUSTEE
    EIN: 47-6126112
    Identifier Return Reference Explanation
    PURPOSE OF GRANT OR CONTRIBUTION 990-PF, PAGE 11, PART XV TO SUPPORT AND FURTHER EACH ORGANIZATION'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE.
    DISTRIBUTIONS TO DONOR ADVISED FUNDS 990-PF, PAGE 5, PART VII-A, LINE 12 DISTRIBUTIONS TO THE HASTINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HAVE BEEN PLACED INTO A DONOR ADVISED FUND IN WHICH THE SPOTTS TRUST HAS ADVISORY PRIVILEGES OVER THE DISTRIBUTION OF THESE FUNDS. THE CURRENT YEAR DISTRIBUTION OF $14,382 TO THE HASTINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HAS BEEN TREATED AS A QUALIFYING DISTRIBUTION. THE DONOR ADVISED FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR RELIGOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.

    TY 2013 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    THE SPOTTS TRUST CHARLES HERMES TRUSTEE
    EIN: 47-6126112
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    PAC GAS & ELEC CO NTS 4.800% DUE 3/1/14 0 0
    AMERICAN INTL GRP 3.375% DUE 8/15/20 1,020 1,006
    ANHEUSER BUSCH COS INC 6.45% DUE 9/1/37 725 1,222
    AOL TIME WARNER INC 7.625% DUE 4/15/31 788 1,257
    BANK OF AMERICA CORP 2.000% DUE 1/11/18 997 997
    BANK OF AMERICA CORP 5.125% 0 0
    CAPITAL ONE FINCL CORP NTS 6.150% DUE 9/1/16 1,022 1,118
    CISCO SYSTEMS INC MW 5.500% DUE 2/22/16 1,067 1,100
    CITIGROUP INC NTS B/E 6.125% DUE 5/15/18 1,097 1,155
    CONCOPHILLIPS CDA FDG 5.625% DUE 10/15/16 1,035 1,121
    DELL INC NTS B/E 2.300% DUE 9/10/15 0 0
    EMBARQ CORP NTS 7.995% DUE 6/1/36 0 0
    ENERGY TRANSFER PARTNERS 5.950% 996 1,052
    EQUITY RESIDENTIAL PPTYS 5.125% DUE 3/15/16 905 1,081
    GENL ELEC CORP 5.625% 948 1,135
    J P MORGAN CHASE & CO 5.150% DUE 10/1/15 981 1,072
    JOHN DEERE CAPITAL CORP 1.200% 1,006 987
    MCDONALDS CORP 5.000% DUE 2/1/19 1,031 1,131
    MORGAN STANLEY 3.750% DUE 2/25/23 1,003 975
    MORGAN STANLEY NTS 4.750% DUE 4/1/14 0 0
    MURPHY OIL CORP 2.500% 0 0
    ONEOK PARTNERS 6.150% DUE 10/1/16 1,026 1,120
    PHILIP MORRIS INTL 1.875% DUE 1/15/19 996 982
    PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL INC NTS B/E 4.750% DUE 9/17/15 1,070 1,069
    TELECOM ITALIA B/E 6.375% 1,824 1,792
    TOTAL CAPITAL SA B/E 3.000% DUE 6/24/15 1,000 1,037
    UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC 5.800% DUE 3/15/36 819 1,092
    VIACOM INC NTS 6.875% 791 1,143
    VODAFONE GROUP PLC 6.150% DUE 2/27/37 1,704 2,177
    WELLS FARGO & CO 4.600% DUE 4/1/21 1,102 1,092
    XEROX CORP NTS B/E 6.350% 5/15/18 1,043 1,141

    TY 2013 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    THE SPOTTS TRUST CHARLES HERMES TRUSTEE
    EIN: 47-6126112
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    AARON RENTS INC 1,113 1,522
    ABB LTD SPON ADR 0 0
    ABBOTT LABORATORIES 7,575 7,704
    ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO 799 724
    ACADIA REALTY 456 447
    ACI WORLDWIDE INC 1,591 2,210
    ACTUANT CORP NEW CL A 1,338 2,198
    ADT CORP 0 0
    ALEXANDRIA REAL ESTATE EQUITIES 922 954
    ALLERGAN INC 0 0
    ALLIANCE DATA SYSTEMS CORP 12,613 19,457
    AMAZON.COM INC 5,454 9,970
    AMCOR LTD ADR NEW AU ADR 0 0
    AMERICAN ASSETS TRUST INC SBI 857 805
    AMERICAN CAMPUS COMMUNITIES INC REITS 469 723
    AMERICAN EQUITY INVESTMENT LIFE HOLDING CO 768 1,583
    AMERICAN HOMES 4 RENT 319 308
    AMERICAN INTL GROUP INC 0 0
    ANHUESER BUSCH SA/NV SPONSORED ADR 10,653 13,201
    AON PLC 7,052 9,144
    APPLE INC 16,875 33,661
    ARES CAPITAL CORP 2,813 3,145
    ARMADA HOFFLER PROPERTIES INC 324 260
    ASML HOLDING NV-NY REGISTRY SHS NEW 2012 7,310 10,494
    ASPEN INSURANCE HOLDINGS LTD 1,516 1,776
    ASSOCIATED BANC CORP WISCONSIN 600 835
    ASSOCIATED ESTATES REALTY CORP 0 0
    ASTELLAS PHARMA INC ADR 0 0
    ATLAS AIR WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS INC NEW 0 0
    ATMOS ENERGY CORP 1,089 1,499
    ATWOOD OCEANICS INC 1,853 1,815
    AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES INC SBI 1,505 2,601
    BANCO SANTANDER CENT HISPANO SPON 27 36
    BANCO SANTANDER SA SPON ADR 0 0
    BG GROUP PLC SPON ADR 0 0
    BIOGEN IDEC INC 3,495 8,108
    BIOMARIN PHARMACEUTICAL INC 7,686 7,527
    BIOMED REALTY TRUST INC REITS 541 906
    BOEING CO 6,812 12,830
    BORG WARNER INC 0 0
    BOSTON PROPERTIES INC 1,030 2,409
    BP PLC SPON ADR 0 0
    BRE PROPERTIES INC CL A 957 1,039
    BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB CO 9,076 14,191
    BROADRIDGE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS INC 1,402 2,529
    BROADSOFT INC 830 902
    BROOKFIELD PROPERTIES CORP CAD 0 0
    CAMDEN PPTY TR SBI 417 1,024
    CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORP 0 0
    CANON INC ADR JAPAN 0 0
    CAPITAL BANK FINANCIAL CORP 1,050 1,183
    CARREFOUR SA ADR 0 0
    CELADON GROUP INC 462 468
    CELGENE CORP 6,080 6,759
    CERNER CORP 0 0
    CHECKPOINT SOFTWARE TECH 7,237 8,062
    CHICO FAS INC 1,564 1,696
    CHOICE HOTELS INTL INC NEW 0 0
    CITI GROUP INC 9,242 9,488
    CLEARWATER PAPER CORP 1,007 1,103
    CNO FINANCIAL GROUP INC COM 896 2,388
    COCA-COLA COMPANY 9,748 11,360
    COMCAST CORP NEW 7,394 8,730
    COMERICA INC 7,813 7,939
    COMMUNITY HEALTH SYS INC 1,482 1,335
    CON-WAY INC 1,298 1,390
    CORRECTIONS CORP OF AMERICA NEW 0 0
    CROWN CASTLE INTL CORP 7,718 9,619
    CUBESMART SBI 333 446
    CVS CAREMARK CORP 8,580 10,235
    DANAHER CORP 10,033 13,278
    DDR CORP REIT SBI 658 953
    DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG DE SPON ADR 0 0
    DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS INC 4,899 8,409
    DOMINION RES INC 11,664 12,679
    DOUGLAS EMMETT INC 759 745
    DSW INC CL A 0 0
    DUPONT FABROS TECHNOLOGY INC 359 914
    DXP ENTERPRISES INC 982 1,728
    EATON CORP 8,699 11,114
    EBAY INC 4,431 4,664
    EDWARDS LIFESCIENCE CORP 8,616 6,510
    ELIZABETH ARDEN INC 1,347 1,134
    EMC CORP MASS 0 0
    EMPIRE STATE REALTY 601 673
    ENERGY SELECT SECTOR SPDR 0 0
    ENI SPA IT SPON ADR 0 0
    EOG RESOURCES INC 0 0
    EPAM SYSTEMS INC 904 1,188
    EPR PROPERTIES REIT 680 1,229
    EQUITY LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES INC REIT 560 870
    EQUITY RESIDENTIAL SBI 1,607 3,579
    EXCEL TRUST INC REIT 1,235 1,128
    EXPRESS SCRIPTS INC CL A 0 0
    EXTRA SPACE STORAGE INC REITS 306 1,180
    FACEBOOK INC 0 0
    FAMILY DOLLAR STORES INC 7,685 8,121
    FEDERAL RLTY INV TR BI MD 676 1,420
    FEDEX CORPORATION 7,412 11,358
    FIAR ISAAC INC 1,578 2,199
    FIRST CASH FINANCIAL SERVICES 531 1,546
    FIRST POTOMAC REALTY TRUST SBI 213 279
    FIRST TRUST TECHNOLOGY ALPHADEX FUND 9,649 12,507
    FIRSTMERIT CORPORATION 2,432 3,157
    FOREST CITY ENTERPRISES INC CL A 659 936
    FORUM ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES INC 1,759 1,865
    FRANCE TELECOM SA SPON ADR 0 0
    FULTON FINANCIAL CORP PA 552 694
    GDF SUEZ SPON ADR 0 0
    GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY 0 0
    GENERAL MOTORS CO 12,348 12,261
    GILEAD SCIENCES INC 0 0
    GLAXO SMITHKLINE PLC ADR 0 0
    GLOVE SPECIALTY METALS INC 333 432
    GNC HOLDINGS INC 1,313 2,046
    GOOGLE INC CL A 18,791 32,501
    GRAFTECH INTL LTD 0 0
    GRAPHIN PACKAGING HOLDING INC 1,776 1,987
    GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC 1,682 2,202
    GUGGENHEIM ENHANCED SHORT DURATION BOND 31,535 31,507
    GUGGENHEIM S&P 500 EQUAL WEIGHTED INDEX FUND 33,546 44,674
    HANCOCK HOLDING CO 1,358 1,541
    HARMAN INTL INDS INCE NEW 1,680 3,192
    HCC INSURANCE HLDGS INC 1,640 2,768
    HCP INC 1,354 2,070
    HEALTH CARE REIT INC 2,218 1,875
    HEALTH MANAGEMENT ASSN INC NEW CL A 0 0
    HERSHA HOSPITALITY TRUST SBI 862 952
    HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES INC 1,044 1,157
    HILLENBRAND INC. 1,496 1,765
    HITTITE MICROWAVE CORP 0 0
    HOME DEPOT INC 10,927 11,528
    HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC 792 2,216
    IBERDOLA SA SPON ADR 0 0
    ICF INTL INC 999 1,493
    ILLUMINA INC 0 0
    INDUSTRIAL SELECT SECTOR SPDR 0 0
    INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES HOLDING 1,584 2,147
    INTERNATIONAL BUSINES MACHINE CORP 10,004 9,379
    INTUIT INC 6,222 6,640
    ISHARES BARCLAYS 1-3 TREASURY BOND FUND 21,730 21,686
    ISHARES CORE S&P 500 INDEX FUND 46,014 53,839
    ISHARES CORE S&P TOTAL US STOCK MARKET FUND 22,918 30,287
    ISHARES CORE TOTAL US BOND MARKET FUND 0 0
    ISHARES HIGH DIVIDEND EQUITY FUND 34,990 39,200
    ISHARES IBOXX $ YIELD CORP BOND FUND 9,232 9,474
    ISHARES IBOXX INV GRADE CORP BOND FUND 0 0
    ISHARES INTERMEDIATE CREDIT BOND 28,314 27,617
    ISHARES MSCI EAFE INDEX 14,476 16,304
    ISHARES MSCI EMERGING MARKETS 7,852 7,899
    ISHARES MSCI USA MINIMUM VOLATILITY 19,426 19,774
    ISHARES RUSSELL 2000 7,472 8,537
    ISHARES TR-DOW JONES US FINCL SECTOR INDEX FUND 0 0
    ISHARES TR-DOW JONES US REAL ESTATE INDEX FUND 0 0
    ISHARES US PREFERRED STOCK 18,748 17,863
    ISHARES US REAL ESTATE IYR 11,748 11,733
    JACK HENRY & ASSOC INC 1,149 1,539
    JACK IN THE BOX INC 974 1,501
    JOHNSON & JOHNSON 11,858 14,838
    JOY GLOBAL INC 0 0
    KAO CORP REPSTG 10 SHS COM SPON ADR 0 0
    KAR AUCTION SVCS INC 1,474 2,689
    KILROY REALTY CORP 682 1,756
    KINDER MORGAN INC 14,163 13,716
    KONINKLIJKE AHOLD NV NEW 2007 0 0
    KRAFT FOODS GROUP 7,322 7,332
    KRATON PERFORMANCE POLYMERS INC 0 0
    LASALLE HOTEL PROPERTIES SBI 0 0
    LENNOX INTL INC 1,068 2,041
    LIBERTY PROPERTY TRUST 754 1,118
    LIFEPOINT HOSP INC 552 793
    LINKEDIN CORP CL A 0 0
    LITHIA MOTORS INC CL A 0 0
    LITTLEFUSE INC 1,519 2,323
    LPL FINL HOLDINGS INC COM 1,702 2,823
    MACERICH COMPANY 168 1,472
    MAIDEN HOLDINGS LTD 992 863
    MANHATTAN ASSOC INC 224 587
    MASTEC INC 1,254 2,029
    MCGRATH RENTCORP 440 677
    MEDASSETS INC 1,565 1,408
    MEN'S WEARHOUSE 1,572 2,299
    MICHAEL KORS HOLDINGS LTD 4,450 5,846
    MICROSEMI CORP 560 724
    MICROSOFT CORP 11,591 14,665
    MKS INSTRUMENTS INC 0 0
    MONDELEZ INTL INC 0 0
    MONSANTO CO NEW 8,802 13,520
    NATIONAL GRID TRANSCO PLC SPON ADR 0 0
    NATIONAL RETAIL PROPERTIES INC REIT 465 546
    NEXTERA ENERGY INC 0 0
    NIELSEN HOLDINGS N.V. 3,091 3,488
    NOBLE ENERGY INC 7,070 6,470
    NOVARTIS AG SPON ADR 0 0
    OASIS PETROLEUM INC 1,526 2,818
    OIL STATES INTL INC 0 0
    OMEGA HEALTHCARE INV INC 0 0
    ORACLE CORPORATION 6,287 6,504
    O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC 4,859 6,693
    P P G INDUSTRIES 8,796 10,052
    PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA 710 1,709
    PEPSICO INCORPORATED 6,149 6,055
    PFIZER INC 5,043 6,739
    PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL INC 7,697 7,667
    PIEDMONT OFFICE RLTY TR INC CL A 386 396
    PLATINUM UNDERWRITERS 1,224 1,287
    POST HOLDINGS INC 0 0
    POWERSHARES DB BASE US DOLLAR INDEX BULLISH FUND 0 0
    POWERSHARES DB COMMODITY INDEX TRACKING FUND 0 0
    POWERSHARES DB ENERGY FUND 11,697 11,660
    POWERSHARES DB PRECIOUS METALS FUND 0 0
    POWERSHARES QQQ TR SERIES 1 6,949 8,356
    PRECISION CASTPARTS CORP 9,688 16,966
    PRECISION DRILLING CORP CAD 0 0
    PROCTER & GAMBLE CO 7,806 9,362
    PROLOGIS INC COM 1,912 2,956
    PROSPERITY BANCSHARES INC 1,569 2,599
    PUBLIC STORAGE INC 1,429 3,010
    QBE INS GROUP LTD SPON ADR 0 0
    QUALCOMM INC 0 0
    RAMCO-GERSHENSON PROPERTIES MD NEW SBI 334 456
    RANGE RESOURCES CORP 8,370 12,731
    REED ELSEVIER NV NEW REPSTG 2 ORD SHS SPON ADR 0 0
    REGENCY CENTERS CORP 698 1,111
    RELIANCE STEEL & ALUMINUM CO 1,298 1,820
    RETAIL OPPORTUNITY INVTS CORP COM 453 648
    RETAIL PROPERTIES AMER INC REIT CL A 0 0
    RITE AID CORPORATION 1,039 1,817
    RLJ LODGING TRUST SBI 524 778
    ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC CL A SPON ADR 0 0
    RWE AG ADR 0 0
    RYLAND GROUP INC 446 608
    SANDISK CORPORATION 0 0
    SANOFI-AVENTIS SA SPON ADR 0 0
    SCANSOURCE INC 0 0
    SCHLUMBERGER LTD 0 0
    SELECT INCOME REIT 0 0
    SELECT SECTOR SPDR FD 0 0
    SEMTECH CORP 1,177 1,087
    SEVEN & I HLDGS CO LTD ADR 0 0
    SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO 10,050 11,561
    SILGAN HOLDINGS INC 1,853 2,689
    SIMON PPTY GROUP INC SBI 2,291 6,847
    SINGAPORE TELECOM LTD NEW 2006 SPON ADR 0 0
    SIRONA DENTAL SYSTEMS INC 365 562
    SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS INC 1,995 2,656
    SMITH A O CORP 0 0
    SOCIETE GENERALE FRANCE SPONS ADR ADR 0 0
    SPDR BLACKSTON/GSO SENIOR LOAN 14,931 15,006
    SS&C TECHNOLOGIES HOLDINGS INC COM 1,514 2,700
    STARBUCKS CORP 6,602 11,994
    STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS WORLDWIDE INC NEW 66 318
    TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MFG CO LTD ADR 0 0
    TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICAL CO 0 0
    TAUBMAN CENTERS INC 910 831
    TCP CAPITAL CORP 851 889
    TELEFLEX INC 1,402 2,159
    TELEFONICA S A SPON ADR 0 0
    TERADATA CORP 0 0
    TESCO PLC SPONS ADR UNITED KINGDOM 0 0
    TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS IND LTD ISRAEL ADR 0 0
    THERMON GRP HOLDINGS INC 840 1,148
    TOKIO MARINE HOLDINGS INC CPON ADR 0 0
    TOKYO ELECTRON LTD ADR 0 0
    TOTAL SA FRANCE SPON ADR 0 0
    TOWER GROUP INC 0 0
    TOWERS WATSON & CO CL A 0 0
    TOYOTA MOTOR CORP NEW JAPAN SPON ADR 0 0
    TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY 5,711 6,612
    UNILEVER NV ADR 7,697 8,086
    UNILEVER PLC AMER SHS NEW SPON ADR 0 0
    UNION FIRST MARKET BANKSHARES CORP 1,018 1,092
    UNION PACIFIC CORP 10,222 15,288
    UNITED RENTALS INC 604 1,481
    UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC 0 0
    UNTD OVERSEAS BK LTD SPONS ADR SINGAPORE 0 0
    V F COPRORATION 0 0
    VALMONT INDUSTRIES INC 0 0
    VANGUARD MATERIAL 0 0
    VENTAS INC 1,425 2,177
    VERINT SYSTEMS INC 1,690 2,319
    VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS COM 15,241 17,789
    VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC 0 0
    VINCI SA ADR 0 0
    VODAFONE GROUP PLC NEW SPON ADR 0 0
    VORNADO REALTY TRUST 542 1,332
    WABASH NATL CORP 1,154 1,420
    WADDELL & REED FINL 327 456
    WAL-MART STORES INC 10,937 11,410
    WD-40 CO 0 0
    WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORP 1,970 2,744
    WESCO INTL INC 847 2,004
    WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES INC 0 0
    WHOLE FOODS MARKET INC 5,011 6,593
    WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC 616 1,358
    ZURICH FINANCIAL SVCS SPON ADR 0 0

    TY 2013 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    THE SPOTTS TRUST CHARLES HERMES TRUSTEE
    EIN: 47-6126112
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    33,141
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    33,627
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


    0
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


    0


    TY 2013 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    THE SPOTTS TRUST CHARLES HERMES TRUSTEE
    EIN: 47-6126112
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    BLACKROCK FDS II HIGH YIELD BOND PT INVESTOR CL C AT COST 26,325 27,621
    BLACKROCK EQUITY DIVIDEND FD CL C AT COST 33,875 41,971
    BRANDES INSTITUTIONAL EMERGING MARKETS FUND S AT COST 37,834 36,509
    EATON VANCE EMERGING MARKETS LOCAL INC FUND A AT COST 18,404 15,951
    EUROPACIFIC GROWTH FUND CL C AT COST 26,796 30,522
    FIDELITY ADVISOR II STRAT INCOME CL C AT COST 10,305 9,992
    FIRST EAGLE GLOBAL FUND CL C AT COST 52,093 66,853
    LOOMIS SAYLES HIGH INCOME OPOORTUNITIES AT COST 0 0
    LOOMIS SAYLES SECURITIZED ASSET AT COST 0 0
    MAINSTAY LARGE CAP GROWTH FD CL C AT COST 9,727 12,261
    MUTUAL SERIES FD INC QUEST CL C AT COST 9,612 10,024
    OPPENHEIMER DEVELOPING MARKETS FUND CL A AT COST 62,614 65,891
    OPPENHEIMER INTL BOND FD CL A AT COST 61,687 58,572

    TY 2013 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    THE SPOTTS TRUST CHARLES HERMES TRUSTEE
    EIN: 47-6126112
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    ACCRUED DIVIDENDS RECEIVABLE 894 1,038 1,038


    TY 2013 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    THE SPOTTS TRUST CHARLES HERMES TRUSTEE
    EIN: 47-6126112
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    MISCELLANEOUS 365 365   0
    OFFICE EXPENSE 76 76   0


    TY 2013 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    THE SPOTTS TRUST CHARLES HERMES TRUSTEE
    EIN: 47-6126112
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    UBS FINANCIAL SVCS - NONDIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION 636 636 636
    UBS FINANCIAL SVCS - NONDIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION 66 66 66
    UBS FINANCIAL SVCS - NONDIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION 230 230 230
    WELLS FARGO ADVISORS 165 165 165
    WELLS FARGO ADVISORS 12 12 12
    WELLS FARGO ADVISORS 193 193 193


    TY 2013 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    THE SPOTTS TRUST CHARLES HERMES TRUSTEE
    EIN: 47-6126112
    Description Amount
    INCOME TAX REFUND FROM 2012 339


    TY 2013 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE SPOTTS TRUST CHARLES HERMES TRUSTEE
    EIN: 47-6126112
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT BROKER AND MONEY MANAGER FEES 22,796 22,796   0


    TY 2013 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    THE SPOTTS TRUST CHARLES HERMES TRUSTEE
    EIN: 47-6126112
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAX 805 805   0