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
GRANGER FOUNDATION
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 27185   Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
LANSING, MI489097185
A Employer identification number

38-2251879
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(517) 371-9765
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$11,607,419J 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) 550,000
2 Check bullet
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 5,167 5,167  
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 159,017 159,017  
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 351,624
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 1,761,159
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 351,624
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 1,065,808 515,808  
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)....... Click to see attachment 3,230 3,230   0
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)        
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 24,033 24,033   0
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 27,263 27,263   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 1,091,000 1,091,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 1,118,263 27,263   1,091,000
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -52,455
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 488,545
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2013)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............... 101,366 204,222 204,222
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   98,453 0 0
8 Inventories for sale or use...............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges...........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 6,929,794 Click to see attachment6,872,936 9,326,789
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)...........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment1,061,330 Click to see attachment1,092,545 Click to see attachment2,076,408
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 8,190,943 8,169,703 11,607,419
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) Click to see attachment62,155 Click to see attachment93,370
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).......... 62,155 93,370
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted....................    
25 Temporarily restricted................    
26 Permanently restricted................    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds......... 0 0
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 8,128,788 8,076,333
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see page 17 of the
instructions).................... 8,128,788 8,076,333
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of
the instructions).................. 8,190,943 8,169,703
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 8,128,788
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 -52,455
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3 0
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 8,076,333
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 8,076,333
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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 MERRILL LYNCH - 04E04 - PUBLICLY TRADED P    
b MERRILL LYNCH - 04E04 - PUBLICLY TRADED P    
c MERRILL LYNCH - 04E04 - PUBLICLY TRADED P    
d MERRILL LYNCH - 04E06 - PUBLICLY TRADED P    
e MERRILL LYNCH - 04E06 - PUBLICLY TRADED P    
MERRILL LYNCH - 04E06 - PUBLICLY TRADED P    
MERRILL LYNCH - 04E06 - PUBLICLY TRADED P    
MERRILL LYNCH - 04E08 - PUBLICLY TRADED P    
MERRILL LYNCH - 04E08 - PUBLICLY TRADED P    
MERRILL LYNCH - 04E10 - PUBLICLY TRADED P    
MERRILL LYNCH - 04E10 - PUBLICLY TRADED P    
MERRILL LYNCH - 04E10 - PUBLICLY TRADED P    
GFG, LLC - PUBLICLY TRADED P    
GFG, LLC - PUBLICLY TRADED P    
BLACKROCK GLOBAL HORIZON - PUBLICLY TRADED 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 68,580   59,623 8,957
b 139,956   100,322 39,634
c 65,013   41,572 23,441
d 26,688   24,332 2,356
e 115,966   101,645 14,321
485   471 14
10,314   10,803 -489
29,730   28,954 776
19,987   15,202 4,785
551,258   502,797 48,461
495,827   368,680 127,147
27,631   20,239 7,392
29,724   27,497 2,227
100,301   48,145 52,156
59,253   59,253 0
20,446     20,446
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       8,957
b       39,634
c       23,441
d       2,356
e       14,321
      14
      -489
      776
      4,785
      48,461
      127,147
      7,392
      2,227
      52,156
      0
      20,446
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 2 351,624
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 948,821 7,881,017 0.120393
2011 1,173,300 8,349,993 0.140515
2010 1,232,548 8,214,690 0.150042
2009 1,530,022 8,284,293 0.184690
2008 1,415,300 12,470,035 0.113496
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.709136
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 0.141827
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2013 from Part X, line 5..... 4 8,816,128
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 1,250,365
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 4,885
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 1,255,250
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 1,091,000
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 9,771
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 9,771
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 9,771
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2013 estimated tax payments and 2012 overpayment credited to 2013 6a 11,541
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 11,541
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 1,770
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2014 estimated taxBullet1,770 RefundedBullet 11 0
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see page 19 of
the instructions for definition)?............................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c), and Part XV.
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletMI
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 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 addressbulletWWW.GRANGERFOUNDATION.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletRAY A EASTON Telephone no.bullet (517) 371-9765
    Located atbullet16980 WOOD RDLANSINGMI ZIP+4bullet48906
    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
     
    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
     
     
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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
    ALTON L GRANGER TRUSTEE
    2.00     		0 0 0
    6267 AURELIUS ROAD
    LANSING,MI48910
    JANICE M GRANGER TRUSTEE
    2.00     		0 0 0
    6267 AURELIUS ROAD
    LANSING,MI48910
    RONALD K GRANGER TRUSTEE
    2.00     		0 0 0
    16980 WOOD ROAD
    LANSING,MI48906
    DONNA M GRANGER TRUSTEE
    2.00     		0 0 0
    16980 WOOD ROAD
    LANSING,MI48906
    JERRY P GRANGER TRUSTEE
    2.00     		0 0 0
    16980 WOOD ROAD
    LANSING,MI48906
    LYNNE C GRANGER TRUSTEE
    2.00     		0 0 0
    16980 WOOD ROAD
    LANSING,MI48906
    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 THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT CONDUCT ACTIVITIES. MONEY IS GIVEN BY CONTRIBUTORS TO THE FOUNDATION AND PAID TO EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS BASED ON AN APPLICATION PROCESS. 0
    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 0
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See page 24 of the instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,
    see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
     
    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
    440,806
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2013 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    9,771
    b
    Income tax for 2013. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    9,771
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    431,035
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    431,035
    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
    431,035
    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 7 431,035
    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....... 796,212
    b From 2009....... 1,118,021
    c From 2010....... 843,940
    d From 2011....... 762,832
    e From 2012....... 559,124
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 4,080,129
    4Qualifying distributions for 2013 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 1,091,000
    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..... 431,035
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 659,965
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2013. 0 0
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 4,740,094
    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) ...     		796,212
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2014.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		3,943,882
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2009.... 1,118,021
    b Excess from 2010.... 843,940
    c Excess from 2011.... 762,832
    d Excess from 2012.... 559,124
    e Excess from 2013.... 659,965
    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).)
    ALTON L GRANGER
    JANICE M GRANGER
    RONALD K GRANGER
    DONNA M GRANGER
    JERRY P GRANGER
    LYNNE C GRANGER
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    EVA LEE
    PO BOX 22187
    LANSING,MI48909
    (517) 887-4126
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    SEE WEBSITE FOR APPLICATION FORM AND INSTRUCTIONS OR REQUEST BY MAIL OR PHONE CALL.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    YES, CONTACT GRANGER FOUNDATION.
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    NO, CONTACT GRANGER FOUNDATION OR WEBSITE.
    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
    ADDICTION RELIEF & SUPPORTED RECOVERY
    743 N MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
    LANSING,MI48915     		NONE 501(C)(3) JOE & SHIRLEY'S PLACE 15,000
    ALMA FUND
    614 WEST SUPERIOR STREET
    ALMA,MI48801     		NONE 501(C)(3) 2013 CONTRIBUTION/ WEB ENHANCEMENT PROJECT 6,000
    AMERICAN RED CROSS - MID MICHIGAN CHAPTER
    1800 E GRAND RIVER AVENUE
    LANSING,MI48912     		NONE 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET/2013 CONTRIBUTION/LOCAL DISASTER RELIEF 41,000
    BETHANY CHRISTIAN SERVICES
    612 W LAKE LANSING RD
    EAST LANSING,MI48823     		NONE 501(C)(3) REFUGEE WALK 100
    BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF LANSING
    4315 PLEASANT GROVE ROAD
    LANSING,MI489104257     		NONE 501(C)(3) JUNIOR STAFF CAREER DEVELOPMENT 8,000
    CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST
    PO BOX 628222
    ORLANDO,FL328628222     		NONE 501(C)(3) EVERY STUDENT, EVERY YEAR/COSTA RICA MISSION 2013 15,100
    CAPITAL AREA UNITED WAY
    1111 MICHIGAN AVE SUITE 300
    EAST LANSING,MI48823     		NONE 501(C)(3) NEW BUSINESS INITIATIVE/2014 CAMPAIGN 25,000
    CARING ABOUT KIDS INC
    PO BOX 27014
    LANSING,MI489097014     		NONE 501(C)(3) CHRISTMAS GIFT GIVING 10,000
    CRISTO REY COMMUNITY CENTER
    1717 N HIGH ST
    LANSING,MI48906     		NONE 501(C)(3) PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 15,000
    EASTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
    1958 N WEBB ROAD
    WICHITA,KS67206     		NONE 501(C)(3) HOPE CLOSET 800
    EASTSIDE COMMUNITY ACTION CENTER
    1001 DAKIN STREET
    LANSING,MI48912     		NONE 501(C)(3) AFTER SCHOOL ACTION PROGRAM 10,000
    EATON COMMUNITY PALLIATIVE CARE
    2675 SOUTH COCHRAN
    CHARLOTTE,MI48813     		NONE 501(C)(3) HOSPICE HOUSE #2 PLEDGE 16,000
    ELE'S PLACE
    1145 W OAKLAND AVE
    LANSING,MI48915     		NONE 501(C)(3) CHILDREN'S GRIEF SUPPORT 15,000
    FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES
    PO BOX 894
    JENISON,MI494290894     		NONE 501(C)(3) FCA HUDDLES/DRUG FREE/COACHES MINISTRY 15,000
    FOUNDATION FOR TRADITIONAL VALUES
    PO BOX 80108
    LANSING,MI489080108     		NONE 501(C)(3) 2013 FTV PROGRAMS 15,000
    HANNAH'S HOUSE
    PO BOX 27596
    LANSING,MI48909     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUSTAINING SUPPORT 9,000
    HELPING HANDS OF EATON COUNTY
    600 S COCHRAN AVE
    CHARLOTTE,FL48813     		NONE 501(C)(3) PERSONAL CARE ITEMS 7,000
    HIGHFIELD'S INC
    PO BOX 98
    ONONDAGA,MI49264     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUSTAINING TRAINING/TREATMENT 26,000
    IMPRESSION 5 SCIENCE CENTER
    200 MUSEUM DRIVE
    LANSING,MI489331912     		NONE 501(C)(3) INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS OFFICER 10,000
    INTERVARSITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIPUSA
    1509 RIVER TERRACE DRIVE
    EAST LANSING,MI48824     		NONE 501(C)(3) CHRIST CENTERED WITNESSING COMMUNITIES 15,000
    JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF MID MICHIGAN
    600 WEST ST JOSEPH SUITE 2-G
    LANSING,MI48933     		NONE 501(C)(3) ECONOMIC GARDENING PROJECT 15,000
    LANSING SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION
    230 N WASHINGTON SQ SUITE 100
    LANSING,MI48933     		NONE 501(C)(3) YOUNG PEOPLE'S CONCERT 4,000
    LANSING TEEN CHALLENGE
    510 W WILLOW STREET
    LANSING,MI48906     		NONE 501(C)(3) SISTERS MATERNITY CENTER 20,000
    MAIN STREET NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
    605 S MAIN 2
    ANN ARBOR,MI48104     		NONE 501(C)(3) WORKING FOR A DRUG FREE AMERICA 10,000
    MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
    105 WHARTON CENTER
    EAST LANSING,MI488241318     		NONE 501(C)(3) RALPH YOUNG FUND/WHARTON CENTER CIRLCE MEMBER/WHARTON CENTER ACT ONE FAMILY SERIES 9,700
    MID-MICHIGAN YOUTH SYMPHONY
    5815 CHUBBY DRIVE
    CHARLOTTE,MI48813     		NONE 501(C)(3) WHARTON SPONSORSHIP/DIRECTOR'S STIPENDS 5,000
    MISSION INDIA
    PO BOX 22112
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49514     		NONE 501(C)(3) CHRIST THRU ADULT LITERACY 20,000
    MT HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
    501 E MT HOPE AVENUE
    LANSING,MI48910     		NONE 501(C)(3) SMALL HOUSEHOLD NEEDS BANK 15,000
    NEW TRIBES MISSION
    1000 EAST FIRST STREET
    SANFORD,FL327711487     		NONE 501(C)(3) MINISTRY SUPPORT FOR DORR & NANCY GRANGER 25,000
    OPEN DOOR MINISTRY OF DOWNTOWN LANSING
    215 NORTH CAPITOL AVENUE
    LANSING,MI48933     		NONE 501(C)(3) MINISTRY 20,000
    PREGNANCY SERVICES OF GREATER LANSING
    1045 EAST GRAND RIVER AVENUE
    EAST LANSING,MI48823     		NONE 501(C)(3) SMART PROJECT 12,000
    REBUILDING TOGETHER INGHAM COUNTY
    PO BOX 1111
    OKEMOS,MI48805     		NONE 501(C)(3) REBUILDING DAY 10,000
    REFUGEE DEVELOPMENT CENTER
    122 S PENNSYLVANIA AVE
    LANSING,MI48912     		NONE 501(C)(3) BRIDGES PROGRAM 10,000
    RIVERVIEW CHURCH
    3585 WILLOUGHBY RD
    HOLT,MI48842     		NONE 501(C)(3) CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP/GENERAL FUND 30,250
    ROTARY CLUB OF LANSING FOUNDATION
    417 SEYMOUR AVE
    LANSING,MI48933     		NONE 501(C)(3) BIRTHDAY FUND/CHRISTMAS FUND 350
    ROTARY INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION
    1560 SHERMAN AVE
    EVANSTON,IL60201     		NONE 501(C)(3) PAUL HARRIS FELLOWSHIP 2013 200
    SALVATION ARMY
    525 NORTH PENNSYLVANIA
    LANSING,MI489121518     		NONE 501(C)(3) CHRISTMAS ASSISTANCE 35,000
    SHARED PREGNANCY WOMEN'S CENTER
    503 NORTH WALNUT STREET
    LANSING,MI48933     		NONE 501(C)(3) ULTRASOUND PROGRAM 12,000
    SPARROW FOUNDATION
    1110 EAST MICHIGAN AVENUE
    LANSING,MI48912     		NONE 501(C)(3) NEUROSCIENCES CENTER/AREA OF GREATEST NEED PLEDGE 11,000
    SPARROW'S NEST
    PO BOX 22112
    LANSING,MI48909     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORTIVE HOUSING 15,000
    SRF HEALING HEARTS WITH HORSES FOUNDATION
    5953 W CUTLER ROAD
    DEWITT,MI48820     		NONE 501(C)(3) LIFE ENRICHMENT AT RISK YOUTH 10,000
    SUNNY CREST YOUTH RANCH
    13014 SUNNY CREST LANE
    SUNFIELD,MI48890     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUNNY CREST STABLES 15,000
    THE AITCH FOUNDATION
    119 WASHINGTON SQUARE
    LANSING,MI48933     		NONE 501(C)(3) HIDDEN KEY EVENT 2013 200
    VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA GREATER LANSING
    430 N LARCH ST
    LANSING,MI48912     		NONE 501(C)(3) ESSTENTIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS/HOMELESS NO MORE CAMPAIGN 60,500
    YOUNG LIFE GREATER LANSING
    1518 RIVER TERRACE
    EAST LANSING,MI48823     		NONE 501(C)(3) CHRIST & KIDS 35,000
    YOUTH FOR CHRISTGREATER LANSING
    5222 DUMOND COURT
    LANSING,MI48917     		NONE 501(C)(3) GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN 35,000
    YOUTH FOR CHRISTUSA
    PO BOX 4478
    ENGLEWOOD,CO80155     		NONE 501(C)(3) YOUTH FOR CHRIST 25,000
    BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS MICHIGAN
    330 MARSHALL ST 103
    LANSING,MI48912     		NONE 501(C)(3) ONE TO ONE MENTORING FOSTER KIDS 12,000
    CARE FREE MEDICAL INC
    790 E COLUMBIA ST
    MASON,MI48854     		NONE 501(C)(3) DENTAL ACCESS INITIATIVE 25,000
    WHEATON COLLEGE
    501 COLLEGE AVE
    WHEATON,IL60187     		NONE 501(C)(3) GENERAL FUND 15,000
    YMCA OF METROPOLITAN LANSING
    119 N WASHINGTON SQUARE
    LANSING,MI48933     		NONE 501(C)(3) ENSURING THE FUTURE CAMPAIGN 75,000
    CHIEF OKEMOS COUNCIL BSA
    517 JOLLY RD
    LANSING,MI48910     		NONE 501(C)(3) TENDERFOOT SPONSOR 2013/SCOUTREACH 5,500
    CHRISTIAN SERVICESLOVE INC
    3827 DELTA RIVER DR
    LANSING,MI48906     		NONE 501(C)(3) COMMUNICATION UPGRADE 9,000
    FRIENDS OF INGHAM COUNTY PARKS INC
    PO BOX 178
    MASON,MI48854     		NONE 501(C)(3) HAWK ISLAND SHADE STRUCTURE 5,000
    GRAND LEDGE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
    PO BOX 402
    GRAND LEDGE,MI48837     		NONE 501(C)(3) GLEAP 5,000
    HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
    1941 BENJAMIN DR
    LANSING,MI48906     		NONE 501(C)(3) DECENT HOMES GOD'S PEOPLE 30,000
    HOPE COLLEGE
    141 E 12TH ST
    HOLLAND,MI49423     		NONE 501(C)(3) GENERAL FUND 30,000
    JDRF
    4595 BROADMORR AVE SE
    KENTWOOD,MI49512     		NONE 501(C)(3) WALK TO CURE DIABETES 100
    JUDSON MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH
    531 GLENDALE AVENUE
    LANSING,MI48910     		NONE 501(C)(3) LOVE CLOTHING CENTER 17,000
    LOAVES AND FISHES MINISTRIES
    831 N SYCAMORE ST
    LANSING,MI48906     		NONE 501(C)(3) WINDOWS FOR LUKE'S HOUSE 6,000
    NORTH WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
    743 N MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
    LANSING,MI48915     		NONE 501(C)(3) PESONAL NEEDS CLOSET 7,000
    PRINCETON EVANGELICAL FELLOWSHIP
    24 MOORE ST
    PRINCETON,NJ08542     		NONE 501(C)(3) GENERAL FUND 100,000
    RJ SCHEFFEL MEMORIAL TOY PROJECT
    PO BOX 23181
    LANSING,MI48909     		NONE 501(C)(3) TOY PROJECT 5,000
    RIVERWOODS CHRISTIAN CENTER
    35W600 RIVERWOODS LN
    ST CHARLES,IL60174     		NONE 501(C)(3) GENERAL FUND 10,000
    THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF LANSING
    1231 MICHIGAN AVENUE
    EAST LANSING,MI48823     		NONE 501(C)(3) GDG PLEDGE LUNCH WITH LEAGUE 100
    AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
    1755 ABBEY RD
    EAST LANSING,MI48823     		NONE 501(C)(3) MSU COACHES VS. CANCER 100
    Total .................................bullet 3a 1,091,000
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Page 11
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ............     		    14 5,167  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 159,017  
    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 .............     		    18 351,624  
    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).. 0 515,808 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13515,808
    (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
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         		Firm's EINbullet
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    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......................... Arrow Bullet $  
    Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
    Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)
    Page 2
    Name of organization
    GRANGER FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    38-2251879
    Part I
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
     
     

    ALTON GRANGER  
    11875 RANSOM HWY
     
    DIMONDALE, MI48821

    		$500,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    2
     
     

    RON GRANGER  
    3003 E MT HOPE
     
    LANSING, MI48910

    		$50,000


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    GRANGER FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    38-2251879
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    GRANGER FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    38-2251879
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
    that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
    For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
    contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)

    Additional Data


    Software ID:  
    Software Version:  

    TY 2013 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    GRANGER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-2251879
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    PROFESSIONAL FEES 3,230 3,230   0

    TY 2013 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    GRANGER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-2251879
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    GRANGER FINANCIAL GROUP (GFG) 4,900,151 7,146,487
    MERRILL LYNCH - 04E04 207,255 268,358
    MERRILL LYNCH - 04E06 221,213 266,136
    MERRILL LYNCH - 04E07 484,292 484,292
    MERRILL LYNCH - 04E08 565,234 581,169
    MERRILL LYNCH - 04E10 494,791 580,347

    TY 2013 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    GRANGER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-2251879
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    LIFE INSURANCE POLICY - RKG 532,639 548,336 983,462
    LIFE INSURANCE POLICY - JPG 528,691 544,209 1,092,946


    TY 2013 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    GRANGER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-2251879
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT FEES 25,086 25,086   0
    FOREIGN TAXES PAID 6,410 6,410   0
    MISCELLANEOUS -11,910 -11,910   0
    BANK FEES 840 840   0
    SOFTWARE SUPPORT 3,607 3,607   0


    TY 2013 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    GRANGER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-2251879
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    UNREALIZED GAIN/LOSS - LIFE INSURANCE 62,155 93,370