Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
bulletInformation about Form 990-PF and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990pf.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2014
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2014, or tax year beginning 2014, and ending , 20
Name of foundation
COOK FAMILY FOUNDATION
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)312 W MAIN STROOM/SUITE 3WRoom/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
OWOSSO, MI488672906
A Employer identification number

38-2283809
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(989) 725-1621
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$11,771,439J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
F bullet
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach
schedule)..............  
2 Check bullet
Sch. B ...............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 68 68  
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 295,486 295,486  
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 597,665
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 2,107,704
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 598,860
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........ 893,219 894,414  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 40,000 8,000   32,000
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 37,958 3,431   34,527
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 7,807 515   7,292
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 3,855 771   3,084
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 401 157   244
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 5,330 378    
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 3,666    
20 Occupancy.............. 15,769 3,153   12,616
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 7,016     7,016
22 Printing and publications.......... 1,562     1,562
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 10,918 48   10,870
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 134,282 16,453   109,211
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 582,793 582,793
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 717,075 16,453   692,004
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 176,144
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 877,961
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2014)
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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............... 53 990 990
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 52,263 31,069 44,175
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use...............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges...........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 5,854,822 Click to see attachment6,334,802 9,761,676
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........ 2,090,610 Click to see attachment1,810,478 1,964,598
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 bullet43,179
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet35,765 10,413 Click to see attachment7,414  
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 8,008,161 8,184,753 11,771,439
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 attachment1,058 Click to see attachment1,546
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).......... 1,058 1,546
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.........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 8,007,103 8,183,207
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)...... 8,007,103 8,183,207
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).. 8,008,161 8,184,753
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 8,007,103
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 176,144
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3  
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 8,183,247
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 5 40
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 8,183,207
Form 990-PF (2014)
Form 990-PF (2014)
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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 25,000 COMCAST CORP 5.30% P 2004-05-11 2014-01-15
b .939 BLACKROCK HL SC OPP A P 2013-12-16 2014-01-08
c 1 AMERICAN FUNDML INV A P 2013-03-18 2014-02-12
d 2,225WF ADV PREM LR CO GRTH A P 2011-10-20 2014-04-16
e .108 GABELLI ASSET FUND P 2013-04-26 2014-04-16
141 WF ADV PREM LR CO GRTH A P 2013-10-22 2014-06-11
63 SUNAMER FOC DIV STR CL A P 2010-09-28 2014-07-11
7 PIMCO TOTAL RTN FD CL A P 2013-07-31 2014-10-15
1 PIMCO TOTAL RTN FD CL A P 2014-04-30 2014-10-15
50,000 DOMINION RESOURCE 5.20% 16 P 2006-05-16 2014-12-09
25,000 NM HOUSEHOLD FIN CORP P 2004-01-20 2014-01-15
128 BLACKROCK HL SC OPP A P 2013-12-16 2014-01-08
5 AMERICAN FUNDML INV A P 2013-03-18 2014-02-12
1 WF ADV PREM LR CO GRTH A P 2011-12-12 2014-04-16
.228 GABELLI ASSET FUND CL A P 2013-12-12 2014-04-16
.051 WELLS FARGO ADV PREMIER P 2013-10-22 2014-06-11
8 SUNAMER FOC DIV STR CL A P 2010-12-16 2014-07-11
8 PIMCO TOTAL RTN FD CL A P 2013-08-30 2014-10-15
6 PIMCO TOTAL RTN FD CL A P 2014-04-30 2014-10-15
91 WELLS FRG ADV DISC FD A P 2012-07-10 2014-12-11
1,000 KELLOGG CO P 2005-02-10 2014-01-24
35,700 WAL-MART DE MEXICO SAB P 1998-01-28 2014-01-24
1 AMERICAN FUNDML INV A P 2013-06-13 2014-02-12
353 WF ADV PREM LR CO GRTH A P 2011-12-12 2014-04-16
2,531 WELLS FRG ADV DISC FD A P 2012-05-07 2014-04-16
25,000 NISOURCE FIN CORP 5.40% 14 P 2004-05-19 2014-07-15
.037 SUNAMERICA FOCUSED P 2010-12-16 2014-07-11
1 PIMCO TOTAL RTN FD CL A P 2013-09-30 2014-10-15
1 PIMCO TOTAL RTN FD CL A P 2014-05-30 2014-10-15
448 WELLS FRG ADV DISC FD A P 2012-12-10 2014-12-11
800 ONEOK INC P 2010-03-05 2014-01-24
347 AMERICAN FUNDML INV A P 2011-02-14 2014-01-24
5 AMERICAN FUNDML INV A P 2013-06-13 2014-02-12
5,319 WF ADV PREM LR CO GRTH A P 2012-01-06 2014-04-16
.646 WELLS FRG ADV DISC FD A P 2013-12-10 2014-04-16
282 WASHINGTON PRIME GRP P 1994-05-24 2014-07-25
.904 SUNAMER FOC DIV STR CL A P 2014-06-25 2014-07-11
6 PIMCO TOTAL RTN FD CL A P 2013-09-30 2014-10-15
8 PIMCO TOTAL RTN FD CL A P 2014-05-30 2014-10-15
1 WELLS FRG ADV DISC FD A P 2013-12-10 2014-12-11
2,000 ENBRIDGE ENERGY PARTNERS P 1994-02-16 2014-01-24
6 AMERICAN FUNDML INV A P 2011-03-07 2014-01-24
5 AMERICAN FUNDML INV A P 2013-09-13 2014-02-12
328 WF ADV PREM LR CO GRTH A P 2012-02-29 2014-04-16
1,472 SUNAMER FOC DIV STR CL A P 2010-07-02 2014-04-16
17 WASHINGTON PRIME GRP P 2009-03-23 2014-07-25
35,000 SAFEWAY INC 5.62%AUG15 14 P 2004-11-10 2014-08-15
7 PIMCO TOTAL RTN FD CL A P 2013-10-31 2014-10-15
7 PIMCO TOTAL RTN FD CL A P 2014-06-30 2014-10-15
259 WELLS FRG ADV DISC FD A P 2013-12-10 2014-12-11
41 BLACKROCK HL SC OPP A P 2011-12-09 2014-01-08
1 AMERICAN FUNDML INV A P 2011-05-04 2014-01-24
1 AMERICAN FUNDML INV A P 2013-12-19 2014-02-12
.037 WF ADV PREM LR CO GRTH A P 2013-10-22 2014-04-16
.080 SUNAMERICA FOCUSED P 2010-07-02 2014-04-16
6 WASHINGTON PRIME GRP P 2009-06-25 2014-07-25
35,000 MAYTAG CORP P 2004-11-10 2014-08-15
1 PIMCO TOTAL RTN FD CL A P 2013-11-29 2014-10-15
1 PIMCO TOTAL RTN FD CL A P 2014-07-31 2014-10-15
97 WELLS FRG ADV DISC FD A P 2013-12-10 2014-12-11
147 BLACKROCK HL SC OPP A P 2011-12-09 2014-01-08
639 AMERICAN FUNDML INV A P 2011-05-04 2014-01-24
10 AMERICAN FUNDML INV A P 2013-12-19 2014-02-12
271 GABELLI ASSET FUND CL A P 2011-01-31 2014-04-16
.240 SUNAMER FOC DIV STR CL A P 2014-03-26 2014-04-16
5 WASHINGTON PRIME GRP P 2009-09-21 2014-07-25
2,729 OPPEN INTL GROWTH FD A P 2013-04-26 2014-10-15
6 PIMCO TOTAL RTN FD CL A P 2013-11-29 2014-10-15
7 PIMCO TOTAL RTN FD CL A P 2014-07-31 2014-10-15
1 WELLS FRG ADV DISC FD A P 2013-12-10 2014-12-11
1 BLACKROCK HL SC OPP A P 2012-12-13 2014-01-08
1 AMERICAN FUNDML INV A P 2011-05-04 2014-01-24
.044 AMERICAN FUNDML INV A P 2013-12-19 2014-02-12
884 GABELLI ASSET FUND CL A P 2011-02-25 2014-04-16
1,063 OPPEN INTL GROWTH FD A P 2013-04-26 2014-05-20
5 WASHINGTON PRIME GRP P 2009-12-21 2014-07-25
1 OPPEN INTL GROWTH FD A P 2013-10-11 2014-10-15
25 PIMCO TOTAL RTN FD CL A P 2013-12-11 2014-10-15
1 PIMCO TOTAL RTN FD CL A P 2014-08-29 2014-10-15
193 WELLS FRG ADV DISC FD A P 2013-12-10 2014-12-11
245 BLACKROCK HL SC OPP A P 2012-12-13 2014-01-08
.431 AMERICAN FUNDML INV A P 2013-12-19 2014-01-24
36 AMERICAN FUNDML INV A P 2013-12-19 2014-02-12
1 GABELLI ASSET FUND CL A P 2011-12-28 2014-04-16
1 OPPEN INTL GROWTH FD A P 2013-04-26 2014-05-20
4,443 WF ADV PREM LR CO GRTH A P 2013-10-22 2014-07-11
966 OPPEN INTL GROWTH FD A P 2013-10-11 2014-10-15
4 PIMCO TOTAL RTN FD CL A P 2013-12-11 2014-10-15
7 PIMCO TOTAL RTN FD CL A P 2014-08-29 2014-10-15
206 WELLS FRG ADV DISC FD A P 2014-07-11 2014-12-11
1 BLACKROCK HL SC OPP A P 2012-12-13 2014-01-08
636 AMERICAN FUNDML INV A P 2011-05-04 2014-02-12
600 ONE GAS INC SHS P 2010-03-15 2014-03-06
13 GABELLI ASSET FUND CL A P 2011-12-28 2014-04-16
21 OPPEN INTL GROWTH FD A P 2013-04-26 2014-05-20
.949 WF ADV PREM LR CO GRTH A P 2013-10-22 2014-07-11
.038 OPPEN INTL GROWTH FD A P 2015-10-11 2014-10-15
1 PIMCO TOTAL RTN FD CL A P 2013-12-31 2014-10-15
.546 PIMCO TOTAL RTN FD CL A P 2014-09-30 2014-10-15
.130 WELLS FRG ADVANTAGE P 2014-07-11 2014-12-11
123 BLACKROCK HL SC OPP A P 2012-12-13 2014-01-08
1 AMERICAN FUNDML INV A P 2011-06-09 2014-02-12
15.000 DONNELLEY (R.R.) 4.95% 14 P 2007-04-10 2014-04-01
53 GABELLI ASSET FUND CL A P 2011-12-28 2014-04-16
.271 OPPEN INTL GROWTH FD A P 2014-05-20 2014-05-20
2,179 WELLS FRG ADV DISC FD A P 2012-05-07 2014-07-11
4,452 PIMCO TOTAL RTN FD CL A P 2013-05-17 2014-10-15
4 PIMCO TOTAL RTN FD CL A P 2013-12-31 2014-10-15
5 PIMCO TOTAL RTN FD CL A P 2014-09-30 2014-10-15
.046 WELLS FRG ADV DISC FD A P 2014-12-12 2014-12-11
1,542 BLACKROCK HL SC OPP A P 2013-04-17 2014-01-08
10 AMERICAN FUNDML INV A P 2011-06-09 2014-02-12
40,000 DEERE & CO 6.95%APR25 14 P 2003-05-06 2014-04-25
4 GABELLI ASSET FUND CL A P 2011-12-28 2014-04-16
1,100 OPPEN GLBL OPPT FD P 2013-10-30 2014-05-20
2,877 WELLS FRG ADV DISC FD A P 2012-07-10 2014-07-11
1 PIMCO TOTAL RTN FD CL A P 2013-05-31 2014-10-15
1 PIMCO TOTAL RTN FD CL A P 2014-01-31 2014-10-15
539 AMERICAN SM CP WRLD FD A P 2012-07-05 2014-10-15
1 BLACKROCK HL SC OPP A P 2013-12-16 2014-01-08
12 AMERICAN FUNDML INV A P 2011-09-15 2014-02-12
25,000 MORGAN STANLEY 4.75% 2014 P 2014-09-09 2014-04-01
66 GABELLI ASSET FUND CL A P 2012-12-27 2014-04-16
.722 OPPEN GLBL OPPT FD P 2014-02-12 2014-05-20
.696 WELLS FRG ADV DIS FD A P 2012-07-11 2014-07-11
3 PIMCO TOTAL RTN FD CL A P 2013-05-31 2014-10-15
4 PIMCO TOTAL RTN FD CL A P 2014-01-31 2014-10-15
.025 AMERICAN SM CP WRLD FD A P 2013-12-27 2014-10-15
1 BLACKROCK HL SC OPP A P 2013-12-16 2014-01-08
12 AMERICAN FUNDML INV A P 2011-12-16 2014-02-12
587 IVY SCN & TECH FD A P 2012-07-31 2014-04-16
1 GABELLI ASSET FUND CL A P 2012-12-27 2014-04-16
1,579 WF ADV PREM LR CO GRTH A P 2012-02-29 2014-06-11
7,074 SUNAMER FOC DIV STR CL A P 2010-07-02 2014-07-11
6 PIMCO TOTAL RTN FD CL A P 2013-06-28 2014-10-15
5 PIMCO TOTAL RTN FD CL A P 2014-02-28 2014-10-15
1,527 OPPEN GLBL OPPT FD P 2013-10-30 2014-10-15
87 BLACKROCK HL SC OPP A P 2013-12-16 2014-01-08
331 AMERICAN FUNDML INV A P 2013-01-15 2014-02-12
.199 IVY SCN & TECH FD A P 2013-12-12 2014-04-16
19 GABELLI ASSET FUND CL A P 2013-04-26 2014-04-16
.527 WF ADV PREM LR CO GRTH A P 2013-10-22 2014-06-11
1 SUNAMER FOC DIV STR CL A P 2010-09-28 2014-07-11
1 PIMCO TOTAL RTN FD CL A P 2013-07-31 2014-10-15
6 PIMCO TOTAL RTN FD CL A P 2014-03-31 2014-10-15
1,312 OPPEN GLBL OPPT FD P 2014-02-12 2014-10-15
(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 25,000   24,083 917
b 39   37 2
c 51   41 10
d 31,105   20,893 10,212
e 7   6 1
2,047   1,937 110
1,102   669 433
77   75 2
11   11  
52,637   49,649 2,988
25,000   25,000  
5,329   5,048 281
256   221 35
14   9 5
15   14 1
    1 -1
140   88 52
87   85 2
66   65 1
2,806   2,299 507
59,859   44,939 14,920
81,334   15,892 65,442
51   45 6
4,935   3,336 1,599
79,980   67,173 12,807
25,000   24,426 574
1     1
11   11  
11   11  
13,817   11,155 2,662
52,659   18,687 33,972
17,447   13,436 4,011
256   229 27
74,360   49,999 24,361
20   21 -1
5,302   1,056 4,246
16   16  
65   65  
88   88  
31   32 -1
57,069   36,311 20,758
302   233 69
256   240 16
4,585   3,441 1,144
24,995   13,778 11,217
320   69 251
35,000   35,000  
76   76  
77   77  
7,988   8,451 -463
1,707   1,116 591
50   41 9
51   50 1
1   1  
1   1  
113   38 75
35,000   35,000  
11   11  
11   11  
2,992   3,165 -173
6,120   4,002 2,118
32,129   25,228 6,901
511   507 4
17,553   13,347 4,206
4   4  
94   40 54
92,066   90,303 1,763
65   65  
77   76 1
31   27 4
42   29 13
50   39 11
2   2  
57,257   44,996 12,261
41,138   35,175 5,963
94   44 50
34   36 -2
274   269 5
11   11  
5,952   6,297 -345
10,199   7,793 2,406
22   22  
1,841   1,827 14
65   49 16
39   33 6
65,534   61,047 4,487
32,589   35,037 -2,448
44   43 1
77   77  
6,353   6,722 -369
42   32 10
32,531   25,109 7,422
20,981   7,108 13,873
842   609 233
813   695 118
14   13 1
1   1  
11   11  
6   6  
4   4  
5,120   3,913 1,207
51   39 12
15,000   14,236 764
3,432   2,482 950
10   10  
71,101   57,831 13,270
48,794   49,996 -1,202
44   43 1
55   54 1
1   1  
64,193   57,671 6,522
511   377 134
40,000   40,000  
259   187 72
42,218   41,866 352
93,877   72,702 21,175
11   11  
11   11  
24,999   20,110 4,889
42   35 7
614   409 205
25,000   24,530 470
4,275   3,379 896
28   28  
23   23  
33   33  
44   43 1
1   1  
42   39 3
614   409 205
29,990   19,048 10,942
65   51 14
22,925   16,564 6,361
123,724   66,213 57,511
66   64 2
55   54 1
55,262   58,118 -2,856
3,622   3,431 191
16,931   13,948 2,983
10   9 1
1,231   1,090 141
8   7 1
17   10 7
11   11  
66   65 1
47,481   54,999 -7,518
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       917
b       2
c       10
d       10,212
e       1
      110
      433
      2
       
      2,988
       
      281
      35
      5
      1
      -1
      52
      2
      1
      507
      14,920
      65,442
      6
      1,599
      12,807
      574
      1
       
       
      2,662
      33,972
      4,011
      27
      24,361
      -1
      4,246
       
       
       
      -1
      20,758
      69
      16
      1,144
      11,217
      251
       
       
       
      -463
      591
      9
      1
       
       
      75
       
       
       
      -173
      2,118
      6,901
      4
      4,206
       
      54
      1,763
       
      1
      4
      13
      11
       
      12,261
      5,963
      50
      -2
      5
       
      -345
      2,406
       
      14
      16
      6
      4,487
      -2,448
      1
       
      -369
      10
      7,422
      13,873
      233
      118
      1
       
       
       
       
      1,207
      12
      764
      950
       
      13,270
      -1,202
      1
      1
       
      6,522
      134
       
      72
      352
      21,175
       
       
      4,889
      7
      205
      470
      896
       
       
       
      1
       
      3
      205
      10,942
      14
      6,361
      57,511
      2
      1
      -2,856
      191
      2,983
      1
      141
      1
      7
       
      1
      -7,518
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 2 598,860
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 1,952
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 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))
2013 639,527 10,819,491 0.059109
2012 549,009 9,803,324 0.056002
2011 518,220 9,964,631 0.052006
2010 544,939 9,364,333 0.058193
2009 492,773 8,264,193 0.059627
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.284937
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 0.056987
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2014 from Part X, line 5..... 4 11,689,127
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 666,128
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 8,780
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 674,908
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 692,004
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 (2014)
Form 990-PF (2014)
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 8,780
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 8,780
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 8,780
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2014 estimated tax payments and 2013 overpayment credited to 2014 6a 9,600
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 9,600
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 10 820
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet820 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 Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    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 2014 or the taxable year beginning in 2014 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 5
    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    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.COOKFAMILYFOUNDATION.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletTHOMAS COOK Telephone no.bullet (989) 725-1621
    Located atbulletP O BOX 278 312 W MAIN STREET 3WOWOSSOMI ZIP+4bullet48867
    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 2014, 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 FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 6
    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 instructions)? ........
    1b
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2014?.............
    1c
     
     
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2014, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2014?...............
    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 2014 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 2014.)....................
    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 2014?
    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 4945(d)(4)(A)? (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 (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 7
    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
    BRUCE L COOK PRESIDENT
    20.00     		0 0 0
    1015 CHIPMAN LANE
    OWOSSO,MI48867
    LAURIE C COOK VICE PRES
    1.00     		0 0 0
    5840 N CHIPMAN
    OWOSSO,MI48867
    JACQUELINE P COOK TRUSTEE
    1.00     		0 0 0
    1015 CHIPMAN LANE
    OWOSSO,MI48867
    PAUL C COOK TRUSTEE
    1.00     		0 0 0
    5840 N CHIPMAN
    OWOSSO,MI48867
    THOMAS B COOK SEC TREASURE
    20.00     		40,000 0 0
    1201 N WASHINGTON
    OWOSSO,MI48867
    ANNA E OWENS TRUSTEE
    1.00     		0 0 0
    1201 N WASHINGTON
    OWOSSO,MI48867
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet  
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet  
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 8
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1 N/A  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,
    see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    11,733,392
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    124,742
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    9,000
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    11,867,134
    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
    11,867,134
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    178,007
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    11,689,127
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    584,456
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    584,456
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2014 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    8,780
    b
    Income tax for 2014. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    8,780
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    575,676
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    575,676
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    575,676
    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
    692,004
    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
    692,004
    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
    8,780
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    683,224
    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 (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2013     		(c)
    2013     		(d)
    2014
    1 Distributable amount for 2014 from Part XI, line 7 575,676
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2014:
    a Enter amount for 2013 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014:
    a From 2009....... 85,709
    b From 2010....... 86,844
    c From 2011....... 31,181
    d From 2012....... 71,912
    e From 2013....... 116,456
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 392,102
    4Qualifying distributions for 2014 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 692,004
    a Applied to 2013, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions).........     		 
    d Applied to 2014 distributable amount..... 575,676
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 116,328
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2014.    
    (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 5 508,430
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ...........     		 
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2013. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		 
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2009 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		85,709
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2015.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		422,721
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2010.... 86,844
    b Excess from 2011.... 31,181
    c Excess from 2012.... 71,912
    d Excess from 2013.... 116,456
    e Excess from 2014.... 116,328
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 10
    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 2014, 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) 2014 (b) 2013 (c) 2012 (d) 2011
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used
    directly for active conduct of exempt activities ...........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    TOM COOK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
    P O BOX 278 312 W MAIN ST 3W
    OWOSSO,MI48867
    (989) 725-1621
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    LETTER OR GRANT FORMAT
    cAny submission deadlines:
    ANNUAL
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    STATE OF MICHIGAN-FOCUSES ON SHIAWASSEE COUNTY
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 11
    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
    DEVRIES NATURE CONSERVANCY
    2635 N M-52
    OWOSSO,MI48867     		  COMMUNITY WATER & WOODS 1,000
    FRIENDS OF THE SHIAWASSEE RIVER
    308 W MAIN ST SUITE 7
    OWOSSO,MI48867     		  ENVIRONMENT CAPACITY BUILDING 20,000
    FRIENDS OF THE SHIAWASSEE RIVER
    308 W MAIN ST SUITE 7
    OWOSSO,MI48867     		  ENVIRONMENT ENHANCED COMMUNITY 8,020
    MICHIGAN STATE TRUST
    405 S WASHINGTON ST
    OWOSSO,MI48867     		  CAPICITY STEAM RAILROADING 20,000
    OWOSSO COMMUNITY PLAYERS
    122 E MAIN STREET
    OWOSSO,MI48867     		  ARTS CONSTRUCTION GRANT 15,000
    OWOSSO FELLOWSHIP
    P O BOX 278
    OWOSSO,MI48867     		  COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR SHIAWASSEE NON PROFITS 21,599
    OWOSSO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
    1405 W NORTH STREET
    OWOSSO,MI48867     		  EDUCATION IB PROGRAM 36,000
    RESPITE VOLUNTEERS OF SHIAWASSEE
    710 W KING ST
    OWOSSO,MI48867     		  COMMUNITY CAPACITY BUILDING 1,000
    SAGINAW BAY WINTHE CONSERVATION FU
    PO BOX 734
    BAY CITY,MI48707     		  ENVIRONMENT CONSERVATION FUND 20,000
    SHIAWASSEE ECON DEVELOP
    215 N WATER STREET
    OWOSSO,MI48867     		  COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT-OTHER 5,000
    SHIAWASSEE FAMILY YMCA
    515 W MAIN ST
    OWOSSO,MI48867     		  CAPACITY MEMBERSHIPS AND SUPPORT 30,000
    SHIAWASSEE REGIONAL EDUCA
    1025 N SHIAWASSEE STREET
    CORUNNA,MI48817     		  EDUCATION PHASE II-HOPE 5,000
    SHIAWASSEE REGIONAL EDUCA
    1025 N SHIAWASSEE STREET
    CORUNNA,MI48817     		  CAPACITY SHIAWASSEE SCHOLARS 60,000
    SHIAWASSEE REGIONAL EDUCA
    1025 N SHIAWASSEE STREET
    CORUNNA,MI48817     		  CAPACITY SHIAWASSE HEALTH & EARLY CHILDHOOD 5,000
    THE FRIENDS FOR OUTDOORS
    1850 M STREET N/W
    SUITE 1040
    WASHINGTON DC,DC20036     		  ENVIRONMENT TRUSTEE GRANT 2,500
    THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
    101 EAST GRAND RIVER
    LANSING,MI48906     		  ENVIRONMENT GRANT 200,000
    UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
    3003 S STATE ST
    8000 WOLVERINE TOWER
    ANN ARBOR,MI48109     		  EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS AND RELATED SUPPORT 19,605
    UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
    3003 S STATE ST
    8000 WOLVERINE TOWER
    ANN ARBOR,MI48109     		  EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS AND RELATED-SPECIAL 4,600
    UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
    3003 S STATE ST
    8000 WOLVERINE TOWER
    ANN ARBOR,MI48109     		  EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS-COOK FAM SCHOLARSHIPS 46,000
    UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
    3003 S STATE ST
    8000 WOLVERINE TOWER
    ANN ARBOR,MI48109     		  EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS AND RELATED-DC 10,000
    VARIOUS OTHERS
    PO BOX 278
    OWOSSO,MI48867     		  CAPACITY ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT 17,392
    VARIOUS OTHERS
    PO BOX 278
    OWOSSO,MI48867     		  CAPACITY ARC SHI AND DUSI 7,400
    VARIOUS OTHERS
    PO BOX 278
    OWOSSO,MI48867     		  COMMUNITY OTHER GRANTS 8,469
    VARIOUS OTHERS
    PO BOX 278
    OWOSSO,MI48867     		  COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY 8,661
    VARIOUS OTHERS
    PO BOX 278
    OWOSSO,MI48867     		  COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY TRAINING & NETWORKING 9,547
    VARIOUS OTHERS
    PO BOX 278
    OWOSSO,MI48867     		  EDUCATION OTHER GRANTS 1,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 582,793
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 12
    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 ............     		        68
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....         295,486
    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 .............     		        597,665
    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)..     893,219
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13893,219
    (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 (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 13
    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) 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.)?
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    TY 2014 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    COOK FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-2283809
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    VOGL & MEDER, CPA'S 3,855 771   3,084

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    TY 2014 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    COOK FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-2283809
    Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
    Life (# of years)    		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included
    OFFICE FURNITURE & CABINETS 2008-12-01 27,821 23,267 200DB 7.0000 2,429      
    APPLE COMPUTERS 2008-11-21 1,994 1,994 200DB 5.0000        
    PHONES 2008-12-03 448 374 200DB 7.0000 40      
    XEROX COPIER 2008-12-11 1,373 1,373 200DB 5.0000        
    LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS 2008-12-01 8,211 3,011 S/L 15.0000 547      
    OFFICE CHAIRS 2008-12-24 721 603 200DB 7.0000 63      
    APPLE COMPUTER 2012-03-23 1,944 1,477 200DB 5.0000 187      
    IPAD AIR WI-FI 2014-03-12 667   200DB 5.0000 400      

    TY 2014 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    COOK FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-2283809
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ALCAN INC NOTES GLB-5.00%-060115 24,349 25,440
    AMERICAN EXPRESS GLB-7.00%-031918 25,079 28,924
    AMERICAN FINANCIAL GP 9.875%-061519 28,947 32,114
    ASPEN INSURANCE HLDG LTD 6.0%-121520 41,501 45,806
    AUTOZONE INC SEN NOTES-5.50%-111515 47,967 52,029
    AXIS SPEC FIN CO GUAR-5.875%-060120 24,649 28,320
    AXIS SPEC FIN CO ORIG-5.875%-060120 25,541 28,319
    BEAR STEARNS CO INC-5.55%-012217 47,608 53,898
    BOSTON SCIENTIFIC-5.125%-011217 23,348 26,500
    BOSTON SCIENTIFIC-5.125%-011217 23,402 26,500
    CATERPILLAR SE SER MTN-7.15%-021519 15,947 17,945
    COMCAST CORP NOTES-5.3%-011514    
    COMCAST CORP NOTES-5.875%-021518 50,310 56,256
    COMMONWEALTH ED IST MTG-4.70%-041515 50,028 50,566
    COMPASS BANK ORIGINAL-5.50%-040120 25,152 27,203
    COMPASS BANK SUBORDINAT-5.50%-040120 24,353 27,203
    CREDIT SUISSE SUBORD GLB-5.4%-011420 25,436 27,957
    D R HORTON INC-6.50%-041516 24,875 26,375
    DEERE & CO GLOBAL NTS-6.5%-042514    
    DOMINION REDOURCES INC-5.20%-011516    
    DONNELLEY(RR)& SONS GLB-4.95%-040114    
    DONNELLEY(RR)& SONS GLB-6.125%-11517 25,058 26,500
    EASTMAN CHEMICAL-6.30%-111518 25,268 28,212
    EASTMAN CHEMICAL-6.30%-111518 25,255 28,212
    EATON CORP -6.95%-032019 52,887 58,196
    ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI ORG UNIT-38,000 39,615 44,736
    ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI ORG UNIT-7,000 7,276 8,241
    ENTERGY MISSISSPPI 1ST-6.64%-70119 5,197 5,886
    FIFTH THIRD BK SUB-4.50%-061118 20,570 26,931
    FIRST DATA CORP NOTES-4.95%-061515 38,958 40,000
    FORTUNE BRANDS INC-5.375%-011516 38,668 41,821
    GENERAL ELEC CAP CORP-5.625%-050118 25,107 28,131
    GENERAL ELEC CAP CORP-5.50%-010820 35,156 40,060
    GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP GLB-6.15%-040118 24,693 28,061
    GOLDMAN SACH GROUP GLB-5.375%-031520 25,254 28,017
    HEALTH CARE PPTY INC-5.625%-050117 29,105 32,646
    HOME DEPOT INC-5.40%-030116 23,940 26,383
    INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER-7.000%-031519 25,038 29,544
    J P MORGAN & CO SUBORD-5.15%-100115 24,188 24,667
    KINDER MORGAN ENER PART-9.00%-020119 26,513 30,306
    KRAFT FOODS GLB 6.125% 020118 25,219 28,090
    KROGER CO CO GUARNT-4.950%-011515 24,543 25,029
    LEHMAN BROS HOLDINGS ZERO% 073113 27,741 5,119
    LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC 6.375%-012121 26,540 30,057
    MACYS RETAIL HLDGS INC-7.45%-071517 25,764 28,422
    MACYS RETAIL HLDGS INC-7.45%-071517 25,833 28,422
    MASCO CORP BDS-4.80%-061515 24,156 25,385
    MAYTAG CORP NOTE-6.40%-081514    
    MERRILL LYNCH & CO-5.70%-050217 50,405 56,213
    MORGAN STANLEY 5.75%-012521 26,000 28,699
    MORGAN STANLEY SUB GLB-4.75%-040114    
    NISOURCE FIN CORP BONDS-5.4%-071514    
    NM HOUSEHOLD FIN CORP-4.70%-011514    
    PENNY JC & CO DEBT-7.65%-081516 33,829 32,670
    PRUDENTIAL FIN SER MTND-7.375%-61519 51,501 60,107
    PUGET SOUND ENERGY SEC-6.74%-061518 10,306 11,556
    QUESTAR MKT RESOURCES-6.80%-030120 25,903 25,937
    REINSURANCE GRP OF AMER-6.45%-111519 45,842 52,102
    RENRE N AMER HLDG GUART-5.75%-031520 25,464 27,855
    ROYAL BK SCOTLAND PLC 3.95%-092115 20,035 20,412
    ROYAL BK SCOTLAND PLC 6.125%-011121 26,360 29,460
    SAFEWAY INC NOTE-5.625%-081514    
    SOUTHWEST AIRLINES-5.125%-030117 23,487 26,781
    SPRINT NEXTEL CORP-6.00%-120116 24,671 26,150
    SUNTRUST BANK SUBORD-5.40%-040120 24,477 27,529
    TIME WARNER COS DEBT-8.05%-011516 12,292 12,828
    TYSON FOODS INC-STEP%-040116 50,000 53,300
    UNITED PARCEL SERVICE-5.50%-011518 50,971 55,774
    US BANK SUB NOTES-4.80%-041515 24,169 25,324
    USA WASTE SERVS INC-7.125%-121517 18,488 21,027
    YUM BRANDS INC-6.25%-041516 40,244 42,445

    TY 2014 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    COOK FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-2283809
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    3M COMPANY (200) 15,841 32,864
    3M COMPANY (400) 25,485 65,728
    3M COMPANY (400) 31,687 65,728
    ABBOTT LABS (1,300) 11,296 58,526
    ABBVIE INC (1,300) 12,250 85,072
    AMERICAN AMCAP FD A (11,190.4) 276,361 313,332
    AMERICAN FUNDAMENTAL INV A (2,061)    
    AMERICAN INT'L GROWTH & INC A (1227) 43,988 39,064
    AMERICAN NEW ECON SBI CL A (8,701) 242,352 320,007
    AMERICAN NEW PERSPECTIVE A (6,721) 180,372 243,844
    AT&T INC (1,350) 44,073 45,346
    AT&T INC (700) 24,483 23,513
    BAXTER INTERNATL INC (1,300) 32,843 95,277
    BLACKROCK EQTY DIV FD A (2,318)    
    CANADIAN NATL RAILWAY CO (2,400) 28,704 165,379
    CANADIAN NATL RAILWAY CO (400) 4,785 27,569
    CARDINAL HEALTH INC OHIO (1,000) 13,637 80,730
    CARDINAL HEALTH INC OHIO (350) 14,540 28,256
    CATERPILLAR INC DEL (600) 51,413 54,918
    CHEVRON CORP (900) 34,835 100,962
    CISCO SYSTEMS INC (100) 2,508 2,781
    CISCO SYSTEMS INC (1750) 30,265 48,676
    CISCO SYSTEMS INC (500) 12,540 13,907
    CISCO SYSTEMS INC (600) 15,048 16,690
    CONOCOPHILLIPS (1050) 23,497 72,513
    CONSOLIDATED EDISON INC (400) 17,448 26,404
    CONSOLIDATED EDISON INC (600) 26,172 39,606
    DEERE CO (850) 73,419 75,200
    ENBRIDGE ENERGY PTRS LP (2,000)    
    EXXON MOBIL CORP (625) 54,546 57,781
    FIDELITY ADV BIOTECH FD A (15,928.4) 233,290 393,272
    FIDELITY ADV HEALTH CARE FD A(9033) 301,970 348,219
    FIDELITY ADV NEW INSIGHTS A (8388.3) 188,603 223,717
    FRANKLIN SMALL CAP GROWTH A (13,494) 244,282 247,352
    GABELLI ASSET FD CL A (1996.2) 120,116 129,517
    GENERAL ELECTRIC (3500) 74,804 88,445
    GENERAL MILLS (1,300) 31,219 69,329
    GLAXOSMITHKLINE PLC (450) 20,411 19,233
    GLAXOSMITHKLINE PLC (700) 39,046 29,918
    HALLIBURTON CO (1,000) 22,523 39,329
    HALLIBURTON CO (2,000) 45,045 78,658
    HALLIBURTON CO (374) 8,426 14,712
    HONEYWELL INTL INC DEL (700) 23,604 69,944
    HONEYWELL INTL INC DEL (700) 29,651 69,944
    HONEYWELL INTL INC DEL (800) 26,968 79,936
    INTEL CORP (4,000) 55,580 145,160
    INVESCO COMSTOCK FD A (9,473.2) 205,101 241,756
    IVY SCIENCE AND TECH FD CL A (6128.) 212,474 326,503
    J P MORGAN CHASE AND CO (1,050) 30,789 65,708
    J P MORGAN CHASE AND CO (900) 26,391 56,323
    JOHNSON & JOHNSON (2,000) 57,000 209,140
    KELLOGG CO PV 25 CT (1,000)    
    LORD ABBETT FLOATING RATE A (13649) 129,889 125,027
    LORD ABBETT SHORT DURATION A (28282) 128,946 126,139
    MC GRAW HILL COMPANIES (900) 28,135 80,082
    MEDTRONIC INC (1,000) 57,490 72,200
    MFS TECHNOLOGY FUND CL A (10,358.5) 125,799 252,436
    MICROSOFT CORP (2600) 74,984 120,770
    NATIXIS OAKMARK INT'L FD CL C (8689) 118,077 106,444
    NEXTERA ENERGY INC (1,500) 32,529 159,435
    NUVEEN REAL ESTATE SEC CL A (8,509) 152,443 202,426
    ONEOK INC OK (2400) 48,952 119,496
    OPPENHEIMER DEVELOPING MKT (2,912) 91,544 103,436
    OPPENHEIMER GLOBAL OPPORT SBI (2,628    
    OPPENHEIMER INT'L GROWTH FD A(6405) 230,782 225,953
    PEPSICO INC (800) 38,744 75,648
    PHILLIPS 66 (1,050) 13,966 75,285
    PIMCO INCOME FD CL A (4048.5) 51,202 49,918
    PIMCO INVEST CORP BOND FD A (9,808) 109,241 103,475
    PIMCO TOTAL RETURN FD A (4,529)    
    PROCTOR GAMBLE (200) 9,935 18,218
    PROCTOR GAMBLE (400) 19,870 36,436
    PROCTOR GAMBLE (400) 19,870 36,436
    PROCTOR GAMBLE (500) 32,033 45,545
    PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL INC (1,000) 74,960 90,460
    PUTNAM EQUITY SPECTRUM CL A (7221.4) 311,216 311,891
    QUESTAR CORP (1,800) 5,939 45,504
    QUESTAR CORP (750) 15,258 18,960
    SCHLUMBERGER LTD (2,000) 45,148 170,820
    SIMON PROPERTY GROUP (565) 16,618 102,892
    SIMON PROPERTY GROUP DEL (10) 625 1,821
    SIMON PROPERTY GROUP DEL (13) 646 2,367
    SIMON PROPERTY GROUP DEL (33) 1,052 6,010
    SIMON PROPERTY GROUP DEL (9) 639 1,639
    STRYKER CORP (1,300) 58,216 122,629
    SUNAMERICA FOCUSED DIV STRAT(7,630) 94,675 130,617
    THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC (1,600) 51,176 200,464
    TRAVELERS COS (108) 586 11,431
    TRAVELERS COS (211) 7,083 22,334
    TRAVELERS COS (222) 1,299 23,498
    TRAVELERS COS (325) 10,722 34,403
    TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY FOX A (2,400) 33,600 92,172
    UNITED TECHNOLGIES CRP (2,150) 41,858 247,250
    VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS COM (400) 14,824 18,712
    VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS COM (600) 22,237 28,068
    VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS COM (600) 27,109 28,068
    VOYA GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES A (3,764) 102,561 118,553
    WAL-MART DE MEXICO SAB DE CV (5,700)    
    WELL FARGO & CO NEW DEL (2,400) 33,098 131,568
    WELL FARGO & CO NEW DEL (600) 8,274 32,892
    WELL FARGO PRE LG CO GWTH A (14,390)    
    WELLS FARGO & CO DEL (378) 97,322 20,723
    WELLS FARGO ADV DISC FND CL A(2062) 67,284 64,805
    WELLS FARGO ADV DISC FND CLA (0.664)    
    WILLIAMS COMPANIES DEL (1,500) 40,829 67,410
    WINDSTREAM CORP (2,000) 28,440 16,480
    WINDSTREAM CORP (827) 8,838 6,814
    XCEL ENERGY INC (450) 10,930 16,164
    XCEL ENERGY INC (750) 18,216 26,940
    XCEL ENERGY INC (800) 19,431 28,736
    AMERICAN SM CAP WRLD FD CL A (5,252) 207,981 237,988

    TY 2014 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    COOK FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-2283809
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
      43,179 35,765 7,414  


    TY 2014 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    COOK FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-2283809
    Description Amount
       


    TY 2014 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    COOK FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-2283809
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXPENSES        
    FILING FEE-ST OF MICHIGAN 20     20
    POSTAGE 342     342
    OFFICE SUPPLIES 1,450     1,450
    INSURANCE-W/C 476 48   428
    OTHER EXPENSE 3,738     3,738
    PUBLICITY 3,876     3,876
    EXTERNAL EXPENSES 1,016     1,016


    TY 2014 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    COOK FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-2283809
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    PAYROLL TAXES W/H3 1,058 1,546


    TY 2014 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    COOK FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-2283809
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    MISC 244     244
    INVESTMENT FEES 157 157    


    TY 2014 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    COOK FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-2283809
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    IRS-EXCISE 4,952      
    MERRILL LYNCH-FOREIGN TAX PAID 378 378