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
NICKLESS FAMILY CHARITABLE
FOUNDATION

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)2121 UNIVERSITY PARK DRIVEROOM/SUITE 150Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
OKEMOS, MI48864
A Employer identification number

38-3501091
B Telephone number (see instructions)

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$13,093,710J 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).............. 5,255,408
2 Check bullet
Sch. B ...............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 22,846 22,846 22,846
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 274,630 274,630 274,630
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 Click to see attachment 509,520
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 1,785,764
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 357,004
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........ 6,062,404 654,480 297,476
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 3,300 3,300    
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 3,175     1,905
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 75,881     45,529
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 3,377 3,377    
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 32,314     32,314
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 118,047 6,677   79,748
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 607,666 607,666
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 725,713 6,677   687,414
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 5,336,691
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 647,803
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 297,476
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............... 321 2,683 2,683
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 171,299 693,586 694,928
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   1,335    
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)   Click to see attachment341,435 359,485
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 4,216,132 Click to see attachment6,986,357 9,550,105
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........ 805,434 Click to see attachment510,480 503,645
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)...........   Click to see attachment1,995,581 1,982,864
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 5,194,521 10,530,122 13,093,710
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 1,090  
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue..................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).......... 1,090 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted................... 5,193,431 10,530,122
25 Temporarily restricted................    
26 Permanently restricted................    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds.........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)...... 5,193,431 10,530,122
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).. 5,194,521 10,530,122
Part III Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1 Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree
with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)............... 1 5,193,431
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 5,336,691
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3  
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 10,530,122
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 5  
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 10,530,122
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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.)
1a
b
c
d
e
(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
b
c
d
e
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
b
c
d
e
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 2 357,004
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 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 371,755 11,010,740 0.033763
2012 161,669 4,194,126 0.038547
2011 156,021 2,345,594 0.066517
2010 43,570 2,170,409 0.020075
2009 90,600 1,833,265 0.049420
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.208322
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 0.041664
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2014 from Part X, line 5..... 4 8,791,898
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 366,306
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 6,478
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 372,784
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 687,414
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 6,478
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 6,478
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 6,478
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2014 estimated tax payments and 2013 overpayment credited to 2014 6a 731
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source....... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 10,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 10,731
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 77
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 4,176
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet4,176 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
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    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 addressbulletNONE
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletTRI-STAR TRUST BANK Telephone no.bullet (989) 921-0010
    Located atbullet1004 N MICHIGAN AVENUESAGINAWMI ZIP+4bullet48602
    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  
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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 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 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
     
     
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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
    JOAN N TANKERSLEY VICE PRES
    1.00     		0 0 1,292
    11325 THELIN DRIVE
    11325 THELIN DRIVE
    TRUCKEE,CA96161
    JAMES E MCCARTNEY SECRETARY
    2.00     		3,300 0 0
    PO BOX 1738
    EAST LANSING,MI488261738
    JANET N ROYCE PRESIDENT
    2.00     		0 0 0
    8793 JOHNSON ROAD
    8793 JOHNSON ROAD
    KALEVA,MI49645
    JUDITH N GRAHAM
    JUDITH N GRAHAM     		TREASURER
    1.00     		0 0 0
    64 HALLS LANE
    64 HALLS LANE
    RYE,NY10580
    TRI-STAR TRUST BANK
    TRI-STAR TRUST BANK     		TRUSTEE
    20.00     		0 0 0
    1004 N MICHIGAN
    1004 N MICHIGAN
    SAGINAW,MI48602
    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
    TRI-STAR TRUST BANK TRUSTEE 75,881
    1004 N MICHIGAN AVE
    SAGINAW,MI48602
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet  
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
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    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1 N/A  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See 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
    8,589,686
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    336,099
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    8,925,785
    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
    8,925,785
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    133,887
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    8,791,898
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    439,595
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    439,595
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2014 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    6,478
    b
    Income tax for 2014. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    6,478
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    433,117
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    433,117
    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
    433,117
    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
    687,414
    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
    687,414
    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
    6,478
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    680,936
    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 7 433,117
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2014:
    a Enter amount for 2013 only....... 174,098
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014:
    a From 2009.......  
    b From 2010.......  
    c From 2011.......  
    d From 2012.......  
    e From 2013.......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e.........  
    4Qualifying distributions for 2014 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 687,414
    a Applied to 2013, but not more than line 2a 174,098
    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..... 433,117
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 80,199
    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 80,199
    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) ...     		 
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2015.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		80,199
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2010....  
    b Excess from 2011....  
    c Excess from 2012....  
    d Excess from 2013....  
    e Excess from 2014.... 80,199
    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:
    JAMES E MCCARTNEY
    2121 UNIVERSITY PARK DRIVE
    SUITE 150
    OKEMOS,MI48864
    (517) 347-5000
    JEM@MCCO-CPA.COM
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    NO FORMAT, BUT APPLICATION SHOULD SHOW 501(C)(3) STATUS
    cAny submission deadlines:
    NONE
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    BAY CITY, MI & SUN CITY- WEST, AZ AREA ORGANIZATIONS ARE GIVEN PREFERENCE
    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
    ACHUNGO CHILDRENS CENTER
    1106 SUSSEX SQUARE
    1106 SUSSEX SQUARE
    MOUNTAIN VIEW,CA94040     		  501(C)(3) UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT 5,000
    AMERICAN RED CROSS
    1232 N MICHIGAN AVE
    1232 N MICHIGAN AVE
    SAGINAW,MI48602     		  501(C) EMERGENCY SERVICES BAY COUNTY 5,000
    BAKER COLLEGE OF FLINT
    1050 W BRISTOL ROAD
    1050 W BRISTOL ROAD
    FLINT,MI48507     		  INDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIP/ELIZABETH ANDRUSIAK 2,500
    BAY AREA COMMUNITY
    1000 ADAMS ST 200
    1000 ADAMS ST 200
    BAY CITY,MI48708     		  501(C)(3) GLB COLLEGE RESOURCE CENTER/UNRESTRI 30,000
    BAY AREA WOMENS CENTER
    P O BOX 1458
    P O BOX 1458
    BAY CITY,MI48706     		  501(C) BAY CITY SAFE HOUSE FOR ABUSED WOMEN 5,000
    BAY ARENAC ISD
    4228 2 MILE ROAD
    4228 2 MILE ROAD
    BAY CITY,MI48706     		  PUBLIC SCHOO AH NICKLESS INNOVATION AWARD 6,000
    BENEVILLA
    16752 N GREASEWOOD ST
    16752 N GREASEWOOD ST
    SURPRISE,AZ85374     		  501 (C) (3) UNRESTRICTED/HOLIDAY DINNERS 35,000
    BENJAMINS HOPE
    15468 RILEY STREET
    15468 RILEY STREET
    PARK TOWNSHIP,MI49424     		  501(C)(3) UNRESTRICTED 15,000
    BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS NORTH NV
    1300 FOSTER DR SUITE 210
    1300 FOSTER DR SUITE 210
    RENO,NV89509     		  501(C)(3) UNRESTRICTED PURPOSES 3,500
    CAN COUNCIL
    1311 N MICHIGAN AVE
    1311 N MICHIGAN AVE
    SAGINAW,MI48602     		  501(C) PLEDGE 10,000
    CARE CHEST OF SIERRA NEVADA
    7910 N VIRGINIA ST
    7910 N VIRGINIA ST
    RENO,NV89506     		  501(C)(3) UNRESTRICTED PURPOSES 2,500
    CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY
    5000 FORBES AVE
    5000 FORBES AVE
    PITTSBURGH,PA15213     		  UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP/VIKRAM SHANKER 5,000
    CHILD FAMILY SERVICE OF SAGINAW
    2806 DAVENPORT AVE
    2806 DAVENPORT AVE
    SAGINAW,MI48602     		  501(C) TECHNOLOGY/SEXUAL ASSAULT/COUNSELING 30,000
    CHILDRENS ZOO AT CELEBRATION SQUARE
    1730 S WASHINGTON AVE
    1730 S WASHINGTON AVE
    SAGINAW,MI48601     		  501(C)(3) GRANT FOR THE LIVING LEARNING LAB 20,000
    CHRISTIAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP ASSOC
    600 FEDERAL AVENUE
    600 FEDERAL AVENUE
    SAGINAW,MI48607     		  CHURCH SPORTS LEARNING/TRAINING CENTER PHAS 20,000
    DELTA COLLEGE
    1961 DELTA ROAD
    1961 DELTA ROAD
    UNIVERSITY CENTER,MI48710     		  INDIVIDUAL INNOVATION AWARD/ELLIE HENDRIX 1,000
    FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER OF TRUCKEE
    11695 DONNER PASS ROAD
    11695 DONNER PASS ROAD
    TRUCKEE,CA96161     		  501(C) UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT 10,000
    FAMILY SERVICES OF WESTCHESTER
    ONE GATEWAY PLAZA 4TH FL
    ONE GATEWAY PLAZA 4TH FL
    PORT CHESTER,NY10573     		  501(C)(3) SHARING SHELF,JUNIOR BOARD 20,000
    FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
    805 CENTER AVENUE
    805 CENTER AVENUE
    BAY CITY,MI48708     		  CHURCH SOAR COMMITTEE 20,000
    FOOD BANK OF EASTERN MICHIGAN
    2312 LAPEER RD
    2312 LAPEER RD
    FLINT,MI48503     		  501 (C) (3) LINSDAY, MCGREGAR, KIRK SCHOOLS 27,500
    FOOD BANK OF NORTHERN NEVADA
    550 ITALY DRIVE
    550 ITALY DRIVE
    MCCARRAN,NV89434     		  501(C) (3) UNRESTRICTED PURPOSES 3,000
    FOR LOVE OF CHILDREN
    1763 COLUMBIA ROAD NW
    1763 COLUMBIA ROAD NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20009     		  501(C) UNRESTRICTED PURPOSES 5,000
    FREELAND HIGH SCHOOL
    8250 WEBSTER ROAD
    8250 WEBSTER ROAD
    FREELAND,MI48623     		  PUBLIC SCHOO FALCON DISINFECTORS 1,000
    HAMPTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    530 HAMPTON CIRCLE
    530 HAMPTON CIRCLE
    ROCHESTER HILLS,MI48307     		  PUBLIC SCHL LITERACY CLOSET PROGRAM 6,500
    HELEN NICKLESS VOLUNTEER CLINIC
    1454 W CENTER AVE
    1454 W CENTER AVE
    ESSEXVILLE,MI48732     		  501 (C) (3) OPERATIONS 100,000
    HERBERT HENRY DOW HIGH SCHOOL
    3901 N SAGINAW RD
    3901 N SAGINAW RD
    MIDLAND,MI48640     		  PUBLIC SCHL CHARGERS/INOVATION AWARD/STEM 23,000
    HOWARD UNIVERSITY
    2400 SIXTH STREET NW
    2400 SIXTH STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20059     		  INDIVIDUAL INNOVATION AWARD/CIERRA TOLBERT 2,500
    INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE MISSION
    PO BOX 58147
    PO BOX 58147
    WASHINGTON,DC20037     		  501(C)(3) UNRESTRICTED PURPOSES 7,500
    JOHN GLENN HIGH SCHOOL
    36105 MARGUETTE ST
    36105 MARGUETTE ST
    WESTLAND,MI48185     		  PUBLIC SCHL INNOVATION AWARDS 11,000
    KETTERING UNIVERSITY
    1700 UNIVERSITY AVE
    1700 UNIVERSITY AVE
    FLINT,MI48504     		  PUBLIC SCHOO INNOVATION AWARD/ LIVINGSTON,KOCH 3,500
    LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
    1971 UNIVERSTIY BLVD
    1971 UNIVERSITY BLVD
    LYNCHBURG,VA24515     		  INDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIP-BRITTNIE CANNON 2,500
    MCLAREN BAY MEDICAL FOUNDATION
    1900 COLUMBUS AVE
    1900 COLUMBUS AVE
    BAY CITY,MI48708     		  501(C)(3) 10 YEAR NICKLESS CLINIC GALA/PARKS 31,500
    MIDLAND HIGH SCHOOL
    1301 EASTLAWN DR
    1301 EASTLAWN DR
    MIDLAND,MI48642     		  PUBLIC SCHL VARIOUS GRANT PROJECTS 3,000
    MOTHERS 2 MOTHERS
    7441 W SUNSET BLVD 205
    7441 W SUNSET BLVD 205
    LOS ANGELES,CA90046     		  501(C) SKOLL FND CHALLENGE 45,000
    NEVADA YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROJECT
    1369 GALAND WAY
    1369 FALAND WAY
    RENO,NV89503     		  501(C)(3) UNRESTRICTED PURPOSES 2,000
    NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY
    16535 N CUMBIE LANE
    16535 N CUMBIE LANE
    SURPISE,AZ85378     		  UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP - CHRISTIAN SOTO 6,166
    POMONA COLLEGE
    333 N COLLEGE WAY
    333 N COLLEGE WAY
    CLAREMONT,CA91711     		  INDIVIDUAL INNOVATION AWARD/BLAIR SUBBARAMAN 5,000
    PROJECT MANATRUCKEE CA
    948 INCLINE WAY
    948 INCLINE WAY
    INCLINE VILLAGE,NV89451     		  501(C)(3) UNRESTRICTED PURPOSES 3,000
    SAGINAW CAREER COMPLEX
    2102 WEISS ST
    2102 WEISS ST
    SAGINAW,MI48602     		  PUBLIC SCHL INNOVATION AWARD 12,000
    SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
    7400 BAY ROAD
    7400 BAY ROAD
    UNIVERSITY CENTER,MI48710     		  PUBLIC SCHL INNOVATION AWARD/SCHOLARSHIPS/MATH & 12,000
    SIERRA EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING
    11603 DONNER PASS ROAD
    11603 DONNER PASS ROAD
    TRUCKEE,CA96161     		  PUBLIC SCHL CLASSROOM SINKS/TURF PLAY AREA 10,000
    TECHNOLOGY STUDENT ASSOC CA
    1914 ASSOCIATION DRIVE
    1914 ASSOCIATION DRIVE
    RESTON,VA20191     		  501(C)(3) 4 PROGRAM PROPOSALS 15,500
    TECHONOLGY STUDENT ASSOC ALUMNI
    1914 ASSOCIATION DRIVE
    1914 ASSOCIATION DRIVE
    RESTON,VA20191     		    ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP FUND 10,000
    UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
    500 S STATE STREET
    500 S STATE STREET
    ANN ARBOR,MI48109     		  PUBLIC SCHOO SCHOLARSHIP/KATHERINE HASLAM 5,000
    VSA NEVADAARTS FOR ALL NEVADA
    250 COURT STREET
    250 COURT STREET
    RENO,NV89501     		  501(C)(3) ART WORKSHOPS IN SPECIAL ED CLASSES 2,000
    YEAR UP NATIONAL OFFICE
    45 MILK STREET 9TH FLOOR
    45 MILK STREET 9TH FLOOR
    BOSTON,MA02109     		  501(C)(3) UNRESTRICTED PURPOSES 7,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 607,666
    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 ............     		    14 22,846  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 274,630  
    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 .............     		    25 357,004 152,516
    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)..   654,480 152,516
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13806,996
    (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.)?
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's namebullet



    Firm's addressbullet







         		Firm's EINbullet
    Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Additional Data


    Software ID:  
    Software Version:  


    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors
    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2014
    Name of the organization
    NICKLESS FAMILY CHARITABLE
    FOUNDATION
    Employer identification number

    38-3501091
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ





    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) (2014)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
    Page 2
    Name of organization
    NICKLESS FAMILY CHARITABLE
    FOUNDATION         		Employer identification number

    38-3501091
    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
     
     

    ESTATE OF ARTHUR A NICKLESS  
    1004 N MICHIGAN
    1004 N MICHIGAN
    SAGINAW, MI48602

    		$5,255,408


    (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.)
    (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) (2014)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    NICKLESS FAMILY CHARITABLE
    FOUNDATION         		Employer identification number

    38-3501091
    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
    1
    		 STOCKS & BONDS $ 3,887,014 2014-11-03
    (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) (2014)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    NICKLESS FAMILY CHARITABLE
    FOUNDATION         		Employer identification number

    38-3501091
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10)
    that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. 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) (2014)

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    TY 2014 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    NICKLESS FAMILY CHARITABLE
    FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-3501091
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    MC CARTNEY & COMPANY P.C. 3,175     1,905

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    TY 2014 GainLossSaleOtherAssetsSch
    Name:
    NICKLESS FAMILY CHARITABLE
    FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-3501091
    Name Date Acquired How Acquired Date Sold Purchaser Name Gross Sales Price Basis Basis Method Sales Expenses Total (net) Accumulated Depreciation
    PIMCO TOTAL RETURN FUND 2014-03 PURCHASE 2014-09   195,600 193,620     1,980  
    DFA SMALL CAP VALUE   PURCHASE 2012-02   215,270 159,603     55,667  
    DFA REAL ESTATE SECURITIES 2012-05 PURCHASE 2014-01   86,547 87,571     -1,024  
    ISHARES S&P PREFERRED STOCK INDEX   PURCHASE 2014-03   87,558 87,945     -387  
    T ROWE PRICE SMALL CAP STOCK 2012-02 PURCHASE 2014-01   355,909 278,457     77,452  
    AT&T INC GLOBAL NOTE .875% 2012-04 PURCHASE 2014-07   100,409 100,428     -19  
    ANN ARBOR MI SCHOOL DISTRICT 4.75% 2004-09 PURCHASE 2014-05   50,000 50,104     -104  
    DFA SMALL CAP VALUE   PURCHASE 2014-01   158,714 138,167     20,547  
    GE CAPITAL INTERNOTES 4.2% 2012-12 PURCHASE 2014-02   50,000 52,152     -2,152  
    ISHARES S&P US PREFERRED STOCK INDEX 2011-08 PURCHASE 2014-03   24,268 23,811     457  
    WACHOVIA CORP NEW SUB NT 5.25% 2008-05 PURCHASE 2014-08   40,000 39,901     99  
    VANGUARD SHORT TERM INFLATION INDEX 2014-01 PURCHASE 2014-01   64,485 64,485        

    TY 2014 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    NICKLESS FAMILY CHARITABLE
    FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-3501091
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    40000 WACHOVIA 5.25%    
    50 FSG BANK NA CHATTANOOGA TN 3.2%    
    51229.09 1ST STATE BANK 3.3% 1/15/15    
    100000 AT&T GLOBAL NOTE .875%    
    100000 CATERPILLAR FINC. NOTE 2.85% 103,174 100,039
    100000 COLGATE PALMOLIVE MED TERM NO 101,120 100,518
    50000 GE CAPITAL INTERNOTES 4.2%    
    100000 MERCK & CO NOTE 1.1% 101,154 98,904
    100000 PEPSICO SENIOR NOTE 3% 103,372 103,023
    100000 PROCTER & GAMBLE NOTE 1.45% 101,660 101,161

    TY 2014 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    NICKLESS FAMILY CHARITABLE
    FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-3501091
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB 5,008 11,806
    CENTURYLINK 23,375 27,666
    CHEVRON CORP 19,562 20,753
    DOW CHEMICAL 94,500 124,515
    DUKE ENERGY CORP NEW 19,759 31,996
    FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS 95,025 100,050
    JP MORGAN CHASE & CO. 13,330 23,780
    LOWES COS INC. 43,706 110,080
    MCDONALDS CORP 19,696 18,740
    MICROSOFT CORP 10,994 20,903
    NIKE INC. 19,784 34,614
    PRAXAIR INC. 12,010 32,390
    SOUTHERN CORPORATION 19,914 27,747
    STRYKER CORPORATION 9,966 21,696
    TARGET CORP 20,111 26,569
    WINDSTREAM HOLDINGS CORP 160,583 104,516
    GLAXO SMITHKLINE SPONSORED ADR 19,869 24,148
    NOVARTIS AG SPONSORED ADR 14,205 27,798
    TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDS 14,209 26,455
    TRANSCANADA CORP 30,161 36,825
    ISHARES RUSSELL MID-CAP GROWTH 233,358 370,496
    ISHARES CORE S&P 500 ETF 610,504 874,439
    AMERICAN FUNDS CAPITAL WORLD GROWTH 99,143 153,526
    COLUMBIA ACORN INT'L Z 161,420 188,379
    DFA EMERGING MARKETS CORE EQUITY 253,520 248,397
    DFA SMALL CAP VALUE FUND    
    DFA US LARGE CAP VALUE 189,811 250,260
    DFA REAL ESTATE SECURITIES    
    FEDERATED STRATEGIC VALUE 165,468 202,468
    HARBOR INTERNATIONAL FUND 321,311 357,096
    AMERICAN FUNDS INCOME FUND OF AM 504,092 612,105
    T. ROWE PRICE GROWTH STOCK 303,913 478,073
    T. ROWE PRICE MID-CAP GROWT 263,950 345,524
    T ROWE PRICE REAL ESTATE 49,667 80,147
    T. ROWE PRICE SMALL CAP STO    
    SCOUT INTERNATIONAL 338,026 343,886
    TEMPLETON WORLD A 126,062 110,739
    VANGUARD EXPLORER FUND 255,495 330,428
    AMERICAN FUNDS WASHINGTON MUTUAL 1,848,836 2,992,135
    JPMORGAN MID CAP VALUE 340,458 506,992
    ISHARES S&P US PREFERRED INDEX    
    PRINCIPAL DIVERSIFIED REAL ASSET 255,556 251,968

    TY 2014 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    NICKLESS FAMILY CHARITABLE
    FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-3501091
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

     
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

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


    341,435
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


    359,485


    TY 2014 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    NICKLESS FAMILY CHARITABLE
    FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-3501091
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    JOHN HANCOCK GLOBAL ABSOLUTE RET AT COST 387,220 383,254
    PIMCO TOTAL RETURN FUND AT COST 192,555 190,765
    PIMCO FOREIGN BOND AT COST 281,481 285,314
    PRINCIPAL HIGH YIELD AT COST 256,457 242,287
    VANGUARD TOTAL BOND INDEX FD AT COST 195,600 197,233
    VANGUARD ST INFLATION PROT SECURITIE AT COST 257,476 252,317
    FRANKLIN MI INSURED TAX FREE INCOME AT COST 264,175 264,175
    FRANKLIN HIGH YIELD TAX FREE AT COST 105,002 109,001
    SCHWAB TAX FREE BOND FUND AT COST 55,615 58,518

    TY 2014 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    NICKLESS FAMILY CHARITABLE
    FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-3501091
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXPENSES        
    WEBSITE/INNOVATION AWARD 30,872     30,872
    INNOVATION AWARD GIFTS - JUDG 1,442     1,442


    TY 2014 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    NICKLESS FAMILY CHARITABLE
    FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-3501091
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    TRI-STAR TRUST BANK TRUSTEE FEES 75,881     45,529


    TY 2014 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    NICKLESS FAMILY CHARITABLE
    FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-3501091
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXCISE TAX        
    FOREIGN TAXES - TRISTAR 3,377 3,377