Form990-PF
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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
WILLIAM BUTTERWORTH MEMORIAL TRUST
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)1105 8TH STREET   Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
MOLINE, IL61265
A Employer identification number

36-2255481
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(309) 743-2700
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$0J 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).............. 3,858
2 Check bullet
Sch. B ...............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 549,860 539,676 539,676
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 1,174,022
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 13,781,556
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 1,174,231
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 816
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 5,999 0 5,999
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 1,733,739 1,713,907 546,491
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 107,814 107,814 107,814 0
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 476,736 0 0 476,736
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 100,484 0 0 100,484
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 19,722 0 0 19,722
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 40,955 11,300 11,300 29,655
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 48,103 0 0 48,103
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 71,880 5,423 5,423 66,457
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 302,435 0 0
20 Occupancy.............. 68,165 0 0 68,165
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 7,207 0 0 7,207
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 402,777 0 5,999 396,778
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 1,646,278 124,537 130,536 1,213,307
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 19,500 19,500
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 1,665,778 124,537 130,536 1,232,807
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 67,961
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 1,589,370
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 415,955
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2014)
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...............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 444,527    
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) 1,120,684    
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 4,782,275    
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........ 5,414,965    
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............. 1,878,585    
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)........... 13,723,509    
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet   12,278,993 0 0
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment46,931 Click to see attachment0 Click to see attachment0
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 39,690,469 0 0
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 63,738  
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 attachment108,248 Click to see attachment0
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).......... 171,986 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted...................    
25 Temporarily restricted................    
26 Permanently restricted................    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds......... 17,965,709 0
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 21,552,774 0
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)...... 39,518,483 0
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).. 39,690,469 0
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 39,518,483
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 67,961
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 3 552,882
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 40,139,326
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 5 40,139,326
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 0
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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 PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES      
b PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES      
c LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF FIXED ASSETS P 2007-01-01 2014-06-11
d CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS P    
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 7,251,170   7,250,354 816
b 6,383,077   5,344,176 1,038,901
c   3,005 15,800 -12,795
d 147,309     147,309
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       816
b       1,038,901
c       -12,795
d       147,309
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 1,174,231
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 3 816
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 1,143,912 25,530,115 0.044806
2012 1,098,972 23,736,056 0.046300
2011 1,068,877 23,728,438 0.045046
2010 932,501 22,254,820 0.041901
2009 1,189,625 19,884,670 0.059826
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.237879
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 0.047576
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2014 from Part X, line 5..... 4 27,261,282
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 1,296,983
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 15,894
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 1,312,877
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 1,275,380
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 31,787
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 31,787
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 31,787
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2014 estimated tax payments and 2013 overpayment credited to 2014 6a 31,869
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source....... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 500
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 32,369
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 10 582
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet0 RefundedBullet 11 582
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$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
Yes
 
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.Click to see list of attachments
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)
    bulletIL
    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
    Yes
     
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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 addressbulletWWW.BUTTERWORTHCENTER.COM
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletSTACY KLINGLER Telephone no.bullet (309) 743-2700
    Located atbullet1105 8TH STREETMOLINEIL ZIP+4bullet61265
    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
     
    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
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 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
     
    No
    .........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
    GERALD J TAYLOR BOARD MEMBER
    1.00     		0 0 0
    1105 8TH STREET
    MOLINE,IL61265
    LOUISE M LORIMER BOARD MEMBER
    1.00     		0 0 0
    1105 8TH STREET
    MOLINE,IL61265
    FREDERICK J EBELING BOARD MEMBER
    1.00     		0 0 0
    1105 8TH STREET
    MOLINE,IL61265
    KATHERINE FOX BOARD MEMBER
    1.00     		0 0 0
    1105 8TH STREET
    MOLINE,IL61265
    SUSAN M GERDES BOARD MEMBER
    1.00     		0 0 0
    1105 8TH STREET
    MOLINE,IL61265
    ANA T KEHOE BOARD MEMBER
    1.00     		0 0 0
    1105 8TH STREET
    MOLINE,IL61265
    DANIEL R MCCONAGHY CHAIRMAN
    2.00     		0 0 0
    1105 8TH STREET
    MOLINE,IL61265
    JAMES S WATSON BOARD MEMBER
    1.00     		0 0 0
    1105 8TH STREET
    MOLINE,IL61265
    JAMES G DARBY VICE CHAIR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    1105 8TH STREET
    MOLINE,IL61265
    LISA A HOLST FINANCIAL OFFICER
    1.00     		0 0 0
    1105 8TH STREET
    MOLINE,IL61265
    JERI L VANDERVINNE SECRETARY
    1.00     		0 0 0
    1105 8TH STREET
    MOLINE,IL61265
    FIRST MIDWEST TRUST CO TRUSTEE
    10.00     		107,814 0 0
    1105 8TH STREET
    MOLINE,IL61265
    MARK CHURCHILL BOARD MEMBER
    1.00     		0 0 0
    1105 8TH STREET
    MOLINE,IL61265
    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
    SUSAN M STAACK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
    40.00     		82,288 7,329 0
    1105 8TH STREET
    MOLINE,IL61265
    GRETCHEN SMALL PROGRAM DIRECTOR
    40.00     		60,913 16,577 0
    1105 8TH STREET
    MOLINE,IL61265
    NANELLE NORCROSS BUSINESS MANAGER
    40.00     		61,465 5,659 0
    1105 8TH STREET
    MOLINE,IL61265
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1 FURNISHES HISTORICAL HOMES, WHICH ARE AVAILABLE TO NOT-FOR-PROFIT AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AT NO COST. COMBINED MEETINGS AT THE HOMES TOTALED 1,407 FOR 2014. 709,669
    2 SPONSOR A WIDE VARIETY OF EVENTS, CONCERTS, TOURS, SCHOOL PROGRAMS, WORKSHOPS, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ATTENDED BY APPROXIMATELY 10,776 PEOPLE AT NO COST. SEE ATTACHED GENERAL EXPLANATION. 473,113
    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  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,
    see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    27,205,609
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    470,819
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    27,676,428
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    27,676,428
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    415,146
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    27,261,282
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    1,363,064
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
     
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2014 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
     
    b
    Income tax for 2014. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
     
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
     
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
     
    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
     
    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
    1,232,807
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
    65,573
    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
    1,298,380
    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
    0
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    1,298,380
    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  
    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.......  
    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$  
    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.....  
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
    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  
    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 ..........     		 
    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 ......     		 
    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....  
    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
    415,955 624,440 430,465 435,504 1,906,364
    b 85% of line 2a ......... 353,562 530,774 365,895 370,178 1,620,409
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		1,298,380 1,143,912 1,180,839 1,134,122 4,757,253
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used
    directly for active conduct of exempt activities ...........     		19,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 75,000
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		1,278,880 1,125,412 1,162,339 1,115,622 4,682,253
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......         0
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		         0
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		908,709 851,004 791,202 790,948 3,341,863
    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) ....     		        0
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		        0
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		         0
    (4) Gross investment income         0
    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:
    CLEMENT T HANSON FOUNDATION-CO MOLI
    817 11TH AVENUE
    MOLINE,IL61265
    (309) 736-3800
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WHO INQUIRE ABOUT THE BUTTERWORTH/DEERE-WIMAN SCHOLARSHIP TO THEIR GUIDANCE COUNSELOR OR THE BUSINESS MANAGER AT THE BUTTERWORTH CENTER ARE INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FOR THE LOCAL CLEM HANSON FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP-SINCE MEMBERS OF THAT FOUNDATION SELECT RECIPIENTS FOR BOTH FOUNDATIONS EACH YEAR DURING THEIR OWN INTERVIEW AND SELECTION PROCESS. WHEN A STUDENT APPLIES FOR A CLEM HANSON SCHOLARSHIP, HE/SHE IS SIMULTANEOUSLY APPLYING FOR A BUTTERWORTH/DEERE-WIMAN SCHOLARSHIP. A SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE CONSISTING OF WILLIAM BUTTERWORTH MEMORIAL TRUST ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS FORM POLICIES AND PROGRAMS FOR ALL TRUST SCHOLARSHIPS AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE ADVISORY BOARD REGARDING THEIR IMPLEMENTATION. THE ENTIRE ADVISORY BOARD MUST APPROVE THE COMMITTEE'S SUGGESTIONS BY VOTE. THE BUSINESS MANAGER ADMINISTERS THE DETAILS OF SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM THROUGH COMMUNICATION WITH RECIPIENTS, FIRST MIDWEST TRUST DEPT, SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, AND UNIV FINANCIAL AID DEPTS.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    N/A
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA ARE USED TO SELECT RECIPIENTS FOR INDIVIDUAL, HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED AT $2,000 ANNUALLY: 1. RESIDENT OF MOLINE DISTRICT 40. 2. ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT (AWARDS ARE NOT AUTOMATICALLY GRANTED TO STUDENTS WITH THE HIGHEST GRADE POINT AVERAGE, BUT EVIDENCE OF CONSCIENTIOUS ATTENTION TO ACADEMICS IS REQUIRED.) 3. FINANICAL NEED. 4. PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES. 5. PARTICIPATION IN EXTRACURRICULAR SCHOOL ACTIVITIES. 6. PROOF OF ENROLLMENT IN AN ACCREDITED TWO OR FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY.
    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
    HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
    1105 8TH STREET
    MOLINE,IL61265     		NONE NONE SCHOLARSHIPS 19,500
    Total .................................bullet 3a 19,500
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    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
    aPROGRAM REGISTRATION FEES         5,945
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ............     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 549,860  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6
    Net rental income or (loss) from personal property .............     		         
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory .............     		    18 1,174,022  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: aPOST CARD SALES     01 54  
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 1,723,936 5,945
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    131,729,881
    (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.)
    1 THE INCOME DERIVED FROM PROGRAM REGISTRATION FEES IS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE OPERATION OF THE BUTTERWORTH CENTER. THE FEES ARE RECEIVED FROM STUDENTS AND TEACHERS WHO ATTEND CAMPS AND WORKSHOPS.
    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:
    WILLIAM BUTTERWORTH MEMORIAL TRUST
    EIN: 36-2255481
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 40,955 11,300 11,300 29,655

    TY 2014 DissolutionStmt
    Name:
    WILLIAM BUTTERWORTH MEMORIAL TRUST
    EIN: 36-2255481
    Dissolution Name Dissolution Address Explanation Dissolution Amount
    1105 8TH STREET
    MOLINE,IL61265     		ALL ASSETS INCLUDING CASH, SECURITIES, FIXED ASSETS AND COLLECTIONS WERE TRANSFERRED TO THE WILLIAM BUTTERWORTH FOUNDATION (FOUNDATION). IN ADDITION, ALL LIABILITES INCLUDING ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, ACCRUED EXPENSES/TAXES AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION TOTALING $170,314 WERE TRANSFERED TO THE FOUNDATION. 40,139,326


    TY 2014 GeneralExplanationAttachment
    Name:
    WILLIAM BUTTERWORTH MEMORIAL TRUST
    EIN: 36-2255481
    Identifier Return Reference Explanation
    2014 PROGRAMS AND SPECIAL EVENTS FORM 990-PF, PAGE 7, PART IX-A, LINE 2 IN 2014, THE WILLIAM BUTTERWORTH TRUST SPONSORED A WIDE VARIETY OF EVENTS, CONCERTS, TOURS, SCHOOL PROGRAMS, WORKSHOPS, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. ALL PROGRAMS WERE WELL ATTENDED AND SERVED APPROXIMATELY 10,776 PEOPLE. THESE ATTENDANCE FIGURES DO NOT INCLUDE THE MANY PEOPLE THE TRUST REACHES THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND BY PROVIDING MEETING SPACE TO AREA NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. ALL OF THE PROGRAMS AND EVENTS SPONSORED BY BUTTERWORTH CENTER & DEERE-WIMAN HOUSE NURTURE ARTISTIC EXPRESSION AND PRODUCE, PRESENT, SUPPORT, AND PRESERVE ARTS AND CULTURE. IN ADDITION, THE VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING OFFERED ENCOURAGES LIFE-LONG LEARNING AT ALL AGE LEVELS.PROGRAMS AND EVENTSBLOSSOMS AT BUTTERWORTH - JUNE 22A FREE FAMILY EVENT WHICH INCLUDED CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES, GUIDED HISTORIC BUS TOUR, ANTIQUE CAR DISPLAY, PERFORMANCES BY NIABI ZOO, THE BIX BEIDERBECKE MEMORIAL YOUTH BAND, BALLOON ARTIST ZANEY JANIE, PIANIST SELMA JOHNSON, AND ORGANIST JED POUST. ZANEY JANIE ALSO PERFORMED A PLAY IN THE CARRIAGE HOUSE, USING PARTICIPANTS FROM THE AUDIENCE. WQPT QUAD CITIES PUBLIC TELEVISION COORDINATED THE CHILDREN'S CRAFT AREA. IN THE BUTTERWORTH EDUCATION CENTER THE TRUST'S VIDEOS WERE SHOWN. IN ADDITION VISITORS TOURED THE BUILDING AND VIEWED THE EXHIBIT ON THE DEERE-WIMAN SWIMMING POOL. A NEW PHOTO OPPORTUNITY CUT OUT WAS CREATED FOR THE DEERE-WIMAN GARDENS. IN ADDITION, NEW PHOTOGRAPHS WERE PRINTED FROM HISTORIC BUTTERWORTH PHOTOGRAPHS TO HANG FROM THE FOOD TENT. THE AFTERNOON WAS WELL ATTENDED UNTIL ABOUT 3:00P WHEN IT POURED FOR ABOUT HALF AN HOUR, WHICH SHUT THE EVENT DOWN EARLY.AUDIENCE: ALL AGESA 19TH CENTURY CHRISTMAS - DECEMBER 7BOTH HOUSES WERE DECORATED IN CHRISTMAS SPLENDOR. ENTERTAINMENT AT BUTTERWORTH CENTER INCLUDED TWO MOLINE BOYS CHOIR CONCERTS AND SELMA JOHNSON AT THE ORGAN AND PIANO. THE BUTTERWORTH EDUCATION CENTER WAS OPEN THROUGHOUT THE AFTERNOON FOR VISITORS TO SEE OUR "UNCOMMON ASSETS" VIDEO AND OUR CHILDREN'S VIDEO "HIDDEN TREASURES: DISCOVERING BUTTERWORTH CENTER & DEERE-WIMAN HOUSE THROUGH THE EYES OF A CHILD." IN ADDITION, WQPT PUBLIC TELEVISION HOSTED A CRAFT AREA FOR CHILDREN. CHILDREN COULD ALSO VISIT SANTA CLAUS, WHO DISTRIBUTED TREATS AND FREE BOOKS. DURING THE DAY, 205 BOOKS WERE GIVEN AWAY. AT DEERE-WIMAN HOUSE COSTUMED VOLUNTEERS GAVE VISITORS A TASTE OF A VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS. TROMBONE QUARTET "SLIDE," PIANIST RUSS REYMAN, AND GUITARIST DON ESTES PERFORMED IN THE LIVING ROOM. IN THE DEERE-WIMAN CARRIAGE HOUSE THE LEFT BANK ART LEAGUE SPONSORED CHILDREN'S MAKE-AND-TAKE PROJECTS. IN ADDITION, A CARICATURE ARTIST AND FACE PAINTER SPENT THE AFTERNOON CREATING FREE CARICATURE PORTRAITS AND CUSTOM-PAINTED FACE DESIGNS. THROUGHOUT THE EVENT, VISITORS WERE TREATED TO COOKIES AND PUNCH AT BUTTERWORTH CENTER, COOKIES AND HOT CHOCOLATE AT THE CARRIAGE HOUSE AND HOT CHOCOLATE IN THE BUTTERWORTH EDUCATION CENTER. AUDIENCE: ALL AGESBRINTON ART COMPETITION - JUNE 22THE ART COMPETITION IS FOR MOLINE HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS. WINNERS IN EACH GRADE LEVEL WERE AWARDED A CASH PRIZE. IN ADDITION A STIPEND FOR CLASSROOM SUPPLIES WAS GIVEN TO EACH TEACHER WHO SUBMITTED THEIR STUDENTS' ARTWORK. AUDIENCE: GRADES 6-12EXHIBITION OF STUDENT ARTWORK - FEBRUARY 27 "100 OF MOLINE'S FINEST YOUNG ARTISTS" CONSISTS OF ARTWORK FROM ALL MOLINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. ARTWORK WAS EXHIBITED IN THE BUTTERWORTH CENTER FOR A WEEK AND A RECEPTION WAS HELD ON FEBRUARY 27TH. AN INVITATION WAS SENT TO ALL PARTICIPANTS' PARENTS IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH TO MEET THE GROWING NEEDS OF MOLINE STUDENTS. EACH STUDENT WAS GIVEN A SKETCH PAD AND COLORED PENCILS FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION. IN ADDITION, A STIPEND WAS GIVEN TO THE ART INSTRUCTORS FOR EACH OF THE SCHOOLS. THE PTA PARTICIPATED BY FURNISHING REFRESHMENTS FOR THE RECEPTION HELD ON A THURSDAY EVENING. THIS WAS THE TENTH YEAR THAT THE PROGRAM WAS SPONSORED BY THE TRUST. OVER 300 CHILDREN AND ADULTS VIEWED THE ARTWORK. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO ENCOURAGE ARTISTIC EXPRESSION AND FOSTER CREATIVE THINKING.AUDIENCE: GRADES K-5LITERARY ARTS EXHIBITION - APRIL 27 THE NINTH ANNUAL EXHIBIT WAS HELD AT BUTTERWORTH EDUCATION CENTER WITH WRITTEN WORKS FROM CHILDREN IN K - 5TH GRADES REPRESENTING ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN THE MOLINE SCHOOL DISTRICT #40. ALL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED A MEDAL OF PARTICIPATION AND A BOOK. IN ADDITION EACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RECEIVED A STIPEND FOR LIBRARY SUPPLIES. A RECEPTION WAS HELD FOR FAMILIES ON SUNDAY, APRIL 27TH. BOOKS WERE PURCHASED AT A REDUCED COST THROUGH SCHOLASTIC BOOKS. BY PURCHASING THROUGH SCHOLASTIC, THE SCHOOLS WERE ABLE TO EARN ADDITIONAL CREDITS TOWARD THE PURCHASE OF MORE BOOKS FOR THEIR CLASSROOMS. 319 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE EXHIBIT AND 567 PEOPLE ATTENDED THE RECEPTION. THE PTA PARTICIPATED BY FURNISHING REFRESHMENTS FOR THE RECEPTION. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO ENCOURAGE EXPRESSION THROUGH THE WRITTEN WORD AND TO INCREASE LITERACY.AUDIENCE: GRADES K-5FRIDAYS AT DEERE-WIMAN HOUSETWO PROGRAMS WERE GIVEN IN 2014. THE PROGRAMS ARE HELD AT 3:00PM FOR PRIMARILY A SENIOR AUDIENCE AT THE DEERE-WIMAN HOUSE. ATTENDANCE IS EXTREMELY GOOD AT THIS SERIES. THE PERFORMERS ARE SELECTED FROM THE LIST OF ARTISTS COMING TO THE QUAD CITIES WITH THE VISITING ARTIST SERIES AND QUAD CITY ARTS. MARCH 14 - AMADEUS TRIONOVEMBER 7 - SWEET PLANTAINAUDIENCE: ALL AGES, BUT APPROXIMATELY 75% OF ATTENDEES ARE AGE 50 AND ABOVEEVENINGS AT BUTTERWORTH CENTER FOUR PROGRAMS WERE OFFERED IN 2014 IN THE BUTTERWORTH CENTER LIBRARY AT 7P, FOLLOWED BY REFRESHMENTS. APRIL 4 - MONUMENT MEN: SAVING EUROPE'S TREASURES, PRESENTED BY JEFF MISHURSEPTEMBER 12 - FROM VAUDEVILLE TO OLYMPIA: THE EVOLUTION OF WOMEN'S BOXING PRESENTED BY GERALD R. GEMS, NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE, NAPERVILLE, IL. OCTOBER 17 - WORLD-CLASS PHYSICAL CULTURE ON A ONE DOLLAR INVESTMENT, PRESENTED BY DR. ED THOMASNOVEMBER 14 - THE ART OF SPORT: PAINTINGS AND SCULPTURES OF ATHLETES IN ACTION, PRESENTED BY JEFF MISHUR, ART EXCURSIONSAUDIENCE: ALL AGES, BUT GENERALLY AGE 30 AND ABOVETHE CITY OF DEERE: A JOURNEY TO THE PASTTHE FOURTH GRADE PROGRAM CONSISTS OF A TRUNK WITH LESSON PLANS, ARTIFACTS, AND MATERIALS TO PROVIDE TEACHERS WITH A SELF-CONTAINED UNIT ON WHAT LIFE WAS LIKE IN THE LATE 1800'S. THE TRUNK IS DELIVERED TO THE SCHOOL FOR ONE OR TWO WEEKS. THE MAJORITY OF THE SCHOOLS THEN TRAVEL TO DEERE-WIMAN HOUSE FOR A GUIDED TOUR DESIGNED TO EXPAND ON THE TRUNK'S CURRICULUM. SEVERAL OF THE TEACHERS USE THE TRUNK AND FURTHER EXPAND THE MATERIAL IN DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS. MOLINE SCHOOLS ARE PROVIDED WITH FREE BUSING TO DEERE-WIMAN HOUSE. SOME SCHOOLS BRING A SACK LUNCH TO ENJOY IN THE DEERE-WIMAN CARRIAGE HOUSE. AUDIENCE: GRADE 4PORTRAIT IN THE ATTICTHE FIFTH GRADE PROGRAM WAS DESIGNED TO INTRODUCE STUDENTS TO THE FUNDAMENTALS OF ART AND ART HISTORY. A TEACHER'S GUIDE, STUDENT BOOKLETS AND CD-ROM ARE DELIVERED TO THE TEACHER FOR USE IN THE CLASSROOM. THEN CLASSES TRAVEL TO THE BUTTERWORTH CENTER AND DEERE-WIMAN HOUSE TO PARTICIPATE IN A PLAY. THE TRIP CONCLUDES WITH A CREATIVE WRITING PROJECT IN THE DEERE-WIMAN CARRIAGE HOUSE. FREE BUSING IS PROVIDED TO THE MOLINE SCHOOLS.AUDIENCE: GRADES 5-6JUNIOR HISTORIAN JAMBOREETHE HISTORY DAY INCLUDES FOUR WORKSHOPS, LUNCH AND A CLOSING PROGRAM. EACH YEAR THE JAMBOREE FEATURES A DIFFERENT LOCAL HISTORY TOPIC WITH THE GOAL OF TEACHING STUDENTS ABOUT PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SOURCES. THE JAMBOREE IS CO-SPONSORED BY THE ROCK ISLAND COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY. STUDENTS FROM MOLINE ATTEND A SPRING JAMBOREE AND IN THE FALL EAST MOLINE AND HAMPTON ATTENDED. MARCH 20 - MOLINE SCHOOLS - 4TH AND 5TH GRADE STUDENTSNOVEMBER 13 - EAST MOLINE AND HAMPTON SCHOOLS - 4TH GRADE STUDENTSMUSIC ON THE LAWNTWO CONCERTS WERE GIVEN ON EACH DATE TO AN AUDIENCE OF PRE-SCHOOL THROUGH ELEMENTARY AGE CHILDREN. THE FREE CONCERTS WERE HELD ON THE EAST LAWN AT DEERE-WIMAN HOUSE AND ENDED WITH REFRESHMENTS. INVITATIONS WERE SENT TO QUAD CITY DAYCARE PROGRAMS AND TO HOME CHILDCARE PROVIDERS. THE CONCERTS PROVIDED MANY CHILDREN WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE LIVE MUSIC. CO-SPONSORS OF THE CONCERTS WERE COMMUNITY RESOURCE AND REFERRAL, QUAD CITY ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN AND WQPT QUAD CITIES PUBLIC TELEVISION. TWO OF THE SPONSORS PROVIDED ACCESS TO AN EXTENSIVE MAILING LIST OF HOME CHILDCARE PROVIDERS AND WQPT PROVIDES EACH ATTENDEE WITH FREE EDUCATIONAL HANDOUTS. IN 2014, ATTENDANCE AT MUSIC ON THE LAWN CONCERTS TOTALED 1,445.JUNE 11 - JEANIE B! AND THE JELLY BEANSJULY 9 - LAURA DOHERTY AND THE HEARTBEATS CONCERTS WERE HELD AT 9:30A AND 1:00P ON BOTH DATES. IN ADDITION, A 6:30P FAMILY CONCERT WAS HELD ON BOTH DATES.AUDIENCE: DAYTIME CONCERTS - INFANT TO AGE 12. EVENING CONCERTS - ALL AGES WITH PRIMARILY YOUNG FAMILIESSUMMER DAY CAMPS - JUNE 24-27 AND JULY 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 18, 21, 22, 23DAY CAMPS ARE OFFERED FREE TO QUAD CITY SUMMER DAYCARE PROGRAMS. THE CAMPS WERE CREATED TO FILL A NEED IN QUAD CITY DAYCARE PROGRAMS. WITH TIGHTENING BUDGETS, DAYCARE PROGRAMS HAVE DIFFICULTY IN FINDING AFFORDABLE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. IN ADDITION, MANY SUMMER DAYCARE CHILDREN HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO EXPERIENCE AN EDUCATIONAL CAMP DUE TO THEIR PARENTS WORKING OUTSIDE THE HOME. THE DAY CAMPS PROVIDE A FUN QUALITY EXPERIENCE FOR CHILDREN AGES 6-10. THE DAY INCLUDES ACTIVITIES AND LUNCH.AUDIENCE: GRADES K-62014 DAY CAMP TOPICS: 14 DAYS OF CAMPS REACHED 352 PARTICIPANTS. THROUGH TALKING WITH DAYCARE FACILITY STAFF, WE DETERMINED THAT APPROXIMATELY 75-80% OF THE CHILDREN ARE CONSIDERED AT RISK.EXPLORING NATURE AROUND DEERE-WIMAN HOUSEIN SMALL GROUPS, PARTICIPANTS EXPLORED THE DEERE-WIMAN GROUNDS. IN THE CARRIAGE HOUSE EVERYONE LEARNED THROUGH FUN ACTIVITIES ABOUT PLANTS AND ANIMALS THAT LIVE AROUND US. DIGGING UP HISTORYCAMPERS BECAME AN ARCHEOLOGIST FOR THE DAY - LEARNING ABOUT THE EXCITING WORLD OF ARCHEOLOGY. PARTICIPANTS LEARNED WHAT TOOLS AN ARCHEOLOGIST USE AND HOW TO USE THEM TO DISCOVER WHAT LIES BENEATH US. TEACHER WORKSHOPSTHE WILLIAM BUTTERWORTH TRUST SPONSORS TEACHER WORKSHOPS THROUGH THE ROCK ISLAND REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION. THIS ENABLES US TO REACH TEACHERS IN MULTIPLE COUNTIES AND OFFER THE OPTION OF EARNING CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS OR ENROLLING THROUGH AURORA UNIVERSITY TO OBTAIN GRADUATE CREDIT HOURS. BY THE END OF A WORKSHOP MANY OF THE TEACHERS HAVE CREATED EXTENSIVE LESSON PLANS TO TAKE BACK TO THEIR CLASSROOMS. IN ADDITION THE BUTTERWORTH TRUST SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE SUPPORTS THE WORKSHOPS, ENABLING MOLINE DISTRICT #40 TEACHERS TO REGISTER FOR THE WORKSHOPS FOR FREE. IF THEY CHOSE TO ENROLL FOR GRADUATE CREDIT THE TEACHERS' PAY FOR THIS SEPARATELY.AUDIENCE: TEACHERS FROM GRADES K-122014 WORKSHOPS:1. COMMON CORE WESTWARD MOVEMENT AND JOHN DEERE: JUNE 23-27ACTIVITY-ORIENTED COURSE FOR EDUCATORS TEACHING GRADES K-8. DESIGNED TO MEET THE INCREASING REQUIREMENTS OF THE COMMON CORE STANDARDS AND C3 FRAMEWORK FOR SOCIAL STUDIES. TEACHERS LEARNED ABOUT AND EXPERIENCED LIFE IN THE 1800'S BY PARTICIPATING IN HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CONSTRUCTING SALT MAPS, COOKING HARD TACK, EXPLORING GENEALOGY, PLAYING GAMES OF THAT PERIOD, DISCOVERING PEOPLE OF THE WESTWARD MOVEMENT AND LEARNED WHAT ROLE JOHN DEERE PLAYED IN THE MOVEMENT. THE COURSE WAS PLANNED TO ASSIST EDUCATORS TO HELP STUDENTS ANALYZE THE EFFECTS OF IMPORTANT EVENTS AND PEOPLE IN THE WESTWARD MOVEMENT. TEACHERS LEARNED HOW TO BUILD INTEGRATED UNITS AND IMPLEMENT ACTIVITIES THAT CAN BE USED WHEN TEACHING DIFFERENT DISCIPLINE UNITS. A TOUR OF THE DEERE BLACKSMITH SHOP IN GRAND DETOUR WAS PLANNED FOR ONE OF THE DAYS2. COMMON CORE HISTORY I (THROUGH RECONSTRUCTION): JULY 14 & 15DESIGNED TO MEET THE INCREASING REQUIREMENTS OF THE COMMON CORE STANDARDS AND C3 FRAMEWORK FOR SOCIAL STUDIES. THE COURSE WAS DESIGNED TO ASSIST EDUCATORS TO MORE EFFECTIVELY TEACH THEIR STUDENTS TO ANALYZE THE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF IMPORTANT EVENTS AND PEOPLE IN AMERICAN HISTORY THROUGH THE PERIOD OF RECONSTRUCTION. UNITS COVERED INCLUDED COLONIAL AGE, AMERICAN REVOLUTION, AGE OF EXPANSION, AGE OF INDUSTRIALIZATION, SLAVERY, CIVIL WAR, AND RECONSTRUCTION. PARTICIPANTS EXPERIENCED HOW TO DEVELOP CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS IN THEIR STUDENTS. TOPICS COVERED INCLUDED THE USE OF HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES AND THE UTILIZATION OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SOURCES IN THE HISTORY CLASSROOM. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED A CD WITH HUNDREDS OF READY TO USE LESSON PLANS AND RESOURCES FOR USE IN THEIR CLASSROOM.3. COMMON CORE GEOGRAPHY AND SOCIAL STUDIES: JULY 24 & 25ACTIVITY-ORIENTED COURSE FOR EDUCATORS TEACHING GRADES K-12. DESIGNED TO MEET THE INCREASING REQUIREMENTS OF THE COMMON CORE STANDARDS AND C3 FRAMEWORK FOR SOCIAL STUDIES IN THE TEACHING OF GEOGRAPHY AND SOCIAL STUDIES. THE COURSE WAS DESIGNED TO ASSIST EDUCATORS TO MORE EFFECTIVELY TEACH THEIR STUDENTS TO ANALYZE ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES AND WORLD GEOGRAPHY. UNITS COVERED INCLUDED, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE TEACHING OF PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY, THE MAJOR THEMES OF GEOGRAPHY AND THE IMPORTANCE OF GEOGRAPHY IN ECONOMIC, CULTURAL AND SOCIETAL DEVELOPMENT. TOPICS COVERED INCLUDED THE USE OF HANDS ON ACTIVITIES, HIGHER ORDER THINKING AND THE UTILIZATION OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SOURCES IN THE GEOGRAPHY OR K-12 SOCIAL STUDIES CLASSROOM. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED A CD WITH HUNDREDS OF READY TO USE LESSON PLANS AND RESOURCES FOR USE IN THEIR CLASSROOMS. SCHOOL TOURSEDUCATIONAL TOURS WERE GIVEN TO ALL AGE GROUPS - PRESCHOOL, ELEMENTARY, HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE. THERE WERE 14 SCHOOL TOURS IN 2014 FOR A TOTAL OF 436 PARTICIPANTS. AUDIENCE: GRADES K - COLLEGEPUBLIC TOURSTOURS INCLUDED LOCAL CITIZENS AND TOURISTS FROM MANY STATES AND FOREIGN COUNTRIES. FOR MANY YEARS WE HAVE CONDUCTED TOURS BY APPOINTMENT ON MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. TOURS ARE ALSO OFFERED ON SUNDAY AFTERNOONS DURING JULY AND AUGUST.OF SPECIAL NOTE WERE THE FOLLOWING GROUP TOURS:FOUR GROUPS FROM THE AMERICAN QUEEN STEAMBOATS' STOPS IN THE QUAD CITIESSEVEN GROUPS FROM DEERE & CO.GROUPS FROM AUSTRALIA, ARGENTINE JOURNALISTS, NORWAY AND GERMAN EXCHANGE STUDENTS GATHERING OF THE GREEN, BRUCEMORE HISTORIC SITE VOLUNTEERS, SS HOLLISTER REUNIONSLIDE PROGRAMS, PRESENTATIONS AND IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMSGRETCHEN PRESENTED NUMEROUS PROGRAMS TO ORGANIZATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL GROUPS RELATED TO LOCAL HISTORY, PRESERVATION, GENEALOGY AND RESEARCH TECHNIQUES. AUDIENCE: ALL AGESCOMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS - THE WILLIAM BUTTERWORTH TRUST HAS MANY LONG TERM PARTNERSHIPS THAT PROMOTE ART, LITERACY, HISTORY, AND HELP TO INCREASE EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS. THE TRUST ALSO SUPPORTS THROUGH FUNDING AND STAFF TIME, THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS:MUSEUMS ALIVETHE BUTTERWORTH CENTER & DEERE-WIMAN HOUSE PARTNERS WITH THE FIGGE ART MUSEUM, THE QUAD CITY BOTANICAL CENTER, AND RME TO BRING CHILDREN'S GROUPS A SERIES OF INTERACTIVE PRESENTATIONS. THE PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS COME TO A FACILITY TO LEAD A ONE HOUR PROGRAM FOR A FEE OF $270. QUAD CITY ARTS - HIGH SCHOOL ART SHOW FOR MANY YEARS QUAD CITY ARTS HAS SPONSORED A JURIED COMPETITION FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND THEIR TEACHERS WHICH INCLUDE SCHOOLS FROM BOTH IOWA AND ILLINOIS. IN 2008 THEIR ORIGINAL FUNDING WAS LOST AND THE BUTTERWORTH TRUST STEPPED IN WITH $2,000 TO ENSURE THE CONTINUATION OF THIS SUCCESSFUL PROGRAM. THIS SUPPORT CONTINUED IN 2013.PBS KIDS GO! WRITERS CONTEST - WQPT QUAD CITIES PUBLIC TELEVISIONTHE WILLIAM BUTTERWORTH TRUST PARTNERS WITH WQPT, THE FIGGE ART MUSEUM, THE FAMILY MUSEUM, AND THE MIDWEST WRITING CENTER IN SPONSORING THE PROGRAM WITHIN THE WQPT VIEWER REGION. THE COMPETITION ENCOURAGES CHILDREN AGES K-3 TO SUBMIT AN ILLUSTRATED STORY AND PROMOTES LITERACY AND THE ARTS AMONG YOUNG CHILDREN. THE TRUST'S INVOLVEMENT INCLUDES MONETARY SUPPORT, PRIZES FOR THE WINNERS, STAFF PARTICIPATION IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLICITY MATERIALS AND MARKETING, AND HOSTING A RECEPTION AT THE DEERE-WIMAN HOUSE ON MAY 19, 2013. THE RECEPTION HONORED SIXTEEN WINNERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. READING ADVENTURESEACH YEAR SEVERAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO READING ADVENTURES AT THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY FAIRGROUNDS. THIS SUNDAY EVENT DRAWS FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN FOR A FUN AFTERNOON OF ACTIVITIES PROMOTING READING. WQPT GIVES EACH CHILD A FREE BOOK. THE WILLIAM BUTTERWORTH TRUST AGAIN PROVIDED FUNDS FOR TRANSPORTATION TO HEAD START STUDENTS AND PRIZES. INVOLVEMENT IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONSGRETCHEN MAINTAINED AN ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT IN A NUMBER OF COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TO PROMOTE THE BUTTERWORTH CENTER AND DEERE-WIMAN HOUSE.REMAINED ACTIVE IN SUPPORTING THE QUAD CITIES CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU BY ATTENDING PARTNERSHIP MEETINGS. DURING 2011, THE CVB CREATED AN AUXILIARY GROUP CALLED EXPERIENCE QUAD CITIES TO PROMOTE THE ARTS AND HERITAGE OF THE AREA. ONE OF THE GROUPS' PROJECTS WAS THE CREATION OF AN EVENT SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 2012 CALLED EAST WEST RIVERFEST. THIS EVENT HIGHLIGHTED THE MANY EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES TAKING PLACE IN THE QUAD CITIES. THE THIRD ANNUAL EAST WEST RIVERFEST WAS HELD IN SEPTEMBER 2014. IN DECEMBER OF 2012, GRETCHEN BEGAN SERVING ON THE BOARD OF EQC. IN 2014, GRETCHEN BECAME CHAIR OF THE PROGRAM COMMITTEE WHICH DEVELOPS BI-MONTHLY LUNCH & LEARN PROGRAMS FOR CULTURAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.BEGAN WORKING WITH THE QUAD CITIES CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU IN PLANNING A QC MUSEUM WEEK FOR JUNE 2015.IN THE FALL OF 2013, GRETCHEN BEGAN SERVING ON THE BOARD OF THE STATEWIDE ORGANIZATION, ILLINOIS HERITAGE ASSOCIATION. AID TO MUSEUMS, LIBRARIES, AND PRESERVATION ORGANIZATIONS IS AT THE CORE OF THE ILLINOIS HERITAGE ASSOCIATION'S PURPOSE. THE IHA HELPS TO PRESERVE THE CULTURAL HERITAGE OF ILLINOIS. ITS MISSION IS TO STIMULATE AN INTEREST IN THIS HERITAGE AND TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS WHO WORK TO PRESERVE IT. IN THE IHA'S VIEW, CULTURAL HERITAGE ENCOMPASSES HISTORICAL RECORDS, DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS, FOLK ARTS, MATERIAL CULTURE, AND THE BUILT AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS.HIGHLIGHTSJANUARY - BWC HOSTED THE ANNUAL AUTHENTIC VOICES DAY WHICH REACHES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. PART OF THE DAY, EACH YEAR, IS A SHORT PROGRAM BY GRETCHEN.APRIL - THE ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL CREATED A SATURDAY EVENT PROMOTING SUMMER PROGRAMS AVAILABLE IN THE QUAD CITIES. ORGANIZATIONS WERE INVITED TO SET-UP A BOOTH TO PROMOTE THEIR PROGRAMS. GRETCHEN HAD A BOOTH AND HAD A HANDS-ON ACTIVITY FOR CHILDREN.SEPTEMBER - THE CITY OF MOLINE AND THE OLDE TOWNE NEIGHBORHOOD HOSTED FOR THE SECOND YEAR A FLEMISH FEST IN STEPHENS PARK. GRETCHEN WAS AGAIN ASKED TO LEAD A CHILDREN'S GAME AREA DURING THE SUNDAY AFTERNOON EVENT.PUBLIC RELATIONS HIGHLIGHTSNAN NORCROSS AND GRETCHEN SMALL PRODUCED A SPRING AND WINTER NEWSLETTERCOORDINATED ALL PRESS RELEASES FOR PROGRAMS AND EVENTSMAINTAINED MAILING AND E-MAIL LISTSMAILED FLYERS FEATURING ALL MUSIC ON THE LAWN, FRIDAYS AT DEERE-WIMAN HOUSE, AND EVENINGS AT BUTTERWORTH CENTER PROGRAMS, SUMMER DAY CAMPS, AND SCHOOL PROGRAMSSENT E-NEWS NOTICES ON ALL PROGRAMSUPDATED THE WEBSITE AND MOBILE FRIENDLY SITE FOR IPHONES, ANDROIDS AND IPADS COORDINATED RADIO, PRINT AND ONLINE ADS IN DISPATCH ARGUS, QC TIMES, RIVER CITIES READER, AND CUMULUS BROADCASTING FOR PROGRAMS AND EVENTSIN 2013, A FACEBOOK PAGE FOR BUTTERWORTH CENTER & DEERE-WIMAN HOUSE WAS CREATED. THE PAGE PROMOTES THE HOMES' PROGRAMS AND EVENTS, A MONTHLY FEATURE ON AN ARTIFACT IN THE HOUSES, AND OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST. IN JANUARY 2014, WE LAUNCHED A DRIVE TO REACH THE MANY ORGANIZATIONS THAT MEET IN THE HOMES. AS EACH ORGANIZATION MEETS HERE, THEY ARE GIVEN INFORMATION ABOUT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE. ORGANIZATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND GRETCHEN NEWS ABOUT THEIR GROUPS AND ANY EVENTS COMING UP THAT ARE OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE GOAL IS TO USE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE TO PROMOTE OUR PROGRAMS AND THE ORGANIZATIONS THAT MEET IN OUR BUILDINGS - STRIVING TO ENCOURAGE LIFELONG LEARNING AND IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE COMMUNITY. WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/BUTTERWORTHCENTERANDDEEREWIMANHOUSE
    QUALIFIYING DISTRIBUTIONS FORM 990-PF, PAGE 3, PART V, LINE 8 1,298,380 QUALIFYING DISTRIBUTIONS FROM PART XII, LINE 6 (23,000) FEDERAL EXCISE TAX INCLUDED ABOVE----------1,275,380 NET

    TY 2014 LiquidationExplanationStmt
    Name:
    WILLIAM BUTTERWORTH MEMORIAL TRUST
    EIN: 36-2255481
    Statement:
    THE WILLIAM BUTTERWORTH FOUNDATION (FOUNDATION) WAS INCORPORATED IN DECEMBER 2013 WITH THE INTENT OF CONVERTING THE WILLIAM BUTTERWORTH MEMORIAL TRUST (TRUST) TO AN ILLINOIS NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION. ALL OF THE TRUST'S ASSETS WERE TRANSFERRED TO THE FOUNDATION ON DECEMBER 31, 2014. THE FOUNDATION CONTINUED THE SAME OPERATIONS AS THE TRUST, WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO ENHANCE CHARITABLE, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.


    TY 2014 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    WILLIAM BUTTERWORTH MEMORIAL TRUST
    EIN: 36-2255481
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL FEES 19,722 0 0 19,722


    TY 2014 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    WILLIAM BUTTERWORTH MEMORIAL TRUST
    EIN: 36-2255481
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    ACCRUED INVESTMENT INCOME 46,931    


    TY 2014 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    WILLIAM BUTTERWORTH MEMORIAL TRUST
    EIN: 36-2255481
    Description Amount
       


    TY 2014 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    WILLIAM BUTTERWORTH MEMORIAL TRUST
    EIN: 36-2255481
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    SPONSORED EDUCATION 32,141 0 0 32,141
    CONSERVATION WORK 2,032 0 0 2,032
    COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP 3,850 0 0 3,850
    GROUNDS & HOUSE MAINTENANCE 125,123 0 0 125,123
    INSURANCE 111,836 0 0 111,836
    SPECIAL EVENTS 17,178 0 5,999 11,179
    SECURITY 27,728 0 0 27,728
    YEARLY CONTRACTS 29,171 0 0 29,171
    PUBLIC RELATIONS 26,161 0 0 26,161
    ADMINISTRATIVE & OFFICE EXPENSE 27,557 0 0 27,557


    TY 2014 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    WILLIAM BUTTERWORTH MEMORIAL TRUST
    EIN: 36-2255481
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    PROGRAM REGISTRATION FEES 5,945   5,945
    POST CARD SALES 54   54


    TY 2014 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    WILLIAM BUTTERWORTH MEMORIAL TRUST
    EIN: 36-2255481
    Description Amount
       
       
       


    TY 2014 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    WILLIAM BUTTERWORTH MEMORIAL TRUST
    EIN: 36-2255481
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    DEFERRED COMPENSATION 14,410 0
    FEDERAL EXCISE TAXES PAYABLE 93,838 0


    TY 2014 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    WILLIAM BUTTERWORTH MEMORIAL TRUST
    EIN: 36-2255481
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    PAYROLL PROCESSING FEES 1,897 0 0 1,897
    OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES 46,206 0 0 46,206


    TY 2014 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    WILLIAM BUTTERWORTH MEMORIAL TRUST
    EIN: 36-2255481
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    PAYROLL TAXES 41,322 0 0 41,322
    REAL ESTATE TAXES 2,135 0 0 2,135
    FEDERAL EXCISE TAXES 23,000 0 0 23,000
    FOREIGN TAX PAID ON DIVIDENDS 5,423 5,423 5,423 0