Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2013
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2013, or tax year beginning 08-01-2013 , and ending 07-31-2014
Name of foundation
Follett Educational Foundation
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)3 Westbrook Corp Center   Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Westchester, IL60154
A Employer identification number

36-6104348
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(708) 884-2199
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$4,046,876J 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) 329,951
2 Check bullet
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 187,730 187,730  
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 4,533
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 96,987
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 4,533
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 99
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 141,685    
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 663,899 192,263 99
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 21,043      
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... 7,000      
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... 9,198      
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions) Click to see attachment 6,421      
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 49,216      
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 92,878 0   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 273,092 273,092
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 365,970 0   273,092
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 297,929
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 192,263
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 99
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2013)
Form 990-PF (2013)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............... 114,759 90,088 90,088
2 Savings and temporary cash investments..........      
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use...............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges...........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 56,474 Click to see attachment57,063 53,987
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........ 242,296 Click to see attachment201,469 190,219
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)........... 2,974,816 Click to see attachment3,337,855 3,712,582
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) 3,388,345 3,686,475 4,046,876
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........   201
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)..........   201
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted.................... 3,388,345 3,686,274
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 page 17 of the
instructions).................... 3,388,345 3,686,274
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of
the instructions).................. 3,388,345 3,686,475
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 3,388,345
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 297,929
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3  
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 3,686,274
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 3,686,274
Form 990-PF (2013)
Form 990-PF (2013)
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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 GMAC Smartnotes P 2003-08-07 2013-08-15
b GNMA Pool #508271 P 2004-01-23 2013-08-15
c GNMA Pool #508271 P 2004-01-23 2013-09-16
d GNMA Pool #508271 P 2004-01-23 2013-10-15
e GNMA Pool #508271 P 2004-01-23 2013-11-15
GNMA Pool #508271 P 2004-01-23 2013-12-16
GNMA Pool #508271 P 2004-01-23 2014-01-15
GNMA Pool #508271 P 2004-01-23 2014-02-18
GNMA Pool #508271 P 2004-01-23 2014-03-17
GNMA Pool #508271 P 2004-01-23 2014-04-15
GNMA Pool #508271 P 2004-01-23 2014-05-15
GNMA Pool #508271 P 2004-01-23 2014-06-16
GNMA Pool #508271 P 2004-01-23 2014-07-15
First Trust Port Dow Target 10 Apr 13 P 2013-05-28 2014-05-05
First Trust Port Dow Target 10 Apr 13 P 2013-06-25 2014-05-05
First Trust Port Dow Target 10 Apr 13 P 2013-07-25 2014-05-05
First Trust Port Dow Target 10 Apr 13 P 2013-08-26 2014-05-05
First Trust Port Dow Target 10 Apr 13 P 2013-09-25 2014-05-05
First Trust Port Dow Target 10 Apr 13 P 2013-10-25 2014-05-05
First Trust Port Dow Target 10 Apr 13 P 2013-11-25 2014-05-05
First Trust Port Dow Target 10 Apr 13 P 2013-12-26 2014-05-05
First Trust Port Dow Target 10 Apr 13 P 2014-02-25 2014-05-05
First Trust Port Dow Target 10 Apr 13 P 2014-03-25 2014-05-05
First Trust Port Dow Target 10 Apr 13 P 2013-04-12 2014-05-05
(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 40,000 0 40,000 0
b 67 0 67 0
c 67 0 67 0
d 67 0 67 0
e 68 0 68 0
68 0 68 0
69 0 69 0
69 0 69 0
69 0 69 0
70 0 70 0
70 0 70 0
71 0 71 0
71 0 71 0
135 0 126 9
224 0 201 23
85 0 79 6
156 0 139 17
219 0 200 19
84 0 79 5
146 0 141 5
223 0 215 8
237 0 231 6
221 0 220 1
54,431 0 49,997 4,434
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 0 0 0 0
b 0 0 0 0
c 0 0 0 0
d 0 0 0 0
e 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 9
0 0 0 23
0 0 0 6
0 0 0 17
0 0 0 19
0 0 0 5
0 0 0 5
0 0 0 8
0 0 0 6
0 0 0 1
0 0 0 4,434
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 4,533
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 99
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)

If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see page 18 of the instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2012 235,038 3,321,382 0.070765
2011 318,871 2,925,684 0.108990
2010 376,138 2,957,527 0.127180
2009 313,580 2,857,484 0.109740
2008 279,171 2,523,514 0.110628
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.527303
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 0.105461
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2013 from Part X, line 5..... 4 3,719,762
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 392,290
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 1,923
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 394,213
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 273,092
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 3,845
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 3,845
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 3,845
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2013 estimated tax payments and 2012 overpayment credited to 2013 6a 2,221
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source....... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868) 6c 2,300
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. : -4521 7 4,521
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 20
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 10 656
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2014 estimated taxBullet656 RefundedBullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see page 19 of
the instructions for definition)?............................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (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)
    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 2013 or the taxable year beginning in 2013 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names and addresses.
    10
     
    No
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletJENNIFER GRIFFIN Telephone no.bullet (708) 884-2199
    Located atbullet3 Westbrook Corp Center Suite 200WestchesterIL ZIP+4bullet60154
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2013, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1. If "Yes", enter the name of the
    foreign country bullet  
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?.........................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?.................
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).........
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see page 20 of the instructions)?...
    1b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2013?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2013, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2013?...............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
    No
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?.........................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2013 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2013.)....................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2013?
    4b
     
    No
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?...............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 509(a)(1), (2), or (3), or section 4940(d)(2)? (see instructions)........
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?........
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?............
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?........................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to
    employee benefit plans
    and deferred compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    BRITTEN FOLLETT Pres/Trustee
    2.00     		0 0 0
    3 Westbrook Center Suite 200
    Westchester,IL60154
    KEITH O'HARA Vice President
    1.00     		0 0 0
    3 Westbrook Center Suite 200
    Westchester,IL60154
    CHRISTOPHER TRAUT Trustee
    1.00     		0 0 0
    3 Westbrook Center Suite 200
    Westchester,IL60154
    BRIAN JAY Treasurer
    8.00     		0 0 0
    3 Westbrook Center Suite 200
    Westchester,IL60154
    MATTHEW FOLLETT Trustee
    1.00     		0 0 0
    3 Westbrook Center Suite 200
    Westchester,IL60154
    SUZANNE STEGEMAN Trustee
    1.00     		0 0 0
    3 Westbrook Center Suite 200
    Westchester,IL60154
    SUSAN DAVIS Secretary
    1.00     		0 0 0
    3 Westbrook Center Suite 200
    Westchester,IL60154
    ALAN STRATMAN Trustee
    1.00     		0 0 0
    3 Westbrook Center Suite 200
    Westchester,IL60154
    ELIO DISTAOLA Trustee
    1.00     		0 0 0
    3 Westbrook Center Suite 200
    Westchester,IL60154
    JEAN FOLLETT Trustee
    1.00     		0 0 0
    3 Westbrook Center Suite 200
    Westchester,IL60154
    IRIS WAICHLER Trustee
    1.00     		0 0 0
    3 Westbrook Center Suite 200
    Westchester,IL60154
    DARLENE EDWARDS Trustee
    1.00     		0 0 0
    3 Westbrook Center Suite 200
    Westchester,IL60154
    PATRICK RIVERS Trustee
    1.00     		0 0 0
    3 Westbrook Center Suite 200
    Westchester,IL60154
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
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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 page 24 of the 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
     
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
     
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
     
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
     
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
     
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
     
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
     
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
     
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
     
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    185,988
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2013 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    3,845
    b
    Income tax for 2013. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    3,845
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    182,143
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    182,143
    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
    182,143
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
     
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
     
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
     
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see instructions).................
    5
     
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
     
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Page 8
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2012     		(c)
    2012     		(d)
    2013
    1 Distributable amount for 2013 from Part XI, line 7 182,143
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2013:
    a Enter amount for 2012 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2013:
    a From 2008....... 153,530
    b From 2009....... 172,080
    c From 2010....... 229,310
    d From 2011....... 173,855
    e From 2012....... 71,190
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 799,965
    4Qualifying distributions for 2013 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 273,092
    a Applied to 2012, 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 2013 distributable amount..... 182,143
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 90,949
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2013.    
    (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 5 890,914
    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 2012. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2013. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2014 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (see
    instructions) .............     		 
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2008 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		153,530
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2014.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		737,384
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2009.... 172,080
    b Excess from 2010.... 229,310
    c Excess from 2011.... 173,855
    d Excess from 2012.... 71,190
    e Excess from 2013.... 90,949
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Page 9
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2013, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2013 (b) 2012 (c) 2011 (d) 2010
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used
    directly for active conduct of exempt activities ...........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    NONE
    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.
    NONE
    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:
    FOLLETT CORPORATION - HUMAN RESOURC
    3 Westbrook Corp Center Suite 200
    Westchester,IL60154
    (708) 437-2402
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    APPLICATION FORMS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
    cAny submission deadlines:
    MAY 1ST
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    GRANTEES ARE CHILDREN OF FOLLETT EMPLOYEES WITH AT LEAST 1 YEAR OF SERVICE.
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Page 10
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    K ABAIR
    407 Culkin Hall
    Oswego,NY13126     		  none Education Grant 2,140
    S ACAR
    4920 N Lowell Ave
    Chicago,IL60630     		  none Education Grant 2,250
    E ALLEN
    123 Ben Blvd
    Ekton,MD21921     		  none Education Grant 2,250
    K ALSONSO
    1614 Mountain Ridge Pass
    Plainfield,IL60586     		  none Education Grant 1,500
    A ALTERGOTT
    427 Valley View Dr
    Genoa City,WI53128     		  none Education Grant 1,750
    N BELL
    922 Forest Road
    LaGrange Park,IL60526     		  none Education Grant 1,500
    K BERNADO
    30 N Brainard St 1168
    Naperville,IL60540     		  none Education Grant 2,000
    K BERNADO
    8 Greyshire Ct
    Algonquin,IL60102     		  none Education Grant 1,500
    M BHATTI
    300 S Hackberry Ct
    Round Lake,IL60073     		  none Education Grant 2,750
    G BIANCHI
    One University Ave
    Bourbonnais,IL60914     		  none Education Grant 2,250
    K BIESTEK
    PO Box 14409
    Des Moines,IA50305     		  none Education Grant 2,750
    M BIESTEK
    PO Box 14409
    Des Moines,IA50305     		  none Education Grant 3,000
    A BISHOP
    507 Center
    Decorah,IA52101     		  none Education Grant 1,250
    B BIEMAN
    3408 Lake Knoll Dr
    Northbrook,IL60062     		  none Education Grant 750
    T BIEMAN
    3408 Lake Knoll Dr
    Northbrook,IL60062     		  none Education Grant 750
    D BONNETT
    154 Dane
    Sheffield,VT05866     		  none Education Grant 1,750
    R BOGO
    1200 Arbor Dr
    Lemont,IL60439     		  none Education Grant 1,500
    J BOYD II
    1055 Havenstone
    Lawerenceville,GA30045     		  none Education Grant 1,500
    T BRETZ
    85 Valley Rd
    Glen Ellyn,IL60137     		  none Education Grant 1,500
    H BRINN
    4264 Hanging Moss Dr
    Orange Park,FL32073     		  none Education Grant 3,250
    J BROWN
    101 Brad St
    Plattsburgh,NY12901     		  none Education Grant 3,000
    S BROWN
    12 Hilltop Ct
    Colchester,VT05446     		  none Education Grant 1,500
    M BUCKLEY
    PO Box 870303
    Tempe,AZ85287     		  none Education Grant 2,250
    K CERNI
    519 Pope St
    Tallahassee,FL32304     		  none Education Grant 2,250
    D CHATMAN
    600 Lincoln Ave
    Charleston,IL61920     		  none Education Grant 2,250
    K CIRUELAS
    901 W Illinois St
    Urbana,IL61801     		  None Education Grant 2,750
    M COCHARA
    25272 W Newberry Lane
    Lake Villa,IL60046     		  none Education Grant 2,250
    A DEFRONZO
    2500 North River Rd
    Manchester,NH03106     		  none Education Grant 3,000
    T DENNIS
    7167 Prarie
    Burlington,WI53105     		  none Education Grant 1,250
    A DOMING
    509 Daniel Shays
    Belchertown,MA01007     		  none Education Grants 750
    T DOMING
    509 Daniel Shays
    Belchertown,MA01007     		  none Education Grant 1,500
    L DUNCANSON
    100 Kimball Building 1610
    Rexburg,ID83460     		  none Education Grant 1,500
    D DUNHAM
    704 Inland Circle
    Naperville,IL60563     		  none Education Grant 1,250
    J ENGEL
    1 Ohio University
    Athens,OH45701     		  none Education Grant 1,500
    R EVANS
    28047 N Wells
    Wauconda,IL60084     		  none Education Grant 1,000
    M FEEN
    815 N Broadway
    Saratoga Springs,NY12866     		  None Education Grant 1,750
    K FOX
    1500 Peachtree St
    Jackson,MS39202     		  none Education Grant 1,750
    T FOX
    12812 St Charles
    Little Rock,AR72211     		  none Education Grant 2,500
    T FULLER
    1500 College Parkway
    Elko,NV89801     		  none Education Grant 2,000
    N GALLAGHER
    Campus Box 1210
    Normal,IL61790     		  none Education Grant 2,750
    H GONZALES
    2201 Haney Dr
    Hays,KS67601     		  none Education Grant 1,750
    M GRIFFIN
    900 N Branch St
    Chicago,IL60642     		  none Education Grant 2,250
    E GULICK
    1064 Cumberland
    West Lafayette,IN47906     		  none Education Grant 2,750
    S HOSELLE
    7410 Grandview
    Avon,IN46123     		  none Education Grant 1,250
    J HOFFMAN
    25187 250th
    Carroll,IA51401     		  none Education Grant 1,500
    K HONEYCUTT
    1811 Greenwood
    Denton,TX76209     		  none Education Grant 2,250
    R ISAACSON
    748 Savannah
    Crystal Lake,IL60014     		  none Education Grant 2,331
    A JILES
    26 N Long
    Chicago,IL60644     		  none Education Grant 1,750
    B JOHNSON
    Office of Financial Aid
    Kearney,NE68849     		  none Education Grant 3,250
    J JOHNSON
    100 N University Dr
    Edmond,OK73034     		  none Education Grant 2,250
    K JOHNSON
    Office of Financial Aid
    Kearney,NE68849     		  none Education Grant 2,750
    K KALBERER
    1160 Round Oak Dr
    Granger,IN46530     		  none Education Grant 875
    K KALBERER
    1160 Round Oak Dr
    Granger,IN46530     		  none Education Grant 3,000
    K KAMBEROS
    12938 Red Oak Ct
    Homer Glen,IL60491     		  none Education Grant 1,250
    R KEBLINSKY
    105 Longfellow Apt 2
    Worchester,MA01602     		  none Education Grant 1,750
    A KEENUM
    113 Student Union
    Stillwater,OK74078     		  none Education Grant 3,000
    H KEENUM
    113 Student Union
    Stillwater,OK74078     		  none Education Grant 1,500
    G KELLY
    175 Forest St
    Waltham,MA02452     		  none Education Grant 2,250
    D KIRKEGAARD
    616 E Green Sr
    Champaign,IL60681     		  none Education Grant 3,000
    C LEE
    9186 Pointe Ct
    Fishers,IN46037     		  none Education Grant 1,000
    K LETO
    5940 SW 85 Street
    Maimi,FL33143     		  none Education Grant 1,250
    R LETO
    PO Box 114050
    Gainesville,FL32611     		  none Education Grant 2,500
    M MACDONELL
    826 E Dolton
    Glendora,CA91741     		  none Education Grant 1,550
    T MAJEWSKI
    4806 William St
    McHenry,IL60651     		  none Education Grant 3,250
    A MARSHALL
    525 S Center St
    Rexburg,ID83460     		  none Education Grant 1,500
    J MATHEWS
    North Ave Northwest
    Atlanta,GA30332     		  none Education Grant 1,500
    S MATIAS
    2632 N Montclare
    Chicago,IL60707     		  none Education Grant 1,500
    J MCCANN
    425 Fawell Dr
    Glen Ellyn,IL60137     		  none Education Grant 1,773
    K MCCOY
    508 Glen Arvin Ave
    Lexington,KY40508     		  none Education Grant 1,000
    K MILLER
    1315 W Lincoln Hwy
    DeKalb,IL60115     		  none Education Grant 2,500
    M MILLER
    5 Elizabeth
    Newburyport,MA01950     		  none Education Grant 2,000
    S MILLER
    1904 Shiloh Dr
    Johnsburg,IL60651     		  none Education Grant 598
    M MILLS
    190 Prospect Ave
    Elmhurst,IL60126     		  none Education Grant 3,000
    M MORALES
    1972 Clark Ave
    Alliance,OH44601     		  none Education Grant 2,500
    N MORALES
    1972 Clark Ave
    Alliance,OH44601     		  none Education Grant 2,000
    V MOREGA
    601 University Dr
    San Marcos,TX78666     		  none Education Grant 2,750
    A MOULCHIN
    1700 Chapel Dr
    Valparaiso,IN46383     		  none Education Grant 2,250
    M NDIBA
    1612 Fairway
    Springfield,MO65804     		  none Education Grant 1,750
    S OSWALT
    2308 Rendleman Hall
    Edwardsville,IL62026     		  none Education Grant 2,500
    J OYER
    University Park
    State College,PA16801     		  none Education Grant 1,750
    N PALMA
    1 E Jackson Blvd
    Chicago,IL60604     		  none Education Grant 2,750
    M PELLOWSKI
    2145 King
    LaCrosse,WI54601     		  none Education Grant 875
    A PENNINGTON
    9 Grim Ct
    South Kirksville,MO63501     		  none Education Grant 2,000
    C PENNINGTON
    9 Grim Ct
    South Kirksville,MO63501     		  none Education Grant 1,500
    M PEREZ
    820 N Michigan Ave
    Chicago,IL60611     		  none Education Grant 2,750
    R PETERS
    639 38th St
    Rock Island,IL61201     		  none Education Grant 2,250
    T PICHEN
    106 Pleasant St SE
    Minneapolis,MN55455     		  none Education Grant 875
    T PICHEN
    1322 Wheeler St
    Woodstock,IL60098     		  none Education Grant 2,750
    T PIKINGTON
    87 Bare Hill Rd
    Bolton,MA01740     		  none Education Grant 1,205
    A PITSENBARGER
    3710 East Side Highway
    Grottoes,VA24441     		  none Education Grant 1,500
    Z PLATT
    700 E Broadway
    Monmouth,IL61462     		  none Education Grant 2,000
    M QUINNEY
    Box K-147
    Galesburg,IL61401     		  none Education Grant 2,000
    P REDMOND
    16043 Tulsa St
    Granada Hills,CA91344     		  none Education Grant 1,250
    E REINDERS
    1706 Sherry
    Bellevue,NE68005     		  none Education Grant 1,750
    M REINDERS
    3100 Main St
    Houston,TX77002     		  none Education Grant 2,750
    V RENKOR
    17 Calvin Center
    Iowa City,IA52242     		  none Education Grant 1,750
    A REYES
    5329 South Moody
    Chicago,IL60638     		  none Education Grant 1,250
    S ROSE
    700 E Broadway
    Monmouth,IL61462     		  none Education Grant 1,500
    M ROSS
    3300 W Camelback
    Phoenix,AZ85107     		  none Education Grant 1,750
    T RUANGDIT
    332 Daffodil Dr
    Romeoville,IL60446     		  none Education Grant 875
    L RUSK
    600 Lincoln Ave
    Charleston,IL61920     		  none Education Grant 2,250
    R SCHAAB
    1923 Bellevue
    Milwaukee,WI53211     		  none Education Grant 2,500
    K SCHOBER
    2065 Half Day Road
    Deerfield,IL60015     		  none Education Grant 3,500
    B SERPAS
    18111 Nordhoff St
    Northridge,CA91330     		  none Education Grant 2,500
    E SHUCK
    905 W 25th St
    Kearney,NE68849     		  none Education Grant 2,500
    S SHUCK
    36th St
    Kearney,NE68849     		  none Education Grant 2,500
    V SINGH
    300 S Hackberry
    Round Lake,IL60073     		  none Education Grant 1,500
    C SMITH
    1400 R St
    Lincoln,NE68508     		  none Education Grant 1,500
    K SMITH
    712 Broadway
    Menomonie,WI54751     		  none Education Grant 2,500
    K SMITH
    1 University Circle
    Macomb,IL61455     		  none Education Grant 2,750
    R SMITH
    2006 Independence
    Lincoln,NE68521     		  none Education Grant 1,500
    S SMITH
    3700 Whitetail
    Wonder Lake,IL60097     		  none Education Grant 1,500
    S SMOLICEK
    Campus Box 1210
    Normal,IL61790     		  none Education Grant 2,500
    A STAINROD
    275 Mt Carmel Ave
    Hamden,CT06518     		  none Education Grant 1,992
    E STARCK
    Carnegie Mellon
    Pittsburgh,PA15289     		  none Education Grant 1,750
    R TERRAGNOLI
    1 Lomb Memorial Dr
    Rochester,NY14623     		  none Education Grant 2,750
    K TORIO
    2300 Willow Lane
    Rolling Meadows,IL60008     		  none Education Grant 1,500
    M TORIO
    162 Henry Admin Bldg
    Urbana,IL61801     		  none Education Grant 3,000
    J TOTMAN
    73955 Saquaro
    Palm Desert,CA92260     		  none Education Grant 2,250
    K TYNAN
    Campus Box 1210
    Normal,IL61796     		  none Education Grant 2,750
    K VAN DIKE
    345 Corrine Ave
    Crystal Lake,IL60014     		  none Education Grant 1,100
    N VOLCHKO
    1700 Spartan Dr
    Elgin,IL60123     		  none Education Grant 2,750
    A WALKER
    21543 Fulton Ct
    Plainfield,IL60544     		  none Education Grant 2,750
    B WALKER
    21543 Fulton Ct
    Plainfield,IL60544     		  none Education Grant 1,500
    N WALLA
    6001 Dodge St EAB 103
    Omaha,NE68182     		  none Education Grant 2,000
    B WAMBACK
    15239 Summit Place
    Naples,FL34119     		  none Education Grant 1,500
    E WAMBACK
    15239 Summit Place
    Naples,FL34119     		  none Education Grant 2,500
    N WAMBACK
    15239 Summit Place
    Naples,FL34119     		  none Education Grant 2,500
    J WARREN
    308 Longwood
    Newport News,VA23606     		  none Education Grant 1,042
    M WARREN
    308 Longwood
    Newport News,VA23606     		  none Education Grant 1,250
    J WEDIG
    103 Shea
    Belmont,WI53510     		  none Education Grant 2,500
    M WESSEL
    Judson University
    Elgin,IL60123     		  none Education Grant 1,375
    G WESTROPE
    1610 W Arrow
    Upland,CA91786     		  none Education Grant 2,250
    D WHITESIDE
    306 S Windhaven
    McHenry,IL60050     		  none Education Grant 1,750
    M WHITING
    Campus Box 1210
    Normal,IL61761     		  none Education Grant 3,000
    A WILLIAMS-VANN
    7258 S Honore
    Chicago,IL60636     		  none Education Grant 875
    M WRIGHT
    8600 University Blvd
    Evansville,IN47712     		  none Education Grant 2,250
    A YSAGUIRRE
    639 68th St
    Rock Island,IL61201     		  none Education Grant 1,611
    Total .................................bullet 3a 273,092
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Page 11
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ............     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 187,730  
    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 4,533  
    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)..   192,263  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13192,263
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Page 12
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political
    Yes
    No
    organizations?
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527?...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.
    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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    Form 990-PF (2013)
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    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
    2013
    Name of the organization
    Follett Educational Foundation
     
    Employer identification number

    36-6104348
    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) (2013)

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

    36-6104348
    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
    Follett Corporation
     

       
    3 Westbrook Corp Center Suite 200
     
    Westchester, IL60154

    		$203,058


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

       
    55470 Currant Road
     
    Mishawaka, IN46545

    		$21,866


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    3
     
     

    JOHN AMY O'HARA  
    301 Pincrest Lane
     
    Sandpoint, ID83864

    		$10,000


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

    DOUG JEAN THOMPSON  
    629 W Elm
     
    Wheaton, IL60189

    		$5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    5
     
     

    ROBERT NANCY FOLLETT  
    PO Box 4848
     
    Dillon, CO80435

    		$5,075


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    6
     
     

    STEVEN IRIS WAICHLER  
    3837 Seeley Ave
     
    Chicago, IL60618

    		$8,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)
    Name of organization
    Follett Educational Foundation
          		Employer identification number

    36-6104348
    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
    7
     
     

    KENT JULIE FOLLETT  
    1060 Pinellas Bayway S Apt 101
     
    Tierra Verde, FL33715

    		$5,000


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

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

    36-6104348
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)

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

    36-6104348
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
    that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
    For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
    contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)

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    TY 2013 GainLossSaleOtherAssetsSch
    Name:
    Follett Educational Foundation
    EIN: 36-6104348
    Name Date Acquired How Acquired Date Sold Purchaser Name Gross Sales Price Basis Basis Method Sales Expenses Total (net) Accumulated Depreciation
    Sales of Investments         96,987 92,454     4,533  

    TY 2013 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    Follett Educational Foundation
    EIN: 36-6104348
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    GNMA Pool 508271X 1,469 1,219
    Goldman Sachs Note Due 12/15/2034 150,000 150,000
    Barclays Bank PLC Note Due 4/19/2033 50,000 39,000

    TY 2013 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    Follett Educational Foundation
    EIN: 36-6104348
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    40 Shares McGraw Hill 1,019 3,209
    365.404 Shares Pfizer, Inc 10,902 10,487
    143.819 Shares General Electric 5,292 3,617
    150 Shares Pfizer, Inc 4,418 4,347
    29 Shares Johnson & Johnson 1,661 2,903
    1369 Shares CNO Financial Group, Inc 28,065 22,150
    2 Shares Citigroup, Inc 1,027 98
    102.215000 Shares Walgreens 4,679 7,176

    TY 2013 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    Follett Educational Foundation
    EIN: 36-6104348
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    American Century Balanced Fund   616,603 704,358
    American Century Growth Fund   220,361 305,616
    American Century International Growth Fund   130,326 114,868
    American Century Select Fund   507,120 705,803
    Auburn Bank CD Due 3/6/19   95,000 98,467
    Federated Kaufman Fund   245,679 334,344
    Goldman Sachs Bank CD Due 3/4/19   95,000 98,968
    Central National Bank CD Due 9/28/2021   240,000 234,826
    First National Bank of America CD Due 11/29/2024   95,914 94,881
    Horizon Bank CD Due 6/26/2026   55,000 50,973
    Citibank NA CD Due 1/27/2027   25,000 22,338
    Citibank NA CD Due 10/28/2031   150,000 130,194
    Goldman Sachs Bank CD Due 6/21/2032   100,000 98,200
    Citibank NA CD Due 6/29/2032   75,000 65,625
    BMO Harris Bank CD Due 4/25/2028   50,000 45,752
    Wells Fargo Bank CD Due 6/28/2028   150,000 142,821
    Farmers & Merchant Bank CD Due 10/30/2037   150,000 137,337
    Franklin Income Fund   103,468 103,002
    First Trust Portfolios Dow Target Fund   56,484 56,638
    JPMorgan Chase Bank CD Due 6/30/2034   100,000 94,000
    Henderson Global Equity Income Fund   76,900 73,571

    TY 2013 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    Follett Educational Foundation
    EIN: 36-6104348
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    State Filing Fees 30      
    Miscellaneous Adm 502      
    Bank Service Charges 3,174      
    Insurance 2,528      
    Fund Raising Expense 42,982      


    TY 2013 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    Follett Educational Foundation
    EIN: 36-6104348
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    Golf Outing 141,685    


    TY 2013 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    Follett Educational Foundation
    EIN: 36-6104348
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Payroll Taxes 2,659      
    Federal Excise Tax 3,762