Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2015
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
Name of foundation
HARRY & GERTRUDE ECK FDN 5-7-86 008800
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)1100 WEST ST GERMAIN STREET
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
ST CLOUD, MN56301
A Employer identification number

45-6078947
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(320) 258-2464
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. bullet
2. bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$2,092,492J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 54,267 53,857  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 38,704
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 525,501
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 38,704
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 0
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 43,196 43,114  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 136,167 135,675  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 17,539 17,539    
14 Other employee salaries and wages......   0 0 0
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......   0 0  
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........       0
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 250 250 0 0
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....       0
17 Interest...............       0
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 11,161 264   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 0 0  
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......   0 0  
22 Printing and publications..........   0 0  
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 9,461 9,461    
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 38,411 27,514 0 0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 118,000 118,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 156,411 27,514 0 118,000
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -20,244
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 108,161
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)
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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......... 41,043 32,275 32,275
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet     0 0
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 bullet0      
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 446,825 Click to see attachment452,117 464,652
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 279,185 Click to see attachment291,278 397,127
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 235,244 Click to see attachment258,090 255,221
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 863,868 Click to see attachment807,992 943,217
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) 1,866,165 1,841,752 2,092,492
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........   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........ 1,866,165 1,841,752
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 1,866,165 1,841,752
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 1,866,165 1,841,752
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
1,866,165
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-20,244
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
7
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
1,845,928
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
4,176
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
1,841,752
Form 990-PF (2015)
Form 990-PF (2015)
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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 26.9 FHLMC GD PL #A56643 5.500% 1/01/37   2007-01-05 2015-01-15
b 96.63 FHLMC GD PL #G03180 5.000% 8/01/37   2009-07-16 2015-01-15
c 101.1 FHLMC GD PL #G08112 6.000% 2/01/36   2006-10-26 2015-01-15
d 201.36 FHLMC GD PL #G08268 5.000% 5/01/38   2011-05-06 2015-01-15
e 277.31 FHLMC GD PL #G18219 5.500% 11/01/22   2010-04-28 2015-01-15
1147.47 FHLMC GD PL #J12083 4.000% 4/01/20   2013-04-19 2015-01-15
645.07 FHLMC GD PL #J14595 3.500% 3/01/26   2014-03-07 2015-01-15
744.39 GNMA PL #672748 4.500% 6/15/23   2011-02-10 2015-01-15
86.43 GNMA II PL #003850 5.000% 5/20/36   2008-12-19 2015-01-20
21.91 FNMA PL #255221 5.500% 4/01/34   2006-12-12 2015-01-25
202.84 FNMA PL #AI0682 4.500% 5/01/41   2011-07-26 2015-01-25
61.19 FNMA PL #850566 5.000% 1/01/36   2007-04-27 2015-01-25
103.03 FNMA PL #917808 6.000% 5/01/37   2007-05-16 2015-01-25
19.31 FHLMC GD PL #A56643 5.500% 1/01/37   2007-01-05 2015-02-15
71.17 FHLMC GD PL #G03180 5.000% 8/01/37   2009-07-16 2015-02-15
79.44 FHLMC GD PL #G08112 6.000% 2/01/36   2006-10-26 2015-02-15
232.53 FHLMC GD PL #G08268 5.000% 5/01/38   2011-05-06 2015-02-15
374.28 FHLMC GD PL #G18219 5.500% 11/01/22   2010-04-28 2015-02-15
653.48 FHLMC GD PL #J12083 4.000% 4/01/20   2013-04-19 2015-02-15
574.23 FHLMC GD PL #J14595 3.500% 3/01/26   2014-03-07 2015-02-15
184.59 GNMA PL #672748 4.500% 6/15/23   2011-02-10 2015-02-15
161.18 GNMA II PL #003850 5.000% 5/20/36   2008-12-19 2015-02-20
30.97 FNMA PL #255221 5.500% 4/01/34   2006-12-12 2015-02-25
198.75 FNMA PL #AI0682 4.500% 5/01/41   2011-07-26 2015-02-25
32.53 FNMA PL #850566 5.000% 1/01/36   2007-04-27 2015-02-25
102.95 FNMA PL #917808 6.000% 5/01/37   2007-05-16 2015-02-25
10. MYLAN LABORATORIES INC   2014-07-02 2015-03-02
148. MYLAN LABORATORIES INC   2009-05-19 2015-03-02
19.83 FHLMC GD PL #A56643 5.500% 1/01/37   2007-01-05 2015-03-15
62.29 FHLMC GD PL #G03180 5.000% 8/01/37   2009-07-16 2015-03-15
53.38 FHLMC GD PL #G08112 6.000% 2/01/36   2006-10-26 2015-03-15
130.99 FHLMC GD PL #G08268 5.000% 5/01/38   2011-05-06 2015-03-15
290.49 FHLMC GD PL #G18219 5.500% 11/01/22   2010-04-28 2015-03-15
1069.63 FHLMC GD PL #J12083 4.000% 4/01/20   2013-04-19 2015-03-15
831.14 FHLMC GD PL #J14595 3.500% 3/01/26   2014-03-07 2015-03-15
415.55 GNMA PL #672748 4.500% 6/15/23   2011-02-10 2015-03-15
151.04 GNMA II PL #003850 5.000% 5/20/36   2008-12-19 2015-03-20
22.09 FNMA PL #255221 5.500% 4/01/34   2006-12-12 2015-03-25
123.93 FNMA PL #AI0682 4.500% 5/01/41   2011-07-26 2015-03-25
75.9 FNMA PL #850566 5.000% 1/01/36   2007-04-27 2015-03-25
102.41 FNMA PL #917808 6.000% 5/01/37   2007-05-16 2015-03-25
17.9 FHLMC GD PL #A56643 5.500% 1/01/37   2007-01-05 2015-04-15
73.24 FHLMC GD PL #G03180 5.000% 8/01/37   2009-07-16 2015-04-15
83.13 FHLMC GD PL #G08112 6.000% 2/01/36   2006-10-26 2015-04-15
232.55 FHLMC GD PL #G08268 5.000% 5/01/38   2011-05-06 2015-04-15
365.54 FHLMC GD PL #G18219 5.500% 11/01/22   2010-04-28 2015-04-15
717. FHLMC GD PL #J12083 4.000% 4/01/20   2013-04-19 2015-04-15
1127.49 FHLMC GD PL #J14595 3.500% 3/01/26   2014-03-07 2015-04-15
399.89 GNMA PL #672748 4.500% 6/15/23   2011-02-10 2015-04-15
16. HUDSON CITY BANCORP INC   2014-07-02 2015-04-16
1318. HUDSON CITY BANCORP INC   2014-03-14 2015-04-16
56.31 GNMA II PL #003850 5.000% 5/20/36   2008-12-19 2015-04-20
22.26 FNMA PL #255221 5.500% 4/01/34   2006-12-12 2015-04-25
123.69 FNMA PL #AI0682 4.500% 5/01/41   2011-07-26 2015-04-25
37.29 FNMA PL #850566 5.000% 1/01/36   2007-04-27 2015-04-25
94.38 FNMA PL #917808 6.000% 5/01/37   2007-05-16 2015-04-25
148. CITIGROUP INC   2014-03-14 2015-05-06
12. CITIGROUP INC   2014-07-02 2015-05-06
80. CORE LABORATORIES NV   2014-08-21 2015-05-06
19.61 FHLMC GD PL #A56643 5.500% 1/01/37   2007-01-05 2015-05-15
110.9 FHLMC GD PL #G03180 5.000% 8/01/37   2009-07-16 2015-05-15
106.37 FHLMC GD PL #G08112 6.000% 2/01/36   2006-10-26 2015-05-15
181.04 FHLMC GD PL #G08268 5.000% 5/01/38   2011-05-06 2015-05-15
444.8 FHLMC GD PL #G18219 5.500% 11/01/22   2010-04-28 2015-05-15
578.81 FHLMC GD PL #J12083 4.000% 4/01/20   2013-04-19 2015-05-15
614.89 FHLMC GD PL #J14595 3.500% 3/01/26   2014-03-07 2015-05-15
791.88 GNMA PL #672748 4.500% 6/15/23   2011-02-10 2015-05-15
.022 GOOGLE INC CLASS C   2011-04-26 2015-05-19
95.9 GNMA II PL #003850 5.000% 5/20/36   2008-12-19 2015-05-20
22.32 FNMA PL #255221 5.500% 4/01/34   2006-12-12 2015-05-25
294.04 FNMA PL #AI0682 4.500% 5/01/41   2011-07-26 2015-05-25
78.74 FNMA PL #850566 5.000% 1/01/36   2007-04-27 2015-05-25
184.82 FNMA PL #917808 6.000% 5/01/37   2007-05-16 2015-05-25
64. VODAFONE GROUP SPONS ADR   2014-07-02 2015-06-11
316. VODAFONE GROUP SPONS ADR   2014-03-14 2015-06-11
305.06 FHLMC GD PL #A56643 5.500% 1/01/37   2007-01-05 2015-06-15
69.82 FHLMC GD PL #G03180 5.000% 8/01/37   2009-07-16 2015-06-15
107.53 FHLMC GD PL #G08112 6.000% 2/01/36   2006-10-26 2015-06-15
107.1 FHLMC GD PL #G08268 5.000% 5/01/38   2011-05-06 2015-06-15
206.15 FHLMC GD PL #G18219 5.500% 11/01/22   2010-04-28 2015-06-15
566.66 FHLMC GD PL #J12083 4.000% 4/01/20   2013-04-19 2015-06-15
712.32 FHLMC GD PL #J14595 3.500% 3/01/26   2014-03-07 2015-06-15
490.5 GNMA PL #672748 4.500% 6/15/23   2011-02-10 2015-06-15
285.4 GNMA II PL #003850 5.000% 5/20/36   2008-12-19 2015-06-20
22.27 FNMA PL #255221 5.500% 4/01/34   2006-12-12 2015-06-25
126.66 FNMA PL #AI0682 4.500% 5/01/41   2011-07-26 2015-06-25
47.9 FNMA PL #850566 5.000% 1/01/36   2007-04-27 2015-06-25
13.45 FNMA PL #917808 6.000% 5/01/37   2007-05-16 2015-06-25
11.12 FHLMC GD PL #A56643 5.500% 1/01/37   2007-01-05 2015-07-15
61.26 FHLMC GD PL #G03180 5.000% 8/01/37   2009-07-16 2015-07-15
83.76 FHLMC GD PL #G08112 6.000% 2/01/36   2006-10-26 2015-07-15
104.11 FHLMC GD PL #G08268 5.000% 5/01/38   2011-05-06 2015-07-15
599.89 FHLMC GD PL #G18219 5.500% 11/01/22   2010-04-28 2015-07-15
811.45 FHLMC GD PL #J12083 4.000% 4/01/20   2013-04-19 2015-07-15
986.16 FHLMC GD PL #J14595 3.500% 3/01/26   2014-03-07 2015-07-15
566.62 GNMA PL #672748 4.500% 6/15/23   2011-02-10 2015-07-15
200. EMERSON ELECTRIC CO   2014-03-14 2015-07-16
137. PEPSICO INC   2014-03-14 2015-07-16
113. SCHLUMBERGER LTD   2014-03-14 2015-07-16
80.93 GNMA II PL #003850 5.000% 5/20/36   2008-12-19 2015-07-20
22.6 FNMA PL #255221 5.500% 4/01/34   2006-12-12 2015-07-25
9.83 FNMA PL #AI0682 4.500% 5/01/41   2011-07-26 2015-07-25
135.45 FNMA PL #850566 5.000% 1/01/36   2007-04-27 2015-07-25
92.11 FNMA PL #917808 6.000% 5/01/37   2007-05-16 2015-07-25
9863.446 ABSOLUTE STRATEGIES FUND I   2013-09-16 2015-07-27
19.21 FHLMC GD PL #A56643 5.500% 1/01/37   2007-01-05 2015-08-15
59.53 FHLMC GD PL #G03180 5.000% 8/01/37   2009-07-16 2015-08-15
77.42 FHLMC GD PL #G08112 6.000% 2/01/36   2006-10-26 2015-08-15
143.9 FHLMC GD PL #G08268 5.000% 5/01/38   2011-05-06 2015-08-15
233.23 FHLMC GD PL #G18219 5.500% 11/01/22   2010-04-28 2015-08-15
858.54 FHLMC GD PL #J12083 4.000% 4/01/20   2013-04-19 2015-08-15
1126.95 FHLMC GD PL #J14595 3.500% 3/01/26   2014-03-07 2015-08-15
680.74 GNMA PL #672748 4.500% 6/15/23   2011-02-10 2015-08-15
98.71 GNMA II PL #003850 5.000% 5/20/36   2008-12-19 2015-08-20
5369.127 SEI SIT INTL FIXED INCOME CL A 96   2011-12-12 2015-08-20
97. DOVER CORP   2014-03-14 2015-08-24
252. QUANTA SERVICES INCORPORATED   2014-07-02 2015-08-24
1176.39 FNMA PL #255221 5.500% 4/01/34   2006-12-12 2015-08-25
10.65 FNMA PL #AI0682 4.500% 5/01/41   2011-07-26 2015-08-25
35.49 FNMA PL #850566 5.000% 1/01/36   2007-04-27 2015-08-25
197.84 FNMA PL #917808 6.000% 5/01/37   2007-05-16 2015-08-25
55000. U.S. TREASURY NOTES 1.250% 8/31/15   2011-10-21 2015-08-31
10.66 FHLMC GD PL #A56643 5.500% 1/01/37   2007-01-05 2015-09-15
63.5 FHLMC GD PL #G03180 5.000% 8/01/37   2009-07-16 2015-09-15
83.58 FHLMC GD PL #G08112 6.000% 2/01/36   2006-10-26 2015-09-15
85.14 FHLMC GD PL #G08268 5.000% 5/01/38   2011-05-06 2015-09-15
232.07 FHLMC GD PL #G18219 5.500% 11/01/22   2010-04-28 2015-09-15
997.28 FHLMC GD PL #J12083 4.000% 4/01/20   2013-04-19 2015-09-15
588.2 FHLMC GD PL #J14595 3.500% 3/01/26   2014-03-07 2015-09-15
269.49 FHLMC GD PL #J27931 3.500% 4/01/29   2015-08-26 2015-09-15
352.26 GNMA PL #672748 4.500% 6/15/23   2011-02-10 2015-09-15
76.27 GNMA II PL #003850 5.000% 5/20/36   2008-12-19 2015-09-20
20.13 FNMA PL #255221 5.500% 4/01/34   2006-12-12 2015-09-25
364.92 FNMA PL #AI0682 4.500% 5/01/41   2011-07-26 2015-09-25
76.05 FNMA PL #850566 5.000% 1/01/36   2007-04-27 2015-09-25
284.87 FNMA PL #917808 6.000% 5/01/37   2007-05-16 2015-09-25
93. AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICAL INC COM   2013-03-06 2015-10-02
130. CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORP   2014-03-14 2015-10-02
111. ECOLAB INC   2014-08-21 2015-10-02
2891.198 SEI MULTI-ASSET ACCUM-A   2015-07-27 2015-10-05
3586.693 SEI MULTI-ASSET ACCUM-A   2014-09-15 2015-10-05
1028.101 TORTOISE MLP & PIPELINE-INST   2015-07-27 2015-10-07
34.82 FHLMC GD PL #A56643 5.500% 1/01/37   2007-01-05 2015-10-15
48.96 FHLMC GD PL #G03180 5.000% 8/01/37   2009-07-16 2015-10-15
81.31 FHLMC GD PL #G08112 6.000% 2/01/36   2006-10-26 2015-10-15
127.92 FHLMC GD PL #G08268 5.000% 5/01/38   2011-05-06 2015-10-15
308.7 FHLMC GD PL #G18219 5.500% 11/01/22   2010-04-28 2015-10-15
683.72 FHLMC GD PL #J12083 4.000% 4/01/20   2013-04-19 2015-10-15
724.62 FHLMC GD PL #J14595 3.500% 3/01/26   2014-03-07 2015-10-15
239.54 FHLMC GD PL #J27931 3.500% 4/01/29   2015-08-26 2015-10-15
152.74 GNMA PL #672748 4.500% 6/15/23   2011-02-10 2015-10-15
114.09 GNMA II PL #003850 5.000% 5/20/36   2008-12-19 2015-10-20
19.79 FNMA PL #255221 5.500% 4/01/34   2006-12-12 2015-10-25
139.24 FNMA PL #AI0682 4.500% 5/01/41   2011-07-26 2015-10-25
30.75 FNMA PL #850566 5.000% 1/01/36   2007-04-27 2015-10-25
111.72 FNMA PL #917808 6.000% 5/01/37   2007-05-16 2015-10-25
123. HALLIBURTON CO   2014-08-06 2015-10-26
158. MYLAN NV   2015-03-02 2015-10-26
15.65 FHLMC GD PL #A56643 5.500% 1/01/37   2007-01-05 2015-11-15
58.61 FHLMC GD PL #G03180 5.000% 8/01/37   2009-07-16 2015-11-15
47.78 FHLMC GD PL #G08112 6.000% 2/01/36   2006-10-26 2015-11-15
84.07 FHLMC GD PL #G08268 5.000% 5/01/38   2011-05-06 2015-11-15
145.33 FHLMC GD PL #G18219 5.500% 11/01/22   2010-04-28 2015-11-15
515.73 FHLMC GD PL #J12083 4.000% 4/01/20   2013-04-19 2015-11-15
719.98 FHLMC GD PL #J14595 3.500% 3/01/26   2014-03-07 2015-11-15
375.43 FHLMC GD PL #J27931 3.500% 4/01/29   2015-08-26 2015-11-15
157.45 GNMA PL #672748 4.500% 6/15/23   2011-02-10 2015-11-15
146.7 GNMA II PL #003850 5.000% 5/20/36   2008-12-19 2015-11-20
90. VMWARE INC.   2014-07-02 2015-11-23
20.34 FNMA PL #255221 5.500% 4/01/34   2006-12-12 2015-11-25
143.88 FNMA PL #AI0682 4.500% 5/01/41   2011-07-26 2015-11-25
81.38 FNMA PL #850566 5.000% 1/01/36   2007-04-27 2015-11-25
187.24 FNMA PL #917808 6.000% 5/01/37   2007-05-16 2015-11-25
722.674 EATON VANCE BUILD AMER BND-I   2013-04-04 2015-12-08
418.76 SEI SIMT LARGE CAP VALUE CL A 60   2014-03-18 2015-12-08
897.868 SEI SIT EMERGING MKT DEBT CL A 98   2011-08-04 2015-12-08
22.66 FHLMC GD PL #A56643 5.500% 1/01/37   2007-01-05 2015-12-15
41.43 FHLMC GD PL #G03180 5.000% 8/01/37   2009-07-16 2015-12-15
43.52 FHLMC GD PL #G08112 6.000% 2/01/36   2006-10-26 2015-12-15
121. FHLMC GD PL #G08268 5.000% 5/01/38   2011-05-06 2015-12-15
261.31 FHLMC GD PL #G18219 5.500% 11/01/22   2010-04-28 2015-12-15
549.85 FHLMC GD PL #J12083 4.000% 4/01/20   2013-04-19 2015-12-15
368.07 FHLMC GD PL #J14595 3.500% 3/01/26   2014-03-07 2015-12-15
255.8 FHLMC GD PL #J27931 3.500% 4/01/29   2015-08-26 2015-12-15
551.65 GNMA PL #672748 4.500% 6/15/23   2011-02-10 2015-12-15
90.76 GNMA II PL #003850 5.000% 5/20/36   2008-12-19 2015-12-20
19.99 FNMA PL #255221 5.500% 4/01/34   2006-12-12 2015-12-25
8.82 FNMA PL #AI0682 4.500% 5/01/41   2011-07-26 2015-12-25
49.11 FNMA PL #850566 5.000% 1/01/36   2007-04-27 2015-12-25
113.35 FNMA PL #917808 6.000% 5/01/37   2007-05-16 2015-12-25
CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS P    
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 27   27  
b 97   97  
c 101   101  
d 201   206 -5
e 277   284 -7
1,147   1,182 -35
645   673 -28
744   758 -14
86   88 -2
22   22  
203   207 -4
61   60 1
103   103  
19   19  
71   72 -1
79   80 -1
233   238 -5
374   383 -9
653   673 -20
574   599 -25
185   188 -3
161   163 -2
31   31  
199   202 -3
33   32 1
103   103  
577   517 60
8,540   1,926 6,614
20   20  
62   63 -1
53   53  
131   134 -3
290   297 -7
1,070   1,100 -30
831   866 -35
416   423 -7
151   153 -2
22   22  
124   126 -2
76   75 1
102   103 -1
18   18  
73   74 -1
83   83  
233   238 -5
366   374 -8
717   736 -19
1,127   1,174 -47
400   407 -7
149   159 -10
12,244   9,946 2,298
56   57 -1
22   22  
124   126 -2
37   37  
94   95 -1
7,817   5,634 2,183
634   574 60
10,390   11,961 -1,571
20   19 1
111   112 -1
106   107 -1
181   185 -4
445   454 -9
579   594 -15
615   640 -25
792   805 -13
12   6 6
96   97 -1
22   22  
294   299 -5
79   78 1
185   185  
2,336   2,158 178
11,536   13,774 -2,238
305   303 2
70   70  
108   108  
107   109 -2
206   210 -4
567   581 -14
712   741 -29
491   499 -8
285   289 -4
22   22  
127   129 -2
48   47 1
13   13  
11   11  
61   62 -1
84   84  
104   106 -2
600   612 -12
811   831 -20
986   1,024 -38
567   576 -9
10,671   8,760 1,911
13,285   8,836 4,449
9,488   7,123 2,365
81   82 -1
23   22 1
10   10  
135   134 1
92   92  
108,695   86,919 21,776
19   19  
60   60  
77   78 -1
144   147 -3
233   238 -5
859   878 -19
1,127   1,170 -43
681   691 -10
99   100 -1
55,893   56,010 -117
5,645   4,503 1,142
5,603   8,561 -2,958
1,176   1,165 11
11   11  
35   35  
198   198  
55,000   55,000  
11   11  
64   64  
84   84  
85   87 -2
232   236 -4
997   1,019 -22
588   610 -22
269   285 -16
352   358 -6
76   77 -1
20   20  
365   371 -6
76   75 1
285   286 -1
12,022   6,530 5,492
8,021   7,331 690
12,514   12,640 -126
27,987   29,763 -1,776
34,719   37,796 -3,077
13,797   14,959 -1,162
35   35  
49   49  
81   81  
128   130 -2
309   314 -5
684   698 -14
725   751 -26
240   253 -13
153   155 -2
114   115 -1
20   20  
139   142 -3
31   30 1
112   112  
4,740   8,414 -3,674
6,627   9,117 -2,490
16   16  
59   59  
48   48  
84   86 -2
145   148 -3
516   526 -10
720   746 -26
375   397 -22
157   160 -3
147   148 -1
5,239   7,588 -2,349
20   20  
144   146 -2
81   80 1
187   188 -1
7,942   9,149 -1,207
9,786   10,292 -506
7,919   10,442 -2,523
23   23  
41   42 -1
44   44  
121   123 -2
261   266 -5
550   560 -10
368   381 -13
256   270 -14
552   559 -7
91   92 -1
20   20  
9   9  
49   49  
113   114 -1
      16,155
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a        
b        
c        
d       -5
e       -7
      -35
      -28
      -14
      -2
       
      -4
      1
       
       
      -1
      -1
      -5
      -9
      -20
      -25
      -3
      -2
       
      -3
      1
       
      60
      6,614
       
      -1
       
      -3
      -7
      -30
      -35
      -7
      -2
       
      -2
      1
      -1
       
      -1
       
      -5
      -8
      -19
      -47
      -7
      -10
      2,298
      -1
       
      -2
       
      -1
      2,183
      60
      -1,571
      1
      -1
      -1
      -4
      -9
      -15
      -25
      -13
      6
      -1
       
      -5
      1
       
      178
      -2,238
      2
       
       
      -2
      -4
      -14
      -29
      -8
      -4
       
      -2
      1
       
       
      -1
       
      -2
      -12
      -20
      -38
      -9
      1,911
      4,449
      2,365
      -1
      1
       
      1
       
      21,776
       
       
      -1
      -3
      -5
      -19
      -43
      -10
      -1
      -117
      1,142
      -2,958
      11
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
      -2
      -4
      -22
      -22
      -16
      -6
      -1
       
      -6
      1
      -1
      5,492
      690
      -126
      -1,776
      -3,077
      -1,162
       
       
       
      -2
      -5
      -14
      -26
      -13
      -2
      -1
       
      -3
      1
       
      -3,674
      -2,490
       
       
       
      -2
      -3
      -10
      -26
      -22
      -3
      -1
      -2,349
       
      -2
      1
      -1
      -1,207
      -506
      -2,523
       
      -1
       
      -2
      -5
      -10
      -13
      -14
      -7
      -1
       
       
       
      -1
       
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 38,704
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)
If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2014 120,000 2,426,892 0.049446
2013 101,319 1,976,760 0.051255
2012 99,275 1,944,233 0.051061
2011 93,494 1,939,124 0.048215
2010 90,523 1,877,586 0.048212
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.248189
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
0.049638
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
2,430,643
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
120,652
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
1,082
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
121,734
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
118,000
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See the Part VI instructions.
Form 990-PF (2015)
Form 990-PF (2015)
Page 4
Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see page 18 of the instructions)
1a Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 2,163
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 2,163
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 2,163
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 5,792
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 5,792
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8 0
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 3,629
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet3,629 RefundedBullet 11 0
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see 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)
    bulletND
    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 2015 or the taxable year beginning in 2015 (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
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 5
    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    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 addressbullet  
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletBREMER TRUST NA Telephone no.bullet (320) 258-2464

    Located atbullet1100 WEST ST GERMAIN STREETST CLOUDMN ZIP+4bullet56301
    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 2015, 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  
    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 2015?.............
    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 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............
    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 2015 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 2015.)..................
    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 2015?
    4b
     
    No
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 6
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 7
    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    BREMER TRUST N A Trustee
    1     		17,539    
    1100 West St Germain Street
    St Cloud,MN56302
    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  
    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.........................bullet  
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 8
    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
    2,393,103
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    74,555
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    2,467,658
    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
    2,467,658
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    37,015
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    2,430,643
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    121,532
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    121,532
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    2,163
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    2,163
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    119,369
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    119,369
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    119,369
    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
    118,000
    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
    0
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
    0
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
    0
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    118,000
    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
    118,000
    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 (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2014     		(c)
    2014     		(d)
    2015
    1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Part XI, line 7 119,369
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:2013, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010...... 0
    b From 2011...... 0
    c From 2012...... 0
    d From 2013...... 0
    e From 2014...... 2,900
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 2,900
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 118,000
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		0
    d Applied to 2015 distributable amount..... 118,000
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015. 1,369 1,369
    (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 1,531
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		1,531
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011.... 0
    b Excess from 2012.... 0
    c Excess from 2013.... 0
    d Excess from 2014.... 1,531
    e Excess from 2015....  
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    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 2015, 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) 2015 (b) 2014 (c) 2013 (d) 2012
             
    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 email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    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
    SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN
    TRUST & INVESTMENT ACCTG MANAGER
    PO BOX 31356
    TAMPA,FL336313356     		NONE PC PROGRAM SUPPORT 8,260
    SALVATION ARMY
    315 WESTERN AVE
    MINOT,ND587013755     		NONE PC PROGRAM SUPPORT 8,260
    NORTHERN LIGHTS COUNCILBOY SCOUTS
    4200 19TH AVE S
    FARGO,ND58103     		NONE PC PROGRAM SUPPORT 8,260
    YWCA OF MINOT
    205 3RD AVE SE
    MINOT,ND58701     		NONE PC PROGRAM SUPPORT 8,260
    HOME ON THE RANGE
    16351 I94
    SENTINEL BUTTE,ND586549500     		NONE PC PROGRAM SUPPORT 8,260
    YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
    PO BOX 69
    MINOT,ND587020069     		NONE PC PROGRAM SUPPORT 18,880
    FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH
    120 5TH AVE NW
    MINOT,ND58701     		NONE PC PROGRAM SUPPORT 8,260
    ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
    C/O PATRICK SCHWAB
    301 S MAIN ST
    MINOT,ND58701     		NONE PC PROGRAM SUPPORT 8,260
    MINOT VOCATIONAL WORKSHOP SVCS INC
    605 27TH ST SE
    MINOT,ND58701     		NONE PC PROGRAM SUPPORT 8,260
    DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRISIS
    PO BOX 881
    MINOT,ND587020881     		NONE PC PROGRAM SUPPORT 3,540
    MINOT STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
    MSU ADVANCEMENT OFFICE
    500 UNIVERSITY AVE W
    MINOT,ND58701     		NONE SO-II PROGRAM SUPPORT 4,720
    MINOT AREA YOUTH SKATING ASSOC
    PO BOX 328
    MINOT,ND587020328     		NONE PC PROGRAM SUPPORT 4,720
    GIRL SCOUTS DAKOTA HORIZONS
    525 31ST AVE SW
    MINOT,ND587017036     		NONE PC PROGRAM SUPPORT 8,260
    AMERICAN RED CROSS MID-DAKOTA CHPTR
    OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL
    ATTN TRUSTS ESTATES
    WASHINGTON,DC200065009     		NONE PC PROGRAM SUPPORT 3,540
    ANNE CARLSEN CENTER
    301 7TH AVE NW
    JAMESTOWN,ND58401     		NONE PC PROGRAM SUPPORT 8,260
    Total .................................bullet 3a 118,000
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 54,267  
    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 38,704  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue:
    aEXCISE TAX REFUND     		    14 82  
    bROYALTY INCOME     15 43,114  
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   136,167  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13136,167
    (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 (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    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 organizations?
    Yes
    No
    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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    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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    TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    HARRY & GERTRUDE ECK FDN 5-7-86 008800
    EIN:
    45-6078947
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    TAX PREPARATION FEE (NON-ALLOC 250 250    

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    HARRY & GERTRUDE ECK FDN 5-7-86 008800
    EIN:
    45-6078947
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    VALERO ENERGY 6/15/17 6.125% 56,700 55,140
    AMERISOURCEBERGEN 11/14/11 3.5 50,227 51,029
    PHILIPS ELECTRON 3/15/22 3.75% 25,187 25,664
    DIGITAL REALTY 10/01/22 3.625% 49,775 48,032
    VERIZON COMM 3.65% 9/14/18 26,013 26,142
    CAMERON INTERNAT 25,337 24,725
    MCDONALDS CORP 24,851 24,489

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    HARRY & GERTRUDE ECK FDN 5-7-86 008800
    EIN:
    45-6078947
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS    
    CISCO SYSTEMS 5,549 8,880
    COLGATE PALMOLIVE 5,153 8,527
    COMCAST CORP 4,494 13,430
    DOVER CORP    
    EMC CORP MASS 5,860 7,678
    EMERSON ELECTRIC    
    HUDSON CITY BANCORP    
    ITC HOLDINGS 7,444 13,502
    MYLAN INC    
    PEPSICO INC    
    PROCTER & GAMBLE CO 5,927 7,782
    QUALCOM INC 4,702 5,548
    ST JUDE MEDICAL 4,704 7,845
    SCHLUMBERGER    
    STATE STREET CORP 6,265 11,148
    TARGET CORP 9,365 13,142
    THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC 4,256 9,930
    3M CO 4,004 8,436
    AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES INC 3,376 7,526
    APPLE INC 2,054 12,315
    CELGENE CORP 1,428 8,982
    STERICYCLE INC 3,997 8,201
    ABBOTT LABORATORIES 5,798 8,802
    EXXON MOBIL CORP 5,372 6,782
    GOOGLE INC    
    T ROWE PRICE GROUP INC 9,566 11,152
    VODAFONE GROUP    
    CAMERON INTL CORP    
    CITIGROUP    
    EBAY INC 4,269 6,650
    NIKE INC - CLASS B 4,660 11,500
    VMWARE, INC.    
    FORD MOTOR CO 6,798 7,256
    F5 NETWORKS INC 4,824 6,496
    EXPEDITORS INTL WASH 8,435 8,975
    CORE LABORATORIES NV    
    ECOLAB    
    EXPRESS SCRIPTS HLDG 7,172 9,178
    HALLIBURTON CO    
    HONEYWELL INTL INC 8,433 9,321
    QUANTA SERVICES INC    
    ALPHABET INC 2,050 6,071
    ALTRIA GROUP 6,917 7,567
    AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL 7,970 7,875
    BLACKROCK INC 9,841 9,194
    DELTA AIRLINES 5,590 6,590
    GILEAD SCIENCES 12,087 12,649
    HOME DEPOT 9,487 11,241
    JP MORGAN CHASE 12,769 13,140
    LINCOLN NATL CORP 3,844 4,121
    MARATHON CORP 4,839 5,132
    NVR INC 9,856 11,501
    ON SEMICONDUCTOR 5,362 5,125
    PAYPAL HOLDINGS 6,289 8,760
    PFIZER INC 3,216 3,034
    PHILIP MORRIS INTL 6,913 7,121
    PRICELINE GROUP 3,764 3,825
    SOUTHWEST AIRLINES 4,040 4,564
    STRYKER CORP 3,008 2,974
    UNION PAC CORP 10,647 8,680
    UNITED TECHNOLOGIES 5,728 5,956
    UNITEDHEALTH GROUP 4,758 4,706
    WELLS FARGO 8,398 8,317

    TY 2015 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    HARRY & GERTRUDE ECK FDN 5-7-86 008800
    EIN:
    45-6078947
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    425,480
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    437,594
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


    26,637
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


    27,058


    TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    HARRY & GERTRUDE ECK FDN 5-7-86 008800
    EIN:
    45-6078947
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    FEDERATED STRATEGIC DIV AT COST 59,472 81,362
    SEI SIMT LARGE CAP VALUE CL 60 AT COST 31,508 34,101
    SIMT SMALL CAP FUND - A AT COST 58,555 65,086
    ABSOLUTE STRATEGIES FUND      
    SEI SIT EMERGING MKT DEBT CL A AT COST 41,437 34,466
    SEI SIMT HIGH YIELD BD CL A 59 AT COST 40,262 35,855
    SEI SIT INTL FIXED INCOME CL A      
    MI S2NE4 22-152-95 MCKENZIE CO AT COST 498 149,250
    MI E2NW4 30-158-93 MOUNTRAIL C AT COST 500 10,000
    SEI MULTI-ASSET ACCUM-A      
    JOHN HANCOCK II GL ABS RE AT COST 113,347 105,735
    SPDR S&P REGIONAL BANKING AT COST 7,280 9,097
    PIMCO MTGE BACKED SEC FD-INS AT COST 89,956 90,740
    EATON VANCE BUILD AMER BND-I AT COST 12,851 11,066
    DODGE & COX INTL STOCK FUND AT COST 131,257 108,479
    OPPENHEIMER DEVELOPING MKT - Y AT COST 42,612 32,222
    OPPENHEIMER INTL SMALL CO AT COST 25,912 29,732
    SEI MULTI-ASSET INCOME-A AT COST 11,500 10,836
    FEDERATED INTMD COR BD INSTL AT COST 27,500 26,196
    CREDIT SUISSE COMM AT COST 20,574 17,982
    SEI MULTI-ASSET INFL AT COST 72,516 70,030
    T ROWE PRICE REAL ESTATE FUND AT COST 20,455 20,982

    TY 2015 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    HARRY & GERTRUDE ECK FDN 5-7-86 008800
    EIN:
    45-6078947
    Description Amount
    AMORTIZATION 4,176


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    HARRY & GERTRUDE ECK FDN 5-7-86 008800
    EIN:
    45-6078947
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    OTHER NON-ALLOCABLE EXPENSE 358 358   0
    ROYALTY OTHER EXPENSES 6,947 6,947   0
    ROYALTY COMMISSIONS 2,156 2,156   0


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    HARRY & GERTRUDE ECK FDN 5-7-86 008800
    EIN:
    45-6078947
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    ROYALTY INCOME 43,114 43,114  
    EXCISE TAX REFUND 82 0  


    TY 2015 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    HARRY & GERTRUDE ECK FDN 5-7-86 008800
    EIN:
    45-6078947
    Description Amount
    ROUNDING 7


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    HARRY & GERTRUDE ECK FDN 5-7-86 008800
    EIN:
    45-6078947
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAXES 13 13   0
    FEDERAL TAX PAYMENT - PRIOR YE 5,105 0   0
    FEDERAL ESTIMATES - INCOME 4,344 0   0
    FEDERAL ESTIMATES - PRINCIPAL 1,448 0   0
    FOREIGN TAXES ON QUALIFIED FOR 251 251   0