Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
bulletInformation about Form 990-PF and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990pf.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2015
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
Name of foundation
THE WILLARD G PIERCE AND JESSIE M
PIERCE FOUNDATION
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)701 W CLOVERDALE ROAD
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
HASTINGS, MI49058
A Employer identification number

38-2820095
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(269) 721-4190
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$30,277,186J 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) 1,211,624
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 26,737 26,737 26,737
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 705,310 705,310 705,310
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 298,793
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 12,754,007
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 298,793
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances 12,375
b Less: Cost of goods sold.... 6,254
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule)..... Click to see attachment 6,121 6,121
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 203,521   203,521
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 2,452,106 1,030,840 941,689
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 120,975 14,378 9,783 96,825
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 497,768 8,741 47,308 441,719
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 89,182 1,566 8,477 80,899
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 483 10   473
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 16,080 1,164 1,830 13,086
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest............... 37,771 755   37,016
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 24,370 24,370    
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 193,465 3,869 41,111
20 Occupancy.............. 50,915 1,019 4,328 41,919
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 9,422 188 2,002 7,231
22 Printing and publications.......... 6,493   1,493 4,999
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 510,160 108,203 58,102 347,683
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 1,557,084 164,263 174,434 1,071,850
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 37,867 37,867
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 1,594,951 164,263 174,434 1,109,717
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 857,155
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 866,577
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 767,255
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............. 150 300 300
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 341,569 269,018 269,018
3 Accounts receivable bullet3,511
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   888 3,511 3,511
4 Pledges receivable bullet700,285
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   339,319 700,285 700,285
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.............. 4,502 5,570 5,570
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges.......... 34,612 34,941 34,941
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 7,897,753 Click to see attachment4,579,556 4,579,556
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 604,910 Click to see attachment592,120 592,120
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 14,059,131 Click to see attachment15,474,456 15,474,455
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet8,505,168
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet3,081,048 5,010,429 Click to see attachment5,424,120 8,505,168
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment112,967 Click to see attachment112,262 Click to see attachment112,262
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 28,406,230 27,196,139 30,277,186
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 59,432 155,067
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet) Click to see attachment3,972,104 Click to see attachment3,859,348
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 4,031,536 4,014,415
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted.................. 23,846,073 22,563,382
25 Temporarily restricted............... 28,621 118,342
26 Permanently restricted............... 500,000 500,000
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 24,374,694 23,181,724
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 28,406,230 27,196,139
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
24,374,694
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
857,155
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
25,231,849
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
2,050,125
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
23,181,724
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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 MORGAN STANLEY P 2015-01-01 2015-12-31
b MORGAN STANLEY P 2014-01-01 2015-12-31
c
d
e
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 6,629,334   7,218,920 -589,586
b 6,086,078   5,236,294 849,784
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       -589,586
b       849,784
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 298,793
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 1,090,898 22,689,569 0.048079
2013 1,026,311 21,199,553 0.048412
2012 874,664 20,262,151 0.043167
2011 874,169 19,901,152 0.043926
2010 845,973 18,435,082 0.045889
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.229473
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
0.045895
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
22,244,478
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
1,020,910
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
8,666
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
1,029,576
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
1,426,873
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 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 8,666
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 8,666
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 8,666
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 14,400
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 14,400
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 5,734
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet5,734 RefundedBullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
 
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
 
 
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletMI
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2015 or the taxable year beginning in 2015 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
    Yes
     
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    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 addressbulletWWW.CEDARCREEKINSTITUTE.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletMICHELLE SKEDGELL Telephone no.bullet (269) 721-4470

    Located atbullet701 W CLOVERDALE RDHASTINGSMI ZIP+4bullet49058
    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
     
     
    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
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    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
     
     
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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
    WILLARD L PIERCE TRUSTEE
    1.00     		4,300 0 0
    701 W CLOVERDALE RD
    HASTINGS,MI49058
    CARL SCHOESSEL PRESIDENT
    4.00     		4,900 0 0
    701 W CLOVERDALE RD
    HASTINGS,MI49058
    HILARY F SNELL PRESIDENT
    1.00     		2,550 0 0
    701 W CLOVERDALE RD
    HASTINGS,MI49501
    MICHELLE SKEDGELL EXECUTIVE DI
    40.00     		95,575 7,044 0
    701 W CLOVERDALE RD
    HASTINGS,MI49058
    JAMES R TOBUREN TREASURER
    4.00     		5,000 0 0
    701 W CLOVERDALE RD
    HASTINGS,MI49058
    DR SHAILY MENON TRUSTEE
    1.00     		4,000 0 0
    701 W CLOVERDALE RD
    HASTINGS,MI49058
    CARRIE P DUITS TRUSTEE
    1.00     		4,000 0 0
    701 W CLOVERDALE RD
    HASTINGS,MI49058
    JOE PIERCE TRUSTEE
    1.00     		0 0 0
    701 W CLOVERDALE ROAD
    HASTINGS,MI49058
    DAN BIRCHFIELD TRUSTEE
    1.00     		650 0 0
    701 W CLOVERDALE ROAD
    HASTINGS,MI49058
    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
    SARA SYSWERDA BFS DIRECTOR
    40.00     		63,085    
    3095 MCCANN RD
    MIDDLEVILLE,MI49333
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet  
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet  
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1 BIOLOGICAL FIELD STATION PROGRAMS - ELEVEN UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROJECTS INVOLVING 19 STUDENTS WERE FUNDED THROUGH THE INSTITUTE'S UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH GRANTS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT (URGE) PROGRAM, THE GORDON ART FELLOWSHIP, AND THE NATURE IN WORDS FELLOWSHIP IN 2015. STUDENTS AND FACULTY MENTORS CONDUCTED SUMMER RESEARCH PROJECTS THAT RANGED FROM STUDIES ON SNAKE AND INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES, TO ART AND WRITING STUDIES ON NATURE. EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS SUCH AS AQUINAS COLLEGE, GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY, AND WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY BROUGHT STUDENTS TO THE INSTITUTE FOR FIELD STUDIES IN CONJUNCTION WITH COURSES THEY OFFERED. 632,539
    2 COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS - COURSES, PROGRAMS, HIKES AND CONFERENCES WERE PRESENTED FOR THE COMMUNITY TO TEACH A VARIETY OF ENVIRONMENTAL TOPICS. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS RANGED FROM MAPLE SYRUP WORKSHOPS TO BEEKEEPING 101. WILDFLOWER HIKES, SNOWSHOE HIKES, AND A LAKE MONITORING WORKSHOP WERE OFFERED. IN 2015, OVER 70 PROGRAMS BROUGHT IN APPROXIMATELY 3,542 PARTICIPANTS TO THESE TYPES OF OFFERINGS. THE PUBLIC IS ALSO WELCOME TO HIKE THE INSTITUTE'S 10 MILES OF TRAILS ON ITS 742 ACRES DAILY AT NO COST. 299,623
    3 SCHOOL & GROUP PROGRAMS - BOTH ON-SITE AND OFF-SITE PROGRAMS PROVIDED A VARIETY OF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO AREA PRE K-12 STUDENTS. PROGRAMS SUCH AS FAMILY SCIENCE NIGHT AND A SUMMER NO FAMILY LEFT INDOORS SERIES WERE OFFERED. PROGRAMS WERE ALSO OFFERED TO SOCIAL AND LIFE-LONG LEARNING GROUPS BRINGING IN COUPLES AND RETIREES TO LEARN ABOUT ART AND ECOLOGY, THE HISTORY OF MICHIGAN FORESTS, AND THE GEOLOGY OF MICHIGAN, TO NAME A FEW. 133,166
    4 PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION - PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE OFFERED ECOLOGICAL EDUCATION SEMINARS TO THE PUBLIC, PROFESSIONALS, AND EDUCATORS. VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS THE BARRY CONSERVATION DISTRICT, DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE MICHIGAN SOCIETY OF HERPETOLOGISTS HAD PROGRAMS ON SITE TO EXPAND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION. 44,389
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1 N/A  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
    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
    22,141,985
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    329,381
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    111,860
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    22,583,226
    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
    22,583,226
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    338,748
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    22,244,478
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    1,112,224
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
     
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
     
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
     
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
     
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
     
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
     
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
    1,109,717
    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
    317,156
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    1,426,873
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see instructions).................
    5
    8,666
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    1,418,207
    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  
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010......  
    b From 2011......  
    c From 2012......  
    d From 2013......  
    e From 2014......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........  
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 1,426,873
    a Applied to 2014, 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 2015 distributable amount.....  
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 1,426,873
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015.    
    (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 1,426,873
    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 2014. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		 
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		 
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		 
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		 
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011....  
    b Excess from 2012....  
    c Excess from 2013....  
    d Excess from 2014....  
    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
    767,255 777,236 623,650 543,107 2,711,248
    b 85% of line 2a ......... 652,167 660,651 530,103 461,641 2,304,562
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		1,426,873 1,102,805 1,040,391 874,664 4,444,733
    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 ....     		1,426,873 1,102,805 1,040,391 874,664 4,444,733
    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...     		741,483 756,319 706,652 675,405 2,879,859
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
     
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    NO LONGER ACCEPTS APPLICATIONS FOR NEW GRANTS.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    NO SUBMISSIONS ARE ACCEPTED.
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    NO NEW FUNDING IS BEING CONSIDERED.
    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
    FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
    405 NORTH M37 HIGHWAY
    HASTINGS,MI49058     		NONE EXEMPT GENERAL FUND 12,347
    BARRY COUNTY CARES
    305 S MICHIGAN AVE
    HASTINGS,MI49058     		NONE EXEMPT AID TO FAMILIES 6,173
    CHARLTON PARK VILLAGE FOU
    525 W APPLE ST
    HASTINGS,MI49058     		NONE EXEMPT GENERAL FUND 12,347
    BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP
    3100 E DOWLING RD
    HASTINGS,MI49058     		NONE EXEMPT GENERAL FUND 2,500
    HOPE TOWNSHIP
    5463 S M-43
    HASTINGS,MI49058     		NONE EXEMPT GENERAL FUND 1,500
    BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION
    1725 W M-43 HWY
    HASTINGS,MI49083     		NONE EXEMPT GENERAL FUND 3,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 37,867
    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
    aEDUCATION & COMMUNITY PROGRAM         22,953
    bBFS PROGRAM         58,864
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....         27,090
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........     		    14 26,737  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 705,310  
    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 ............     		    14 260,198 38,595
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:     3 -15,876  
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..     3 6,121  
    11 Other revenue:
    aMISCELLANEOUS INCOME     		    1 3,746  
    bFACILITY RENTAL     41 71,360  
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   1,057,596 147,502
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    131,205,098
    (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.)
    1A THE INCOME REPRESENTS FEES FOR COMMUNITY ECOLOGY RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL REALTED CLASSES
    1B THE INCOME REPRESENTS PROGRAMS ON ENVIRONMENTAL RELATED SUBJECTS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS AND FACULTY.
    2 MEMBERSHIP FEES
    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
    Sign Here
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
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    		 Firm's EIN SmallBullet
    Firm's address SmallBullet


    		 Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Additional Data


    Software ID:  
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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
    2015
    Name of the organization
    THE WILLARD G PIERCE AND JESSIE M
    PIERCE FOUNDATION
    Employer identification number

    38-2820095
    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) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2
    Name of organization
    THE WILLARD G PIERCE AND JESSIE M
    PIERCE FOUNDATION         		Employer identification number
    38-2820095
    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
    FLEXFAB HORIZONS INTERNATIONAL-FHI
     

       
    102 COOK ROAD
     
    HASTINGS, MI49058

    		$ 50,000


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

    DECAMP FOUNDATION  
    3485 W M 179 HWY
     
    HASTINGS, MI49058

    		$ 260,000


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

    GEORGE BARBARA GORDON  
    141 SOMERSET DRIVE NE
     
    GRAND RAPIDS, MI49503

    		$ 210,000


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

    DIANE VALLILEE  
    7185 30TH ST SE
     
    ADA, MI49301

    		$ 10,000


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

    JACK SUE STEEBY  
    23644 N ULDRIKS DR
     
    BATTLE CREEK, MI49017

    		$ 16,130


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

    ALICE JONES  
    425 PRITCHARDVILLE ROAD
     
    HASTINGS, MI49058

    		$ 190,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    THE WILLARD G PIERCE AND JESSIE M
    PIERCE FOUNDATION         		Employer identification number

    38-2820095
    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
    6
    		 70.30 ACRES OF LAND $ 190,000 2015-07-02
    (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) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    THE WILLARD G PIERCE AND JESSIE M
    PIERCE FOUNDATION         		Employer identification number

    38-2820095
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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    TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE WILLARD G PIERCE AND JESSIE M
     
    PIERCE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-2820095
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    WALKER, FLUKE & SHELDON, PLC 16,080 1,164 1,830 13,086

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    TY 2015 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    THE WILLARD G PIERCE AND JESSIE M
     
    PIERCE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-2820095
    Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
    Life (# of years)    		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included
    BFS-EQUIPMENT - SEE ATTACHED LIST   34,201 26,275     2,617      
    BUILDING & IMPROV - SEE ATTACHED LIST   6,558,981 2,267,695     166,283 3,869 41,111  
    EQUIPMENT - SEE ATTACHED LIST   199,381 131,315     14,062      
    FURNITURE & FIXTURES - SEE ATTACHED LIST   423,216 408,918     5,789      
    LAND IMROVEMENTS - SEE ATTACHED LIST   83,208 29,335     4,714      
    VEHICLES - SEE ATTACHED LIST   34,647 34,647            
    LAND   594,421              

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    THE WILLARD G PIERCE AND JESSIE M
     
    PIERCE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-2820095
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    SMITH BARNEY (SEE ATTACHED) 592,120 592,120

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    THE WILLARD G PIERCE AND JESSIE M
     
    PIERCE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-2820095
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    SMITH BARNEY(SEE ATTACHED) 4,579,556 4,579,556

    TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    THE WILLARD G PIERCE AND JESSIE M
     
    PIERCE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-2820095
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    MONEY MARKET FUNDS-SMITH BARNEY FMV 13,376,099 13,376,099
    HEDGE FUNDS-SMITH BARNEY FMV 2,098,357 2,098,356

    TY 2015 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    THE WILLARD G PIERCE AND JESSIE M
     
    PIERCE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-2820095
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS 6,558,981 2,433,978 4,125,003 6,558,981
    CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS 387,112   387,112 387,112
    FURNITURE AND FIXTURES 423,216 411,104 12,112 423,216
    LAND IMPROVEMENTS 83,208 34,051 49,157 83,208
    EQUIPMENT & TOOLS 199,382 139,567 59,815 199,382
    BFS- EQUIPMENT 34,201 27,701 6,500 34,201
    VEHICLES 34,647 34,647   34,647
    LAND 784,421   784,421 784,421


    TY 2015 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE WILLARD G PIERCE AND JESSIE M
     
    PIERCE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-2820095
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    VARNUM LLP 483 10   473


    TY 2015 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    THE WILLARD G PIERCE AND JESSIE M
     
    PIERCE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-2820095
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    OTHER ASSETS 111,860 111,860 111,860
    ACCRUED INTEREST RECEIVABLE 1,107 402 402


    TY 2015 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    THE WILLARD G PIERCE AND JESSIE M
     
    PIERCE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-2820095
    Description Amount
    UNREALIZED LOSS ON SECURITIES HELD FOR INVESTMENT 2,050,125


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    THE WILLARD G PIERCE AND JESSIE M
     
    PIERCE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-2820095
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOOD SERVICE SALES-BRUNCH        
    COST OF GOODS SOLD 35,384   35,384  
    EXPENSES        
    PROGRAM EXPENSES 45,390     45,390
    INSURANCE 49,466 989 4,205 42,918
    REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 63,555 1,270 5,402 58,735
    SUPPLIES 50,144 140 8,498 44,785
    ADVERTISING AND SPONSORSHIPS 13,116   3,279 9,837
    POSTAGE AND MAILINGS 4,021 80 855 3,086
    DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 2,404   288 2,115
    MISCELLANEOUS 21,520 312 191 21,069
    BANK SERVICE FEES 3,938 79   3,859
    SMITH BARNEY INVESTMENT FEES 89,883 89,883    
    RWB INVESTMENT FEES 15,450 15,450    
    SCHOLARSHIPS AND RESEARCH 115,889     115,889


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    THE WILLARD G PIERCE AND JESSIE M
     
    PIERCE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-2820095
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    EDUCATION & COMMUNITY PROGRAM 22,953   22,953
    BFS PROGRAM 58,864   58,864
    MEMBERSHIPS 27,090   27,090
    FOOD SERVICE SALES-BRUNCH 19,508   19,508
    MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 3,746   3,746
    FACILITY RENTAL 71,360   71,360


    TY 2015 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    THE WILLARD G PIERCE AND JESSIE M
     
    PIERCE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-2820095
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    LINE OF CREDIT 3,972,104 3,859,348


    TY 2015 SalesOfInventoryList 
    Name:
    THE WILLARD G PIERCE AND JESSIE M
     
    PIERCE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-2820095

    Category Gross Sales Cost of Goods Sold Net (Gross Sales Minus
    Cost of Goods Sold)
    GIFT SHOP SALES 12,375 6,254 6,121

    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    THE WILLARD G PIERCE AND JESSIE M
     
    PIERCE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-2820095
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAX 10,026 10,026    
    EXCISE TAX 14,344 14,344