Form990-PF
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
bulletInformation about Form 990-PF and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990pf.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2015
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 08-01-2015 , and ending 07-31-2016
Name of foundation
SMYSOR ELIZABETH CHARITABLE 8455000017
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 1389 1301 WALNUT STREET
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
MURPHYSBORO, IL62966
A Employer identification number

37-6243123
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(618) 688-0611
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$10,320,313
J 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 188 188  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 35,943 35,943  
5a Gross rents............ 201,053 201,053  
b Net rental income or (loss) 187,038
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 -36,296
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 776,571
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...  
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... 25 25  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 200,913 237,209  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... 3,897 1,949   1,948
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... 51,164 25,582   25,582
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... 6,175      
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 3,066     3,066
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... 14,088 14,044   44
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 78,390 41,575   30,640
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 388,700 388,700
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 467,090 41,575   419,340
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -266,177
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 195,634
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)
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.............     267,096
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 194,066 267,096  
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges.......... 3,493 1,537 1,537
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 428,153 281,023 330,281
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet1,223,250
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet19,000 1,204,250 Click to see attachment1,204,250 8,944,020
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 945,618 759,716 777,379
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) 2,775,580 2,513,622 10,320,313
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)   Click to see attachment4,219
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........   4,219
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........ 2,775,580 2,509,403
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)..... 2,775,580 2,509,403
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 2,775,580 2,513,622
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
2,775,580
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-266,177
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
2,509,403
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
 
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
2,509,403
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 53 AT&T INC P 2013-11-26 2016-02-23
b 24 AT&T INC P 2013-11-26 2016-06-03
c 53 AT&T INC P 2013-11-26 2016-07-26
d 157 ABBVIE INC P 2014-12-02 2016-06-03
e 2 ALPHABET INC P 2015-09-08 2016-02-26
2 ALPHABET INC P 2015-09-08 2016-07-26
1 ALPHABET INC P 2015-12-11 2016-06-03
2 ALPHABET INC P 2015-12-11 2016-07-26
8 ALTRIA GROUP INC P 2016-01-27 2016-02-23
7 ALTRIA GROUP INC P 2016-01-27 2016-06-03
14 ALTRIA GROUP INC P 2016-01-27 2016-07-26
44 AMERICAN EXPRESS CO P 2014-12-02 2016-01-27
10 AMERICAN EXPRESS CO P 2015-01-21 2016-01-27
5 AMERICAN EXPRESS CO P 2015-02-23 2016-01-27
6 AMERICAN INTL GROUP INC P 2014-12-02 2016-02-23
11 AMERICAN INTL GROUP INC P 2014-12-02 2016-06-03
10 AMERICAN INTL GROUP INC P 2014-12-02 2016-07-26
8 APPLE COMPUTER IN P 2015-04-09 2016-06-03
22 APPLE COMPUTER INC P 2015-04-09 2016-07-26
39 AUTO DESK INC P 2013-11-26 2015-12-11
30 AUTO DESK INC P 2014-12-02 2015-12-11
8 AUTO DESK INC P 2015-01-21 2015-12-11
24 AUTO DESK INC P 2015-09-16 2015-12-11
1035.137 BARON EMERGING MARKETS P 2016-06-03 2016-07-26
2 BLACKROCK INC P 2013-11-26 2016-02-23
2 BLACKROCK INC P 2013-11-26 2016-06-03
25 BRISTOL-MYERS P 2015-04-09 2016-02-23
22 BRISTOL-MYERS P 2015-04-09 2016-06-03
3 BRISTOL-MYERS P 2015-01-22 2016-07-26
20 BRISTOL-MYERS P 2015-04-09 2016-07-26
6 CBVS CORP P 2014-12-02 2016-02-23
3 CVS CORP P 2014-12-02 2016-06-03
14 CVS CORP P 2014-12-02 2016-07-26
40 CELGENE CORP P 2014-12-02 2015-12-11
8 CELGENE CORP P 2014-12-02 2016-07-26
17 CHEVRON CORP P 2016-06-03 2016-07-26
2 CISCO P 2013-11-26 2016-02-23
21 CISCO P 2015-09-16 2016-02-23
21 CISCO P 2013-11-26 2016-06-03
31 CISCO P 2013-11-26 2016-07-26
132 CITIGROUP P 2014-12-02 2016-04-19
8 CITIGROUP P 2014-12-02 2016-07-26
85 CITRIX SYS INC P 2014-12-02 2015-11-09
6 CITRIX SYS INC P 2014-12-02 2016-02-23
14 CITRIX SYS INC P 2014-12-02 2016-06-03
9 CITRIX SYS INC P 2014-12-02 2016-07-26
11 COCA COLA P 2016-01-27 2016-02-23
35 COCA COLA P 2016-06-03 2016-07-26
13 COGNIZANT TECHNOLOFY P 2016-01-27 2016-06-03
20 COGNIZANT TECHNOLOFY P 2016-01-27 2016-07-26
194 COMMUNITY HEALTH SYS INC P 2015-03-10 2015-11-09
3 WALT DISNEY CO P 2014-12-02 2016-02-23
88 WALT DISNEY CO P 2014-12-02 2016-04-19
1449.2610 DODGE & COX P 2014-12-02 2016-07-26
16 DOLLAR GENERAL CORP P 2016-06-30 2016-07-26
7 ECOLAB INC P 2014-12-02 2016-02-23
11 ECOLAB INC P 2014-12-02 2016-06-03
13 ECOLAB INC P 2014-12-02 2016-07-26
4 EXXON MOBIL CORP P 2014-12-02 2016-02-23
6 EXXON MOBIL CORP P 2015-01-21 2016-02-23
12 EXXON MOBIL CORP P 2016-01-27 2016-02-23
18 EXXON MOBIL CORP P 2016-01-27 2016-06-03
11 EXXON MOBIL CORP P 2015-09-16 2016-07-26
18 EXXON MOBIL CORP P 2016-01-27 2016-07-26
20 FACEBOOK INC P 2015-03-10 2016-02-23
14 FACEBOOK INC P 2016-06-03 2016-07-26
27 FEDEX CORP P 2014-12-02 2016-01-27
5 FEDEX CORP P 2014-12-02 2016-02-23
17 FEDEX CORP P 2014-12-02 2016-04-19
5 FEDEX CORP P 2015-01-21 2016-04-19
9 FEDEX CORP P 2015-09-16 2016-04-19
5722.632 FIDELITY CONSERVATIVE P 2015-02-23 2015-09-16
267 FORD MOTOR CO P 2014-12-02 2015-09-08
262 FORD MOTOR CO P 2014-12-02 2015-12-11
58 FORD MOTOR CO P 2015-01-21 2015-12-11
81 GENERAL ELECTRIC P 2015-11-09 2016-02-23
19 GENERAL ELECTRIC P 2015-11-09 2016-06-03
61 GENERAL ELECTRIC P 2015-11-09 2016-07-26
9 HERSHEY FOODS P 2014-12-02 2016-02-23
51 HERSHEY FOODS P 2014-12-02 2016-06-03
30 HERSHEY FOODS P 2014-12-02 2016-06-30
13 HERSHEY FOODS P 2015-09-16 2016-06-30
121 HOLLYFRONTIER CORP P 2015-03-10 2016-06-03
64 HOLLYFRONTIER CORP P 2015-09-08 2016-06-03
23 HOLLYFRONTIER CORP P 2015-09-16 2016-06-03
61 HOLLYFRONTIER CORP P 2016-02-23 2016-06-03
3 HOME DEPOT INC P 2016-04-19 2016-07-26
11 HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL P 2014-12-02 2016-02-23
10 HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL P 2014-12-02 2016-06-03
14 HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL P 2014-12-02 2016-07-26
19 INTEL CORP COM P 2015-01-21 2016-02-23
13 INTEL CORP COM P 2015-09-16 2016-02-23
2 INTEL CORP COM P 2013-01-17 2016-06-03
32 INTEL CORP COM P 2015-09-16 2016-06-03
65 INTEL CORP COM P 2013-01-17 2016-07-26
20 INTUIT P 2015-09-08 2016-02-23
7 INTUIT P 2013-11-26 2016-06-03
5 INTUIT P 2015-01-21 2016-06-03
31 INTUIT P 2015-09-08 2016-06-03
6 INTUIT P 2015-09-16 2016-06-03
9 INTUIT P 2013-11-26 2016-07-26
176 ISHARES P 2014-12-02 2016-02-23
156 ISHARES P 2014-12-02 2016-07-26
225 ISHARES P 2014-12-02 2016-02-23
204 ISHARES P 2014-12-02 2016-07-26
2820.003 IVY HIGH INCOME FUND P 2013-11-26 2016-02-23
127.948 IVY HIGH INCOME FUND P 2014-12-02 2016-02-23
112.667 IVY HIGH INCOME FUND P 2015-01-21 2016-02-23
47.96 IVY HIGH INCOME FUND P 2015-02-23 2016-02-23
49.446 IVY HIGH INCOME FUND P 2015-03-05 2016-02-23
15 JP MORGAN CHASE & CO P 2009-07-13 2016-02-23
2 JP MORGAN CHASE & CO P 2015-01-21 2016-02-23
19 JP MORGAN CHASE & CO P 2009-07-13 2016-06-03
22 JP MORGAN CHASE & CO P 2009-07-13 2016-07-26
45 L BRANDS INC P 2015-12-11 2016-06-03
50 L BRANDS INC P 2016-01-27 2016-06-03
6 L BRANDS INC P 2016-02-23 2016-06-03
820.407 MFS COROPORATE BOND P 2016-03-30 2016-07-26
10 MATTEL INC P 2016-04-19 2016-07-26
3 MCDONALDS CORP P 2016-01-27 2016-02-23
5 MCDONALDS CORP P 2016-01-27 2016-06-03
15 MCDONALDS CORP P 2016-01-27 2016-07-26
42 MCKESSON HBOC P 2014-12-02 2016-01-27
5 MCKESSON HBOC P 2015-09-16 2016-01-27
41 MEAD JOHNSON P 2014-12-02 2016-01-27
5 MEAD JOHNSON P 2015-01-21 2016-01-27
17 MEAD JOHNSON P 2015-09-16 2016-01-27
75 MERCK & CO INC. P 2011-01-10 2015-09-08
6 MERCK & CO INC. P 2015-02-23 2015-09-08
12 MERCK & CO INC. P 2011-01-10 2016-06-03
14 MERCK & CO INC. P 2011-01-10 2016-07-26
9 MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY P 2015-09-08 2016-02-23
35 MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY P 2016-06-03 2016-07-26
40 MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL P 2015-09-08 2016-06-03
34 MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL P 2015-09-08 2016-07-26
18 NEXTERA ENERGY, INC. P 2011-01-10 2016-02-23
7 NEXTERA ENERGY, INC. P 2015-09-16 2016-02-23
7 NEXTERA ENERGY, INC. P 2011-01-10 2016-06-03
15 NEXTERA ENERGY, INC. P 2011-01-10 2016-07-26
61 NIKE INC P 2015-01-22 2016-02-23
66 NIKE INC P 2015-01-22 2016-06-03
17 NIKE INC P 2015-01-22 2016-07-26
11 NORDSTROM P 2015-09-16 2015-12-11
118 NORDSTROM P 2014-12-02 2015-12-11
27 ORACLE CORPORATION P 2014-12-02 2016-02-23
34 ORACLE CORPORATION P 2014-12-02 2016-06-03
68 ORACLE CORPORATION P 2014-12-02 2016-07-26
2509.843 PIMCO FOREIGN BOND US P 2014-12-02 2016-03-30
552.902 PIMCO FOREIGN BOND US P 2014-12-02 2016-07-26
48 PEPSICO INC P 2013-11-26 2015-09-08
1 PEPSICO INC P 2015-01-21 2015-09-08
9 PEPSICO INC P 2016-01-27 2016-02-23
6 PEPSICO INC P 2016-01-27 2016-06-03
18 PEPSICO INC P 2016-01-27 2016-07-26
28 PFIZER INC P 2025-07-31 2016-02-23
49 PFIZER INC P 2015-07-31 2016-06-03
54 PFIZER INC P 2015-07-31 2016-07-26
36 PHILLIPS 66 P 2014-12-02 2016-01-27
24 PHILLIPS 66 P 2015-01-21 2016-01-27
139 PROCTER & GAMBLE CO P 2014-12-02 2015-09-08
4 PROCTER & GAMBLE CO P 2015-02-23 2015-09-08
9 PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL INC P 2013-11-26 2016-06-03
9 PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL INC P 2013-11-26 2016-07-26
1202.033 PRUDENTIAL HIGH YIELD FUND P 2016-02-23 2016-07-26
83 QUALCOMM INC P 2014-12-02 2015-12-11
7 QUALCOMM INC P 2014-12-02 2016-02-23
9 QUALCOMM INC P 2014-12-02 2016-06-03
19 QUALCOMM INC P 2014-12-02 2016-07-26
409 REGAL ENTMT GROUP P 2015-01-22 2016-01-27
108 REGAL ENTMT GROUP P 2015-09-16 2016-01-27
51 SCHUMBERGER LTD P 2014-12-02 2016-01-27
25 SCHUMBERGER LTD P 2014-12-02 2016-02-23
7 SCHLUMBERGER LTD COM P 2014-12-02 2016-06-03
25 SCHLUMBERGER LTD COM P 2014-12-02 2016-07-26
23 SOUTHERN CO P 2015-12-11 2016-02-23
12 SOUTHERN CO P 2015-12-11 2016-06-03
39 SOUTHERN CO P 2015-12-11 2015-07-26
126 STARBUCKS P 2014-12-02 2015-09-08
8 STARBUCKS P 2014-12-02 2016-02-23
34 STARBUCKS P 2016-06-03 2016-07-26
8 STRYKER CORP P 2016-01-27 2016-02-23
14 STRYKER CORP P 2016-01-27 2016-06-03
15 STRYKER CORP P 2016-01-27 2016-07-26
49 SUNTRUST BANKS P 2015-03-10 2016-06-03
33 SUNTRUST BANKS P 2015-03-10 2016-07-26
4286.2710 TCW CORE FIXED P 2014-12-02 2016-07-26
1223.403 TCW CORE FIXED P 2015-02-23 2016-07-26
80.995 TCW CORE FIXED P 2015-03-05 2016-07-26
2272.727 TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND P 2013-11-26 2016-03-30
434.037 TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND P 2013-11-26 2016-07-26
4 TERMO ELECTRON P 2014-12-02 2016-02-23
5 THERMO ELECTRON CORP P 2014-12-02 2016-06-03
6 TERMO ELECTRON P 2014-12-02 2016-07-26
12 3M CO COM P 2014-12-02 2016-02-23
6 3M CO COM P 2014-12-02 2016-06-03
4 3M CO COM P 2014-12-02 2016-07-26
7 3M CO COM P 2015-09-16 2014-12-02
42 UNION PACIFIC CORP P 2014-12-02 2016-01-27
13 UNION PACIFIC CORP P 2014-12-02 2016-02-23
5 UNION PACIFIC CORP P 2014-12-02 2016-06-03
11 UNION PACIFIC CORP P 2014-12-02 2016-07-26
10 UNITED TECHNOLOGIES P 2014-12-02 2016-02-23
11 UNITED TECHNOLOGIES P 2014-12-02 2016-06-03
18 UNITED TECHNOLOGIES P 2014-12-02 2016-07-26
32 VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS COM P 2016-01-27 2016-02-23
11 VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS COM P 2016-01-27 2016-06-03
6 VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS COM P 2008-05-22 2016-07-26
13 VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS COM P 2015-01-21 2016-07-26
8 VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS COM P 2015-09-16 2016-07-26
34 VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS COM P 2016-01-27 2016-07-26
5 VERTEX PHARM P 2015-04-09 2016-06-03
8 VERTEX PHARM P 2015-04-09 2016-07-26
2556.668 VIRTUS P 2013-11-26 2015-09-16
153.458 VIRUTS P 2014-12-02 2015-09-16
45.43 VIRTUS P 2015-01-21 2015-09-16
143.2110 VIRTUS P 2013-11-26 2016-02-23
895.3110 VIRTUS P 2013-11-26 2016-03-18
13 WALMART P 2016-01-27 2016-02-23
15 WALMART P 2016-01-27 2016-06-03
24 WALMART P 2016-01-27 2016-07-26
12 WASTE MANAGEMENT P 2013-11-26 2016-02-23
7 WASTE MANAGEMENT P 2015-09-16 2016-02-23
10 WASTE MANAGEMENT P 2013-11-26 2016-06-03
17 WASTE MANAGEMENT P 2013-11-26 2016-07-26
10 WELLS GARGO & CO P 2014-12-02 2016-02-23
16 WELLS GARGO & CO P 2014-12-02 2016-06-03
8 WELLS GARGO & CO P 2014-12-02 2016-07-26
21 WELLS GARGO & CO P 2015-01-21 2015-10-10
7 WELLS GARGO & CO P 2015-09-16 2016-07-26
23 WHOLE FOODS P 2016-06-03 2016-07-26
6 ALLERGAN, INC P 2016-06-03 2016-07-26
16 EATON CORP P 2016-04-19 2016-07-26
127 INVESCO LTD P 2013-11-26 2016-01-27
3 INVESCO LTD P 2015-01-21 2016-01-27
21 INVESCO LTD P 2013-11-26 2016-06-03
17 INVESCO LTD P 2013-11-26 2016-07-26
15 MEDTRONIC PLC P 2015-12-11 2016-06-03
22 MEDTRONIC PLC P 2015-12-11 2016-07-26
25 CHUBB LIMITED P 2015-11-09 2016-02-23
9 CHUBB LIMITED P 2015-11-09 2016-06-03
12 CHUBB LIMITED P 2015-11-09 2016-07-26
54 LYONDELLBASELL P 2013-11-26 2015-12-11
7 LYONDELLBASELL P 2015-09-16 2015-12-11
8 LYONDELLBASELL P 2013-11-26 2016-07-26
2 BLACKROCK US OPPORTUNITIES P 2013-11-26 2016-07-26
26 PROCTER & GAMPLE CO P 2014-12-02 2015-08-15
83 MYLAN NV P 2015-03-02 2015-08-15
(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 1,943   1,877 66
b 939   850 89
c 2,271   1,877 394
d 10,162   10,668 -506
e 1,411   1,218 193
1,473   1,213 260
736   752 -16
1,507   1,503 4
489   479 10
458   419 39
961   838 123
2,446   4,077 -1,631
556   870 -314
278   402 -124
311   330 -19
628   604 24
548   549 -1
784   1,001 -217
2,137   2,753 -616
2,440   1,770 670
1,877   1,816 61
500   462 38
1,501   1,097 404
12,049   11,200 849
628   610 18
710   610 100
1,581   1,579 2
1,604   1,390 214
226   187 39
1,510   1,264 246
584   540 44
288   270 18
1,319   1,260 59
4,452   4,588 -136
848   918 -70
1,747   1,705 42
53   42 11
556   531 25
611   445 166
960   657 303
6,002   7,127 -1,125
353   432 -79
6,947   5,611 1,336
418   396 22
1,195   924 271
797   594 203
481   464 17
1,595   1,571 24
791   812 -21
1,173   1,249 -76
6,114   9,392 -3,278
290   279 11
9,036   8,195 841
52,927   65,246 -12,319
1,541   1,499 42
726   742 -16
1,303   1,167 136
1,553   1,379 174
328   376 -48
492   550 -58
985   915 70
1,588   1,373 215
1,010   797 213
1,652   1,373 279
2,143   1,564 579
1,702   1,658 44
3,527   4,865 -1,338
671   901 -230
2,849   3,063 -214
838   898 -60
1,509   1,333 176
57,341   57,398 -57
3,634   4,253 -619
3,623   4,173 -550
802   875 -73
2,367   2,423 -56
570   568 2
1,928   1,824 104
806   901 -95
4,765   5,108 -343
3,356   3,005 351
1,454   1,144 310
3,274   4,586 -1,312
1,731   3,019 -1,288
622   1,042 -420
1,650   1,921 -271
412   411 1
1,156   1,072 84
1,143   975 168
1,617   1,365 252
556   685 -129
381   365 16
63   44 19
1,009   899 110
2,274   1,442 832
1,959   1,745 214
752   511 241
537   436 101
3,330   2,704 626
644   509 135
1,030   657 373
23,187   25,198 -2,011
24,141   22,335 1,806
23,109   24,928 -1,819
24,788   22,601 2,187
18,612   24,703 -6,091
844   1,072 -228
744   900 -156
317   388 -71
326   402 -76
861   507 354
115   112 3
1,220   643 577
1,409   744 665
3,211   4,391 -1,180
3,567   4,776 -1,209
428   505 -77
11,699   11,313 386
329   341 -12
352   362 -10
606   604 2
1,849   1,811 38
7,108   8,824 -1,716
846   985 -139
2,869   4,218 -1,349
350   503 -153
1,190   1,268 -78
3,937   2,804 1,133
315   351 -36
679   449 230
821   523 298
387   391 -4
1,938   1,806 132
1,803   1,701 102
1,554   1,446 108
2,076   948 1,128
807   669 138
852   369 483
1,936   790 1,146
3,677   2,882 795
3,562   3,118 444
979   803 176
617   792 -175
6,623   8,879 -2,256
1,001   1,140 -139
1,327   1,435 -108
2,799   2,871 -72
25,500   28,361 -2,861
5,811   6,248 -437
4,403   4,075 328
92   98 -6
897   869 28
614   580 34
1,960   1,739 221
843   1,008 -165
1,694   1,764 -70
1,985   1,943 42
2,774   2,659 115
1,849   1,560 289
9,712   12,594 -2,882
279   341 -62
685   809 -124
682   809 -127
6,503   5,866 637
4,003   6,019 -2,016
356   508 -152
492   653 -161
1,164   1,378 -214
6,973   8,247 -1,274
1,841   1,994 -153
3,338   4,378 -1,040
1,854   2,146 -292
527   601 -74
2,005   2,146 -141
1,126   1,016 110
604   530 74
2,123   1,722 401
6,905   5,054 1,851
468   321 147
1,982   1,869 113
792   809 -17
1,585   1,416 169
1,741   1,517 224
2,092   2,024 68
1,401   1,363 38
48,692   48,135 557
13,898   13,800 98
920   912 8
26,000   29,614 -3,614
4,935   5,656 -721
525   513 12
764   641 123
946   769 177
1,887   1,914 -27
1,010   957 53
710   638 72
1,243   976 267
2,973   4,933 -1,960
1,045   1,527 -482
429   587 -158
1,010   1,292 -282
921   1,100 -179
1,105   1,210 -105
1,922   1,980 -58
1,622   1,555 67
560   535 25
333   212 121
721   625 96
443   361 82
1,885   1,653 232
468   617 -149
755   988 -233
23,010   24,518 -1,508
1,381   1,585 -204
409   466 -57
1,213   1,373 -160
8,183   8,586 -403
852   836 16
1,064   965 99
1,776   1,543 233
677   549 128
395   346 49
614   457 157
1,143   777 366
487   543 -56
799   868 -69
385   434 -49
1,010   1,096 -86
337   359 -22
786   783 3
1,487   1,480 7
1,019   1,011 8
3,718   4,392 -674
88   108 -20
638   726 -88
485   588 -103
1,241   1,148 93
1,913   1,683 230
2,912   2,823 89
1,146   1,016 130
1,544   1,355 189
4,677   4,147 530
606   576 30
629   614 15
723   610 113
2,008   2,356 -348
4,668   4,789 -121
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       66
b       89
c       394
d       -506
e       193
      260
      -16
      4
      10
      39
      123
      -1,631
      -314
      -124
      -19
      24
      -1
      -217
      -616
      670
      61
      38
      404
      849
      18
      100
      2
      214
      39
      246
      44
      18
      59
      -136
      -70
      42
      11
      25
      166
      303
      -1,125
      -79
      1,336
      22
      271
      203
      17
      24
      -21
      -76
      -3,278
      11
      841
      -12,319
      42
      -16
      136
      174
      -48
      -58
      70
      215
      213
      279
      579
      44
      -1,338
      -230
      -214
      -60
      176
      -57
      -619
      -550
      -73
      -56
      2
      104
      -95
      -343
      351
      310
      -1,312
      -1,288
      -420
      -271
      1
      84
      168
      252
      -129
      16
      19
      110
      832
      214
      241
      101
      626
      135
      373
      -2,011
      1,806
      -1,819
      2,187
      -6,091
      -228
      -156
      -71
      -76
      354
      3
      577
      665
      -1,180
      -1,209
      -77
      386
      -12
      -10
      2
      38
      -1,716
      -139
      -1,349
      -153
      -78
      1,133
      -36
      230
      298
      -4
      132
      102
      108
      1,128
      138
      483
      1,146
      795
      444
      176
      -175
      -2,256
      -139
      -108
      -72
      -2,861
      -437
      328
      -6
      28
      34
      221
      -165
      -70
      42
      115
      289
      -2,882
      -62
      -124
      -127
      637
      -2,016
      -152
      -161
      -214
      -1,274
      -153
      -1,040
      -292
      -74
      -141
      110
      74
      401
      1,851
      147
      113
      -17
      169
      224
      68
      38
      557
      98
      8
      -3,614
      -721
      12
      123
      177
      -27
      53
      72
      267
      -1,960
      -482
      -158
      -282
      -179
      -105
      -58
      67
      25
      121
      96
      82
      232
      -149
      -233
      -1,508
      -204
      -57
      -160
      -403
      16
      99
      233
      128
      49
      157
      366
      -56
      -69
      -49
      -86
      -22
      3
      7
      8
      -674
      -20
      -88
      -103
      93
      230
      89
      130
      189
      530
      30
      15
      113
      -348
      -121
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 -36,296
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 418,369 8,919,125 0.04691
2013 383,974 8,330,676 0.04609
2012 212,352 8,165,519 0.02601
2011 364,071 8,228,745 0.04424
2010 154,878 6,197,499 0.02499
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.188239
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
0.037648
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
9,809,827
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
369,320
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
1,956
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
371,276
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
419,340
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 1,956
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 1,956
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 1,956
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 3,493
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 3,493
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 1,537
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet1,537 RefundedBullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
No
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
  • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletIL
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 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 addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletDEBORAH RAHN Telephone no.bullet (618) 688-0611

    Located atbullet1301 WALNUT STMURPHYSBOROIL ZIP+4bullet62966
    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 bullet2014, 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
    Yes
     
    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
     
    No
    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
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
    No
    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
    JAMES A LAWDER Secretary
    1.00
    0    
    619 S 19TH ST
    MURPHYSBORO,IL62966
    STEVE GRACE GOVERNOR
    1.00
    0    
    205 S RUSSELL
    AVA,IL62907
    BERT OZBURN Chairman
    1.00
    0    
    2230 DEWEY ST
    MURPHYSBORO,IL62966
    GERALD SPIETH GOVERNOR
    1.00
    0    
    MAIN STREET
    AVA,IL62907
    THOMAS JONES GOVERNOR
    1.00
    0    
    7 TWELVE OAKS DRIVE
    MURPHYSBORO,IL62966
    BILL WILSON GOVERNOR
    1.00
    0    
    206 S 5TH DY
    AVA,IL62907
    SCOTT R MALONEY GOVERNOR
    1.00
    0    
    66 MAYNOR COURT
    MURPHYSBORO,IL62966
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position
    (c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation
    (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet  
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    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
     
    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
    1,575,294
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    40,842
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    8,343,079
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    9,959,215
    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
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    9,959,215
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    149,388
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    9,809,827
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    490,491
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    490,491
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    1,956
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    1,956
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    488,535
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    488,535
    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
    488,535
    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
    419,340
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
     
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    419,340
    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
    1,956
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    417,384
    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 7 488,535
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 433,402
    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$ 419,340
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a 419,340
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....
     
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........
    0
    d Applied to 2015 distributable amount.....  
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
    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  
    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 .............
    14,062
    f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........
    488,535
    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
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....
             
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........
             
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....
             
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)
             
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...
             
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....
             
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....
             
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization
             
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    ELIZABETH A SMYSOR CHARITABLE TRUST
    PO BOX 1166
    MURPHYSBORO,IL62966
    (618) 684-5911
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    APPLICATION FORMS TO BE OBTAINED FROM ABOVE ADDRESS
    cAny submission deadlines:
    MARCH 1
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    PROJECTS WITHIN CITY OF MURPHYSBORO AND CITY OF AVA ILLINOIS
    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
    TRICO CUSD176
    PO BOX 336
    CAMPBELL HILL,IL62916
    NONE PUBLIC SCHOLARSHIPS, CLASSROOM EQUIPMENT. 18,200
    MURPHYSBORO CUSD186
    50 BLACKWOOD DRIVE
    MURPHYSBORO,IL62966
    NONE PUBLIC SCHOLARSHIPS, CLASSROOM EQUIPMENT, SCHOOL ACTIVITIES. 87,400
    MURPHYSBORO FOOD PANTRY
    906 NORTH 14TH STREET
    MURPHYSBORO,IL62966
    NONE PUBLIC REFILL FOOD PANTRY SUPPLIES 25,000
    MURPHYSBORO PARK DISTRICT
    710 SOUTH 24TH STREET
    MURPHYSBORO,IL62966
    NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSES OF PARK DISTRICT NEEDS 30,000
    MURPHYSBORO BASEBALL INC
    1923 N 7TH ST EXT
    MURPHYSBORO,IL62966
    NONE PUBLIC BASEBALL SUPPLIES AND FIELD MAINTENANCE. 15,000
    CITY OF AVA
    312 WEST MAIN ST
    AVA,IL62907
    NONE PUBLIC CITY INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS.FIRE DEPARTMENT SUPPLIES. 60,000
    AVA FOOD PANTRY
    AVA
    AVA,IL62907
    NONE PUBLIC REFILL FOOD PANTRY SUPPLIES 5,550
    AVA SENIOR CITIZENS
    AVA
    AVA,IL62907
    NONE PUBLIC GENERAL OPERATIONS 5,000
    MURPHYSBORO SOCCER INC
    PO BOX 664
    MURPHYSBORO,IL62966
    NONE PUBLIC SOCCER SUPPLIES AND FIELD MAINTENANCE. 40,000
    AVA EVERGREEN CEMETERY
    AVA
    AVA,IL62907
    NONE PUBLIC CEMETERY MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL CARE 12,000
    AVA LITTLE LEAGUE
    PO BOX 391
    AVA,IL62907
    NONE PUBLIC YOUTH BASEBALL ACTIVITIES. 12,000
    JOHN A LOGAN MUSEUM
    1613 EDITH STREET
    MURPHYSBORO,IL62966
    NONE PUBLIC MUSEUM ACTIVITIES. 15,000
    IMMANUEL LUTHERN SCHOOL
    1915 PINE STREET
    MURPHYSBORO,IL62966
    NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSES. 10,000
    ST ANDREW SCHOOL
    723 MULBERRY STREET
    MURPHYSBORO,IL62966
    NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSES. 10,000
    THE HISTORIC LIBERTY THEATRE
    PO BOX 1603
    MURPHYSBORO,IL62966
    NONE PUBLIC AIR CONDITIONING REPAIRS, IMPROVEMENTS AND THEATER OPERATIONAL NEEDS. 10,000
    CITY OF MURPHYSBORO
    202 NORTH 11TH ST
    MURPHYSBORO,IL62966
    NONE PUBLIC CITY PLANNING, INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS AND REVITILIZATION NEEDS. 25,000
    AVA BOY SCOUTS
    AVA
    AVA,IL62907
    NONE PUBLIC SCOUT ACTIVITIES. 3,000
    TRICO AREA FOOD FOR YOUTH
    AVA
    AVA,IL62907
    NONE PUBLIC FOOD FOR YOUTH SUPPLIES 5,550
    Total .................................bullet 3a 388,700
    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 ...........
        14 188  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 35,943  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....     16 187,038  
    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 -36,296  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue:
    aROYALTY INCOME
        15 25  
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   186,898  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13186,898
    (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
    Sign Here
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's name SmallBullet
    Firm's EIN SmallBullet
    Firm's address SmallBullet


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    Form 990-PF (2015)
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    SMYSOR ELIZABETH CHARITABLE 8455000017
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