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
2014
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2014, or tax year beginning 2014, and ending , 20
Name of foundation
DYER-IVES FOUNDATION
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)161 OTTAWA NW SUITE 105-M   Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
GRAND RAPIDS, MI49503
A Employer identification number

38-6049657
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(616) 454-4502
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. bullet
2. bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$1,789,297J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
F bullet
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach
schedule)..............  
2 Check bullet
Sch. B ...............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 1,612 1,612  
4 Dividends and interest from securities......      
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 Click to see attachment 172,422
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 2,710,296
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 172,422
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).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 174,034 174,034  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 75,000     67,500
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 75,000     75,000
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 30,000     28,500
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 1,034      
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 22,851      
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 1,259     1,133
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 11,811     11,201
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 291    
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see list of attachments 158,001 -118   136,123
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 375,247 -118   319,457
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 684,315 684,315
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 1,059,562 -118   1,003,772
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -885,528
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 174,152
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2014)
Form 990-PF (2014)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing...............   1  
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 122,187 21,212 21,212
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use...............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges...........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)   1,765,402 1,765,402
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 2,707,060    
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)...........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet10,026
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet9,058 1,310 Click to see attachment968 968
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment1,350 Click to see attachment1,715 Click to see attachment1,715
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 2,831,907 1,789,298 1,789,297
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................. 462,238 474,439
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 attachment188 Click to see attachment93
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).......... 462,426 474,532
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted................... 2,369,481 1,314,766
25 Temporarily restricted................    
26 Permanently restricted................    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds.........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)...... 2,369,481 1,314,766
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).. 2,831,907 1,789,298
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 2,369,481
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 -885,528
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3  
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 1,483,953
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 5 169,187
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 1,314,766
Form 990-PF (2014)
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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 10966.670 SHS ASTON/RIVER ROAD P 2013-01-01 2014-09-04
b 8530.474 SHS COOK AND BYNUM FUND P 2013-01-01 2014-09-04
c 5446.473 SHS FPA CRESCENT FUND P 2013-01-01 2014-09-04
d 15687.756 SHS IVA INTERNATIONAL P 2013-01-01 2014-09-04
e 59795.713 SHS PIMCO UNCONSTRAINED P 2013-01-01 2014-09-04
20204.75 SHS ROUMELL OPPORTUNISTIC P 2013-01-01 2014-09-04
38105.125 SHS FPA NEW INCOME P 2013-01-01 2014-09-05
36746.121 SHS FAIRHOLME FOCUSED INC. P 2013-01-01 2014-09-05
18254.019 SHS GOTHAM ABSOLUTE RETURN P 2013-01-01 2014-11-24
(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 126,755   124,817 1,938
b 136,638   122,849 13,789
c 188,482   145,019 43,463
d 285,497   244,484 41,013
e 677,466   659,092 18,374
212,332   224,307 -11,975
390,177   398,068 -7,891
432,849   369,198 63,651
260,100   250,040 10,060
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       1,938
b       13,789
c       43,463
d       41,013
e       18,374
      -11,975
      -7,891
      63,651
      10,060
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 2 172,422
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))
2013 1,118,894 3,487,206 0.320857
2012 660,199 4,686,657 0.140868
2011 544,823 4,997,885 0.109011
2010 408,016 5,362,568 0.076086
2009 421,552 5,005,339 0.084220
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.731042
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 0.146208
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2014 from Part X, line 5..... 4 2,379,184
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 347,856
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 1,742
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 349,598
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 1,003,772
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See
the Part VI instructions.
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see page 18 of the instructions)
1a Bulletand enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 1,742
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 1,742
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 1,742
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2014 estimated tax payments and 2013 overpayment credited to 2014 6a 3,453
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 3,453
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 1,711
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet1,711 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
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
Yes
 
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
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 2014 or the taxable year beginning in 2014 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletWWW.DYER-IVES.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletLINDA PATTERSON Telephone no.bullet (616) 454-4502
    Located atbullet161 OTTAWA NW SUITE 105-MSUITE 105-MGRAND RAPIDSMI ZIP+4bullet49503
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2014, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?........................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?.................
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).........
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2014?.............
    1c
     
     
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2014, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2014?...............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?........................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2014 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2014.)....................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2014?
    4b
     
    No
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?...............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)..................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?........
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
     
    .........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
    LINDA PATTERSON EXECUTIVE DI
    30.00     		75,000 7,500 0
    161 OTTAWA AVE NW
    SUITE 105-M
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503
    JOHN R HUNTING CHAIRMAN
    2.00     		0 0 0
    161 OTTAWA AVE NW
    SUITE 105-M
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503
    JOHN D HIBBARD JR VICE CHAIRMA
    2.00     		0 0 0
    161 OTTAWA AVE NW
    SUITE 105-M
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503
    STEVE BUCKRIDGE PRESIDENT
    2.00     		0 0 0
    161 OTTAWA AVE NW
    SUITE 105-M
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503
    BETTY ZYLSTRA VICE PRESIDE
    2.00     		0 0 0
    161 OTTAWA AVE NW
    SUITE 105-M
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503
    R MALCOLM CUMMING SECRETARY
    2.00     		0 0 0
    161 OTTAWA AVE NW
    SUITE 105-M
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503
    SUSAN COBB TREASURER
    2.00     		0 0 0
    161 OTTAWA AVE NW
    SUITE 105-M
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503
    ROSALYNN BLISS DIRECTOR
    2.00     		0 0 0
    2355 KNAPP ST NE
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49505
    DOTTI CLUNE DIRECTOR
    2.00     		0 0 0
    161 OTTAWA AVE NW
    SUITE 105-M
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503
    JOCELYN DETTLOFF DIRECTOR
    2.00     		0 0 0
    161 OTTAWA AVE NW
    SUITE 105-M
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503
    JULIA A GUEVARA DIRECTOR
    2.00     		0 0 0
    161 OTTAWA AVE NW
    SUITE 105-M
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503
    ANDY GUY DIRECTOR
    2.00     		0 0 0
    161 OTTAWA AVE NW
    SUITE 105-M
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503
    PAUL HAAN DIRECTOR
    2.00     		0 0 0
    161 OTTAWA AVE NW
    SUITE 105-M
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503
    CARL KELLY DIRECTOR
    2.00     		0 0 0
    161 OTTAWA AVE NW
    SUITE 105-M
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503
    JOSE L REYNA DIRECTOR
    2.00     		0 0 0
    300 MONROE AVE NW
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503
    LEVI A RICKERT DIRECTOR
    2.00     		0 0 0
    161 OTTAWA AVE NW
    SUITE 105-M
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503
    DAREL ROSS II DIRECTOR
    2.00     		0 0 0
    161 OTTAWA AVE NW
    SUITE 105-M
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503
    CARLOS SANCHEZ DIRECTOR
    2.00     		0 0 0
    161 OTTAWA AVE NW
    SUITE 105-M
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503
    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
    LEE NELSON WEBBER PROGRAM DIRE
    40.00     		75,000 15,000  
    161 OTTAWA AVE NW
    SUITE 105-M
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503
    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 PROGRAM GRANTS HELPING ORGANIZATIONS TO WORK ON SPECIFIC PROJECTS THAT BETTER THE WELFARE OF THE GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY. 684,315
    2 NEIGHBORHOOD INITIATIVE PROJECT FOR LOCAL ENTITIES, AND NATIONAL RESEARCH ON RECOMMENDED PRACTICES FOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 101,720
    3 KENT COUNTY POETRY COMPETITION TO ENCOURAGE EXCELLENCE IN WRITING AND PROVIDE RECOGNITION FOR LOCAL WORK OF HIGH QUALITY 4,331
    4  
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 8
    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  
    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,
    see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    2,286,114
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    129,301
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    2,415,415
    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
    2,415,415
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    36,231
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    2,379,184
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    118,959
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    118,959
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2014 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    1,742
    b
    Income tax for 2014. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    1,742
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    117,217
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    117,217
    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
    117,217
    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
    1,003,772
    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
    1,003,772
    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
    1,742
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    1,002,030
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2013     		(c)
    2013     		(d)
    2014
    1 Distributable amount for 2014 from Part XI, line 7 117,217
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2014:
    a Enter amount for 2013 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014:
    a From 2009....... 175,693
    b From 2010....... 141,513
    c From 2011....... 297,233
    d From 2012....... 429,060
    e From 2013....... 939,228
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 1,982,727
    4Qualifying distributions for 2014 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 1,003,772
    a Applied to 2013, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions).........     		 
    d Applied to 2014 distributable amount..... 117,217
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 886,555
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2014.    
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 2,869,282
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ...........     		 
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2013. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		 
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2009 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		175,693
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2015.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		2,693,589
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2010.... 141,513
    b Excess from 2011.... 297,233
    c Excess from 2012.... 429,060
    d Excess from 2013.... 939,228
    e Excess from 2014.... 886,555
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2014, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2014 (b) 2013 (c) 2012 (d) 2011
             
    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).)
    JOHN R HUNTING
    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:
    LINDA PATTERSON
    161 OTTAWA AVE NW SUITE 105-M
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503
    (616) 454-8545
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    DYER-IVES' APPLICATION PROCESS IS UNCOMPLICATED, OFFERING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR PROSPECTIVE COMMUNITY APPLICANTS AND A QUICK TURN AROUND ON GRANT REQUESTS. GRANT APPLICANTS ARE ASKED TO: 1) CONTACT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BY TELEPHONE OR APPOINTMENT TO DISCUSS THE REQUEST; 2) PREPARE A SPECIFIC PROPOSAL, AFTER IT IS AGREED THAT YOUR REQUEST CAN BE CONSIDERED, INCLUDING WHERE APPROPRIATE A ONE OR TWO PAGE DESCRIPTION OF YOUR ORGANIZATION AND ITS PURPOSE, THE GOALS OF YOUR PROJECT AND HOW WELL THEY WILL BE MEASURED, WHAT OTHER ORGANIZATIONS YOU WILL BE WORKING WITH TO ACCOMPLISH YOUR OBJECTIVES, HOW YOU PLAN TO CONTINUE THE PROJECT IN THE FUTURE, AND THE SPECIFIC AMOUNT OF FUNDS YOU ARE REQUESTING. 3) APPEND THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS TO YOUR PROPOSAL: AN OPERATING BUDGET OF THE PROJECT FOR WHICH YOU ARE REQUESTING FUNDS; A COPY OF YOUR ORGANIZATION'S IRS 501(C)(3) FORM; A LISTING OF YOUR ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. 4) SEND ONE COPY OF THE PROPOSAL TO THE FOUNDATION'S OFFICE. 5) MEE
    cAny submission deadlines:
    THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT OPERATE ON A GRANTMAKING CYCLE, PREFERRING TO ACCOMODATE APPLICANTS BY REVIE
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    THE FOUNDATION FAVORS PROPOSALS WHICH MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION; DEMONSTRATE MEANINGFUL INVOLVEMENT BY VOLUNTEERS, CITIZENS, RESIDENTS, SERVICE RECIPIENTS, OR OTHER GRASS ROOTS NEIGHBORHOOD GROUPS; EVIDENCE A PERSONAL COMMITMENT BY THE LEADERSHIP INVOLVED; DEMONSTRATE COLLABORATION WITH GROUPS OF ALLIED INTERESTS; SUPPORT HUMAN AND ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING; EXHIBIT REALISTIC PLANS FOR SUSTAINABILITY; REFLECT A VIABLE AND PRUDENT BUDGET; IDENTIFY WHAT IS TO BE ACCOMPLISHED AND HOW IT WILL BE DOCUMENTED. AS A CATALYST, THE DYER-IVES FOUNDATION SEEKS COMPETENCE THAT WILL DEOMONSTRATE AN IMPACT GREATER THAN THE DOLLAR VALUE OF IT'S GRANT, AND PROGRAMS THAT ARE CONSISTENT WITH MANAGED URBAN-GROWTH STRATEGIES. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT GENERALLY CONSIDER ANNUAL DRIVES, BUILDING FUNDS, SCHOLARSHIPS, CAPITAL EXPENDITURES, OR SUPPORT OF ONGOING OPERATIONS.
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    311 YOUTH HOUSING
    623 NAYLOR ST SW
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503     		    BOARD PLANNING SUPPORT 2,000
    BLANDFORD NATURE CENTER
    1715 HILLBURN AVE NW
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49504     		    SUPPORT OPERATING CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 50,000
    CALVIN COLLEGE
    CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH
    3201 BURTON ST SE
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49546     		    TEST DELIBERATIVE POLLING TOOL 50,000
    COMMUNITY MEDIA CENTER
    711 BRDIGE ST NW
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49504     		    BOARD DESIGNATED HONORARY GRANT 100
    COMMUNITY MEDIA CENTER
    711 BRIDGE ST NW
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49504     		    WEBSITE SUPPORT 65
    DISABILITY ADVOCATES OF KENT COUNTY
    3600 CAMELOT CT SE
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49546     		    SUPPORT EFFORT OF SERVING AGED 50,000
    EAST HILLS COUNCIL OF NEIGHBORS
    131 EASTERN AVE SE
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503     		    SUPPORT WORKSHOP 500
    EMBELLISH
    PO BOX 1497
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49501     		    BOARD DESIGNATED HONORARY GRANT 500
    FREY FOUNDATION
    40 PEARL ST SW 1100
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503     		    REIMBURSEMENT -20,000
    FRIENDS OF GRAND RAPIDS PARKS
    PO BOX 3199
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49501     		    BOARD DESIGNATED HONORARY GRANTS 200
    FRIENDS OF GRAND RAPIDS PARKS
    PO BOX 3199
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49501     		    TREE CANOPY 47,850
    GARFIELD PARK NEIGHBORHOOD
    334 ARDMORE ST SE
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49507     		    SUPPORT COMMUINTY GARDEN 6,400
    GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    NPTA FUND
    185 OAKES ST SW
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503     		    SUPPORT NONPROFIT CAPACITY BUILDING 20,000
    GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    WEMAC CAPACITY
    185 OAKES ST SW
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503     		    SUPPORT CAPACITY BUILDING 20,000
    GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FUND
    185 OAKES ST SW
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503     		    REIMBURSEMENT -10,000
    GRAND RAPIDS ROWING ASSOCIATION
    291 NORTH PARK ST NW
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49544     		    CREATION OF VIDEO AND OTHER SUPPORT 11,000
    GRAND RAPIDS URBAN LEAGUE
    GR AFFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM
    745 EASTERN AVE SE
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503     		    GENERAL SUPPORT 48,750
    GRANDVILLE AVE ARTS AND HUMANITIES
    644 GRANDVILLE AVE SW
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503     		    SUPPORT COOK LIBRARY EXPANSION 6,500
    HEALTHY HOMES COALITION OF WM
    1545 BUCHANAN AV SW 2
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49507     		    GENERAL SUPPORT 32,550
    HEARTSIDE MINISTRY
    54 DIVISION AVE S
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503     		    SUPPORT LEED LIGHTING SYSTEM 50,000
    HERITAGE HILL ASSOCIATION
    126 COLLEGE AVE SE
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503     		    HELP IDENTIFIY AND PLAN PROJECTS 50,000
    HERITAGE HILL ASSOCIATION
    126 COLLEGE AVE SE
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503     		    PLEASANT PARK 50,000
    LINC COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION
    1167 MADISON AVE SE
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49507     		    BOARD DESIGNATED HONOARY GRANT 500
    MARY FREE BED FOUNDATION
    235 WEALTHY ST SE
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503     		    BOARD DESIGNATED HONORARY GRANT 500
    NEIGHBORHOOD VENTURES
    1514 WEALTHY ST SE 214
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49506     		    SUPPORT MICHIGAN CORRIDOR PLANNING 5,000
    NEXT STEP OF WEST MICHIGAN
    906 DIVISION AVE S
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49507     		    SUPPORT BUILDING PURCHASE AND RENO 50,000
    RIVER CITY WILD ONES
    6630 DENHAM CT SE
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49546     		    BOARD DESIGNATED HONORARY GRANTS 500
    SPOKE FOLKS
    221 LOGAN ST SW
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503     		    MOBILE REPAIR UNIT 20,000
    SPOKE FOLKS
    221 LOGAN ST SW
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503     		    BOARD DESIGNATED HONORARY GRANTS 100
    STEELCASE FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 1967
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49501     		    REIMBURSEMENT -9,800
    THE GEEK GROUP
    902 LEONARD ST NW
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49504     		    SUPPORT PHASE II OF RENOVATION 50,000
    THE HISPANIC CENTER
    1204 GRANDVILLE AVE SW
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503     		    BOARD DESIGNATED HONORARY GRANTS 500
    TRINITY REFORMED SCHOOLS OF HOPE
    1224 DAVIS AVE NW
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49504     		    BOARD DESIGNATED HONOARY GRANT 500
    WELL HOUSE
    600 CASS AVE SE
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503     		    BOARD DESIGNATED HONORARY GRANT 100
    WM ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION COUNCIL
    1007 LAKE DR SE
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49506     		    GRAND RIVER WATERSHED PROTECTION 25,000
    WM TRAILS AND GREENWAYS COALITION
    1213 CENTER ST D
    LANSING,MI48906     		    INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS 25,000
    YMCA MARY FREE BED
    5500 BURTON ST SE
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49546     		    SUPPORT SECURING ACCREDITATION 50,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 684,315
    bApproved for future payment
    ALS ASSOCIATION MICHIGAN CHAPTER
    678 FRONT AVE NW
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49504     		    VIRTURAL SERVICES PROGRAM 6,100
    AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF WM
    1279 CEDAR ST NE
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503     		    ADVOCATES FOR SENIOR TRANSIT ISSUES 50,000
    BETHANY CHRISTIAN SERVICES
    901 EASTERN AVE
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49501     		    RENOVATION AND PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT 50,000
    CATHERINE'S HEALTH CENTER
    1211 LAFAYETTE AVE NE
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49505     		    PURCHASE AND INSTALL OF EQUIPMENT 18,000
    CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS
    300 MONROE AVE
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503     		    ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION IN PLANNING 21,250
    CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS
    300 MONROE AVE
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503     		    DRY RIVER PLAN 50,000
    CRESTON NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
    205 CARRIER ST NE 1
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49505     		    ARTIFY PROJECT 13,800
    DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICES
    4328 KALAMAZOO AVE SE
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49508     		    SUPPORT OF HIRING STAFF PERSON 32,000
    GRAND RAPIDS CHILD DISCOVERY CENTER
    409 LAFAYETTE AVE SE
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503     		    COMMUNITY PARK 50,000
    GVSU JOHNSON CENTER
    201 FRONT AVE SW
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49504     		    CRI DATA PROJECT 62,500
    HEART OF WEST MICHIGAN UNITED WAY
    118 COMMERCE AVE SE 100
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503     		    PROMOTE FILING FOR TAX CREDIT 9,789
    NEIGHBORS OF BELKNAP LOOKOUT
    1042 LAFAYETTE AVE NE
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49501     		    GATEWAY PARK 50,000
    SALVATION ARMY
    4281 28TH ST SE
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49512     		    COALITION TO END HOMELESNESS 36,000
    WM ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION COUNCIL
    1007 LAKE DR SE
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49506     		    GRAND RIVER WATERSHED PROTECTION 25,000
    Total .................................bullet 3b 474,439
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    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 1,612  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....          
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6
    Net rental income or (loss) from personal property .............     		         
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory .............     		    18 172,422  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   174,034  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13174,034
    (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 (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political
    Yes
    No
    organizations?
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527?...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.
    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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    TY 2014 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    DYER-IVES FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-6049657
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING SERVICES 22,851      

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    TY 2014 AmortizationSchedule
    Name:
    DYER-IVES FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-6049657
    Description of Amortized Expenses Date Acquired, Completed, or Expended Amount Amortized Deduction for Prior Years Amortization Method Current Year Amortization Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Total Amount of Amortization
    QUICKBOOKS SOFTWARE 2005-05-25 212 212 3.0000       212

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    TY 2014 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    DYER-IVES FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-6049657
    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
    LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS 2002-08-31 12,538 12,538 S/L 7.0000        
    COPIER 2002-04-01 891 891 S/L 10.0000        
    DISPLAY BOARD 2002-04-01 350 350 S/L 10.0000        
    LINDA'S OFFICE DESK 2002-05-13 722 722 S/L 10.0000        
    REFRIGERATOR 2002-06-03 435 435 S/L 10.0000        
    PHONE SYSTEM 2002-06-30 793 793 S/L 10.0000        
    UPHOLSTERING 2002-06-10 570 570 S/L 10.0000        
    DESK AND TWO SIDE CHAIRS 2002-05-13 1,193 1,193 S/L 10.0000        
    DEK AND CREDENZA 2002-05-13 1,294 1,294 S/L 10.0000        
    BALANCE OF LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS 2002-09-01 2,083 2,083 S/L 7.0000        
    NEW COMPUTER--LINDA 2005-05-11 1,806 1,806 S/L 5.0000        
    NEW COMPUTER--LEE 2005-05-11 1,806 1,806 S/L 5.0000        
    LAPTOP COMPUTER 2007-04-17 2,168 2,168 S/L 5.0000        
    COMPUTER--LEE 2014-05-28 613 123 S/L 5.0000 122      
    COMPUTER--LINDA 2014-05-28 848 170 S/L 5.0000 169      

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    TY 2014 GainLossSaleOtherAssetsSch
    Name:
    DYER-IVES FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-6049657
    Name Date Acquired How Acquired Date Sold Purchaser Name Gross Sales Price Basis Basis Method Sales Expenses Total (net) Accumulated Depreciation
    ABANDONMENT OF LEASEHOLDS   PURCHASE 2015-03     14,621       14,621
    EQUIPMENT DISPOSED   PURCHASE 2015-08     3,824       3,824

    TY 2014 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    DYER-IVES FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-6049657
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    MUTUAL FUNDS    

    TY 2014 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    DYER-IVES FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-6049657
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
      10,026 9,058 968 968


    TY 2014 LiquidationExplanationStmt
    Name:
    DYER-IVES FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-6049657
    Statement:
    THE DYER-IVES FOUNDATION (THE FOUNDATION) IS A NONPROFIT FOUNDATION WHICH PRIMARILY PROVIDES GRANTS TO OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE WEST MICHIGAN AREA. THE FOUNDATION INTENDS TO SPEND DOWN ITS ASSETS BY AUGUST 31, 2016, AT WHICH TIME IT WOULD CEASE OPERATIONS. DUE TO THIS PLANNED SPEND DOWN, THERE WAS A DECLINE IN TOTAL ASSETS FROM AUGUST 31, 2014 TO AUGUST 31, 2015 GREATER THAN 25%. THEREFORE, THE FOUNDATION HAS ENCOUNTERED A SUBSTANTIAL CONTRACTION DURING THE TAX YEAR.


    TY 2014 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    DYER-IVES FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-6049657
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL SERVICES 1,034      


    TY 2014 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    DYER-IVES FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-6049657
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    REFUNDABLE EXCISE TAX 1,350 1,715 1,715


    TY 2014 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    DYER-IVES FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-6049657
    Description Amount
       


    TY 2014 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    DYER-IVES FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-6049657
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXPENSES        
    SUPPLIES 1,337      
    POSTAGE 512      
    EQUIPMENT-MAINTAINENCE 150      
    PHONE 1,730      
    FAX LINES 1,083      
    INTERNET 479      
    ELECTRICITY 400      
    RENT 9,958      
    PARKING 2,156      
    INSURANCE 1,474      
    BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS 1,007      
    MISCELLANEOUS 1,522      
    BANKING SERVICES 277 277    
    INVESTMENT FEES--PERSHING -30 -30    
    SUBSCRIPTIONS 138      
    PROFESSIONAL GRANTS--MEMBERSH 3,525     3,525
    POETRY COMPETITION 4,331     4,331
    NEIGHBORHOOD INITIATIVE 5,983     5,983
    PROGRAM GRANTS EXPENSES 122,284     122,284
    FEDERAL EXCISE TAX -365 -365    


    TY 2014 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    DYER-IVES FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-6049657
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    PAYROLL LIABILITIES DUE 188 93


    TY 2014 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    DYER-IVES FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-6049657
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    PAYROLL SERVICES 1,259     1,133


    TY 2014 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    DYER-IVES FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-6049657
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    STATE NONPROFIT REGISTRATION FEE 20      
    SOCIAL SECURITY-EMPLOYEE 9,300     8,835
    MEDICARE-EMPLOYEE 2,176     2,067
    STATE OF MICHIGAN 315     299