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
THE TRICO FOUNDATION
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)29100 NORTHWESTERN HIGHWAY NO 290   Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
SOUTHFIELD, MI48034
A Employer identification number

38-2702725
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(248) 948-6990
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$7,460,460J 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      
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 138,638 138,638  
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 88,572
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 2,836,979
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 88,572
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)....... Click to see attachment 137,810 137,810  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 365,020 365,020  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 30,000 15,000   15,000
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 20,685 10,343   10,342
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 5,200 2,600   2,600
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 5,201 2,794   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 106,477 26,278   0
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 167,563 57,015   27,942
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 244,806 244,806
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 412,369 57,015   272,748
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -47,349
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 308,005
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............... 37,926 162 162
2 Savings and temporary cash investments..........      
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use...............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges...........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........      
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)........... 5,602,453 Click to see attachment5,559,597 6,543,698
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment0 Click to see attachment0 Click to see attachment916,600
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 5,640,379 5,559,759 7,460,460
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue..................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).......... 0 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted...................    
25 Temporarily restricted................    
26 Permanently restricted................    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds......... 0 0
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 5,640,379 5,559,759
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)...... 5,640,379 5,559,759
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).. 5,640,379 5,559,759
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 5,640,379
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 -47,349
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3 0
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 5,593,030
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 5 33,271
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 5,559,759
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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 SECURITIES HELD AT FIDELITY P    
b SECURITIES HELD AT FIDELITY P    
c SECURITIES HELD AT FIDELITY P    
d
e
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 319,900   318,427 1,473
b 2,375,354   2,288,492 86,862
c 141,725   141,488 237
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       1,473
b       86,862
c       237
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 88,572
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 509,318 7,005,209 0.072706
2012 306,074 6,651,726 0.046014
2011 225,121 6,097,816 0.036918
2010 154,919 4,670,590 0.033169
2009 200,115 4,213,093 0.047498
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.236305
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 0.047261
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2014 from Part X, line 5..... 4 7,495,666
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 354,253
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 3,080
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 357,333
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 272,748
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 6,160
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 6,160
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 6,160
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2014 estimated tax payments and 2013 overpayment credited to 2014 6a 9,864
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 9,864
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 3,704
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet3,704 RefundedBullet 11 0
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    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 addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletBRENT TRIEST Telephone no.bullet (248) 948-6990
    Located atbullet29100 NORTHWESTERN HIGHWAY - SUITE210 SFLD MISOUTHFIELDMI ZIP+4bullet48034
    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
     
    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 2014?.............
    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 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
    WARREN J COVILLE CHAIRMAN & TREASURER
    5.00     		0 0 0
    216 BIRD KEY DRIVE
    SARASOTA,FL34236
    MARGOT E COVILLE VICE PRESIDENT
    5.00     		0 0 0
    216 BIRD KEY DRIVE
    SARASOTA,FL34236
    BRENT TRIEST PRESIDENT
    15.00     		30,000 0 20,685
    12717 LUDLOW
    HUNTINGTON WOODS,MI48070
    BETSY COVILLE SECRETARY
    2.00     		0 0 0
    510 STRATFIELD DRIVE
    LUTZ,FL33549
    HAROLD BERRY BOARD MEMBER
    1.00     		0 0 0
    29100 NORTHWESTERN HWY - SUITE 290
    SOUTHFIELD,MI48034
    BARRY ROSENBAUM BOARD MEMBER
    1.00     		0 0 0
    2000 TOWN CENTER - SUITE 1500
    SOUTHFIELD,MI48075
    GLENN TRIEST BOARD MEMBER
    1.00     		0 0 0
    23871 FOREST
    OAK PARK,MI48237
    CLAUDIA COVILLE BOARD MEMBER
    1.00     		0 0 0
    5659 PIPERS WAITE - UNIT 29
    SARASOTA,FL34235
    JONATHAN TRIEST BOARD MEMBER
    1.00     		0 0 0
    26061 STRATFORD PLACE
    OAK PARK,MI48237
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
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    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
    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
    6,613,049
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    20,321
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    976,443
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    7,609,813
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    7,609,813
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    114,147
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    7,495,666
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    374,783
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    374,783
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2014 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    6,160
    b
    Income tax for 2014. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    6,160
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    368,623
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    368,623
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    368,623
    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
    272,748
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    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
    272,748
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see instructions).................
    5
    0
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    272,748
    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 7 368,623
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2014:
    a Enter amount for 2013 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014:
    a From 2009.......  
    b From 2010.......  
    c From 2011.......  
    d From 2012.......  
    e From 2013....... 164,034
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 164,034
    4Qualifying distributions for 2014 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 272,748
    a Applied to 2013, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions).........     		0
    d Applied to 2014 distributable amount..... 272,748
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2014. 95,875 95,875
    (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 68,159
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ...........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2013. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    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) .......     		0
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2009 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2015.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		68,159
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2010....  
    b Excess from 2011....  
    c Excess from 2012....  
    d Excess from 2013.... 68,159
    e Excess from 2014....  
    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).)
    WARREN J COVILLE
    MARGOT E COVILLE
    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 email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (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
    AFRICAN WILDLIFE FEDERATION
    1400 16TH STREET NW - STE 120
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    AISH HUNTINGTON WOODS
    25725 COOLIDGE
    OAK PARK,MI48237     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 3,500
    AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
    20450 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
    SOUTHFIELD,MI48076     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 3,000
    ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND
    170 EAST COTATI AVE
    COTATI,CA94931     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    ASOLO THEATRE COMPANY
    5555 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL
    SARASOTA,FL34243     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 6,000
    ASPCA
    42 EAST 42ND ST
    NEW YORK,NY101286804     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    BIG CAT RESCUE
    128032 EAST STREET
    TAMPA,FL33625     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    BRANSFORD COMPASSION CLUB
    PO BOX 768
    BRANFORD,CT06405     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 6,590
    BROADWAY CARESEQUITY FIGHTS AIDS
    165 W 46TH STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10036     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 1,500
    BUILD
    1716 MILVIA STREET
    BERKELEY,CA94709     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 5,000
    C O T S
    26 PETERBORO
    DETROIT,MI48201     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 5,000
    CENTER FOR CREATIVE STUDIES
    201 EAST KIRBY
    DETROIT,MI48202     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 5,000
    CHAVREI LOMDEI TORAH
    15230 LINCOLN
    OAK PARK,MI48237     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 10,000
    CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF MICHIGAN
    3901 BEAUBIEN
    DETROIT,MI482012196     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 2,500
    CONGREGATION BETH SHALOM RODFE ZEDEK
    55 EAST KINGS HIGHWAY
    CHESTER,CT06412     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 3,880
    CRANBROOK ACADEMY OF ART
    PO BOX 801
    BLOOMFIELD HILLS,MI48303     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE
    1130 17TH STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    DETROIT JEWISH NEWS FOUNDATION
    29200 NORTHWESTERN HIGHWAY - STE
    110
    SOUTHFIELD,MI48034     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    DETROIT PIT CREW
    38028 ROCKHILL STREET
    CLINTON TWP,MI48036     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 4,500
    ELEPHANT AID INTERNATIONAL
    4128 BUFFALO ROAD
    HOGENWALD,TN38462     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 2,000
    ESPWA
    990 GRANDVIEW AVENUE
    PITTSBURGH,PA15237     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 2,000
    FEEDING PETS OF THE HOMELESS
    206 S DIVISION ST - STE 10
    CARSON CITY,NV897034276     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    FRIENDS OF ANIMALS
    777 POST ROAD
    DARIEN,CT06820     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    FRIENDS OF HOG ISLAND
    PO BOX 242
    BREMEN,ME04551     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 3,000
    GLEANERS COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
    2131 BEAUFAIT
    DETROIT,MI48207     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 5,000
    HELLO BULLY
    4885-A MCKNIGHT RD 197
    PITTSBURGH,PA15237     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    HILLEL - UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
    1429 HILL STREET
    ANN ARBOR,MI48104     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 2,500
    HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL CENTER
    28123 ORCHARD LAKE ROAD
    FARMINGTON HILLS,MI48334     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 1,316
    HONOR ANIMAL RESCUE
    4951 LORRAINE ROAD
    BRADENTON,FL34211     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 2,000
    HUMANE FARMING ASSOCIATION
    PO BOX 3577
    SAN RAFAEL,CA94912     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    HUMANE SOCIETY OF TAMPA
    3607 NORTH ARMENIA AVENUE
    TAMPA,FL33607     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
    2100 L STREET
    WASHINGTON,DC20037     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    IN DEFENSE OF ANIMALS
    3010 KEMER BLVD
    SAN RAFAEL,CA94901     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    JARC
    30301 NORTHWESTERN HWY
    FARMINGTON HILLS,MI48334     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 2,500
    JEWISH HOSPICE AND CHAPLAINCY NETWORK
    6555 WEST MAPLE ROAD
    WEST BLOOMFIELD,MI48322     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 3,250
    JEWISH RESOURCE CENTER
    18877 WEST TEN MILE ROAD
    SOUTHFIELD,MI48075     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 10,000
    JEWISH VOCATIONAL SERVICE
    29699 SOUTHFIELD ROAD
    SOUTHFIELD,MI48076     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    KADIMA
    15999 WEST 12 MILE ROAD - 2ND FLOOR
    SOUTHFIELD,MI48076     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 1,350
    KOLLEL OF GREATER DETROIT
    15230 LINCOLN
    OAK PARK,MI48237     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 5,000
    MACHON L'TORAH
    15221 WEST TEN MILE ROAD
    OAK PARK,MI48237     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    MICHIGAN HUMANE SOCIETY
    30300 TELEGRAPH ROAD - STE 220
    BINGHAM FARMS,MI480254507     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 2,225
    MISCELLANEOUS CONTRIBUTIONS EACH LESS THAN 1000
    28100 NW HWY - STE 290
    SOUTHFIELD,MI48034     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 14,720
    MOTE MARINE LABORATORY
    1600 KEN THOMPSON PARKWAY
    SARASOTA,FL34236     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 7,000
    MSU GRAN FONDO
    15 MICHIGAN ST NE - STE 450
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 2,000
    NATIONAL PARKS CONSERVATION
    1300 19TH STREET
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    NEW HAVEN LEON SISTER PROJECT
    608 WHITNEY AVENUE
    NEW HAVEN,CT06511     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 9,000
    ORANGUTAN FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL
    4201 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 407
    LOS ANGELES,CA90010     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 2,500
    OUT OF THE PITS
    PO BOX 2311
    ALBANY,NY12220     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    PETS FOR VETS
    560 IRIS WAY
    HAMPSTEAD,NC28443     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    PIT BULL HAPPENINGS RESCUE
    9438 US HWY 19N
    PORT RICHEY,FL34668     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    RINGLING MUSEUM OF ART FOUNDATION
    5401 BAY SHORE ROAD
    SARASOTA,FL34234     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 50,000
    SAY DETROIT
    150 STIMPTON STREET
    DETROIT,MI48201     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 2,750
    SCLERODERMA FOUNDATION
    30301 NORTHWESTERN HWY
    FARMINGTON HILLS,MI48334     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    STOP ANIMAL EXPLOITATION NOW
    1081-B STATE RD 28 280
    MILFORD,OH45150     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    SUNCOAST PRIMATE SANCTUARY FOUNDATION INC
    4612 ALTERNATE 19
    PALM HARBOR,FL34863     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    THE AL KATZ CENTER
    713 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE - STE 105
    SARASOTA,FL34236     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 5,000
    THE TURTLE HOSPITAL
    2396 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY
    MARATHON,FL33050     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 7,000
    VILLALOBOS RESCUE CENTER
    PO BOX 771127
    NEW ORLEANS,LA70177     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    W P K N
    244 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
    BRIDGEPORT,CT06604     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 3,000
    WILD BIRD FUND INC
    565 COLUMBUS AVENUE
    NEW YORK,NY10024     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 1,500
    YESHIVA BETH YEHUDAH
    15751 LINCOLN DRIVE
    SOUTHFIELD,MI48076     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    YESHIVA DARCHEI TORAH
    21550 TWELVE MILE ROAD
    SOUTHFIELD,MI48076     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 16,725
    Total .................................bullet 3a 244,806
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    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 ............     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 138,638  
    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.....     14 137,810  
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory .............     		    18 88,572  
    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).. 0 365,020 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13365,020
    (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
    Sign Here
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
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    TY 2014 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE TRICO FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-2702725
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FGMK LLC 5,200 2,600   2,600

    TY 2014 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    THE TRICO FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-2702725
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    FIDELITY ACCOUNT AT COST 5,559,597 6,543,698

    TY 2014 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    THE TRICO FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-2702725
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    CASH SURRENDER VALUE OF LIFE INSURANCE POLICY 0 0 156,600
    ANNUITY 0 0 760,000


    TY 2014 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    THE TRICO FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-2702725
    Description Amount
       


    TY 2014 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    THE TRICO FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-2702725
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    PENSION RESEARCH INSTITUTE - INVESTMENT MGT 26,278 26,278   0
    MISCELLANEOUS 199 0   0
    LIFE INSURANCE PREMIUM 80,000 0   0


    TY 2014 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    THE TRICO FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-2702725
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    ANNUITY INCOME - LAFAYETTE LIFE INS CO 26,188 26,188 26,188
    ANNUITY INCOME - AMERICAN GEN LIFE INS COMPANY 110,762 110,762 110,762
    FORM 990-PF EXCISE TAX REFUND 860 860 860


    TY 2014 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    THE TRICO FOUNDATION
    EIN: 38-2702725
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    MICHIGAN ANNUAL REPORT 30 0   0
    PAYROLL TAXES 2,377 0   0
    FOREIGN TAXES 2,794 2,794   0