Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
bulletInformation about Form 990-PF and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990pf.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2015
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
Name of foundation
MINER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)1455 N 1750 E RD
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
WATSEKA, IL60970
A Employer identification number

51-0476676
B Telephone number (see instructions)

C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. bullet
2. bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$1,995,383J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 74,031 74,031  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 -271,166
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 1,465,677
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...  
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ -197,135 74,031  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 60,555 17,269   43,286
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 14,293 2,859   11,434
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 1,275     1,275
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 4,602 1,870   2,732
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 4,974     13
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 85,699 21,998   58,740
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 482,868 482,868
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 568,567 21,998   541,608
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -765,702
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 52,033
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)
Form 990-PF (2015)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 107,909 121,476 68,258
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)....... 2,575,689 Click to see attachment1,796,420 1,927,125
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 bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 2,683,598 1,917,896 1,995,383
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........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 2,683,598 1,917,896
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 2,683,598 1,917,896
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 2,683,598 1,917,896
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
2,683,598
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-765,702
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
1,917,896
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
 
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
1,917,896
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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 2460SH EXXONMOBIL COM STOCK D 2007-10-27 2015-03-02
b 1133SH DUKE ENERGY COM STK D 2007-10-27 2015-03-02
c 2218SH SPECTRA ENERGY COM STK D 2007-10-27 2015-08-24
d 2288SH CHEVRON CO COM STK D 2007-10-27 2015-08-24
e 11805SH EXXONMOBIL COM STK D 2007-10-27 2015-08-24
2000SH CRESTWOOD MIDSTREAM PARTNERS P 2012-02-29 2015-07-08
950SH EXXONMOBIL CORP D 2007-10-27 2015-07-08
(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 214,031   224,024 -9,993
b 86,198   63,523 22,675
c 60,904   57,003 3,901
d 170,065   207,270 -37,205
e 829,553   1,075,081 -245,528
26,985   23,425 3,560
77,941   86,517 -8,576
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a        
b        
c        
d        
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 -271,166
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)
If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2014 342,313 2,894,451 0.118265
2013 710,047 2,885,587 0.246067
2012 351,580 3,475,324 0.101165
2011 1,153,662 3,232,497 0.356895
2010 149,423 3,767,212 0.039664
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.862056
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
0.172411
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
1,957,560
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
337,505
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
520
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
338,025
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
541,608
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See the Part VI instructions.
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see page 18 of the instructions)
1a Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 520
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........................... 3 520
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- ..... 5 520
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a  
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 1,991
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 1,991
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 1,471
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet   RefundedBullet 11 1,471
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletIL
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2015 or the taxable year beginning in 2015 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbullet  
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletMICHAEL MINER Telephone no.bullet (815) 473-4504

    Located atbullet1455 N 1750 E RDWATSEKAIL ZIP+4bullet60970
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.......bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2015, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
    No
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
    No
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2015 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2015.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
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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
    MICHAEL MINER PRESIDENT
    22.00     		34,538 0 0
    1455 N 1750 E RD
    WATSEKA,IL60970
    CHARLES HOPKINS SECRETARY
    32.00     		26,017 0 0
    1781 N 2580 E RD
    SHELDON,IL60966
    MICHAEL J MINER TREASURER
    6.00     		0 0 0
    1455 N 1750 E RD
    WATSEKA,IL60970
    MICHAEL J MINER DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    1455 N 1750 E RD
    WATSEKA,IL60970
    DARRIN FISCHER DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    1770 E 1500 N RD
    WATSEKA,IL60970
    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.............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 DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO OTHER 501C3 ORGANIZATIONS DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO 100 OTHER 501C3 ORGANIZATIONS 448,068
    2 SCHOLORSHIP PROGRAM DIRECT GRANTS TO STUDENTS AND ORGANIZATIONS ON BEHALF OF STUDENTSFOR POST SECONDARY EDUCATION DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO 38 STUDENTS 34,455
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    1,927,125
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    60,246
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    1,987,371
    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
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    1,987,371
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    29,811
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    1,957,560
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    97,878
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    97,878
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    520
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    520
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    97,358
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    97,358
    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
    97,358
    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
    541,608
    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
    541,608
    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
    520
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    541,088
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2014     		(c)
    2014     		(d)
    2015
    1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Part XI, line 7 97,358
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010......  
    b From 2011...... 831,467
    c From 2012...... 179,413
    d From 2013...... 567,759
    e From 2014...... 199,460
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 1,778,099
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 541,608
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		 
    d Applied to 2015 distributable amount..... 97,358
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 444,250
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015.    
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 2,222,349
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		 
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		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 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		 
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		2,222,349
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011.... 831,467
    b Excess from 2012.... 179,413
    c Excess from 2013.... 567,759
    d Excess from 2014.... 199,460
    e Excess from 2015.... 444,250
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2015, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2015 (b) 2014 (c) 2013 (d) 2012
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    NA
    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.
    NA
    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:
    MIKE MINER PRES
    1455 N 1750 E RD
    WATSEKA,IL60970
    (815) 474-4404
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    APPLICATION MAILED OR FAXED. SOLICITAIONS FOR APPLICATIONS ARE POSTED IN THE LOCAL NEWSPAPERS.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    NONE
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    NO OFFICER, DIRECTOR, EMPLOYEE, OR FAMILY MEMBER THEREOF ARE ELIGABLE. PREFERENCE SHALL BE GIVEN TO STUDENTS MAJORING IN AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE BUSINESS, TEACHING, BUSINESS AND FINANCE.
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    PARKLAND COLLEGE
    2400 W BRADLEY
    CHAMPAIGN,IL61821     		NONE PC FACILITIES IMPROVMENT 306,288
    CITY OF KANKAKEE
    304 S INDIANA
    KANKAKEE,IL60901     		NONE GOV NEW FACILITIESBAND SHELL 101,907
    CRESCENT CITY FIREBALL FESTIVAL
    E MAIN ST
    CRESCENT CITY,IL60928     		NONE GOV FACILITIES MAINTENENCEPUBLIC FESTIVAL 9,500
    PLEDGE FOR LIFE
    189 E COURT ST
    KANKAKEE,IL60901     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 5,000
    UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CRESCENT CI
    SEVENTH ST
    CRESCENT CITY,IL60928     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 4,000
    GILMAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
    129 N MAIN ST
    GILMAN,IL60938     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 2,500
    CUNNINGHAM HOME CHAIMPAIGN
    1301 N CUNNINGHAM
    URBANA,IL61802     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 2,000
    THE SALVATION ARMY
    148 N HARRISON
    KANKAKEE,IL60901     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 1,500
    CRESCENT CITY PARKS
    E MAIN ST
    CRESCENT CITY,IL60928     		NONE GOV PARKS MAINTANENCE 1,307
    MILFORD PARKS
    15 S WEST AVE
    MILFORD,IL60953     		NONE GOV PARKS MAINTANENCE 1,000
    IROQUOIS COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER
    100 W LINCOLN
    IROQUOIS,IL60945     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 1,000
    ST ANNE MASONIC LODGE
    86 N FIRST ST
    CHEBANSE,IL60922     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 1,500
    WATSEKA PARK DISTRICT
    110 S 3RD ST
    WATSEKA,IL60970     		NONE GOV FACILITIES MAINTANENCE 1,000
    CONCORDIA SEMINARY
    801 SEMINARY PL
    SAINT LOUIS,MO63105     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 1,000
    ILLINOIS STATE HISTORICAL SOC
    521 E WASHINGTON
    SPRINGFIELD,IL62701     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 500
    FOOD FROM THE HEART
    2318 E 1550 N RD
    WATSEKA,IL60970     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 500
    ESDA OF IROQUOIS CO
    550 S 10TH ST
    WATSEKA,IL60970     		NONE GOV ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 429
    GOOD SHEPARD MANOR
    4129 N STATE RT 1
    MOMENCE,IL60954     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 300
    WATSEKA ELKS
    111 N 3RD ST
    WATSEKA,IL60970     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 250
    IMH DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
    200 E FAIRMAN AVE
    WATSEKA,IL60970     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 250
    JDRF ILLINOIS
    1 N LASALLE
    CHICAGO,IL60602     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROIGRAM 500
    EASTERN ILLINOIS MUTUAL AID
    1001 E GRANT
    WATSEKA,IL60970     		NONE GOV ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 500
    EARLY FORD V8 FOUNDATION
    2181 GEN DOLITTLE DR
    AUBURN,IN46706     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 150
    IROQUOI VALLEY YOUTH FOR CHRIST
    185 E NORTH ST
    BRADLEY,IL60915     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 300
    WATSEKA AMERICAN LEGION
    968 S 4TH ST
    WATSEKA,IL60970     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 250
    DANVILLE AASR
    109 W NORTH ST
    DANVILLE,IL61832     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 300
    GRUNDY COUNTY SWCD
    3605 N IL RT 47
    MORRIS,IL60450     		NONE GOV ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 500
    RELAY FOR LIFE
    138 S BELMONT
    WATSEKA,IL60970     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 1,000
    IROQUOIS COUNTY SHERIFF SCHOLORSHIP
    550 S 10TH
    WATSEKA,IL60970     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 100
    CISSNA PARK BOOSTER CLUB
    104 N 4TH ST
    CISSNA PARK,IL60924     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 200
    DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS
    PO BOX 5022
    HAGERSTOWN,MD21741     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 100
    OWSCO COUNCIL 108
    175 STANAK CT
    BRADLEY,IL60915     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 40
    FOOD FOR THE POOR
    6401 LYONS DR
    POMPANO BEACH,FL33073     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 2
    WKCC
    100 COLLEGE DR
    KANKAKEE,IL60901     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 50
    20 20 20
    PO BOX 96669
    WASHINGTON,DC20090     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 2
    DISABLED VETS NATIONAL FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 96262
    WASHINGTON,DC20090     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 8
    CHILDRENS DYSLEXIA CENTER
    109 W NORTH ST
    DANVILLE,IL61832     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 500
    GUILD DOGS FOR THE BLIND
    350 LOS RANCHITOS RD
    SAN RAFAEL,CA94903     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 37
    ILLINOIS ELKS
    1201 N MAIN ST
    CHATHAM,IL62629     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 30
    USO
    PO BOX 96860
    WASHINGTON,DC20077     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 13
    AMERICAN LUNG ASSN
    PO BOX 7000
    ALBERT LEA,MN56007     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 7
    HELP HOSPITALIZED VETS
    36585 PENFIELD LN
    WINCHESTER,CA92596     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 3
    MSAA
    PO BOX 96219
    WASHINGTON,DC20090     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 50
    DANVILLE RESCUE MISSION
    PO BOX 1485
    DANVILLE,IL61834     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 37
    ALZHEIMERS DISEASE RESEARCH
    22512 GATEWAY CENTER
    CLARKSBURG,MD20871     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 7
    CARE FOR WOUNDED SOLDIERS
    801 N DILL ST
    ALEXANDRIA,VA22314     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 2
    BEST FRIENDS
    5001 ANGEL CANYON RD
    KANAB,UT84741     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 4
    ST JUDES CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
    14 PENN PZ
    NEW YORK,NY10122     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 2
    MACULAR DEGENERATION
    22512 GATEWAY CENTER
    CLARKSBURG,MD20871     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 9
    HERITAGE PARK FUND
    PO BOX 40
    CRESCENT CITY,IL60928     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 100
    AMERICAN RED CROSS
    311 W JOHN L GWYNN JR AVE
    PEORIA,IL61605     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 18
    NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION
    11100 WILFLIFE CENTER DR
    RESTON,VA20190     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 2
    NATIONAL CHILDRENS CANCER SOCIETY
    PO BOX 66870
    SAINT LOUIS,MO63166     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 75
    THE FUND FOR THE ANIMALS
    200 W 57TH ST
    NEW YORK,NY10019     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 4
    HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
    121 HABITAT ST
    AMERICUS,GA31709     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 15
    ALZHEIMERS ASSN
    PO BOX 96011
    WASHINGTON,DC20090     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 6
    AUDUBON SOCIETY
    328 E FANYO CT
    WASHINGTON,DC20090     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 4
    VETS FIRST
    54 NASHUA ST
    MILFORD,NH03055     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 5
    MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING
    1275 YORK AVE
    NEW YORK,NY10065     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 6
    ALLY CAT ALLIES
    PO BOX 98179
    WASHINGTON,DC20077     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 15
    DISABLED AMERICAN VETS
    PO BOX 14301
    CINCINNATI,OH45250     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 4
    FEED OUR VETS
    PO BOX 9509
    WILTON,NH03086     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 15
    ADOPT A PLATOON
    PO BOX 1846
    MERRIFIELD,VA22116     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 34
    TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND
    PO BOX 96315
    WASHINGTON,DC20090     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 2
    TOYS FOR TOTS
    1825 QUANTICO GATEWAY DR
    TRIANGLE,VA22172     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 15
    WOUNDED WARRIER PROJECT
    4899 BETFORT RD STE 300
    JACKSONVILLE,FL32256     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 3
    GENTLE GIANT DRAFT HORSE RECUE
    17250 OLD FREDRICK RD
    MOUNT AIRY,MD21771     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 3
    NATIONAL ASSN OF BLIND VETS
    200 EAST WELLS ST
    BALTIMORE,MD21230     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 3
    THE MOUTH AND FOOT PAINTING ARTISTS
    2070 PEACH TREE IND CT
    ATLANTA,GA30341     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 7
    INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMM
    122 E 42ND ST
    NEW YORK,NY10168     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 3
    TIGER CREEK WILDLIFE REFUGE
    PO BOX 4968
    TYLER,TX75712     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 3
    NORTH SHORE ANIMAL LEAGUE
    25 DARN AVE
    PORT WASHINGTON,NY11050     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 5
    AMERICAN DIABETIES ASSN
    PO BOX 1833
    MERRIFIELD,VA22116     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 5
    THE ARMY HISTORICAL FOUNDATION
    2425 WILSON BOULEVARD
    ARLINGTON,VA22201     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 108
    SCOTTISH RITE BENEVOLET FUND
    PO BOX 20788
    HOUSTON,TX77010     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 40
    SMILE TRAIN
    PO BOX 86231
    WASHINGTON,DC20090     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 75
    KNIGHTS TEMPLAR EYE FOUNDATION
    1033 LONG PRAIRIE RD
    FLOWER MOUND,TX75022     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 18
    THE NATIONAL HUMAIN SOCIETY
    PO BOX 340
    CHARLES TOWN,WV25414     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 2
    NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
    200 E WELL ST
    BALTIMORE,MD21230     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 3
    GUILDING EYES FOR THE BLIND
    611 GRANITE SPRINGS RD
    YORKTOWN HEIGHTS,NY10598     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 12
    MOHAMMED SHRINERS
    4201 INDUSTRRY DR
    BARTONVILLE,IL61607     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 60
    CHILDRENS WISH FOUNDATION
    8615 ROSWELL RD
    ATLANTA,GA30350     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 25
    IROQUOIS CO SOIL AND WATER
    1001 E GRANT ST
    WATSEKA,IL60970     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 100
    BOYS TOWN
    200 FLANIGAN BLVD
    BOYS TOWN,NE68010     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 14
    PARALIZED VETS OF AMERICA
    7 MILL BROOK RD
    WILTON,NH03086     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 20
    VFW
    406 W 34TH ST
    KANSAS CITY,MO64111     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 20
    FOUNDATION FIGHTING BLINDNESS
    COLUMBIA GATEWAY DR
    COLUMBIA,MD21046     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 2
    NATIONAL RELIEF CHARITIES
    16415 ADDISON RD
    ADDISON,TX75001     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 2
    SAVE THE CHILDREN
    500 KINGS HIGHWAY E
    FAIRFIELD,CT06825     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 6
    ROAR
    1310 E RIVERVIEW DR
    PHOENIX,AZ85034     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 2
    FRONT RANGE EQUINE RESCUE
    PO BOX 8807
    PUEBLO,CO81008     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 4
    MANTENO COMM FIRE PROTECTION
    135 WALNUT ST
    MANTENO,IL60950     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 250
    CRESCENT-IROQUOIS FIRE DEPT
    PO BOX 392
    CRESCENT CITY,IL60928     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 100
    ROYAL LARCH MASONS CHART FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 1180
    LA GRANGE PARK,IL60526     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 35
    CAMP 911
    1001 E GRANT
    WATSEKA,IL60970     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 150
    WDCB PUBLIC RADIO
    425 FAWELL BLVD
    GLEN ELLYN,IL60137     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 90
    WILL
    300 N GOODWIN AVE
    URBANA,IL61801     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 50
    THE NATIONAL CHILDRENS CANCER SOCIE
    PO BOX 66970
    SAINT LOUIS,MO63102     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 75
    ANCIENT FREE ACCEPTED MASONS
    2866 VIA VERDE
    SPRINGFIELD,IL62703     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 25
    THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
    4245 FAIRFAX DR
    ARLINGTON,VA22203     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 2
    ST JOSEPHS INDIAN SCHOOL
    1301 N MAIN ST
    CHAMBERLAIN,SD57325     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 17
    MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
    PO BOX 4464
    HOUSTON,TX77210     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 2
    SISTER OF ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI
    3221 S LAKE DR
    SAINT FRANCIS,WI53235     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 4
    PAWS FOR PURPLE HEARTS
    5860 LABATH AVE
    ROHNERT PARK,CA94928     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 35
    AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND
    2 PENN PLAZA
    NEW YORK,NY10121     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 4
    LEADER DOGS FOR THE BLIND
    1039 S ROCHESTER RD
    ROCHESTER,MI48307     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 3
    AMERICAN HEART ASSN
    2524 FARRAQUT DR
    SPRINGFIELD,IL62704     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 16
    DORIS DAY ANIMAL LEAGUE
    2100 L ST NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20037     		NONE PC ANNUAL GIFTING PROGRAM 6
    MICHAEL KNIDER
    1351 LONDON RD
    NEW LENOX,IL60451     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    BENJAMIN JENNINGS
    PO BOX 77
    CISSNA PARK,IL60924     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    HILLARY HINES
    309 W BLAINE ST
    CLIFTON,IL60927     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    ABBY FISCHER
    1781 E 1500 N RD
    WATSEKA,IL60970     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    EMILY DEWITT
    915 N VIRGINIA ST
    WATSEKA,IL60970     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    AMY AYALH
    2026 W WEBSTER AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60647     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    TANA ARSENEAU
    3364 N 2500 E RD
    BEAVERVILLE,IL60912     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    JILLIAN TROMPTER
    1321 BIRCG RD
    HOMEWOOD,IL60430     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    BRIDETTE DAVEY
    957 COUNTY HWY
    EUREKA,IL61530     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    ANTHONEY BRATTOLI
    19367 HERITAGE DR
    TINLEY PARK,IL60487     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    DILLIAN EIGHNER
    217 N MAIN ST
    RANKIN,IL60960     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    ANTHONEY ROBERSON
    17707 DOGWOOD LN
    HAZEL CREST,IL60429     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    NATALIE CASTONGUAY
    727 S 4TH ST
    WATSEKA,IL60970     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    BEAU ANDERSON
    207 W GARFIELD
    CISSNA PARK,IL60924     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    BERNADETTE HUBBERT
    1324 N MASON
    CHICAGO,IL60651     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 650
    GABRIELLA JENNINGS
    PO BOX 72
    CISSNA PARK,IL60924     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    AMIT TAL
    2120 MALORY LN
    HIGHLAND PARK,IL60035     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 500
    ABIGAIL FARKAS
    8605 GARFIELD AVE
    MUNSTER,IN46321     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 750
    DASHANTON PETTIS
    1395 VINCENNES ST
    CRETE,IL60417     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 555
    BRENTON BARTLETT
    132 WISCONSIN ST
    CARPENTERSVILLE,IL60110     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 2,000
    DUSTIN SMITH
    606 S 3RD ST
    WATSEKA,IL60970     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 750
    BRIANA VASQUEZ
    875 N 200 E RD
    BUCKLEY,IL60918     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    LORI PAPINEAU
    619 W PARK AVE
    WATSEKA,IL60970     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 750
    DAKOTA PAPINEAU
    619 W PARK AVE
    WATSEKA,IL60970     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 750
    CARANDRA LADEVIRE
    16428 S PRAIRIE AVE
    SOUTH HOLLAND,IL60473     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    MEGAN SIKMA
    180 S LOCUST ST
    CLIFTON,IL60927     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    DYLAN REETZ
    1429 E 5600 N RD
    CISSNA PARK,IL60924     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    ROBERT MIKOLJUWSKI
    16121 DEBRA DR
    OAK FOREST,IL60452     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    HANNAH LEASE
    BOX 303
    PAPINEAU,IL60956     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 750
    KYLE KOSIK
    505 UNION ST
    CRESCENT CITY,IL60928     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    BRITTANY FISCHER
    1781 E 1500 N RD
    WATSEKA,IL60970     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    JOLISHA BOND
    242 MCMILLAN CT
    CORTLAND,IL60112     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 750
    KASEY ADAMS
    221 PARK ST
    CHEBANSE,IL60922     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 500
    STEPHANIE FEHR
    1450 E 000 N RD
    RANKIN,IL60960     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    GAGE WAGNER
    502 W 4TH ST
    CISSNA PARK,IL60924     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 750
    FRANCESCA WILLIAMSON
    1713 W 105TH ST
    CHICAGO,IL60643     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 750
    ANDREW RICE
    2625E 1500N RD
    SHELDON,IL60966     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    DONNA OSHAUGHNESSEY
    32796E 750 N RD
    CHATSWORTH,IL60921     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 500
    Total .................................bullet 3a 482,868
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 74,031  
    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 -271,166  
    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)..   -197,135  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13-197,135
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527?...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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    (see instr.)?
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    TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    MINER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    51-0476676
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FORM 990-PF PREPARATION FEE 1,275 0 0 1,275

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    MINER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    51-0476676
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    CORPORATE STOCKS SEE ATTCHMNT 1,796,420 1,927,125

    TY 2015 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    MINER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    51-0476676
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    JOSEPH PLANERA ATTN AT LAW 14,293 2,859 0 11,434


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    MINER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    51-0476676
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE 13 0 0 13
    MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS 4,951 0 0 0
    LICENCE AND INSURANCE 10 0 0 0


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    MINER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    51-0476676
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    NET INVESTMENT INCOME TAX 1,870 1,870 0 0
    PAYROLL TAXES 2,732 0 0 2,732