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.
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2018
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2018, or tax year beginning 01-01-2018 , and ending 12-31-2018
Name of foundation
The Macdonald Foundation
C/O Mark and Donna Macdonald
% MARK MACDONALD
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)4201 North Lakeshore Drive
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Wausau, WI54401
A Employer identification number

33-6269762
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(310) 463-1744
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... 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$13,300,011J 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) 0
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 1 1  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 369,564 369,564  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 212,310
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 697,490
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 212,310
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 -3,554 -20  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 578,321 581,855  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0      
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 9,500 950 0 9,000
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 9,867 9,867    
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 25,483 14,430   10
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 154     154
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 45,004 25,247 0 9,164
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 593,598 593,598
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 638,602 25,247 0 602,762
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -60,281
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 556,608
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2018)
Form 990-PF (2018)
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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............. 237,496 220,755 220,755
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 1,663,936 1,523,610 1,523,610
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) 2,379,335 Click to see attachment4,479,811 4,794,161
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 8,063,991 Click to see attachment6,088,716 6,195,043
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 518,546 Click to see attachment506,144 492,672
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) Click to see attachment69,466 Click to see attachment14,566 Click to see attachment73,770
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 12,932,770 12,833,602 13,300,011
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 Foundations that follow SFAS 117, check here bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted..................    
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
Foundations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 12,932,770 12,833,602
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 12,932,770 12,833,602
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 12,932,770 12,833,602
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
12,932,770
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-60,281
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
12,872,489
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
38,887
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
12,833,602
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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 JP MORGAN CAPITAL GAINS   2017-01-01 2018-07-01
b PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES COVERED LONG-TERM   2018-01-01 2018-12-31
c PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES NONCOVERED LONG-TERM   2017-01-01 2018-12-31
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 2,729     2,729
b 574,775   321,558 253,217
c 119,986   163,622 -43,636
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       2,729
b       253,217
c       -43,636
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 2 212,310
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))
2017 691,266 13,072,827 0.052878
2016 515,011 11,346,728 0.045389
2015 603,759 10,830,886 0.055744
2014 227,985 10,783,421 0.021142
2013 310,521 9,106,414 0.034099
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
2
0.209252
3
Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5.0, or by the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years ......
3
0.04185
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2018 from Part X, line 5......
4
13,725,857
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
574,427
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
5,566
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
579,993
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4,.............
8
602,762
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 instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket includes lines 1a and 1b
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b Domestic foundations that meet the section 4940(e) requirements in Part V, check 1 5,566
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 5,566
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 5,566
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2018 estimated tax payments and 2017 overpayment credited to 2018 6a 8,000
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 8,000
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 93
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 2,341
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2019 estimated taxBullet2,341 RefundedBullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? Click to see attachment....................
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 changesClick to see attachment....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
Yes
 
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.Click to see attachment
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)
    bulletCA
    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 2018 or the taxable year beginning in 2018? See the 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 ofbulletMARK MACDONALD Telephone no.bullet (310) 463-1744

    Located atbullet4201 NORTH LAKESHORE DRIVEWausauWI ZIP+4bullet54401
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2018, 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 the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. 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 2018?.............
    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 2018, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2018?.............
    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 2018 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 2018.)..................
    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 2018?
    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:
    Yes
    No
    (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
     
     
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .................
    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
    Mark Macdonald Trustee
    1.0     		0 0 0
    4201 North Lakeshore Drive
    Wausau,WI54401
    Donna Macdonald Trustee
    1.0     		0 0 0
    4201 North Lakeshore Drive
    Wausau,WI54401
    Matthew Macdonald Trustee
    1.0     		0 0 0
    8517 Excelsior Drive
    Ste 301
    Madison,WI53717
    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
     
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet  
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    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
     
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet  
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1  
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
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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
    11,987,604
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    1,947,276
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    13,934,880
    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
    13,934,880
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    209,023
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    13,725,857
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    686,293
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    686,293
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2018 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    5,566
    b
    Income tax for 2018. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    5,566
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    680,727
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    680,727
    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
    680,727
    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
    602,762
    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
    0
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
    0
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
    0
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    602,762
    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
    5,566
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    597,196
    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 (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2017     		(c)
    2017     		(d)
    2018
    1 Distributable amount for 2018 from Part XI, line 7 680,727
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2018:
    a Enter amount for 2017 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:2016, 2015, 2014 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2018:
    a From 2013......  
    b From 2014......  
    c From 2015...... 64,984
    d From 2016......  
    e From 2017...... 71,241
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 136,225
    4Qualifying distributions for 2018 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 602,762
    a Applied to 2017, but not more than line 2a 0
    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 2018 distributable amount..... 602,762
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2018. 77,965 77,965
    (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 58,260
    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......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2017. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2018. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2019 ..........     		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) .......     		 
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2013 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		 
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2019.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		58,260
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2014....  
    b Excess from 2015....  
    c Excess from 2016....  
    d Excess from 2017.... 58,260
    e Excess from 2018....  
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    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 2018, 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) 2018 (b) 2017 (c) 2016 (d) 2015
             
    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 foundation 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).)
    MARK MACDONALD
    DONNA MACDONALD
    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 (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    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
    Boys & Girls Club Wausau
    PO Box 2386
    Wausau,WI54402     		None PC SERVICES FOR YOUTH 27,500
    St Pius X St Matthias
    7851 Gardendale St
    Downey,CA90242     		None PC FOR SCHOLARSHIP FUND AND THE SCHOOL'S ANNUAL FUND 50,000
    Rolling Hills Preparatory School
    300A Paseo Del Mar
    Palos Verdes Estates,CA90274     		None PC FOR SCHOLARSHIP FUND AND THE SCHOOL'S ANNUAL FUND 50,000
    United Cerbral Palssy
    6430 Indepedendce Avenue
    Woodland Hills,CA91367     		None PC FOR PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES 25,175
    Aspirus Health Foundation
    425 Pine Ridge Blvd
    Wausau,WI54401     		None PC Support Hospice Care 60,000
    American Cancer Society
    5731 W Slauson Ave
    Ste 200
    Culver City,CA90230     		None PC Cancer Research 20,000
    K-Tech Charities Inc
    7710 Technology Drive
    Weston,WI54476     		None PC Provided support to the area's needy families and other non-profit orgs 5,000
    American Legion Post 10
    1001 Golf Club Rd
    Wausau,WI54403     		None PC To assist veterans and their families 4,000
    Woodson YMCA
    707 3rd Street
    Wausau,WI54403     		None PC Help enable low-income children, families and adults experience the Y through programs 7,500
    Samoset Council Boy Scouts of America
    3511 Cmap Phillips Rd
    Weston,WI54476     		None PC Values based youth development 2,350
    Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin
    500 First Street
    Wausau,WI54403     		None PC Edgar Summmary Baseball Fund 30,744
    Wisconsin Automotive and Truck Education Assoc
    PO Box 1542
    Wausau,WI54402     		None PC To assist families and individuals to overcome transportation obstacles. 3,000
    Forrest Goetsch Charities
    R11581 Sportsmans Lane
    Schofield,WI54476     		None PC Organization to promote outdoor youth activities 2,000
    Big BrothersBig Sisters
    2600 Stewart Avenue Ste 262
    Wausau,WI54401     		None PC Mentoring the youth in the wausau community 20,000
    California Indian Manpower Consortium
    738 North Market Blvd
    Sacramento,CA95834     		None PC Creating positive change for Native Communities 10,000
    Lew & Clark College
    0615 SW Palatine Hill Road
    Portland,OR97219     		None PC Encourage & Support Athletics 37,500
    Center for Visual Arts
    400 N 4th Atreet
    Wausau,WI54403     		None PC Support local community artists 10,000
    Blessings in a Backpack
    4121 Shelbyville Road
    Louisville,KY40207     		None PC Feed hungry children in communities 1,500
    Newman Catholic Schools
    619 Stark Street
    Wausau,WI54403     		None PC Support Education 12,500
    Chatterbox Charities
    102 S 2nd Qve
    Wausau,WI54401     		None PC Raise funds to support children in need of financial assistance due to medical or other catastrophic circumstances 2,000
    St Annes Catholic Church
    700 W Bridge Street
    Wausau,WI54401     		None PC Helping people grow in the image of Christ 10,000
    Marshfield Clinic Health System
    1000 North Oak Ave 1R1
    Marshfield,WI54449     		None PC Catherine Fonti Angel Fund - Breast Cancer Prevention & Treatment 19,979
    Ashland Emergency Food Bank
    560 Clover Ln
    Ashland,OR97520     		None PC Food assistance 1,000
    National Parks Conservation Association
    777 6th Street NW
    Washington,DC20001     		None PC Support to defend and protect America's pristine natural places 2,500
    Boys & Girls Club Rogue Valley
    203 SE 9th St
    Grants Pass,OR97526     		None PC To provide year-round positive, fun and safe places for all youth 15,000
    Empowered Dream Hunts
    526 Sandy Ln
    Mosinee,WI54455     		None PC to help those with challenges, disabilities, or illness, have an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors 500
    Foundation of St Claire's Hospital
    3400 Ministry Parkway
    Weston,WI54479     		None PC focuses on necessary needs, nurturing healthy babies, scholarships, and supporting victims of abuse and assault 20,000
    Granite Peak Ski Team
    3605 N Mountain Rd
    Wausau,WI54401     		None PC providing fun-filled events and racing programs for people from entry-level race training through elite race competition 250
    Habitat for Humanity Wausau
    2001 Stewart Ave
    Wausau,WI54401     		None PC builds homes using volunteer labor and funds raised from the support of local businesses 12,500
    JDRF
    26 Broadway
    14th Floor
    New York,NY10004     		None PC Funds research that transforms the lives of people with type 1 diabetes 17,500
    Junior Achievement of Wisconsin
    11111 W Liberty Dr
    Milwaukee,WI53224     		None PC K-12th grade programs foster work-readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy skills 5,000
    My Friend's Place
    5850 Hollywood Blvd
    Hollywood,CA90028     		None PC assists and inspires homeless youth to build self-sufficient lives 10,000
    National Foundation for Transplants
    5350 Poplar Ave
    Suite 850
    Memphis,TN38119     		None PC to save lives by removing financial barriers that delay or prevent transplantation 3,000
    Performing Arts Foundation
    401 N 4th St
    Wausau,WI54403     		None PC promote excellence in the performing arts in North Central Wisconsin 3,000
    American Red Cross
    1600 Washington Blvd
    Kansas City,KS66102     		None PC serving Wisconsin communities with disaster resources, life-saving classes and more 15,000
    Sacred Heart Catholic School
    124 E Center St
    Shawano,WI54166     		None PC Educating students to witness for themselves, and others, the sacred heart of Jesus 10,000
    Salvation Army
    202 Callon St
    Wausau,WI54401     		None PC To help preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs 7,000
    St Vincent de Paul
    131 W Thomas St
    Wausau,WI54401     		None PC men and women who strive to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to individuals in need 5,000
    Neighbor's Place
    745 Scott St
    Wausau,WI54403     		None PC homegrown community center providing a hand up to residents of Marathon County and the surrounding communities 15,000
    The Women's Community Inc
    3200 Hilltop Ave
    Wausau,WI54401     		None PC specialized services and resources to people in Wisconsin affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and unemploy 20,000
    Wausau Youth Baseball & Softball
    324 East Wausau Avenue
    Wausau,WI54403     		NONE PC helping youth in the wausau community 2,500
    Our Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church
    987 Hillview Drive
    Ashland,OR97520     		NONE PC Helping people grow in the image of Christ 100
    Be The Match Foundation
    500 N 5th Street
    Minneapolis,MN55401     		NONE PC Be The Match connects patients with their donor match for a life-saving bone marrow transplant. We work with patients from the start of their search for a donor match to post-transplant recovery and beyond. 1,000
    Wausau East High School
    2607 North 15th Street
    Wausau,WI54403     		NONE PC to help with athletics 500
    Wisconsin River Cleanup
    1025 Johnson Creek Road
    Arbor Vitae,WI54568     		NONE PC Make Wisconsin River cleaner and set a positive example for youth 1,000
    Children's Miracle Network
    205 West 700 South
    Salt Lake City,UT84101     		NONE PC To provide the best care for kids, childrens hospitals rely on donations and community support, 3,000
    American Heart Association
    7272 Greenville Ave
    Dallas,TX75231     		NONE PC Improve cardiovascular health in communities across the country 500
    Ronald McDonald House
    110 North Carpenter St
    Chicago,IL60607     		NONE PC Keeping families together and near the medical care they need through a network of local Chapters 10,000
    Dream Flight USA Foundation
    1701 Woodland Ridge Road
    Wausau,WI54403     		NONE PC Shuttle Misions, the field trip that visits schools in WI and adjacent states 2,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 593,598
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    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
    aNONE          
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
    investments ...........     		      1  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 369,564  
    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 ............     		    18 212,310  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue:
    aBOARDWALK PIPELINE BUS LOSS     		900099 -2,259      
    bENTERPRISE 1231 LOSS 900099   18 -20  
    cENTERPRISE PRODUCTS BUS LOSS 900099 -1,275      
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. -3,534 581,855  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    578,321
    (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 (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    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) (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) (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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    with the preparer shown below
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    TY 2018 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    The Macdonald Foundation
     
    C/O Mark and Donna Macdonald
    EIN:
    33-6269762
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES - WIPFLI 9,500 950   9,000

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    TY 2018 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    The Macdonald Foundation
     
    C/O Mark and Donna Macdonald
    EIN:
    33-6269762
    Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
    Life (# of years)    		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included

    TY 2018 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    The Macdonald Foundation
     
    C/O Mark and Donna Macdonald
    EIN:
    33-6269762
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT 506,144 492,672

    TY 2018 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    The Macdonald Foundation
     
    C/O Mark and Donna Macdonald
    EIN:
    33-6269762
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT 6,088,716 6,195,043

    TY 2018 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    The Macdonald Foundation
     
    C/O Mark and Donna Macdonald
    EIN:
    33-6269762
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    4,479,811
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    4,794,161
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


     
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


     


    TY 2018 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    The Macdonald Foundation
     
    C/O Mark and Donna Macdonald
    EIN:
    33-6269762
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    BOARDWALK K-1 48,458 0 0
    ENTERPRISE K-1 21,008 14,566 73,770


    TY 2018 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    The Macdonald Foundation
     
    C/O Mark and Donna Macdonald
    EIN:
    33-6269762
    Description Amount
    NET UNREALZIED GAINS/LOSSES ON INVESTMEN 38,887


    TY 2018 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    The Macdonald Foundation
     
    C/O Mark and Donna Macdonald
    EIN:
    33-6269762
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    BOARDWALK K-1 CASH CONTRIBUTIO 4     4
    REGISTRATION FEES 150     150


    TY 2018 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    The Macdonald Foundation
     
    C/O Mark and Donna Macdonald
    EIN:
    33-6269762
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    Enterprise 1231 Loss -20 -20  
    Boardwalk Pipeline Bus Loss -2,259    
    Enterprise Products Bus Loss -1,275    


    TY 2018 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    The Macdonald Foundation
     
    C/O Mark and Donna Macdonald
    EIN:
    33-6269762
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT EXPENSE 1,215 1,215    
    INVESTMENT EXP - JP MORGAN 8,652 8,652    


    TY 2018 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    The Macdonald Foundation
     
    C/O Mark and Donna Macdonald
    EIN:
    33-6269762
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ESTIMATED TAXES PAYMENTS 2018 8,000      
    FOREIGN TAXES 14,430 14,430    
    FRANCHISE TAX BOARD CA 10     10
    2017 EXCISE TAX PAYMENT 3,043