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Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation

or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation

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OMB No. 1545-0052

2019

Open to Public Inspection

For calendar year 2019, or tax year beginning 12-01-2017 , and ending 11-30-2018

Name of foundation
BEST WALTER & EDITH FOUNDATION

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)111 WEST MONROE STREET TAX DIV 12W
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
CHICAGO, IL60603

A Employer identification number

36-6857916

B Telephone number (see instructions)

(312) 461-6301

C If exemption application is pending, check here bullet

G Check all that apply: Initial returnInitial return of a former public charity
Final returnAmended return
Address change Name change

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet

2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... bullet

E If private foundation status was terminated
under section 507(b)(1)(A), check here ....... bullet

H Check type of organization: Section 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust Other taxable private foundation

F If the foundation is in a 60-month termination
under section 507(b)(1)(B), check here ....... bullet

I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16) bullet

$5,019,257J Accounting method: Cash Accrual
Other (specify)
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)

	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)


1	Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)
2	Check .............
3	Interest on savings and temporary cash investments
4	Dividends and interest from securities...	138,210		138,210
5a	Gross rents............
b	Net rental income or (loss)
6a	Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10		284,682
b	Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 2,058,543
7	Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...			284,682
8	Net short-term capital gain.........				0
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........	422,892		422,892
13	Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.	85,637		38,537		47,101
14	Other employee salaries and wages......			0	0	0
15	Pension plans, employee benefits.......			0	0
16a	Legal fees (attach schedule).........					0
b	Accounting fees (attach schedule).......		1,950	975	0	975
c	Other professional fees (attach schedule)....					0
17	Interest...............					0
18	Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...		5,193	1,545		0
19	Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...		0	0
20	Occupancy..............
21	Travel, conferences, and meetings.......			0	0
22	Printing and publications..........			0	0
23	Other expenses (attach schedule).......		15			15
24	Total operating and administrative expenses.
	Add lines 13 through 23..........	92,795		41,057	0	48,091
25	Contributions, gifts, grants paid.......	280,341				280,341
26	Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25	373,136		41,057	0	328,432
27	Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a	Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements	49,756
b	Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-)			381,835
c	Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...				0

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.

Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2019)

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Part II		Balance Sheets	Beginning of year	End of year
Part II		Balance Sheets	(a) Book Value	(b) Book Value	(c) Fair Market Value
	1	Cash—non-interest-bearing.............
	2	Savings and temporary cash investments.........	140,876	146,577	146,577
	3	Accounts receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts		0	0
	4	Pledges receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	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)
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts 0
	8	Inventories for sale or use..............
	9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........
	10a	Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)	49,494	197,278	195,444
	b	Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......	2,438,136	2,274,491	2,544,418
	c	Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......	2,159,990	2,221,280	2,132,818
	11	Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	12	Investments—mortgage loans.............
	13	Investments—other (attach schedule)..........			0
	14	Land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	15	Other assets (describe )
	16	Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
		instructions. Also, see page 1, item I)	4,788,496	4,839,626	5,019,257
	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 )
	23	Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........		0
		Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here
		and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
	24	Net assets without donor restrictions...........
	25	Net assets with donor restrictions............
		Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here
		and complete lines 26 through 30.
	26	Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........	4,788,496	4,839,626
	27	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund
	28	Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds
	29	Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions).....	4,788,496	4,839,626
	30	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).	4,788,496	4,839,626

Part III

Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances

Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............

4,788,496

Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................

49,756

Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet

1,374

Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................

4,839,626

Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet

Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .

4,839,626

Form 990-PF (2019)

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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	40. BOEING COMPANY COMMON STOCK		2015-11-19	2018-01-09
b	10. CISCO SYSTEMS INC COMMON STOCK		2017-06-02	2018-01-09
c	600. CISCO SYSTEMS INC COMMON STOCK		2012-10-19	2018-01-09
d	100. PEPSICO INC		2016-01-04	2018-01-09
e	170. BUNGE LIMITED		2017-10-19	2018-01-09
	1277.44 VOYA REAL ESTATE-I		2017-12-15	2018-01-10
	7007.466 VOYA REAL ESTATE-I		2016-12-16	2018-01-10
	80. AMGEN INC COMMON STOCK		2015-02-20	2018-01-23
	360. APPLIED MATERIALS INC COMMON STOCK		2016-11-23	2018-01-23
	30. EQUINIX INC REIT		2017-06-22	2018-01-23
	60. CUMMINS ENGINE COMPANY INC COMMON STOCK		2017-07-25	2018-02-22
	80. LEAR CORP		2015-06-01	2018-02-22
	150. WELLS FARGO & COMPANY NEW COMMON STOCK		2017-08-21	2018-02-22
	740. WELLS FARGO & COMPANY NEW COMMON STOCK		2010-11-18	2018-02-22
	170. ALLSTATE CORP		2017-01-04	2018-03-22
	30. BOEING COMPANY COMMON STOCK		2015-11-19	2018-03-22
	110. JOHNSON & JOHNSON COMMON STOCK		2013-08-19	2018-03-22
	110. LAM RESEARCH CORPORATION COMMON STOCK		2017-02-16	2018-03-22
	200. PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC CO		2017-01-23	2018-03-22
	100. ABBVIE INC		2018-01-23	2018-04-16
	766.232 CHAMPLAIN MID CAP FUND-INS		2017-12-20	2018-04-16
	1970.495 CHAMPLAIN MID CAP FUND-INS		2017-01-27	2018-04-16
	30. ALEXANDRIA REAL EST EQUITIES COMMON STOCK		2017-10-19	2018-04-16
	30. ALLIANCE DATA SYSTEMS CORP COMMON STOCK		2017-10-19	2018-04-16
	100. ALLISON TRANSMISSION HOLDINGS INC		2017-05-23	2018-04-16
	80. ALLSTATE CORP		2017-01-04	2018-04-16
	20. ALPHABET INC CL C		2016-10-21	2018-04-16
	240. AMEREN CORP		2017-03-17	2018-04-16
	180. AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER INC COMMON STOCK		2017-08-21	2018-04-16
	70. AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY		2018-01-09	2018-04-16
	100. APPLE COMPUTER INC COMMON STOCK		2008-02-25	2018-04-16
	70. APPLIED MATERIALS INC COMMON STOCK		2016-09-23	2018-04-16
	120. BERRY GLOBAL GROUP INC		2017-02-16	2018-04-16
	40. BOEING COMPANY COMMON STOCK		2015-07-17	2018-04-16
	70. CIGNA CORPORATION COMMON STOCK		2017-11-16	2018-04-16
	190. CVS CORP		2017-10-19	2018-04-16
	280. CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEM INC COMMON STOCK		2017-09-21	2018-04-16
	30. CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORP COMMON STOCK		2018-03-22	2018-04-16
	130. CELGENE CORPORATION COMMON STOCK		2017-03-17	2018-04-16
	150. CHEVRON TEXACO INC COMMON STOCK		2018-01-23	2018-04-16
	290. CITIGROUP INC		2016-01-26	2018-04-16
	370. COMCAST CORP-CL A		2012-01-04	2018-04-16
	170. CONOCOPHILLIPS		2017-05-23	2018-04-16
	180. DISCOVER FINL SVCS		2012-06-07	2018-04-16
	20. EQUINIX INC REIT		2017-04-20	2018-04-16
	50. ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST INC COMMON STOCK		2017-03-17	2018-04-16
	10. FEDEX CORP COMMON STOCK		2016-08-24	2018-04-16
	70. F5 NETWORKS INC COMMON STOCK		2016-10-21	2018-04-16
	190. FORTINET INC		2018-01-23	2018-04-16
	70. HILL-ROM HOLDING		2017-02-16	2018-04-16
	40. HOME DEPOT INC COMMON STOCK		2014-11-07	2018-04-16
	50. HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES		2014-01-03	2018-04-16
	60. LEAR CORP		2015-06-01	2018-04-16
	140. LILLY ELI & COMPANY COMMON STOCK		2017-11-16	2018-04-16
	210. LOWES COS INC - UN		2016-09-23	2018-04-16
	90. MARATHON PETROLEUM CORPORATION		2018-03-22	2018-04-16
	180. MICROSOFT CORP		2017-03-17	2018-04-16
	390. ON SEMICONDUCTOR CORP COMMON STOCK		2018-03-22	2018-04-16
	80. OWENS CORNING INC		2017-08-21	2018-04-16
	160. OWENS ILLINOIS INC NEW COMMON STOCK		2017-10-19	2018-04-16
	20. PALO ALTO NETWORKS		2018-03-22	2018-04-16
	520. PFIZER INC COMMON STOCK		2018-02-22	2018-04-16
	90. PROGRESSIVE CORPORATION OHIO COMMON STOCK		2017-07-25	2018-04-16
	90. RED HAT INC COMMON STOCK		2017-11-16	2018-04-16
	520. REGIONS FINANCIAL CORP		2018-02-22	2018-04-16
	60. S&P GLOBAL INC		2018-03-22	2018-04-16
	120. SCHLUMBERGER LTD.		2018-01-23	2018-04-16
	60. SMUCKER J M CO COMMON STOCK NEW		2018-01-09	2018-04-16
	150. SOUTHWEST AIRLINES COMPANY COMMON STOCK		2018-03-22	2018-04-16
	50. SOUTHWEST AIRLINES COMPANY COMMON STOCK		2013-11-21	2018-04-16
	10. STEEL DYNAMICS INC COMMON STOCK		2017-06-02	2018-04-16
	140. STEEL DYNAMICS INC COMMON STOCK		2016-10-21	2018-04-16
	50. UNITED RENTALS INC COMMON STOCK		2016-02-22	2018-04-16
	230. UNUMPROVIDENT CORPORATION COMMON STOCK		2016-11-23	2018-04-16
	50. VISA INC		2018-02-22	2018-04-16
	130. WAL-MART STORES INC		2017-06-22	2018-04-16
	20. WYNDHAM DESTINATIONS INC		2016-03-21	2018-04-16
	40. WYNDHAM DESTINATIONS INC		2017-06-22	2018-04-16
	90. ROYAL CARRIBEAN CRUISES LTD		2017-11-16	2018-04-16
	140. ALLSTATE CORP		2016-05-04	2018-04-20
	50. CVS CORP		2017-10-19	2018-04-20
	60. CVS CORP		2012-07-23	2018-04-20
	500. CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEM INC COMMON STOCK		2017-07-25	2018-04-20
	160. ALLISON TRANSMISSION HOLDINGS INC		2017-05-23	2018-05-17
	140. APPLIED MATERIALS INC COMMON STOCK		2016-09-23	2018-05-17
	180. ROYAL CARRIBEAN CRUISES LTD		2017-09-21	2018-05-17
	6472.492 MERGER FUND-INST		2016-06-16	2018-06-20
	120. AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER INC COMMON STOCK		2017-04-20	2018-06-21
	200. BERRY GLOBAL GROUP INC		2016-10-21	2018-06-21
	190. CVS CORP		2012-07-23	2018-06-21
	70. DISCOVER FINL SVCS		2012-02-21	2018-06-21
	20. RED HAT INC COMMON STOCK		2017-11-16	2018-06-21
	40. RED HAT INC COMMON STOCK		2017-04-20	2018-06-21
	110. WYNDHAM DESTINATIONS INC		2016-03-21	2018-06-21
	110. WYNDHAM HOTELS & RESORTS INC		2016-03-21	2018-06-21
	2108.815 JOHCM INTERNATIONAL SEL-I		2018-04-18	2018-07-19
	200. AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER INC COMMON STOCK		2017-04-20	2018-07-19
	90. LEAR CORP		2015-09-17	2018-07-19
	120. SCHLUMBERGER LTD.		2017-11-16	2018-07-19
	3745.318 BMO PYRFORD INTL STOCK FUND CLASS I		2018-04-18	2018-08-06
	21539.131 BMO PYRFORD INTL STOCK FUND CLASS I		2017-02-24	2018-08-06
	20. BOEING COMPANY COMMON STOCK		2015-07-17	2018-08-23
	30. EQUINIX INC REIT		2017-04-20	2018-08-23
	370. ON SEMICONDUCTOR CORP COMMON STOCK		2018-01-23	2018-08-23
	130. OWENS CORNING INC		2017-08-21	2018-08-23
	70. SCHLUMBERGER LTD.		2017-11-16	2018-08-23
	90. SMUCKER J M CO COMMON STOCK NEW		2018-01-09	2018-08-23
	40. BOEING COMPANY COMMON STOCK		2015-06-01	2018-09-20
	520. FREEPORT-MCMORAN COPPER CO INC		2018-04-20	2018-09-20
	30. HOME DEPOT INC COMMON STOCK		2014-11-07	2018-09-20
	390. ON SEMICONDUCTOR CORP COMMON STOCK		2018-01-09	2018-09-20
	30. RED HAT INC COMMON STOCK		2017-04-20	2018-09-20
	100000. IBM CORP 1.875% 5/15/19		2012-08-22	2018-09-26
	50000. TIME WARNER INC 4.875% 3/15/20		2011-08-22	2018-09-27
	220. AMEREN CORP		2016-05-23	2018-10-18
	30. BOEING COMPANY COMMON STOCK		2015-06-01	2018-10-18
	230. STEEL DYNAMICS INC COMMON STOCK		2016-10-21	2018-10-18
	60. ALEXANDRIA REAL EST EQUITIES COMMON STOCK		2017-10-19	2018-11-15
	50. CIGNA CORPORATION COMMON STOCK		2017-09-21	2018-11-15
	50. RED HAT INC COMMON STOCK		2017-04-20	2018-11-15
	80. UNITED RENTALS INC COMMON STOCK		2016-02-22	2018-11-15
	50000. DUPONT EI NEMOUR 4.625% 1/15/20		2012-07-24	2018-11-29
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P

(e) Gross sales price		(g) Cost or other basis plus expense of sale	(h) Gain or (loss) (e) plus (f) minus (g)
a	12,767	5,980	6,787
b	398	320	78
c	23,904	10,932	12,972
d	11,852	9,816	2,036
e	11,859	12,080	-221
	20,733	21,857	-1,124
	113,731	127,269	-13,538
	15,537	12,592	2,945
	20,795	11,055	9,740
	13,187	13,077	110
	10,014	10,056	-42
	15,142	9,324	5,818
	8,980	8,105	875
	44,304	19,160	25,144
	16,316	12,712	3,604
	9,732	4,429	5,303
	14,153	9,948	4,205
	23,737	12,552	11,185
	8,170	8,754	-584
	9,306	10,667	-1,361
	14,152	13,386	766
	36,395	31,055	5,340
	3,694	3,686	8
	6,336	6,943	-607
	4,127	3,740	387
	7,820	5,792	2,028
	20,811	15,659	5,152
	13,469	12,831	638
	12,249	13,082	-833
	6,586	7,054	-468
	17,599	1,687	15,912
	3,992	2,097	1,895
	6,720	5,976	744
	13,270	5,869	7,401
	12,273	13,452	-1,179
	13,032	14,459	-1,427
	10,475	10,534	-59
	2,926	2,864	62
	11,828	16,412	-4,584
	18,165	17,190	975
	20,454	11,744	8,710
	12,454	4,542	7,912
	11,169	7,976	3,193
	12,962	5,632	7,330
	8,092	8,129	-37
	12,152	11,771	381
	2,500	1,685	815
	10,839	8,226	2,613
	10,791	8,518	2,273
	6,107	4,398	1,709
	7,011	3,900	3,111
	12,924	4,411	8,513
	11,786	6,952	4,834
	11,228	11,625	-397
	18,188	15,894	2,294
	6,946	6,539	407
	16,967	9,560	7,407
	9,734	10,035	-301
	6,537	5,367	1,170
	3,467	4,097	-630
	3,785	3,729	56
	18,970	18,821	149
	5,504	4,209	1,295
	14,396	11,354	3,042
	9,615	10,253	-638
	11,535	10,732	803
	8,153	9,118	-965
	7,301	7,642	-341
	8,265	8,650	-385
	2,755	926	1,829
	450	344	106
	6,298	3,735	2,563
	8,788	2,582	6,206
	11,072	9,896	1,176
	6,118	6,030	88
	11,384	9,823	1,561
	2,241	1,544	697
	4,482	4,138	344
	10,426	10,994	-568
	13,739	9,141	4,598
	3,257	3,747	-490
	3,909	2,691	1,218
	18,471	17,089	1,382
	6,941	5,984	957
	7,553	4,194	3,359
	19,313	21,301	-1,988
	108,350	100,065	8,285
	8,083	8,077	6
	9,252	9,107	145
	13,502	8,521	4,981
	5,133	2,085	3,048
	3,303	2,523	780
	6,607	3,489	3,118
	5,167	3,680	1,487
	6,808	4,814	1,994
	49,789	50,127	-338
	14,210	13,462	748
	16,758	10,159	6,599
	7,998	7,375	623
	49,139	50,225	-1,086
	282,593	275,790	6,803
	6,934	2,879	4,055
	12,890	12,194	696
	7,687	8,998	-1,311
	7,566	8,722	-1,156
	4,515	4,302	213
	9,396	11,463	-2,067
	14,727	5,646	9,081
	7,486	10,156	-2,670
	6,354	2,925	3,429
	7,627	8,964	-1,337
	4,003	2,617	1,386
	99,542	101,811	-2,269
	51,416	54,440	-3,024
	14,310	10,319	3,991
	10,761	4,234	6,527
	9,569	6,136	3,433
	7,308	7,368	-60
	10,568	8,988	1,580
	8,670	4,362	4,308
	9,365	4,132	5,233
	50,902	59,585	-8,683
			32,690

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			6,787
b			78
c			12,972
d			2,036
e			-221
			-1,124
			-13,538
			2,945
			9,740
			110
			-42
			5,818
			875
			25,144
			3,604
			5,303
			4,205
			11,185
			-584
			-1,361
			766
			5,340
			8
			-607
			387
			2,028
			5,152
			638
			-833
			-468
			15,912
			1,895
			744
			7,401
			-1,179
			-1,427
			-59
			62
			-4,584
			975
			8,710
			7,912
			3,193
			7,330
			-37
			381
			815
			2,613
			2,273
			1,709
			3,111
			8,513
			4,834
			-397
			2,294
			407
			7,407
			-301
			1,170
			-630
			56
			149
			1,295
			3,042
			-638
			803
			-965
			-341
			-385
			1,829
			106
			2,563
			6,206
			1,176
			88
			1,561
			697
			344
			-568
			4,598
			-490
			1,218
			1,382
			957
			3,359
			-1,988
			8,285
			6
			145
			4,981
			3,048
			780
			3,118
			1,487
			1,994
			-338
			748
			6,599
			623
			-1,086
			6,803
			4,055
			696
			-1,311
			-1,156
			213
			-2,067
			9,081
			-2,670
			3,429
			-1,337
			1,386
			-2,269
			-3,024
			3,991
			6,527
			3,433
			-60
			1,580
			4,308
			5,233
			-8,683

2	Capital gain net income or (net capital loss)	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7 If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7	2	284,682
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 ...................		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? Yes No

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))
2018	313,095	5,275,809	0.059345
2017	294,855	5,093,156	0.057892
2016	321,085	5,452,261	0.05889
2015	311,623	5,640,977	0.055243
2014	415,727	5,403,522	0.076936

Total of line 1, column (d) .....................

0.308306

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 ......

0.061661

Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2019 from Part X, line 5......

5,231,891

Multiply line 4 by line 3......................

322,604

Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........

3,818

Add lines 5 and 6........................

326,422

Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4,.............

328,432

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 and enter “N/A" on line 1.
	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	3,818
	hereand 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	3,818
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	3,818
6	Credits/Payments:

a	2019 estimated tax payments and 2018 overpayment credited to 2019	6a	2,576
b	Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source......	6b
c	Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)...	6c	0
d	Backup withholding erroneously withheld ...........	6d

7	Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d..............		7	2,576
8	Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached.		8	0
9	Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......		9	1,242
10	Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...		10
11	Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2020 estimated tax0	Refunded	11	0

Part VII-A

Statements Regarding Activities

During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did

Yes

it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................

Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? (see Instructions

for definition).................................

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.

Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................

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

Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed

on foundation managers. bullet

Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......

If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.

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....

Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........

If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................

Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........

If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.

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?................

Yes

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..................................

Yes

Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)

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 .

Yes

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 2019 or the taxable year beginning in 2019? See the instructions for Part XIV.

If "Yes," complete Part XIV .............................

Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names

and addresses. ...............................

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Part VII-A

Statements Regarding Activities (continued)

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 .............

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.................

Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?

Yes

Website address bullet

The books are in care of bullet

HECTOR AHUMADA, BMO HARRIS BANK NA Telephone no. bullet

(312) 461-5154

Located at bullet

111 WEST MONROE STREET TAX DIV 12WCHICAGOIL ZIP+4 bullet

60603

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

16 At any time during calendar year 2019, 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

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? YesNo

(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)

a disqualified person?......................YesNo

(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? YesNo

(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? YesNo

(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)?...............YesNo

(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.).......YesNo

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 ........

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here........ bullet

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 2019?.............

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)):

At the end of tax year 2019, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d

and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2019?.............YesNo

If "Yes," list the years bullet

20, 20, 20, 20

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.) ..............

If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.

20, 20, 20, 20

Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at

any time during the year?......................YesNo

If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2019 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 2019.)..................

Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?

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 2019?

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Part VII-B

Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)

During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:

Yes

(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? YesNo

(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry

on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............YesNo

(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? YesNo

(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described

in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions................YesNo

(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or

educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....YesNo

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 ......

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here......... bullet

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?..........YesNo

If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).

Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on

a personal benefit contract?.....................YesNo

Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....

If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.

At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? YesNo

If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....

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? .................YesNo

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-)
THOMAS J KUHN	CO-TRUSTEE 2	28,546
111 WEST MONROE STREET TAX DIV 12W CHICAGO,IL60603	CO-TRUSTEE 2	28,546
BMO HARRIS BANK N A	CO-TRUSTEE 2	57,091
111 WEST MONROE STREET TAX DIV 12W CHICAGO,IL60603	CO-TRUSTEE 2	57,091

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...................				0

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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
NONE

Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services............. bullet

Part IX-A

Summary of Direct Charitable Activities

List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc.	Expenses
1


2


3


4

Part IX-B

Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)

Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2.	Amount
1


2


All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3

Total. Add lines 1 through 3......................... bullet

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Part X

Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)

Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes:

Average monthly fair market value of securities...................

5,155,010

Average of monthly cash balances.......................

156,554

Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................

Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................

5,311,564

Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and

1c (attach detailed explanation) .............

Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................

Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................

5,311,564

Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see

instructions) .............................

79,673

Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4

5,231,891

Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................

261,595

Part XI

Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow

and do not complete this part.)

Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................

261,595

Tax on investment income for 2019 from Part VI, line 5......

3,818

Income tax for 2019. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...

Add lines 2a and 2b............................

3,818

Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............

257,777

Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................

Add lines 3 and 4............................

257,777

Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................

Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...

257,777

Part XII

Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)

Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:

Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........

328,432

Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................

Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes...............................

Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:

Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................

Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................

Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4

328,432

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.................

3,818

Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............

324,614

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.

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Part XIII

Undistributed Income (see instructions)

		(a) Corpus	(b) Years prior to 2018	(c) 2018	(d) 2019
1 Distributable amount for 2019 from Part XI, line 7					257,777
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2019:
a Enter amount for 2018 only.......				0
b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20			0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2019:
a From 2014......	154,971
b From 2015......	41,838
c From 2016......	53,978
d From 2017......	43,201
e From 2018......	54,457
fTotal of lines 3a through e........		348,445
4Qualifying distributions for 2019 from Part
XII, line 4: $ 328,432
a Applied to 2018, but not more than line 2a				0
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years (Election required—see instructions).....			0
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election required—see instructions)........		0
d Applied to 2019 distributable amount.....					257,777
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus		70,655
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2019.		0			0
(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		419,100
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract line 4b from line 2b ..........			0
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed income for which a notice of deficiency has been issued, or on which the section 4942(a) tax has been previously assessed......			0
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount —see instructions ...........			0
e Undistributed income for 2018. Subtract line 4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see instructions .............				0
f Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must be distributed in 2020 ..........					0
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may be required - see instructions) .......		0
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2014 not applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...		154,971
9Excess distributions carryover to 2020. Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......		264,129
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2015....	41,838
b Excess from 2016....	53,978
c Excess from 2017....	43,201
d Excess from 2018....	54,457
e Excess from 2019....	70,655

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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 2019, enter the date of the ruling....... bullet

b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section4942(j)(3) or4942(j)(5)

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) 2019	(b) 2018	(c) 2017	(d) 2016	(e) Total

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).)

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

if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d. See instructions

aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:

WALTER EDITH BEST FOUNDATION ADM
C/O BMO HARRIS BANK NA 111 WEST
CHICAGO,IL60603
(312) 461-6301

bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:

PROPOSALS MAY BE SUBMITTED, AT ANY TIME, IN WRITING TO FOUNDATION ADMINISTRATOR.

cAny submission deadlines:

YEAR ROUND APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED

dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:

THE WALTER J. AND EDITH E. BEST FOUNDATION GIVE GRANTS TO SUCH ONE OR

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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)		Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
aPaid during the year
ASSOCIATION FOR INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT 309 WEST NEW INDIAN TRAIL AURORA,IL60506	NONE	P.C.	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	5,000
LAZARUS HOUSE 214 WALNUT STREET ST CHARLES,IL60174	NONE	P.C.	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	5,000
NORTHWEST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 3060 SALT CREEK LANE SUITE 110 ARLINGTON,IL60005	NONE	P.C.	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	25,000
REHABILITATION INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO 345 E SUPERIOR ST RM 1640 CHICAGO,IL60611	NONE	P.C.	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	10,000
MISERICORDIA HEART OF MERCY CENTER 2916 WEST 47TH ST CHICAGO,IL60632	NONE	P.C.	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	10,000
ASPIRE 9901 DERBY LANE WESTCHESTER,IL601543709	NONE	P.C.	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	5,000
EDWARD FOUNDATION 801 S WASHINGTON NAPERVILLE,IL60540	NONE	P.C.	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	5,000
CASA KANE COUNTY 100 S 3RD STREET SUITE 460 GENEVA,IL60134	NONE	P.C.	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	5,000
INFANT WELFARE SOCIETY OF CHICAGO 1931 N HALSTED ST CHICAGO,IL60614	NONE	P.C.	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	5,000
FAMILY SHELTER SERVICE 605 E ROOSEVELT ROAD WHEATON,IL60187	NONE	P.C.	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	5,000
SPECTRIOS INSTITUTE FOR LOW VISION 219 E COLE AVE WHEATON,IL60187	NONE	P.C.	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	5,000
MARKLUND CHILDREN'S HOME 164 S PRAIRIE AVE BLOOMINGDALE,IL60108	NONE	P.C.	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	5,000
CATHOLIC CHARITIES 721 N LASALLE CHICAGO,IL60654	NONE	P.C.	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	7,500
ROYAL FAMILY KIDS CAMP INC 67 E ALGONQUIN ROAD SOUTH BARRINGTON,IL60010	NONE	P.C.	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	8,500
PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY TREASURE CHEST FOUNDATION 15430 70TH CT ORLAND PARK,IL60462	NONE	P.C.	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	4,350
ELIM CHRISTIAN SERVICES 15565 SOUTH 70TH COURT ORLAND PARK,IL60462	NONE	P.C.	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	5,491
ANN & ROBERT LURIE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO 700 WEST FULLERTON PARKWAY CHICAGO,IL60614	NONE	P.C.	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	50,000
ADVOCATE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MIDWEST CHILDREN'S BRAIN TUMOR CENT 1675 DEMPSTER STREET PARK RIDGE,IL60068	NONE	P.C.	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	5,000
CANINE THERAPY CORPS INC 1700 WEST IRVING PARK ROAD SUITE 3 CHICAGO,IL60613	NONE	P.C.	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	3,000
JOURNEYCARE FOUNDATION INC 405 LAKE ZURICH ROAD BARRINGTON,IL60010	NONE	P.C.	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	10,000
LEUKEMIA RESEARCH FOUNDATION 3520 LAKE AVENUE SUITE 202 WILMETTE,IL60091	NONE	P.C.	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	3,000
TRI CITY FAMILY SERVICES 1120 RANDALL CT GENEVA,IL60134	NONE	P.C.	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	5,000
AID FOR WOMEN 8 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVE CHICAGO,IL60603	NONE	P.C.	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	5,000
GUARDIAN ANGEL 168 N OTTAWA STREET JOLIET,IL60432	NONE	P.C.	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	5,000
CASA OF COOK COUNTY 1100 S HAMILTON SUITE 8W CHICAGO,IL60612	NONE	P.C.	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	5,000
KIDS MATTER INC 1850 N MARTIN LUTHER KING DR 202 MILWAUKEE,WI53212	NONE	P.C.	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	5,000
ADLER UNIVERSITY 17 N DEARBORN ST CHICAGO,IL60602	NONE	P.C.	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	5,000
FAMILY RESCUE 9204 SOUTH COMMERCIAL AVENUE CHICAGO,IL60617	NONE	P.C.	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	7,000
FOX VALLEY CHRISTIAN ACTION 35 W 624 RIVERWOOD LN ST CHARLES,IL60174	NONE	P.C.	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	5,000
GIGIS PLAYHOUSE OF TINLEY PARK 16800 SOUTH OAK PARK AVENUE TINLEY PARK,IL60477	NONE	P.C.	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	5,000
READING IN MOTION 65 E WACKER PLACE STE 305 CHICAGO,IL60601	NONE	P.C.	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	5,000
THE HARBOUR 1440 RENAISSANCE DR STE 240 PARK RIDGE,IL60068	NONE	P.C.	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	5,000
FELLOWSHIP HOUSING 2200 WEST HIGGINS ROAD SUITE 130 Hoffman Estates,IL60169	NONE	P.C.	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	5,000
LIVING WELL CANCER RESOURCE CENTER 541 N FAIRBANKS COURT RM 1630 CHICAGO,IL60611	NONE	P.C.	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	5,000
CHILDSERV 8765 WEST HIGGINS ROAD NO 450 CHICAGO,IL60631	NONE	P.C.	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	5,000
INGALLS DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION ONE INGALLS DRIVE HARVEY,IL60426	NONE	P.C.	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	5,000
NORTHEAST DUPAGE SPECIAL RECREATION ASSO 1770 W CENTENNIAL PL ADDISON,IL60101	NONE	P.C.	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	3,500
PICKLEBERRY PIE INC 7426 BARCLAY RD CHELTENHAM,PA19012	NONE	P.C.	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	5,000
ST JOSEPH SERVICES 1501 N OAKLEY BOULEVARD CHICAGO,IL60622	NONE	P.C.	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	5,000
THE CANCER SUPPORT CENTER 2028 ELM ROAD HOMEWOOD,IL60430	NONE	P.C.	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	3,000
Total ................................. 3a				280,341

bApproved for future payment

Total ................................. 3b

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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	(e) Related or exempt function income (See instructions.)
a
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies
2 Membership dues and assessments....
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........
4 Dividends and interest from securities....			14	138,210
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	284,682
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)..				422,892

13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................

422,892

(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)

Part XVI-B

Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes

Line No.	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.)

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Part XVII

Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations

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

Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:

(1) Cash...................................

1a(1)

(2) Other assets.................................

1a(2)

Other transactions:

(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................

1b(1)

(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................

1b(2)

(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................

1b(3)

(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................

1b(4)

(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................

1b(5)

(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................

1b(6)

Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............

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

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? ...........Yes No

If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization	(b) Type of organization	(c) Description of relationship

Sign Here

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
				May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown below (see instr.) Yes No
	Signature of officer or trustee	Date	Title

Paid Preparer Use Only	Print/Type preparer's name	Preparer's Signature	Date	Check if self- employed	PTIN
	Firm's name				Firm's EIN
	Firm's address				Phone no.

Form 990-PF (2019)

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

- TIN:

TY 2017 AccountingFeesSchedule

Name:

BEST WALTER & EDITH FOUNDATION

EIN:

36-6857916

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
TAX PREPARATION FEE (NON-ALLOC	1,950	975		975

- TIN:

TY 2017 OtherExpensesSchedule

Name:

BEST WALTER & EDITH FOUNDATION

EIN:

36-6857916

Description	Revenue and Expenses per Books	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
OTHER NON-ALLOCABLE EXPENSE -	15	0		15

- TIN:

TY 2017 OtherIncreasesSchedule

Name:

BEST WALTER & EDITH FOUNDATION

EIN:

36-6857916

Description	Amount
TIMING DIFFERENCE	1,374

- TIN:

TY 2017 TaxesSchedule

Name:

BEST WALTER & EDITH FOUNDATION

EIN:

36-6857916

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income
FEDERAL TAX PAYMENT - PRIOR YE	1,072	0
FEDERAL ESTIMATES - PRINCIPAL	2,576	0
FOREIGN TAXES ON QUALIFIED FOR	1,431	1,431
FOREIGN TAXES ON NONQUALIFIED	114	114