TY 2018 Form 990PF

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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

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990PF for instructions and the latest information.

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
MOTHER DENNIS FOUNDATION
% MERCANTILE BANK TRUST SERVICES

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)200 NORTH 33RD STREET
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
QUINCY, IL62305

A Employer identification number

37-6034014

B Telephone number (see instructions)

(217) 223-7310

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

$272,330J 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	2,106		2,106	2,106
4	Dividends and interest from securities...	7,207		7,207	7,207
5a	Gross rents............
b	Net rental income or (loss)
6a	Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10		17,537
b	Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 351,340
7	Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...			17,537
8	Net short-term capital gain.........
9	Income modifications...........
10a	Gross sales less returns and allowances
b	Less: Cost of goods sold....
c	Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....
11	Other income (attach schedule).......
12	Total. Add lines 1 through 11........	26,850		26,850	9,313
13	Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.
14	Other employee salaries and wages......
15	Pension plans, employee benefits.......
16a	Legal fees (attach schedule).........
b	Accounting fees (attach schedule).......		350
c	Other professional fees (attach schedule)....		3,288	3,288
17	Interest...............
18	Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...		423	81
19	Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...
20	Occupancy..............
21	Travel, conferences, and meetings.......
22	Printing and publications..........
23	Other expenses (attach schedule).......
24	Total operating and administrative expenses.
	Add lines 13 through 23..........	4,061		3,369		0
25	Contributions, gifts, grants paid.......	17,750				17,750
26	Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25	21,811		3,369		17,750
27	Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a	Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements	5,039
b	Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-)			23,481
c	Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...				9,313

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.

Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2018)

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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.............	18,137	15,962	15,963
	2	Savings and temporary cash investments.........
	3	Accounts receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	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
	8	Inventories for sale or use..............
	9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........
	10a	Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)	9,986	9,986	10,179
	b	Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......	149,040	175,860	160,951
	c	Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......	106,798	87,208	85,237
	11	Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	12	Investments—mortgage loans.............
	13	Investments—other (attach schedule)..........
	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)	283,961	289,016	272,330
	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 SFAS 117, check here
		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
		and complete lines 27 through 31.
	27	Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........	283,961	289,016
	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).....	283,961	289,016
	31	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).	283,961	289,016

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 30 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............

283,961

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

5,039

Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet

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

289,016

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 30 .

289,016

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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
1 a	PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES 1099B	P
b	PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES 1099B	P
c	PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES 1099B	P
d	PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES 1099B	P
e

(e) Gross sales price		(g) Cost or other basis plus expense of sale	(h) Gain or (loss) (e) plus (f) minus (g)
a	112,169	116,256	-4,087
b	59,509	50,494	9,015
c	1,308	1,319	-11
d	175,670	165,734	9,936
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			-4,087
b			9,015
c			-11
d			9,936
e

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	17,537
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))
2017	24,800	314,276	0.078912
2016	40,402	318,529	0.126839
2015	35,879	357,017	0.100497
2014	36,798	393,148	0.093598
2013	39,608	399,507	0.099142

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

0.498988

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 ......

0.099798

Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2018 from Part X, line 5......

299,493

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

29,889

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

235

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

30,124

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

17,750

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	470
	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
3	Add lines 1 and 2...........................	3	470
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	470
6	Credits/Payments:

a	2018 estimated tax payments and 2017 overpayment credited to 2018	6a	340
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	340
8	Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached.		8
9	Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......		9	130
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 2019 estimated tax	Refunded	11

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 2018 or the taxable year beginning in 2018? 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

N/A

The books are in care of bullet

MERCANTILE TRUST SERVICES Telephone no. bullet

(217) 223-7310

Located at bullet

200 NORTH 33RDQUINCYIL ZIP+4 bullet

62305

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 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

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 2018?.............

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 2018, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d

and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2018?.............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 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.)..................

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 2018?

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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-)	(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation	(e) Expense account, other allowances
JANET ALLEN	PRESIDENT 2.00	0	0	0
2027 PRAIRIE AVE QUINCY,IL62301	PRESIDENT 2.00	0	0	0
JULIE HESS	SECRETARY 2.00	0	0	0
6709 FIRELIGHT LANE DALLAS,TX75248	SECRETARY 2.00	0	0	0
JIM DENNIS	TREASURER 2.00	0	0	0
2835 SCOTIA TRAIL QUINCY,IL62301	TREASURER 2.00	0	0	0

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

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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	N/A
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...................

288,427

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

15,627

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

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

304,054

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

304,054

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

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

4,561

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

299,493

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

14,975

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.)

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

14,975

Tax on investment income for 2018 from Part VI, line 5......

470

Income tax for 2018. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...

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

470

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

14,505

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

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

14,505

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

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

14,505

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 ..........

17,750

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

17,750

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

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

17,750

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	(d) 2018
1 Distributable amount for 2018 from Part XI, line 7			14,505
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2018:
a Enter amount for 2017 only.......
b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2018:
a From 2013......	19,817
b From 2014......	17,345
c From 2015......	18,870
d From 2016......	24,622
e From 2017......	9,420
fTotal of lines 3a through e........		90,074
4Qualifying distributions for 2018 from Part
XII, line 4: $ 17,750
a Applied to 2017, but not more than line 2a
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years (Election required—see instructions).....
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election required—see instructions)........
d Applied to 2018 distributable amount.....			14,505
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus		3,245
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2018.
(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		93,319
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract line 4b from line 2b ..........
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed income for which a notice of deficiency has been issued, or on which the section 4942(a) tax has been previously assessed......
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount —see instructions ...........
e Undistributed income for 2017. Subtract line 4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see instructions .............
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) ...		19,817
9Excess distributions carryover to 2019. Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......		73,502
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2014....	17,345
b Excess from 2015....	18,870
c Excess from 2016....	24,622
d Excess from 2017....	9,420
e Excess from 2018....	3,245

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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 2018, 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) 2018	(b) 2017	(c) 2016	(d) 2015	(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:

JANET ALLEN
2027 PRAIRIE AVE
QUINCY,IL62301
(217) 224-7759

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

LETTER REQUEST

cAny submission deadlines:

NO DEADLINES

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

TAX EXEMPT ENTITIES

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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
ARROWHEAD BIBLE CAMP ARROWHEAD BIBLE CAMP 30765 117TH STREET 30765 117TH STREET NEW AUBURN,WI54757	NONE	EXEMPT	RELIGIOUS	1,000
DR ABBY FOX ROONEY ELEM SCHOOL DR ABBY FOX ROONEY ELEM SCHOOL 4900 COLUMBUS RD 4900 COLUMBUS RD QUINCY,IL62305	NONE	EXEMPT	EDUCATION	350
FREEDOM CHURCH FREEDOM CHURCH 1036 STONECREST CIR 1036 STONECREST CIR OSAGE BEACH,MO65065	NONE	EXEMPT	RELIGIOUS	500
PIONEER BIBLE TRANSLATORS PIONEER BIBLE TRANSLATORS 7255 W CAMP WISDOM RD 7255 W CAMP WISDOM RD DALLAS,TX75236	NONE	EXEMPT	RELIGIOUS	500
QUINCY CATHOLIC ELEM SCHOOLS FD QUINCY CATHOLIC ELEM SCHOOLS FD 2223 ST ANTHONY RD 2223 ST ANTHONY RD QUINCY,IL62305	NONE	EXEMPT	EDUCATION	100
QUINCY FAMILY YMCA QUINCY FAMILY YMCA 3101 MAINE 3101 MAINE QUINCY,IL62301	NONE	EXEMPT	CHARITABLE	500
QUINCY NOTRE DAME QUINCY NOTRE DAME 1400 SOUTH 11TH 1400 SOUTH 11TH QUINCY,IL62301	NONE	EXEMPT	EDUCATIONAL	250
QUINCY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION QUINCY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION 1416 MIANE ST 1416 MAINE ST QUINCY,IL62301	NONE	EXEMPT	EDUCATION	100
QUINCY UNIVERSITY QUINCY UNIVERSITY 1800 COLLEGE AVE 1800 COLLEGE AVE QUINCY,IL62301	NONE	EXEMPT	EDUCATIONAL	1,100
QUINSIPPI SOCCER ASSOCIATION QUINSIPPI SOCCER ASSOCIATION PO BOX 3531 PO BOX 3531 QUINCY,IL62305	NONE	EXEMPT	CHARIABLE	5,000
SHRINERS HOSPITAL SHRINERS HOSPITAL 4400 CLAYTON AVE 4400 CLAYTON AVE ST LOUIS,MO63110	NONE	EXEMPT	CHILDRENS MEDICINE	100
STRONGHOLD MINISTRIES STRONGHOLD MINISTRIES 9618 QUEENSWOOD LN 9618 QUEENSWOOD LN DALLAS,TX75238	NONE	EXEMPT	RELIGIOUS	1,500
THE CROSSING THE CROSSING 150 SOUTH 48TH 150 SOUTH 48TH QUINCY,IL62301	NONE	EXEMPT	RELIGIOUS	1,000
WATERTOWN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL WATERTOWN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 15 12TH AVE NE 15 12TH AVE NE WATERTOWN,SD57201	NONE	EXEMPT	EDUCATION	500
WGCA WGCA 535 MAINE SUITE 10 535 MAINE SUITE 10 QUINCY,IL62301	NONE	EXEMPT	RELIGIOUS	250
YOUNG LIFE YOUNG LIFE P O BOX 520 P O BOX 520 COLORADO SPRINGS,CO80901	NONE	EXEMPT	RELIGIOUS	5,000
Total ................................. 3a				17,750

bApproved for future payment

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

Form 990-PF (2018)

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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 ...........			14	2,106
4 Dividends and interest from securities....			14	7,207
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 ............			14	17,537
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)..				26,850

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

26,850

(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.)

Form 990-PF (2018)

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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 (2018)

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EIN:

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Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
TAX PREPARATION	350

- TIN:

TY 2018 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule

Name:

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EIN:

37-6034014

Name of Bond	End of Year Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
10000 GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP
255 SPDR BARCLAYS HIGH YIELD
5000 AT & T	5,025	4,914
730 MFC VANGUARD INTER TERM BOND
815 POWERSHARES SENIOR LOAN PORT
391.411 SH BRANDYWINE G;OBAL INTL OP	4,775	4,282
2035.225 EATON VANCE HIGH INC OPPORT	8,773	8,446
880.425 FEDERATED TOTAL RETURN BD FD	9,165	9,174
354.187 GUGGENHEIM TOTAL RETURN BD	9,421	9,407
1137.036 JPMORGAN CORPORATE BD	10,687	10,483
799.291 MFS CORPORATE BD	10,774	10,575
891.311 MFS TOTAL RETURN BOND	9,172	9,172
826.532 OPPENHEIMER SR FLOAT RATE Y	6,623	6,348
2228.751 PIMCO COMMODITY REAL RET ST	12,793	12,436

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TY 2018 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule

Name:

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EIN:

37-6034014

Name of Stock	End of Year Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
ROUNDING
20 CMS ENERGY CORP
59 VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS
20 HASBRO INC
10 MCDONALDS CORP
25 ROGERS COMMUNICATION INC
20 CHEVRON CORP
20 DIGITAL RLTY TR INC
55 INTEL CORP
23 DUKE ENERGY
25 DOMINION RESOURCES INC
20 JOHNSON & JOHNSON
19 ADR BRIT AMERICAN TOB PLC
35 MICROSOFT CORP
5 LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP
25 SUNTRUST BANKS
35 MERCK & CO INC
15 AMERIPRISE FINL INC
40 J P MORGAN CHASE & CO
35 DOW CHEMCIAL CO
20 CROWN CASTLE INTL CORP
70 CISCO SYSTEMS
55 AT & T
40 TRANSCANDA CORP
25 PEPSICO INC
120 FORD MOTOR CO
40 INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO
81 PFIZIER INC
25 PROCTER & GAMBLE CO
25 PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL INC
25 PHILIP MORRIS INTL INC
35 ABBVIE INC COM
25 UNION PACIFIC CORP
35 QUALCOMM INC
60 WILLIAMS CO INC
15 AMGEN INC
40 CARNICAL CORP
45 VENTAS INC
70 INVESCO LTD-ADR
40 TARGET CORP
60 ENBRIDGE INC
105 RLJ LODGING TRUST
45 NOVARTIS AG
30 VANGUARD MID CAP ETF
25 SPDR S & P MIDCAP 400
190 VANGUARD FTSE DEVELOPED MRKTS
418.591 FIDELITY ADV SMALL CAP
220 MFC VANGUARD INTL EQUITY INDEX F
155 VANGUARD REIT INDEX ETF
285 SPDR WELLS FARGO PERFERRED STOCK
260 MFC ISHARES TR
57 ALTRIA GROUP	3,169	2,815
84 ANNALY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT	869	825
66 AT&T	2,185	1,884
4 BLACKROCK	2,055	1,571
11 CHUBB LTD	1,510	1,421
52 CISCO SYSTEMS	1,633	2,253
21 CONOCOPHILLIPS	1,372	1,309
38 DOWDUPONT	2,029	2,032
22 DUKE ENERGY CORP	1,166	1,899
21 EATON CORP PLC	1,610	1,442
34 EMERSON ELECTRIC	2,338	2,032
43 GARMIN LTD	2,490	2,723
15 GENUINE PARTS CO	1,341	1,440
13 HOME DEPOT	2,303	2,234
10 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES	1,452	1,137
44 JP MORGAN CHASE & CO	3,452	4,295
12 KIMBERLY CLARK CORP	1,223	1,367
9 KRAFT HEINZ	514	387
10 LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP	3,173	2,618
32 METLIFE	1,532	1,314
35 MICROSOFT CORP	2,322	3,555
13 NEXTERA ENERGY	2,088	2,260
37 OMEGA HEALTHCARE INVEST	943	1,301
36 ONECK INC	2,140	1,942
7 PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA	818	584
15 PAYCHEX	901	977
99 PFIZER INC	2,888	4,321
24 PHILLIP MORRIS INTL INC	1,951	1,602
29 PNC FINANCIAL SERV	4,221	3,390
56 PPL CORP	1,598	1,586
13 SEAGATE TECHNOLOGIES	759	502
21 TUPPERWARE CORP	982	663
31 US BANCORP DEL (NEW)	1,576	1,417
23 VALERO ENERGY	2,507	1,724
13 VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS		731
36 WEC ENERGY GROUP INC COM	2,259	2,493
21 WESTRICK CO COM	1,368	793
57 ADR ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC B SHS	4,182	3,417
33 ADR TORONTO DOMINION BANK	1,832	1,641
50 ADR WESTPAC BKG LTD	1,102	874
295.857 ALGER SMALL CAP FOCUS I	4,763	5,053
812.254 BRANDES INTERNATIONAL EQUITY	15,262	12,817
952.009 COLUMBIA MID CAP INDEX PRIM	15,689	12,605
101.744 FRANKLIN SMALL CAP VAL ADV	5,951	4,391
493.044 FULLER & THALER BEHAVE SM CP	11,902	10,448
68.962 JANUS ENTERPRISE T	8,927	7,426
653.702 MFS MID CAP VALUE	12,630	12,858
284.331 NEUBERGER BERMAN EMERG MKTS	5,951	4,987
1496.18 PARAMETRIC INTERNATIONAL	20,932	17,595

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MOTHER DENNIS FOUNDATION

% MERCANTILE BANK TRUST SERVICES

EIN:

37-6034014

Description	Revenue and Expenses per Books	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
EXPENSES
ROUNDING

- TIN:

TY 2018 OtherIncreasesSchedule

Name:

MOTHER DENNIS FOUNDATION

% MERCANTILE BANK TRUST SERVICES

EIN:

37-6034014

Description	Amount
UNLOCATED DIFFERENCE	16

- TIN:

TY 2018 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule

Name:

MOTHER DENNIS FOUNDATION

% MERCANTILE BANK TRUST SERVICES

EIN:

37-6034014

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
INVESTMENT ADVISORY	3,288	3,288

- TIN:

TY 2018 TaxesSchedule

Name:

MOTHER DENNIS FOUNDATION

% MERCANTILE BANK TRUST SERVICES

EIN:

37-6034014

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income
ILLINOIS CHARITABLE TRUST	15
FOREIGN TAX PAID	81	81
EXCISE TAX	327