Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2018
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2018, or tax year beginning 01-01-2018 , and ending 12-31-2018
Name of foundation
THE BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)231 S BEMISTON AVE NO 925
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
ST LOUIS, MO63105
A Employer identification number

22-2635309
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(314) 862-1150
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$76,676,134J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 3,312
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 264,553 264,553  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 1,118,817 1,118,817  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 3,611,057
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 83,177,386
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 3,611,057
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 75 0  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 4,997,814 4,994,427  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 75,503 0   75,503
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 31,868 0   31,868
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 4,332 2,166   2,166
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 8,530 1,279   7,251
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 465,130 465,130   0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 82,318 38,859   5,686
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy.............. 23,350 0   23,350
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 580 0   0
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 15,224 0   15,224
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 706,835 507,434   161,048
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 3,886,750 3,886,750
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 4,593,585 507,434   4,047,798
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 404,229
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 4,486,993
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2018)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 756,895 9,452,210 9,473,047
3 Accounts receivable bullet995
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   392 995 995
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 55,129,608 Click to see attachment46,215,893 64,502,598
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 0 Click to see attachment455,603 455,185
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 2,065,148 Click to see attachment2,231,714 2,241,642
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment2,667 Click to see attachment2,667 Click to see attachment2,667
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 57,954,710 58,359,082 76,676,134
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 8,087 8,230
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 8,087 8,230
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow SFAS 117, check here bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted..................    
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
Foundations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 15,634,567 15,634,567
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 42,312,056 42,716,285
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 57,946,623 58,350,852
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 57,954,710 58,359,082
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
57,946,623
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
404,229
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
58,350,852
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
58,350,852
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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 PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES - SCHWAB P    
b PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES - US BANK P    
c SECURITIES LITIGATION P    
d SALES OF ARTWORK D    
e
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 7,474,335   5,555,829 1,918,506
b 75,638,455   73,993,654 1,644,801
c 53,996     53,996
d 10,600   16,846 -6,246
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       1,918,506
b       1,644,801
c       53,996
d       -6,246
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 3,611,057
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)

If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2017 2,474,563 76,902,946 0.032178
2016 3,984,151 68,808,909 0.057902
2015 3,799,415 70,608,767 0.053809
2014 3,938,159 75,688,817 0.052031
2013 3,782,745 72,447,420 0.052214
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
2
0.248134
3
Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5.0, or by the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years ......
3
0.049627
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2018 from Part X, line 5......
4
79,987,005
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
3,969,515
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
44,870
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
4,014,385
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4,.............
8
4,047,798
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See the Part VI instructions.
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket includes lines 1a and 1b
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b Domestic foundations that meet the section 4940(e) requirements in Part V, check 1 44,870
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 44,870
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 44,870
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2018 estimated tax payments and 2017 overpayment credited to 2018 6a 50,332
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 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 50,332
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 39
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 5,423
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2019 estimated taxBullet5,423 RefundedBullet 11 0
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? (see Instructions
for definition).................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletMO
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2018 or the taxable year beginning in 2018? See the instructions for Part XIV.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV .............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletWWW.BELLWETHERSTL.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletTHE FOUNDATION Telephone no.bullet (314) 862-1150

    Located atbullet231 S BEMISTON AVE NO 925ST LOUISMO ZIP+4bullet63105
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2018, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16   No
    See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
    country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
    1b
     
     
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2018?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2018, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2018?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2018 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2018.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2018?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    Yes
    No
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .................
    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    VIRGINA V SMITH PRESIDENT
    15.00     		0 0 0
    231 S BEMISTON AVE SUITE 925
    ST LOUIS,MO63105
    ROBERT B SMITH III CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
    0.50     		0 0 0
    231 S BEMISTON AVE SUITE 925
    ST LOUIS,MO63105
    SALLY DUFFIELD TRUSTEE
    1.50     		0 0 0
    231 S BEMISTON AVE SUITE 925
    ST LOUIS,MO63105
    CARRIE D PITTENGER TRUSTEE
    1.25     		0 0 0
    231 S BEMISTON AVE SUITE 925
    ST LOUIS,MO63105
    ROBERT B SMITH II TRUSTEE
    0.10     		0 0 0
    231 S BEMISTON AVE SUITE 925
    ST LOUIS,MO63105
    JOHN J WOLFE TRUSTEE
    0.25     		0 0 0
    231 S BEMISTON AVE SUITE 925
    ST LOUIS,MO63105
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
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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
    SEMPER AUGUSTUS INVESTMENTS GROUP LLC INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 399,896
    231 S BEMISTON AVE SUITE 925
    ST LOUIS,MO63105
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1 THE FOUNDATION RECEIVED A TESTAMENTARY BEQUEST CONSISTING OF AN EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF ARTWORK. THE FOUNDATION HAS AND WILL CONTINUE TO USE THE COLLECTION DIRECTLY IN CARRYING OUT ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE OF PROMOTING AND FURTHERING PUBLIC AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF ART. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ARTWORK TOURS TO VARIOUS MUSEUMS AND SIMILAR INSTITUTIONS THROUGHOUT THE U.S. FOR PUBLIC EXHIBITION. 0
    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.........................bullet0
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    65,099,887
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    16,105,194
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    81,205,081
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    81,205,081
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    1,218,076
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    79,987,005
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    3,999,350
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    3,999,350
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2018 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    44,870
    b
    Income tax for 2018. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    44,870
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    3,954,480
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    3,954,480
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    3,954,480
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
    4,047,798
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    4,047,798
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b. See instructions.................
    5
    44,870
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    4,002,928
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2017     		(c)
    2017     		(d)
    2018
    1 Distributable amount for 2018 from Part XI, line 7 3,954,480
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2018:
    a Enter amount for 2017 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2018:
    a From 2013......  
    b From 2014......  
    c From 2015......  
    d From 2016...... 276,801
    e From 2017......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 276,801
    4Qualifying distributions for 2018 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 4,047,798
    a Applied to 2017, 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 2018 distributable amount..... 3,954,480
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 93,318
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2018. 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 5 370,119
    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 2017. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2018. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2019 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2013 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2019.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		370,119
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2014....  
    b Excess from 2015....  
    c Excess from 2016.... 276,801
    d Excess from 2017....  
    e Excess from 2018.... 93,318
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2018, enter the date of the ruling....... bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2018 (b) 2017 (c) 2016 (d) 2015
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    THE BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
    231 S BEMISTON AVE SUITE 925
    ST LOUIS,MO63105
    (314) 862-1150
    INFO@BELLWETHERSTL.ORG
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    PRELIMINARY GRANT APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE COMPLETED ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE AT BELLWETHERSTL.ORG/GRANTS.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    PRELIMINARY GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE DUE MAY 31. STEP 2 - DETAILED GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE DUE JULY 31.
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    PRIMARY CONSIDERATION FOR GRANTS WILL BE GIVEN TO QUALIFIED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY IN MISSOURI. AREAS OF CURRENT FUNDING INTEREST INCLUDE: *EDUCATION *CONSERVATION *ST. LOUIS CIVIC INSTITUTIONS
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    A MILLION STARS DBA COLLEGE BOUND
    110 NORTH JEFFERSON
    ST LOUIS,MO63103     		NONE PC TO EMPOWER STUDENTS FROM ECONOMICALLY DISADVATAGED BACKGROUNDS ACHIEVE A BACHELOR'S DEGREE 200,000
    AIM HIGH ST LOUIS
    755 S PRICE ROAD
    ST LOUIS,MO63124     		NONE PC TO EMPOWER MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS TO BUILD KNOWLEDGE, CHARACTER, AND INITIATIVE 250
    BEYOND HOUSING INC
    6506 WRIGHT WAY
    PINE LAWN,MO63121     		NONE PC TO STRENGTHEN NEIGHBORHOODS 25,000
    BOYS HOPE GIRLS HOPE
    12120 BRIDGETON SQUARE DIRVE
    BRIDGETON,MO63044     		NONE PC TO SUPPORT RESIDENTIAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN IN NEED 10,000
    CENTER OF CREATIVE ARTS
    524 TRINITY AVENUE
    ST LOUIS,MO63130     		NONE PC TO ENRICH LIVES AND BUILDING COMMUNITY VIA THE ARTS 720,000
    CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF ST LOUIS
    4657 MARYLAND AVENUE
    ST LOUIS,MO63108     		NONE PC TO MAINTAIN A FORMAL PROGRAM TO TEACH THE GAME OF CHESS AND SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 12,500
    CHILD CENTER-MARYGROVE
    2705 MULLANPHY LANE
    FLORISSANT,MO63031     		NONE PC TO PROVIDE QUALITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO SEVERELY DISTURBED INDIVIDUALS 500
    CITY ACADEMY INC
    4175 N KINGSHIGHWAY BLVD
    ST LOUIS,MO63115     		NONE PC TO OFFER AFFORDABLE EDUCATION TO PROMISING CHILDREN IN THE URBAN COMMUNITY 764,500
    COVENANT HOUSE MISSOURI
    2727 N KINGSHIGHWAY BLVD
    ST LOUIS,MO63113     		NONE PC TO SERVE YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE LIVING WITHOUT HOMES AND PROTECT ALL YOUTH 1,000
    DONALD DANFORTH PLANT SCIENCE CENTER
    975 NORTH WARSON ROAD
    ST LOUIS,MO63132     		NONE PC TO IMPROVE THE HUMAN CONDITION THROUGH PLANT SCIENCE AND RESEARCH 95,000
    FOREST PARK FOREVER INC
    5595 GRAND DRIVE IN FOREST PARK
    ST LOUIS,MO63112     		NONE PC TO RESTORE, MAINTAIN, AND SUSTAIN FOREST PARK 700,000
    GATEWAY GREENING INC
    2211 WASHINGTON AVENUE NO 102
    ST LOUIS,MO63103     		NONE PC TO CONTRIBUTE TO NEIGHBORHOOD VITALITY AND STABILITY THROUGH COMMUNITY PROJECTS 1,000
    GATEWAY TO THE GREAT OUTDOORS
    3650 N MAGNOLIA AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60613     		NONE PC TO PROVIDE AT-RISK YOUTH WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO INTERACT WITH NATURE 1,000
    GRACE HILL SETTLEMENT HOUSE
    2600 HADLEY STREET
    ST LOUIS,MO63106     		NONE PC TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS TO BE STRONGER AND HEALTHIER 10,000
    GREAT CIRCLE
    PO BOX 189
    ST JAMES,MO65559     		NONE PC TO GIVE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THE CONFIDENCE TO CREATE BRIGHT FUTURES 20,000
    JOHN BURROUGHS SCHOOL
    755 S PRICE ROAD
    ST LOUIS,MO63124     		NONE PC TO FOSTER IN STUDENTS ACADEMIC, PHYSICAL, AND CREATIVE FULFILLMENT 95,000
    KINGDOM HOUSE
    1321 S 11TH STREET
    ST LOUIS,MO63104     		NONE PC TO PROVIDE SOCIAL SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF SOUTH SIDE ST. LOUIS 15,000
    KIPP ST LOUIS
    1310 PAPIN ST NO 203
    ST LOUIS,MO63103     		NONE PC TO INSPIRE STUDENTS TO DEVELOP CHARACTER AND ACADEMIC SKILLS FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE 52,500
    MARIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
    4130 WYOMING
    ST LOUIS,MO63116     		NONE PC TO FOSTER PERSONAL AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG WOMEN AND PREPARE THEM FOR HIGH SCHOOL 50,000
    MIRIAM FOUNDATION
    501 BACON AVENUE
    WEBSTER GROVES,MO63119     		NONE PC TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES 50,000
    MISSOURI VETERANS ENDEAVOR
    8410 ENGLER PARK CT
    ST LOUIS,MO63114     		NONE PC TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND HOUSING FOR VETERANS OF THE U.S. ARMED FORCES 30,000
    NASSAU HUMANE SOCIETY INC
    639 AIRPORT ROAD
    FERNANDINA BEACH,FL32034     		NONE PC TO RESCUE, CARE, SHELTER, AND TREAT HOMELESS ANIMALS IN NASSAU COUNTY 2,500
    PALM BEACH ZOO AND CONSERVATION SOCIETY
    1301 SUMMIT BOULEVARD
    WEST PALM BEACH,FL33405     		NONE PC TO INSPIRE PEOPLE TO ACT ON BEHALF OF WILDLIFE AND THE NATURAL WORLD 15,000
    PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE ST LOUIS REGION AND SOUTHWEST MISSOURI
    4251 FOREST PARK AVENUE
    ST LOUIS,MO63108     		NONE PC TO PROVIDE, PROTECT, AND SUPPORT REPRODUCTIVE AND SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICES 2,000
    READY READERS
    10403 BAUR BLVD SUITE H
    ST LOUIS,MO63132     		NONE PC TO PREPARE PRESCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN LIVING IN LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES TO BECOME READERS 25,000
    SHELDON ARTS FOUNDATION
    3648 WASHINGTON BLVD
    ST LOUIS,MO63108     		NONE PC TO ENRICH THE ST. LOUIS REGION WITH A WIDE RANGE OF MUSIC, VISUAL ARTS, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 120,000
    SOUTHSIDE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
    2101 S JEFFERSON AVENUE
    ST LOUIS,MO63104     		NONE PC TO NUTURE, EDUCATE, AND INSPIRE CHILDREN IN AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT 100,000
    ST LOUIS AREA WOMEN RELIGIOUS COLLABORATIVE MINISTRIES
    336 E RIPA AVE
    ST LOUIS,MO63125     		NONE PC TO SUPPORT THE ENGLISH TUTORING PROJECT 10,000
    ST LOUIS ART MUSEUM FOUNDATION
    1 FINE ARTS DRIVE
    ST LOUIS,MO63110     		NONE PC TO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE SUPPORT OF THE ST. LOUIS ART MUSEUM 8,000
    ST LOUIS AUDUBON SOCIETY
    PO BOX 220227
    ST LOUIS,MO63122     		NONE PC TO CREATE A COMMUNITY CONNECTION TO NATURE THROUGH EDUCATION 15,000
    ST LOUIS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
    4232 FOREST PARK AVENUE NO 1027
    ST LOUIS,MO63108     		NONE PC TO PREPARE LOW-INCOME HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR THE FUTURE THROUGH ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES 16,250
    ST LOUIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
    801 N 11TH STREET NO 3RD FLOOR
    ST LOUIS,MO63101     		NONE PC TO IMPROVE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT FOR STUDENTS OF ST. LOUIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS 52,500
    ST LOUIS SCIENCE CENTER FOUNDATION
    5050 OAKLAND AVENUE
    ST LOUIS,MO63110     		NONE PC TO SUPPORT THE ST. LOUIS SCIENCE CENTER 5,000
    ST LOUIS ZOO ASSOCIATION
    1 GOVERNMENT DRIVE
    ST LOUIS,MO63110     		NONE PC TO SUPPORT AND ENHANCE THE ST. LOUIS ZOO 509,500
    STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF MISSOURI
    1020 LOWRY STREET
    COLUMBIA,MO65201     		NONE PC TO MAINTAIN THEIR HISTORICAL COLLECTION AND PROMOTE AWARENESS OF MISSOURI HISTORY 4,000
    SUFFIELD ACADEMY
    185 N MAIN STREET
    SUFFIELD,CT06078     		NONE PC TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, STRONG WORK ETHIC, RESPECT, AND COMMITTMENT 2,000
    THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF METROPOLITAN ST LOUIS
    3401 ARSENAL STREET
    ST LOUIS,MO63118     		NONE PC TO HELP IMMIGRANTS AND THEIR FAMILIES BECOME PRODUCTIVE AMERICANS 1,500
    THE SALVATION ARMY MIDLAND DIVISION
    1130 HAMPTON AVENUE
    ST LOUIS,MO63139     		NONE PC TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST AND TO MEET HUMAN NEEDS IN HIS NAME 4,000
    THE WYMAN CENTER
    600 KIWANIS DR
    EUREKA,MO63025     		NONE PC TO ENABLE TEENS FROM ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED CIRCUMSTANCES TO LEAD SUCCESSFUL LIVES 20,000
    TOWER GROVE PARK FOUNDATION
    4256 MAGNOLIA AVENUE
    ST LOUIS,MO63110     		NONE PC TO HANDLE INVESTMENT AND DISBURSEMENT OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS ON BEHALF OF TOWER GROVE PARK 6,000
    UNIVERSITY OF DENVER
    2199 S UNIVERSITY BLVD
    DENVER,CO80208     		NONE PC TO PROMOTE LEARNING BY ENGAGING WITH STUDENTS IN ADVANCING SCHOLARLY INQUIRY 2,500
    THE BOARD FOR INNER CITY MISSIONS OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST METRO STL
    326 SOUTH 21ST STREET NO 301
    ST LOUIS,MO63103     		NONE PC TO STRENGHTEN CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH FAITH-BASED PROGRAMS 14,000
    VISITATION ACADEMY OF ST LOUIS
    3020 NORTH BALLAS RD
    ST LOUIS,MO63131     		NONE PC TO EDUCATE CHILDREN AND YOUNG WOMEN AND TO RECEIVE AND SHARE JESUS 20,000
    WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
    700 ROSEDALE AVENUE CB 1034
    ST LOUIS,MO63112     		NONE PC TO TEACH, RESEARCH, AND PROVIDE COMMUNITY SERVICE 52,500
    WILD CANID SURVIVAL AND RESEARCH CENTER INC
    PO BOX 760
    EUREKA,MO63025     		NONE PC TO PRESERVE THE WOLF AND OTHER ENDANGERED CANIDS THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND BREEDING 26,250
    Total .................................bullet 3a 3,886,750
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    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 ...........     		    14 264,553  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 1,118,817  
    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 ............     		    01 3,611,057  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue:
    aCOMPENSATION DEDUCTION REFUNDS     		    01 75  
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 4,994,502 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    4,994,502
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

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

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's name SmallBullet
    		 Firm's EIN SmallBullet
    Firm's address SmallBullet


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    TY 2018 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    22-2635309
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 8,530 1,279   7,251

    TY 2018 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    THE BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    22-2635309
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    CORPORATE BONDS 455,603 455,185

    TY 2018 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    THE BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    22-2635309
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    STOCKS 46,215,893 64,502,598

    TY 2018 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    THE BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    22-2635309
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ARTWORK AT COST 1,665,399 1,665,399
    MUTUAL FUNDS AT COST 566,315 576,243

    TY 2018 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    22-2635309
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL FEES 4,332 2,166   2,166


    TY 2018 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    THE BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    22-2635309
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    LEASE DEPOSIT 2,667 2,667 2,667


    TY 2018 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    THE BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    22-2635309
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    BANK FEES 30 0   30
    COMPUTER EXPENSE 4,750 0   4,750
    INSURANCE 1,952 0   1,952
    LICENSES 905 0   905
    OFFICE EXPENSE 1,261 0   1,261
    POSTAGE & SHIPPING 124 0   124
    TELEPHONE EXPENSE 1,145 0   1,145
    WEBSITE EXPENSE 1,980 0   1,980
    INSURANCE EXPENSE - ARTWORK 3,077 0   3,077


    TY 2018 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    THE BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    22-2635309
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    COMPENSATION DEDUCTION REFUNDS 75   75


    TY 2018 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    22-2635309
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEES 443,718 443,718   0
    INVESTMENT CUSTODIAL FEES 21,412 21,412   0


    TY 2018 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    THE BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    22-2635309
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAXES - US BANK 38,286 38,286   0
    FOREIGN TAXES - CHARLES SCHWAB 573 573   0
    FEDERAL TAXES - ESTIMATED PAYMENTS 37,773 0   0
    PAYROLL TAXES 5,686 0   5,686