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Form
990-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.
Go to
www.irs.gov/Form990PF
for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0052
20
19
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2019, or tax year beginning
01-01-2019
, and ending
12-31-2019
Name of foundation
BIERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)
1400 W TAYLOR ST PO BOX 375
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
MERRILL
,
WI
544520375
A Employer identification number
39-1673472
B
Telephone number (see instructions)
(715) 536-2461
C
If exemption application is pending, check here
G
Check all that apply:
Initial return
Initial return of a former public charity
Final return
Amended return
Address change
Name change
D 1.
Foreign organizations, check here.............
2
. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ...
E
If private foundation status was terminated
under section 507(b)(1)(A), check here .......
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 .......
I
Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)
$
42,285,077
J
Accounting method:
Cash
Accrual
Other (specify)
(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)
1
Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)
2
Check
.............
3
Interest on savings and temporary cash investments
4
Dividends and interest from securities
...
866,933
866,933
5a
Gross rents
............
b
Net rental income or (loss)
6a
Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10
1,503,300
b
Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a
8,235,138
7
Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)
...
1,503,300
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
........
2,370,233
2,370,233
13
Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.
0
0
0
14
Other employee salaries and wages
......
15
Pension plans, employee benefits
.......
16a
Legal fees (attach schedule)
.........
22,255
0
0
b
Accounting fees (attach schedule)
.......
c
Other professional fees (attach schedule)
....
17
Interest
...............
18
Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)
...
20,447
20,447
0
19
Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion
...
20
Occupancy
..............
21
Travel, conferences, and meetings
.......
6,450
0
0
22
Printing and publications
..........
23
Other expenses (attach schedule)
.......
341,779
340,547
0
24
Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23
..........
390,931
360,994
0
25
Contributions, gifts, grants paid
.......
1,657,200
1,657,200
26
Total expenses and disbursements.
Add lines 24 and 25
2,048,131
360,994
1,657,200
27
Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a
Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements
322,102
b
Net investment income
(if negative, enter -0-)
2,009,239
c
Adjusted net income
(if negative, enter -0-)
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Form
990-PF
(2019)
Form 990-PF (2019)
Page
2
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
1
Cash—non-interest-bearing
.............
2
Savings and temporary cash investments
.........
124,881
107,759
107,759
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)
b
Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)
.......
17,015,515
17,434,230
26,454,863
c
Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)
.......
9,319,670
9,499,730
9,507,023
11
Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
12
Investments—mortgage loans
.............
13
Investments—other (attach schedule)
..........
5,729,475
5,437,922
6,215,432
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)
32,189,541
32,479,641
42,285,077
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
0
Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24
Net assets without donor restrictions
...........
25
Net assets with donor restrictions
............
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26
Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds
........
0
0
27
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund
0
0
28
Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds
32,189,541
32,479,641
29
Total net assets or fund balances
(see instructions)
.....
32,189,541
32,479,641
30
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances
(see instructions)
.
32,189,541
32,479,641
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 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)
...............
1
32,189,541
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a
.....................
2
322,102
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize)
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3
..........................
4
32,511,643
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize)
5
32,002
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29
.
6
32,479,641
Form
990-PF
(2019)
Form 990-PF (2019)
Page
3
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
ANHEUSER-BUSCH INBEVSA/NV ADR, 2,300.000
P
2018-10-16
2019-01-03
b
BLACKROCK INC COM, 260.000
P
2018-10-24
2019-07-23
c
CORTEVA INC COM, 608.333
P
2019-04-01
2019-06-20
d
DELAWARE VALUE FUND INSTITUTIONAL, 940
P
2019-06-24
2019-08-27
e
DOW INC COM, 608.333
P
2019-04-01
2019-07-09
DUPONT DE NEMOURS INC COM, 608.333
P
2019-04-01
2019-07-09
ISHARES EDGE MSCI MIN VOL EMERGING MARKE, 990.000
P
2018-12-12
2019-07-09
JPMORGAN CORE PLUS BOND CLASS I, 2,000
P
2018-12-27
2019-01-03
JPMORGAN EQUITY INCOME CLASS I, 1,600
P
2018-07-27
2019-05-23
ALCON INC,, 336.000
P
2012-08-27
2019-04-12
DBX ETF TR XTRACK MSCI EAFE, 4,925
P
2017-03-30
2019-06-20
DELAWARE VALUE FUND INSTITUTIONAL, 1,200
P
2016-05-24
2019-08-27
ISHARES EDGE MSCI MIN VOL EMERGING MARKE, 5,900
P
2016-03-07
2019-07-09
ISHARES EDGE MSCI MULTIFACTOR INTERNATIO, 5,815
P
2017-06-13
2019-07-09
ISHARES 0-5 YEAR TIPS BOND ETF, 2,000
P
2018-01-31
2019-06-20
JPMORGAN CORE PLUS BOND CLASS I, 70,000
P
2016-12-12
2019-01-03
JPMORGAN EQUITY INCOME CLASS I, 42,000
P
2016-12-14
2019-05-23
SPDR DOW JONES INDL AVERAGE ETF TR UNIT, 340
P
2015-09-15
2019-04-01
UNION PACIFIC CORP COM, 955
P
2012-08-20
2019-07-09
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS, 2,050
P
2018-06-19
2019-09-13
GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC DTD 02/05/09 7.5%
P
2018-02-21
2019-02-15
PIONEER NAT RES CO COM, 750.0
P
2018-11-15
2019-02-19
BECTON DICKINSON DTD 06/06/17 2.133%
P
2018-06-11
2019-06-06
3M CO COM, 500.0
P
2018-08-16
2019-06-11
TRIMBLE INC, 500.0
P
2018-07-18
2019-07-12
PURE STORAGE INC A, 5,000.0
P
2019-04-15
2019-09-11
FROM WINDSAIL CREDIT QP FUND, LP
P
2019-06-30
2019-12-31
ALPHABET INC C, 20.0
P
2015-06-17
2019-01-23
ANALOG DEVICES INC COM, 1,000.0
P
2016-04-14
2019-01-23
APPLE INC COM, 200.0
P
2012-11-09
2019-01-23
NOVARTIS A G SPONSORED ADR, 1,000.0
P
2012-10-09
2019-01-23
ROCKWELL AUTOMATION, 500.0
P
2012-12-13
2019-01-23
SUMITOMO MITSUI FINANCIAL GROUP INC ADR, 17,000.0
P
2017-12-14
2019-01-23
AMGEN INC DTD 01/16/09 5.7%
P
2017-12-19
2019-02-01
ALPHABET INC C, 1.3728
P
2015-01-09
2019-02-19
ALPHABET INC C, 28.6272
P
2015-06-17
2019-02-19
FASTENAL CO COM, 1,000.0
P
2017-10-16
2019-02-19
LILLY ELI & CO COM, 1,000.0
P
2017-10-16
2019-02-19
NIKE INC, 1,500.0
P
2017-04-13
2019-02-19
CISCO SYSTEMS INC DTD 03/03/14 2.125%
P
2017-12-19
2019-03-01
MARKETAXESS HOLDINGS INC COM, 300.0
P
2013-06-13
2019-03-12
ALPHABET INC C, 25.0
P
2015-01-09
2019-04-15
APTARGROUP INC COM, 750.0
P
2012-08-14
2019-04-15
CANADIAN NATL RY CO COM, 750.0
P
2012-08-14
2019-04-15
NIKE INC, 1000.0
P
2017-04-13
2019-04-15
PAYPAL HOLDINGS INC, 400.0
P
2016-11-04
2019-04-15
XYLEM INC COM, 500.0
P
2013-09-06
2019-04-15
DOW INC, 0.6667
P
2018-02-20
2019-04-18
FASTENAL CO COM, 2500.0
P
2017-10-16
2019-05-16
NOVARTIS A G SPONSORED ADR, 500.0
P
2012-11-09
2019-05-16
ALCON INC, 500
P
2012-08-14
2019-05-16
ALCON INC, 200
P
2012-09-13
2019-05-16
ALCON INC, 100
P
2012-11-09
2019-05-16
ALPHABET INC C, 50.0
P
2015-01-09
2019-06-11
CORTEVA INC, 0.6667
P
2018-02-20
2019-06-11
DUPONT DE NEMOURS INC, 0.6667
P
2018-02-20
2019-06-11
MARKETAXESS HOLDINGS INC COM, 200.0
P
2013-06-13
2019-06-11
CORTEVA INC, 250.0
P
2018-04-24
2019-07-12
CORTEVA INC, 666
P
2018-02-20
2019-07-12
DOW INC, 250.0
P
2018-04-24
2019-07-12
DOW INC, 666
P
2018-02-20
2019-07-12
DUPONT DE NEMOURS INC, 250.0
P
2018-04-24
2019-07-12
DUPONT DE NEMOURS INC, 666
P
2018-02-20
2019-07-12
JOHNSON & JOHNSON COM, 400
P
2012-08-14
2019-07-12
MARKETAXESS HOLDINGS INC COM, 100.0
P
2013-06-13
2019-07-12
NOVARTIS A G SPONSORED ADR, 350
P
2012-09-13
2019-07-12
PAYPAL HOLDINGS INC, 250.0
P
2016-11-04
2020-07-12
XYLEM INC COM, 650.0
P
2013-09-06
2019-07-12
MARKETAXESS HOLDINGS INC COM, 100.0
P
2013-06-13
2019-08-12
TORONTO DOMINION BANK DTD 07/13/16 1.45%
P
2017-12-19
2019-08-13
ALPHABET INC C, 25.0
P
2015-01-09
2019-09-11
APTARGROUP INC COM, 500
P
2012-08-14
2019-09-11
MARKETAXESS HOLDINGS INC COM, 100.0
P
2013-06-13
2019-09-11
NOVARTIS A G SPONSORED ADR, 500.0
P
2012-09-13
2019-09-11
PAYPAL HOLDINGS INC, 350
P
2016-11-04
2019-09-11
ALPHABET INC C, 40
P
2015-01-09
2019-10-18
APTARGROUP INC COM, 250
P
2012-08-14
2019-10-18
DEXCOM INC, 300
P
2017-12-14
2019-10-18
DISNEY WALT HOLDINGS CO COM, 500
P
2016-04-14
2019-10-18
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHS CORP COM, 500
P
2017-03-03
2020-10-18
LILLY ELI & CO COM, 500
P
2017-10-16
2019-10-18
PAYPAL HOLDINGS INC, 300
P
2016-11-04
2019-10-18
PROCTER & GAMBLE CO COM, 500
P
2013-04-17
2019-10-18
APTARGROUP INC COM, 200
P
2012-11-09
2019-11-11
PROCTER & GAMBLE CO COM, 200
P
2013-04-17
2019-11-11
XYLEM INC COM, 750
P
2013-09-06
2019-11-11
XYLEM INC COM, 1300
P
2013-09-06
2019-12-11
FROM WINDSAIL CREDIT QP FUND, LP
P
2018-06-30
2019-12-31
CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS
P
(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
153,026
195,799
-42,773
b
123,859
99,198
24,661
c
16,561
16,219
342
d
19,472
18,497
975
e
29,288
33,900
-4,612
43,328
49,755
-6,427
57,756
56,821
935
15,933
15,853
80
37,251
35,850
1,401
18,169
12,217
5,952
157,126
145,678
11,448
295,967
270,116
25,851
402,538
361,328
41,210
151,319
157,649
-6,330
201,364
199,100
2,264
509,920
515,781
-5,861
748,615
602,113
146,502
88,983
56,697
32,286
162,000
59,254
102,746
123,433
99,631
23,802
400,000
418,952
-18,952
109,424
115,626
-6,202
500,000
497,225
2,775
84,513
101,370
-16,857
22,029
17,292
4,737
89,697
114,500
-24,803
2,748
2,748
21,377
10,591
10,786
88,489
59,625
28,864
30,562
15,636
14,926
88,219
62,256
25,963
80,694
40,974
39,720
121,718
147,261
-25,543
250,000
260,713
-10,713
1,536
682
854
32,024
15,160
16,864
62,459
47,043
15,416
122,879
86,645
36,234
127,168
83,312
43,856
250,000
250,924
-924
68,697
13,823
54,874
30,246
12,420
17,826
82,613
37,597
45,016
68,309
34,098
34,211
86,645
55,541
31,104
42,971
16,542
26,429
40,738
12,953
27,785
39
47
-8
161,240
117,609
43,631
41,167
26,578
14,589
30,452
18,029
12,423
12,181
7,249
4,932
6,090
3,676
2,414
53,935
24,841
29,094
17
26
-9
49
71
-22
66,775
9,216
57,559
6,697
8,903
-2,206
17,842
25,887
-8,045
12,342
16,080
-3,738
32,880
46,756
-13,876
17,847
24,540
-6,693
47,544
71,357
-23,813
55,335
27,492
27,843
35,606
4,608
30,998
31,064
18,347
12,717
29,937
10,339
19,598
52,904
16,839
36,065
36,548
4,608
31,940
250,000
247,888
2,112
30,423
12,420
18,003
59,034
25,065
33,969
34,179
4,608
29,571
44,293
26,210
18,083
36,341
14,474
21,867
50,055
19,872
30,183
29,228
12,532
16,696
46,648
17,507
29,141
65,694
49,385
16,309
66,496
90,075
-23,579
54,304
43,322
10,982
30,626
12,407
18,219
58,504
40,004
18,500
21,792
9,643
12,149
59,871
40,004
19,867
57,030
19,429
37,601
99,599
33,678
65,921
1,150
1,150
129,717
129,717
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
-42,773
b
24,661
c
342
d
975
e
-4,612
-6,427
935
80
1,401
5,952
11,448
25,851
41,210
-6,330
2,264
-5,861
146,502
32,286
102,746
23,802
-18,952
-6,202
2,775
-16,857
4,737
-24,803
2,748
10,786
28,864
14,926
25,963
39,720
-25,543
-10,713
854
16,864
15,416
36,234
43,856
-924
54,874
17,826
45,016
34,211
31,104
26,429
27,785
-8
43,631
14,589
12,423
4,932
2,414
29,094
-9
-22
57,559
-2,206
-8,045
-3,738
-13,876
-6,693
-23,813
27,843
30,998
12,717
19,598
36,065
31,940
2,112
18,003
33,969
29,571
18,083
21,867
30,183
16,696
29,141
16,309
-23,579
10,982
18,219
18,500
12,149
19,867
37,601
65,921
1,150
129,717
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
1,503,300
3
Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8
...................
3
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)
If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
Yes
No
If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1
Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in)
(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions
(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets
(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2018
2,545,843
38,113,404
0.066797
2017
2,232,854
37,107,634
0.060172
2016
2,266,280
36,511,986
0.062069
2015
2,545,000
38,379,769
0.066311
2014
2,217,274
40,125,166
0.055259
2
Total
of line 1, column (d)
.....................
2
0.310608
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
0.062122
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2019 from Part X, line 5
......
4
39,075,641
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3
......................
5
2,427,457
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)
...........
6
20,092
7
Add lines 5 and 6
........................
7
2,447,549
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4
,.............
8
1,657,200
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
40,185
here
and 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
40,185
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
40,185
6
Credits/Payments:
a
2019 estimated tax payments and 2018 overpayment credited to 2019
6a
25,792
b
Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source
......
6b
c
Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)
...
6c
24,060
d
Backup withholding erroneously withheld
...........
6d
0
7
Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d
..............
7
49,852
8
Enter any
penalty
for underpayment of estimated tax.
Check here
if Form 2220 is attached.
8
0
9
Tax due.
If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter
amount owed
.......
9
10
Overpayment.
If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the
amount overpaid
...
10
9,667
11
Enter the amount of line 10 to be:
Credited to 2020 estimated tax
9,667
Refunded
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.
$
0
(2)
On foundation managers.
$
0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.
$
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)
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 2019 or the taxable year beginning in 2019? 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 address
N/A
14
The books are in care of
JAY WIEDENMAN
Telephone no.
(715) 845-4336
Located at
RUDER WARE LLSC 500 FIRST ST
WAUSAU
WI
ZIP+4
54403
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of
Form 1041
—check here
.........
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year
........
15
16
At any time during calendar year 2019, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over
Yes
No
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
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?
Yes
No
(2)
Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
a disqualified person?
......................
Yes
No
(3)
Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
Yes
No
(4)
Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
Yes
No
(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)?
...............
Yes
No
(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.)
.......
Yes
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did
any
of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions
........
1b
No
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here
........
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 2019?
.............
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 2019, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2019?
.............
Yes
No
If "Yes," list the years
20
,
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.
20
,
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?
......................
Yes
No
b
If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2019 as a result of
(1)
any purchase by the foundation
or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969;
(2)
the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or
(3)
the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period?
(Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2019.)
..................
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 2019?
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))?
Yes
No
(2)
Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?
.............
Yes
No
(3)
Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
Yes
No
(4)
Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions
................
Yes
No
(5)
Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?
.....
Yes
No
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
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here
.........
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?
..........
Yes
No
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?
.....................
Yes
No
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?
Yes
No
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?
.................
Yes
No
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
FREDRICK BLIESE
DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT, TREAS
4.00
0
0
0
4002 RIVERSIDE DR
WAUSAU
,
WI
54403
SALLY BAADE
DIRECTOR, VICE PRESIDENT
4.00
0
0
0
PO BOX 351
MERRILL
,
WI
54452
JAMES HARRINGTON
DIRECTOR, SECRETARY
4.00
0
0
6,450
C/O RUDER WARE LLSC PO BOX 8050
WAUSAU
,
WI
544028050
2
Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
(a)
Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000
(b)
Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position
(c)
Compensation
(d)
Contributions to
employee benefit
plans and deferred
compensation
(e)
Expense account,
other allowances
NONE
Total
number of other employees paid over $50,000
...................
0
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Form 990-PF (2019)
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7
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
.............
0
Part IX-A
Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc.
Expenses
1
2
3
4
Part IX-B
Summary of Program-Related Investments
(see instructions)
Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2.
Amount
1
2
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3
Total.
Add lines 1 through 3
.........................
0
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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
38,429,876
b
Average of monthly cash balances
.......................
1b
1,240,826
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)
................
1c
0
d
Total
(add lines 1a, b, and c)
.........................
1d
39,670,702
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
39,670,702
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions)
.............................
4
595,061
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets.
Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
5
39,075,641
6
Minimum investment return.
Enter 5% of line 5
..................
6
1,953,782
Part XI
Distributable Amount
(see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here
and do not complete this part.)
1
Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6
....................
1
1,953,782
2a
Tax on investment income for 2019 from Part VI, line 5
......
2a
40,185
b
Income tax for 2019. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)
...
2b
c
Add lines 2a and 2b
............................
2c
40,185
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1
............
3
1,913,597
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions
................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4
............................
5
1,913,597
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
1,913,597
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
1,657,200
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
1,657,200
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
0
6
Adjusted qualifying distributions.
Subtract line 5 from line 4
..............
6
1,657,200
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
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Form 990-PF (2019)
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Part XIII
Undistributed Income
(see instructions)
(a)
Corpus
(b)
Years prior to 2018
(c)
2018
(d)
2019
1
Distributable amount for 2019 from Part XI, line 7
1,913,597
2
Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2019:
a
Enter amount for 2018 only
.......
0
b
Total for prior years:
20
,
20
,
20
0
3
Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2019:
a
From 2014
......
154,965
b
From 2015
......
654,696
c
From 2016
......
470,348
d
From 2017
......
401,764
e
From 2018
......
690,001
f
Total
of lines 3a through e
........
2,371,774
4
Qualifying distributions for 2019 from Part
XII, line 4:
$
1,657,200
a
Applied to 2018, but not more than line 2a
0
b
Applied to undistributed income of prior years
(Election required—see instructions)
.....
0
c
Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
required—see instructions)
........
0
d
Applied to 2019 distributable amount
.....
1,657,200
e
Remaining amount distributed out of corpus
0
5
Excess distributions carryover applied to 2019.
256,397
256,397
(If an amount appears in column (d), the
same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6
Enter the net total of each column as
indicated below:
a
Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5
2,115,377
b
Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
line 4b from line 2b
..........
0
c
Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
income for which a notice of deficiency has
been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
tax has been previously assessed
......
0
d
Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
—see instructions
...........
0
e
Undistributed income for 2018. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions
.............
0
f
Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2020
..........
0
7
Amounts treated as distributions out of
corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
be required - see instructions)
.......
0
8
Excess distributions carryover from 2014 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions)
...
0
9
Excess distributions carryover to 2020.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a
......
2,115,377
10
Analysis of line 9:
a
Excess from 2015
....
553,264
b
Excess from 2016
....
470,348
c
Excess from 2017
....
401,764
d
Excess from 2018
....
690,001
e
Excess from 2019
....
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Form 990-PF (2019)
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Part XIV
Private Operating Foundations
(see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
1a
If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2019, enter the date of the ruling
.......
b
Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section
4942(j)(3)
or
4942(j)(5)
2a
Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
income from Part I or the minimum
investment return from Part X for each
year listed
..........
Tax year
Prior 3 years
(e) Total
(a)
2019
(b)
2018
(c)
2017
(d)
2016
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.)
1
Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
a
List 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).)
b
List 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.
2
Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
Check here
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
a
The name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
FREDRICK BLIESE
1400 W TAYLOR ST
MERRILL
,
WI
54452
(715) 536-2461
N/A
b
The form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING.
c
Any submission deadlines:
NONE
d
Any restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
THE FOUNDATION'S PRINCIPAL PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND CAUSES IN THE MERRILL, WISCONSIN AND SURROUNDING AREAS.
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Form 990-PF (2019)
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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)
a
Paid during the year
OUR SISTERS HOUSE
328 E WASHINGTON AVE
TOMAHAWK
,
WI
54487
PC
TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OF HELPING THE HOMELESS.
50,000
OPTIMIST CLUB OF MERRILL WISCONSIN
PO BOX 881
MERRILL
,
WI
54452
PC
TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OF BUILDING A PLAYGROUND.
215,000
CITY OF MERRILL
1004 E 1ST ST
MERRILL
,
WI
54452
GOV
TO SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION OF FAIR GROUNDS.
96,000
HAVENINC
PO BOX 32
MERRILL
,
WI
54452
PC
TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OF STOPPING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
50,000
MERRILL HOMELESS
328 E WASHINGTON AVE
TOMAHAWK
,
WI
54487
PC
TO SUPPORT THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO AREA HOMELESS PERSONS.
70,000
MERRILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
1111 N SALES ST
MERRILL
,
WI
54452
GOV
TO SUPPORT STUDENT / ATHLETE PROGRAMS.
1,200
NTC FOUNDATION
1000 W CAMPUS DRIVE
WAUSAU
,
WI
54401
PC
TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM TO TRAIN FIRST RESPONDERS.
175,000
WISCONSIN VFW FOUNDATION
4622 DUTCH MILL RD
MADISON
,
WI
53716
PC
TO ASSIST IN BUILDING VFW POST IN MERRILL, WISCONSIN.
1,000,000
Total
.................................
3a
1,657,200
b
Approved for future payment
Total
.................................
3b
0
Form
990-PF
(2019)
Form 990-PF (2019)
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.)
1
Program service revenue:
(a)
Business code
(b)
Amount
(c)
Exclusion code
(d)
Amount
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
Fees and contracts from government agencies
2
Membership dues and assessments
....
3
Interest on savings and temporary cash
investments
...........
4
Dividends and interest from securities
....
14
866,933
5
Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
a
Debt-financed property
......
b
Not 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
1,503,300
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)
..
0
2,370,233
0
13
Total.
Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)
..................
13
2,370,233
(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
(2019)
Form 990-PF (2019)
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?
...........
Yes
No
b
If "Yes," complete the following schedule.
(a)
Name of organization
(b)
Type of organization
(c)
Description of relationship
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(see instr.)
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