Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2020
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2020, or tax year beginning 01-01-2020 , and ending 12-31-2020
Name of foundation
BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 475
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
FREMONT, MI49412
A Employer identification number

38-3182232
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(231) 924-9230
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$3,253,344J 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) 331,172
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 45 45 45
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 18,184 18,184 18,184
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 Click to see attachment 107,062
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 232,510
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 106,562
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances 3,999
b Less: Cost of goods sold.... 3,164
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule)..... Click to see attachment 835 835
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 27,820   27,820
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 485,118 124,791 46,884
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 227,485   227,485 227,485
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 17,620   17,620 17,620
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 1,945 973 1,945 973
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 7,260 3,630 7,260 3,630
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 2,798 2,059 2,798 739
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...        
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 65,631   65,631
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 121,833   121,833 121,833
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 444,572 6,662 444,572 372,280
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 0 0
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 444,572 6,662 444,572 372,280
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 40,546
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 118,129
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2020)
Form 990-PF (2020)
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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............. 28,692 20,360 20,360
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 1,364 43,722 43,722
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use.............. 14,475 19,180 19,180
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges.......... 660    
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 804,697 Click to see attachment805,477 805,477
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet2,537,053
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet856,362 1,717,391 Click to see attachment1,680,691 2,364,605
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 2,567,279 2,569,430 3,253,344
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 1,835 4,840
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) Click to see attachment14,579 Click to see attachment7,102
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 16,414 11,942
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions........... 2,544,910 2,547,031
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............ 5,955 10,457
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 2,550,865 2,557,488
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 2,567,279 2,569,430
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
2,550,865
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
40,546
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
2,591,411
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
33,923
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
2,557,488
Form 990-PF (2020)
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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 128 SHS APPLE INC D   2020-08-21
b 140 SHS MICROSOFT CORP D   2020-11-17
c 284.32 SHS EMERALD GROWTH FUND CL A P    
d 602.889 SHS HARDING LOEVNER INTL EQU P    
e 260.105 SHS MFS NEW DISCOVERY VALUE P   2020-11-17
127.393 SHS MFS VALUE FUND CLASS I P   2020-11-17
56.519 SHS MFS VALUE CLASS A P   2020-09-08
529.492 SHS PIMCO INCOME FUND INSTIT P   2020-11-17
206.720 SHS T ROWE BLUE CHIP GRWTH C P    
174.619 SHS WESTERN ASSET CORE BOND P   2020-11-17
2120.436 SHS PIMCO INCOME FUND INSTI P   2020-02-26
2402.578 SHS WESTERN ASSET CORE BOND P   2020-03-24
(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 61,686   11,341 50,345
b 30,149   4,358 25,791
c 8,386   5,301 3,085
d 15,102   13,729 1,373
e 4,030   3,922 108
5,600   4,523 1,077
2,221   1,994 227
6,250   6,364 -114
31,176   14,838 16,338
2,350   2,284 66
25,495   25,575 -80
30,000   31,219 -1,219
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       50,345
b       25,791
c       3,085
d       1,373
e       108
      1,077
      227
      -114
      16,338
      66
      -80
      -1,219
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 2 106,562
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 -1,299
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
SECTION 4940(e) REPEALED ON DECEMBER 20, 2019 - DO NOT COMPLETE
1 Reserved
(a)
Reserved 		(b)
Reserved 		(c)
Reserved 		(d)
Reserved
2
Reserved...........................
2
3
Reserved...........................
3
4
Reserved...........................
4
5
Reserved...........................
5
6
Reserved...........................
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7
Reserved...........................
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8
Reserved,..........................
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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 for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b Reserved................................ 1 1,642
c All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 1,642
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 1,642
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2020 estimated tax payments and 2019 overpayment credited to 2020 6a 238
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b  
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 238
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 1,404
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2021 estimated taxBullet   RefundedBullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the 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$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
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)
    bulletMI
    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 2020 or the taxable year beginning in 2020? See the instructions for Part XIV.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV .............................
    9
    Yes
     
    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.BELLWETHERHARBOR.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletDANIELLE S MERRILL Telephone no.bullet (231) 924-2729

    Located atbulletPO BOX 170FREMONTMI ZIP+4bullet49412
    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 2020, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16   No
    See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
    country bullet
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
    1b
     
    No
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2020?.............
    1c
     
     
    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 2020, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2020?.............
    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 2020 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 2020.)..................
    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 2020?
    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
    DANIELLE S MERRILL PRES / EXEC
    0.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 170
    FREMONT,MI49412
    SHERRIE HARRIS SECRETARY
    0.00     		0 0 0
    715 S LUCE AVE
    FREMOND,MI49412
    HOLLY S MERRILL VICE PRESIDE
    0.00     		0 0 0
    3750 SUNRISE LANE
    KEY WEST,FL33040
    JANE A THOMPSON DIRECTOR
    0.00     		0 0 0
    705 E OAK ST
    FREMONT,MI49412
    JULIE A DYKMAN TREASURER
    0.00     		0 0 0
    4880 S BALDWIN
    FREMONT,MI49412
    BARB GENO DIRECTOR
    0.00     		0 0 0
    907 N BALDWIN AVE
    FREMONT,MI49412
    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  
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet  
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1 OPERATING A SHELTER FOR HOMELESS AND INJURED ANIMALS, HELPING ANIMALS AND PEOPLE MAKE A CONNECTION THROUGH EDUCATION, TRAINING AND ADOPTION. WITH A FOCUS ON BUILDING STRONG, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN HUMANS AND ANIMALS, THE SHELTER WILL PROVIDE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES AND FACILITIES FOR USE BY COMMUNITY GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS. 372,280
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1 N/A  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
    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
    759,290
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    62,318
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    19,000
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    840,608
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
     
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    840,608
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    12,609
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    827,999
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    41,400
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
     
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2020 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
     
    b
    Income tax for 2020. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
     
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
     
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
     
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
     
    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
    372,280
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
     
    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
    372,280
    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
     
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    372,280
    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 (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2019     		(c)
    2019     		(d)
    2020
    1 Distributable amount for 2020 from Part XI, line 7  
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2020:
    a Enter amount for 2019 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2020:
    a From 2015......  
    b From 2016......  
    c From 2017......  
    d From 2018......  
    e From 2019......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........  
    4Qualifying distributions for 2020 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 372,280
    a Applied to 2019, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		 
    d Applied to 2020 distributable amount.....  
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 372,280
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2020.    
    (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 5 372,280
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		 
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2020. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2021 ..........     		 
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		 
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2015 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		 
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2021.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		 
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2016....  
    b Excess from 2017....  
    c Excess from 2018....  
    d Excess from 2019....  
    e Excess from 2020....  
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    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 2020, enter the date of the ruling....... bullet
    2004-05-31
    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) 2020 (b) 2019 (c) 2018 (d) 2017
    0   60,635 61,276 121,911
    b 85% of line 2a .........     51,540 52,085 103,625
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		372,280 439,595 467,737 467,267 1,746,879
    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 ....     		372,280 439,595 467,737 467,267 1,746,879
    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...     		27,600 53,189 69,710 86,945 237,444
    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).)
    DANIELLE S MERRILL
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    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
    Total .................................bullet 3a  
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    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 45  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 18,184  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............     		    18 106,562 500
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory     3 835  
    11 Other revenue:
    aPET ADOPTION INCOME     		    3 8,218  
    bFUNDRAISING SPECIAL EVENTS     3 18,831  
    cOTHER SHELTER PROGRAM INCOM     3 771  
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   153,446 500
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    153,946
    (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 (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors

    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2020
    Name of the organization
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    38-3182232
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ






    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......... Arrow Bullet $  
    Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
    or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020) Page 2
    Name of organization
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number
    38-3182232
    Part I
    Contributors
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
    DANIELLE MERRILL
    PO BOX 475
     
    FREMONT, MI49412

    		$ 151,781


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    2
    DOGWOOD FOUNDATION
     
    201 SWEETWATER SPRINGS DRIVE
     
    POOLVILLE, TX76487

    		$ 110,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    3
    FREMONT AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
     
    4424 48TH ST
    PO BOX B
    FREMONT, MI49412

    		$ 17,411


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    38-3182232
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    1
    		 128 SHS APPLE INC $ 60,557 2020-08-20
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    1
    		 140 SHS MICROSOFT CORP $ 30,024 2020-11-17
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    38-3182232
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
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    TY 2020 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-3182232
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INDIRECT ACCOUNTING FEES 7,260 3,630 7,260 3,630

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    TY 2020 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-3182232
    Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
    Life (# of years)    		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included
    STAINLESS STEEL ANIMAL KENNEL UNITS 2002-04-01 11,148 11,148 S/L 10.0000        
    MAYTAG COMMERCIAL WASHER/EXTRACTOR 2002-04-01 5,814 5,814 S/L 10.0000        
    MAYTAG COMMERCIAL DRYER 2002-04-01 2,471 2,471 S/L 10.0000        
    MAYTAG STACK WASHER/DRYER 2002-04-01 1,050 1,050 S/L 10.0000        
    DEXTER COMMERCIAL STACK WASHER/DRYER 2002-04-01 6,000 6,000 S/L 10.0000        
    STEELCASE WOOD ARMCHAIRS 2002-04-01 1,170 1,170 S/L 10.0000        
    FOLDING COAT RACK 2002-04-01 1,358 1,358 S/L 10.0000        
    RAPID EYE SECURITY SURVELIANCE SYSTEM 2002-04-01 5,924 5,924 S/L 10.0000        
    OFFICE DESK SYSTEM & CHAIR 2002-04-01 2,098 2,098 S/L 10.0000        
    EPS-SECURITY SYSTEM 2002-04-01 2,771 2,771 S/L 10.0000        
    OFFICE DESK SYSTEM 2002-04-01 2,294 2,294 S/L 10.0000        
    RECEPTION DESK 2002-04-01 9,131 9,131 S/L 10.0000        
    4 SNYDER 2D/2D 2002-04-01 11,610 11,610 S/L 10.0000        
    SHOR-LINE CEILING SURGERY LIGHT 2002-04-01 1,411 1,411 S/L 10.0000        
    SNYDER DRYING UNIT 2002-04-01 2,393 2,393 S/L 10.0000        
    OFFICE TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT 2002-04-01 23,655 23,655 S/L 10.0000        
    ENCORE L-20 FLOOR WASHING 2002-04-01 5,387 5,387 S/L 10.0000        
    WINDSOR CARPET EXTRACTOR MACHINE 2002-04-01 1,792 1,792 S/L 10.0000        
    SET OF INTERIOR ROOM SIGN UNITS 2002-04-01 1,331 1,331 S/L 10.0000        
    STEELCASE MAX STACKER CHAIRS WITH DOLLY 2002-04-01 3,835 3,835 S/L 10.0000        
    FENCING 2003-08-02 6,632 6,632 S/L 10.0000        
    WALL MOUNTED MIRRORS 2003-03-28 1,100 1,100 S/L 10.0000        
    ACCOUSTIC PANELS 2003-06-05 13,834 13,834 S/L 10.0000        
    STATUE IN ENTRY 2003-12-10 13,125 10,555 S/L 20.0000 656   656  
    COPIER 2006-12-31 4,446 4,446 S/L 10.0000        
    STAINLESS STEEL CAT KENNELS 2006-09-30 2,382 2,382 S/L 10.0000        
    MICROSCOPE 2007-09-14 1,206 1,206 S/L 7.0000        
    AUTOCLAVE 2007-11-14 2,555 2,555 S/L 7.0000        
    RUG RACK 2007-08-31 1,772 1,772 S/L 7.0000        
    COURTYARD & DRAINS 2007-09-30 12,455 10,171 S/L 15.0000 830   830  
    PERIMETER FENCE 2008-04-21 19,227 19,227 S/L 10.0000        
    IRRIGATION SYSTEM 2008-06-05 4,223 4,223 S/L 10.0000        
    WATER HEATER 2008-07-01 24,800 24,800 S/L 10.0000        
    COMPRESSORS FOR A/C1 2008-10-30 4,128 4,128 S/L 10.0000        
    ADDITIONAL FENCE 2009-07-31 635 635 S/L 10.0000        
    HONDA EM5000SX GENERATOR 2009-12-31 2,699 2,699 S/L 3.0000        
    ANIMAL SHELTER BUILDING 2009-12-31 1,890,000 472,500 S/L 40.0000 47,250   47,250  
    LAND 2009-12-31 110,000              
    2001 KUBOTA TRACTOR W/ SNOWBLOWER/ROTARY CUTT 2010-05-20 18,800 18,017 S/L 10.0000 783   783  
    SECURITY CAMERA UPGRAD 2011-03-01 7,181 7,181 S/L 5.0000        
    TAG MACHINE 2011-03-01 2,845 2,845 S/L 5.0000        
    SHELTER INSULLATION 2011-04-01 15,000 13,125 S/L 10.0000 1,500   1,500  
    LIFT STATION PUMP 2011-12-01 3,210 3,210 S/L 7.0000        
    1997 CAR MATE TRAILER 2011-07-01 1,025 1,025 S/L 5.0000        
    AGILITY EQUIPMENT 2011-07-01 2,882 2,882 S/L 5.0000        
    YEATON GENERATOR 2012-09-21 15,970 11,578 S/L 10.0000 1,597   1,597  
    GRAND CARAVAN 2015-03-01 20,000 19,333 S/L 5.0000 667   667  
    MOWER WITH VACUUM AND DUMP CART 2015-05-01 12,346 8,231 S/L 7.0000 1,763   1,763  
    COMPRESSOR AHU 3 2015-09-01 4,650 2,015 S/L 10.0000 465   465  
    COMPUTER WORK STATION 2015-08-15 1,150 1,016 S/L 5.0000 134   134  
    COMPUTER WORK STATION 2015-08-15 1,150 1,016 S/L 5.0000 134   134  
    COMPUTER WORK STATION 2015-08-15 1,150 1,016 S/L 5.0000 134   134  
    LAPTOP 2015-08-15 1,500 1,325 S/L 5.0000 175   175  
    MEMORIAL GARDEN 2015-01-01 4,829 1,610 S/L 15.0000 321   321  
    DEVELOPMENT COORD. COMPUTER 2015-12-08 1,459 1,192 S/L 5.0000 267   267  
    STORAGE BUILDING 2015-09-15 55,652 6,029 S/L 40.0000 1,391   1,391  
    A/C FENCING 2016-08-05 1,000 342 S/L 10.0000 100   100  
    MAYTAG REFRIGERATOR 2016-05-27 1,025 367 S/L 10.0000 103   103  
    INJECTOR SYSTEM 2016-09-30 1,350 439 S/L 10.0000 135   135  
    DEVELOPMENT COORD. COMP. ADD 2016-01-08 325 260 S/L 5.0000 65   65  
    MEMORIAL GARDEN 2016-08-05 4,335 987 S/L 15.0000 289   289  
    LAND - 7595 W 48TH ST GARAGE 2017-11-30 40,430              
    COPY MACHINE 2017-03-31 5,137 2,825 S/L 5.0000 1,028   1,028  
    SALT SPREADER 2017-01-06 1,550 930 S/L 5.0000 310   310  
    ROOFING 2019-07-01 41,010 1,025 S/L 20.0000 2,051   2,051  
    LAUNDRY ROOM FLOORING 2019-05-28 5,000 146 S/L 20.0000 250   250  
    FRONT SIGN 2019-03-01 25,138 2,095 S/L 10.0000 2,514   2,514  
    COMPUTER (CARMEN) 2020-04-29 1,038   S/L 5.0000 138   138  
    HVAC 2020-08-01 27,896   S/L 20.0000 581   581  

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    TY 2020 GainLossSaleOtherAssetsSch
    Name:
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-3182232
    Name Date Acquired How Acquired Date Sold Purchaser Name Gross Sales Price Basis Basis Method Sales Expenses Total (net) Accumulated Depreciation
    SNYDER DRYING UNIT 2002-04 PURCHASE 2020-12   500 2,393     500 2,393
    COPIER 2006-12 PURCHASE 2020-12     4,446       4,446

    TY 2020 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-3182232
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    EMERALD GROWTH FUND CL A 44,737 44,737
    HARDING LOEVNER INL EQUITY PORT INV 84,112 84,112
    MFS VALUE CLASS A 81,127 81,127
    PIMCO INCOME FUND INSTITUTIONAL FUND 236,577 236,577
    T ROWE PRICE BLUE CHIP GROWTH INC 79,671 79,671
    MFS NEW DISCOVERY VALUE FUND 44,149 44,149
    WESTERN ASSET CORE BOND FUND 235,104 235,104

    TY 2020 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-3182232
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    BUILDING 1,945,652 527,170 1,418,482 2,000,000
    BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS 119,184 48,180 71,004 70,405
    LAND IMPROVEMENTS 50,978 23,040 27,938 28,400
    FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT 215,543 204,163 11,380 72,850
    FENCING 27,494 26,936 558 21,250
    VEHICLE 20,000 20,000   10,000
    COMPUTERS AND SOFTWARE 7,772 6,873 899 1,700
    LAND 150,430   150,430 160,000


    TY 2020 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-3182232
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INDIRECT LEGAL FEES 1,945 973 1,945 973


    TY 2020 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-3182232
    Description Amount
    UNREALIZED GAIN/LOSS 33,923


    TY 2020 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-3182232
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXPENSES        
    ADVERTISING 1,066   1,066 1,066
    ANIMAL CARE EXPENSES 29,278   29,278 29,278
    BUILDING&GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 19,818   19,818 19,818
    EDUCATION 896   896 896
    INSURANCE 12,540   12,540 12,540
    OFFICE EXPENSES 10,808   10,808 10,808
    SPECIAL EVENTS/FUNDRAISING 643   643 643
    TELEPHONE 5,270   5,270 5,270
    UTILITIES 39,381   39,381 39,381
    VEHICLE EXPENSE 1,349   1,349 1,349
    OTHER MISC EXPENSES 784   784 784


    TY 2020 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-3182232
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    PET ADOPTION INCOME 8,218   8,218
    FUNDRAISING SPECIAL EVENTS 18,831   18,831
    OTHER SHELTER PROGRAM INCOME 771   771


    TY 2020 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-3182232
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    ACCRUED WAGES 12,229 4,550
    ACCRUED PAYROLL TAXES 2,150 2,552
    GIFT CERTIFICATES 200  


    TY 2020 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-3182232
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    OTHER 739   739 739
    INVESTMENT FEES 2,059 2,059 2,059  


    TY 2020 SalesOfInventoryList 
    Name:
    BELLWETHER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-3182232

    Category Gross Sales Cost of Goods Sold Net (Gross Sales Minus
    Cost of Goods Sold)
    RETAIL SALES 3,999 3,164 835