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
ALDEN B AND VADA B DOW
CREATIVITY FOUNDATION
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)315 POST ST
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
MIDLAND, MI486406615
A Employer identification number

38-2852321
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(989) 839-7444
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$5,140,945J 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) 1,499,235
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 3,159 3,159 3,159
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 28,508 28,508 28,508
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 714
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 714
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 714
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 144,584   144,584
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 1,676,200 32,381 176,251
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 454,558   109,207 345,351
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 92,496     92,496
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 10,960 1,096   9,864
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 38,852 9,718   29,134
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 2,303 473   1,830
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 98,593    
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 5,056     5,056
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 220,018     220,018
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 922,836 11,287 109,207 703,749
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 0 0
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 922,836 11,287 109,207 703,749
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 753,364
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 21,094
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 67,044
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X 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............. 79 100 100
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 509,016 540,258 540,258
3 Accounts receivable bullet546
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   1,199 546 546
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 961,143 Click to see attachment1,615,471 1,919,509
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).......... 163,571 Click to see attachment163,571 163,571
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet2,895,464
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet1,753,925 1,072,848 Click to see attachment1,141,539 1,790,000
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment726,961 Click to see attachment726,961 Click to see attachment726,961
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 3,434,817 4,188,446 5,140,945
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 1,122 1,387
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 1,122 1,387
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...........    
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
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 3,433,695 4,187,059
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 3,433,695 4,187,059
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 3,434,817 4,188,446
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
3,433,695
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
753,364
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
4,187,059
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
 
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
4,187,059
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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.)
1a
b
c
d
e
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a
b
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 714
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
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...........................
6
7
Reserved...........................
7
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................................ 1 293
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........................... 3 293
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- ..... 5 293
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2020 estimated tax payments and 2019 overpayment credited to 2020 6a  
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b  
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 293
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 293
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  
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.AVDOWFAMILYFOUNDATION.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletMR JUDE PATNAUDE Telephone no.bullet (989) 839-7444

    Located atbullet315 POST STREETMIDLANDMI ZIP+4bullet48640
    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
     
    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 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
    MICHAEL LLOYD DOW PRES/TRUSTEE
    000.00     		0 0 0
    7232 BOYNE CITY ROAD
    CHARLEVOIX,MI49720
    BONNIE KENDALL MILLS TREAS/TRUSTE
    000.00     		0 0 0
    4702 SHADOW LANE
    AUSTIN,TX78731
    ELIZABETH DOW LEWIS SECR/TRUSTEE
    000.00     		0 0 0
    3124 VALLEY DRIVE
    MIDLAND,MI48640
    MICHAEL LORENCE DOW TRUSTEE
    000.00     		0 0 0
    1977 W OUTER DRIVE
    TRAVERSE CITY,MI49684
    BARBARA DOW CARRAS TRUSTEE
    000.00     		0 0 0
    2301 W SUGNET
    MIDLAND,MI48640
    CHRISTOPHER B MILLS TRUSTEE
    000.00     		0 0 0
    2304 JANIN WAY
    SOLVANG,CA93463
    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
    CRAIG MCDONALD DIRECTOR
    000.00     		109,207 4,368  
    1521 W CARPENTER STREET
    MIDLAND,MI48640
    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 TO CONTINUE TO PRESERVE THE ARCHITECTURAL RECORDS OF ALDEN B. DOW AND TO PROPERLY PROCESS, ORGANIZE AND STORE THESE RECORDS FOR PUBLIC ACCESS. 396,299
    2 MAINTENANCE AND PRESERVATION OF THE ALDEN B. DOW HOME AND STUDIO, INCLUDING RENOVATION OF THE FIRST DRAFTING ROOM, PAINTING, AND OTHER INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE. 258,230
    3 TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES BY ASSISTING ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCHERS AND STUDENTS BY CONDUCTING TOURS OF THE ALDEN B. DOW HOME AND STUDIO. 170,722
    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
    1,385,337
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    896,426
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    939,673
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    3,221,436
    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
    3,221,436
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    48,322
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    3,173,114
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    158,656
    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
    703,749
    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
    703,749
    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
    703,749
    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$ 703,749
    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 703,749
    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 5 703,749
    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
     
    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
    67,044 133,782 50,637 28,257 279,720
    b 85% of line 2a ......... 56,987 113,715 43,041 24,018 237,761
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		703,749 877,055 903,733 862,447 3,346,984
    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 ....     		703,749 877,055 903,733 862,447 3,346,984
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ...... 3,221,436 4,217,492 3,655,823 3,162,668 14,257,419
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		 3,221,436 4,217,492 3,655,823 3,162,668 14,257,419
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or 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
    aPROGRAM SERVICE FEES         4,807
    bARCHITECTURAL TOURS         25,106
    cGIFT SHOP SALES         32,879
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
    investments ...........     		    14 3,159  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 28,508  
    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 ............     		        714
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue:
    aEXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT     		        81,792
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   31,667 145,298
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    176,965
    (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.)
    1A THE FOUNDATION COLLECTS A NOMINAL FEE TO HELP DEFRAY THE COST OF PROVIDING ARCHITECTURAL TOURS OF THE ALDEN B. DOW HOME AND STUDIO. PROVIDING TOURS IS IN FULFILLMENT OF ONE OF ITS PURPOSES UNDER 501 (C) (3); TO ENCOURAGE THE STUDY AND APPRECIATION OF THE WORK AND PHILOSOPHY OF THE ARCHITECT, ALDEN B. DOW.
    1B THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL MERCHANDISE AND SOVENIERS FOR PURCHASE IN THE MUSEUM GIFT SHOP. PROCEEDS ARE REPORTED AS OTHER INCOME AND HELP DEFRAY THE COSTS OF MAINTAINING THE HOME AND STUDIO.
    11B THE FOUNDATION HAS RECEIVED REFUNDS OR REIMBURSEMENTS OF VARIOUS EXPENSES PAID DURING THE YEAR. THE FOUNDATION IS REPORTING THE REIMBURSEMENT AS OTHER INCOME. THE RELATED GROSS EXPENSES HAVE BEEN DEDUCTED ACCORDINGLY.
    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
    Sign Here
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below?
    See instructions.
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
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    		 Firm's EIN SmallBullet
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    Form 990-PF (2020)
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    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    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
    ALDEN B AND VADA B DOW
    CREATIVITY FOUNDATION
    Employer identification number

    38-2852321
    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
    ALDEN B AND VADA B DOW
    CREATIVITY FOUNDATION         		Employer identification number
    38-2852321
    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
    ALDEN B AND VADA B DOW FUND
    315 POST STREET
     
    MIDLAND, MI48640

    		$ 48,608


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    2
    VADA B DOW CHARITABLE UNITRUST
    315 POST STREET
     
    MIDLAND, MI48640

    		$ 1,390,396


    (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.)
    (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
    ALDEN B AND VADA B DOW
    CREATIVITY FOUNDATION         		Employer identification number

    38-2852321
    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
     
    		$    
    (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
     
    		$    
    (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
    ALDEN B AND VADA B DOW
    CREATIVITY FOUNDATION         		Employer identification number

    38-2852321
    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)
    Additional Data


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    TY 2020 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    ALDEN B AND VADA B DOW
     
    CREATIVITY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-2852321
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING 10,960 1,096   9,864

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    TY 2020 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    ALDEN B AND VADA B DOW
     
    CREATIVITY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-2852321
    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
    BUILDING 1993-01-01 852,544 575,473 S/L 40.0000 21,314      
    LAND UNDER BUILDING 1993-01-01 21,314              
    AUDIO/VISUAL EQUIPMENT 1993-08-01 657 657 S/L 5.0000        
    COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 1993-08-01 7,520 7,520 S/L 5.0000        
    DRAFT ROOM RENOV. 1994-05-15 11,392 7,301 S/L 40.0000 284      
    COMPUTER 1994-11-15 5,632 5,632 S/L 5.0000        
    SHED 1995-01-10 33,981 21,208 S/L 40.0000 850      
    YARD EQUIPMENT 1994-08-15 742 742 S/L 10.0000        
    SLIDE PROJECTOR 1994-08-15 582 582 S/L 10.0000        
    PHONES 1994-04-15 883 883 S/L 5.0000        
    CLEANING EQUIPMENT 1994-11-15 318 318 S/L 10.0000        
    WATER LINE 1995-06-10 8,700 8,700 S/L 15.0000        
    COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 1996-03-14 2,799 2,799 S/L 5.0000        
    ALARM SYSTEM 1996-03-13 9,467 9,467 S/L 5.0000        
    CARPET 1996-06-10 15,130 15,130 S/L 10.0000        
    ARCHITECTURAL SEAT 1996-09-24 6,129 6,129 S/L 10.0000        
    ARCHITECTURAL FILES 1996-09-26 8,037 8,037 S/L 10.0000        
    BRIDGE TO GARDENS 1996-12-10 1,760 1,760 S/L 10.0000        
    COMPUTER 1997-03-03 3,348 3,348 S/L 5.0000        
    PROJECTOR/CART 1997-03-11 707 707 S/L 5.0000        
    XEROX COPIER 1997-05-02 2,400 2,400 S/L 5.0000        
    TREES 1997-06-20 2,130 2,130 S/L 15.0000        
    REMOVE POOL ROOM 1997-02-28 67,053 38,273 S/L 40.0000 1,676      
    SUITABILITY STUDY 2003-03-01 25,626 25,626 S/L 5.0000        
    2006 TOYOTA TRUCK 2006-04-21 15,206 15,206 S/L 5.0000        
    AIR HANDLING UNIT 2006-04-21 43,172 43,172 S/L 5.0000        
    ARCHITECTURAL ENVIRONMENTAL UNIT 2006-03-27 20,994 20,994 S/L 5.0000        
    ELECTRICAL STUDY UPDATES 2006-01-11 9,226 3,230 S/L 40.0000 230      
    WINDOWS AND CARPET 2006-12-19 54,723 54,723 S/L 10.0000        
    ROOF REPAIRS 2006-08-03 72,944 24,467 S/L 40.0000 1,824      
    TERRACE AND COVERED WALKWAY REPAIRS 2006-10-18 123,632 123,632 S/L 10.0000        
    GRAVELY MOWER 2006-11-24 4,140 4,140 S/L 5.0000        
    BOILER 2006-02-09 24,648 8,575 S/L 40.0000 617      
    PHONE SYSTEM 2006-12-15 17,938 17,938 S/L 5.0000        
    SALT SPREADER 2007-11-07 1,987 1,987 S/L 5.0000        
    CARPET 2007-09-19 11,182 11,182 S/L 10.0000        
    BRIDGE 2007-06-25 5,685 5,685 S/L 10.0000        
    A/C ENCLOSURE 2007-08-09 6,922 6,922 S/L 5.0000        
    WELCOME VIDEO 2007-08-06 10,100 10,100 S/L 7.0000        
    PHONE SYSTEM 2007-02-28 9,324 9,324 S/L 7.0000        
    TERRACE 2007-07-06 26,469 26,469 S/L 10.0000        
    SPRINKLER SYSTEM 2007-10-18 24,047 19,505 S/L 15.0000 1,603      
    GIFT SHOP 2007-12-14 12,024 3,632 S/L 40.0000 301      
    FLW EXH 2007-03-27 6,905 6,905 S/L 7.0000        
    SHED 2008-09-04 89,129 25,253 S/L 40.0000 2,229      
    1ST DRAFTING ROOM FLOOR 2008-01-18 1,785 532 S/L 40.0000 44      
    ROOF REPAIRS 2ND DRAFTING 2008-07-07 17,219 4,951 S/L 40.0000 430      
    ELECTRICAL STUDY 2008-08-20 5,141 1,457 S/L 40.0000 128      
    LANDSCAPING - GARAGE ROOF 2008-01-18 1,613 1,613 S/L 10.0000        
    ELECTRICAL STUDY 2009-01-01 1,752 482 S/L 40.0000 44      
    LOWER TERRACE - MR. DOW'S OFFICE 2009-01-01 1,340 369 S/L 40.0000 33      
    PHOTO EXHIBIT 2009-01-01 2,786 2,043 S/L 15.0000 186      
    BOOK ADVANCE 2009-01-01 164,999 164,999 S/L 3.0000        
    GIFT SHOP RENNOVATIONS 2010-07-01 130,933 31,097 S/L 40.0000 3,273      
    ENTRANCE GATE 2010-12-30 7,800 1,755 S/L 40.0000 195      
    LIVING ROOM CEILING 2010-07-01 3,120 741 S/L 40.0000 78      
    PRINTER 2010-04-29 317 307 S/L 10.0000 10      
    SANDER 2010-04-29 670 648 S/L 10.0000 22      
    TUNNEL REPAIR 2010-12-08 23,000 5,223 S/L 40.0000 575      
    ELECTRICAL STUDY 2010-01-19 692 171 S/L 40.0000 18      
    TRUCKSTER 2011-01-26 12,533 12,533 S/L 5.0000        
    ROOF REPAIRS 2011-12-29 25,680 5,136 S/L 40.0000 642      
    CARPETING 2011-12-07 3,355 2,712 S/L 10.0000 335      
    IT CABLE 2011-12-29 4,089 4,089 S/L 5.0000        
    LANDSCAPING 2011-07-20 5,000 4,208 S/L 10.0000 500      
    PHONE SYSTEM 2011-10-28 3,122 3,122 S/L 5.0000        
    FLOORING 2011-10-26 2,000 408 S/L 40.0000 50      
    REFRIDGERATOR 2011-10-25 1,050 858 S/L 10.0000 105      
    WHITE BOARD 2012-06-29 5,507 4,130 S/L 10.0000 551      
    TRACTOR RESTORATION 2012-04-23 7,196 5,517 S/L 10.0000 720      
    IMPROVEMENTS 2012-03-20 3,874 2,002 S/L 15.0000 258      
    CANOES 2012-06-19 2,983 2,237 S/L 10.0000 299      
    COMPUTERS 2012-02-01 6,265 6,265 S/L 5.0000        
    OUTDOOR LIGHTING 2012-08-13 14,005 10,387 S/L 10.0000 1,400      
    ROOF 2012-06-29 17,000 6,375 S/L 20.0000 850      
    SHED 2012-05-29 4,814 913 S/L 40.0000 120      
    LIVING ROOM CEILING 2013-02-07 4,210 728 S/L 40.0000 105      
    MICHIGAN MODERN EXHIBITION 2013-01-17 20,000 13,833 S/L 10.0000 2,000      
    ENERGY EFFICENT BULB REPLACEMENT 2013-02-07 9,905 6,851 S/L 10.0000 991      
    DEMO IF UNIBLOCK & WATERPROOFING OF DECK 2013-06-25 2,272 1,477 S/L 10.0000 227      
    LAWN RENOVATION 2013-08-06 6,774 4,347 S/L 10.0000 677      
    INDOOR GARDEN 2013-10-07 55,004 34,377 S/L 10.0000 5,501      
    COVERED WALKWAY 2013-12-19 4,716 2,829 S/L 10.0000 472      
    IPADS 2013-12-24 3,188 3,188 S/L 5.0000        
    JANITORIAL EQUIPMENT 2013-04-08 595 402 S/L 10.0000 59      
    CHAINSAW, EDGER, ETC. 2013-04-08 646 436 S/L 10.0000 65      
    CARPETING FOR PORCH 2013-03-15 1,409 963 S/L 10.0000 141      
    EXTERIOR DOOR & RELATED ITEMS 2013-04-23 6,028 4,019 S/L 10.0000 602      
    LAWNMOWER 2014-03-21 7,502 4,314 S/L 10.0000 750      
    LIGHTING IN FRONT WALKWAY 2014-09-15 4,875 650 S/L 40.0000 122      
    BLOCK WALKWAY POND REPAIR 2014-11-25 59,555 7,569 S/L 40.0000 1,488      
    WATERPROOFING CLOSET CRAWL SPACE (SUBROOM) 2014-01-30 3,543 2,096 S/L 10.0000 355      
    24 T BALLASTS IN LIVING & DINING ROOMS 2014-02-05 3,775 2,233 S/L 10.0000 378      
    18" DRILL PRESS 2014-02-05 1,409 834 S/L 10.0000 141      
    SECURITY CAMERAS AROUND COMPLEX 2014-02-25 5,203 3,035 S/L 10.0000 520      
    TREES - STANLY PLUM, GALA APPLE, FUJI APPLE 2014-06-16 2,062 756 S/L 15.0000 138      
    SCREEN PORCH RESTORATION 2014-07-22 23,355 3,163 S/L 40.0000 584      
    LAWN RENOVATION IN FRONT OF STUDIO 2014-09-04 3,142 1,676 S/L 10.0000 314      
    ROOF REPAIR 2014-10-07 5,414 711 S/L 40.0000 135      
    GLASS REPLACEMENT 2015-09-10 1,001 108 S/L 40.0000 25      
    MAID'S ROOM - PLASTER 2015-02-04 1,920 236 S/L 40.0000 48      
    CHAIRS - CRAIG & BETH 2015-05-11 603 281 S/L 10.0000 61      
    SNOWBLOWER 2015-01-08 3,008 1,504 S/L 10.0000 301      
    CHAIR RECOVERING - BARB'S ROOM 2015-04-23 934 436 S/L 10.0000 93      
    PARAPET FLASHING 2015-11-06 3,750 1,563 S/L 10.0000 375      
    CHAIR RECOVERINGS - RECEPTION AREA 2016-02-25 8,797 3,372 S/L 10.0000 880      
    NEW COMPUTERS 2016-01-05 10,382 8,306 S/L 5.0000 2,076      
    UNIFI ACCESS POINTS 2016-06-13 411 294 S/L 5.0000 83      
    YAMMAR TRACTOR LX4500 2016-01-05 21,400 8,560 S/L 10.0000 2,140      
    BAMBOO CURTAINS 2016-02-05 56,988 22,320 S/L 10.0000 5,699      
    SILK DRAPERIES - LLOYD'S BEDROOM 2016-11-16 1,970 607 S/L 10.0000 197      
    PUSH MOWER 2016-02-17 300 115 S/L 10.0000 30      
    BACKPACK BLOWER 2016-11-03 500 158 S/L 10.0000 50      
    WALKER LAWN MOWER 2016-10-25 11,489 3,638 S/L 10.0000 1,149      
    RECEPTION AREA ROOF REPAIR 2016-06-02 10,100 905 S/L 40.0000 252      
    LIVING ROOM ROOF REPAIR 2016-12-29 30,448 2,284 S/L 40.0000 761      
    SPROUT CONSTRUCTION 2016-05-13 6,800 2,493 S/L 10.0000 680      
    HYDRONIC B&G PUMP 2016-11-03 2,931 928 S/L 10.0000 293      
    PARKING LOT DRAIN REPAIR 2016-10-25 5,900 1,246 S/L 15.0000 393      
    LIVING ROOM PAINTING 2017-02-10 1,700 124 S/L 40.0000 42      
    LIVING ROOM ROOF REPAIR 2017-05-24 755 49 S/L 40.0000 19      
    LIVING ROOM ROOF REPAIR 2017-02-07 5,450 397 S/L 40.0000 137      
    SPROUT CONSTRUCTION 2017-05-22 7,200 1,860 S/L 10.0000 720      
    TRV-16 16MM DIGITAL PROJECTOR 2017-10-27 500 217 S/L 5.0000 100      
    JOHN DEERE GATOR 2017-12-29 6,400 1,280 S/L 10.0000 640      
    ALARM SYSTEM INSTALLATION 2017-10-02 6,184 1,391 S/L 10.0000 619      
    ALARM SYSTEM INSTALLATION 2017-10-02 1,646 370 S/L 10.0000 165      
    ALARM INSTALLATION 2017-12-21 4,979 996 S/L 10.0000 498      
    CAMERA INSTALLATION 2017-10-02 760 171 S/L 10.0000 76      
    CAMERA INSTALLATION 2017-10-02 630 142 S/L 10.0000 63      
    INSTALLATION 2 HEATERS IN GROUNDSKEEPER GARAG 2017-12-08 2,256 118 S/L 40.0000 56      
    MAJOR ROOF REPAIR TO LIVING ROOM 2018-01-24 2,150 103 S/L 40.0000 54      
    NEW CARPETING RECEPTION 2018-05-23 4,663 185 S/L 40.0000 116      
    CARPETING MAID'S QUARTERS & DIRECTOR'S OFFICE 2018-12-19 9,591 240 S/L 40.0000 240      
    MAID'S QUARTER'S RENOVATIONS 2018-08-21 15,000 500 S/L 40.0000 375      
    MAID'S QUARTER'S RENOVATION WOOD 2018-12-13 450 12 S/L 40.0000 11      
    CASES TO HOLD HALLET DRAWINGS MAID'S QUARTERS 2018-10-25 3,994 466 S/L 10.0000 399      
    CANOPY FOR JOHN DEERE TRACTOR 2018-02-07 468 90 S/L 10.0000 47      
    LAPTOP FOR CRM 2018-05-23 934 296 S/L 5.0000 187      
    COPPER ROOF REPAIR KITCHEN AREA 2018-11-06 7,675 224 S/L 40.0000 192      
    KNOLL FABRIC - PILLOWS AND CHAIR RECOVERING 2018-08-02 3,577 507 S/L 10.0000 358      
    2 RED CHAIRS AND 1 ORANGE CHAIR REUPHOLSTERED 2018-10-19 2,282 266 S/L 10.0000 228      
    PLAYROOM/THEATER - 12 PILLOWS AND FABRIC 2018-11-06 1,092 127 S/L 10.0000 110      
    ROTARY HAMMER DRILL 2018-04-27 423 70 S/L 10.0000 43      
    INSTALL COMPRESSOR ON ARCHIVES LIEBERT UNIT 2018-12-28 2,511 63 S/L 40.0000 63      
    HIGH PRESSURE SWITCH AND HUMIDIFIER CANISTOR 2018-12-28 1,846 46 S/L 40.0000 46      
    2 COMFORTAIRE ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS 2019-11-29 2,500 2,500 200DB 7.0000        
    INSTALLATION OF 2 COMFORTAIRE ROOM AIR CONDIT 2019-11-29 1,386 1,386 200DB 7.0000        
    CHAINSAW 2019-02-15 608 608 200DB 7.0000        
    FASCIA BOARD FOR OUTSIDE LIVING ROOM RESTORAT 2019-05-24 680 11 S/L 39.0000 17      
    ROOF MATERIALS FOR LIVING ROOM 2019-07-22 9,875 116 S/L 39.0000 253      
    NEW CARAPETING FOR STUDIO RECEPTION 2019-08-01 1,240 12 S/L 39.0000 32      
    RESTORATION OF TRELLIS OFF THE POND 2019-12-06 18,395 20 S/L 39.0000 471      
    REPLACE REFRIGERATOR IN HOME & STUDIO KITCHEN 2019-12-26 11,863 13 S/L 39.0000 304      
    PILLOWS RESTORATION 2019-08-29 173 173 200DB 7.0000        
    PREPAYMENT CLOSET MATERIALS FOR FRONT OFFICE 2019-11-22 4,000 4,000 200DB 7.0000        
    EDGE GRAIN FIR FOR DONATION BOX 2019-11-29 340 340 200DB 7.0000        
    FABRIC AND WORK FOR DRAPERIES MRS. DOW'S DRES 2019-12-06 852 852 200DB 7.0000        
    NEW SHED DOOR 2019-12-18 5,600 6 S/L 39.0000 144      
    DESIGN AND RENDERING OF NEW LOBBY CLOSET 2019-11-14 450 1 S/L 39.0000 12      
    TRELLIS COPPER REMOVAL AND REINSTALL 2020-07-21 51,445   S/L 39.0000 605      
    DEMOLITION AND REPLACE TRELLIS ELECTRICAL 2020-07-21 1,775   S/L 39.0000 21      
    RESTORATION OF TRELLIS 2020-06-25 35,695   S/L 39.0000 496      
    TRELLIS RESTORATION 2020-07-17 44,601   S/L 39.0000 524      
    TRELLIS RESTORATION WOOD REFINISHING 2020-02-20 1,500   S/L 39.0000 34      
    REFINISHING OF TRELLIS WOOD 2020-06-25 1,000   S/L 39.0000 14      
    CHAIR FABRIC IN LLOYD'S ROOM 2020-09-11 499              
    RED FABRIC FOR BENCHES IN 2ND DRAFTING ROOM 2020-09-24 315              
    VERTICAL GRAIN FIR FOR CABINET IN RECEPTION 2020-01-23 135   S/L 39.0000 3      
    RECEPTION AREA CLOSET 2020-02-14 8,000   S/L 39.0000 179      
    CITY OF MIDLAND NEW METER -IRRIGATION SYSTEM 2020-09-24 4,806   S/L 39.0000 36      
    NEW BLOWER 2020-11-16 1,500   200DB 7.0000 1,500      
    INSTALL NEW A/C IN MIKE'S BEDROOM 2020-08-19 1,644   S/L 39.0000 16      
    LAWN MOWER 2020-03-16 299   200DB 7.0000 299      
    REPLACEMENT OF COMPUTERS FOR HOME & STUDIO 2020-01-23 11,791   200DB 5.0000 11,791      
    EQUIPMENT DOCKING STATION, KEYBOARD AND MOUSE 2020-02-14 180   200DB 5.0000 180      
    INSTALLATION OF NEW INTERNET PHONE SYSTEM 2020-08-07 2,849   200DB 5.0000 2,849      
    POWER SUPPLY FOR NEW PHONE SYSTEM 2020-08-07 64   200DB 5.0000 64      

    TY 2020 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    ALDEN B AND VADA B DOW
     
    CREATIVITY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-2852321
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    VANGUARD SMALL-CAP ETF 100,990 128,489
    VANGUARD FTSE EMERGING MKT ETF 80,632 98,717
    VANGUARD IND FUND MID CAP ETF 190,813 236,752
    VANGUARD MSCI EAFE ETF 266,531 305,921
    VANGUARD S&P 500 ETF 654,641 819,701
    FEDERATED HERMES ULTRA SHORT 50,000 50,109
    BAIRD CORE PLUS BOND FUND 40,938 42,889
    TCW TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND 40,926 42,106
    PGIM INVEST SHORT TERM CORP BOND 63,500 65,701
    VANGUARD SHORT TERM INV GRANDE FUND 63,500 65,285
    JP MORGAN GOV'T BOND 25,000 25,872
    EATON VANCE SHT DUGOV INC 38,000 37,967

    TY 2020 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    ALDEN B AND VADA B DOW
     
    CREATIVITY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-2852321
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ARTS & ARTIFACTS   163,571 163,571

    TY 2020 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    ALDEN B AND VADA B DOW
     
    CREATIVITY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-2852321
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
      2,874,150 1,753,925 1,120,225 1,790,000
      21,314   21,314  


    TY 2020 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    ALDEN B AND VADA B DOW
     
    CREATIVITY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-2852321
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    PROGRAM RELATED INVESTMENT OF LAND 726,961 726,961 726,961


    TY 2020 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    ALDEN B AND VADA B DOW
     
    CREATIVITY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-2852321
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXPENSES        
    HOUSE AND GROUND MAINTENANCE 39,778     39,778
    GAS AND ELECTRIC 37,568     37,568
    TELEPHONE 12,081     12,081
    WASTE 4,097     4,097
    WATER 4,502     4,502
    INSURANCE 11,698     11,698
    PUBLIC RELATIONS 62,832     62,832
    DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 364     364
    PHYSICAL PLANT MAINTENANCE 18,888     18,888
    EDUCATION 2,416     2,416
    PURCHASES FOR RESALE 3,906     3,906
    SECURITY 5,003     5,003
    ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS - 401(K) 1,125     1,125
    CONTINGENCY 1,000     1,000
    SPECIAL PROJECTS 14,559     14,559
    POSTAGE 201     201


    TY 2020 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    ALDEN B AND VADA B DOW
     
    CREATIVITY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-2852321
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    PROGRAM SERVICE FEES 4,807   4,807
    ARCHITECTURAL TOURS 25,106   25,106
    GIFT SHOP SALES 32,879   32,879
    EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT 81,792   81,792


    TY 2020 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    ALDEN B AND VADA B DOW
     
    CREATIVITY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-2852321
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ARCHIVE CONSULTANTS 23,934     23,934
    BANK CUSTODIAL FEES 14,576 9,718   4,858
    LEGAL FEES 342     342


    TY 2020 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    ALDEN B AND VADA B DOW
     
    CREATIVITY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-2852321
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    TAXES - SALES 1,830     1,830
    TAXES - EXCISE 473 473