TY 2020 Form 990PF

- TIN:

Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation

or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation

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

OMB No. 1545-0052

2020

Open to Public Inspection

For calendar year 2020, or tax year beginning 01-01-2020 , and ending 12-31-2020

Name of foundation
NIPERA INC

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)2525 MERIDIAN PARKWAY NO 240
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
DURHAM, NC27713

A Employer identification number

13-3070077

B Telephone number (see instructions)

(919) 595-1950

C If exemption application is pending, check here bullet

G Check all that apply: Initial returnInitial return of a former public charity
Final returnAmended return
Address change Name change

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet

2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... bullet

E If private foundation status was terminated
under section 507(b)(1)(A), check here ....... bullet

H Check type of organization: Section 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust Other taxable private foundation

F If the foundation is in a 60-month termination
under section 507(b)(1)(B), check here ....... bullet

I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16) bullet

$1,471,093J Accounting method: Cash Accrual
Other (specify)
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)

	Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).)	(a) Revenue and expenses per books		(b) Net investment income	(d) Disbursements for charitable purposes (cash basis only)


1	Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)	3,576,045
2	Check .............
3	Interest on savings and temporary cash investments
4	Dividends and interest from securities...
5a	Gross rents............
b	Net rental income or (loss)
6a	Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10
b	Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a
7	Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...			0
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).......		75,000	0
12	Total. Add lines 1 through 11........	3,651,045		0
13	Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.	1,345,475		0	0
14	Other employee salaries and wages......	914,019		0	0
15	Pension plans, employee benefits.......	193,557		0	0
16a	Legal fees (attach schedule).........		5,798	0	0
b	Accounting fees (attach schedule).......		13,400	0	0
c	Other professional fees (attach schedule)....		547	0	0
17	Interest...............
18	Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...
19	Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...		58,935	0
20	Occupancy..............
21	Travel, conferences, and meetings.......	23,413		0	0
22	Printing and publications..........
23	Other expenses (attach schedule).......		388,437	0	179,637
24	Total operating and administrative expenses.
	Add lines 13 through 23..........	2,943,581		0	179,637
25	Contributions, gifts, grants paid.......	695,675			695,675
26	Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25	3,639,256		0	875,312
27	Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a	Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements	11,789
b	Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-)			0
c	Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.

Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2020)

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Part II		Balance Sheets	Beginning of year	End of year
Part II		Balance Sheets	(a) Book Value	(b) Book Value	(c) Fair Market Value
	1	Cash—non-interest-bearing.............	407,025	402,016	402,016
	2	Savings and temporary cash investments.........
	3	Accounts receivable 349,429
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts	320,837	349,429	349,429
	4	Pledges receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	5	Grants receivable.................
	6	Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
		disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....
	7	Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule)
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	8	Inventories for sale or use..............
	9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........	46,398	145,813	145,813
	10a	Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)
	b	Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......
	c	Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......
	11	Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	12	Investments—mortgage loans.............
	13	Investments—other (attach schedule)..........
	14	Land, buildings, and equipment: basis 489,885
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) 386,486	142,813	103,399	103,399
	15	Other assets (describe )	596,128	470,436	470,436
	16	Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
		instructions. Also, see page 1, item I)	1,513,201	1,471,093	1,471,093
	17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........	109,786	132,704
	18	Grants payable.................	708,389	751,555
	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 )	1,134,634	1,014,653
	23	Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........	1,952,809	1,898,912
		Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here
		and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
	24	Net assets without donor restrictions...........	-439,608	-427,819
	25	Net assets with donor restrictions............
		Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here
		and complete lines 26 through 30.
	26	Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........
	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).....	-439,608	-427,819
	30	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).	1,513,201	1,471,093

Part III

Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances

Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............

-439,608

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

11,789

Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet

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

-427,819

Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet

Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .

-427,819

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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
(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)	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7 If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7	2
3	Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 8 ...................		3

Part V

Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income

SECTION 4940(e) REPEALED ON DECEMBER 20, 2019 - DO NOT COMPLETE

1 Reserved

(a) Reserved	(b) Reserved	(c) Reserved	(d) Reserved

Reserved...........................

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 and enter “N/A" on line 1.
	Date of ruling or determination letter: (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b	Reserved................................	1	0
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	0
3	Add lines 1 and 2...........................	3	0
4	Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-)	4	0
5	Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- .....	5	0
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
d	Backup withholding erroneously withheld ...........	6d

7	Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d..............		7	0
8	Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached.		8	0
9	Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......		9	0
10	Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...		10
11	Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2021 estimated tax	Refunded	11

Part VII-A

Statements Regarding Activities

During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did

Yes

it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................

Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions

for the definition.................................

If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials

published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.

Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................

Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:

(1) On the foundation. bullet

$ 0(2) On foundation managers. bullet

$ 0

Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed

on foundation managers. bullet

$ 0

Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......

If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.

Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles

of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....

Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........

If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................

Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........

If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.

Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:

By language in the governing instrument, or

By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions

that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................

Yes

Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),

and Part XV..................................

Yes

Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)

NY, NC

If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney

General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .

Yes

Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)

or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2020 or the taxable year beginning in 2020? See the instructions for Part XIV.

If "Yes," complete Part XIV .............................

Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names

and addresses. ...............................

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Part VII-A

Statements Regarding Activities (continued)

At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the

meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............

Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had

advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................

Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?

Yes

Website address bullet

WWW.NIPERA.ORG

The books are in care of bullet

GERALD M SCHUETZ Telephone no. bullet

(919) 595-1946

Located at bullet

2525 MERIDIAN PARKWAY STE 240DURHAMNC ZIP+4 bullet

27713

Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here ......... bullet

and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........ bullet

16 At any time during calendar year 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

During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):

(1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? YesNo

(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)

a disqualified person?......................YesNo

(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? YesNo

(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? YesNo

(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available

for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............YesNo

(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"

if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period

after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......YesNo

If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations

section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here........ bullet

Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,

that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2020?.............

Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private

operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):

At the end of tax year 2020, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d

and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2020?.............YesNo

If "Yes," list the years bullet

20, 20, 20, 20

Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)

(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)

to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............

If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.

20, 20, 20, 20

Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at

any time during the year?......................YesNo

If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 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.)..................

Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?

Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its

charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2020?

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Part VII-B

Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)

During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:

Yes

(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? YesNo

(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry

on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............YesNo

(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? YesNo

(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described

in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions................YesNo

(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or

educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....YesNo

If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in

Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ......

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here......... bullet

If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the

tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........YesNo

If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d). Click to see attachment

Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on

a personal benefit contract?.....................YesNo

Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....

If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.

At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? YesNo

If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....

Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or

excess parachute payment during the year? .................YesNo

Part VIII

Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors

1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions

(a) Name and address	(b) Title, and average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Compensation (If not paid, enter -0-)	(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation
HUDSON BATES	CHAIRMAN 40.00	399,573	32,405
2525 MERIDIAN PARKWAY STE 240 DURHAM,NC27713	CHAIRMAN 40.00	399,573	32,405
LINDA QUIRK	SECRETARY 1.25	0	0
2525 MERIDIAN PARKWAY STE 240 DURHAM,NC27713	SECRETARY 1.25	0	0
GERALD M SCHUETZ CPA CGMA	TREASURER 40.00	286,281	42,037
2525 MERIDIAN PARKWAY STE 240 DURHAM,NC27713	TREASURER 40.00	286,281	42,037
ADRIANA OLLER	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00	288,695	31,663
2525 MERIDIAN PARKWAY STE 240 DURHAM,NC27713	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00	288,695	31,663
CHRISTIAN E SCHLEKAT	DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00	232,333	32,488
2525 MERIDIAN PARKWAY STE 240 DURHAM,NC27713	DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00	232,333	32,488

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
PHIL MOORE	IT MANAGER 40.00	179,818	21,124	0
2525 MERIDIAN PARKWAY SUITE 240 DURHAM,NC27713	IT MANAGER 40.00	179,818	21,124	0
MIKE TAYLOR	TOXICOLOGIST 40.00	162,828	22,446	0
2525 MERIDIAN PARKWAY SUITE 240 DURHAM,NC27713	TOXICOLOGIST 40.00	162,828	22,446	0
EMILY R GARMAN	TOXICOLOGIST 40.00	148,874	22,507	0
2525 MERIDIAN PARKWAY SUITE 240 DURHAM,NC27713	TOXICOLOGIST 40.00	148,874	22,507	0
TARA LYONS-DARDEN	TOXOCOLOGIST 40.00	128,772	30,673	0
2525 MERIDIAN PARKWAY SUITE 240 DURHAM,NC27713	TOXOCOLOGIST 40.00	128,772	30,673	0
KATE HEIM	TOXICOLOGIST 40.00	116,702	7,002	0
2525 MERIDIAN PARKWAY SUITE 240 DURHAM,NC27713	TOXICOLOGIST 40.00	116,702	7,002	0
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................				4

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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
RTI INTERNATIONAL	RESEARCH	277,662
3040 EAST CORNWALLIS ROAD RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK,NC27709	RESEARCH	277,662
WCA ENVIRONMENT LTD	RESEARCH CONSULTANTS	256,505
BRUNEL HOUSE - VOLUNTEER WAY FARINGDON SN7 7YR UK	RESEARCH CONSULTANTS	256,505
GRADIENT CORP	RESEARCH	117,000
ONE BEACON ST 17TH FLOOR BOSTON,MA02108	RESEARCH	117,000
INTERNATIONAL ZINC ASSOCIATION AMERICA	RESEARCH	89,891
2530 MERIDIAN PKWY 115 DURHAM,NC27713	RESEARCH	89,891
WINDWARD ENVIRONMENTAL LLC	RESEARCH	85,000
200 W MERCER ST 401 SEATTLE,WA98119	RESEARCH	85,000

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	02-260000-110206-0017 - TOXICOKINETIC: NI METAL POWDER, MASSIVE. THIS STUDY CORRESPONDS TO AN ORAL TOXICOKINETIC STUDY OF VARIOUS FORMS OF NICKEL METAL (NANO. MICRON, MASSIVE) IN RATS TO ASSESS THE NICKEL BIOAVAILABILITY FROM THE VARIOUS FORMS.	62,500
2	02-260000-240109-0000 - CONTRACT WITH WCA CONSULTANCY TO CONDUCT LITERATURE REVIEW, SCORE THE HUMAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICITY STUDIES FOR RELIABILITY AND RELEVANCE, AND PREPARE DATABASE STUDY ENTRIES FOR THE IUCLID DATABASE AND REACH CHEMICAL SAFETY REPORTS.	57,433
3	02-260000-238300-00 - ETAP - ALLOWS INDUSTRY SCIENTISTS TO RAISE ISSUES WITH A PANEL OF INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC SCIENTISTS WITH EXPERTISE IN METALS ECOTOXICOLOGY, ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY, AND FATE MODELING.	44,946
4	02-260000-110209-0000 - 0000 CONTRACT WITH GRADIENT TO CONDUCT A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE ON CARCINOGENICITY OF NICKEL METAL AND WRITE A MANUSCRIPT SUMMARIZING THEIR FINDINGS FOR PUBLICATION.	55,000

Part IX-B

Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)

Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2.	Amount
1


2


All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3

Total. Add lines 1 through 3......................... bullet

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Part X

Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)

Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes:

Average monthly fair market value of securities...................

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

404,521

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

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

404,521

Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and

1c (attach detailed explanation) .............

Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................

Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................

404,521

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

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

6,068

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

398,453

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

19,923

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.)

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

19,923

Tax on investment income for 2020 from Part VI, line 5......

Income tax for 2020. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...

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

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

19,923

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

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

19,923

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

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

19,923

Part XII

Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)

Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:

Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........

875,312

Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................

Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes...............................

Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:

Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................

Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................

Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4

875,312

Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment

income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b. See instructions.................

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

875,312

Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.

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Part XIII

Undistributed Income (see instructions)

		(a) Corpus	(b) Years prior to 2019	(c) 2019	(d) 2020
1 Distributable amount for 2020 from Part XI, line 7					19,923
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2020:
a Enter amount for 2019 only.......				0
b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20			0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2020:
a From 2015......	773,013
b From 2016......	670,359
c From 2017......	593,604
d From 2018......	676,403
e From 2019......	761,605
fTotal of lines 3a through e........		3,474,984
4Qualifying distributions for 2020 from Part
XII, line 4: $ 875,312
a Applied to 2019, but not more than line 2a				0
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years (Election required—see instructions).....			0
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election required—see instructions)........		0
d Applied to 2020 distributable amount.....					19,923
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus		855,389
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2020.		0			0
(If an amount appears in column (d), the same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6Enter the net total of each column as indicated below:
a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5		4,330,373
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract line 4b from line 2b ..........			0
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed income for which a notice of deficiency has been issued, or on which the section 4942(a) tax has been previously assessed......			0
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount —see instructions ...........			0
e Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract line 4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see instructions .............				0
f Undistributed income for 2020. Subtract lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must be distributed in 2021 ..........					0
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may be required - see instructions) .......		0
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2015 not applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...		773,013
9Excess distributions carryover to 2021. Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......		3,557,360
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2016....	670,359
b Excess from 2017....	593,604
c Excess from 2018....	676,403
d Excess from 2019....	761,605
e Excess from 2020....	855,389

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Part XIV

Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)

1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2020, enter the date of the ruling....... bullet

b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section4942(j)(3) or4942(j)(5)

2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net income from Part I or the minimum investment return from Part X for each year listed ..........	Tax year	Prior 3 years			(e) Total
	(a) 2020	(b) 2019	(c) 2018	(d) 2017	(e) Total

b 85% of line 2a .........
c Qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4 for each year listed .....
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly for active conduct of exempt activities ..........
e Qualifying distributions made directly for active conduct of exempt activities. Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......
(2) Value of assets qualifying under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3 of minimum investment return shown in Part X, line 6 for each year listed...
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross investment income (interest, dividends, rents, payments on securities loans (section 512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....
(2) Support from general public and 5 or more exempt organizations as provided in section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....
(3) Largest amount of support from an exempt organization
(4) Gross investment income

Part XV

Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)

1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:

aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)

bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.

2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:

Check here bullet

if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d. See instructions

aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:

HUDSON BATES
NIPERA 2525 MERIDIAN PKW SUITE 240
DURHAM,NC27713
(919) 595-1950

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

APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT DETAILS ON THE PROPOSED INVESTIGATION, A PROPOSED BUDGET & ESTIMATED TIME NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT.

cAny submission deadlines:

MOST APPLICATIONS ARE REPLIES TO PROPOSAL REQUESTS MADE BY NIPERA WITH SPECIFIC DEADLINES.

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

GRANTS ARE AWARDED ONLY ON THE TOXICITY OF NICKEL AND NICKEL COMPOUNDS.

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Part XV

Supplementary Information (continued)

3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient	If recipient is an individual, show any relationship to any foundation manager or substantial contributor	Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
Name and address (home or business)		Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
aPaid during the year
ECTX BVBA HAVENSTRAAT 46/001 HASSELT 3500 BE	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	8,031
RTI INTERNATIONAL PO BOX 900002 RALEIGH,NC27675	NONE	PC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	62,500
RTI INTERNATIONAL PO BOX 900002 RALEIGH,NC27675	NONE	PC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	15,750
CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES ASHLAND LLC 1407 GEORGE ROAD ASHLAND,OH44805	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	41,025
RTI INTERNATIONAL PO BOX 900002 RALEIGH,NC27675	NONE	PC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	5,710
GRADIENT 20 UNIVERSITY ROAD CAMBRIDGE,MA02138	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	55,000
BIORELIANCE CORPORATION 9630 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE ROCKVILLE,MD20850	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	34,134
ECETOC RUE BELLIARD 40 BOX 19 BRUSSELS B-1040 BE	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	11,061
PRODUCT SAFETY LABS 239 US HIGHWAY 130 DAYTON,NJ08810	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	15,743
ANDERSON & STEINSSEN INC 1201 MONSTER RD SW STE 220 RENTON,WA98057	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	3,600
PARTICLE TECHNOLOGY LABS 555 ROGERS STREET DOWNERS GROVE,IL60515	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	265
RTI INTERNATIONAL PO BOX 900002 RALEIGH,NC27675	NONE	PC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	1,636
MICHAEL DUTTON 8579 APPLEBY LINE CAMPBELLVILLE,ONTARIOL0P 1B0 CA	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	6,344
SKS CONSULTING SERVICES 3942 RIVES CHAPEL CHURCH ROAD SILER CITY,NC27344	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	3,500
EUROMETAUX AVENUE DE BROQUEVILLE 12B BRUXELLES B-1150 BE	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	10,072
MICHAEL DUTTON 8579 APPLEBY LINE CAMPBELLVILLE,ONTARIOL0P 1B0 CA	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	18,051
TONY NEWSON 23 FLEMING WAY FLANDERWELL ROTHERHAM,SOUTH YORKSHIRES66 2HB UK	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	20,480
TONY NEWSON 23 FLEMING WAY FLANDERWELL ROTHERHAM,SOUTH YORKSHIRES66 2HB UK	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	9,549
EXPONENT INC 15375 SE 30TH PLACE SUITE 250 BELLEVUE,WA98007	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	3,300
ARCHE CONSULTING LIEFKENSSTRAAT 35D GENT 9032 BE	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	6,473
ARCHE CONSULTING LIEFKENSSTRAAT 35D GENT 9032 BE	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	17,002
MUTCH ASSOCIATES 360 DARLINGTON AVE RAMSEY,NJ07446	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	5,000
COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ORGANISATION 41 BOGGO ROAD DUTTON PARK,QLD4102 AS	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	6,359
WCA ENVIRONMENT LIMITED BRUNEL HOUSE VOLUNTEER WAY FARINGDON,OXFORDSHIRESN77YR UK	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	9,882
WINDWARD ENVIRONMENTAL LLC 200 W MERCER STREET SUITE 401 SEATTLE,WA98119	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	42,500
WCA ENVIRONMENT LIMITED BRUNEL HOUSE VOLUNTEER WAY FARINGDON,OXFORDSHIRESN77YR UK	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	10,900
THE GOVERNORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA 222 CAMPUS TOWER 8625 - 112 STREET UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA EDMONTON,ALBERTAT6G 2E1 CA	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	28,000
JOHN WILEY & SONS INC PO BOX 416502 BOSTON,MA02241	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	4,800
CNRT NICKEL & SON ENVIRONNEMENT 101 PROMENADE ROGER LAROQUE 98 857 NOUMEA NOUMEA 98 857 NC	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	15,000
WCA ENVIRONMENT LIMITED BRUNEL HOUSE VOLUNTEER WAY FARINGDON,OXFORDSHIRESN77YR UK	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	9,449
UNIVERSITEIT GENT SINT-PIETERSNIEUWSTRATT 25 GENT B-9000 BE	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	13,505
CREMAZY CONSULTING 35 PARKLAWN COUT SAINT JOHN,NBE2K2B7 CA	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	2,500
UNIVERSITEIT GENT SINT-PIETERSNIEUWSTRATT 25 GENT B-9000 BE	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	9,772
ARCHE CONSULTING LIEFKENSSTRAAT 35D GENT 9032 BE	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	16,033
WCA ENVIRONMENT LIMITED BRUNEL HOUSE VOLUNTEER WAY FARINGDON,OXFORDSHIRESN77YR UK	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	2,888
WCA ENVIRONMENT LIMITED BRUNEL HOUSE VOLUNTEER WAY FARINGDON,OXFORDSHIRESN77YR UK	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	14,601
INTERNATIONAL ZINC ASSOCIATION 168 AVENUE DE TERVUEREN BRUSSELS B-1150 BE	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	44,946
SETAC NORTH AMERICA 229 SOUTH BAYLEN STREET 2ND FLOOR PENSACOLA,FL32502	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	5,000
EUROMETAUX AVENUE DE BROQUEVILLE 12B BRUXELLES B-1150 BE	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	6,050
WCA ENVIRONMENT LIMITED BRUNEL HOUSE VOLUNTEER WAY FARINGDON,OXFORDSHIRESN77YR UK	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	57,433
APPLIED LIMNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS LLC 414 ANVIL WAY GOLDEN,CO80401	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	10,000
NANOSHEL (UK) LIMITED 3422 OLD CAPITAL SUTIE 1405 WILMINGTON,DE19808	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	1,096
PRODUCT SAFETY LABS 2394 US HIGHWAY 130 DAYTON,NJ08810	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	4,735
CARDNO CHEMRISK LLC 235 PINE STREET SUITE 2300 SAN FRANSCISCO,CA94104	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	13,500
DABMEB CONSULTANCY LTD 2 NORMANS ROAD SHARNBROOK,BEDFORDSHIREMK44 1PR UK	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	12,500
Total ................................. 3a				695,675

bApproved for future payment
SKS CONSULTING SERVICES 3942 RIVES CHAPEL CHURCH ROAD SILER CITY,NC27344	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	12,000
RTI INTERNATIONAL PO BOX 900002 RALEIGH,NC27675	NONE	PC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	15,750
CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL 1407 GEORGE ROAD ASHLAND,OH44805	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	13,678
CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL 1407 GEORGE ROAD ASHLAND,OH44805	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	142,800
BIORELIANCE CORPORATION 9630 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE ROCKVILLE,MD20850	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	34,134
PRODUCT SAFETY LABS 2394 US HIGHWAY 130 DAYTON,NJ08810	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	15,743
PARTICLE TECHNOLOGY GROUP DBA PARTICLE TECHNOLOGY LABS 555 ROGERS STREET DOWNERS GROVE,IL60515	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	135
PRODUCT SAFETY LABS 2394 US HIGHWAY 130 DAYTON,NJ08810	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	7,615
CARDNO CHEMRISK 130 VANTIS SYTE 170 ALISO JIEJO,CA92656	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	8,000
GRADIENT 20 UNIVERSITY ROAD CAMBRIDGE,MA02138	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	1,448
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI PHYSICIANS CO PO BOX 670056 CINCINNATI,OH45267	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	2,000
SKS CONSULTING SERVICES 3942 RIVES CHAPEL CHURCH ROAD SILER CITY,NC27344	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	3,500
CARDNO CHEMRISK 130 VANTIS SYTE 170 ALISO JIEJO,CA92656	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	47,000
GUNTER OBERDORSTER 121 SOUTHERN PARKWAY ROCHESTER,NY14618	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	11,625
EXPONENT INC PO BOX 200283 DEPT 002 DALLAS,TX753200283	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	3,520
ARCHE STAPELPLEIN 70 BOX 104 GENT B-9000 BE	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	4,052
MUTCH ASSOCIATES LLC 360 DARLINGTON AVE RAMSEY,NJ07446	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	10,000
CRAES CHINESE RESEARCH ACADEMY OF ENVIORNMENTAL SCIENCES NO 8 DAYANGFANG CHAOYANG DISTRICT BEIJING 100012 CH	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	50,000
WCA ENVIRONMENT LIMITED BRUNEL HOUSE VOLUNTEER WAY FARINGDON,OXFORDSHIRESN77YR UK	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	4,236
WINDWARD ENVIRONMENTAL LLC 200 WEST MERCER ST SUITE 401 SEATTLE,WA98119	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	39,105
UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA 222 CAMPUS TOWER 8625 - 112 STREET UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA ALBERTA,EDMONTONT6G 2E1 CA	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	12,000
WCA ENVIRONMENT LIMITED BRUNEL HOUSE VOLUNTEER WAY FARINGDON,OXFORDSHIRESN77YR UK	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	37,798
CNRT NICKEL & SON ENVIRONNEMENT 101 PROMENADE ROGER LAROQUE 98 857 NOUMEA NC	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	41,250
UNIVERSITEIT GENT SINT-PIETERSNIEUWSTRATT 25 GENT B-9000 BE	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	14,348
UNIVERSITEIT GENT SINT-PIETERSNIEUWSTRATT 25 GENT B-9000 BE	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	10,131
ARCHE STAPELPLEIN 70 BOX 104 GENT B-9000 BE	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	16,033
WINDWARD ENVIRONMENTAL LLC 200 WEST MERCER ST SUITE 401 SEATTLE,WA98119	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	3,000
WINDWARD ENVIRONMENTAL LLC 200 WEST MERCER ST SUITE 401 SEATTLE,WA98119	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	15,000
WINDWARD ENVIRONMENTAL LLC 200 WEST MERCER ST SUITE 401 SEATTLE,WA98119	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	11,550
WINDWARD ENVIRONMENTAL LLC 200 WEST MERCER ST SUITE 401 SEATTLE,WA98119	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	25,260
WINDWARD ENVIRONMENTAL LLC 200 WEST MERCER ST SUITE 401 SEATTLE,WA98119	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	15,000
WCA ENVIRONMENT LIMITED BRUNEL HOUSE VOLUNTEER WAY FARINGDON,OXFORDSHIRESN77YR UK	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	87,844
CARDNO CHEMRISK 130 VANTIS SYTE 170 ALISO JIEJO,CA92656	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	4,500
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY STANFORD UNIVERSITY LOCKBOX PO BOX 4253 SAN FRANCISCO,CA941444253	NONE	PC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	31,500
Total ................................. 3b				751,555

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Part XVI-A

Analysis of Income-Producing Activities

Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated.	Unrelated business income		Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514		(e) Related or exempt function income (See instructions.)
1Program service revenue:	(a) Business code	(b) Amount	(c) Exclusion code	(d) Amount	(e) Related or exempt function income (See instructions.)
a
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies
2 Membership dues and assessments....
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........
4 Dividends and interest from securities....
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 ............
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory
11 Other revenue: aCOST SHARING RECOVERY					75,000
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..		0		0	75,000

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

75,000

(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)

Part XVI-B

Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes

Line No.	Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See instructions.)
11A	THIS PAYMENT WILL FURTHER NIPERA'S EXEMPT PURPOSE BY ALLOWING BETTER ACCESS TO DATA AND RESEARCH BETWEEN NICKEL INDUSTRY COMPANIES ACROSS THE GLOBE.

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Part XVII

Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations

Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?

Yes

Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:

(1) Cash...................................

1a(1)

(2) Other assets.................................

1a(2)

Other transactions:

(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................

1b(1)

(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................

1b(2)

(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................

1b(3)

(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................

1b(4)

(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................

1b(5)

(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................

1b(6)

Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............

If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

(a) Line No.	(b) Amount involved	(c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization	(d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements

Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........Yes No

If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization	(b) Type of organization	(c) Description of relationship

Sign Here

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
				May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown below? See instructions. Yes No
	Signature of officer or trustee	Date	Title

Paid Preparer Use Only	Print/Type preparer's name	Preparer's Signature	Date	Check if self- employed	PTIN
	Firm's name				Firm's EIN
	Firm's address				Phone no.

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Form 990PF Part XV Line 3 - Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment

Recipient	If recipient is an individual, show any relationship to any foundation manager or substantial contributor	Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
Name and address (home or business)		Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
aPaid during the year
ECTX BVBAHAVENSTRAAT 46/001 HASSELT 3500 BE	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	8,031
RTI INTERNATIONALPO BOX 900002 RALEIGH,NC27675	NONE	PC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	62,500
RTI INTERNATIONALPO BOX 900002 RALEIGH,NC27675	NONE	PC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	15,750
CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES ASHLAND LLC1407 GEORGE ROAD ASHLAND,OH44805	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	41,025
RTI INTERNATIONALPO BOX 900002 RALEIGH,NC27675	NONE	PC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	5,710
GRADIENT20 UNIVERSITY ROAD CAMBRIDGE,MA02138	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	55,000
BIORELIANCE CORPORATION9630 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE ROCKVILLE,MD20850	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	34,134
ECETOCRUE BELLIARD 40 BOX 19 BRUSSELS B-1040 BE	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	11,061
PRODUCT SAFETY LABS239 US HIGHWAY 130 DAYTON,NJ08810	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	15,743
ANDERSON & STEINSSEN INC1201 MONSTER RD SW STE 220 RENTON,WA98057	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	3,600
PARTICLE TECHNOLOGY LABS555 ROGERS STREET DOWNERS GROVE,IL60515	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	265
RTI INTERNATIONALPO BOX 900002 RALEIGH,NC27675	NONE	PC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	1,636
MICHAEL DUTTON8579 APPLEBY LINE CAMPBELLVILLE,ONTARIOL0P 1B0 CA	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	6,344
SKS CONSULTING SERVICES3942 RIVES CHAPEL CHURCH ROAD SILER CITY,NC27344	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	3,500
EUROMETAUXAVENUE DE BROQUEVILLE 12B BRUXELLES B-1150 BE	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	10,072
MICHAEL DUTTON8579 APPLEBY LINE CAMPBELLVILLE,ONTARIOL0P 1B0 CA	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	18,051
TONY NEWSON23 FLEMING WAY FLANDERWELL ROTHERHAM,SOUTH YORKSHIRES66 2HB UK	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	20,480
TONY NEWSON23 FLEMING WAY FLANDERWELL ROTHERHAM,SOUTH YORKSHIRES66 2HB UK	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	9,549
EXPONENT INC15375 SE 30TH PLACE SUITE 250 BELLEVUE,WA98007	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	3,300
ARCHE CONSULTINGLIEFKENSSTRAAT 35D GENT 9032 BE	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	6,473
ARCHE CONSULTINGLIEFKENSSTRAAT 35D GENT 9032 BE	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	17,002
MUTCH ASSOCIATES360 DARLINGTON AVE RAMSEY,NJ07446	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	5,000
COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ORGANISATION41 BOGGO ROAD DUTTON PARK,QLD4102 AS	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	6,359
WCA ENVIRONMENT LIMITEDBRUNEL HOUSE VOLUNTEER WAY FARINGDON,OXFORDSHIRESN77YR UK	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	9,882
WINDWARD ENVIRONMENTAL LLC200 W MERCER STREET SUITE 401 SEATTLE,WA98119	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	42,500
WCA ENVIRONMENT LIMITEDBRUNEL HOUSE VOLUNTEER WAY FARINGDON,OXFORDSHIRESN77YR UK	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	10,900
THE GOVERNORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA222 CAMPUS TOWER 8625 - 112 STREET UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA EDMONTON,ALBERTAT6G 2E1 CA	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	28,000
JOHN WILEY & SONS INCPO BOX 416502 BOSTON,MA02241	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	4,800
CNRT NICKEL & SON ENVIRONNEMENT101 PROMENADE ROGER LAROQUE 98 857 NOUMEA NOUMEA 98 857 NC	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	15,000
WCA ENVIRONMENT LIMITEDBRUNEL HOUSE VOLUNTEER WAY FARINGDON,OXFORDSHIRESN77YR UK	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	9,449
UNIVERSITEIT GENTSINT-PIETERSNIEUWSTRATT 25 GENT B-9000 BE	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	13,505
CREMAZY CONSULTING35 PARKLAWN COUT SAINT JOHN,NBE2K2B7 CA	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	2,500
UNIVERSITEIT GENTSINT-PIETERSNIEUWSTRATT 25 GENT B-9000 BE	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	9,772
ARCHE CONSULTINGLIEFKENSSTRAAT 35D GENT 9032 BE	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	16,033
WCA ENVIRONMENT LIMITEDBRUNEL HOUSE VOLUNTEER WAY FARINGDON,OXFORDSHIRESN77YR UK	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	2,888
WCA ENVIRONMENT LIMITEDBRUNEL HOUSE VOLUNTEER WAY FARINGDON,OXFORDSHIRESN77YR UK	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	14,601
INTERNATIONAL ZINC ASSOCIATION168 AVENUE DE TERVUEREN BRUSSELS B-1150 BE	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	44,946
SETAC NORTH AMERICA229 SOUTH BAYLEN STREET 2ND FLOOR PENSACOLA,FL32502	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	5,000
EUROMETAUXAVENUE DE BROQUEVILLE 12B BRUXELLES B-1150 BE	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	6,050
WCA ENVIRONMENT LIMITEDBRUNEL HOUSE VOLUNTEER WAY FARINGDON,OXFORDSHIRESN77YR UK	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	57,433
APPLIED LIMNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS LLC414 ANVIL WAY GOLDEN,CO80401	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	10,000
NANOSHEL (UK) LIMITED3422 OLD CAPITAL SUTIE 1405 WILMINGTON,DE19808	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	1,096
PRODUCT SAFETY LABS2394 US HIGHWAY 130 DAYTON,NJ08810	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	4,735
CARDNO CHEMRISK LLC235 PINE STREET SUITE 2300 SAN FRANSCISCO,CA94104	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	13,500
DABMEB CONSULTANCY LTD2 NORMANS ROAD SHARNBROOK,BEDFORDSHIREMK44 1PR UK	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	12,500
Total ............................... 3a				695,675
bApproved for future payment
SKS CONSULTING SERVICES3942 RIVES CHAPEL CHURCH ROAD SILER CITY,NC27344	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	12,000
RTI INTERNATIONALPO BOX 900002 RALEIGH,NC27675	NONE	PC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	15,750
CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL1407 GEORGE ROAD ASHLAND,OH44805	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	13,678
CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL1407 GEORGE ROAD ASHLAND,OH44805	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	142,800
BIORELIANCE CORPORATION9630 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE ROCKVILLE,MD20850	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	34,134
PRODUCT SAFETY LABS2394 US HIGHWAY 130 DAYTON,NJ08810	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	15,743
PARTICLE TECHNOLOGY GROUP DBA PARTICLE TECHNOLOGY LABS555 ROGERS STREET DOWNERS GROVE,IL60515	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	135
PRODUCT SAFETY LABS2394 US HIGHWAY 130 DAYTON,NJ08810	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	7,615
CARDNO CHEMRISK130 VANTIS SYTE 170 ALISO JIEJO,CA92656	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	8,000
GRADIENT20 UNIVERSITY ROAD CAMBRIDGE,MA02138	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	1,448
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI PHYSICIANS COPO BOX 670056 CINCINNATI,OH45267	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	2,000
SKS CONSULTING SERVICES3942 RIVES CHAPEL CHURCH ROAD SILER CITY,NC27344	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	3,500
CARDNO CHEMRISK130 VANTIS SYTE 170 ALISO JIEJO,CA92656	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	47,000
GUNTER OBERDORSTER121 SOUTHERN PARKWAY ROCHESTER,NY14618	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	11,625
EXPONENT INCPO BOX 200283 DEPT 002 DALLAS,TX753200283	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	3,520
ARCHESTAPELPLEIN 70 BOX 104 GENT B-9000 BE	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	4,052
MUTCH ASSOCIATES LLC360 DARLINGTON AVE RAMSEY,NJ07446	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	10,000
CRAES CHINESE RESEARCH ACADEMY OF ENVIORNMENTAL SCIENCESNO 8 DAYANGFANG CHAOYANG DISTRICT BEIJING 100012 CH	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	50,000
WCA ENVIRONMENT LIMITEDBRUNEL HOUSE VOLUNTEER WAY FARINGDON,OXFORDSHIRESN77YR UK	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	4,236
WINDWARD ENVIRONMENTAL LLC200 WEST MERCER ST SUITE 401 SEATTLE,WA98119	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	39,105
UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA222 CAMPUS TOWER 8625 - 112 STREET UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA ALBERTA,EDMONTONT6G 2E1 CA	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	12,000
WCA ENVIRONMENT LIMITEDBRUNEL HOUSE VOLUNTEER WAY FARINGDON,OXFORDSHIRESN77YR UK	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	37,798
CNRT NICKEL & SON ENVIRONNEMENT101 PROMENADE ROGER LAROQUE 98 857 NOUMEA NC	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	41,250
UNIVERSITEIT GENTSINT-PIETERSNIEUWSTRATT 25 GENT B-9000 BE	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	14,348
UNIVERSITEIT GENTSINT-PIETERSNIEUWSTRATT 25 GENT B-9000 BE	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	10,131
ARCHESTAPELPLEIN 70 BOX 104 GENT B-9000 BE	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	16,033
WINDWARD ENVIRONMENTAL LLC200 WEST MERCER ST SUITE 401 SEATTLE,WA98119	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	3,000
WINDWARD ENVIRONMENTAL LLC200 WEST MERCER ST SUITE 401 SEATTLE,WA98119	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	15,000
WINDWARD ENVIRONMENTAL LLC200 WEST MERCER ST SUITE 401 SEATTLE,WA98119	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	11,550
WINDWARD ENVIRONMENTAL LLC200 WEST MERCER ST SUITE 401 SEATTLE,WA98119	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	25,260
WINDWARD ENVIRONMENTAL LLC200 WEST MERCER ST SUITE 401 SEATTLE,WA98119	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	15,000
WCA ENVIRONMENT LIMITEDBRUNEL HOUSE VOLUNTEER WAY FARINGDON,OXFORDSHIRESN77YR UK	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	87,844
CARDNO CHEMRISK130 VANTIS SYTE 170 ALISO JIEJO,CA92656	NONE	NC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	4,500
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITYSTANFORD UNIVERSITY LOCKBOX PO BOX 4253 SAN FRANCISCO,CA941444253	NONE	PC	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	31,500
Total ................................ 3b				751,555

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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2020

Name of the organization

NIPERA INC

Employer identification number

13-3070077

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

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

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... 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 NIPERA INC

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	NICKEL INSTITUTE BROOKFIELD PLACE 161 BAY STREET SUI TORONTO, ONTARIOM5J 2S1CA	$ 3,576,045	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (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 NIPERA INC		Employer identification number 13-3070077

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)

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Name of organization NIPERA INC			Employer identification number 13-3070077
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.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose 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

(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

(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

(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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EIN:

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Grantee's Name	Grantee's Address	Grant Date	Grant Amount	Grant Purpose	Amount Expended By Grantee	Any Diversion By Grantee?	Dates of Reports By Grantee	Date of Verification	Results of Verification
ECTX BVBA	HAVENSTRAAT 46/001 HASSELT 3500 BE	2020-01-01	9,001	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	8,031	NONE NOTED	VARIOUS	2020-12-31	NO DIVERSIONS NOTED.
RTI INTERNATIONAL	PO BOX 900002 RALEIGH,NC27675	2020-01-01	250,000	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	62,500	NONE NOTED	VARIOUS	2020-12-31	NO DIVERSIONS NOTED.
RTI INTERNATIONAL	PO BOX 900002 RALEIGH,NC27675	2020-01-01	31,500	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	15,750	NONE NOTED	VARIOUS	2020-12-31	NO DIVERSIONS NOTED.
CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES ASHLAND LLC	1407 GEORGE ROAD ASHLAND,OH44805	2020-01-01	54,700	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	41,025	NONE NOTED	VARIOUS	2020-12-31	NO DIVERSIONS NOTED.
RTI INTERNATIONAL	PO BOX 900002 RALEIGH,NC27675	2020-01-01	5,710	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	5,710	NONE NOTED	VARIOUS	2020-12-31	NO DIVERSIONS NOTED.
GRADIENT	20 UNIVERSITY ROAD CAMBRIDGE,MA02138	2020-01-01	105,000	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	55,000	NONE NOTED	VARIOUS	2020-12-31	NO DIVERSIONS NOTED.
BIORELIANCE CORPORATION	9630 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE ROCKVILLE,MD20850	2020-01-01	68,268	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	34,134	NONE NOTED	VARIOUS	2020-12-31	NO DIVERSIONS NOTED.
ECETOC	RUE BELLIARD 40 BOX 19 BRUSSELS B-1040 BE	2020-01-01	11,061	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	11,061	NONE NOTED	VARIOUS	2020-12-31	NO DIVERSIONS NOTED.
PRODUCT SAFETY LABS	239 US HIGHWAY 130 DAYTON,NJ08810	2020-01-01	31,485	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	15,743	NONE NOTED	VARIOUS	2020-12-31	NO DIVERSIONS NOTED.
ANDERSON & STEINSSEN INC	1201 MONSTER RD SW STE 220 RENTON,WA98057	2020-01-01	3,600	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	3,600	NONE NOTED	VARIOUS	2020-12-31	NO DIVERSIONS NOTED.
PARTICLE TECHNOLOGY LABS	555 ROGERS STREET DOWNERS GROVE,IL60515	2020-01-01	265	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	265	NONE NOTED	VARIOUS	2020-12-31	NO DIVERSIONS NOTED.
RTI INTERNATIONAL	PO BOX 900002 RALEIGH,NC27675	2020-01-01	1,636	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	1,636	NONE NOTED	VARIOUS	2020-12-31	NO DIVERSIONS NOTED.
MICHAEL DUTTON	8579 APPLEBY LINE CAMPBELLVILLE,ONTARIOL0P 1B0 CA	2020-01-01	6,344	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	6,344	NONE NOTED	VARIOUS	2020-12-31	NO DIVERSIONS NOTED.
SKS CONSULTING SERVICES	3942 RIVES CHAPEL CHURCH ROAD SILER CITY,NC27344	2020-01-01	28,000	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	3,500	NONE NOTED	VARIOUS	2020-12-31	NO DIVERSIONS NOTED.
EUROMETAUX	AVENUE DE BROQUEVILLE 12B BRUXELLES B-1150 BE	2020-01-01	10,072	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	10,072	NONE NOTED	VARIOUS	2020-12-31	NO DIVERSIONS NOTED.
MICHAEL DUTTON	8579 APPLEBY LINE CAMPBELLVILLE,ONTARIOL0P 1B0 CA	2020-01-01	20,124	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	18,051	NONE NOTED	VARIOUS	2020-12-31	NO DIVERSIONS NOTED.
TONY NEWSON	23 FLEMING WAY FLANDERWELL ROTHERHAM,SOUTH YORKSHIRES66 2HB UK	2020-01-01	21,250	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	20,480	NONE NOTED	VARIOUS	2020-12-31	NO DIVERSIONS NOTED.
TONY NEWSON	23 FLEMING WAY FLANDERWELL ROTHERHAM,SOUTH YORKSHIRES66 2HB UK	2020-01-01	10,370	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	9,549	NONE NOTED	VARIOUS	2020-12-31	NO DIVERSIONS NOTED.
EXPONENT INC	15375 SE 30TH PLACE SUITE 250 BELLEVUE,WA98007	2020-01-01	45,670	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	3,300	NONE NOTED	VARIOUS	2020-12-31	NO DIVERSIONS NOTED.
ARCHE CONSULTING	LIEFKENSSTRAAT 35D GENT 9032 BE	2020-01-01	15,000	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	6,473	NONE NOTED	VARIOUS	2020-12-31	NO DIVERSIONS NOTED.
ARCHE CONSULTING	LIEFKENSSTRAAT 35D GENT 9032 BE	2020-01-01	21,054	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	17,002	NONE NOTED	VARIOUS	2020-12-31	NO DIVERSIONS NOTED.
MUTCH ASSOCIATES	360 DARLINGTON AVE RAMSEY,NJ07446	2020-01-01	15,000	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	5,000	NONE NOTED	VARIOUS	2020-12-31	NO DIVERSIONS NOTED.
COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ORGANISATION	41 BOGGO ROAD DUTTON PARK,QLD4102 AS	2020-01-01	80,000	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	6,359	NONE NOTED	VARIOUS	2020-12-31	NO DIVERSIONS NOTED.
WCA ENVIRONMENT LIMITED	BRUNEL HOUSE VOLUNTEER WAY FARINGDON,OXFORDSHIRESN77YR UK	2020-01-01	14,118	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	9,882	NONE NOTED	VARIOUS	2020-12-31	NO DIVERSIONS NOTED.
WINDWARD ENVIORNMENTAL LLC	200 W MERCER STREET SUITE 401 SEATTLE,WA98119	2020-01-01	85,000	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	42,500	NONE NOTED	VARIOUS	2020-12-31	NO DIVERSIONS NOTED.
WCA ENVIRONMENT LIMITED	BRUNEL HOUSE VOLUNTEER WAY FARINGDON,OXFORDSHIRESN77YR UK	2020-01-01	26,505	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	10,900	NONE NOTED	VARIOUS	2020-12-31	NO DIVERSIONS NOTED.
THE GOVERNORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA	222 CAMPUS TOWER 8625 - 112 STREET UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA ALBERTA,ALBERTAT6G 2E1 CA	2020-01-01	40,000	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	28,000	NONE NOTED	VARIOUS	2020-12-31	NO DIVERSIONS NOTED.
JOHN WILEY & SONS INC	PO BOX 416502 BOSTON,MA02241	2020-01-01	6,000	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	4,800	NONE NOTED	VARIOUS	2020-12-31	NO DIVERSIONS NOTED.
CNRT NICKEL & SON ENVIRONNEMENT	101 PROMENADE ROGER LAROQUE 98 857 NOUMEA NOUMEA 98 857 NC	2020-01-01	75,000	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	15,000	NONE NOTED	VARIOUS	2020-12-31	NO DIVERSIONS NOTED.
WCA ENVIRONMENT LIMITED	BRUNEL HOUSE VOLUNTEER WAY FARINGDON,OXFORDSHIRESN77YR UK	2020-01-01	47,247	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	9,449	NONE NOTED	VARIOUS	2020-12-31	NO DIVERSIONS NOTED.
UNIVERSITEIT GENT	SINT-PIETERSNIEUWSTRATT 25 GENT B-9000 BE	2020-01-01	52,800	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	13,505	NONE NOTED	VARIOUS	2020-12-31	NO DIVERSIONS NOTED.
CREMAZY CONSULTING	35 PARKLAWN COUT SAINT JOHN,NBE2K2B7 CA	2020-01-01	2,500	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	2,500	NONE NOTED	VARIOUS	2020-12-31	NO DIVERSIONS NOTED.
UNIVERSITEIT GENT	SINT-PIETERSNIEUWSTRATT 25 GENT B-9000 BE	2020-01-01	19,836	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	9,772	NONE NOTED	VARIOUS	2020-12-31	NO DIVERSIONS NOTED.
ARCHE CONSULTING	LIEFKENSSTRAAT 35D GENT 9032 BE	2020-01-01	35,235	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	16,033	NONE NOTED	VARIOUS	2020-12-31	NO DIVERSIONS NOTED.
WCA ENVIRONMENT LIMITED	BRUNEL HOUSE VOLUNTEER WAY FARINGDON,OXFORDSHIRESN77YR UK	2020-01-01	14,438	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	2,888	NONE NOTED	VARIOUS	2020-12-31	NO DIVERSIONS NOTED.
WCA ENVIRONMENT LIMITED	BRUNEL HOUSE VOLUNTEER WAY FARINGDON,OXFORDSHIRESN77YR UK	2020-01-01	14,739	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	14,601	NONE NOTED	VARIOUS	2020-12-31	NO DIVERSIONS NOTED.
INTERNATIONAL ZINC ASSOCIATION	168 AVENUE DE TERVUEREN BRUSSELS B-1150 BE	2020-01-01	44,946	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	44,946	NONE NOTED	VARIOUS	2020-12-31	NO DIVERSIONS NOTED.
SETAC NORTH AMERICA	229 SOUTH BAYLEN STREET 2ND FLOOR PENSACOLA,FL32502	2020-01-01	5,000	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	5,000	NONE NOTED	VARIOUS	2020-12-31	NO DIVERSIONS NOTED.
EUROMETAUX	AVENUE DE BROQUEVILLE 12B BRUXELLES B-1150 BE	2020-01-01	6,050	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	6,050	NONE NOTED	VARIOUS	2020-12-31	NO DIVERSIONS NOTED.
WCA ENVIRONMENT LIMITED	BRUNEL HOUSE VOLUNTEER WAY FARINGDON,OXFORDSHIRESN77YR UK	2020-01-01	120,230	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	57,433	NONE NOTED	VARIOUS	2020-12-31	NO DIVERSIONS NOTED.
APPLIED LIMNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS LLC	414 ANVIL WAY GOLDEN,CO80401	2020-01-01	15,000	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	10,000	NONE NOTED	VARIOUS	2020-12-31	NO DIVERSIONS NOTED.
NANOSHEL (UK) LIMITED	3422 OLD CAPITAL SUTIE 1405 WILMINGTON,DE19808	2020-01-01	1,096	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	1,096	NONE NOTED	VARIOUS	2020-12-31	NO DIVERSIONS NOTED.
PRODUCT SAFETY LABS	2394 US HIGHWAY 130 DAYTON,NJ08810	2020-01-01	4,735	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	4,735	NONE NOTED	VARIOUS	2020-12-31	NO DIVERSIONS NOTED.
CARDNO CHEMRISK LLC	235 PINE STREET SUITE 2300 SAN FRANSCISCO,CA94104	2020-01-01	18,000	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	13,500	NONE NOTED	VARIOUS	2020-12-31	NO DIVERSIONS NOTED.
DABMEB CONSULTANCY LTD	2 NORMANS ROAD SHARNBROOK,BEDFORDSHIREMK44 1PR UK	2020-01-01	25,000	HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH	12,500	NONE NOTED	VARIOUS	2020-12-31	NO DIVERSIONS NOTED.

- TIN:

TY 2020 LandEtcSchedule2

Name:

NIPERA INC

EIN:

13-3070077

Category / Item	Cost / Other Basis	Accumulated Depreciation	Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT	265,018	224,021	40,997	40,997
FURNITURE & FIXTURES	98,395	92,188	6,207	6,207
LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS	126,472	70,277	56,195	56,195

- TIN:

TY 2020 LegalFeesSchedule

Name:

NIPERA INC

EIN:

13-3070077

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
LEGAL	5,798	0		0

- TIN:

TY 2020 OtherAssetsSchedule

Name:

NIPERA INC

EIN:

13-3070077

Description	Beginning of Year - Book Value	End of Year - Book Value	End of Year - Fair Market Value
SECURITY DEPOSIT	12,668	12,668	12,668
RIGHT OF USE ASSET UNDER OPERATING LEASE	583,460	457,768	457,768

- TIN:

TY 2020 OtherExpensesSchedule

Name:

NIPERA INC

EIN:

13-3070077

Description	Revenue and Expenses per Books	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
MISCELLANEOUS	12,491	0
DUES & FEES	3,219	0
OFFICE COSTS	193,090	0
RESEARCH	179,637	179,637

- TIN:

TY 2020 OtherIncomeSchedule2

Name:

NIPERA INC

EIN:

13-3070077

Description	Revenue And Expenses Per Books	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income
COST SHARING RECOVERY	75,000		75,000

- TIN:

TY 2020 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule

Name:

NIPERA INC

EIN:

13-3070077

Description	Beginning of Year - Book Value	End of Year - Book Value
PAYROLL LIABILITIES	419,616	447,539
DEFERRED RENT	54,100	42,078
OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY	660,918	525,036

- TIN:

TY 2020 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule

Name:

NIPERA INC

EIN:

13-3070077

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
OTHER	547	0		0