Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2020
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2020, or tax year beginning 01-01-2020 , and ending 12-31-2020
Name of foundation
Mervin Bovaird Foundation
 
% R CASEY COOPER
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)401 S Boston Ste 2120
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Tulsa, OK741034070
A Employer identification number

73-6102163
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(918) 592-3300
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$39,240,513J 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) 0
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 152,558 152,558  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 253,328 253,328  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 -9,679
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 0
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)....... Click to see attachment 223,572 223,572  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 619,779 629,458  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 190,004 108,302   81,702
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 23,251 13,253   9,998
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule).......        
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 299,982 299,982    
17 Interest............... 32,378 32,378    
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 31,937 25,647   6,290
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 270,393 242,176   28,216
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 847,945 721,738   126,206
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 1,946,500 1,986,500
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 2,794,445 721,738   2,112,706
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -2,174,666
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)
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.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 887,190 463,839 463,839
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
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 bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 34,981,307 Click to see attachment33,229,990 38,769,674
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment7,000 Click to see attachment7,000 Click to see attachment7,000
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 35,875,497 33,700,829 39,240,513
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 0 0
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 35,875,495 33,700,829
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 35,875,495 33,700,829
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 35,875,495 33,700,829
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
35,875,495
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-2,174,666
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
33,700,829
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
33,700,829
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a PUBLICLY TRADED STOCK P    
b FROM STRATEGIC GLOBAL BALANCED INST TRUST      
c STRATEGIC PE FUND V LP      
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 2,649     2,649
b     26,746 -26,746
c 14,418     14,418
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       2,649
b       -26,746
c       14,418
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 -9,679
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,..........................
8
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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 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  
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  
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 29,295
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
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 29,295
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 29,295
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2021 estimated taxBullet29,295 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)
    bulletOK
    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
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletR CASEY COOPER Telephone no.bullet (918) 592-3300

    Located atbullet401 S BOSTON STE 2120TulsaOK ZIP+4bullet74103
    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
    R CASEY COOPER PRESIDENT
    0     		50,004 7,501 0
    401 S Boston Ste 2120
    Tulsa,OK741034070
    P DAVID NEWSOME Jr VP FINANCE
    0     		35,000 5,250 0
    401 S Boston Ste 2120
    Tulsa,OK741034070
    LANCE STOCKWELL VP Finance
    0     		35,000 5,250 0
    401 S Boston Ste 2120
    Tulsa,OK741034070
    CHRISTOPHER K WOOSLEY Trustee
    0     		35,000 5,250 0
    401 S Boston Ste 2120
    Tulsa,OK741034070
    JANICE L PIERCE SECRETARY
    0     		35,000 5,250 0
    401 S Boston Ste 2120
    Tulsa,OK741034070
    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
     
    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
     
    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  
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1 NONE  
    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
    38,469,257
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    625,018
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    7,000
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    39,101,275
    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
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    39,101,275
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    586,519
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    38,514,756
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    1,925,738
    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
    1,925,738
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2020 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    0
    b
    Income tax for 2020. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    0
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    1,925,738
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    1,925,738
    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
    1,925,738
    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
    2,112,706
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
    0
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
    0
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
    0
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    2,112,706
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b. See instructions.................
    5
    0
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    2,112,706
    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 1,925,738
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2020:
    a Enter amount for 2019 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:2018, 2017, 2016 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2020:
    a From 2015...... 288,302
    b From 2016...... 269,667
    c From 2017...... 300,566
    d From 2018...... 179,791
    e From 2019...... 393,314
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 1,431,640
    4Qualifying distributions for 2020 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 2,112,706
    a Applied to 2019, but not more than line 2a 0
    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..... 1,925,738
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 186,968
    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 1,618,608
    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......     		 
    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) .......     		 
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2015 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		288,302
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2021.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		1,330,306
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2016.... 269,667
    b Excess from 2017.... 300,566
    c Excess from 2018.... 179,791
    d Excess from 2019.... 393,314
    e Excess from 2020.... 186,968
    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
             
    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).)
    NONE
    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.
    NONE
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    R CASEY COOPER
    401 S Boston Ste 2120
    Tulsa,OK74103
    (918) 935-3250
    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
    Alzheimer's Association Oklahoma Chapter
    225 N Michigan Ave Floor 1
    Chicago,IL60601     		  PC General Support 50,000
    American Heart Association
    7272 Greenville Avenue
    Dallas,TX75231     		  PC General Support 5,000
    Big Brothers & Sisters of Green Country
    1401 S Boulder Ave Suite 300
    Tulsa,OK74119     		  PC General Support 5,000
    Boy Scouts of America Indian Nations
    4295 S Garnett Rd
    Tulsa,OK74146     		  PC General Support 5,000
    Camp Fire USA Green Country Council
    706 S Boston Avenue
    Tulsa,OK74119     		  PC General Support 5,000
    Center for Indiv'ls with Phys'l Challenge
    815 S Utica Ave
    Tulsa,OK74104     		  PC General Support 5,000
    Chamber Music Tulsa
    18 S LEWIS AVE
    Tulsa,OK74104     		  PC General Support 20,000
    Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma
    1304 North Kenosha Avenue
    Tulsa,OK74106     		  PC General Support 20,000
    Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Sooner Chap
    2642 E 21ST ST STE 100
    Tulsa,OK74114     		  PC General Support 5,000
    DaySpring Villa
    PO BOX 1588
    Sand Springs,OK74063     		  PC General Support 5,000
    Eastern Okla Donated Dental Services
    9810 E 42nd St Ste 210
    Tulsa,OK74146     		  PC General Support 10,000
    Fab Lab Tulsa Inc
    710 S Lewis Ave
    Tulsa,OK74104     		  PC General Support 30,000
    Family & Children's Services
    650 S Peoria Ave
    Tulsa,OK74120     		  PC General Support 10,000
    First Tee Program
    Po Box 702298
    Tulsa,OK74170     		  PC General Support 25,000
    Global Gardens
    PO BOX 52034
    Tulsa,OK74152     		  PC General Support 5,000
    Hispanic American Foundation of Tulsa
    2210 S Main St
    Tulsa,OK74114     		  PC General Support 15,000
    Hospice of Green Country
    1120 S Boston Avenue Suite 200
    Tulsa,OK74119     		  PC General Support 10,000
    Iron Gate
    501 S Cincinnati Ave
    Tulsa,OK74103     		  PC General Support 20,000
    Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma
    2915 N Classen Blvd Ste 500
    Oklahoma City,OK73106     		  PC General Support 15,000
    Little Light House
    5120 East 36th St
    Tulsa,OK74135     		  PC General Support 25,000
    Neighbors Along the Line
    5000 Charles Page Blvd
    Tulsa,OK74127     		  PC General Support 5,000
    New Hope Oklahoma
    PO Box 3243
    Tulsa,OK74101     		  NC General Support 5,000
    Nicole Jarvis MD Parkinson's Resrch Fdnt
    2417 WESTPORT DR
    Norman,OK73069     		  PC General Support 20,000
    Oklahoma Arts Institute
    111 NW 9th Street
    oklahoma city,OK74103     		  PC General Support 10,000
    OSU Foundation
    PO Box 1749
    Stillwater,OK74076     		  PC General Support 135,000
    Parent Child Center
    1421 S Boston
    Tulsa,OK74119     		  PC General Support 5,000
    Philbrook Museum
    P O Box 52510
    Tulsa,OK74152     		  PC General Support 130,000
    Reading Partners
    180 Grand Ave Suite 800
    Oakland,CA94612     		  PC General Support 30,000
    Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art
    2021 E 71st St South
    Tulsa,OK74136     		  PC General Support 5,000
    Stand in the Gap Ministries
    3939 S Harvard Ave Suite 120
    Tulsa,OK74135     		  PC General Support 25,000
    Teach for America
    25 Broadway 12th Floor
    New York,NY10004     		  PC General Support 10,000
    TSHA Inc
    8740 E 11th St Suite A
    Tulsa,OK74112     		  PC General Support 5,000
    Tulsa Ballet
    1212 E 45th Place
    Tulsa,OK74105     		  PC General Support 30,000
    Tulsa Botanic Garden
    PO Box 707
    Tulsa,OK74101     		  PC General Support 15,000
    Tulsa Community Foundation
    7030 S Yale Ste 600
    Tulsa,OK74136     		  PC General Support 205,000
    Tulsa Day Center for the Homeless Inc
    415 W Archer St
    Tulsa,OK74103     		  PC General Support 20,000
    Tulsa Historical Society
    2445 S Peoria Ave
    Tulsa,OK74114     		  PC General Support 2,000
    Tulsa Lawyers for Children Inc
    PO Box 2254
    Tulsa,OK74101     		  PC General Support 10,000
    Tulsa Opera
    1610 S BOULDER AVE
    Tulsa,OK74119     		  PC General Support 20,000
    Tulsa Symphony
    117 N Boston Ave Ste 201
    Tulsa,OK74103     		  PC General Support 20,000
    Tulsa Tough Inc
    824b E Admiral Blvd
    Tulsa,OK74120     		  PC General Support 40,000
    Tulsa Town Hall
    PO Box 52266
    Tulsa,OK74152     		  PC General Support 5,000
    Tulsa Zoo
    6421 E 36th St N
    Tulsa,OK74115     		  PC General Support 25,000
    University of Tulsa
    800 S Tucker Dr
    Tulsa,OK74104     		  PC General Support 272,000
    Youth Services of Tulsa
    311 S Madison Ave
    Tulsa,OK74120     		  PC General Support 10,000
    A New Leaf
    PO BOX 35903
    TULSA,OK74153     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    Clarehouse Inc
    7617 S Mingo Rd
    Tulsa,OK74133     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 35,000
    Neighbor for Neighbor Inc
    505 East 36th St North
    Tulsa,OK741061812     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 20,000
    Newview Oklahoma
    501 N Douglas Ave
    Oklahoma City,OK73106     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 30,000
    Red Dirt Relief Fund
    1611 S Utica Ave
    219
    Tulsa,OK74104     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 30,000
    Revitalize T-Town
    14 E 7th St
    Tulsa,OK74119     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    Tristesse Grief Center
    2502 E 71st St
    Tulsa,OK74136     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    AHHA Tulsa
    101 E Archer St
    Tulsa,OK74103     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    Crossover Community Impact
    940 East 36th Street North
    Tulsa,OK74106     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 100,000
    Hospitality House of Tulsa
    1137 S Victor Ave
    Tulsa,OK74104     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 20,000
    Meals on Wheels of Tulsa
    12620 E 31st St
    Tulsa,OK74146     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 30,000
    Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence
    101 Park Ave Suite 420
    Oklahoma City,OK73102     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    The Church Studio Music Foundation
    304 S Trenton Ave
    Tulsa,OK74120     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    The Salvation Army
    924 S Hudson Ave
    Tulsa,OK74112     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 85,000
    Town & Country School
    8906 E 34th St
    Tulsa,OK74145     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 40,000
    Tulsa Garden Center
    2435 S Peoria Ave
    Tulsa,OK74114     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    YMCA of Greater Tulsa
    2405 E Skelly Dr
    Tulsa,OK74105     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 25,000
    108 Contemporary
    108 E Reconiliation Way
    Tulsa,OK74103     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    Crosstown Learning Center
    2501 E Archer St
    Tulsa,OK74110     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    First Step Male Diversion Program
    1516 S Boston Ave Ste 115
    Tulsa,OK74119     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 20,000
    Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma
    301 W Seneca Ave
    McAlester,OK74501     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 7,500
    Hearts for Hearing
    11500 N Portland Ave
    Oklahoma City,OK73120     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 25,000
    Mental Health Association Tulsa
    5330 E 31st St Ste 1000
    Tulsa,OK74135     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 20,000
    OSU Tulsa
    700 N Greenwood Ave
    Tulsa,OK74106     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 30,000
    Resonance
    1608 S Elmwood Ave
    Tulsa,OK74119     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    San Miguel Middle School
    2444 E Admiral Blvd
    Tulsa,OK74110     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    Tulsa Oratorio Chorus
    117 N Boston Ave
    Tulsa,OK74103     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    Helping Hand Ministry Inc
    709 S Boston Ave
    Tulsa,OK74119     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 20,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 1,986,500
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
    investments ...........     		    14 152,558  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 253,328  
    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.....     18 155,493  
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............     		    18 -9,679  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue:
    aOTHER PORTFOLIO INCOME     		    18 68,079  
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   619,779  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    619,779
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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    TY 2020 AllOthProgRltdInvestmentsSch
    Name:
    Mervin Bovaird Foundation
    EIN:
    73-6102163
    Category Amount
    NONE  

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    TY 2020 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    Mervin Bovaird Foundation
    EIN:
    73-6102163
    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

    TY 2020 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    Mervin Bovaird Foundation
    EIN:
    73-6102163
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    HEDGE FUND/LP INTEREST AT COST 33,229,990 38,769,674

    TY 2020 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    Mervin Bovaird Foundation
    EIN:
    73-6102163
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    MINERAL INTEREST 7,000 7,000 7,000


    TY 2020 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    Mervin Bovaird Foundation
    EIN:
    73-6102163
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    OFFICE EXPENSE 56,599 32,261   24,337
    OTHER PASSTHROUGH EXPENSE 59,283 59,283    
    OTHER PORTFOLIO DEDUCTIONS 149,264 149,264    
    PARKING EXPENSE 2,400 1,368   1,032
    FURNITURE 2,847     2,847
    OTHER DEDUCTIONS        


    TY 2020 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    Mervin Bovaird Foundation
    EIN:
    73-6102163
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    Other Portfolio Income 68,079 68,079  
    PFIC Income 155,479 155,479  
    1231 Gain 14 14  


    TY 2020 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    Mervin Bovaird Foundation
    EIN:
    73-6102163
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    PAYROLL TAXES    


    TY 2020 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    Mervin Bovaird Foundation
    EIN:
    73-6102163
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT FEES 299,982 299,982    


    TY 2020 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    Mervin Bovaird Foundation
    EIN:
    73-6102163
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    PAYROLL TAXES 14,628 8,338   6,290
    INCOME TAXES 17,309 17,309