TY 2020 Form 990PF

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Form990-PF
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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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OMB No. 1545-0052

2020

Open to Public Inspection

For calendar year 2020, or tax year beginning 07-01-2020 , and ending 06-30-2021

Name of foundation
GUIDO A BINDA AND ELIZABETH H
BINDA FOUNDATION

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)15 CAPITAL AVE NE 205
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
BATTLE CREEK, MI49017

A Employer identification number

38-2184423

B Telephone number (see instructions)

(269) 968-6171

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

$24,313,776J 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)
2	Check .............
3	Interest on savings and temporary cash investments	3,478		3,478
4	Dividends and interest from securities...	474,699		474,699
5a	Gross rents............
b	Net rental income or (loss)
6a	Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10		1,176,632
b	Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 3,708,755
7	Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...			1,176,632
8	Net short-term capital gain.........
9	Income modifications...........
10a	Gross sales less returns and allowances
b	Less: Cost of goods sold....
c	Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....
11	Other income (attach schedule).......
12	Total. Add lines 1 through 11........	1,654,809		1,654,809
13	Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.	9,600		4,800	4,800
14	Other employee salaries and wages......	118,500			118,500
15	Pension plans, employee benefits.......	19,843			19,843
16a	Legal fees (attach schedule).........		300		300
b	Accounting fees (attach schedule).......		18,900	9,450	9,450
c	Other professional fees (attach schedule)....		76,324	73,064	3,260
17	Interest...............
18	Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...		2,941	1,277
19	Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...		7,813
20	Occupancy..............	9,550			9,550
21	Travel, conferences, and meetings.......	1,319			1,319
22	Printing and publications..........
23	Other expenses (attach schedule).......		57,301		58,755
24	Total operating and administrative expenses.
	Add lines 13 through 23..........	322,391		88,591	225,777
25	Contributions, gifts, grants paid.......	913,293			913,293
26	Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25	1,235,684		88,591	1,139,070
27	Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a	Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements	419,125
b	Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-)			1,566,218
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.............
	2	Savings and temporary cash investments.........	1,562,214	851,613	851,613
	3	Accounts receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	4	Pledges receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	5	Grants receivable.................
	6	Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
		disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....
	7	Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule)
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	8	Inventories for sale or use..............
	9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........	750	750	750
	10a	Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)
	b	Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......	16,949,898	18,081,340	22,849,306
	c	Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......	421,858	429,804	431,243
	11	Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	12	Investments—mortgage loans.............
	13	Investments—other (attach schedule)..........	175,766	175,766	175,766
	14	Land, buildings, and equipment: basis 94,975
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) 94,901	5,584	74	74
	15	Other assets (describe )	6,456	5,024	5,024
	16	Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
		instructions. Also, see page 1, item I)	19,122,526	19,544,371	24,313,776
	17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........	2,522	5,242
	18	Grants payable.................
	19	Deferred revenue.................
	20	Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons
	21	Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......
	22	Other liabilities (describe )
	23	Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........	2,522	5,242
		Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here
		and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
	24	Net assets without donor restrictions...........
	25	Net assets with donor restrictions............
		Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here
		and complete lines 26 through 30.
	26	Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........	8,934,108	8,934,108
	27	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund
	28	Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds	10,185,896	10,605,021
	29	Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions).....	19,120,004	19,539,129
	30	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).	19,122,526	19,544,371

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) ...............

19,120,004

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

419,125

Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet

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

19,539,129

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 .

19,539,129

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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
1 a	PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES	P
b	PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES	P
c
d
e

(e) Gross sales price		(g) Cost or other basis plus expense of sale	(h) Gain or (loss) (e) plus (f) minus (g)
a	3,071,637	2,116,861	954,776
b	422,888	415,262	7,626
c
d
e

Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69			(l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus col. (k), but not less than -0-) or Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69	(j) Adjusted basis as of 12/31/69	(k) Excess of col. (i) over col. (j), if any
a			954,776
b			7,626
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	1,176,632
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	7,626

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	21,770
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	21,770
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	21,770
6	Credits/Payments:

a	2020 estimated tax payments and 2019 overpayment credited to 2020	6a	8,000
b	Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source......	6b
c	Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)...	6c	19,500
d	Backup withholding erroneously withheld ...........	6d

7	Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d..............		7	27,500
8	Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached.		8	18
9	Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......		9
10	Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...		10	5,712
11	Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2021 estimated tax5,712	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

$ (2) On foundation managers. bullet

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

on foundation managers. bullet

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)

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

BINDAFOUNDATION.ORG

The books are in care of bullet

JENNIFER NOTTINGHAM Telephone no. bullet

(269) 968-6171

Located at bullet

15 CAPITAL AVE NE 20515 CAPITAL AVE NE 205BATTLE CREEKMI ZIP+4 bullet

49017

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).

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-)
JOEL OROSZ	TRUSTEE 000.00	1,200
15 CAPITAL AVE NE 205 BATTLE CREEK,MI49017	TRUSTEE 000.00	1,200
RICHARD M TSOUMAS	VICE PRESIDE 000.00	1,200
15 CAPITAL AVE NE 205 BATTLE CREEK,MI49017	VICE PRESIDE 000.00	1,200
JOHN HOSKING	SECRETARY 000.00	1,200
15 CAPITAL AVE NE 205 BATTLE CREEK,MI49017	SECRETARY 000.00	1,200
ROBERT BINDA	TRUSTEE 000.00	1,200
15 CAPITAL AVE NE 205 BATTLE CREEK,MI49017	TRUSTEE 000.00	1,200
CINDY RUBLE	PRESIDENT 000.00	1,200
15 CAPITAL AVE NE 205 BATTLE CREEK,MI49017	PRESIDENT 000.00	1,200
DENNIS BONA	TRUSTEE 000.00	1,200
15 CAPITAL AVE NE 205 BATTLE CREEK,MI49017	TRUSTEE 000.00	1,200
JILL WISE	TREASURER 000.00	1,200
15 CAPITAL AVE NE 205 BATTLE CREEK,MI49017	TREASURER 000.00	1,200
HUILAN KRENN	TRUSTEE 000.00	1,200
15 CAPITAL AVE NE 205 BATTLE CREEK,MI49017	TRUSTEE 000.00	1,200

2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."


(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000	(b) Title, and average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Compensation	(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation	(e) Expense account, other allowances
NONE









Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................

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Part VIII

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

3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE

Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services............. bullet

Part IX-A

Summary of Direct Charitable Activities

List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc.	Expenses
1


2


3


4

Part IX-B

Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)

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


All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3

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

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Part X

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

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...................

23,000,306

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

83,092

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

182,103

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

23,265,501

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.........................

23,265,501

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

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

348,983

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

22,916,518

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

1,145,826

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....................

1,145,826

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

21,770

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

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

21,770

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

1,124,056

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

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

1,124,056

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

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

1,124,056

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 ..........

1,139,070

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

1,139,070

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..............

1,139,070

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)

	(c) 2019	(d) 2020
1 Distributable amount for 2020 from Part XI, line 7		1,124,056
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2020:
a Enter amount for 2019 only.......	360,162
b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2020:
a From 2015......
b From 2016......
c From 2017......
d From 2018......
e From 2019......
fTotal of lines 3a through e........
4Qualifying distributions for 2020 from Part
XII, line 4: $ 1,139,070
a Applied to 2019, but not more than line 2a	360,162
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.....		778,908
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus
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
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract line 4b from line 2b ..........
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed income for which a notice of deficiency has been issued, or on which the section 4942(a) tax has been previously assessed......
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount —see instructions ...........
e Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract line 4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see instructions .............
f Undistributed income for 2020. Subtract lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must be distributed in 2021 ..........		345,148
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may be required - see instructions) .......
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2015 not applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...
9Excess distributions carryover to 2021. Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2016....
b Excess from 2017....
c Excess from 2018....
d Excess from 2019....
e Excess from 2020....

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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:

BINDA FOUNDATION
15 CAPITAL AVE NE 205
BATTLE CREEK,MI49015
(269) 968-6171

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

BY LETTER OUTLINING GRANT REQUEST

cAny submission deadlines:

MAY 1, FOR GRANTS AWARDED IN JUNE

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

EDUCATION PREFERRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED

Form 990-PF (2020)

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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
SEE STATEMENT 14 SEE STATEMENT 14 SEE STATEMENT,MI49017			SEE STATEMENT 14	913,293
Total ................................. 3a				913,293

bApproved for future payment

Total ................................. 3b

Form 990-PF (2020)

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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 ...........			14	3,478
4 Dividends and interest from securities....			14	474,699
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......
bNot debt-financed property.....
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property
7 Other investment income.....
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............			18	1,176,632
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory
11 Other revenue: a
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..				1,654,809

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

1,654,809

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

Part XVI-B

Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes

Line No.	Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See instructions.)

Form 990-PF (2020)

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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.

Form 990-PF (2020)

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

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TY 2020 AccountingFeesSchedule

Name:

GUIDO A BINDA AND ELIZABETH H

BINDA FOUNDATION

EIN:

38-2184423

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ACCOUNTING FEES	18,900	9,450		9,450

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TY 2020 DepreciationSchedule

Name:

GUIDO A BINDA AND ELIZABETH H

BINDA FOUNDATION

EIN:

38-2184423

Description of Property	Date Acquired	Cost or Other Basis	Prior Years' Depreciation	Computation Method	Rate / Life (# of years)	Current Year's Depreciation Expense
BINDER	2000-05-23	216	216	S/L	7.0000
LAPTOP	2012-10-24	2,400	2,400	200DB	5.0000
STORAGE - NANCY OFFICE	2014-04-30	2,095	1,935	200DB	7.0000	160
WARDROBE	2014-04-30	1,192	1,101	200DB	7.0000	91
HUTCH	2014-04-30	2,612	2,412	200DB	7.0000	200
MODULAR PEDESTAL	2014-04-30	2,615	2,415	200DB	7.0000	200
MODULAR RECTANGLE RETURN AND CREDENZA	2014-04-30	730	675	200DB	7.0000	55
DESK - NANCY	2014-04-30	2,334	2,156	200DB	7.0000	178
NANCY CHAIR	2014-04-30	730	675	200DB	7.0000	56
OFFICE CHAIRS - 2	2014-04-30	662	611	200DB	7.0000	51
KEYBOARD TRAY AND INSTALLATION	2014-04-30	775	716	200DB	7.0000	59
BUFFETT - CONFERENCE ROOM	2014-05-05	2,920	2,697	200DB	7.0000	223
WHITEBOARD - CONFERENCE ROOM	2014-05-05	445	411	200DB	7.0000	34
CHAIRS - CONFERENCE ROOM - 12	2014-05-05	5,192	4,796	200DB	7.0000	397
CABINETRY - VAN ENK	2014-03-12	5,665	5,352	200DB	7.0000	313
70" APPLE TV	2014-05-20	1,750	1,750	200DB	5.0000
LOGITECH CONFERENCE CAM	2014-05-20	194	194	200DB	5.0000
NETWORK ATTACHED STORAGE SYSTEM	2014-05-20	1,000	1,000	200DB	5.0000
CONFERENCE ROOM PC	2014-05-20	849	849	200DB	5.0000
FD CONSULTING COMPUTER LABOR	2014-05-20	1,943	1,943	200DB	5.0000
CONFERENCE ROOM PHONE	2014-05-20	457	457	200DB	5.0000
TILE	2014-06-30	3,365	3,108	200DB	7.0000	257
WALL COVERINGS	2014-04-17	825	762	200DB	7.0000	63
MAYTAG APPLIANCES AND SINK	2014-05-20	4,098	3,785	200DB	7.0000	313
NEW CURTAINS	2014-04-17	653	603	200DB	7.0000	50
WIRING	2014-03-21	951	899	200DB	7.0000	53
LIGHTING	2014-03-01	2,445	2,310	200DB	7.0000	135
LABOR FOR RENOVATION PREP	2014-04-30	6,435	5,943	200DB	7.0000	492
PLAQUES	2014-05-23	1,416	1,308	200DB	7.0000	108
INTERIOR DESIGN COSTS	2014-05-20	4,107	3,793	200DB	7.0000	314
ARTWORK / FRAMING	2014-05-22	511	472	200DB	7.0000	39
ARTWORK	2014-05-05	916	846	200DB	7.0000	70
WALLPAPER	2014-05-20	7,430	6,863	200DB	7.0000	567
FINE ART AMER - OFFICE ART	2014-05-05	541	499	200DB	7.0000	42
STORAGE ROOM FILING CABINETS	2014-04-30	5,421	5,007	200DB	7.0000	414
TABLE - CONFERENCE ROOM	2014-05-05	6,171	5,700	200DB	7.0000	471
LAPTOP FOR NANCY	2016-03-10	1,939	1,883	200DB	5.0000	56
PRINTER	2017-07-31	855	732	200DB	5.0000	49
9 IPADS AND ACCESSORIES	2018-09-13	11,610	11,610	200DB	5.0000
PRINTER	2020-03-02	544	544	200DB	5.0000
LAPTOP, DOCKING STATION, OPTIPLEX FORM	2021-04-19	2,303		200DB	5.0000	2,303

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TY 2020 GainLossSaleOtherAssetsSch

Name:

GUIDO A BINDA AND ELIZABETH H

BINDA FOUNDATION

EIN:

38-2184423

Name	Date Acquired	How Acquired	Date Sold	Purchaser Name	Gross Sales Price	Basis	Basis Method	Sales Expenses	Total (net)	Accumulated Depreciation
LAPTOP	2012-10	PURCHASE	2021-06			2,400				2,400
LAPTOP FOR NANCY	2016-03	PURCHASE	2021-06			1,939				1,939

- TIN:

TY 2020 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule

Name:

GUIDO A BINDA AND ELIZABETH H

BINDA FOUNDATION

EIN:

38-2184423

Name of Bond	End of Year Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
CORPORATE BONDS	429,804	431,243

- TIN:

TY 2020 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule

Name:

GUIDO A BINDA AND ELIZABETH H

BINDA FOUNDATION

EIN:

38-2184423

Name of Stock	End of Year Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
CORPORATE STOCKS	18,081,340	22,849,306

- TIN:

TY 2020 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2

Name:

GUIDO A BINDA AND ELIZABETH H

BINDA FOUNDATION

EIN:

38-2184423

Category/ Item	Listed at Cost or FMV	Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
REAL ESTATE - CONDOMINIUM		175,766	175,766

- TIN:

TY 2020 LandEtcSchedule2

Name:

GUIDO A BINDA AND ELIZABETH H

BINDA FOUNDATION

EIN:

38-2184423

Category / Item	Cost / Other Basis	Accumulated Depreciation	Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
EQUIPMENT	94,975	94,901	74	74

- TIN:

TY 2020 LegalFeesSchedule

Name:

GUIDO A BINDA AND ELIZABETH H

BINDA FOUNDATION

EIN:

38-2184423

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
LEGAL FEES	300			300

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TY 2020 OtherAssetsSchedule

Name:

GUIDO A BINDA AND ELIZABETH H

BINDA FOUNDATION

EIN:

38-2184423

Description	Beginning of Year - Book Value	End of Year - Book Value	End of Year - Fair Market Value
LAND CONTRACT RECEIVABLE	6,456	5,024	5,024

- TIN:

TY 2020 OtherExpensesSchedule

Name:

GUIDO A BINDA AND ELIZABETH H

BINDA FOUNDATION

EIN:

38-2184423

Description	Revenue and Expenses per Books	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
EXPENSES
INSURANCE-GENERAL	2,904	2,904
OFFICE EXPENSE	4,773	4,773
DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS	6,580	6,580
POSTAGE AND SHIPPING	176	176
SUPPLIES	1,212	1,212
UTILITIES	2,897	2,897
MEALS & ENTERTAINMENT	980	980
MAINTENANCE & CLEANING	1,061	1,061
SOFTWARE LICENSE FEE	15,315	15,315
TELEPHONE REIMBURSEMENT	650	650
MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE	-1,500
BANK CHARGES	50	50
ED SEARCH AND TRANSITION	22,028	22,028
PENALTIES - LATE 990	46
CAPITAL EXPENSES	129	129

- TIN:

TY 2020 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule

Name:

GUIDO A BINDA AND ELIZABETH H

BINDA FOUNDATION

EIN:

38-2184423

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
CONSULTING	3,260			3,260
INVESTMENT FEES	73,064	73,064

- TIN:

TY 2020 TaxesSchedule

Name:

GUIDO A BINDA AND ELIZABETH H

BINDA FOUNDATION

EIN:

38-2184423

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
REAL ESTATE TAX	1,277	1,277
TAXES - 990PF	1,664