Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2020
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2020, or tax year beginning 01-01-2020 , and ending 12-31-2020
Name of foundation
WILLIAM R LATHERS CHARITABLE TRUST
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 150
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
MEARS, MI49436
A Employer identification number

26-6337639
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(231) 873-5128
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$1,543,569
J 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)  
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 136 136  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 36,675 36,675  
5a Gross rents............ 7,200 7,200  
b Net rental income or (loss) 205
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 -140,073
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 136,349
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...  
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)....... 3,299 3,299  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ -92,763 47,310  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 10,000 5,000   5,000
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... 180     180
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... 4,930     4,930
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... 34 34    
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy.............. 2,305 2,305    
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... 4,690 4,690    
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 22,139 12,029   10,110
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 87,000 87,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 109,139 12,029   97,110
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -201,902
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 35,281
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......... 158,634 115,944 115,816
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)....... 1,497,623 Click to see attachment1,340,660 1,315,422
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet74,035
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet7,684 67,225 Click to see attachment66,351 74,035
12 Investments—mortgage loans............. 40,127 38,296 38,296
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 1,763,609 1,561,251 1,543,569
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) Click to see attachment500 Click to see attachment500
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 500 500
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........... 1,763,109 1,560,751
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    
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 1,763,109 1,560,751
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 1,763,609 1,561,251
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
1,763,109
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-201,902
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
1,431
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
1,562,638
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
1,887
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
1,560,751
Form 990-PF (2020)
Form 990-PF (2020)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)
(b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation
(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.)
(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a 4,400 SHS EATON VANCE FUNDS P 2017-10-10 2020-02-12
b 10,780 SHS NUVEEN ENERGY MLP P 2018-03-07 2020-05-11
c 2,070 SHS NUVEEN ENERGY MLP P 2018-06-05 2020-05-11
d 9,000 SHS CENTER COAST BROOKFIELD P 2019-03-18 2020-08-20
e 4,400 SHS EATON VANCE P 2017-10-10 2020-08-20
(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 55,678   47,772 7,906
b 15,617   99,631 -84,014
c 2,999   20,439 -17,440
d 7,347   62,903 -55,556
e 49,121   45,677 3,444
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       7,906
b       -84,014
c       -17,440
d       -55,556
e       3,444
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 -140,073
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................................ 1 490
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........................... 3 490
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- ..... 5 490
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2020 estimated tax payments and 2019 overpayment credited to 2020 6a 2,382
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b  
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 2,382
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 1,892
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2021 estimated taxBullet1,892 RefundedBullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
  • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletMI
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2020 or the taxable year beginning in 2020? See the instructions for Part XIV.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV .............................
    9
     
    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 addressbulletNONE
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletDE BOER BAUMANN & COMPANY Telephone no.bullet (616) 396-1435

    Located atbullet355 SETTLERS ROADHOLLANDMI ZIP+4bullet49423
    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
    S DALE LATHERS TRUSTEE
    13.00
    10,000 0 0
    5896 FOX ROAD
    MEARS,MI49436
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position
    (c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation
    (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet  
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet  
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1  
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1 N/A  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    1,224,376
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    162,069
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    113,184
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    1,499,629
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
     
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    1,499,629
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    22,494
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    1,477,135
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    73,857
    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
    73,857
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2020 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    490
    b
    Income tax for 2020. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    490
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    73,367
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    73,367
    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
    73,367
    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
    97,110
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
     
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    97,110
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b. See instructions.................
    5
     
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    97,110
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
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    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus
    (b)
    Years prior to 2019
    (c)
    2019
    (d)
    2020
    1 Distributable amount for 2020 from Part XI, line 7 73,367
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2020:
    a Enter amount for 2019 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2020:
    a From 2015...... 53,746
    b From 2016...... 85,503
    c From 2017...... 32,969
    d From 2018...... 172,200
    e From 2019...... 99,358
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 443,776
    4Qualifying distributions for 2020 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 97,110
    a Applied to 2019, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....
     
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........
     
    d Applied to 2020 distributable amount..... 73,367
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 23,743
    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 5 467,519
    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 ..........
    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) ...
    53,746
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2021.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
    413,773
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2016.... 85,503
    b Excess from 2017.... 32,969
    c Excess from 2018.... 172,200
    d Excess from 2019.... 99,358
    e Excess from 2020.... 23,743
    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 email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    Foundation
    status of
    recipient
    Purpose of grant or
    contribution
    Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    AARP FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 93207
    LONG BEACH,CA908093207
    NONE PC GENERAL 5,000
    DE'GAGE MINISTRIES
    144 DIVISION AVENUE S
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503
    NONE PC MINISTRY 5,000
    DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS
    40 RECTOR ST 16TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10006
    NONE PC GENERAL 5,000
    DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS
    PO BOX 5030
    HAGERSTOWN,MD21741
    NONE PC GENERAL 10,000
    HARBOR HOSPICE
    1050 W WESTERN AVE 400
    MUSKEGON,MI49441
    NONE PC GENERAL 2,000
    THE LADDER
    67 N STATE STREET
    SHELBY,MI49455
    NONE PC GENERAL 14,000
    LEADER DOGS FOR THE BLIND
    1039 S ROCHESTER ROAD
    ROCHESTER HILLS,MI483073115
    NONE PC GENERAL 5,000
    LOVE INC
    191 N MICHIGAN
    SHELBY,MI49455
    NONE PC GENERAL 1,000
    MEARS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
    PO BOX 100
    MEARS,MI49436
    NONE PC GENERAL 2,000
    MUSKEGON RESCUE MISSION
    1715 PECK STREET
    MUSKEGON,MI49441
    NONE PC GENERAL 2,000
    SALVATION ARMY
    PO BOX 681
    LUDINGTON,MI49431
    NONE PC GENERAL 1,000
    ST JUDE'S CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPI
    501 ST JUDE PLACE
    MEMPHIS,TN38105
    NONE PC GENERAL 10,000
    UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
    OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT
    SUITE 100
    ANN ARBOR,MI48104
    NONE PC MELANOMA PATIENT CLINICAL FD 10,000
    WEST GOLDEN WESLEYAN CHURCH
    2752 N 34TH STREET
    MEARS,MI49436
    NONE PC GENERAL 10,000
    WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN
    655 NEW YORK AVE NW
    6TH FLOOR
    WASHINGTON DC,DC20001
    NONE PC GENERAL 5,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 87,000
    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 ...........
        14 136  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 36,675  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....     16 205  
    6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income.....     14 1,566  
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............
        18 -140,073  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue:
    aMISCELLANEOUS - OTHER
        1 1,733  
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   -99,758  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    -99,758
    (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 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    WILLIAM R LATHERS CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    26-6337639
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    DE BOER, BAUMANN & CO 4,930     4,930

    TY 2020 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    WILLIAM R LATHERS CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    26-6337639
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    4,000 SHARES CHIMERA 65,502 41,000
    AB CAP FD HIGH INCOME CLASS A    
    4,301.398 SHARES 38,958 34,540
    5,807.201 SHARES 49,274 46,632
    9000 SHS CENTER COAST MLP & INFRA    
    3375 SHS GUGGENHEIM STRAT OPPTY FD 61,670 65,475
    4250 SHS PIMCO 81,422 90,100
    EATON VANCE    
    8,300 SHARES    
    500 SHARES    
    FIDUCIARY/CLAYMORE MLP OPP    
    1,900 SHS 19,551 5,964
    1,398 SHS 52,754 4,389
    41.8 SHS 1,579 131
    FIRST TR ENERGY INC & GROWTH FUND    
    2,267 SHARES 42,277 24,257
    500 SHARES 9,320 5,350
    500 SHARES 9,324 5,350
    133 SHARES 2,480 1,423
    100 SHARES 1,865 1,070
    GAMCO GLBL GOLD NATURAL RESOURCES    
    4,085 SHARES 26,903 14,338
    8,300 SHARES 54,662 29,133
    6,600 SHARES 23,248 23,166
    NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND    
    10,780 SHARES    
    2,070 SHARES    
    7,500 SH WELLS FARGO 85,945 91,050
    979.43 SH CAPITAL WORLD GRW & INC 31,743 58,168
    CAPITAL INCOME BUILDER FUND    
    1376.507 SHARES 79,865 86,734
    816.853 SHARES 45,899 51,470
    19.304 SHARES 1,108 1,216
    715.413 SHARES 42,796 45,078
    45.807 SHARES 2,635 2,886
    24.476 SHARES 1,487 1,542
    24.784 SHARES 1,499 1,562
    44.569 SHARES 2,675 2,808
    649.988 SHARES 40,000 40,956
    132.304 SHARES 7,607 8,336
    137.898 SHARES 7,920 8,689
    192.475 SHARES 11,904 12,128
    153.773 SHARES 9,064 9,689
    36.306 SHARES 2,167 2,288
    36.108 SHARES 2,185 2,275
    35.99 SHARES 2,205 2,268
    41.18 SHARES 2,599 2,595
    42.088 SHARES 2,656 2,652
    45.449 SHARES 2,263 2,864
    39.903 SHARES 2,286 2,514
    38.972 SHARES 2,306 2,456
    46.776 SHARES 2,930 2,947
    INCOME FUND OF AMERICA    
    2628.000 SHARES 53,243 61,889
    2337.013 SHARES 45,899 55,037
    40.198 SHARES 819 947
    1344.517 SHARES 28,531 31,663
    50.761 SHARES 1,048 1,195
    48.938 SHARES 1,056 1,152
    48.792 SHARES 1,064 1,149
    87.798 SHARES 1,911 2,068
    3597.122 SHARES 80,000 84,712
    519.250 SHARES 10,656 12,228
    345.541 SHARES 7,258 8,137
    566.503 SHARES 13,029 13,341
    869.76 SHARES 18,596 20,483
    93.887 SHARES 2,060 2,211
    93.359 SHARES 2,075 2,199
    91.862 SHARES 2,091 2,163
    137.817 SHARES 3,178 3,246
    278.734 SHARES 6,428 6,564
    119.095 SHARES 2,175 2,805
    104.293 SHARES 2,194 2,456
    99.753 SHARES 2,212 2,349
    148.62 SHARES 3,470 3,500
    AMCAP FUND    
    2769.124 SHARES 80,001 108,300
    242.113 SHARES 6,489 9,469
    117.813 SHARES 3,154 4,608
    173.283 SHARES 5,352 6,777
    353.919 SHARES 10,217 13,842
    20.669 SHARES 647 808
    19.491 SHARES 651 762
    142.055 SHARES 4,743 5,556
    66.612 SHARES 2,233 2,605
    7.621 SHARES 293 298
    87.288 SHARES 3,354 3,414

    TY 2020 InvestmentsLandSchedule2
    Name:
    WILLIAM R LATHERS CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    26-6337639
    Category/ Item Cost/Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    EASTON PROPERTY (10/31/11) - BLDG 24,035 7,684 16,351 24,035
    EASTON PROPERTY (10/31/11) - LAND 50,000   50,000 50,000

    TY 2020 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    WILLIAM R LATHERS CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    26-6337639
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ESTATE PLANNING 180     180


    TY 2020 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    WILLIAM R LATHERS CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    26-6337639
    Description Amount
    DIV.S REPORTED IN 2019 REC'D 2020 1,887


    TY 2020 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    WILLIAM R LATHERS CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    26-6337639
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    BLDG. RENTAL - NOT FINANCED        
    INSURANCE 499 499    
    MAINTENANCE 2,967 2,967    
    APPRAISAL FEE 350 350    
    INVESTMENT DEPRECIATION 874 874    


    TY 2020 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    WILLIAM R LATHERS CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    26-6337639
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    MORTGAGE INTEREST 1,566 1,566  
    MISCELLANEOUS - OTHER 1,733 1,733  


    TY 2020 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    WILLIAM R LATHERS CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    26-6337639
    Description Amount
    DIV.S REPORTED IN 2020 REC'D 2021 - RBC 1,431


    TY 2020 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    WILLIAM R LATHERS CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    26-6337639
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    SECURITY DEPOSIT 500 500


    TY 2020 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    WILLIAM R LATHERS CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    26-6337639
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAXES WITHHELD - CENTENN 25 25    
    FOREIGN TAXES WITHHELD - RBC 9 9