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. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2021, or tax year beginning 10-01-2021 , and ending 09-30-2022
Name of foundation
EMERSON CHARITABLE TRUST
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
PO BOX CHICA, IL60680
A Employer identification number

52-6200123
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(312) 630-6000
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$33,373,694J 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) 38,850,965
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 32,240 32,240  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10  
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 17,181,033
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 0
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 0
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........ 38,883,205 32,240  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 6,657 1,664   4,993
14 Other employee salaries and wages......   0 0 0
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......   0 0  
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........       0
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 4,000 2,000 0 2,000
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 7,811     7,811
17 Interest...............       0
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 41,000     0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 0 0  
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......   0 0  
22 Printing and publications..........   0 0  
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 4,807      
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 64,275 3,664 0 14,804
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 20,334,552 20,334,552
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 20,398,827 3,664 0 20,349,356
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 18,484,378
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 28,576
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2021)
Form 990-PF (2021)
Page 2
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......... 3,345,166 873,525 873,525
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet     0 0
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 bullet0      
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)....... 47,355 Click to see attachment47,355 169
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)..........     0
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment6,404,968 Click to see attachment13,844,397 Click to see attachment32,500,000
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 9,797,489 14,765,277 33,373,694
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
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........ 9,797,489 14,765,277
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)..... 9,797,489 14,765,277
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 9,797,489 14,765,277
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
9,797,489
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
18,484,378
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
463,945
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
28,745,812
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
13,980,535
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
14,765,277
Form 990-PF (2021)
Form 990-PF (2021)
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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 14354.36 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2021-11-02
b 13254.19 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2021-11-03
c 23046.11 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2021-11-04
d 34659.05 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2021-11-05
e 18750.56 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2021-11-08
10250.56 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2021-11-09
5249.44 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2021-11-10
13814.15 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2021-11-12
3936333. NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2021-11-15
27500. NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2021-11-16
90933.88 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2021-11-17
75000. NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2021-11-18
26104.35 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2021-11-19
43090.79 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2021-11-22
130875. NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2021-11-23
25000. NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2021-11-24
25533.89 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2021-11-26
36241. NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2021-11-30
38500. NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2021-12-02
12476.66 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2021-12-03
8558.88 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2021-12-06
14000. NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2021-12-07
782457.72 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2021-12-08
23000. NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2021-12-09
15000. NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2021-12-10
31000. NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2021-12-13
22240.06 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2021-12-14
6593.34 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2021-12-15
11250. NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2021-12-16
20000. NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2021-12-17
67125.56 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2021-12-20
20090.79 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2021-12-22
17400. NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2021-12-23
1634.19 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2021-12-29
31752.13 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2021-12-30
8118.04 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2021-12-31
537.58 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2022-01-05
678.15 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2022-01-10
12074.6 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2022-01-12
109689.66 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2022-01-19
60331.18 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2022-01-20
5295.29 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2022-01-21
69434.72 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2022-01-24
2454.19 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2022-01-26
6130.61 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2022-01-31
34242.2 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2022-02-01
2839.41 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2022-02-02
250000. NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2022-02-04
589.49 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2022-02-07
12865.89 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2022-02-08
2449.63 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2022-02-09
56696.16 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2022-02-10
2600.13 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2022-02-11
2755.6 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2022-02-14
16062.02 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2021-11-01 2022-02-15
3960500. NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-01-18 2022-02-16
541.25 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-01-18 2022-02-18
793.09 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-01-18 2022-02-22
13891.96 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-01-18 2022-02-24
974. NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-01-18 2022-02-25
23087.67 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-01-18 2022-03-01
49373.91 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-01-18 2022-03-02
589.49 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-01-18 2022-03-04
1499.64 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-01-18 2022-03-07
12885.63 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-01-18 2022-03-09
370. NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-01-18 2022-03-10
10462.39 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-01-18 2022-03-15
707215.33 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-01-18 2022-03-16
106923.67 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-01-18 2022-03-18
1454.19 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-01-18 2022-03-21
27890.2 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-01-18 2022-03-23
5784.13 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-01-18 2022-03-25
250.56 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-01-18 2022-03-28
10456.95 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-01-18 2022-03-29
386.69 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-01-18 2022-03-30
1914.45 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-01-18 2022-03-31
33254.71 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-01-18 2022-04-01
12765.62 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-01-18 2022-04-06
2158.81 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-01-18 2022-04-07
248.32 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-01-18 2022-04-08
1612702. NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-01-18 2022-04-11
41186.04 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-01-18 2022-04-12
18628.99 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-01-18 2022-04-13
12559.97 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-01-18 2022-04-18
10456.95 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-01-18 2022-04-20
81148.07 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-01-18 2022-04-22
10428.54 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-01-18 2022-04-27
220.85 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-01-18 2022-04-29
1634.19 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-01-18 2022-05-02
25408.97 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-01-18 2022-05-04
1202941.01 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-04-28 2022-05-06
10456.95 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-04-28 2022-05-10
4156.08 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-04-28 2022-05-16
10438. NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-04-28 2022-05-17
11876.24 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-04-28 2022-05-18
269.85 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-04-28 2022-05-19
9090.79 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-04-28 2022-05-20
16232.92 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-04-28 2022-05-23
24384.07 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-04-28 2022-05-26
1704.75 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-04-28 2022-05-27
10409.59 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-04-28 2022-06-01
20325.56 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-04-28 2022-06-03
12759.67 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-04-28 2022-06-07
3094.26 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-04-28 2022-06-08
980190. NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-04-28 2022-06-10
89314.11 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-04-28 2022-06-13
10707.51 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-04-28 2022-06-14
6786.19 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-04-28 2022-06-15
248.5 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-04-28 2022-06-16
7919.35 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-04-28 2022-06-17
11050.09 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-04-28 2022-06-22
2950.39 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-04-28 2022-06-23
10864.65 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-04-28 2022-06-28
15305.9 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-04-28 2022-06-29
4578.58 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-04-28 2022-07-01
2200.85 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-04-28 2022-07-05
6336.25 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-04-28 2022-07-06
6006.92 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-04-28 2022-07-07
1454.19 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-04-28 2022-07-08
117764.02 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-04-28 2022-07-12
1429310. NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-04-28 2022-07-13
7384.86 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-04-28 2022-07-14
3556.02 NT COMMON SHORT TERM INVT FD   2022-04-28 2022-07-15
(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 14,354   14,354  
b 13,254   13,254  
c 23,046   23,046  
d 34,659   34,659  
e 18,751   18,751  
10,251   10,251  
5,249   5,249  
13,814   13,814  
3,936,333   3,936,333  
27,500   27,500  
90,934   90,934  
75,000   75,000  
26,104   26,104  
43,091   43,091  
130,875   130,875  
25,000   25,000  
25,534   25,534  
36,241   36,241  
38,500   38,500  
12,477   12,477  
8,559   8,559  
14,000   14,000  
782,458   782,458  
23,000   23,000  
15,000   15,000  
31,000   31,000  
22,240   22,240  
6,593   6,593  
11,250   11,250  
20,000   20,000  
67,126   67,126  
20,091   20,091  
17,400   17,400  
1,634   1,634  
31,752   31,752  
8,118   8,118  
538   538  
678   678  
12,075   12,075  
109,690   109,690  
60,331   60,331  
5,295   5,295  
69,435   69,435  
2,454   2,454  
6,131   6,131  
34,242   34,242  
2,839   2,839  
250,000   250,000  
589   589  
12,866   12,866  
2,450   2,450  
56,696   56,696  
2,600   2,600  
2,756   2,756  
16,062   16,062  
3,960,500   3,960,500  
541   541  
793   793  
13,892   13,892  
974   974  
23,088   23,088  
49,374   49,374  
589   589  
1,500   1,500  
12,886   12,886  
370   370  
10,462   10,462  
707,215   707,215  
106,924   106,924  
1,454   1,454  
27,890   27,890  
5,784   5,784  
251   251  
10,457   10,457  
387   387  
1,914   1,914  
33,255   33,255  
12,766   12,766  
2,159   2,159  
248   248  
1,612,702   1,612,702  
41,186   41,186  
18,629   18,629  
12,560   12,560  
10,457   10,457  
81,148   81,148  
10,429   10,429  
221   221  
1,634   1,634  
25,409   25,409  
1,202,941   1,202,941  
10,457   10,457  
4,156   4,156  
10,438   10,438  
11,876   11,876  
270   270  
9,091   9,091  
16,233   16,233  
24,384   24,384  
1,705   1,705  
10,410   10,410  
20,326   20,326  
12,760   12,760  
3,094   3,094  
980,190   980,190  
89,314   89,314  
10,708   10,708  
6,786   6,786  
249   249  
7,919   7,919  
11,050   11,050  
2,950   2,950  
10,865   10,865  
15,306   15,306  
4,579   4,579  
2,201   2,201  
6,336   6,336  
6,007   6,007  
1,454   1,454  
117,764   117,764  
1,429,310   1,429,310  
7,385   7,385  
3,556   3,556  
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a        
b        
c        
d        
e        
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2  
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  
Form 990-PF (2021)
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Part V
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 All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 397
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 397
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2021 estimated tax payments and 2020 overpayment credited to 2021 6a 4,767
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 4,767
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 4,370
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2022 estimated taxBullet4,370 RefundedBullet 11 0
Part VI-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 XIV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletMO
    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 2021 or the taxable year beginning in 2021? See the instructions for Part XIII.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
    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
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 5
    Part VI-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 addressbullet  
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletNORTHERN TRUST COMPANY Telephone no.bullet (312) 630-6000

    Located atbulletPO BOX 803878CHICAGOIL ZIP+4bullet60680
    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 2021, 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 VI-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? ...........
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person? ..............................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
    1a(3)
     
    No
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
    1a(4)
    Yes
     
    (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)? ......................
    1a(5)
     
    No
    (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.) ...............
    1a(6)
     
    No
    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
    c
    ........bullet
    d
    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 2021? .............
    1d
     
    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 2021, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2021?....................
    2a
     
    No
    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? ..............................
    3a
     
    No
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2021 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 2021.) .....................
    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 2021? ..
    4b
     
    No
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 6
    Part VI-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))? ..........
    5a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
    5a(2)
     
    No
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
    5a(3)
     
    No
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
    5a(4)
     
    No
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
    5a(5)
     
    No
    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
     
     
    c
    .........bullet
    d
    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? .................
    5d
     
     
    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? .............................
    6a
     
    No
    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?
    7a
     
    No
    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? .........................
    8
     
    No
    Part VII
    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
    NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY TRUSTEE
    40     		6,657    
    PO BOX 803878
    CHICAGO,IL60680
    EMERSON ELECTRIC DIRECTOR
    1     		0    
    8000 WEST FLORISSANT AVE
    ST LOUIS,MO63136
    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 0
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 7
    Part VII
    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.............bullet0
    Part VIII-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 VIII-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 8
    Part IX
    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
    4,621,727
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    0
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    32,500,000
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    37,121,727
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    37,121,727
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    556,826
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. .......
    5
    36,564,901
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
    6
    1,828,245
    Part X
    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 IX, line 6..................
    1
    1,828,245
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2021 from Part V, line 5.......
    2a
    397
    b
    Income tax for 2021. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    397
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    1,827,848
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    1,827,848
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
    7
    1,827,848
    Part XI
    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
     
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-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 XII, line 4.
    4
     
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 9
    Part XII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2020     		(c)
    2020     		(d)
    2021
    1 Distributable amount for 2021 from Part X, line 7 1,827,848
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2021:
    a Enter amount for 2020 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021:
    a From 2016...... 22,932,752
    b From 2017...... 25,017,007
    c From 2018...... 25,400,508
    d From 2019...... 21,238,348
    e From 2020...... 20,894,745
    f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 115,483,360
    4Qualifying distributions for 2021 from Part
    XI, line 4: bullet$ 20,349,356
    a Applied to 2020, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		0
    d Applied to 2021 distributable amount..... 1,827,848
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 18,521,508
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2021. 0 0
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 134,004,868
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2021. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2022 ..........     		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) .......     		17,500,000
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2016 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		5,432,752
    9 Excess distributions carryover to 2022.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		111,072,116
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2017.... 25,017,007
    b Excess from 2018.... 25,400,508
    c Excess from 2019.... 21,238,348
    d Excess from 2020.... 20,894,745
    e Excess from 2021.... 18,521,508
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 10
    Part XIII
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-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 2021, 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) 2021 (b) 2020 (c) 2019 (d) 2018
             
    b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
    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 IX, 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 XIV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    SEE STATEMENT
    SEE STATEMENT
    SEE STATEMENT,MO63136
    (314) 553-2000
    N/A
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    SEE STATEMENT
    cAny submission deadlines:
    SEE STATEMENT SEE STATEMENT
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    SEE STATEMENT
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 11
    Part XIV
    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
    SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE
    SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE
    SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE,IL60680     		NONE PC GENERAL 20,334,552
    Total .................................bullet 3a 20,334,552
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 12
    Part XV-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 ...........     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities ....          
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income .....          
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............     		         
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) ..   32,240  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    32,240
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XV-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 XV-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 (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 13
    Part XVI
    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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    Form 990-PF (2021)
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    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors

    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2021
    Name of the organization
    EMERSON CHARITABLE TRUST
     
    Employer identification number

    52-6200123
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ






    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......... Arrow Bullet $  
    Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
    or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021) Page 2
    Name of organization
    EMERSON CHARITABLE TRUST
          		Employer identification number
    52-6200123
    Part I
    Contributors
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
    EMERSON ELECTRIC
    8000 WEST FLORISSANT AVENUE
     
    ST LOUIS, MO63136

    		$ 21,350,965


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    2
    DMCO HOLDING INC
    8000 WEST FLORISSANT AVENUE
     
    ST LOUIS, MO63136

    		$ 17,500,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    EMERSON CHARITABLE TRUST
          		Employer identification number

    52-6200123
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    2
    		 BUILDING - 5650 BRITTMOORE ROAD HOUSTON, TX $ 17,500,000 2021-10-05
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    EMERSON CHARITABLE TRUST
          		Employer identification number

    52-6200123
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Additional Data


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    TY 2021 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    EMERSON CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    52-6200123
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    TAX PREPARATION FEE 4,000 2,000   2,000

    TY 2021 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    EMERSON CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    52-6200123
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ENZON PHARMACEUTICALS 594 SHR 17,355 168
    LACLEDE S LANDING 30,000 SHR 30,000 1

    TY 2021 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    EMERSON CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    52-6200123
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    50 & 60 HANOVER RD BUILDING 6,404,968 7,170,795 15,000,000
    5650 BRITTMOORE RD BUILDING   6,673,602 17,500,000


    TY 2021 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    EMERSON CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    52-6200123
    Description Amount
    PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT 2,270,464
    BUILDING RCVD FMV TO COST ADJUSTMENT 11,710,071


    TY 2021 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    EMERSON CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    52-6200123
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    DEFERRED EXPENSE 4,807 0   0


    TY 2021 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    EMERSON CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    52-6200123
    Description Amount
    FUNDS FROM PENDING BUILDING SALE 463,945


    TY 2021 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    EMERSON CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    52-6200123
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNT ADVISORY 7,811     7,811


    TY 2021 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    EMERSON CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    52-6200123
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FEDERAL EXCISE TAX 41,000 0   0