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
2023
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2023, or tax year beginning 01-01-2023 , and ending 12-31-2023
Name of foundation
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)302 PINE AVENUE
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
LONG BEACH, CA90802
A Employer identification number

46-3050206
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(562) 437-0011
C right arrow
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. right arrow
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... right arrow
E right arrow
H Check type of organization:
F right arrow
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)right arrow$2,192,350J 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) 759,391
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 71,776 71,776  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 -8,271
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 764,128
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 0
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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57,847 57,847  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 880,743 129,623  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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5,833 4,377   1,456
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
5,500 4,127   1,373
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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2,494 2,494   0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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805 805   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
75,614 66,167   9,447
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 90,246 77,970   12,276
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 513,700 513,700
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 603,946 77,970   525,976
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 276,797
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 51,653
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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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......... 165,513 540,639 540,639
3 Accounts receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
4 Pledges receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
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) right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
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)....... 701,670 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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618,211 		946,898
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 633,360 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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617,395 		618,813
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
15 Other assets (describe right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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86,000 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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86,000 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
86,000
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 1,586,543 1,862,245 2,192,350
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 right arrow)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 0 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
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 right arrow
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 0 0
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 1,586,543 1,862,245
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 1,586,543 1,862,245
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 1,586,543 1,862,245
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
1,586,543
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
276,797
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
1,863,340
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
5
1,095
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
1,862,245
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES P 2023-06-30 2023-12-31
b PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES P 2022-06-30 2023-12-31
c
d
e
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 488,962   520,167 -31,205
b 275,166   252,232 22,934
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       -31,205
b       22,934
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 -8,271
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
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 right arrow 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) 1 718
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........................... 3 718
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- ..... 5 718
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2023 estimated tax payments and 2022 overpayment credited to 2023 6a 1,000
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 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 1,000
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.......right arrow 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...right arrow 10 282
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2024 estimated taxright arrow282 Refundedright arrow 11 0
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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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. right arrow$ 0(2) On foundation managers.right arrow$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.right arrow$ 0
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:
round bullet By language in the governing instrument, or
round bullet 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)
right arrowCA
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 2023 or the taxable year beginning in 2023? 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. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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...............................
10
Yes
 
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 addressright arrowN/A
14
The books are in care ofright arrowKEVIN TIBER Telephone no.right arrow (562) 485-3463

Located atright arrow302 PINE AVENUELONG BEACHCA ZIP+4right arrow90802
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........right arrow
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........right arrow
15
 
16 At any time during calendar year 2023, 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 right arrow
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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)
 
No
(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
 
 
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........right arrow
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 2023? .............
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 2023, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2023?....................
2a
 
No
If "Yes," list the years right arrow20, 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.
right arrow20, 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 2023 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 2023.) .....................
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 2023? ..
4b
 
No
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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
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........right arrow
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
CHRISTINE M WALKER-BOWMAN CO-PRESIDENT
1.00 		0 0 0
302 PINE AVENUE
LONG BEACH,CA90802
KEVIN TIBER CO-PRESIDENT
1.00 		0 0 0
302 PINE AVENUE
LONG BEACH,CA90802
DANIEL K WALKER VICE PRESIDENT
1.00 		0 0 0
302 PINE AVENUE
LONG BEACH,CA90802
MATTHEW KIMMEL SECRETARY
1.00 		0 0 0
302 PINE AVENUE
LONG BEACH,CA90802
JOHN WH HINRICHS TREASURER
1.00 		0 0 0
302 PINE AVENUE
LONG BEACH,CA90802
JOANN BOURNE DIRECTOR
1.00 		0 0 0
302 PINE AVENUE
LONG BEACH,CA90802
JAMES NORMANDIN DIRECTOR
1.00 		0 0 0
302 PINE AVENUE
LONG BEACH,CA90802
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...................right arrow 0
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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.............right arrow0
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.........................right arrow0
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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
1,536,806
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
353,076
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
86,000
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
1,975,882
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
1,975,882
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
29,638
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
1,946,244
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
97,312
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
97,312
2a
Tax on investment income for 2022 from Part V, line 5.......
2a
718
b
Income tax for 2022. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
718
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
96,594
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
96,594
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
96,594
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
525,976
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
1b
0
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
525,976
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus 		(b)
Years prior to 2022 		(c)
2022 		(d)
2023
1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Part X, line 7 96,594
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2022:
a Enter amount for 2022 only....... 0
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20 0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2022:
a From 2018...... 318,307
b From 2019...... 328,666
c From 2020...... 660,126
d From 2021...... 470,890
e From 2022...... 622,031
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 2,400,020
4Qualifying distributions for 2023 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 525,976
a Applied to 2022, 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 2023 distributable amount..... 96,594
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 429,382
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2023. 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 2,829,402
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 2022. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions ............. 		0
f Undistributed income for 2023. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2024 .......... 		0
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
be required - see instructions) ....... 		0
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2018 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		318,307
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2024.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		2,511,095
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2019.... 328,666
b Excess from 2020.... 660,126
c Excess from 2021.... 470,890
d Excess from 2022.... 622,031
e Excess from 2023.... 429,382
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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 2023, enter the date of the ruling ...... right arrow
 
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 IX for each
year listed .......... 		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
(a) 2023 (b) 2022 (c) 2021 (d) 2020
         
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 right arrow
aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
FARMERS MERCHANTS BANK FOUNDATION
302 PINE AVE
LONG BEACH,CA90802
(562) 437-0011
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
N/A
cAny submission deadlines:
N/A
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
N/A
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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

FOOD FINDERS

10539 HUMBOLT STREET
LOS ALAMITOS,CA90720 		NONE PC SUPPORT 5,000

AFFORDABLE HOUSING CLEARINGHOUSE

23861 EL TORO RD SUITE 401
LAKE FOREST,CA92630 		NONE PC SUPPORT 5,000

DO GOOD DANIELS FAMILY FOUNDATION

611 W 9TH STREET
SAN PEDRO,CA90731 		NONE PC SUPPORT 2,500

CSULB 49ER FOUNDATION (UPWARD BOUND PROGRAM)

6300 E STATE UNIVERSITY DRIVE SUITE
324
LONG BEACH,CA90815 		NONE PC SUPPORT 2,500

CASA OF OC

765 THE CITY DRIVE SOUTH STE 300
ORANGE,CA92868 		NONE PC SUPPORT 2,500

SECOND CHANCE ORANGE COUNTY

PO BOX 6155
LAGUNA NIGUEL,CA92607 		NONE PC SUPPORT 2,500

WEST ANGELES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

6028 CRENSHAW BLVD
LOS ANGELES,CA90043 		NONE PC SUPPORT 2,500

CALIFORNIA COUNCIL ON ECONOMIC EDUCATION

23430 HAWTHORNE BLVD SUITE 280
TORRANCE,CA90505 		NONE PC SUPPORT 2,500

NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES OF LOS ANGELES

3926 WILSHIRE BLVD 200
LOS ANGELES,CA90505 		NONE PC SUPPORT 2,500

ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY HOUSING CORPORATION

501 N GOLDEN CIRCLE SUITE 200
SANTA ANA,CA92705 		NONE PC SUPPORT 2,500

LONG BEACH BLAST

4201 LONG BEACH BLVD
LONG BEACH,CA90807 		NONE PC SUPPORT 2,500

CENTURY VILLAGES AT CABRILLO

1000 CORPORATE POINTE
CULVER CITY,CA90230 		NONE PC SUPPORT 2,500

COMMUNITY FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER

10929 SOUTH ST STE 208B
CERRITOS,CA90703 		NONE PC SUPPORT 2,500

THOMAS HOUSE

12601 MORNINGSIDE AVENUE UNIT 6
GARDEN GROVE,CA92842 		NONE PC SUPPORT 2,500

GIRLS INC OF CARPINTERIA

5315 FOOTHILL ROAD
CARPINTERIA,CA93013 		NONE PC SUPPORT 2,500

LONG BEACH CENTER FOR ECONOMIC INCLUSION

6509 GUNDRY AVENUE
LONG BEACH,CA90805 		NONE PC SUPPORT 2,500

TEMPLO CALVARIO CDC

2501 W 5TH STREET
SANTA ANA,CA92703 		NONE PC SUPPORT 2,500

HAVEN SERVICES

3655 SOUTH GRAND AVE UNIT 240
LOS ANGELES,CA90007 		NONE PC SUPPORT 2,500

THE BEACON HOUSE

1003 SOUTH BEACON STREET
SAN PEDRO,CA90731 		NONE PC SUPPORT 2,500

LINC HOUSING LB

3590 ELM AVENUE
LONG BEACH,CA90807 		NONE PC SUPPORT 2,500

UNITY SHOPPE

1209 STATE STREET
SANTA BARBARA,CA93101 		NONE PC SUPPORT 2,500

INTERVAL HOUSE

6615 E PACIFIC COAST HWY STE 170
LONG BEACH,CA90803 		NONE PC SUPPORT 2,500

THE LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION

4901 E CARSON ST B12
LONG BEACH,CA90808 		NONE PC SUPPORT 2,500

MARY ERICKSON COMMUNITY HOUSING

24681 LA PLAZA DRIVE STE 240
DANA POINT,CA92629 		NONE PC SUPPORT 2,500

UNIFORMS FOR HOPE

27758 SOUTH MARGARITA PKWY
MISSION VIEJO,CA92691 		NONE PC SUPPORT 2,250

RADIANT FUTURES

PO BOX 916
FULLERTON,CA92832 		NONE PC SUPPORT 2,000

GROUND EDUCATION

6475 E PACIFIC COAST HWY 294
LONG BEACH,CA90803 		NONE PC SUPPORT 2,000

CALIFORNIA ADVANCING PATHWAYS FOR STUDENTS (CAL APS LBCC)

16703 S CLARK AVENUE
BELLFLOWER,CA90706 		NONE PC SUPPORT 2,000

PROJECT X LB

12350 DEL AMO BLVD UNIT 803
LAKEWOOD,CA90715 		NONE PC SUPPORT 1,500

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF LONG BEACH

3635 LONG BEACH BLVD
LONG BEACH,CA90807 		NONE PC SUPPORT 1,500

SHETECH INTERNATIONAL INC (DEMOCHICKS)

711 EAST WARDLOW RD STE 203
LONG BEACH,CA90807 		NONE PC SUPPORT 1,000

SOUTH COUNTY OUTREACH

7 WHATNEY STE B
IRVINE,CA92618 		NONE PC SUPPORT 1,000

UNIDOS SOUTH

31392 LA MATANZA ST
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO,CA92675 		NONE PC SUPPORT 1,000

MARCHING BEAUTIES

138 E 91ST STREET
LOS ANGELES,CA90003 		NONE PC SUPPORT 1,000

CITYHEART

2201 E WILLOW ST SUITE D301
SIGNAL HILL,CA90755 		NONE PC SUPPORT 1,000

ACHIEVEMENT INSTITUTE FOR STEM SCHOLARS

1505 E 17TH STREET STE 111
SANTA ANA,CA92703 		NONE PC SUPPORT 1,000

ELDER LAW & DISABILITY RIGHTS CENTER

1535 E 17TH STREET
SANT ANA,CA92705 		NONE PC SUPPORT 1,000

CREER

PO BOX 1347
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO,CA92693 		NONE PC SUPPORT 1,000

KHERUT

1112 N BROOKHURST STREET UNIT 6
ANAHEIM,CA92801 		NONE PC SUPPORT 1,000

BEYOND BLINDNESS

18542-B VANDERLIP AVENUE
SANTA ANA,CA92705 		NONE PC SUPPORT 1,000

ENTREPRENEUR EDUCATION CENTER

10124 S BROADWAY STE 200
LOS ANGELES,CA90003 		NONE PC SUPPORT 1,000

KINGDOM CAUSES BELLFLOWER

16429 BELLFLOWER BLVD
BELLFLOWER,CA90706 		NONE PC SUPPORT 1,000

CALIFORNIA AQUATIC THERAPY & WELLNESS CENTER

6801 LONG BEACH BLVD
LONG BEACH,CA90805 		NONE PC SUPPORT 1,000

CENTRAL CITY NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERS

501 S BIXEL ST
LOS ANGELES,CA90017 		NONE PC SUPPORT 1,000

SU CASA

3750 E ANAHEIM ST SUITE 100
LONG BEACH,CA90804 		NONE PC SUPPORT 1,000

LINCOLN RAMS

2319 LINCOLN AVENUE
LOS ANGELES,CA90031 		NONE PC SUPPORT 1,000

PATHWAYS OF HOPE

PO BOX 6326
FULLERTON,CA92834 		NONE PC SUPPORT 1,000

SUCCESS IN CHALLENGES

4508 ATLANTIC AVE 782
LONG BEACH,CA90807 		NONE PC SUPPORT 1,000

FULLERTON KIWANIS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

PO BOX 222
FULLERTON,CA92836 		NONE PC SUPPORT 750

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF HUNTINGTON VALLEY

16582 BROOKHURST STREET
FOUNTAIN VALLEY,CA92708 		NONE PC SUPPORT 500

GIRLS INC OF CARPINTERIA

5315 FOOTHILL ROAD
CARPINTERIA,CA93013 		NONE PC SUPPORT 500

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SOLUTIONS FOR SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

411 EAST CANON PERDIDO ST 12
SANTA BARBARA,CA93101 		NONE PC SUPPORT 500

ST VINCENT'S INSTITUTION

4200 CALLE REAL
SANTA BARBARA,CA93110 		NONE PC SUPPORT 500

SANTA BARBARA NEIGHBORHOOD CLINICS

414 EAST COTA STREET 1ST FLOOR
SANTA BARBARA,CA93101 		NONE PC SUPPORT 500

COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

2125 SOUTH BROADWAY SUITE 106
SANTA MARIA,CA93454 		NONE PC SUPPORT 500

FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

123 WEST GUTIERREZ STREET
SANTA BARBARA,CA93101 		NONE PC SUPPORT 500

LEGAL AID FOUNDATION OF SANTA BARBARA

301 E CANON PERDIDO ST
SANTA BARBARA,CA93101 		NONE PC SUPPORT 500

NEW BEGINNINGS COUNSELING CENTER

530 E MONTECITO ST STE 101
SANTA BARBARA,CA93103 		NONE PC SUPPORT 500

STANDING TOGETHER TO END SEXUAL ASSULT

433 E CANON PERDIDO ST
SANTA BARBARA,CA93101 		NONE PC SUPPORT 500

TNP - LONG BEACH GIVES DONATION

4900 E CONANT ST
LONG BEACH,CA90808 		NONE PC SUPPORT 12,200

JOHN HINRICHS CSULB SCHOLARSHIP

6300 E STATE UNIVERSITY DRIVE SUITE
324
LONG BEACH,CA90815 		NONE PC SUPPORT 10,500

LONG BEACH COMMUNITY INTERNSHIP PROJECT

6300 E STATE UNIVERSITY DRIVE SUITE
324
LONG BEACH,CA90815 		NONE PC SUPPORT 10,000

JOHN HINRICHS CSULB SCHOLARSHIP

6300 E STATE UNIVERSITY DRIVE SUITE
324
LONG BEACH,CA90815 		NONE PC SUPPORT 9,000

SADDLEBACK MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

24451 HEALTH CENTER DRIVE
LAGUNA HILLS,CA92653 		NONE PC SUPPORT 10,000

CHOC FOUNDATION

1201 W LA VETA AVENUE
ORANGE,CA92868 		NONE PC SUPPORT 10,000

FAMILIES UNITING FAMILIES

525 E 7TH STREET
LONG BEACH,CA90813 		NONE PC SUPPORT 10,000

MEALS ON WHEELS LONG BEACH

317 TERMINO AVE
LONG BEACH,CA90814 		NONE PC SUPPORT 10,000

ORANGE COAST MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

9920 TALBERT AVE
FOUNTAIN VALLEY,CA92708 		NONE PC SUPPORT 10,000

MILLER CHILDRENS & WOMENS HOSPITAL LONG BEACH

2801 ATLANTIC BOULEVARD
LONG BEACH,CA90806 		NONE PC SUPPORT 10,000

ST MARY MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION

1045 ATLANTIC AVE SUITE 914
LONG BEACH,CA90813 		NONE PC SUPPORT 10,000

NAMI ORANGE COUNTY

1810 EAST 17TH STREET
SANTA ANA,CA92705 		NONE PC SUPPORT 10,000

WELLNESS & PREVENTION CENTER

700 AVENIDA PICO
SAN CLEMENTE,CA92673 		NONE PC SUPPORT 10,000

THE WOODEN FLOOR

1810 NORTH MAIN STREET
SANTA ANA,CA92706 		NONE PC SUPPORT 10,000

ALTA MED (DENTAL)

2040 CAMFIELD AVE
LOS ANGELES,CA90040 		NONE PC SUPPORT 10,000

JESSIE REES FOUNDATION

9 STUDEBAKER
IRVINE,CA92618 		NONE PC SUPPORT 10,000

MY DAY COUNTS

225 W CARL KARCHER WAY
ANAHEIM,CA92801 		NONE PC SUPPORT 7,500

COMMUNITY HEALTH INITIATIVE OF ORANGE COUNTY

1505 E 17TH STREET SUITE 121
SANTA ANA,CA92705 		NONE PC SUPPORT 7,500

TICHENOR CLINIC FOR ORTHOPEDIC CHILDREN

1660 TERMINO AVENUE
LONG BEACH,CA90804 		NONE PC SUPPORT 7,500

CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY SOUTH BAY

2601 AIRPORT DRIVE STE 100
TORRANCE,CA90505 		NONE PC SUPPORT 7,500

PACIFIC DENTAL SERVICES FOUNDATION

17000 RED HILL AVE
IRVINE,CA92614 		NONE PC SUPPORT 5,000

JF SHEA THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER INC

26284 OSO ROAD
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO,CA92675 		NONE PC SUPPORT 5,000

WATCHITGROW INC

13033 JARVIS AVENUE
LOS ANGELES,CA90061 		NONE PC SUPPORT 5,000

DELHI CENTER

505 E CENTRAL AVE
SANTA ANA,CA92707 		NONE PC SUPPORT 5,000

DREAM STREET FOUNDATION

324 SOUTH BEVERLY DRIVE SUITE 500
BEVERLY HILLS,CA90212 		NONE PC SUPPORT 5,000

RAINBOW SERVICES

453 W 7TH ST
SAN PEDRO,CA90731 		NONE PC SUPPORT 5,000

KHERUT

1112 N BROOKHURST ST UNIT 6
ANAHEIM,CA92801 		NONE PC SUPPORT 5,000

ORANGEWOOD FOUNDATION

1575 E 17TH STREET
SANTA ANA,CA92705 		NONE PC SUPPORT 5,000

BEACH CITIES INTERFAITH SERVICES

PO BOX 8307
HUNTINGTON BEACH,CA92615 		NONE PC SUPPORT 5,000

OC WORLD

1505 E 17TH STREET SUITE 101
SANTA ANA,CA92705 		NONE PC SUPPORT 5,000

PROJECT HOPE ALLIANCE

1954 PLACENTIA AVE 202
COSTA MESA,CA92627 		NONE PC SUPPORT 5,000

THE ARC OF LOS ANGELES AND ORANGE COUNTIES

12049 WOODRUFF AVENUE
DOWNEY,CA90241 		NONE PC SUPPORT 5,000

APPLES TO ZUCCHINI

PO BOX 30912
SANTA BARBARA,CA93130 		NONE PC SUPPORT 5,000

LONG BEACH UNITY FESTIVAL

3553 ATLANTIC AVENUE B-1504
LONG BEACH,CA90807 		NONE PC SUPPORT 5,000

SADDLEBACK COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION

28000 MARGUERITE PARKWAY
MISSION VIEJO,CA92692 		NONE PC SUPPORT 5,000

MOMS OC

128 W SANTA ANA BLVD
SANTA ANA,CA92703 		NONE PC SUPPORT 5,000

SOUTH BAY CHILDREN'S HEALTH CENTER (DENTAL)

410 CAMINO REAL
REDONDO BEACH,CA90277 		NONE PC SUPPORT 5,000

RANCHO LOS AMIGOS FOUNDATION

7601 IMPERIAL HWY
DOWNEY,CA90242 		NONE PC SUPPORT 5,000

ROTARY CLUB OF REDONDO BEACH (VISION)

PO BOX 411
REDONDO BEACH,CA90277 		NONE PC SUPPORT 5,000

THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER OF HUNTINGTON BEACH

PO BOX 2298
HUNTINGTON BEACH,CA92647 		NONE PC SUPPORT 5,000

RICHARD NIXON FOUNDATION

18001 YORBA LINDA BLVD
YORBA LINDA,CA92886 		NONE PC SUPPORT 5,000

COMMUNITY FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER

10929 SOUTH ST STE 208B
CERRITOS,CA90703 		NONE PC SUPPORT 5,000

YOUNG LIVES REDEEMED

1105 EAST COMMONWEALTH AVE STE A2
FULLERTON,CA92831 		NONE PC SUPPORT 5,000

A QUARTER BLUE - TRAUMA RECOVERY CENTER

172 NORTH TUSTIN STREET SUITE 308
ORANGE,CA92867 		NONE PC SUPPORT 5,000

RANCHO LOS CERRITOS

4600 N VIRGINIA RD
LONG BEACH,CA90807 		NONE PC SUPPORT 5,000

MAE HOUSE

PO BOX 2953
NEWPORT BEACH,CA92653 		NONE PC SUPPORT 5,000

SOUTH COUNTY OUTREACH

7 WHATNEY STE B
IRVINE,CA92618 		NONE PC SUPPORT 5,000

FUTURE MINORITY DOCTOR

23564 CALABASAS RD SUITE 201
CALABASAS,CA91302 		NONE PC SUPPORT 2,500

FAMILY PROMISE OF SOUTH BAY

2930 EL DORADO STREET
TORRANCE,CA90503 		NONE PC SUPPORT 2,500

FAMILY PROMISE OF ORANGE COUNTY

174 W LINCOLN AVE 624
ANAHEIM,CA92805 		NONE PC SUPPORT 2,500

HARBOR COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS

593 WEST 6TH STREET
SAN PEDRO,CA907312521 		NONE PC SUPPORT 2,500

BEYOND BLINDNESS

18542-B VANDERLIP AVE
SANTA ANA,CA92705 		NONE PC SUPPORT 2,500

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF CENTRAL ORANGE COAST

17701 COWAN SUITE 110
IRVINE,CA92614 		NONE PC SUPPORT 2,500

MAYORS FUND FOR EDUCATION

200 N SPRING ST
LOS ANGELES,CA90012 		NONE PC SUPPORT 2,500

SAN CLEMENTE VILLAGE

PO BOX 5761
SAN CLEMENTE,CA92674 		NONE PC SUPPORT 2,500

NOVA ACADEMY CHILDRENS FOUNDATION INC

500 W SANTA ANA BLVD
SANTA ANA,CA92701 		NONE PC SUPPORT 2,500

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OF OC

PO BOX 6029
ORANGE,CA928636029 		NONE PC SUPPORT 2,500

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OF LB

500 E 27TH ST
LONG BEACH,CA90806 		NONE PC SUPPORT 2,500

PROVIDENCE MISSION HOSPITAL

27700 MEDICAL CENTER ROAD
MISSION VIEJO,CA92691 		NONE PC SUPPORT 2,500

OLIVE CREST

2130 E 4TH ST STE 200
SANTA ANA,CA92705 		NONE PC SUPPORT 2,500

FAMILIES FORWARD

8 THOMAS
IRVINE,CA92618 		NONE PC SUPPORT 2,500

ORANGE COUNTY MUSEUM OF ARTS

3333 AVENUE OF THE ARTS
COSTA MESA,CA92626 		NONE PC SUPPORT 50,000

UNCODED

PO BOX 641
LYNWOOD,CA90262 		NONE PC SUPPORT 2,000
Total .................................right arrow 3a 513,700
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. right arrow 3b 0
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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 ....     14 71,776  
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 .....     14 57,847  
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory ............ 		    18 -8,271  
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) .. 0 121,352 0
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
121,352
(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 (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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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with the preparer shown below?
See instructions.
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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
2023
Name of the organization
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

46-3050206
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) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023) Page 2
Name of organization
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number
46-3050206
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
FARMERS AND MERCHANTS BANK
 
302 PINE AVENUE
 
LONG BEACH, CA90802

$ 759,391


(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.)
(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) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Page 3
Name of organization
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number

46-3050206
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Page 4
Name of organization
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number

46-3050206
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) (2023)
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TY 2023 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK FOUNDATION
EIN:
46-3050206
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ACCOUNTING FEES 5,500 4,127   1,373

TY 2023 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
Name:
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK FOUNDATION
EIN:
46-3050206
Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
CORPORATE BONDS 617,395 618,813

TY 2023 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
Name:
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK FOUNDATION
EIN:
46-3050206
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
CORPORATE STOCKS 618,211 946,898

TY 2023 LegalFeesSchedule
Name:
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK FOUNDATION
EIN:
46-3050206
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
LEGAL FEES 5,833 4,377   1,456


TY 2023 OtherAssetsSchedule
Name:
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK FOUNDATION
EIN:
46-3050206
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
CA RESOURCES CORP LONG BEACH OWNER NO: 030704 86,000 86,000 86,000


TY 2023 OtherDecreasesSchedule
Name:
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK FOUNDATION
EIN:
46-3050206
Description Amount
ACCRUAL TO CASH ADJUSTMENT 1,095


TY 2023 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK FOUNDATION
EIN:
46-3050206
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
INVESTMENT EXPENSE - ROYALTIES 37,745 37,745   0
ATTORNEY GENERAL FORM RRF-1 FILING 75 75   0
OTHER EXPENSES 37,794 28,347   9,447


TY 2023 OtherIncomeSchedule2
Name:
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK FOUNDATION
EIN:
46-3050206
Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
ROYALTIES 57,847 57,847 57,847


TY 2023 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK FOUNDATION
EIN:
46-3050206
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES 2,494 2,494   0


TY 2023 SubstantialContributorsSch
Name:
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK FOUNDATION
EIN:
46-3050206
Name Address
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK
  		302 PINE AVENUE
LONG BEACH,CA90802


TY 2023 TaxesSchedule
Name:
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK FOUNDATION
EIN:
46-3050206
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
FOREIGN TAX 702 702   0
FEDERAL ESTIMATED TAX ON INVESTMENT INCOME 103 103   0