TY 2023 Form 990PF

- TIN:

Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation

or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990PF for instructions and the latest information.

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
ROLLIN M GERSTACKER FOUNDATION

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 1945
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
MIDLAND, MI48641

A Employer identification number

38-6060276

B Telephone number (see instructions)

(989) 631-6097

C If exemption application is pending, check here right arrow

G Check all that apply: Initial returnInitial return of a former public charity
Final returnAmended return
Address change Name change

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. right arrow

2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... right arrow

E If private foundation status was terminated
under section 507(b)(1)(A), check here ....... right arrow

H Check type of organization: Section 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust Other taxable private foundation

F If the foundation is in a 60-month termination
under section 507(b)(1)(B), check here ....... right arrow

I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16) right arrow

$204,909,989J Accounting method: Cash Accrual
Other (specify)
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)

	Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).)	(a) Revenue and expenses per books		(b) Net investment income	(d) Disbursements for charitable purposes (cash basis only)


1	Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)
2	Check .............
3	Interest on savings and temporary cash investments
4	Dividends and interest from securities...	4,016,980		4,009,874
5a	Gross rents............
b	Net rental income or (loss)
6a	Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10		1,219,908
b	Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 108,644,524
7	Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...			1,530,578
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).......	List of Attached Documents: // Content	253,967
12	Total. Add lines 1 through 11........	5,490,855		5,540,452
13	Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.
14	Other employee salaries and wages......	81,281			81,281
15	Pension plans, employee benefits.......
16a	Legal fees (attach schedule).........	List of Attached Documents: // Content	21,580	10,790	10,790
b	Accounting fees (attach schedule).......	List of Attached Documents: // Content	60,961	30,481	30,480
c	Other professional fees (attach schedule)....	List of Attached Documents: // Content	995,529	995,529
17	Interest...............
18	Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...	List of Attached Documents: // Content	109,193	40,966	6,227
19	Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...	List of Attached Documents: // Content	45,383
20	Occupancy..............	111,236			111,236
21	Travel, conferences, and meetings.......
22	Printing and publications..........
23	Other expenses (attach schedule).......	List of Attached Documents: // Content	119,404	22,073	97,331
24	Total operating and administrative expenses.
	Add lines 13 through 23..........	1,544,567		1,099,839	337,345
25	Contributions, gifts, grants paid.......	9,411,602			9,411,602
26	Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25	10,956,169		1,099,839	9,748,947
27	Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a	Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements	-5,465,314
b	Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-)			4,440,613
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	Beginning of year	End of year
Part II		Balance Sheets	(a) Book Value	(b) Book Value	(c) Fair Market Value
	1	Cash—non-interest-bearing.............
	2	Savings and temporary cash investments.........	19,055,430	12,997,910	12,997,910
	3	Accounts receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	4	Pledges receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	5	Grants receivable.................
	6	Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
		disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....
	7	Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule)
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	8	Inventories for sale or use..............
	9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........	7,819
	10a	Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)	19,783,847	16,121,212	15,910,039
	b	Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......	83,966,366	List of Attached Documents: // Content 84,249,396	153,790,661
	c	Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......	7,591,910	List of Attached Documents: // Content 9,185,935	8,862,187
	11	Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis 205,612
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)	205,612	List of Attached Documents: // Content 205,612	331,612
	12	Investments—mortgage loans.............
	13	Investments—other (attach schedule)..........	10,787,101	List of Attached Documents: // Content 13,202,490	12,156,914
	14	Land, buildings, and equipment: basis 1,173,776
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) 313,110	883,269	List of Attached Documents: // Content 860,666	860,666
	15	Other assets (describe )
	16	Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
		instructions. Also, see page 1, item I)	142,281,354	136,823,221	204,909,989
	17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........
	18	Grants payable.................	14,356,309	11,129,309
	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 )		List of Attached Documents: // Content 7,181
	23	Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........	14,356,309	11,136,490
		Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here
		and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
	24	Net assets without donor restrictions...........	127,925,045	125,686,731
	25	Net assets with donor restrictions............
		Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here
		and complete lines 26 through 30.
	26	Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........
	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).....	127,925,045	125,686,731
	30	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).	142,281,354	136,823,221

Part III

Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances

Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............

127,925,045

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

-5,465,314

Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow

List of Attached Documents:

// Content

3,227,000

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

125,686,731

Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow

Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .

125,686,731

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
1 a	PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES	P
b	K-1S	P
c
d
e

(e) Gross sales price		(g) Cost or other basis plus expense of sale	(h) Gain or (loss) (e) plus (f) minus (g)
a	108,333,854	107,113,946	1,219,908
b	310,670		310,670
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			1,219,908
b			310,670
c
d
e

2	Capital gain net income or (net capital loss)	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7 If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7	2	1,530,578
3	Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 8 ...................		3

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 and enter “N/A" on line 1.
	Date of ruling or determination letter: (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)	1	61,725
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
3	Add lines 1 and 2...........................	3	61,725
4	Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-)	4
5	Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- .....	5	61,725
6	Credits/Payments:

a	2023 estimated tax payments and 2022 overpayment credited to 2023	6a	60,424
b	Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source......	6b
c	Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)...	6c
d	Backup withholding erroneously withheld ..........	6d

7	Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d..............		7	60,424
8	Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. List of Attached Documents: // Content		8
9	Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......		9	1,301
10	Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...		10
11	Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2024 estimated tax	Refunded	11

Form 990-PF (2023)

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Part VI-A

Statements Regarding Activities

During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did

Yes

it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................

Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions

for the definition.................................

If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials

published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.

Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................

Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:

(1) On the foundation. right arrow

$ (2) On foundation managers. right arrow

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

on foundation managers. right arrow

Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......

If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.

Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles

of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....

Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........

Yes

If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................

Yes

Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........

If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.

Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:

By language in the governing instrument, or

By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions

that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument? ................

Yes

Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),

and Part XIV..................................

Yes

Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)

If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney

General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .

Yes

Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)

or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2023 or the taxable year beginning in 2023? See the instructions for Part XIII.

If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................

Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names

and addresses. ...............................

At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the

meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............

Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had

advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................

Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?

Yes

Website address right arrow

N/A

The books are in care of right arrow

RUTH WRIGHT GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR Telephone no. right arrow

(989) 631-6097

Located at right arrow

812 W MAIN STREETMIDLANDMI ZIP+4 right arrow

48640

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

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

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)

(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)

a disqualified person? ..............................

1a(2)

(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........

1a(3)

(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............

1a(4)

(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)

(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)

If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations

section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........ right arrow

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? .............

Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private

operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):

At the end of tax year 2023, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d

and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2023?....................

If "Yes," list the years right arrow

20, 20, 20, 20

Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)

(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)

to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............

If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.

20, 20, 20, 20

Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at

any time during the year? ..............................

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

Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?

Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its

charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2023? ..

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Part VI-B

Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)

During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:

Yes

(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........

5a(1)

(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)

(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............

5a(3)

(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described

in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................

5a(4)

(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)

If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in

Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check ......... right arrow

If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the

tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................

If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).

Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on

a personal benefit contract? .............................

Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....

If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.

At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....

Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or

excess parachute payment during the year? .........................

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
GAIL E LANPHEAR	TRUSTEE 1.15	0	0	0
PO BOX 1945 MIDLAND,MI48641	TRUSTEE 1.15	0	0	0
LISA J GERSTACKER	PRESIDENT 7.69	0	0	0
PO BOX 1945 MIDLAND,MI48641	PRESIDENT 7.69	0	0	0
WILLIAM D SCHUETTE	EXEC VP/ASST 7.69	0	0	0
PO BOX 1945 MIDLAND,MI48641	EXEC VP/ASST 7.69	0	0	0
WILLIAM C LAUDERBACH	TREASURER 4.81	0	0	0
PO BOX 1945 MIDLAND,MI48641	TREASURER 4.81	0	0	0
THOMAS L LUDINGTON	SECRETARY 1.15	0	0	0
PO BOX 1945 MIDLAND,MI48641	SECRETARY 1.15	0	0	0
PAUL F OREFFICE	TRUSTEE 1.15	0	0	0
PO BOX 1945 MIDLAND,MI48641	TRUSTEE 1.15	0	0	0
HOWARD I UNGERLEIDER	TRUSTEE 0.46	0	0	0
PO BOX 1945 MIDLAND,MI48641	TRUSTEE 0.46	0	0	0
WILLIAM S STAVROPOULOS	TRUSTEE 0.46	0	0	0
PO BOX 1945 MIDLAND,MI48641	TRUSTEE 0.46	0	0	0
LAURIE G BOUWMAN	CHAIRPERSON 1.92	0	0	0
PO BOX 1945 MIDLAND,MI48641	CHAIRPERSON 1.92	0	0	0
HEIDI C SCHUETTE	TRUSTEE 0.23	0	0	0
PO BOX 1945 MIDLAND,MI48641	TRUSTEE 0.23	0	0	0
KATHARINE R RICE	TRUSTEE 0.46	0	0	0
PO BOX 1945 MIDLAND,MI48641	TRUSTEE 0.46	0	0	0

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


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









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

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Part 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
WELLS FARGO	INVEST SERVICES	667,151
80 STATE STREET ALBANY,NY12207	INVEST SERVICES	667,151
WILLIAM BLAIR & CO	INVEST SERVICES	250,701
222 WEST ADAMS STREET CHICAGO,IL60606	INVEST SERVICES	250,701
CAPITAL GUARDIAN TRUST CO	INVEST SERVICES	70,379
333 SOUTH HOPE STREET LOS ANGELES,CA90071	INVEST SERVICES	70,379

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

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	N/A
2


All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3

Total. Add lines 1 through 3......................... right arrow

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Part IX

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

Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes:

Average monthly fair market value of securities...................

192,429,243

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

65,936

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

338,830

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

192,834,009

Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and

1c (attach detailed explanation) .............

Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................

Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................

192,834,009

Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see

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

2,892,510

Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............

189,941,499

Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................

9,497,075

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.)

Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................

9,497,075

Tax on investment income for 2022 from Part V, line 5.......

61,725

Income tax for 2022. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...

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

61,725

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

9,435,350

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

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

9,435,350

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

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

9,435,350

Part XI

Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)

Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:

Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........

9,748,947

Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................

Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes...............................

22,780

Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:

Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................

Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................

Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4. .......

9,771,727

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Part XII

Undistributed Income (see instructions)

	(c) 2022	(d) 2023
1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Part X, line 7		9,435,350
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2022:
a Enter amount for 2022 only.......	9,380,346
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2022:
a From 2018......
b From 2019......
c From 2020......
d From 2021......
e From 2022......
f Total of lines 3a through e ........
4Qualifying distributions for 2023 from Part
XI, line 4: $ 9,771,727
a Applied to 2022, but not more than line 2a	9,380,346
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years (Election required—see instructions).....
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election required—see instructions)........
d Applied to 2023 distributable amount.....		391,381
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2023.
(If an amount appears in column (d), the same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6Enter the net total of each column as indicated below:
a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract line 4b from line 2b ..........
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed income for which a notice of deficiency has been issued, or on which the section 4942(a) tax has been previously assessed......
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount —see instructions ...........
e Undistributed income for 2022. Subtract line 4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see instructions .............
f Undistributed income for 2023. Subtract lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must be distributed in 2024 ..........		9,043,969
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may be required - see instructions) .......
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2018 not applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2024. Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2019....
b Excess from 2020....
c Excess from 2021....
d Excess from 2022....
e Excess from 2023....

Form 990-PF (2023)

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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 4942(j)(3) or4942(j)(5)

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	(e) Total

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

if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d. See instructions

aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:

RUTH WRIGHT GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR
THE ROLLIN M GERSTACKER FOUNDATION
812 W MAIN
MIDLAND,MI48640
(989) 631-6097

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

ORGANIZATIONS REQUESTING FUNDS MUST QUALIFY UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AS OTHER THAN A PRIVATE FOUNDATION WITH PROOF THEREOF SUBMITTED WITH A WRITTEN REQUEST FOR FUNDS.

cAny submission deadlines:

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH GERSTACKERFOUNDATION.ORG PRIOR TO MARCH 1, J

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

MOST OF THE RESOURCES OF THE FOUNDATION ARE USED TO SUPPORT A BASIC GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS, PRIMARILY IN THE MIDLAND AREA.

Form 990-PF (2023)

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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)		Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
aPaid during the year
SEE ATTACHED PO BOX 1945 MIDLAND,MI48641			VARIOUS	9,411,602
Total ................................. 3a				9,411,602

bApproved for future payment
SEE ATTACHED PO BOX 1945 MIDLAND,MI48641	VARIOUS	5,163,000
Total ................................. 3b		5,163,000

Form 990-PF (2023)

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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	(e) Related or exempt function income (See instructions.)
a
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies
2 Membership dues and assessments ....
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....			14	4,009,874
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......
bNot debt-financed property.....
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property
7 Other investment income .....
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............			18	1,530,578
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory
11 Other revenue: aPARTNERSHIP INCOME PER BOOK			14	251,949
bPLAINS ALL AMERICAN	900099	2,018
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) ..		2,018		5,792,401

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

5,794,419

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

Part XV-B

Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes

Line No.	Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part 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)

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Part XVI

Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations

Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?

Yes

Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:

(1) Cash...................................

1a(1)

(2) Other assets.................................

1a(2)

Other transactions:

(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................

1b(1)

(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................

1b(2)

(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................

1b(3)

(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................

1b(4)

(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................

1b(5)

(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................

1b(6)

Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............

If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

(a) Line No.	(b) Amount involved	(c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization	(d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements

Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........Yes No

If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization	(b) Type of organization	(c) Description of relationship

Sign Here

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
				May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown below? See instructions. Yes No
	Signature of officer or trustee	Date	Title

Paid Preparer Use Only	Print/Type preparer's name	Preparer's Signature	Date	Check if self- employed	PTIN
	Firm's name				Firm's EIN
	Firm's address				Phone no.

Form 990-PF (2023)

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TY 2023 AccountingFeesSchedule

Name:

ROLLIN M GERSTACKER FOUNDATION

EIN:

38-6060276

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ANDREWS HOOPER PAVLIK	60,961	30,481		30,480

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TY 2023 DepreciationSchedule

Name:

ROLLIN M GERSTACKER FOUNDATION

EIN:

38-6060276

Description of Property	Date Acquired	Cost or Other Basis	Prior Years' Depreciation	Computation Method	Rate / Life (# of years)	Current Year's Depreciation Expense
UNDERDRAIN	2012-10-11	114,000	38,950	S/L	30.0000	3,800
EXTEND PARKING LOT	2012-10-11	32,010	16,405	S/L	20.0000	1,601
CONCRETE PAVING, PARKING LOT IMPS	2013-02-06	35,447	17,576	S/L	20.0000	1,772
COPPER GUTTERS	2013-02-06	27,120	8,965	S/L	30.0000	904
PAINTING	2013-02-06	16,855	13,929	S/L	12.0000	1,404
DOORS & WINDOWS	2013-02-06	6,230	2,059	S/L	30.0000	208
DEHUMIDIFIER-BASEMENT	2013-02-06	6,700	5,537	S/L	12.0000	558
WATERPROOF PLANT DECK	2013-02-06	3,510	1,160	S/L	30.0000	117
PARK & NORTH RETAINING WALL	2013-02-06	20,050	6,628	S/L	30.0000	668
SOFFIT	2013-09-03	2,700	840	S/L	30.0000	90
HAND RAILS	2013-09-03	4,500	1,400	S/L	30.0000	150
LANDSCAPING/PAVING	2013-09-03	44,902	20,954	S/L	20.0000	2,245
DUCT WORK	2013-09-03	11,500	3,578	S/L	30.0000	383
SOUTH RETAINING WALL	2013-09-03	39,642	12,333	S/L	30.0000	1,321
LOWER LEVEL FLOORING	2013-09-03	870	271	S/L	30.0000	29
BATHROOM	2013-09-03	3,710	1,154	S/L	30.0000	124
BRASS PLATE, BROWN SWITCHES, & ALMOND OUTLETS	2013-05-15	9,320	3,003	S/L	30.0000	311
LOBBY FURNITURE/DECORATIONS	2013-05-30	27,599	22,041	S/L	12.0000	2,300
ETCHED GLASS LIGHTS BEHIND GARAGE DOOR	2013-07-10	2,860	2,264	S/L	12.0000	238
3 LED LIGHTS BY FRONT DOOR	2013-09-05	1,630	1,268	S/L	12.0000	136
ARTWORK	2013-09-11	2,870	2,232	S/L	12.0000	239
LED LAMPS & LIGHTING	2013-05-22	1,065	851	S/L	12.0000	89
WINDOWS	2014-09-10	10,800	3,000	S/L	30.0000	360
ARCHITECTURAL BLOCK WALL	2016-03-17	37,474	8,432	S/L	30.0000	1,249
FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM UPDATE	2015-02-18	5,640	1,473	S/L	30.0000	188
REPAIR & PAINT CANDLE SYSTEMS	2015-12-22	5,494	3,205	S/L	12.0000	458
REPAIR ROOF, WINDOW, AND STUCCO	2016-06-06	13,878	7,614	S/L	12.0000	1,156
REMODEL CONFERENCE ROOM	2016-12-14	46,711	9,472	S/L	30.0000	1,557
REPAIR - REPLACE ROOF-BRANDLE ROOFING	2017-09-20	75,235	13,166	S/L	30.0000	2,508
CEILING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR SOFFIT REPAIR-CCN	2017-10-19	17,800	3,066	S/L	30.0000	593
PAINT INTERIOR BUILDING &RETAINING WALL-ESTEP	2017-10-10	7,327	3,206	S/L	12.0000	610
(2) LOCHINVAR BOILERS-J & D PLUMBING &HEATING	2017-10-10	21,000	3,675	S/L	30.0000	700
CHIMNEY REPAIRS-LAKE PAINTING	2017-10-17	1,285	553	S/L	12.0000	107
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM-J&D PLUMBING & HEATING	2018-01-04	1,420	592	S/L	12.0000	118
ALARM-BLASY ELECTRIC	2018-01-29	2,500	1,024	S/L	12.0000	209
CONFERENCE ROOM LIGHTING-BLASY	2018-03-09	3,687	1,485	S/L	12.0000	307
CONCRETE APRON & DRAIN IN FRONT OF GARGE	2018-08-01	2,050	453	S/L	20.0000	102
116 REVERE, MIDLAND MI	2019-02-21	179,227
GRUNDFOSS PUMP-J&D	2019-01-14	6,577	2,192	S/L	12.0000	548
CAST IRON TOILET FLANGE-J&D	2019-02-14	3,984	1,300	S/L	12.0000	332
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM - BLASY ELECTRIC	2019-05-07	2,960	904	S/L	12.0000	247
GUTTER GUARDS - BRANDLE ROOFING	2019-06-19	3,200	933	S/L	12.0000	267
9 ANDERSON WINDOWS-LIVING ROOM-RICK BOOTH	2019-09-23	14,669	1,589	S/L	30.0000	489
INTERIOR PAINTING - ESTEP PAINTING CO	2020-08-18	10,165	1,977	S/L	12.0000	847
BATHROOM IMPROVEMENTS - THREE RIVERS	2020-12-08	13,579	2,357	S/L	12.0000	1,132
INDIRECT LIGHTING-BLASY ELECTRIC	2021-01-14	1,713	286	S/L	12.0000	142
RELOCATE DATAT LINE-BLASY ELECTRIC	2021-01-25	2,990	478	S/L	12.0000	249
OFFICE PAINTING-RYAL'S PAINTING	2021-04-07	26,874	3,919	S/L	12.0000	2,240
OFFICE LIGHTING-RUTH ANNE - BLASY	2021-05-03	4,198	583	S/L	12.0000	350
A/C CHILLER BOARD - J&D PLUMBING	2021-07-13	8,314	1,039	S/L	12.0000	693
EXTERIOR PAINTING-RYAL'S PAINTING LLC	2021-08-24	9,642	1,071	S/L	12.0000	804
SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT - THREE RIVERS	2021-09-13	2,520	168	S/L	20.0000	126
WEST RETAINING WALL REFURBISH - THREE RIVERS	2021-09-30	108,900	4,538	S/L	30.0000	3,630
2ND BATHROOM RE-MODEL	2022-09-29	15,088	314	STRAIGHT LINE	12.0000	1,258
NEW GARAGE FLOOR-DEPOSIT	2022-12-01	64,904	180	STRAIGHT LINE	30.0000	2,110
COPPER FLASHING	2022-10-05	4,100	85	STRAIGHT LINE	12.0000	342
PREP AND PAINTING GARAGE INTERIOR	2023-05-09	3,427		STRAIGHT LINE	12.0000	190
OUTDOOR STAT AND SENSOR FOR BASE BO	2023-05-11	1,937		STRAIGHT LINE	12.0000	108
ELECTRICAL PANEL	2023-07-01	1,429		STRAIGHT LINE	12.0000	60
PAINTING STORAGE ROOM	2023-08-01	3,561		STRAIGHT LINE	12.0000	124
PAINTING GARAGE FLOOR AND DOORS	2023-10-10	1,924		STRAIGHT LINE	12.0000	40
CONVERTING BATHROOM HEATER	2023-11-07	3,408		STRAIGHT LINE	12.0000	47
HOT WATER HEATER IN GARAGE	2023-11-07	7,095		STRAIGHT LINE	12.0000	99

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TY 2023 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule

Name:

ROLLIN M GERSTACKER FOUNDATION

EIN:

38-6060276

Name of Bond	End of Year Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
SEE ATTACHED STMTS	9,185,935	8,862,187

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TY 2023 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule

Name:

ROLLIN M GERSTACKER FOUNDATION

EIN:

38-6060276

Name of Stock	End of Year Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
SEE ATTACHED STMTS	84,249,396	153,790,661

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TY 2023 InvestmentsLandSchedule2

Name:

ROLLIN M GERSTACKER FOUNDATION

EIN:

38-6060276

Category/ Item	Cost/Other Basis	Accumulated Depreciation	Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
PROPERTY	205,612		205,612	331,612

- TIN:

TY 2023 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2

Name:

ROLLIN M GERSTACKER FOUNDATION

EIN:

38-6060276

Category/ Item	Listed at Cost or FMV	Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
SEE ATTACHED STMTS	AT COST	13,202,490	12,156,914

- TIN:

TY 2023 LandEtcSchedule2

Name:

ROLLIN M GERSTACKER FOUNDATION

EIN:

38-6060276

Category / Item	Cost / Other Basis	Accumulated Depreciation	Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
LAND, BUILDING, & EQUIPMENT	994,549	313,110	681,439	681,439
	179,227		179,227	179,227

- TIN:

TY 2023 LegalFeesSchedule

Name:

ROLLIN M GERSTACKER FOUNDATION

EIN:

38-6060276

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
INDIRECT LEGAL FEES	21,580	10,790		10,790

- TIN:

TY 2023 OtherExpensesSchedule

Name:

ROLLIN M GERSTACKER FOUNDATION

EIN:

38-6060276

Description	Revenue and Expenses per Books	Net Investment Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
EXPENSES
MISC. EXPENSES	87,528		87,528
INSURANCE	9,803		9,803
LOSS FROM K-1S	22,073	22,073

- TIN:

TY 2023 OtherIncomeSchedule2

Name:

ROLLIN M GERSTACKER FOUNDATION

EIN:

38-6060276

Description	Revenue And Expenses Per Books	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income
PARTNERSHIP INCOME PER BOOKS	251,949
PLAINS ALL AMERICAN	2,018

- TIN:

TY 2023 OtherIncreasesSchedule

Name:

ROLLIN M GERSTACKER FOUNDATION

EIN:

38-6060276

Description	Amount
CHANGE IN GRANTS PAYABLE	3,227,000

- TIN:

TY 2023 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule

Name:

ROLLIN M GERSTACKER FOUNDATION

EIN:

38-6060276

Description	Beginning of Year - Book Value	End of Year - Book Value
FEDERAL EXCISE TAX PAYABLE		7,181

- TIN:

TY 2023 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule

Name:

ROLLIN M GERSTACKER FOUNDATION

EIN:

38-6060276

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income
CAPITAL GUARDIAN FEES	70,379	70,379
WELLS FARGO FEES	667,151	667,151
WM BLAIR ACCT ADVISORY FEES	250,701	250,701
HUNTINGTON BANK FEES	7,298	7,298

- TIN:

TY 2023 TaxesSchedule

Name:

ROLLIN M GERSTACKER FOUNDATION

EIN:

38-6060276

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
PROPERTY TAXES	6,873	6,873
PAYROLL TAXES	6,227		6,227
FOREIGN TAXES	34,093	34,093
EXCISE TAXES	62,000