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
Douglas A & Margaret E DeCamp Foundation
 
% MATT NUSBAUM
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)102 Cook Road
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Hastings, MI49058
A Employer identification number

20-8293300
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(616) 945-4700
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$9,432,103J 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) 500,000
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 247,819 247,819  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 205,321
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 869,045
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 205,321
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 953,140 453,140  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0      
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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4,620 2,310 0 2,310
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
36,651 36,651    
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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5,440 5,440    
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:
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104,259 50,620   53,639
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 150,970 95,021 0 55,949
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 1,091,007 1,091,007
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 1,241,977 95,021 0 1,146,956
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -288,837
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 358,119
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............. 152,224 298,043 298,043
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........      
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).......      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
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).......... 6,869,182 Click to see attachment
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6,434,526 		9,134,060
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
15 Other assets (describe right arrow)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 7,021,406 6,732,569 9,432,103
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........ 7,021,406 6,732,569
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)..... 7,021,406 6,732,569
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 7,021,406 6,732,569
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
7,021,406
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-288,837
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
6,732,569
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
5
 
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
6,732,569
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 SALE OF MARKETABLE SECURITIES - LONG TERM      
b
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 851,832   663,724 188,108
b
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       188,108
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 205,321
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 4,978
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 4,978
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 4,978
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2023 estimated tax payments and 2022 overpayment credited to 2023 6a 6,863
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
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 6,863
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......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 1,885
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2024 estimated taxright arrow1,885 Refundedright arrow 11  
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? Click to see attachment
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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$   (2) On foundation managers.right arrow$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.right arrow$  
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 changesClick to see attachment
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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.Click to see attachment
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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 arrowMI
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. ...............................
10
 
No
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 arrowMATT NUSBAUM Telephone no.right arrow (269) 945-4700

Located atright arrow102 COOK ROADHASTINGSMI ZIP+4right arrow49058
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)
Yes
 
(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
 
No
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)
Yes
 
(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
 
No
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
Yes
 
If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d). Click to see attachment
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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
Douglas A DeCamp President
0.1 		0 0 0
102 Cook Road
Hastings,MI49058
Richard Rathburn Treasurer
0.1 		0 0 0
PO BOX 352
GRAND RAPIDS,MI49501
James DeCamp Executive Director
20.0 		0 0 0
102 COOK ROAD
HASTINGS,MI49058
Margaret DeCamp Director
0.1 		0 0 0
102 COOK ROAD
HASTINGS,MI49058
Debra Vanderveen Director
0.1 		0 0 0
102 COOK ROAD
HASTINGS,MI49058
Kenneth DeCamp Director
0.1 		0 0 0
102 COOK ROAD
HASTINGS,MI49058
Beverly Osterink Director
0.1 		0 0 0
102 COOK ROAD
HASTINGS,MI49058
Matthew DeCamp Director
0.1 		0 0 0
102 COOK ROAD
HASTINGS,MI49058
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
 
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................right arrow  
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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
 
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 NONE  
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.)
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
8,724,192
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
153,272
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
8,877,464
e
Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
1e
 
2
Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
2
0
3
Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
3
8,877,464
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
133,162
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
8,744,302
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
437,215
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
437,215
2a
Tax on investment income for 2022 from Part V, line 5.......
2a
4,978
b
Income tax for 2022. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
4,978
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
432,237
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
 
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
432,237
6
Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
6
 
7
Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
7
432,237
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
1,146,956
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
0
3
Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
a
Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
3a
0
b
Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
3b
0
4
Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4. .......
4
1,146,956
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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 7 432,237
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2022:
a Enter amount for 2022 only....... 0
b Total for prior years:2021, 2020, 2019 0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2022:
a From 2018......  
b From 2019...... 45,256
c From 2020...... 128,120
d From 2021...... 49,286
e From 2022......  
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 222,662
4Qualifying distributions for 2023 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 1,146,956
a Applied to 2022, but not more than line 2a 0
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..... 432,237
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 714,719
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 5 937,381
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...... 		 
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) ....... 		 
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 ...... 		937,381
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2019.... 45,256
b Excess from 2020.... 128,120
c Excess from 2021.... 49,286
d Excess from 2022....  
e Excess from 2023.... 714,719
Form 990-PF (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 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).)
DOUGLAS A DECAMP
bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
NONE
2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
Check here right arrow
aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
cAny submission deadlines:
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
Form 990-PF (2023)
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)
aPaid during the year

Willard G Pierce and Jessie M Pierce Foundation

AKA Pierce Cedar Creek Institute
701 W Cloverdale Road
Hastings,MI49058 		NONE POF Over the Creek & Through the Woods - sponsor Gala sponsor - Compass Plant level Taking Flight in the Outdoors program 2023 Climate Resilient Land Management program 2023-2024 SienceStrong program New projector 45,200

Barry Community Foundation

231 South Broadway
Hastings,MI49058 		NONE PC Hastings Library Endowment Blue Zones Activate Green Gables Endowment 200,000

Spectrum Health Foundation

100 Michigan St NE
Grand Rapids,MI49503 		NONE PC Surgery Center support 100,000

Serenity Village of Barry County

PO Box 414
Hastings,MI49058 		NONE PC Support end-of-life programs 300,000

Thornapple Arts Council

PO Box 36
Hastings,MI49058 		  PC 2023 Fairgrounds Festival 10,000

Barry County Serenity Club

301 S Michigan Ave
Hastings,MI49058 		None PC Funding for substance abuse programs 5,000

Grand Rapids Symphony

300 Ottawa Ave NW 100
Grand Rapids,MI49503 		None PC 2023 Fall Hastings Performing Arts Center performance 2024 Winter Lollipop concert 2024 Spring Side-by-side program 43,000

Casa For Kids

231 S Broadway St
Hastings,MI49058 		NONE PC CASA Gala for the Children sponsor 10,000

Maple Valley Schools

1790 Packard Hwy
Charlotte,MI48813 		None PC Football team support Positive Behaviors Invervention program Industry 4.0 Career Pathways program 80,000

Hastings Area School District

232 W Grand St
Hastings,MI49058 		None PC GR Symphony Lollipops Program expense reimbursement 475

YMCA of Barry County

PO Box 252
Hastings,MI49058 		NONE PC 2023 capital campaign 250,000

Embracing Imperfections Inc

6841 Silver Meadow Ct NE
Rockford,MI49341 		NONE PC Surviving Childhood Suicide program 3,000

Spiritual Care Consultants of West Michigan

1375 W Green St Suite 1
Hastings,MI49508 		NONE PC Physical & emotional recovery programs 4,332

VFW Post 8260 Thornapple Valley

PO Box 940
Nashville,MI490739207 		NONE PC Grant for building renovations 40,000
Total .................................right arrow 3a 1,091,007
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. right arrow 3b  
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 ....     14 247,819  
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 ............ 		    18 205,321  
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) ..   453,140  
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
453,140
(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)
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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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Schedule of Contributors

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2023
Name of the organization
Douglas A & Margaret E DeCamp Foundation
 
Employer identification number

20-8293300
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).
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Schedule B (Form 990) (2023) Page 2
Name of organization
Douglas A & Margaret E DeCamp Foundation
  		Employer identification number
20-8293300
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
Douglas Margaret DeCamp
3485 West M-179 Highway
 
Hastings, MI49058

$ 250,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
2
Flexfab Horizons International Inc
102 Cook Road
 
Hastings, MI49058

$ 250,000


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
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Name of organization
Douglas A & Margaret E DeCamp Foundation
  		Employer identification number

20-8293300
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)
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Name of organization
Douglas A & Margaret E DeCamp Foundation
  		Employer identification number

20-8293300
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
 
 
     
 
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Grantee's Name Grantee's Address Grant Date Grant Amount Grant Purpose Amount Expended By Grantee Any Diversion By Grantee? Dates of Reports By Grantee Date of Verification Results of Verification
WILLARD & JESSIE PIERCE FOUNDATION
  		701 W CLOVERDALE ROAD
Hastings,MI49058 		2022-03-11 2,500 PROVIDE GRANT FOR LATESUMMER NIGHT'S GREEN 2,500 NO 01/05/2023 2023-01-05 This event is the largest fundraiser for the organization. Revenue for the event totaled $44,014, expenses were $9,788, netting $34,226. These donations help fund operations at the Institute, especially the summer research program that provided $96,544 in research stipends for undergraduate and graduate students and faculty at area colleges and universities. During the summer of 2022, the organization had 7 researchers complete 4 projects, 5 natural resource interns, 11 creative arts fellows who completed a new, four-week program, and 3 food and housing grant researchers. All funds raised were spent.
WILLARD & JESSIE PIERCE FOUNDATION
  		701 W CLOVERDALE ROAD
HASTINGS,MI49058 		2022-03-11 1,000 Over the Creek and Through the Woods Trail Run 1,000 NO 01/05/2023 2023-01-05 Expenses were $3,742 and total income including grants, donations, and run registration fees were $8,459, with net income of $4,717. Funds earned were spent to support the Institute's general operating efforts, including community education, stewardship efforts, and school programming.
WILLARD & JESSIE PIERCE FOUNDATION
  		701 W CLOVERDALE ROAD
HASTINGS,MI49058 		2022-03-11 1,000 Sponsor for Dinner and A Movie Program 1,000 NO 01/05/2023 2023-01-05 An environmental movie was played after dinner and a discussion was held with participants. Donations totaled $4,325. Participants' registration cost covered the cost of the dinner. The donations were used to support general operating efforts, including community education, stewardship efforts, and the summer research program.
WILLARD & JESSIE PIERCE FOUNDATION
  		701 W CLOVERDALE ROAD
HASTINGS,MI49058 		2022-03-11 2,000 Relentless Pursuit of Impact Community Workshop 2,000 NO 01/05/2023 2023-01-05 The DeCamp Foundation's $2,000 donation was used to offset some of the cost to present a workshop for community non-profits about improving impact through effective use of data. Sheri Chaney Jones, from Measurement Resources Company, presented information from her book, Impact & Excellence, on April 27, 2022, to 18 community members and 9 Institute staff and Board members. Sheri's speaker fee was $3,500. The 18 community members paid $15 for the workshop, a much reduced fee due to the DeCamp grant. Total cost of the workshop with the speaker fee and food costs was $3,662 and the income, with the grant and participant fees was $2,270, with the Institute covering the remainder of the cost.
WILLARD & JESSIE PIERCE FOUNDATION
  		701 W CLOVERDALE ROAD
HASTINGS,MI49058 		2022-10-20 17,500 PROVIDE CHALLENEGE GRANT FOR 2022 SCIENCE STRONG CAMPAIGN 17,500 NO 01/05/2023 2023-01-05 As in the past, this $17,500 donation from the DeCamp Foundation served as a challenge grant to encourage our members and other supporters to donate to the 2022 ScienceStrong Campaign. Money raised through this Campaign provide funds for science and environmental education for students, professional development for teachers, and field trips to the Institute, with a focus on the Barry County area. As of the end of 2022, $13,400 was raised from members and supporters, totaling $30,900. Total expenses for ScienceStrong in 2022: $51,302 $10,092 - Supplies provided to Barry County classrooms for science education $10,990 - Free field trips, in-class programs and support, and teacher professional development $ 1,052 - Miscellaneous (mileage, printing, volunteer support) $29,168 - Staff support of 1,535 hours to plan, manage, and deliver ScienceStrong programs $51,302 - Total Expenses
WILLARD & JESSIE PIERCE FOUNDATION
  		701 W CLOVERDALE ROAD
HASTINGS,MI49058 		2022-12-19 500 CONSTRUCTION OF COMPOST BIN 500 NO 01/05/2023 2023-01-05 The construction of compost bin is scheduled to take place in the spring of 2023 and is budgeted to cost $6,000.
WILLARD & JESSIE PIERCE FOUNDATION
  		701 W CLOVERDALE ROAD
HASTING,MI49058 		2023-04-25 3,000 PROVIDE GRANT FOR GALA IN THE GARDEN 3,000 NO 01/17/2024 2024-01-17 GALA IN THE GARDEN, WHICH USED TO BE LATESUMMER NIGHT'S GREEN, WAS THE FOUNDATION'S BIGGEST FUNDRAISER FOR 2023. REVENUE FOR THE EVENT TOTALED $49,042; EXPENSES WERE $8,750, NETTING $40,292. THESE DONATIONS HELPED TO FUND MISSION CRITICAL EFFORTS, INCLUDING THE SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDED $107,400 IN RESEARCH STIPENDS TO COLLEGE STUDENTS AND FACULTY MENTORS. DURING THE SUMMER OF 2023, 9 STUDENTS COMPLETED 5 RESEARCH PROJECTS, A WATER QUALITY RESEARCHER SAMPLED AREA LAKES AND 10 ART AND WRITING STUDENTS COMPLETED A FIVE-WEEK RESIDENCY TO HONE THEIR SKILLS BY CONNECTING WITH NATURE. ALL FUNDS WERE SPENT.
WILLARD & JESSIE PIERCE FOUNDATION
  		701 W CLOVERDALE ROAD
HASTINGS,MI49058 		2023-04-25 1,500 TAKING FLIGHT IN THE OUTDOORS PROGRAM 1,500 NO 01/17/2024 2024-01-17 PROGRAM TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL GET OUTDOORS DAY HELD ON JUNE 10, 2023. THIRTY-SIX ATTENDEES ENJOYED A LIVE BIRD PROGRAM, VARIOUS ACTIVITIES, AND A PICNIC LUNCH/REFRESHMENTS. SPONSORSHIP FUNDS WERE USED TO OFFSET THIS EVENT'S EXPENSES, ENSURING FAMILIES COULD ENJOY IT. ALL FUNDS WERE SPENT ON THE PROGRAM AND MARKETING EXPENSES OF $1,692.
WILLARD & JESSIE PIERCE FOUNDATION
  		701 W CLOVERDALE ROAD
HASTINGS,MI49058 		2023-04-25 1,200 OVER THE CREEK, THROUGH THE WOODS TRAIL RUN 1,200 NO 01/17/2024 2024-01-17 WHILE TURNOUT FOR THIS YEAR'S 5K AND FUN-RUN TRAIL RUN ON APRIL 22, 2023 WAS LOWER THAN HOPED, EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATED HAD A GREAT TIME AND THE EVENT WAS A FINANCIAL SUCCESS. THE GROSS INCOME WAS $7,787, WHICH WAS RAISED THROUGH EVENT SPONSORSHIPS, REGISTRATION FEES AND DONATIONS. EXPENSES WERE $1,774. FUNDS EARNED WERE SPENT TO SUPPORT THE INSTITUTE'S GENERAL OPERATING EFFORTS, INCLUDING COMMUNITY EDUCATION, STEWARDSHIP EFFORTS, AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT. ALL FUNDS WERE SPENT.
WILLARD & JESSIE PIERCE FOUNDATION
  		701 W CLOVERDALE ROAD
HASTINGS,MI49058 		2023-05-09 12,000 CLIMATE RESILIENT LAND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM 12,000 NO 01/17/2024 2024-01-17 CLIMATE RESILIENT LAND MANAGEMENT (CLRM) IS A NEW MAJOR EFFORT FOR THE INSTITUTE AND INVOLVES MOST STAFF MEMBERS. IT IS A WORK PLAN FOR THE LONG-TERM HEALTH AND RESILIENCY OF THE INSTITUTE'S NATURAL AREAS IN RESPONSE TO THE THREATS POSED BY CLIMATE CHANGE. THROUGH HANDS-ON LAND MANAGEMENT ON THE INSTITUTE'S 850 ACRES, THE INSTITUTE IS CREATING A PLAN FOR CLIMATE RESILIENCY TO SHARE WITH OTHER COMMUNITY MEMBERS SO THEY CAN BUILD CLIMATE RESILIENCY ON THEIR PROPERTY. APPROXIMATELY 125 HOURS WERE TRACKED BY STAFF JUST ON MEETINGS AND OFFICE WORK. THE FUNDS SECURED FOR THIS EFFORT ALLOWED THE INSTITUTE TO HIRE A PART-TIME STEWARDSHIP COORDINATOR WHO DID MUCH OF THE ON=SITE LAND MANAGEMENT WORK. STEWARDSHIP MANAGER MARY PARR WAS ALSO VERY INVOLVED WITH THIS EFFORT. TOTAL DONATIONS RECEIVED WERE $25,000 FOR 2023, WHILE TOTAL TRACKED EXPENSES FOR THIS PROJECT WERE $77,289. ALL FUNDS WERE SPENT.
WILLARD & JESSIE PIERCE FOUNDATION
  		701 W CLOVERDALE ROAD
HASTINGS,MI49058 		2023-10-26 17,500 SCIENCESTRONG PROGRAM 17,500 NO 01/17/2024 2024-01-17 THIS DONATION SERVED AS A CHALLENGE GRANT TO ENCOURAGE MEMBERS AND OTHER SUPPORTERS TO DONATE AND MATCH THE $17.500 RECEIVED FROM THE DECAMP FOUNDATION. THE FUNDS RAISED ARE USED FOR SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR K-12 STUDENTS, PREOFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS, AND FIELD TRIPS TO THE INSTITUTE. DURING 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR, 205 DAYCARE PROGRAMS WERE PROVIDED, THERE WERE 5,671 PRE-K THORUGH 5TH GRADE STUDENT CONTACTS BOTH IN THE CLASSROOM AND DURING FIELD TRIPS, AND TEACHERS PARTICIPATED IN 2 BOOK-STUDY PROGRAMS. TEACHERS UTILIZED THE INSTITUTE'S SCIENCE LENDING LIBRARY AND DIGITAL TEACHER TRAINING HUB REGULARLY. TOTAL FUNDS EXPENDED ON THIS PROGRAM FOR THE 2023 FINANCIAL YEAR WERE $60,027. ALL FUNDS WERE SPENT.
WILLARD & JESSIE PIERCE FOUNDATION
  		701 W CLOVERDALE ROAD
HASTINGS,MI49058 		2023-11-27 10,000 AUDITORIUM PROJECTOR PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION 10,000 NO 01/17/2024 2024-01-17 THIS DONATION WAS USED TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL A NEW PROJECTOR IN THE INSTITUTE'S AUDITORIUM. THE EPSON 7000 SHORT-THROW PROFESSIONAL 3LCD LASER PROJECTOR COST WAS $18,997, WHICH INCLUDED INSTALLATION. AN ADDITIONAL OUTLET WAS ALSO NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION, WHICH COST $615. ALL FUNDS WERE SPENT.

TY 2023 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
Name:
Douglas A & Margaret E DeCamp Foundation
EIN:
20-8293300
Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
GRAND WEALTH MGMT: AT COST    
DFA INTERNATIONAL CORE EQUITY   1,136,237 1,565,476
DFA US CORE EQUITY   1,679,208 3,881,007
DFA EMERGING MRKTS CORE EQU PO   552,882 674,204
DFA REAL ESTATE SEC PRTF INSTL   298,187 338,064
DFA GLOBAL CORE PLUS FIXED INC   1,179,375 1,085,395
VANGUARD CORE BOND FUND ADMIRA   1,057,000 1,047,752
VANGUARD SHORT TERM INVMT ADM   531,637 542,162

TY 2023 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
Douglas A & Margaret E DeCamp Foundation
EIN:
20-8293300
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
COUNCIL OF MI FDN FEES 3,000     3,000
STATE OF MI ANNUAL REPORT 20     20
FHI MANAGEMENT EXPENSES 101,239 50,620   50,619


TY 2023 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
Douglas A & Margaret E DeCamp Foundation
EIN:
20-8293300
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
GWM (FIDELITY) ACCOUNT FEES 36,651 36,651    


TY 2023 TaxesSchedule
Name:
Douglas A & Margaret E DeCamp Foundation
EIN:
20-8293300
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
FOREIGN TAXES - GWM (FIDELITY) 5,440 5,440