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
Esper A Petersen Foundation
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)1 E Belvidere Road
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Grayslake, IL60030
A Employer identification number

36-6125570
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(847) 336-0900
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$14,740,530J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 9,989 9,989 9,989
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 202,434 202,434 202,434
5a Gross rents............ 660,133 660,133 660,133
b Net rental income or (loss) 408,923
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 31,503
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 1,000,000
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 31,503
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 31,503
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........ 904,059 904,059 904,059
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 15,000 15,000    
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:
// Content
13,050 9,173   3,877
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
5,953      
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
43,697 43,697  
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 5,835 5,835    
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see list of attachments
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
210,424 210,424    
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 293,959 284,129   3,877
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 689,500 689,500
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 983,459 284,129   693,377
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -79,400
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 619,930
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 904,059
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 2
Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 306,657 320,832 328,832
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 1,320,794 369,255 369,255
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 arrow3,488,813
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow2,432,846 1,099,662 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,055,967 		4,401,100
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 4,312,826 5,214,486 9,639,598
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
15 Other assets (describe right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,746 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,745 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,745
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 7,041,685 6,962,285 14,740,530
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) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
52,125 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
52,125
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 52,125 52,125
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........... 6,989,560 6,910,160
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........    
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)..... 6,989,560 6,910,160
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 7,041,685 6,962,285
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
6,989,560
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-79,400
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
6,910,160
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
6,910,160
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 500000 USTreas Notes P 2022-07-31 2023-07-31
b 500000 US Treas Notes P 2023-01-12 2023-10-16
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 500,000   485,230 14,770
b 500,000   483,267 16,733
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       14,770
b       16,733
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 31,503
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 31,503
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 8,617
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 8,617
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 8,617
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2023 estimated tax payments and 2022 overpayment credited to 2023 6a 7,200
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b  
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 7,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 14,200
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 5,583
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2024 estimated taxright arrow5,583 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? ....................
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 changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
round bullet By language in the governing instrument, or
round bullet By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument? ................
6
Yes
 
7
Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
and Part XIV..................................
7
Yes
 
8a
Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
right arrowCA, IL
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 arrowEsper A Petersen Telephone no.right arrow (847) 336-0900

Located atright arrow1 E Belvidere RoadGrayslakeIL ZIP+4right arrow60030
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........right arrow
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........right arrow
15
 
16 At any time during calendar year 2023, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
16   No
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
country right arrow
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
Yes
No
1a
During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
(1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
a disqualified person? ..............................
1a(2)
 
No
(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
1a(3)
 
No
(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
1a(4)
 
No
(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
1a(5)
 
No
(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
1a(6)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
1b
 
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)
 
No
(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
5a(5)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
5b
 
 
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........right arrow
d
If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................
5d
 
 
If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
6a
Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
a personal benefit contract? .............................
6a
 
No
b
Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
6b
 
No
If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
7a
At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....
7b
 
 
8
Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
excess parachute payment during the year? .........................
8
 
No
Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors
1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
(a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation
 (If not paid, enter
-0-) 		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
other allowances
Esper A Petersen Dir/President
5.00 		5,000    
1 E Belvidere Road
Grayslake,IL60030
Ann Petersen Dir/VP
5.00 		5,000    
1 E Belvidere Road
Grayslake,IL60030
Esper A Petersen III Director
1.00 		2,000    
1 E Belvidere Road
Grayslake,IL60030
Stephanie Gullo Secretary
1.00 		1,000    
1 E Belvidere Road
Grayslake,IL60030
Jennifer Ashworth Asst Secretary
1.00 		1,000    
1 E Belvidere Road
Grayslake,IL60030
Adam Morley Treasurer
1.00 		1,000    
1 E Belvidere Road
Grayslake,IL60030
2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
employee benefit
plans and deferred
compensation 		(e) Expense account,
other allowances
NONE
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................right arrow  
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Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)
3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right 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  
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
9,582,585
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
374,197
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
4,402,845
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
14,359,627
e
Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
1e
0
2
Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
2
 
3
Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
3
14,359,627
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
215,394
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
14,144,233
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
707,212
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
707,212
2a
Tax on investment income for 2022 from Part V, line 5.......
2a
8,617
b
Income tax for 2022. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
8,617
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
698,595
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
 
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
698,595
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
698,595
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
693,377
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
1b
 
2
Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes...............................
2
 
3
Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
a
Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
3a
 
b
Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
3b
 
4
Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4. .......
4
693,377
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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 7 698,595
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2022:
a Enter amount for 2022 only....... 535,346
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: right arrow$ 693,377
a Applied to 2022, but not more than line 2a 535,346
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
(Election required—see instructions)..... 		 
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
required—see instructions)........ 		0
d Applied to 2023 distributable amount..... 158,031
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 .......... 		540,564
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)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 10
Part XIII
Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)
1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2023, enter the date of the ruling ...... right arrow
 
b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
income from Part I or the minimum
investment return from Part IX for each
year listed .......... 		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
(a) 2023 (b) 2022 (c) 2021 (d) 2020
         
b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........          
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
line 4 for each year listed ..... 		         
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
for active conduct of exempt activities .......... 		         
e Qualifying distributions made directly
for active conduct of exempt activities.
Subtract line 2d from line 2c .... 		         
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......          
(2) Value of assets qualifying
under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)		          
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
of minimum investment return shown in
Part IX, line 6 for each year listed .. 		         
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross
investment income (interest,
dividends, rents, payments
on securities loans (section
512(a)(5)), or royalties) .... 		         
(2) Support from general public
and 5 or more exempt
organizations as provided in
section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii).... 		         
(3) Largest amount of support
from an exempt organization		          
(4) Gross investment income          
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
Check here right arrow
aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
Esper A Petersen Foundation
1 E Belvidere Road
Grayslake,IL60030
(847) 336-0900
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
No required form - Solicitations should include specific plans for the use of grants received, proof of 501(c)(3) status, and financial information regarding the organization.
cAny submission deadlines:
No specific deadlines
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
Any restrictions are determined during the evaluation process.
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 11
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (continued)
3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient If recipient is an individual,
show any relationship to
any foundation manager
or substantial contributor
 Foundation
status of
recipient 		Purpose of grant or
contribution 		Amount
Name and address (home or business)
aPaid during the year
Villa Esperanza


2060 E Villa Street
Pasadena,CA91107 		  PC Provide for special needs children, adults and their families 1,000
Los Angeles Opera


135 North Grand Ave
Los Angeles,CA90012 		  PC Support the opera's educational and community programs 35,000
Planned Parenthood


1920 Marengo St
Los Angeles,CA90033 		  PC Provide affordable access to a full range of reproductive health care 30,000
Cedars Sinai Medical Center


8700 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles,CA90048 		  PC Provide affordable health care 40,000
Salvation Army


PO Box 5365
Oxnard,CA93031 		  PC Support the adult rehabilitation center 30,000
West Los Angeles Symphony Inc


PO Box 25115
Los Angeles,CA90028 		  PC To help bring world-class musical experiences to the greater Los Angeles area. 2,500
Madison Project at Santa Monica Col


1900 Pico Blvd
Santa Monica,CA90405 		  PC To support education programs for the Broad Stage. 50,000
VC Colab Foundation


1672 Donlon St
Ventura,CA93003 		  PC Advance education and science, combat community deterioration and lessen the burdens of government 100,000
Ventura Cnty Animal Services Founda


600 Aviation Dr
Camarillo,CA93010 		  PC To improve the lives of animals at the facility 500
Village of Grayslake


10 S Seymour
Grayslake,IL60030 		  GOV To share engaging programs and exhibitions through the years 4,500
The Danish Home Foundation


5656 N Newcastle Ave
Chicago,IL60631 		  PC To support communities centered in Danish and Scandinavian customs 5,000
Bear Valley Comm Healthcare Dist Fo


PO Box 6142
Big Bear Lake,CA92315 		  PC To provide more comprehensive medical care and emergency services. 50,000
Beit T'Shuvah


8831 Venice Blvd
Los Angeles,CA90034 		  PC To support its holistic approach model program to change the stigma of addiction and heal the suffering. 6,000
Animal Tracks


10234 Escondido Canyon Rd
Santa Clarita,CA91390 		  PC To help keep wildlife preserved and to keep rescue animals healthy & fed. 20,000
The Rescue Train


13027 Victory Blvd Suite 522
North Hollywood,CA91606 		  PC To help eliminate animal suffering and euthanasia through hands on rescue work. 20,000
Saving K9 Lives Plus


17412 Ventura Blvd 911
Encino,CA91316 		  PC To provide public awareness of the growing population of homeless animals and animals being euthanized in crowded shelters. 5,000
Ventura County Sheriff Foundation


PO Box 3007
Camarillo,CA93011 		  PC To promote civic spirit and public safety in support of the Ventura County Sheriff's office. 1,000
Rotary Club of Grayslake Foundation


PO Box 886
Grayslake,IL60030 		  PC Suport scholarships for local high school and community college students and support local food banks 2,000
The Pepper Foundation


3940 Laurel Canyon Blvd 735
Studio City,CA91604 		  PC Support rescuing senior and special needs animals 10,000
OC Pom Rescue


170 E Yorba Linda Blvd Suite 523
Placentia,CA92870 		  PC Support rescue of the Pomeranian breed and educate about responsible dog ownership 25,000
The Foundation for Pierce College


6201 Winnetka Ave
Woodland Hills,CA91371 		  PC Support development of resources to support educational programs, students and campus 15,000
Maltese Rescue California


10040 West Dr
Desert Hot Springs,CA92240 		  PC Support rescue of Maltese and other small dog breeds; support education of responsible dog ownership 5,000
Ventura County Taxpayers Foundation


PO Box 3878
Ventura,CA93006 		  PC Support informing taxpayers on issues effecting Ventura County and the wise use of public money 150,000
LA Cty Museum of Natural History Fo


900 Exposition Blvd
Los Angeles,CA93006 		  PC Support preservation and education of the natural history surrounding Los Angeles and developing new exhibits 15,000
Southern Christian Ldrshp Conf of S


6709 La Tijera Blvd 558
Los Angeles,CA90045 		  PC Educate youth and adults in personal responsibility, leadership potential, and community service 1,000
Dream Fetchers


8192 Sancove Circle 106
Huntington Beach,CA92646 		  PC To support rescue, training and providing animal assisted activities therapies 10,000
A Purposeful Rescue


PO Box 351901
Los Angeles,CA90035 		  PC To help homeless pets in need 10,000
Shepherds Paws Animal Rescue


4997 Shadow Canyon Rd
Templeton,CA93465 		  PC To help large and medical dogs in need 5,000
Frosted Faces Foundation


1448 Pine St
Ramona,CA92065 		  PC To help senior dogs in need 10,000
Chicagoland Eskie Rescue


PO Box 1421
Elmhurst,IL60126 		  PC To support rescue and rehiring of American Eskimo dogs and Pomeranians 10,000
Southern CA Pomeranian Rescue


14252 Culver Dr Suite A-281
Irvine,CA92604 		  PC To support rescue and rehabilitation of small dogs 10,000
Rins Rescue


2400 Maciel Lane
Crescent City,CA95531 		  PC To support rescue and rehabilitation of homeless pets 5,000
Linda Blair Worldheart Foundation


4400 W Riverside Dr Ste 110-1003
Burbank,CA92604 		  PC To support rehabilitation and rehoming of abused and neglected animals 5,000
One Nation Under God Christian Chur


PO Box 875
Lynwood,CA90262 		  PC To support homeless people in need 1,000
Total .................................right arrow 3a 689,500
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 ........... 		    14 9,989  
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 202,434  
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......          
bNot debt-financed property.....     16 408,923  
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
7 Other investment income .....          
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory ............ 		        31,503
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) ..   621,346 31,503
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
652,849
(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
Part XV-B
Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
Line No.
DownArrow 		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to
the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
instructions.)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 13
Part XVI
Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
1
Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
Yes
No
a
Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
(1) Cash...................................
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Other assets.................................
1a(2)
 
No
b
Other transactions:
(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
1b(1)
 
No
(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
1b(2)
 
No
(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
1b(3)
 
No
(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
1b(4)
 
No
(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
1b(5)
 
No
(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
1b(6)
 
No
c
Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
1c
 
No
d
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
(a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
2a
Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
b
If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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.
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May the IRS discuss this return
with the preparer shown below?
See instructions.
Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date Check if self-
employed right arrow		 PTIN
Firm's name SmallBullet
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Software Version: 2023v5.1


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TY 2023 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
Esper A Petersen Foundation
EIN:
36-6125570
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
Dam, Snell & Taveirne, Ltd 11,250 7,373 0 3,877
Nordic Properties, Ltd 1,800 1,800 0 0

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TY 2023 DepreciationSchedule
Name:
Esper A Petersen Foundation
EIN:
36-6125570
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
Life (# of years)		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included
Improvement 1992-06-30 5,142 4,980 SL 31.5000 162 162    
Roof 1994-06-30 1,500 1,141 SL 2.56 % 38 38    
Doors 1994-06-30 2,550 2,051 SL 39.0000 65 65    
Improvement 1996-06-30 8,300 5,576 SL 39.0000 213 213    
Doors 1996-06-30 6,990 5,023 SL 39.0000 179 179    
HVAC 1997-06-30 3,050 2,093 SL 39.0000 78 78    
Improvements 1997-06-30 5,228 3,593 SL 39.0000 134 134    
Improvements 1998-06-30 8,564 5,635 SL 39.0000 220 220    
Improvements 1998-01-01 125,189 83,905 SL 39.0000 3,210 3,210    
Improvements 1992-06-30 38,419 37,259 SL 31.5000 1,160 1,160    
Improvements 1996-06-30 18,185 13,072 SL 39.0000 466 466    
Improvement 1997-06-30 1,055 723 SL 39.0000 27 27    
HVAC 1993-08-01 6,921 5,601 SL 39.0000 177 177    
Improvement 1992-04-01 2,670 2,608 SL 31.5000 62 62    
Roof 1993-05-01 16,677 15,675 SL 31.5000 529 529    
Improvement 1994-06-30 55,270 43,330 SL 39.0000 1,417 1,417    
2495 - Building 1993-02-12 190,000 175,182 SL 31.5000 6,032 6,032    
Improvement 1993-12-01 171,378 137,077 SL 39.0000 4,394 4,394    
Improvement 1994-06-30 7,870 6,175 SL 39.0000 202 202    
Improvement 1995-06-30 5,434 4,075 SL 39.0000 139 139    
Driveway 1996-06-30 6,264 4,513 SL 39.0000 161 161    
810 Improvements 2002-03-01 14,817 7,901 SL 2.56 % 380 380    
2495 Office renovation 2004-04-13 22,601 10,833 SL 2.56 % 579 579    
2451 Dock pit & leveler 2004-05-31 7,666 3,669 SL 2.56 % 197 197    
2451 Rehab unit 2471 2004-07-28 5,950 2,824 SL 2.56 % 153 153    
2371 Truck dock concrete 2004-06-01 10,462 4,970 SL 2.56 % 268 268    
2451 build-out Taz Freigh 2005-03-23 97,822 44,625 SL 2.56 % 2,508 2,508    
4250 Building 2014-02-01 148,042 33,695 SL 2.56 % 3,796 3,796    
4250 Roof 2014-02-01 20,510 4,669 SL 2.56 % 526 526    
2371-2385 Roof 2013-07-03 167,508 40,627 SL 2.56 % 4,295 4,295    
4250 Fire alarm system 2014-02-01 10,378 2,361 SL 2.56 % 266 266    
4250 Garage doors 2014-02-01 3,315 754 SL 2.56 % 85 85    
4250 6 doors 2014-02-01 1,030 231 SL 2.56 % 26 26    
4250 Renovation 2014-02-01 150,235 34,192 SL 2.56 % 3,852 3,852    
4250 Sprinkler system 2014-02-01 5,693 1,296 SL 2.56 % 146 146    
Parking lot 2021-05-27 66,970 7,069 SL 15.0000 4,465 4,465    
Parking lot 2021-05-27 46,350 4,893 SL 15.0000 3,090 3,090    

TY 2023 InvestmentsLandSchedule2
Name:
Esper A Petersen Foundation
EIN:
36-6125570
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Category/ Item Cost/Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
Buildings 3,091,260 2,432,846 658,414 4,401,100
Land 397,553   397,553  

TY 2023 OtherAssetsSchedule
Name:
Esper A Petersen Foundation
EIN:
36-6125570
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
Utility deposit 1,745 1,745 1,745


TY 2023 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
Esper A Petersen Foundation
EIN:
36-6125570
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
Office and insurance 2,911 2,911    
Rental Expenses 207,513 207,513    


TY 2023 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
Name:
Esper A Petersen Foundation
EIN:
36-6125570
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
Tenants' deposits 51,992 51,992
Miscellaneous payable 133 133


TY 2023 TaxesSchedule
Name:
Esper A Petersen Foundation
EIN:
36-6125570
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
Excise tax based on investment income 5,953