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
JAMES A GAMMON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)GEORGE CARBERRY 9191 BROADWAY
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
MERRILLVILLE, IN46410
A Employer identification number

62-1474246
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(219) 769-1313
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$3,320,650J 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 1,061 1,061  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 98,814 93,457  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 -24,335
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 1,358,399
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...  
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........ 75,540 94,518  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 9,000     9,000
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
6,315     6,315
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
2,000 1,893    
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
399 399    
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 list of attachments
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
52,453 36,864   13,500
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 70,167 39,156   28,815
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 140,732 140,732
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 210,899 39,156   169,547
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -135,359
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 55,362
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)
Page 2
Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 291,677 49,777 49,777
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)....... 1,165,329 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,306,343 		1,596,628
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 738,359 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,228,585 		1,160,260
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).......... 1,024,963 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
500,264 		500,693
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
13,292
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 3,220,328 3,084,969 3,320,650
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
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........ 4,852,675 4,852,675
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds -1,632,347 -1,767,706
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 3,220,328 3,084,969
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 3,220,328 3,084,969
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
3,220,328
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-135,359
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
3,084,969
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
3,084,969
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 AM#9618 76.000 ABBOTT LABORATORIES P 2022-09-07 2023-10-27
b AM#9618 26.009 ALLSTATE CORP P 2023-10-02 2023-10-13
c AM#9618 6.675 ANALOG DEVICES INC P 2023-09-14 2023-10-13
d AM#9618 392.716 EXXON MOBIL CORP P 2022-12-09 2023-01-31
e AM#9618 11.000 FEDEX P 2022-09-07 2023-01-31
AM#9618 1541.649 HUNTINGTON BANCSHS INC P 2023-10-13 2023-10-27
AM#9618 30.000 MARSH & MCLENNAN COS INC P 2023-01-31 2023-10-13
AM#9618 27.581 MERCK & COMPANY INC P 2023-10-06 2023-10-13
AM#9618 40.000 MONDELEZ INTL P 2023-10-13 2023-10-27
AM#9618 25.000 PNC FINL P 2022-12-15 2023-10-13
AM#9618 22.910 PRUDENTIAL FINL INC P 2023-09-14 2023-10-13
AM#9618 892.308 SANOFI SPON ADR P 2023-06-23 2023-10-13
AM#9618 286.044 TARGET CORP P 2023-09-11 2023-10-13
AM#9618 318.000 ABBOTT LABORATORIES P 2021-06-16 2023-01-31
AM#9618 311.303 ALLSTATE CORP P 2022-10-03 2023-10-13
AM#9618 245.889 ANALOG DEVICES INC P 2022-09-08 2023-10-13
AM#9618 76.000 APPLE INC P 2020-04-01 2023-10-13
AM#9618 133.000 BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON P 2020-09-04 2023-10-13
AM#9618 30.000 BROADCOM INC P 2019-04-03 2023-10-13
AM#9618 17.000 COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP P 2021-06-16 2023-10-13
AM#9618 43.000 EOG RESOURCES INC P 2021-11-12 2023-10-13
AM#9618 9.000 ESSEX PROPERTY P 2022-09-07 2023-10-13
AM#9618 69.000 FEDEX P 2022-09-07 2023-10-13
AM#9618 10.000 HARTFORD FINL P 2021-11-12 2023-01-31
AM#9618 2776.33 HUNTINGTON BANCSHS INC P 2022-10-03 2023-10-27
AM#9618 41.000 JP MORGAN CHASE P 2019-04-03 2023-10-13
AM#9618 377.630 MERCK & COMPANY INC P 2022-10-07 2023-10-13
AM#9618 51.000 MICROSOFT CORP P 2020-04-01 2023-10-13
AM#9618 43.000 NEXTERA ENERGY P 2019-04-03 2023-10-27
AM#9618 250.000 PNC FINL P 2022-09-07 2023-10-13
AM#9618 23.000 PIONEER NATURAL P 2021-11-12 2023-10-13
AM#9618 20.000 PROLOGIS INC P 2020-01-30 2023-01-31
AM#9618 408.889 PRUDENTIAL FINL INC P 2022-09-15 2023-10-13
AM#9618 12.000 STRYKER CORP P 2022-09-07 2023-10-27
AM#9618 68.000 TJX COS P 2021-11-12 2023-10-13
AM#9618 27.000 VISA INC CL A P 2020-04-01 2023-10-13
AM#9618 23.000 WASTE MANAGEMENT P 2019-04-03 2023-10-27
AM#9618 27.000 MEDTRONIC PLC P 2019-04-03 2023-01-31
AM#6934 207.908 FT MKT STRGTH SEL 45 P 2022-06-27 2023-05-24
AM#6934 163.927 FT S&P TGT 25 P 2022-11-25 2023-01-09
AM#6934 321.574 LORD ABB NATL T/F P 2023-10-02 2023-10-13
AM#6934 177.725 LORD ABB HI INC P 2023-10-02 2023-10-13
AM#6934 1015.783 LORD ABB H/Y I P 2023-10-02 2023-10-13
AM#6934 196.693 EVENTIDE GILEAD P 2022-12-16 2023-10-13
AM#6934 12922.582 FT MKT STRGTH SEL 45 P 2021-12-27 2023-05-24
AM#6934 8933.855 FT S&P TGT 25 P 2022-01-07 2023-01-09
AM#6934 520.000 ISHS MBS P 2022-09-07 2023-10-13
AM#6934 8908.259 LORD ABB NATL T/F P 2022-10-03 2023-10-13
AM#6934 3986.513 LORD ABB HI INC P 2022-10-03 2023-10-13
AM#6934 15127.637 LORD ABB H/Y I P 2022-10-03 2023-10-13
AM#6934 3772.274 EVENTIDE GILEAD P 2022-09-07 2023-10-13
AM#6934 3150.000 NUVEEN QUAL MUN INCM FD P 2021-11-12 2023-10-13
AM#6934 790.000 SCHWAB INTRM US TRSY P 2022-09-07 2023-10-13
AM#6934 1225.00 SCHWAB S/T US TRSY P 2022-09-07 2023-10-13
Capital Gain Dividends      
(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 8,158   7,801 357
b 3,008   3,222 -214
c 1,161   1,185 -24
d 43,905   37,123 6,782
e 2,029   2,220 -191
15,615   16,659 -1,044
5,750   5,175 575
2,876   2,955 -79
2,609   2,443 166
3,016   3,750 -734
2,171   2,060 111
48,702   43,687 5,015
33,585   42,083 -8,498
34,912   29,685 5,227
35,999   35,863 136
42,779   34,332 8,447
13,783   4,578 9,205
16,975   11,094 5,881
27,270   9,187 18,083
9,222   6,448 2,774
5,672   4,065 1,607
1,994   2,464 -470
17,366   13,925 3,441
766   720 46
26,050   37,712 -11,662
5,972   4,340 1,632
39,375   32,753 6,622
16,957   7,773 9,184
2,417   2,032 385
30,882   35,192 -4,310
5,612   4,202 1,410
2,543   1,523 1,020
38,804   33,767 5,037
3,057   2,534 523
5,988   4,663 1,325
6,259   4,121 2,138
3,641   2,394 1,247
2,234   2,453 -219
1,858   1,711 147
1,580   1,519 61
3,174   3,762 -588
1,795   2,272 -477
6,085   7,462 -1,377
8,924   8,948 -24
115,465   125,779 -10,314
86,099   95,364 -9,265
45,832   49,925 -4,093
87,924   104,230 -16,306
40,264   50,968 -10,704
90,614   111,126 -20,512
171,148   171,616 -468
31,815   49,959 -18,144
37,801   40,049 -2,248
58,616   59,861 -1,245
      291
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       357
b       -214
c       -24
d       6,782
e       -191
      -1,044
      575
      -79
      166
      -734
      111
      5,015
      -8,498
      5,227
      136
      8,447
      9,205
      5,881
      18,083
      2,774
      1,607
      -470
      3,441
      46
      -11,662
      1,632
      6,622
      9,184
      385
      -4,310
      1,410
      1,020
      5,037
      523
      1,325
      2,138
      1,247
      -219
      147
      61
      -588
      -477
      -1,377
      -24
      -10,314
      -9,265
      -4,093
      -16,306
      -10,704
      -20,512
      -468
      -18,144
      -2,248
      -1,245
       
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 -24,335
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 -36
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) 1 770
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........................... 3 770
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- ..... 5 770
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2023 estimated tax payments and 2022 overpayment credited to 2023 6a 2,702
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b  
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 2,702
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 1,932
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2024 estimated taxright arrow1,932 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 arrowIN
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 arrowGEORGE CARBERRY Telephone no.right arrow (219) 769-1313

Located atright arrow9191 BROADWAYMERRILLVILLEIN ZIP+4right arrow464107043
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)
Yes
 
(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
1a(5)
 
No
(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
1a(6)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
1b
 
No
c
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
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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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
VIOLA ANN GAMMON BOTTERMAN Dir/V.P.
1.00 		3,000    
106 ST ANDREWS
SCHERERVILLE,IN46375
JAMES A GAMMON III Dir/PRES.
1.00 		3,000    
1055 VALE PARK ROAD
VALPARAISO,IN46385
GEORGE W CARBERRY DIR/SEC'Y
1.00 		3,000    
9191 BROADWAY
MERRILLVILLE,IN46410
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  
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 7
Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)
3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............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  
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 8
Part IX
Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
1
Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes:
a
Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
1a
3,106,029
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
201,176
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
3,307,205
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
3,307,205
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
49,608
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
3,257,597
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
162,880
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
162,880
2a
Tax on investment income for 2022 from Part V, line 5.......
2a
770
b
Income tax for 2022. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
770
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
162,110
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
 
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
162,110
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
162,110
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
169,547
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
169,547
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 9
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 7 162,110
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2022:
a Enter amount for 2022 only....... 140,732
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$ 169,547
a Applied to 2022, but not more than line 2a 140,732
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..... 28,815
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 .......... 		133,295
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 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)
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
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION


7272 GREENVILLE AVE
DALLAS,TX75231 		N/A PC MEDICAL RESEARCH 4,000
JUVENILE DIABETES FOUNDATION


200 VESEY ST 28TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10281 		N/A PC RESEARCH AND EDUCATION 46,732
ST JUDE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL


501 ST JUDE PLACE
MEMPHIS,TN38105 		N/A PC RESEARCH AND TREATMENT OF CHILDHOOD CANCER 15,000
HOSPICE OF THE CALUMET AREA


600 SUPERIOR AVE
MUNSTER,IN46321 		N/A PC CARE OF THE TERMINALLY ILL 5,000
FAMILY OUTREACH MINISTRIES


753 N CALUMET AVENUE
VALPARAISO,IN46383 		N/A PC SOCIAL SERVICES INCLUDING EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 24,000
LA RABIDA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL


6501 S PROMONTORY DRIVE
CHICAGO,IL60649 		N/A PC MEDICAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN 2,500
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES


1301 W 22ND ST SUITE 905
OAK BROOK,IL60523 		N/A PC CARE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES 7,500
THE CRU FOUNDATION


100 LAKE HART DRIVE SUITE 3600
ORLANDO,FL32832 		N/A PC RELIGIOUS TRAINING 16,000
WITTENBERG VILLAGELUTHERAN LIFE COM


1200 EAST LUTHER DRIVE
CROWN POINT,IN46307 		N/A PC ELDERLY CARE 10,000
RILEY CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION


30 S MERIDIAN ST STE 200
INDIANAPOLIS,IN46204 		N/A PC MEDICAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN 10,000
Total .................................right arrow 3a 140,732
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. right arrow 3b  
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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 1,061  
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 98,814  
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 -24,335  
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) ..   75,540  
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
75,540
(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.
right arrow right arrow
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
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50000 DOLLAR GEN CORP SR 4.150% 110125 50,972 49,182
45000 GE CAP SVCS GTD SUB 7.50% 082135 60,202 53,254
40000 GOLDMAN SACHS GRP SR 6.25% 020141 49,863 44,681
40000 INTEL CORP SR NOTE 4.25% 121542 42,373 36,198
40000 JPM CHASE SUB NOTE 5.625% 081643 46,605 42,045
50000 KLA-TENCOR CORP SR 4.65% 110124 50,365 49,703
45000 ORACLE CORP NOTE 5.375% 071540 53,595 44,347
40000 QUALCOMM INC NOTE 4.80% 052045 41,474 39,799
40000 VERIZON COMM INC NOTE 6.55% 091543 51,795 46,266
50000 WELLS FARGO MED TERM 4.3% 072227 51,446 48,969
40000 JP MORGAN CHASE BANK CD 123124 45,358 38,232
45000 MONSANTO CO NEW SR NOTE 4.2% 45,349 36,068
40000 BANK MONTREAL NOTE 0% 07312024 47,637 47,904
45000 INTL BUS MACHS 5.6% 11302039 54,805 47,601
250000.00 FIRST SAVGS BK JEFFERSONVL, IN 250,005 250,000
125000.00 ASSOC BK NA GREEN BAY WI 125,005 125,000
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595.507 MEDTRONIC PLC 54,044 49,058
49.205 BROADCOM INC 20,524 54,925
306.183 JPMORGAN CHASE 35,798 52,082
739.765 NEXTERA ENERGY 44,039 44,933
256.269 WASTE MANAGEMENT INC 30,170 45,898
445 ABBOTT LABORATORIES 40,192 48,981
356.922 AMERICAN WATER WORKS CO 49,391 47,110
246.625 APPLE INC 20,860 47,483
355.736 BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON HDG CORP 31,447 45,502
811.000 BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB CO 48,463 41,612
125.775 MICROSOFT CORP 26,627 47,296
181.363 VISA INC CL A 32,906 47,218
76.443 COSTCO 30,782 50,458
332.525 EOG RESOURCES INC 32,701 40,219
588.171 HARTFORD FINL SVS GRP 42,000 47,277
867.028 NASDAQ INC 43,189 50,409
174.777 PIONEER NATURAL RES 33,693 39,304
476.046 TJX COS INC 32,917 44,658
199.232 ESSEX PROP TR INC 51,099 49,398
180.720 FEDEX CORP 35,917 45,717
541.894 GILEAD SCIENCES INC 36,121 43,899
224.062 HERSHEY CO 50,694 41,774
426.454 PROLOGIS INC 36,958 56,846
158.436 STRYKER CORP 33,621 47,445
173 GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP 41,434 44,923
224.585 MARSCH & MCLENNAN CO INC 38,886 42,552
113 MASTERCARD INC CL A 44,723 48,196
634 MONDELEZ INTL INC CL A 38,718 45,921
151 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC 43,489 47,277
381.832 PAYCHEX INC 45,188 45,480
121.257 S&P GLOBAL INC 44,232 53,416
259 WALMART INC 41,249 40,832
145 CMS ENERGY CORP 7,908 8,420
300 CORNING INC 7,973 9,135
20 NVIDIA CORP 8,059 9,904
93 TAIWAN SEMI MANUFACTURING 8,018 9,672
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5511.754 EVENTIDE LTD TERM BD CL I AT COST 56,950 56,055
17156.754 ARES RE INC TR CL T AT COST 150,000 139,695
3228.370 ARES INDUSTRIAL REIT INC AT COST 50,000 43,386
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