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
2024
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2024, or tax year beginning 01-01-2024 , and ending 12-31-2024
Name of foundation
THE RICHARD L AND FREDA K FLERLAGE
FOUNDATION C/O SUSAN FLERLAGE
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)9020 S DUNNS FARM
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
MAPLE CITY, MI49664
A Employer identification number

31-1066269
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(231) 649-0736
C right arrow
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. right arrow
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... right arrow
E right arrow
H Check type of organization:
F right arrow
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)right arrow$2,071,089J 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 22 22  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 30,106 30,106  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 157,906
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 767,842
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 157,906
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
144 144  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 188,178 188,178  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 1,800 0   1,800
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
2,507 2,507   2,507
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3,898 3,898   3,898
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
23,600 23,600   23,600
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 31,805 30,005   31,805
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 92,000 92,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 123,805 30,005   123,805
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 64,373
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 158,173
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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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............. 30,764 46,630 46,630
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)....... 1,645,578 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,694,085 		2,024,459
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)..........      
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) 1,676,342 1,740,715 2,071,089
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........ 461,497 461,497
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 1,214,845 1,279,218
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 1,676,342 1,740,715
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 1,676,342 1,740,715
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
1,676,342
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
64,373
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
1,740,715
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
1,740,715
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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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 UBS ACCOUNT B9781 P 2024-12-31  
b UBS ACCOUNT B9781 P 2024-12-31  
c UBS ACCOUNT B9768 P 2024-12-31  
d UBS ACCOUNT B9768 P 2024-12-31  
e CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS P    
(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 49,316   57,842 -8,526
b 396,123   295,146 100,977
c 25,293   23,593 1,700
d 296,991   233,355 63,636
e 119     119
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       -8,526
b       100,977
c       1,700
d       63,636
e       119
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 2 157,906
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 2,199
b All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 2,199
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 2,199
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2024 estimated tax payments and 2023 overpayment credited to 2024 6a 2,665
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 2,665
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......right arrow 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...right arrow 10 466
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2025 estimated taxright arrow466 Refundedright arrow 11 0
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part VI-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. right arrow$ 0(2) On foundation managers.right arrow$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.right arrow$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
round bullet By language in the governing instrument, or
round bullet By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument? ................
6
Yes
 
7
Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
and Part XIV..................................
7
Yes
 
8a
Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
right arrowOH
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 2024 or the taxable year beginning in 2024? 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 arrowSUE FLERLAGE Telephone no.right arrow (231) 649-0736

Located atright arrow9020 S DUNNS FARM ROADMAPLE CITYMI ZIP+4right arrow49664
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 2024, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
16   No
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
country right arrow
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
Yes
No
1a
During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
(1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
a disqualified person? ..............................
1a(2)
 
No
(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
1a(3)
 
No
(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
1a(4)
 
No
(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
1a(5)
 
No
(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
1a(6)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
1b
 
 
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........right arrow
d
Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2024? .............
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 2024, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2024?....................
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 2024 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 2024.) .....................
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 2024? ..
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
SUE FLERLAGE PRESIDENT
1.00 		900 0 0
9020 S DUNNS FARM RD
MAPLE CITY,MI49664
DANIEL B FLERLAGE TRUSTEE
0.00 		0 0 0
881 BOSTWICK ROAD
ITHICA,NY14850
S THOMAS FLERLAGE TRUSTEE
0.00 		0 0 0
9020 S DUNNS FARM RD
MAPLE CITY,MI49664
JOHN N SEAMAN JR TRUSTEE
0.00 		0 0 0
8380 S LAKESHORE DRIVE
CEDAR,MI49621
MAUREEN DORAN TRUSTEE
0.00 		0 0 0
8082 W LATTER ROAD
EMPIRE,MI49630
SHAWN YOUNG TRUSTEE
0.00 		0 0 0
1098 WAYNOKA DRIVE
LAKE WAYNOKA,OH45171
MOLLY FLERLAGE SECRETARY
1.00 		900 0 0
115 FRANKLIN ST
ITHACA,NY14850
CHRISTINE B KAUFFMANN TRUSTEE
0.00 		0 0 0
6919 MT VERNON AVENUE
CINCINNATI,OH45227
ELLA BUSHNELL TRUSTEE
0.00 		0 0 0
1811 ARRASTRA GULCH DRIVE
HELENA,MT59601
ALEX BENNETT TRUSTEE
0.00 		0 0 0
68 W FERRY ST
DETROIT,MI48202
2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
employee benefit
plans and deferred
compensation 		(e) Expense account,
other allowances
NONE
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................right arrow 0
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Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)
3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right arrow0
Part VIII-A
Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
1  
2  
3  
4  
Part VIII-B
Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
1  
2  
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3  
Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................right arrow0
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Part IX
Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
1
Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes:
a
Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
1a
2,005,336
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
49,267
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
2,054,603
e
Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
1e
0
2
Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
2
0
3
Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
3
2,054,603
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
30,819
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
2,023,784
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
101,189
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
101,189
2a
Tax on investment income for 2024 from Part V, line 5 .......
2a
2,199
b
Income tax for 2024. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
2,199
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
98,990
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
98,990
6
Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
6
0
7
Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
7
98,990
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
123,805
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
1b
0
2
Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes...............................
2
 
3
Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
a
Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
3a
 
b
Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
3b
 
4
Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4. .......
4
123,805
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Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus 		(b)
Years prior to 2023 		(c)
2023 		(d)
2024
1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Part X, line 7 98,990
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2024:
a Enter amount for 2023 only....... 0
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20 0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024:
a From 2019...... 3,790
b From 2020......  
c From 2021...... 34,217
d From 2022...... 62,294
e From 2023...... 220,374
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 320,675
4Qualifying distributions for 2024 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 123,805
a Applied to 2023, but not more than line 2a 0
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
(Election required—see instructions)..... 		0
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
required—see instructions)........ 		0
d Applied to 2024 distributable amount..... 98,990
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 24,815
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2024. 0 0
(If an amount appears in column (d), the
same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6Enter the net total of each column as
indicated below:
a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 345,490
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
line 4b from line 2b .......... 		0
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
income for which a notice of deficiency has
been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
tax has been previously assessed...... 		0
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
—see instructions ........... 		0
e Undistributed income for 2023. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions ............. 		0
f Undistributed income for 2024. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2025 .......... 		0
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
be required - see instructions) ....... 		0
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2019 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		3,790
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2025.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		341,700
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2020....  
b Excess from 2021.... 34,217
c Excess from 2022.... 62,294
d Excess from 2023.... 220,374
e Excess from 2024.... 24,815
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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 2024, 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) 2024 (b) 2023 (c) 2022 (d) 2021
         
b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........          
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
line 4 for each year listed ..... 		         
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
for active conduct of exempt activities .......... 		         
e Qualifying distributions made directly
for active conduct of exempt activities.
Subtract line 2d from line 2c .... 		         
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......          
(2) Value of assets qualifying
under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)		          
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
of minimum investment return shown in
Part IX, line 6 for each year listed .. 		         
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross
investment income (interest,
dividends, rents, payments
on securities loans (section
512(a)(5)), or royalties) .... 		         
(2) Support from general public
and 5 or more exempt
organizations as provided in
section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii).... 		         
(3) Largest amount of support
from an exempt organization		          
(4) Gross investment income          
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
Check here right arrow if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d. See instructions
aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
SUSAN FLERLAGE
PO BOX 43288
CINCINNATI,OH45243
(231) 334-3740
PRUNIE@CENTURYTEL.NET
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
ANNUAL FOUNDATION GRANTS ARE DETERMINED AT YEAR END. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THAT CALENDAR YEAR, APPLICANTS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY OCTOBER 1. A COPY OF THE IRS 501 (C)(3)TAX EXEMPT DETERMINATION LETTER MUST BE INCLUDED. A COMPLETED GRAT APPLICATION AND INFORMATION FORM IS ALSO REQUIRED.
cAny submission deadlines:
OCTOBER 1 OF A GIVEN YEAR WITH DISTRIBUTIONS MADE BY MARCH 15 OF THE FOLLOWING YEAR
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT MAKE GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS. THE FOUNDATION'S PRINCIPAL INTERESTS ARE: EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH CARE, HUMAN RELATIONS, QUALITY OF LIFE
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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

100 FRIENDS

741 AMIGOS WAY APT 7C
NEWPORT BEACH,CA92660 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN ASIA STRUGGLING TO SURVIVE IN REFUGEE CAMPS WITH BASIC NECESSITIES. 10,000

COMMUNITY MATTERS (OPPORTUNITY MATTERS INC)

2104 SAINT MICHAEL STREET
CINCINNATI,OH45204 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO ASSIST IN ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY BY PURCHASING FRESH FOOD SUPPLIES TO DISTRIBUTE AT THE COMMUNITY MARKET FOOD PANTRY IN LOWER PRICE HILL. 2,000

CRAYONS TO COMPUTERS

1350 TENNESSEE AVENUE
CINCINNATI,OH45229 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO PURCHASE CORE EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS FOR TEACHERS TO ACCESS AS NEEDED. 2,000

FLOW (FOR LOVE OF WATER)

440 E FRONT STREET
TRAVERSE CITY,MI49684 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY DEVELOPING A LEGAL ROADMAP TO SHUTTING DOWN LINE 5, PROVIDING CRUCIAL LEGAL & SCIENTIFIC SUPPORT TO THE EFFORT TO DECOMMISSION THE DUAL PIPELINES, LOCATED IN OPEN WATERS OF THE GREAT LAKES, BY FORCING COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC TRUST LAWS. 5,000

HEALTHY FOOD FOR ALL

615 WILLOW AVENUE
ITHACA,NY14850 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY MAKING FRESH, QUALITY PRODUCE ACCESSIBLE TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES, 8,000

LITERACY NETWORK OF GREATER CINCINNATI

1200 GEST ST
CINCINNATI,OH45203 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY HELP TO SUPPORT A NEW BOOK DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM IN THE HOMES OF LOW-INCOME CHILDREN. 2,000

MAY WE HELP

7501 WOOSTER PIKE
CINCINNATI,OH45227 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO CONNECT INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO SKILLED VOLUNTEERS WHO CAN INVENT, MODIFY OR ADAPT DEVICES TO ALLOW THEM TO GAIN INDEPENDENCE AND/OR PURSURE THEIR PASSIONS. 5,000

ON THE GROUND GLOBAL

806 RED DRIVE SUITE 150
TRAVERSE CITY,MI49684 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY THIS FUNDING WILL BE USED SPECIFICALLY FOR FEES RELATED TO SPECIALIZED INSTUCTORS TO AID IN TRAINING WOMEN IN CONFLICT ZONES OF EASTERN CONGO. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES TRAINING IN LITERACY, BASIC MATH, LENDING/LOANING CLUB, BUSINESS TRAINING, LIFE SKILLS, FAMILY VISIONING SESSIONS AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE AWARENESS. 10,000

PENINSULA HOUSING

PO BOX 555
SUTTONS BAY,MI49682 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO ASSIST IN HIRING CONSULTANTS TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A DETAILED BUSINESS PLAN, COMMUNICATION PLAN, BUDGET PROJECTIONS, PROJECT FUNDING MODELS AND OTHER STRATEGIC TOOLS. PENINSULA HOUSING IS RESPONDING TO THE SEVERE HOUSING SHORTAGE IN NORTHERN MICHIGAN. 7,000

ROW BY ROW

PO BOX 251
EMPIRE,MI49630 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY THE PURPOSE OF THIS FUNDING REQUEST IS TO ASSIST WITH REPLACEMENT OF A USED PICKUP TRUCK FOR COLLECTING AND DISTRIBUTING FOOD TO THOSE IN NEED IN AND AROUND THE AREA OF ANTIGUA, GUATEMALA. 2,000

SOARING UNLIMITED HAITI

PO BOX 631
HOLT,MI48842 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY SUSTAINABLE WOMEN AND FAMILY HEALTH CARE IN HAITI 8,000

TRANSFORM CINCINNATI (COMMUNITY SHARES OF GREATER CINCINNATI)

315 COURT STREET
CINCINNATI,OH25202 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO EXPAND MEETING GROUPS TO ASSLOW FOR SOME FAMILIES TO MEET OUTSIDE ON MOTNHLY MEETINGS AND OPEN THE GROUP UP FOR SEPARATE MEETINGS FOR DIFFERENT AGE GROUPS. 5,000

UPSPRING

PO BOX 23300
CINCINNATI,OH45223 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO HELP ADDRESS THE STAGGERING RATE OF CHILDHOOD HOMELESSNESS AND THE EDUCATIONAL BARRIERS MANY OF THESE STUDENTS FACE, THEY PROVIDE A SAFE PLACE FOR THESE CHILDREN TO GROW, THRIVE AND LEARN DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. 3,000

YOUTH FARM PROJECT INC

881 BOSTWICK ROAD
ITHACA,NY14850 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY SOCIAL JUSTICE IMMERSION IS AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM HELD DURING SPRING FOR BLACK, INDIGENOUS AND TEENS OF COLOR INTEREST IN CREATING SOCIAL CHANGE. IT IS A PLACE TO CONNECT, ORGANIZE, GATHER, LAUGH, PLAY, LEARN AND STEP UP, EXPANDING & DEEPENDING OUR COLLECTIVE IDEAS OF CHANGE. 6,000

EVERYBODY VS RACISM

2245 ROSA L PARKS BLVD PO BOX
282403
NASHVILLE,TN37228 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO PROVIDE RESOURCES RELATED TO HOUSING/HOMELESSNESS, HEALTHCARE ACCESS, AND CRITICAL ANTI-HUNGER SUPPORT SYSTEMS SUCH AS SNAP 2,000

FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY CENTER

PO BOX 51
SUTTONS BAY,MI49682 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TEEN DUAL EXCHANGE TRIP TO GUATEMALA 2,000

GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE CINCINNATI

732 MIDDLETON WAY SUITE 200
LOVELAND,OH45140 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY COLLEGE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM TO SUPPORT THE NEEDS OF REPLICABLE PLAYHOUES MODEL FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME 2,000

SEVEN VALLEYS HEALTH COALITION

2697 PARKS ROAD
MCGRAW,NY13101 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY AID STAFF MEMBERS WITH BETTER SYSTEMS FOR FOOD HANDLING AND TRAIN OTHER IN FOOD SAFETY. COALITION FOCUS IS FOOD RESCUEAND REDISTRIBUTION. 2,000

THE EAST END ADULT EDUCATION CENTER

2101 VANDIVER DRIVE
COLUMBIA,MO65202 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY PURCHASE GED LANGUARGE, AND MATH TEXTBOOKS AS WELL AS GED PRACTICE AND OFFICIAL GED TESTING. 2,000

UNADILLA COMMUNITY FARM EDUCATION CENTER INC

6180 COLLEGE STATION DRIVE
WILLIAMSBURG,KY40769 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY PROGRAM GROWS AND DELIVERS FREE, FRESH MEDICINAL HERBS TO MUTUAL AID GROUPS, FREE HERBAL CLINICS AND COMMUNITY APOTHECARIES TO INCREASE HERBAL HEALTH ACCESS. 2,000

WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN

200 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW TH FLOOR
WASHINGTON,DC20001 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO USE THE POWER OF FOOD TO SUPPORT COMMUNITIES IN NEED AROUND THE WORLD. 5,000
Total .................................right arrow 3a 92,000
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. right arrow 3b 0
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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 22  
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 30,106  
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......          
bNot debt-financed property.....          
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
7 Other investment income .....     14 144  
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory ............ 		    18 157,906  
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
11 Other revenue:
aOTHER INCOME 		    14    
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) .. 0 188,178 0
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
188,178
(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 (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 13
Part XVI
Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
1
Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
Yes
No
a
Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
(1) Cash...................................
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Other assets.................................
1a(2)
 
No
b
Other transactions:
(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
1b(1)
 
No
(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
1b(2)
 
No
(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
1b(3)
 
No
(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
1b(4)
 
No
(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
1b(5)
 
No
(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
1b(6)
 
No
c
Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
1c
 
No
d
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
(a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
2a
Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
b
If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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See instructions.
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TY 2024 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
THE RICHARD L AND FREDA K FLERLAGE
 
FOUNDATION C/O SUSAN FLERLAGE
EIN:
31-1066269
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ACCOUNTING FEES 2,507 2,507   2,507

TY 2024 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
Name:
THE RICHARD L AND FREDA K FLERLAGE
 
FOUNDATION C/O SUSAN FLERLAGE
EIN:
31-1066269
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
INVESTMENTS - CORPORATE STOCK 1,694,085 2,024,459

TY 2024 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
THE RICHARD L AND FREDA K FLERLAGE
 
FOUNDATION C/O SUSAN FLERLAGE
EIN:
31-1066269
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
UBS MANAGEMENT FEES 23,275 23,275   23,275
POSTAGE 325 325   325


TY 2024 OtherIncomeSchedule2
Name:
THE RICHARD L AND FREDA K FLERLAGE
 
FOUNDATION C/O SUSAN FLERLAGE
EIN:
31-1066269
Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
DIGITAL REALTY TRUST INC 144 144 144


TY 2024 TaxesSchedule
Name:
THE RICHARD L AND FREDA K FLERLAGE
 
FOUNDATION C/O SUSAN FLERLAGE
EIN:
31-1066269
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
FOREIGN TAX 2,000 2,000   2,000
FOREIGN TAX 1,698 1,698   1,698
TAXES PAID 200 200   200