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 04-01-2024 , and ending 03-31-2025
Name of foundation
VERNON F DALE CHARITABLE TRUST
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
PO BOX CHICAGO, IL60680
A Employer identification number

36-6639872
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(312) 630-6000
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$29,136,343J 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      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 875,268 875,153  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 984,104
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 7,021,527
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 984,104
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 0
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
218 218  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 1,859,590 1,859,475  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 158,420 39,605   118,815
14 Other employee salaries and wages......   0 0 0
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......   0 0  
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........       0
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
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2,500 1,250 0 1,250
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....       0
17 Interest...............       0
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
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30,463 10,516   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 0 0  
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......   0 0  
22 Printing and publications..........   0 0  
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
15     15
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 191,398 51,371 0 120,080
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 1,373,708 1,373,708
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 1,565,106 51,371 0 1,493,788
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 294,484
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 1,808,104
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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............. 337,087    
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........   124,678 124,678
3 Accounts receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow     0 0
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 arrow0      
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 15,509,830    
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......   Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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16,446,823 		22,475,695
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 7,204,700 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
6,775,818 		6,535,770
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)..........     0
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
200
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 23,051,617 23,347,319 29,136,343
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........ 23,051,617 23,347,319
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)..... 23,051,617 23,347,319
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 23,051,617 23,347,319
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
23,051,617
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
294,484
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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3
2,808
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
23,348,909
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
5
1,590
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
23,347,319
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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 3048. MFC FLEXSHARES TR MORNINGSTAR GLOBAL UPSTREAM NAT RES INDEX FD   2023-01-20 2024-10-10
b 9266. MFC ISHARES TR BROAD USD HIGH YIELD CORPORATE BD ETF   2024-10-28 2025-03-20
c 304.27 MFO NEUBERGER BERMAN EQUITY FDS INTL INSTITUTIONAL FD   2023-12-18 2024-10-28
d 68095.73 MFO NEUBERGER BERMAN EQUITY FDS INTL INSTITUTIONAL FD   2022-12-16 2024-10-28
e 11101.24 MFB NORTHN MID CAP INDEX FD FD   2023-09-12 2024-10-10
39719.09 MFB NORTHERN MULTI MANAGER GLOBAL LISTEDINFRASTRUCTURE FUND   2022-12-15 2024-10-28
79790.61 MFB NORTHN FDS MULTI-MANAGER EMERGING MKTS EQTY FD   2023-01-20 2024-10-28
367.35 MFB NORTHN HI YIELD FXD INC FD   2024-10-28 2024-10-28
501017.21 MFB NORTHN HI YIELD FXD INC FD   2022-08-24 2024-10-28
4208.75 MFB NORTHERN FDS STK INDEX FD   2023-09-12 2024-10-10
CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS P    
CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS P    
CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS P    
CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS P    
CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS P    
CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS P    
CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS P    
CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS P    
CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS P    
CAPITAL GAIN 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 124,835   138,623 -13,788
b 343,251   345,367 -2,116
c 4,184   3,691 493
d 936,317   594,833 341,484
e 250,000   226,749 23,251
505,227   432,593 72,634
1,251,117   956,904 294,213
2,237   2,237  
3,051,195   3,136,132 -84,937
250,000   200,294 49,706
      303,164
      303,164
      303,164
      303,164
      303,164
      303,164
      303,164
      303,164
      303,164
      303,164
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       -13,788
b       -2,116
c       493
d       341,484
e       23,251
      72,634
      294,213
       
      -84,937
      49,706
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
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 2 984,104
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 25,133
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 25,133
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 25,133
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2024 estimated tax payments and 2023 overpayment credited to 2024 6a 30,718
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  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 30,718
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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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 5,585
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2025 estimated taxright arrow5,585 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$   (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 arrowIL
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 arrowNORTHERN TRUST COMPANY Telephone no.right arrow (312) 630-6000

Located atright arrowPO BOX 803878CHICAGOIL ZIP+4right arrow60680
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)
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 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
NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY TRUSTEE
40 		158,420    
PO BOX 803878
CHICAGO,IL60680
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 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
29,837,716
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
0
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
29,837,716
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
29,837,716
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
447,566
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
29,390,150
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
1,469,508
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
1,469,508
2a
Tax on investment income for 2024 from Part V, line 5 .......
2a
25,133
b
Income tax for 2024. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
25,133
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
1,444,375
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
1,444,375
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
1,444,375
Part XI
Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
1
Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
a
Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
1a
1,493,788
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
1b
0
2
Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes...............................
2
0
3
Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
a
Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
3a
0
b
Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
3b
0
4
Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4. .......
4
1,493,788
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 9
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 1,444,375
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...... 91,657
b From 2020...... 193,862
c From 2021...... 2,291
d From 2022...... 211,407
e From 2023...... 189,982
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 689,199
4Qualifying distributions for 2024 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 1,493,788
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..... 1,444,375
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 49,413
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 5 738,612
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) ... 		91,657
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2025.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		646,955
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2020.... 193,862
b Excess from 2021.... 2,291
c Excess from 2022.... 211,407
d Excess from 2023.... 189,982
e Excess from 2024.... 49,413
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).)
NA
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.
NA
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 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 (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

ONALASKA HIGH SCHOOL

700 HILLTOPPER PL
Onalaska,WI54650 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 34,682

GUNDERSEN MEDICAL FOUNDATION

1836 SOUTH AVE
La Crosse,WI54601 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 138,934

HOLMEN HIGH SCHOOL

1001 MCHUGH RD
Holmen,WI54636 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 27,784

FATHER FLANAGANS BOYS HOME

234 MONSKY DR
Boys Town,NE68010 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 41,676

ST JOSEPH'S CATHEDRAL

212 E BROAD ST
Columbus,OH43215 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 27,784

GATEWAY AREA BOY SCOUTS

2600 QUARRY RD
La Crosse,WI54601 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 13,892

NATIONAL JEWISH MEDICAL & RESEARCH
CENTER
1400 JACKSON STREET
Denver,CO80206 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 69,474

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER LA CROSSE

811 8TH ST S
La Crosse,WI54601 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 13,892

ONALASKA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

212 4TH AVE N
Onalaska,WI54650 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 6,994

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH

612 N RANDALL AVE
Janesville,WI53545 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 13,892

ST PAUL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

846 N MENARD AVE
Chicago,IL60651 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 13,892

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

PO BOX 22478
Oklahoma City,OK73123 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 6,946

SALVATION ARMY CHICAGO METROPOLITAN

5040 N PULASKI RD
Chicago,IL60630 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 6,946

AMERICAN RED CROSS
SCENIC BLUFFS CHAPTER
2927 LOSEY BLVD S
La Crosse,WI54601 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 6,946

FIRST PREBYTERIAN CHURCH OF GALESVILLE

20237 W RIDGE AVE
Galesville,WI54630 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 6,946

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH

900 MICHIGAN AVE
South Milwaukee,WI53172 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 13,892

BEREAN BAPTIST CHURCH

5000 W SCHOOL ST
Chicago,IL60641 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 6,946

ST PATRICK'S CHURCH

319 W MAIN ST
Sparta,WI54656 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 13,892

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE
OF LACROSSE
3710 E AVE S
La Crosse,WI54601 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 208,407

AQUINAS CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

315 11TH ST S
La Crosse,WI54601 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 69,474

HOLMEN LUTHERAN CHURCH

228 MORRIS ST
Holmen,WI54636 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 13,892

MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION

7401 METRO BLVD 325
Edina,MN55439 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,222

MARCH OF DIMES BIRTH DEFECTS FOUNDATION

1050 SANSOME ST
San Francisco,CA94111 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 6,946

SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN

2211 N OAK PARK AVE
Chicago,IL60707 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 138,934

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

7272 GREENVILLE AVE
Dallas,TX75231 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 6,946

MAYO CLINIC

BETHEL RUEST DEVELOPMENT - SIEBENS
ROCHESTER,MN559050001 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 138,934

GIRL SCOUTS OF WISCONSIN

2710 QUARRY RD
La Crosse,WI54601 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 13,892

THE CHURCH OF SAINT MARY TREMPEALEAU

20344 WEST RIDGE AVE
Galesville,WI54360 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 13,892

YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION

504 N HOLMEN DR
Holmen,WI54336 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 13,892

MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM
LA CROSSE
700 WEST AVE SOUTH
La Crosse,WI54601 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 277,867
Total .................................right arrow 3a 1,373,708
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. right arrow 3b  
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 ........... 		         
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 875,268  
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 ............ 		    18 984,104  
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
11 Other revenue:
aMFO BLACKROCK FDS 		    14 67  
bMFO NEUBERGER BERM     14 151  
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) ..   1,859,590  
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
1,859,590
(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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TY 2024 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
VERNON F DALE CHARITABLE TRUST
EIN:
36-6639872
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
TAX PREPARATION FEE (NON-ALLOC 2,500 1,250   1,250

TY 2024 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
Name:
VERNON F DALE CHARITABLE TRUST
EIN:
36-6639872
Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
SEE ATTACHED    
C09260B630 MFO BLACKROCK FDS V 320,910 331,841
C665162467 MFB NORTHN FDS ULTR 122,734 127,683
C665162533 MFB NORTHERN FUNDS 1,689,725 1,527,765
C33939L506 MFC FLEXSHARES TR T 588,561 546,088
C464287242 MFC ISHARES TR IBOX 1,346,637 1,328,735
C46435U853 MFC ISHARES TR BROA 2,707,251 2,673,658

TY 2024 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
Name:
VERNON F DALE CHARITABLE TRUST
EIN:
36-6639872
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
C33939L407 MFC FLEXSHARES TR M 1,748,014 1,819,452
C464288372 MFC ISHARES TR GLOB 502,590 503,019
C665130100 MFB NORTHERN EQUITY 824,373 1,089,468
C665130209 MFB NORTHERN EQUITY 3,205,072 3,676,864
C665162723 MFB NORTHERN FUNDS 1,168,626 1,379,856
C665162772 MFB NORTHERN FUNDS 7,750,101 12,811,674
C922042858 MFC VANGUARD INTL E 1,248,047 1,195,362
C040124109 ARGENTUM CONS MINES    
C99V012NR9 ARNOLD WASHERS INC    
C99V012TG7 CHGO MILW ST PAUL &    

TY 2024 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
Name:
VERNON F DALE CHARITABLE TRUST
EIN:
36-6639872
US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

 
US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

 
State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


 
State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


 


TY 2024 OtherAssetsSchedule
Name:
VERNON F DALE CHARITABLE TRUST
EIN:
36-6639872
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
SEE ATTACHED   0 0
SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT   0 0
C525ESC1H2 ESC MNLEHMAN BRTHRS   0 200


TY 2024 OtherDecreasesSchedule
Name:
VERNON F DALE CHARITABLE TRUST
EIN:
36-6639872
Description Amount
COST BASIS ADJUSTMENT 84
2024 TRANSACTIONS POSTED IN 2025 1,474
ADJUSTMENT TO INCOME 31
ROUNDING 1


TY 2024 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
VERNON F DALE CHARITABLE TRUST
EIN:
36-6639872
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
STATE FILING FEES 15 0   15


TY 2024 OtherIncomeSchedule2
Name:
VERNON F DALE CHARITABLE TRUST
EIN:
36-6639872
Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
MFO BLACKROCK FDS V HIGH YIELD BD PORT I 67 67  
MFO NEUBERGER BERMAN EQUITY FDS INTL INS 151 151  


TY 2024 OtherIncreasesSchedule
Name:
VERNON F DALE CHARITABLE TRUST
EIN:
36-6639872
Description Amount
2023 TRANSACTIONS POSTED IN 2024 2,808


TY 2024 TaxesSchedule
Name:
VERNON F DALE CHARITABLE TRUST
EIN:
36-6639872
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ESTIMATED TAX PAYMENTS 19,947 0   0
FOREIGN TAXES ON QUALIFIED FOR 7,248 7,248   0
FOREIGN TAXES ON NONQUALIFIED 3,268 3,268   0