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 02-01-2024 , and ending 01-31-2025
Name of foundation
CHARLES M BAIR MEMORIAL TRUST
US BANK TRUST DEPT
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)US BANK
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
BILLINGS, MT591150678
A Employer identification number

81-0370774
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(406) 657-8139
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$11,631,612J 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) 1,050,000
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 241,565 241,565  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 211,396
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 3,126,673
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 211,396
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
27,943 27,943 0
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 1,530,904 480,904 0
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0 0 0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
350 175 0 175
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
5,010 2,505 0 2,505
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
82,119 41,060 0 41,059
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
6,076 0 0 0
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
27 16 0 16
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 93,582 43,756 0 43,755
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 1,769,525 1,769,525
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 1,863,107 43,756 0 1,813,280
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -332,203
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 437,148
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.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 86,027 11,763 11,763
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.......... 1,846 1,244 1,244
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 3,189,193 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3,114,755 		4,805,225
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 2,736,563 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
2,551,046 		2,390,428
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).......... 217,094 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
221,057 		230,574
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
4,192,378 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
4,192,378 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
4,192,378
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 10,423,101 10,092,243 11,631,612
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........ 0 0
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 10,423,101 10,092,243
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 10,423,101 10,092,243
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 10,423,101 10,092,243
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
10,423,101
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-332,203
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3
1,345
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
10,092,243
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
10,092,243
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 US BANK P    
b
c
d
e
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 3,126,673   2,915,277 211,396
b
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       211,396
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 211,396
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 6,076
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 6,076
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 6,076
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2024 estimated tax payments and 2023 overpayment credited to 2024 6a 7,320
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 6,076
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 0
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...right arrow 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2025 estimated taxright arrow   Refundedright arrow 11  
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 arrowMT
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 arrowWWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG/ORGANIZATIONS/81-0108184
14
The books are in care ofright arrowUS BANK TRUST NAT'L ASSOC MT Telephone no.right arrow (406) 657-8127

Located atright arrowPO BOX 30678BILLINGSMT ZIP+4right arrow59115
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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Form 990-PF (2024)
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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
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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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)
Yes
 
(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
 
No
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........right arrow
d
If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................
5d
 
 
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
NA N/A
0.00 		0 0 0
PO BOX 30678
BILLINGS,MT59115
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
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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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
US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOC MT TRUST ADMINISTRATION 82,119
PO BOX 30678
BILLINGS,MT59115
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
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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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
7,396,014
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
265,578
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
7,472
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
7,669,064
e
Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
1c (attach detailed explanation) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
.............
1e
4,192,378
2
Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
2
0
3
Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
3
7,669,064
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
115,036
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
7,554,028
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
377,701
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
377,701
2a
Tax on investment income for 2024 from Part V, line 5 .......
2a
6,076
b
Income tax for 2024. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
6,076
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
371,625
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
371,625
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
371,625
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
1,813,280
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
1,813,280
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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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 7 371,625
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......  
b From 2020......  
c From 2021......  
d From 2022......  
e From 2023...... 212,546
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 212,546
4Qualifying distributions for 2024 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 1,813,280
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..... 371,625
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 1,441,655
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 1,654,201
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) ....... 		1,050,000
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2019 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		0
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2025.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		604,201
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2020....  
b Excess from 2021....  
c Excess from 2022....  
d Excess from 2023....  
e Excess from 2024.... 604,201
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:
US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
303 N BROADWAY 2ND FLOOR
BILLINGS,MT59101
(406) 657-8139
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
SEE STMT 13
cAny submission deadlines:
THE TRUSTEES WILL PROCESS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO APRIL FIFTEENTH. SE
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
SEE STMT 13
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

MOUNTAINVIEW MEDICAL CENTER INC

16 W MAIN ST
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,MT59645 		NONE HEALTHCARE FACILITY SUSTAIN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE 115,000

BILLINGS CLINIC FOUNDATION

801 N 29TH ST
BILLINGS,MT59101 		NONE EOF PASS THROUGH TO HEALTHCARE FACILITY 575,000

FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST MOTHER CHURCH

175 HUNTINGTON AVE
BOSTON,MA021153117 		NONE CHURCH GENERAL EXPENSE OR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES 64,500

FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST

7 BURLINGTON AVE
BILLINGS,MT59101 		NONE CHURCH GENERAL EXPENSE OR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES 50,000

WHEATLAND MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE

530 3RD ST NW
HARLOWTON,MT59036 		NONE HEALTHCARE FACILITY SUSTAIN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE 230,000
LAURA POWER


PO BOX 706
HARLOWTON,MT59036 		NONE I SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 25,206
MARGARET MARTIN


248 BIG ELK ROAD
TWO DOT,MT59085 		NONE I SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
MATTHEW PHILLIPS


PO BOX 349
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,MT59645 		NONE I SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 19,032
MELANIE POWER


PO BOX 706
HARLOWTON,MT59036 		NONE I SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 10,185
MESA BUTLER


2 HEDGESVILLE ROAD
SHAWMUT,MT59078 		NONE I SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 30,538
SAMANTHA FENLEY


505 1ST ST NE
HARLOWTON,MT59036 		NONE I SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 34,170
SAMUEL DAVIS


401 4TH AVE SE
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,MT59645 		NONE I SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 17,644
SHANE OGLE


61 CASTLE MOUNTAIN ESTATES
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,MT59645 		NONE I SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 27,326
SIGNE WEST


PO BOX 148
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,MT59645 		NONE I SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 3,670
TAYT HANSEN


209 A AVE NE
HARLOWTON,MT59036 		NONE I SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 16,626
TEAGAN OLIVA


303 E DIVISION STREET
HARLOWTON,MT59036 		NONE I SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 45,823
TYSON HANSON


23720 US HWY 12
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,MT59645 		NONE I SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 34,014
KENZIE HEREIM


503 NEWLAND CREEK RD
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,MT59645 		NONE I SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 11,854
JORDAN ANDES


10 SAGEBRUSH TRL
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,MT59645 		NONE I SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 23,011
KARLI LANE


PO BOX 1908
HARLOWTON,MT59036 		NONE I SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 36,984
BLAIR RINGER


PO BOX 676
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,MT59645 		NONE I SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 22,741
BREANNA WILLIAMS


208 5TH ST NW
HARLOWTON,MT59036 		NONE I SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 7,162
BRILEE PETERS


199 SOUTH RIVER DR
HARLOWTON,MT59036 		NONE I SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 24,790
BROOKE THORP


307 E CRAWFORD ST
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,MT59645 		NONE I SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 61,749
KATHERINE GLENNIE


1643 JUDITH GAP RD
JUDITH GAP,MT59453 		NONE I SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 17,930
CAMYRN LARSON


PO BOX 372
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,MT59645 		NONE I SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 26,239
DAISY FISHER


404 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,MT59645 		NONE I SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 22,829
DAVID MARTIN


PO BOX 298
HARLOWTON,MT59036 		NONE I SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 15,531
ETHAN SCHLEPP


PO BOX 91
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,MT59645 		NONE I SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 13,322
EZRA BOLOTSKY


PO BOX 264
HARLOWTON,MT59036 		NONE I SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 20,661
JOE DIPRIZIO


6981 US HWY 12 E
MARTINSDALE,MT59053 		NONE I SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 1,224
COLTER WOLDSTAD


PO BOX 435
HARLOWTON,MT59036 		NONE I SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 21,803
ANGELIA MCDANEL


18 2N AVE NE
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,MT59645 		NONE I SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 18,112
KENDRA MANGER


4075 US HWY 12
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,MT59645 		NONE I SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 15,085
ROMULUS HINER


1004 NW VIEW STREET
HARLOWTON,MT59036 		NONE I SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 15,853
PIPER WARD


1250 MILLER CREEK RD
TWO DOT,MT59085 		NONE I SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 14,408
RHENEE BONDOLA


201 MONTANA AVE
JUDITH GAP,MT59456 		NONE I SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 10,944
GABRIELLA GARAY


108 E AVE NW
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,MT59645 		NONE I SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 17,278
CADIE LARSON


401 E CRAWFORD STREET
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,MT59645 		NONE I SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 26,088
JESSA RASMUSSEN


263 BIRKY RD
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,MT59645 		NONE I SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 22,693
Total .................................right arrow 3a 1,769,525
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 ........... 		         
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 241,565  
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 .....     18 27,943  
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory ............ 		    18 211,396  
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) .. 0 480,904 0
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
480,904
(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
Sign Here
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with the preparer shown below?
See instructions.
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Schedule B
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

right arrow Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Name of the organization
CHARLES M BAIR MEMORIAL TRUST
US BANK TRUST DEPT
Employer identification number

81-0370774
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ
501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization


Form 990-PF
501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation
Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note:  Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.
Special Rules
For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 331/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Right Arrow $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025) Page 2
Name of organization
CHARLES M BAIR MEMORIAL TRUST
US BANK TRUST DEPT 		Employer identification number
81-0370774
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
1
BAIR RANCH FOUNDATION
 
C/O US BANK PO BOX 30678
 
BILLINGS, MT591150678

$ 1,050,000


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 3
Name of organization
CHARLES M BAIR MEMORIAL TRUST
US BANK TRUST DEPT 		Employer identification number

81-0370774
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 4
Name of organization
CHARLES M BAIR MEMORIAL TRUST
US BANK TRUST DEPT 		Employer identification number

81-0370774
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c) (7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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TY 2024 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
CHARLES M BAIR MEMORIAL TRUST
 
US BANK TRUST DEPT
EIN:
81-0370774
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ACCOUNTING FEES 5,010 2,505 0 2,505

TY 2024 GeneralExplanationAttachment
Name:
CHARLES M BAIR MEMORIAL TRUST
 
US BANK TRUST DEPT
EIN:
81-0370774
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
  SEE STMT 13 SCHOLARSHIPS:EACH APPLICATION MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE QUESTIONNAIRE SIGNED BY THE APPLICANT'S PARENT OR GUARDIAN. THE DETERMINATION OF FINANCIAL NEED WILL BE MADE EXCLUSIVELY BY THE TRUSTEES OF THE CHARLES M. BAIR MEMORIAL TRUST.GRANTS:BEFORE APPLYING AN OGANIZATION SHOULD REVIEW THIS DOCUMENT TO DETERMINE WHETHER IT IS THE TYPE OF ORGANIZATION THAT IS ELIGIBLE FOR A GRANT FROM THE CHARLES M. BAIR FAMILY TRUST.IF AN ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THAT IT IS ELIGIBLE FOR A GRANT, IT SHOULD REQUEST A GRANT APPLICATION IN WRITING. THE GRANT APPLICATION MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A SUMMARY OF TWO PAGES OR LESS THAT DESCRIBES THE APPLICANT ORGANIZATION AND THE SPECIFIC PROGRAM OR PROJECT FOR WHICH IT IS SEEKING A GRANT.IF AN APPLICANT ORGANIZATION IS A SECTION 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION THAT IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION, IT MUST ATTACH TO THE GRANT APPLICATION A TAX DETERMINATION LETTER FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE VERIFYING ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS. IF AN APPLICANT ORGANIZATION IS AN INSTRUMENTALITY OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, MONTANA STATE GOVERNMENT, OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT, IT MUST ATTACH TO THE GRANT APPLICATION EVIDENCE OF ITS GOVERNMENT AGENCY STATUS UNDER SECTION 170(C)(1) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.IF AN APPLICANT ORGANIZATION IS A SECTION 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION THAT IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION, IT MUST ALSO ATTACH TO THE GRANT APPLICATION A COPY OF ITS LATEST ANNUAL INFORMATION RETURN (FORM 990 OR FORM 990EZ)AN APPLICANT ORGANIZATION MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF ITS CURRENT OPERATING BUDGET AND BALANCE SHEET AND BRIEFLY DESCRIBE HOW ITS ON-GOING FUNDING WILL BE ACHIEVED. SEVEN COPIES OF THE GRANT APPLICATION AND SUMMARY PAGES WITH ONE SET OF SUPPORTING EVIDENCE AS REQUIRED SHOULD BE MAILED AS DIRECTED BELOW. PLEASE DO NOT STAPLE MATERIAL.COMPLETED GRANT APPLICATION CYCLE DEADLINES ARE: THERE WILL BE ONLY 1 GRANT CYCLE PER YEAR. IF MARCH 1ST FALLS ON A WEEKEND, THE GRANT APPLICATIONS WILL BE DUE THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS DAY.APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY THE ABOVE DATE AND RECEIVED NO LATER THAN ONE WEEK AFTERWARD FOR CONSIDERATION WITHIN THE CURRENT FUNDING CYCLE.INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE RETURNED TO GRANT APPLICANTS AND CONSIDERED, WHEN COMPLETED, IN THE NEXT FUNDING CYCLE.THE BOARD WILL SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO GRANT APPLICANTS WITHIN 60-90 DAYS OF THE GRANT APPLICATION CYCLE DEADLINE. THE BOARD MAY, AT ITS DISCRETION, GIVE PRIORITY TO TIME-SENSITIVE REQUESTS.

TY 2024 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
Name:
CHARLES M BAIR MEMORIAL TRUST
 
US BANK TRUST DEPT
EIN:
81-0370774
Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
INVEST - FIXED INCOME BONDS 2,551,046 2,390,428

TY 2024 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
Name:
CHARLES M BAIR MEMORIAL TRUST
 
US BANK TRUST DEPT
EIN:
81-0370774
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
VARIOUS CORPORATE STOCK HOLDINGS 3,114,755 4,805,225

TY 2024 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
Name:
CHARLES M BAIR MEMORIAL TRUST
 
US BANK TRUST DEPT
EIN:
81-0370774
Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
ROYALTY INTERESTS FMV 6,052 6,959
INVEST - REAL ESTATE FUNDS FMV 215,005 223,615

TY 2024 LegalFeesSchedule
Name:
CHARLES M BAIR MEMORIAL TRUST
 
US BANK TRUST DEPT
EIN:
81-0370774
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
LEGAL FEES 350 175 0 175


TY 2024 OtherAssetsSchedule
Name:
CHARLES M BAIR MEMORIAL TRUST
 
US BANK TRUST DEPT
EIN:
81-0370774
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
BAIR RANCH FOUNDATION MEMBERSHIP INTEREST 4,192,378 4,192,378 4,192,378


TY 2024 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
CHARLES M BAIR MEMORIAL TRUST
 
US BANK TRUST DEPT
EIN:
81-0370774
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
MINERAL FEES 31 16 0 16
ROUNDING -4 0 0 0


TY 2024 OtherIncomeSchedule2
Name:
CHARLES M BAIR MEMORIAL TRUST
 
US BANK TRUST DEPT
EIN:
81-0370774
Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
ROYALTY INCOME 1,848 1,848  
OTHER INCOME 26,095 26,095  


TY 2024 OtherIncreasesSchedule
Name:
CHARLES M BAIR MEMORIAL TRUST
 
US BANK TRUST DEPT
EIN:
81-0370774
Description Amount
CHANGE IN BASIS 1,345


TY 2024 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
CHARLES M BAIR MEMORIAL TRUST
 
US BANK TRUST DEPT
EIN:
81-0370774
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
TRUST FEES 82,119 41,060 0 41,059


TY 2024 ReductionExplanationStatement
Name:
CHARLES M BAIR MEMORIAL TRUST
 
US BANK TRUST DEPT
EIN:
81-0370774
Explanation:
THE CHARLES M BAIR MEMORIAL TRUST HAS A MEMBERSHIP INTEREST IN ANOTHER PRIVATE FOUNDATION, THE BAIR RANCH FOUNDATION. THE BAIR RANCH FOUNDATION MAKES ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS BASED ON THE VALUE OF ITS ASSETS. THE CONTRIBUTIONS MADE TO THE CHARLES M BAIR MEMORIAL TRUST FROM THE BAIR RANCH FOUNDATION ARE TREATED AS PASS THROUGH CONTRIBUTIONS. ACCORDINGLY, THE VALUE OF THE MEMBERSHIP INTEREST IS NOT INCLUDED AS IT IS CONSIDERED AN EXEMPT ASSET AND TO INCLUDE THE VALUE HERE WOULD RESULT IN DUPLICATION.AS TO THE VALUE OF THE MEMBERSHIP INTEREST, BOOK VALUE HAS BEEN UTILIZED. THE MEMBERSHIP INTEREST IS NOT TRANSFERABLE OR SELLABLE AND THESE RESTRICTIONS CREATE A SITUATION WHEREBY THE TRUE VALUE IS NOT EASILY DETERMINABLE. SINCE IT IS AN EXEMPT ASSET THE VALUE IS NOT A SIGNIFICANT ISSUE. ACCORDINGLY, BOOK VALUE HAS BEEN UTILIZED.

TY 2024 TaxesSchedule
Name:
CHARLES M BAIR MEMORIAL TRUST
 
US BANK TRUST DEPT
EIN:
81-0370774
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
FEDERAL TAXES 6,076 0 0 0