Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990PF for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2025
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2025, or tax year beginning 01 - 01 2025, and ending 12 - 31, 20 25
Name of foundation
HOWARD H & IVAH SAWVEL HOFFMEYER
CHARITABLE TRUST U/A DTD 9-20-85
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address) C/O HUNTINGTON BANK 235 E MAIN
  Room/suite
City or town
MIDLAND
State or province
MI
Country  
ZIP or foreign postal code
48640
A Employer identification number

38-3026124
B Telephone number (see instructions)

9898395482
C
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here.............
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ...
E
H Check type of organization:
F
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)$2,544,608J 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 .................
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 25,114 25,114 25,114
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 30,450 30,450 30,450
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
72,259
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 433,073
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 8,592
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
563 563 563
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 128,386 64,719 56,127
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,450 1,450    
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
19,446 19,446    
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...        
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications.......... 99 99    
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,424 1,424    
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 22,419 22,419   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 99,400 99,400
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 ................ 121,819 22,419   99,400
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 6,567
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 42,300
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 56,127
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 152,639 201,153 201,153
3 Accounts receivable  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts        
4 Pledges receivable  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts        
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)  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 972,745 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
854,922 		1,662,324
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 597,820 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
673,696 		681,131
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)        
15 Other assets (describe )      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 1,723,204 1,729,771 2,544,608
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 )    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........   0
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here
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
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 1,723,204 1,729,771
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 1,723,204 1,729,771
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 1,723,204 1,729,771
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
1,723,204
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
6,567
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize)
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
1,729,771
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize)
5
 
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, line 29, column (b) ..
6
1,729,771
Form 990-PF (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
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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.)
1a
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
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
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 8,592
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 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) 1 588
b All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 588
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 588
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2025 estimated tax payments and 2024 overpayment credited to 2025 6a 510
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b  
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 510
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed....... 9 78
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid... 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2026 estimated tax   Refunded 11  
For Refunded amount, also complete and attach Form 8050. See instructions.
Form 990-PF (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
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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
 
 
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. $   (2) On foundation managers.$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.$  
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)
MI
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 2025 or the taxable year beginning in 2025? See the instructions for Part XIII.
If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
9
Yes
 
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 addressN/A
14
The books are in care ofHUNTINGTON BANK Telephone no. (989) 839-5482

Located at235 E MAIN STP O BOX 231MIDLANDMI ZIP+448640
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........
15
 
16 At any time during calendar year 2025, 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
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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 ........
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 2025? .............
1d
 
 
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 2025, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2025?....................
2a
 
No
If "Yes," list the years 20, 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.
20, 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 2025 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 Form 4720, Schedule C, to determine
if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2025.).....................
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 2025? ..
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 .........
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
HUNTINGTON BANK
HUNTINGTON BANK 		TRUSTEE
000.00 		0 0 0
235 E MAIN STREET
235 E MAIN STREET
MIDLAND,MI48641
BRYAN CROSS ADVISOR
000.00 		0 0 0
8802 E MADISON ROAD
8802 E MADISON ROAD
WHEELER,MI48662
ST LOUIS SCHOOLS
ST LOUIS SCHOOLS 		ADVISOR
000.00 		0 0 0
113 E SAGINAW
113 E SAGINAW
ST LOUIS,MI48880
CHUCK SEELEY ADVISOR
000.00 		0 0 0
P O BOX 276
P O BOX 276
BRECKENRIDGE,MI48615
KEHL ROOT ADVISOR
000.00 		0 0 0
123 S FRANKLIN
123 S FRANKLIN
ST LOUIS,MI48880
JIM KELLY ADVISOR
000.00 		0 0 0
108 W SAGINAW ST
ST LOUIS,MI48880
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH 		ADVISOR
000.00 		0 0 0
10020 EAST MONROE ROAD
10020 EAST MONROE ROAD
WHEELER,MI48662
BRECKENRIDGE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
BRECKENRIDGE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS 		ADVISOR
000.00 		0 0 0
700 WRIGHT STREET
700 WRIGHT STREET
BRECKENRIDGE,MI48615
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...................  
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Form 990-PF (2025)
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Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)
3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right arrow  
Part VIII-A
Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
1 PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE ST. LOUIS AND BRECKENRIDGE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS SYSTEMS, LIBRARIES, PARK SYSTEMS AND FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS. ALSO, TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES, COLLEGE, FIRE DEPARTMENT RESCUE UNIT, HOSPITAL, CHURCHES AND AGRICULTURAL CENTER. 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 N/A  
2  
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3  
Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................  
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Part IX
Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
1
Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes:
a
Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
1a
2,236,597
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
176,896
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c).......................
1d
2,413,493
e
Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
1e
 
2
Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
2
 
3
Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
3
2,413,493
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
36,202
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
2,377,291
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5 ................
6
118,865
Part X
Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here and do not complete this part.)
1
Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................
1
 
2a
Tax on investment income for 2025 from Part V, line 5 .......
2a
 
b
Income tax for 2025. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
 
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
 
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
 
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
 
6
Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions) .................
6
 
7
Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
7
 
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, line 26, column (d) ..........
1a
99,400
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
1b
 
2
Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes...............................
2
 
3
Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
a
Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
3a
 
b
Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
3b
 
4
Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4. .......
4
99,400
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Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus 		(b)
Years prior to 2024 		(c)
2024 		(d)
2025
1 Distributable amount for 2025 from Part X, line 7  
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2025:
a Enter amount for 2024 only.......  
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2025:
a From 2020......  
b From 2021......  
c From 2022......  
d From 2023......  
e From 2024......  
f Total of lines 3a through e ........  
4Qualifying distributions for 2025 from Part
XI, line 4: $ 99,400
a Applied to 2024, but not more than line 2a  
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
(Election required—see instructions) ..... 		 
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
required—see instructions) ........ 		 
d Applied to 2025 distributable amount.....  
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 99,400
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2025.    
(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 99,400
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
line 4b from line 2b .......... 		 
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
income for which a notice of deficiency has
been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
tax has been previously assessed...... 		 
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
—see instructions ........... 		 
e Undistributed income for 2024. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions ............. 		 
f Undistributed income for 2025. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2026 .......... 		 
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
be required - see instructions) ....... 		 
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2020 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		 
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2026.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		 
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2021 ....  
b Excess from 2022 ....  
c Excess from 2023 ....  
d Excess from 2024 ....  
e Excess from 2025 ....  
Form 990-PF (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
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 2025, enter the date of the ruling ......
1985-09-20
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) 2025 (b) 2024 (c) 2023 (d) 2022
56,127 55,402 46,568 37,903 196,000
b 85% (0.85) of line 2a ....... 47,708 47,092 39,583 32,218 166,601
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
line 4 for each year listed ..... 		99,400 89,728 90,600 104,456 384,184
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 .... 		99,400 89,728 90,600 104,456 384,184
3 Complete 3a, 3b, or 3c for the
alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ...... 2,544,608 2,282,378 2,135,203 1,981,005 8,943,194
(2) Value of assets qualifying
under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)		 2,544,608 2,282,378 2,135,203 1,981,005 8,943,194
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 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, 2b, 2c, and 2d. See instructions
aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail 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:
NO PREDETERMINED APPLICATION FORM EXISTS
cAny submission deadlines:
NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES EXIST
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES FOR STUDENTS IN ST. LOUIS AND BRECKENRIDGE, MICHIGAN
Form 990-PF (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
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
ALMA COLLEGE


614 W SUPERIOR AVE
ALMA,MI48801 		    EDUCATIONAL 7,952
BRECKENRIDGE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS


509 EATON
BRECKENRIDGE,MI48615 		    EDUCATIONAL 33,697
BRECKENRIDGE VILLAGE


124 E SAGINAW
BRECKENRIDGE,MI48615 		    GOVERNMENTAL 5,367
CITY OF ST LOUIS


108 W SAGINAW
ST LOUIS,MI48880 		    GOVERNMENTAL 5,367
ST LOUIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS


113 E SAGINAW
ST LOUIS,MI48880 		    SCHOOL 33,697
MID MICHIGAN HEALTH FOUNDATION


300 E WARWICK
ALMA,MI48801 		    MEDICAL CENTER 5,169
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH


10020 E MONROE
ST LOUIS,MI48880 		NONE   CHURCH 8,151
Total ................................. 3a 99,400
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. 3b  
Form 990-PF (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
Page 12
Part XV-A
Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
Related or exempt
function income
(See instructions.)
1Program service revenue: (a)
Business code 		(b)
Amount 		(c)
Exclusion code 		(d)
Amount
a
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies          
2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
investments ........... 		    14 25,114  
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 30,450  
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......          
bNot debt-financed property.....          
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
7 Other investment income .....     14 563  
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory ............ 		    14 8,592 63,667
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) ..   64,719 63,667
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
128,386
(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 (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
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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May the IRS discuss this return
with the preparer shown below?
See instructions.
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HOWARD H & IVAH SAWVEL HOFFMEYER
 
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EIN:
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TY 2025 GainLossSaleOtherAssetsSch
Name:
HOWARD H & IVAH SAWVEL HOFFMEYER
 
CHARITABLE TRUST U/A DTD 9-20-85
EIN:
38-3026124
Name Date Acquired How Acquired Date Sold Purchaser Name Gross Sales Price Basis Basis Method Sales Expenses Total (net) Accumulated Depreciation
BUFFALO FDS 2024-04 PURCHASE 2025-02   20,000 20,073     -73  
CULLEN FDS TR 2024-09 PURCHASE 2025-02   12,000 12,164     -164  
HARTFORD MUTUAL FUNDS INC 2024-04 PURCHASE 2025-02   20,000 19,979     21  
HARTFORD MUTUAL FUNDS INC 2024-04 PURCHASE 2025-02   20,000 18,653     1,347  
ALPHABET INC 2017-04 PURCHASE 2025-02   9,474 2,338     7,136  
AMERICAN HONDA FIN CORP 2020-07 PURCHASE 2025-07   25,000 25,000        
COMCAST CORP 2024-02 PURCHASE 2025-08   20,240 26,986     -6,746  
CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC 2014-08 PURCHASE 2025-02   12,930 6,420     6,510  
CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC 2019-01 PURCHASE 2025-02   4,310 3,970     340  
DRIEHAUS MUTAL FUNDS 2023-01 PURCHASE 2025-02   12,000 10,910     1,090  
FEDEX CORP 2017-02 PURCHASE 2025-01   27,506 19,191     8,315  
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE INC 2022-08 PURCHASE 2025-12   25,000 25,000        
LAM RESH CORP 2021-06 PURCHASE 2025-02   12,844 10,376     2,468  
LOWES COS INC 2016-06 PURCHASE 2025-02   12,844 4,012     8,832  
MFS SER TR XIII 2023-01 PURCHASE 2025-11   16,116 17,027     -911  
MFS SER TR XIII 2022-01 PURCHASE 2025-09   10,318 13,263     -2,945  
MFS SER TR XIII 2022-05 PURCHASE 2025-09   9,141 10,000     -859  
NIKE INC 2021-03 PURCHASE 2025-01   12,844 24,144     -11,300  
NVIDIA CORP 2020-11 PURCHASE 2025-02   12,314 1,263     11,051  
QULACOMM INC 2011-06 PURCHASE 2025-02   12,931 3,982     8,949  
US TREAURY N/B 2021-04 PURCHASE 2025-12   50,000 49,544     456  
UNITED HEALTH GROUP INC 2018-03 PURCHASE 2025-02   13,757 6,877     6,880  
V F CORP 2020-11 PURCHASE 2025-03   25,000 25,000        
JP MORGAN CHASE & CO 2010-08 PURCHASE 2025-02   13,470 1,805     11,665  
MCDONALDS CORP 2009-07 PURCHASE 2025-02   14,442 2,837     11,605  

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Name:
HOWARD H & IVAH SAWVEL HOFFMEYER
 
CHARITABLE TRUST U/A DTD 9-20-85
EIN:
38-3026124
Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
AMAZON 24,978 25,414
AMERICAN HONDA FINANCE    
ANALOG DEVICES INC 50,035 49,849
AUTOZONE INC 24,890 25,142
BLACKROCK INC 24,766 24,844
CHUBB INA HOLDINGS 49,913 51,085
CINTAS CORP 24,725 24,932
CITIBANK NA 25,545 25,530
INTERCONTINENTAL EXCHANGE    
KENVUE INC 50,617 51,092
META PLATFORMS 24,951 25,443
MORGAN STANLEY 25,003 25,000
PEPSICO INC 49,933 51,158
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL 49,857 50,902
REALTY INCOME CORP 24,831 25,027
ROYAL BANK OF CANADA 25,323 25,172
TORONTO DOMINION BANK 24,777 25,552
UNITED HEALTH GROUP 24,561 24,956
US TREASURY N/B    
US TREASURY N/B 50,362 49,361
US TREASURY N/B 49,108 49,828
US TREASURY N/B 49,521 50,844
VF CORP    

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Name:
HOWARD H & IVAH SAWVEL HOFFMEYER
 
CHARITABLE TRUST U/A DTD 9-20-85
EIN:
38-3026124
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
A T & T INC 32,571 39,744
ABBVIE INC 3,108 34,274
ALPHABET INC CL 11,689 78,250
AMERICAN NEW WORLD FUND 17,500 22,871
APPLE INC 1,310 54,372
BUFFALO INTERNATIONAL FUND 35,427 38,330
CENCORA INC 28,234 42,219
CHARLES SCHWAB CORP 12,514 29,973
CHEVRON CORPORATION 12,840 22,862
CISCO SYSTEMS INC 16,873 46,218
COMCAST CORP    
CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC    
CORNING INC 22,343 70,048
CULLEN EMERGING MARKET FUND 20,836 26,771
DIGITAL REALTY 17,942 24,754
DRIEHAUS EMERGING MKTS GR FD 20,090 26,112
EOG RESOURCES 23,240 23,627
EXELON CORP 13,045 17,436
FEDEX CORPORATION    
FIDELITY SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND 21,195 27,406
HARTFORD INTERNATIONAL VALUE 35,521 45,964
HARTFORD SCHRODERS INTL ST FUND 36,847 45,821
J P MORGAN CHASE & CO 5,415 48,333
JOHNSON & JOHNSON 22,804 41,390
JOHNSON CONTROLS INTL PLC 20,124 35,925
LAM RESEARCH CORP 23,281 68,472
LOWE'S COS INC 6,713 24,116
MCDONALDS CORP 2,836 15,282
META PLATFORMS INC 25,582 33,005
MFS GLOBAL REAL ESTATE FUND    
MFS NEW DISCOVERY FUND    
MICROSOFT CORP 22,246 53,198
NIKE INC    
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP 9,117 28,872
NVIDIA CORP 6,947 102,575
PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA 5,469 15,467
PALO ALTO NETWORKS INC 45,973 46,050
PEPSICO INC 20,120 25,116
PPL CORPORATION 17,808 19,261
PRINCIPAL INV MIDCAP BLEND 75,000 71,861
PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL 13,280 28,220
QUALCOMM INCORPORATED 6,513 21,381
REGIONS FINANCIAL HOLDING COMPANY 26,727 29,810
RTX CORP 25,950 55,020
SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO 13,313 14,581
STRYKER CORPORATION 12,865 26,360
TJX COS INC 13,587 46,083
UNITED HEALTH GROUP INC    
VANGUARD SMALL CAP INDEX 16,500 17,323
VISA INC 19,323 38,578
WALMART INC 14,304 38,993

TY 2025 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
HOWARD H & IVAH SAWVEL HOFFMEYER
 
CHARITABLE TRUST U/A DTD 9-20-85
EIN:
38-3026124
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
EXPENSES        
FEDERAL TAX 1,037 1,037    
FOREIGN TAX 387 387    


TY 2025 OtherIncomeSchedule2
Name:
HOWARD H & IVAH SAWVEL HOFFMEYER
 
CHARITABLE TRUST U/A DTD 9-20-85
EIN:
38-3026124
Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
LITIGATION PROCEEDS 276 276 276
OTHER GAINS - MUTUAL FUNDS 287 287 287


TY 2025 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
HOWARD H & IVAH SAWVEL HOFFMEYER
 
CHARITABLE TRUST U/A DTD 9-20-85
EIN:
38-3026124
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
TRUSTEE FEES 19,446 19,446