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
TOWERING PINES FOUNDATION
 
% CHAD R BAKER
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address) 801 W SOUTH BOUNDARY SUITE C
  Room/suite
City or town
PERRYSBURG
State or province
OH
Country  
ZIP or foreign postal code
43551
A Employer identification number

31-1534802
B Telephone number (see instructions)

5678065190
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)$3,196,966J 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 8,200 8,200  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 32,725 32,725  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 372,336
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 669,247
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 372,336
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 413,261 413,261  
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:
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1,900     1,900
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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12,149     12,149
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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4,288 4,288    
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:
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374 1   373
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 18,711 4,289   14,422
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 256,000 256,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 ................ 274,711 4,289   270,422
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 138,550
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 408,972
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 0
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......... 90,805 222,502 222,502
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)....... 1,143,331 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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1,201,761 		2,775,704
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 251,386 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
199,809 		198,760
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) 1,485,522 1,624,072 3,196,966
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 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 1,485,522 1,624,072
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 1,485,522 1,624,072
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 1,485,522 1,624,072
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
1,485,522
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
138,550
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize)
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
1,624,072
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
1,624,072
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.)
1 a 150 SHS TERADYNE INC COM P 2022-11-03 2025-03-26
b 275 SHS TERADYNE INC COM P 2022-03-14 2025-03-26
c 100 SHS ABBOTT LABS COM P 2017-01-04 2025-03-26
d 198406 SHS ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES P 2018-06-08 2025-03-26
e 606594 SHS ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES P 2017-03-21 2025-03-26
50 SHS ANALOG DEVICES INC COM P 2017-08-15 2025-03-26
50 SHS APPLE INC COM P 2015-02-11 2025-03-26
300 SHS CARRIER GLOBAL CORPORATION P 2020-04-29 2025-03-26
175 SHS NESTLE S A SPONSORED ADR P 2015-06-08 2025-03-26
150 SHS NESTLE S A SPONSORED ADR P 2015-04-16 2025-03-26
75 SHS NESTLE S A SPONSORED ADR P 2015-03-20 2025-03-26
75 SHS NESTLE S A SPONSORED ADR P 2015-02-11 2025-03-26
40 SHS STRYKER CORPORATION COM P 2017-03-21 2025-07-29
30 SHS MICROSOFT CORPORATION P 2020-03-24 2025-07-29
50 SHS ROCKWELL AUTOMATION INC COM P 2015-02-11 2025-07-29
100 SHS ABBOTT LABS COM P 2017-01-04 2025-07-29
75 SHS AMAZON COM INC COM P 2019-02-15 2025-07-29
50 SHS ANALOG DEVICES INC COM P 2017-08-15 2025-07-29
50 SHS AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING IN P 2015-02-11 2025-07-29
200 SHS CARRIER GLOBAL CORPORATION P 2020-04-29 2025-07-29
75 SHS TESLA INC COM P 2020-03-27 2025-07-29
50 SHS XYLEM INC COM P 2015-04-16 2025-07-29
50 SHS XYLEM INC COM P 2015-03-20 2025-07-29
50000 SHS DANAHER CORP DEL SR GLBL P 2019-10-21 2025-12-31
50 SHS TESLA INC COM P 2020-03-27 2025-12-04
150 SHS ABBOTT LABS COM P 2017-01-04 2025-12-04
100 SHS ALPHABET INC CAP STK CL A P 2015-02-11 2025-12-04
200 SHS AMPHENOL CORPORATION P 2020-04-09 2025-12-04
100 SHS ANALOG DEVICES INC COM P 2017-08-15 2025-12-04
50 SHS APPLE INC COM P 2015-02-11 2025-12-04
65 SHS BECTON DICKINSON & CO COM P 2024-08-07 2025-12-04
65 SHS BECTON DICKINSON & CO COM P 2024-04-23 2025-12-04
720 SHS NEW YORK TIMES CO CL A P 2018-07-02 2025-12-04
50 SHS STRYKER CORPORATION COM P 2017-03-21 2025-12-04
(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 13,244   11,681 1,563
b 24,281   29,829 -5,548
c 12,689   3,966 8,723
d 22,095   8,080 14,015
e 67,550   20,968 46,582
10,635   4,010 6,625
11,173   1,556 9,617
20,131   5,283 14,848
17,615   13,062 4,553
15,099   11,910 3,189
7,549   5,853 1,696
7,549   5,733 1,816
16,096   5,294 10,802
15,398   4,363 11,035
17,731   5,763 11,968
12,720   3,966 8,754
17,306   6,041 11,265
11,548   4,010 7,538
15,399   4,340 11,059
14,346   3,522 10,824
24,127   2,528 21,599
6,572   1,791 4,781
6,572   1,796 4,776
50,000   51,578 -1,578
22,413   1,685 20,728
18,709   5,949 12,760
31,653   2,684 28,969
27,932   4,131 23,801
27,688   8,020 19,668
14,062   1,556 12,506
12,520   15,260 -2,740
12,520   15,262 -2,742
46,130   18,824 27,306
18,195   6,617 11,578
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       1,563
b       -5,548
c       8,723
d       14,015
e       46,582
      6,625
      9,617
      14,848
      4,553
      3,189
      1,696
      1,816
      10,802
      11,035
      11,968
      8,754
      11,265
      7,538
      11,059
      10,824
      21,599
      4,781
      4,776
      -1,578
      20,728
      12,760
      28,969
      23,801
      19,668
      12,506
      -2,740
      -2,742
      27,306
      11,578
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 2 372,336
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 5,685
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 5,685
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 5,685
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2025 estimated tax payments and 2024 overpayment credited to 2025 6a 3,000
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 3,000
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 2,685
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.
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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. $   (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)
OH
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 .Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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8b
 
No
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
 
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 address  
14
The books are in care ofCHAD R BAKER Telephone no. (567) 806-5190

Located at801 W SOUTH BOUNDARY SUITE CPERRYSBURGOH ZIP+443551
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
JAY L PETERS PRES & TTEE
0.10 		0 0 0
3811 DARWIN ROAD
DURHAM,NC27707
KATHRYN H PETERS VP & TTEE
0.10 		0 0 0
3811 DARWIN ROAD
DURHAM,NC27707
CHAD R BAKER SECRETARY - TR
0.10 		0 0 0
801 W SOUTH BOUNDARY SUITE C
PERRYSBURG,OH43551
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................... 0
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Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)
3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right 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 NA - NO DIRECT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 0
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 NA 0
2  
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3  
Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................0
Form 990-PF (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
Page 8
Part IX
Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
1
Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes:
a
Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
1a
2,960,314
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
116,159
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c).......................
1d
3,076,473
e
Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
1e
0
2
Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
2
0
3
Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
3
3,076,473
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
46,147
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
3,030,326
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5 ................
6
151,516
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
151,516
2a
Tax on investment income for 2025 from Part V, line 5 .......
2a
5,685
b
Income tax for 2025. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
5,685
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
145,831
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
 
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
145,831
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
145,831
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
270,422
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
270,422
Form 990-PF (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
Page 9
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 7 145,831
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...... 13,853
c From 2022...... 27,696
d From 2023...... 91,996
e From 2024...... 86,737
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 220,282
4Qualifying distributions for 2025 from Part
XI, line 4: $ 270,422
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..... 145,831
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 124,591
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 5 344,873
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 .......... 		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) ....... 		 
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 ...... 		344,873
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2021 .... 13,853
b Excess from 2022 .... 27,696
c Excess from 2023 .... 91,996
d Excess from 2024 .... 86,737
e Excess from 2025 .... 124,591
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 ......
 
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
         
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, 3b, or 3c 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).)
JAY L PETERS
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.
NONE
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 email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
cAny submission deadlines:
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
Form 990-PF (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
THE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE


1101 N HIGHLAND ST
ARLINGTON,VA22201 		NONE   GENERAL 8,000
CENTER FOR URBAN RENEWAL


1317 F STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20004 		NONE   GENERAL 100,000
THE EMILY K CENTER


1919 E THOMAS RD
PHOENIX,AZ85016 		NONE   GENERAL 20,000
LEADERSHIP EDGE INC


PO BOX 51657
DURHAM,NC27717 		NONE   GENERAL 8,500
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN


3003 SOUTH STATE ST
ANN ARBOR,MI48109 		NONE   JAY & KAY PETERS GRADUATE PSYCH STUDENT 10,000
READERS 2 LEADERS


2800 N HAMPTON RD SUITE 120
DALLAS,TX75212 		NONE   GENERAL 1,000
STEPUP DURHAM


112 BROADWAY ST SUITE B
DURHAM,NC27701 		NONE   GENERAL 1,000
YMCA CAMP SEA GULL


801 CORPORATE CENTER DR SUITE 200
RALEIGH,NC27607 		NONE   GENERAL 1,000
DURHAM SUCCESS SUMMIT


201 W MAIN ST SUITE 100 PMB 115
DURHAM,NC27701 		NONE   GENERAL 1,000
SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN


PO BOX 77300
ATLANTA,GA30357 		NONE   GENERAL 1,000
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY


6425 BOAZ LANE
DALLAS,TX75205 		NONE   GENERAL 1,000
DURHAM ACADEMY


3501 RIDGE RD
DURHAM,NC27705 		NONE   GENERAL 3,000
CARING HOUSE


2625 PICKETT RD
DURHAM,NC27705 		NONE   GENERAL 71,000
CENTER FOR CHILD FAMILY HEALTH


1121 W CHAPEL HILL ST
DURHAM,NC27701 		NONE   GENERAL 2,500
DURHAM LITERACY CENTER


1905 CHAPEL HILL RD
DURHAM,NC27707 		NONE   GENERAL 1,000
DURHAM ARTS COUNCIL


120 MORRIS ST
DURHAM,NC27701 		NONE   GENERAL 3,000
DURHAM TECH FOUNDATION


1637 EAST LAWSON ST
DURHAM,NC27703 		NONE   GENERAL 5,000
THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION


214 MASSACHUSETTS AVE
WASHINGTON,DC20002 		NONE   GENERAL 5,000
THE FOUNDATION OF HOPE


901 PENNSYLVANIA AVE
PITTSBURGH,PA15233 		NONE   GENERAL 7,500
SAMARITAN HEALTH CENTER INC


3205 UNIVERSITY DR UNIT 107
DURHAM,NC27707 		NONE   GENERAL 3,000
FRIENDS OF THE ASHBROOK CENTER


401 COLLEGE AVENUE
ASHLAND,OH44805 		NONE   GENERAL 2,500
Total ................................. 3a 256,000
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. 3b 0
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 8,200  
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 32,725  
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......          
bNot debt-financed property.....          
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
7 Other investment income .....          
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory ............ 		    18 372,338  
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) ..   413,263  
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
413,263
(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.
Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
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employed 		PTIN
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TY 2025 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
TOWERING PINES FOUNDATION
EIN:
31-1534802
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ACCOUNTING FEES 1,900 0 0 1,900

TY 2025 ExplnOfNonFilingWithAGStmt
Name:
TOWERING PINES FOUNDATION
EIN:
31-1534802
Statement:
PURSUANT TO RULES ESTABLISHED BY THE STATE OF OHIOS OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL THEFOUNDATION SUBMITTED THE FORM VERIFICATION OF FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICETO THE STATE OF OHIO IN LIEU OF A COPY OF THE FEDERAL RETURN

TY 2025 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
Name:
TOWERING PINES FOUNDATION
EIN:
31-1534802
Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
AUTODESK INC DTD 3.5% 6/15/27 47,380 49,693
DANAHER CORP 3.35% 9/15/25 0 0
BROADRIDGE FIN SOLUTIONS 3.4% 52,935 49,807
ORACLE CORP 2.65% 7/15/26 51,898 49,566
WORKDAY INC DTD 3.5% 4/1/27 47,596 49,694

TY 2025 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
Name:
TOWERING PINES FOUNDATION
EIN:
31-1534802
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
200 SHS AIRBNB INC COM CL A 26,569 27,382
475 SHS NESTLE SA ADR 0 0
375 SHS DANAHER CORP 27,414 86,501
100 SHS APPLIED MATLS INC COM 23,086 25,997
100 SHS ARM HOLDINGS PLC SPONS 14,042 11,086
35 SHS BROADCOM INC COM 13,338 12,245
700 SHS MERCK & CO INC 1,228 74,242
805 SHS ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES 0 0
720 SHS NEW YORK TIMES INC 0 0
800 SHS NOVOZYMES AS B 37,564 49,975
125 SHS SALESFORCE INC COM 36,132 33,240
275 SHS ROCKWELL AUTOMATION IN 32,281 108,262
325 SHS WASTE MGMT INC 15,485 72,189
540 SHS ALPHABET INC A 14,528 169,479
430 SHS APPLE INC 12,521 117,424
325 SHS AUTOMATIC DATA PROC 27,449 84,347
650 SHS ABBOTT LABORATORIES 28,329 81,757
350 SHS ANALOG DEVICES INC 31,211 96,187
190 SHS MASTERCARD INC 17,080 109,710
60 SHS HOME DEPOT INC COM 22,047 20,781
425 SHS APTARGROUP INC 27,037 52,165
175 SHS LOREAL INC SA 42,446 76,234
60 SHS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 17,333 18,123
185 SHS STRYKER CORP 25,935 65,512
600 SHS TJX COMPANIES INC 47,660 93,210
643 SHS VERALTO CORP 42,427 65,174
550 SHS XYLEM INC 19,265 75,675
50 SHS MAGNUM ICE CREAM CO NV 745 795
500 SHS CRISPR THERAPEUTICS AG 23,576 26,595
400 SHS AMAZON COM INC 35,180 93,012
1050 SHS RELX PLC SPONSORED AD 49,614 43,166
1000 SHS AMPHENOL CORP A 20,654 136,200
1100 SHS CARRIER GLOBAL CORP 19,370 58,773
425 SHS TERADYNE INC 0 0
850 SHS ROCKET COS INC COM CL 16,892 17,051
400 SHS T MOBILE US INC 42,247 81,520
250 SHS TESLA MOTORS INC 8,427 113,608
240 SHS MICROSOFT CORP 34,900 116,995
475 SHS CLOUDFLARE INC 31,280 94,820
700 SHS ALCON AG ORD SHS 55,896 55,517
245 SHS SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC 43,608 67,620
150 SHS SHARKNINJA INC COM SHS 15,878 17,054
130 SHS BECTON DICKENSON & CO 0 0
222 SHS UNILEVER PLC SPON ADR 14,147 14,568
765 SHS MCCORMICK & CO INC 57,294 52,387
975 SHS UL SOLUTIONS INC CLASS 50,296 78,293
50 SHS VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS 20,314 22,687
500 SHS SOFI TECHNOLOGIES INC 14,657 13,280
500 SHS INTERFACE INC COM 13,962 14,435
150 SHS UBER TECHNOLOGIES 13,304 12,318
1000 SHS DANONE SPONSORED ADR 17,113 18,113

TY 2025 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
TOWERING PINES FOUNDATION
EIN:
31-1534802
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
OHIO SEC OF STATE FILING FEE 225 0 0 225
ADR FEES 1 1 0 0
ADMINISTRATIVE FEE 148 0 0 148


TY 2025 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
TOWERING PINES FOUNDATION
EIN:
31-1534802
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
BAKER LAW LTD - TRUSTEE FEES 12,149 0 0 12,149


TY 2025 TaxesSchedule
Name:
TOWERING PINES FOUNDATION
EIN:
31-1534802
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
FOREIGN TAXES PAID 811 811 0 0
FOUNDATION TAXES PAID 3,477 3,477 0 0