Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Nonexempt Charitable Trust
Treated as a Private Foundation
Note. The foundation may be able to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2010
For calendar year 2010, or tax year beginning 01-01-2010 , and ending 12-31-2010
G
Check all that apply:
Name of foundation
JOHN MIRAK FOUNDATION
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)438 MASSACHUSETTS AVE 127   Room/suite
City or town, state, and ZIP code
ARLINGTON, MA02476
A Employer identification number

23-7161662
B Telephone number (see page 10 of the instructions)

(781) 641-2495
C bullet
D 1. bullet
H Check type of organization:
2. bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$7,986,975J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
E bullet
F bullet
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 page 11 of the 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 bullet
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 9,503 9,503  
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 71,801 71,801  
5a Gross rents.............. 576,099 576,099  
b Net rental income or (loss) 346,979
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10  
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a  
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 0
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 -16,798    
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 640,605 657,403  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 60,100     60,100
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... 6,150     6,150
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... 8,248 8,248    
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see page 14 of the instructions) Click to see attachment 39,587 34,587    
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 100,808 100,808  
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 101,935 93,725   8,210
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 316,828 237,368   74,460
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 346,914 346,914
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 663,742 237,368   421,374
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -23,137
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 420,035
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see page 30 of the instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2010)
Form 990-PF (2010)
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............... 854,665 62,234 62,234
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 181,383 1,062,437 1,062,437
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see page 15 of the
instructions)....................      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use...............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges...........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 211,577 Click to see attachment75,103 76,789
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 583,090 Click to see attachment624,149 670,390
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........ 162,281 Click to see attachment310,536 324,778
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet3,879,651
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet1,400,261 2,580,198 2,479,390 4,500,000
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)........... 1,354,139 Click to see attachment1,290,347 1,290,347
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 5,927,333 5,904,196 7,986,975
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 bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)..........   0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted....................    
25 Temporarily restricted................    
26 Permanently restricted................    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds.........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 5,927,333 5,904,196
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see page 17 of the
instructions).................... 5,927,333 5,904,196
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of
the instructions).................. 5,927,333 5,904,196
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 30 (must agree
with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)............... 1 5,927,333
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a...................... 2 -23,137
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3  
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 5,904,196
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 5  
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30.. 6 5,904,196
Form 990-PF (2010)
Form 990-PF (2010)
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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 Fed Natl Mtg Notes P 2009-06-12 2010-01-07
b Genzyme Corp P 2009-09-22 2010-04-13
c Eli Lilly P 2007-01-11 2010-03-05
d Fed Home Loan Bank P 2007-06-18 2010-06-29
e Fed Home Loan Bank P 2008-08-06 2010-08-19
Fed Home Loan Bank P 2007-02-16 2010-02-08
Fed Natl Mtg Notes P 2008-04-25 2010-05-24
Genzyme Corp P 2008-09-04 2010-04-13
HSBC Holdings PLC P 2007-02-21 2010-03-05
Chesapeake Energy Corp Notes P 2010-03-25 2010-06-21
(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 25,000 0 24,975 25
b 5,252 0 5,683 -431
c 10,485 0 15,618 -5,133
d 25,000 0 24,940 60
e 25,000 0 24,993 7
25,000 0 25,164 -164
15,000 0 14,580 420
10,504 0 15,130 -4,626
10,719 0 17,800 -7,081
25,625 0 25,500 125
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 0 0 0 25
b 0 0 0 -431
c 0 0 0 -5,133
d 0 0 0 60
e 0 0 0 7
0 0 0 -164
0 0 0 420
0 0 0 -4,626
0 0 0 -7,081
0 0 0 125
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 -16,798
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 pages 13 and 17 of the instructions).
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)

If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If “Yes,” the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see page 18 of the instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2009 444,066 7,594,121 0.058475
2008 355,692 6,836,798 0.052026
2007 447,775 5,573,032 0.080347
2006 353,025 6,772,639 0.052125
2005 376,835 6,301,614 0.059800
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.302773
3 Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5, or by
the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years. . . 		3 0.060555
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2010 from Part X, line 5..... 4 7,764,736
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 470,194
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 4,200
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 474,394
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 421,374
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See
the Part VI instructions on page 18.
Form 990-PF (2010)
Form 990-PF (2010)
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see page 18 of the instructions)
1a Bulletand enter “N/A” on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 8,401
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% 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 8,401
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 8,401
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2010 estimated tax payments and 2009 overpayment credited to 2010 6a 1,762
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source....... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868) 6c 7,500
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. : -9262 7 9,262
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 57
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 804
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2011 estimated taxBullet804 Refunded Bullet 11  
Part VII-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 page 19 of
the instructions for 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. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
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:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • 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 XV.
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see page 19 of the
    instructions)bulletMA
    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 2010 or the taxable year beginning in 2010 (see instructions for Part XIV on
    page 27)? If “Yes,” complete Part XIV...........................
    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 page 20 of the instructions) .......
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation acquire a direct or indirect interest in any applicable insurance contract before August 17, 2008?
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletJULIA MIRAK KEW Telephone no.bullet (781) 641-2495
    Located atbullet438 MASS AVE 127ARLINGTONMA ZIP+4bullet02474
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16
    At any time during calendar year 2010, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16
     
    No
    See page 20 of the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
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    Part VII-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?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?.........................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (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)?.................
    (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.).........
    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 page 20 of the instructions)?...
    1b
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    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 2010?.............
    1c
     
    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 2010, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2010?...............
    If “Yes,” list the years bullet20, 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 page 20 of the 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.
    bullet20, 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?.....................
    b
    If “Yes,” did it have excess business holdings in 2010 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 2010.)....................
    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 2010?
    4b
     
    No
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?...............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 509(a)(1), (2), or (3), or section 4940(d)(2)? (see page 22 of the instructions)...
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?........
    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 page 22 of the instructions)?
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    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?............
    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?....................
    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?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see page 22 of the 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
    ROBERT MIRAK Manager
    10.00     		25,000 0 0
    438 MASS AVE 127
    ARLINGTON,MA02474
    JULIA MIRAK KEW Trustee
    15.00     		35,100 0 0
    438 MASS AVE 127
    ARLINGTON,MA02474
    JENNIFER LEACH Trustee
    8.00     		0 0 0
    438 MASS AVE 127
    ARLINGTON,MA02474
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see page 23 of the 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...................bullet 0
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see page 23 of the 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.............bullet0
    Part IX-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  
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    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see page 23 of the 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 page 24 of the instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3...........................bullet  
    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,
    see page 24 of the 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
    2,292,213
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    1,090,768
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see page 24 of the instructions)............
    1c
    4,500,000
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    7,882,981
    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
    7,882,981
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1⁄2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see page 25
    of the instructions) ............................
    4
    118,245
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    7,764,736
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5...................
    6
    388,237
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    388,237
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2010 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    8,401
    b
    Income tax for 2010. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    8,401
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    379,836
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4.............................
    5
    379,836
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see page 25 of the instructions)...........
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII,
    line 1.................................
    7
    379,836
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see page 25 of the 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
    421,374
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-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 V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    421,374
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see page 26 of the instructions)............
    5
     
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4...............
    6
    421,374
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Page 8
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see page 26 of the instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2009     		(c)
    2009     		(d)
    2010
    1 Distributable amount for 2010 from Part XI, line 7 379,836
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2010:
    a Enter amount for 2009 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2010:
    a From 2005.......  
    b From 2006.......  
    c From 2007....... 42,023
    d From 2008....... 25,709
    e From 2009....... 73,099
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 140,831
    4Qualifying distributions for 2010 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 421,374
    a Applied to 2009, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see page 26 of the instructions)    		  
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see page 26 of the instructions)...     		 
    d Applied to 2010 distributable amount..... 379,836
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 41,538
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2010.    
    (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 5 182,369
    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 page 27 of the instructions ...     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2009. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see page 27
    of the instructions ...........     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2010. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2011 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (see page 27
    of the instructions) ...........     		 
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2005 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see page 27 of the
    instructions) .............     		 
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2011.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		182,369
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2006....  
    b Excess from 2007.... 42,023
    c Excess from 2008.... 25,709
    d Excess from 2009.... 73,099
    e Excess from 2010.... 41,538
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Page 9
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see page 27 of the instructions and Part VII-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 2010, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
     
    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 X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2010 (b) 2009 (c) 2008 (d) 2007
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    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 X, 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 XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see page 27 of the 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).)
    NONE
    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 bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number 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 (2010)
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Page 10
    Part XV
    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
    SAYAT NOVA DANCE CO
    PO BOX 490
    NEWTON,MA02456     		  Exempt General purpose 225
    ARLINGTON CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
    16 MEDFORD ST
    ARLINGTON,MA02474     		  Exempt General purpose 475
    ARLINGTON CENTER FOR ARTS
    41 FOSTER ST
    ARLINGTON,MA02474     		  Exempt General purpose 200
    ARMENIA TREE PROJECT
    65 MAIN ST
    WATERTOWN,MA02472     		  Exempt General purpose 60,000
    ARLINGTON EDUCATION FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 80
    ARLINGTON,MA02476     		  Exempt General purpose 200
    ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA
    1334 G ST NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		  Exempt General purpose 15,000
    ARMENIAN CULTURAL FOUNDATION
    441 MYSTIC ST
    ARLINGTON,MA02474     		  Exempt General purpose 125,000
    AREVIK ARMENIAN CHILDRENS FUND
    2353 MASS AVE 24
    CAMBRIDGE,MA02140     		  Exempt General purpose 1,500
    ARMENIAN MISSIONARY ASSOC OF AMERICA INC
    31 W CENTURY RD
    PARAMUS,NJ07652     		  Exempt General purpose 250
    SHAWSHEEN VALLEY TECH HIGH SCHOOL
    100 COOK ST
    BILLERICA,MA01821     		  Exempt General purpose 200
    CHILDREN OF ARMENIA FUND
    162 FIFTH AVE
    NEW YORK,NY10010     		  Exempt General purpose 500
    ARLINGTON BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
    60 POND LANE
    ARLINGTON,MA02474     		  Exempt General purpose 400
    FRIENDS OF ARMENIAN CULTURAL SOCIETY
    PO BOX 87
    BELMONT,MA02478     		  Exempt General purpose 625
    FUND FOR ARMENIAM RELIEF
    630 SECOND AVE
    NEW YORK,NY10016     		  Exempt General purpose 500
    COOPERATIVE ELDER SERVICES INC
    9 MERIAM ST 28
    LEXINGTON,MA02420     		  Exempt General purpose 1,000
    ARMENIAN CHILDRENS MILK FUND
    PO BOX 652
    BELMONT,MA02478     		  Exempt General purpose 500
    CITI PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
    270 TREMONT ST
    BOSTON,MA02116     		  Exempt General purpose 500
    TOWN OF ARLINGTON
    730 MASS AVE
    ARLINGTON,MA02474     		  Exempt General purpose 650
    ST JAMES ARMENIAN CHURCH
    465 MT AUBURN ST
    WATERTOWN,MA02472     		  Exempt General purpose 60,500
    ST STEPHENS ARMENIAN CHURCH
    47 NICHOLS AVENUE
    WATERTOWN,MA02472     		  Exempt General purpose 50,000
    THE CHILDRENS ROOM CENTER FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN
    1210 MASSACHUSETTS AVE
    ARLINGTON,MA02474     		  Exempt General purpose 7,500
    FIDELITY HOUSE
    25 MEDFORD ST
    ARLINGTON,MA02474     		  Exempt General purpose 350
    BIRTHRIGHT ARMENIA
    333 E LANCASTER AVE 330
    WYNNEWOOD,PA19096     		  Exempt General purpose 500
    TEKEYAN CULTURAL ASSOC INC
    755 MT AUBURN ST
    WATERTOWN,MA02472     		  Exempt General purpose 480
    NISH BOYAJIAN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
    87 APPLETON ST
    QUINCY,MA02171     		  Exempt General purpose 1,000
    ARLINGTON CHILDRENS FUND
    PO BOX 750070
    ARLINGTON,MA02474     		  Exempt General purpose 500
    ARMENIAN KINDERGARTEN
    438 MASSACHUSETTS AVE 127
    ARLINGTON,MA02474     		  Exempt General purpose 8,939
    ARMENIAN CHURCH YOUTH ORGAN AMERICA
    465 MT AUBURN ST
    WATERTOWN,MA02472     		  Exempt General purpose 1,000
    ZORYAN INSTITUTE
    7 CENTRAL ST 202
    ARLINGTON,MA02476     		  Exempt General purpose 1,000
    AMERICANS FOR ARTSAKH
    1334 G ST NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		  Exempt General purpose 200
    AMARAS ART ALLIANCE
    PO BOX 733
    WATERTOWN,MA02471     		  Exempt General purpose 400
    BOSTON PLAYWRIGHTS THEATRE
    949 COMMONWEALTH AVE
    BOSTON,MA02215     		  Exempt General purpose 500
    ARMENIAN INT'L WOMENS ASSOC
    65 MAIN ST 3A
    WATERTOWN,MA02472     		  Exempt General purpose 500
    CYRUS E DALLIN ART MUSEUM
    ONE WHITTEMORE PARK
    ARLINGTON,MA02474     		  Exempt General purpose 300
    NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY
    290 HUNTINGTON AVE
    BOSTON,MA02115     		  Exempt General purpose 500
    MISC CONTRIBUTIONS
    438 MASSACHUSETTS AVE 127
    ARLINGTON,MA02474     		  Exempt General purpose 5,020
    Total .................................bullet 3a 346,914
    bApproved for future payment
    Total ..................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Page 11
    Part XVI-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 page 28 of
    the 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....          
    3Interest on savings and temporary cash investments     14 9,503  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 71,801  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....     16 346,979  
    6Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory          
    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)..   428,283  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)...................
    13428,283
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions on page 28 to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-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 XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the organization’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    page 28 of the instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Page 12
    Part XVII
    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
    Yes
    No
    501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    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) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527?...........
    b
    If “Yes,” complete the following schedule.
    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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    TY 2010 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    JOHN MIRAK FOUNDATION
    EIN: 23-7161662
    Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
    Life (# of years)    		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included
    Bldg 1988 1988-01-01 510,000 390,540 SL 27.50 18,545      
    Bldg 1991 1991-01-01 304,550 210,424 SL 27.50 11,075      
    Land Improve. 1991 1992-01-01 10,000 10,000 SL 10.00        
    Elevators 12/95 1995-12-01 42,567 15,325 SL 39.00 1,091      
    F&F Windows 1993 1993-07-01 23,442 12,640 SL 31.00 756      
    F&F Tel 1995 1995-07-01 3,164 2,901 SL 5.00        
    Improve. 8/96 1996-08-01 217,698 74,826 SL 39.00 5,575      
    Land/Bldg 60% 2003 2003-01-20 2,340,000 417,500 SL 39.00 60,000      
    Improve 6/2003 Air Cond. units 2003-06-30 168,800 80,634 200DB 7.00 3,766      

    TY 2010 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    JOHN MIRAK FOUNDATION
    EIN: 23-7161662
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    Corporate Bonds 236,586 248,784
    Ford notes 23,950 25,980
    Marketable bank CD's 50,000 50,014

    TY 2010 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    JOHN MIRAK FOUNDATION
    EIN: 23-7161662
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    Equities 94,272 30,869
    Equities 529,877 639,521

    TY 2010 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    JOHN MIRAK FOUNDATION
    EIN: 23-7161662
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    75,103
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    76,789
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


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


     


    TY 2010 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    JOHN MIRAK FOUNDATION
    EIN: 23-7161662
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    Installment sale note from DISQUALIFIED PERSON   1,290,347 1,290,347

    TY 2010 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    JOHN MIRAK FOUNDATION
    EIN: 23-7161662
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Maintenance 67,593 67,593    
    Office expenses 1,606 400   1,206
    Rent expense 2,500 2,500    
    Telephone 1,004     1,004
    Utilities 5,256 5,256    
    Insurance 5,976 5,976    
    Management fee 18,000 12,000   6,000


    TY 2010 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    JOHN MIRAK FOUNDATION
    EIN: 23-7161662
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    Net capital losses -16,798    


    TY 2010 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    JOHN MIRAK FOUNDATION
    EIN: 23-7161662
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Real estate taxes 34,587 34,587    
    Federal excise tax 5,000