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
TACONIC FOUNDATION INC
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)1 HUDSON CITY CENTRE   Room/suite
City or town, state, and ZIP code
HUDSON, NY12534
A Employer identification number

26-3530306
B Telephone number (see page 10 of the instructions)

(518) 537-5200
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$135,982J 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) 107,695
2 Check bullet
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 2,543 2,543  
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 5,688
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 22,723
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 5,688
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........ 115,926 8,231  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
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 1,578 0   0
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see page 14 of the instructions) Click to see attachment 99 0   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 204 0   0
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 1,881 0   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 104,476 104,476
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 106,357 0   104,476
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 9,569
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 8,231
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)
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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............... 31,918 24,337 24,337
2 Savings and temporary cash investments..........      
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)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 99,503 Click to see attachment111,645 111,645
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)...........      
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) 131,421 135,982 135,982
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 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted.................... 131,421 135,982
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    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see page 17 of the
instructions).................... 131,421 135,982
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of
the instructions).................. 131,421 135,982
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)............... 1 131,421
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a...................... 2 9,569
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3 0
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 140,990
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 5 5,008
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30.. 6 135,982
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 WUXI PHARMATECH P 2009-12-02 2010-07-28
b COVANCE INC P 2008-12-31 2010-01-19
c STRATEGIC DIAGNOSTICS P 2008-12-31 2010-03-10
d NOVARTIS AG ADR P 2009-04-22 2010-06-14
e ASTRAZENECA PLC P 2009-04-22 2010-09-15
PFIZER INC P 2008-12-31 2010-10-18
PFIZER INC P 2009-05-07 2010-10-18
PFIZER INC P 2009-10-16 2010-10-18
(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 1,586   1,524 62
b 5,740   4,603 1,137
c 1,986   890 1,096
d 4,586   3,539 1,047
e 5,191   3,334 1,857
1,018   1,022 -4
2,493   1,999 494
123   124 -1
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       62
b       1,137
c       1,096
d       1,047
e       1,857
      -4
      494
      -1
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 5,688
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 99,559 125,341 0.794305
2008 0 34,230 0.0
2007      
2006      
2005      
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.794305
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 0.397153
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2010 from Part X, line 5..... 4 133,651
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 53,080
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 82
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 53,162
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 104,476
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.
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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 82
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 82
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 82
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2010 estimated tax payments and 2009 overpayment credited to 2010 6a  
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source....... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868) 6c 82
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 82
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. 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.......Bullet 9 0
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2011 estimated taxBullet   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$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If “Yes,” attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If “Yes,” attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If “Yes,” attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • 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
     
    No
    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)bulletNY
    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 ofbulletSAMUEL W PHELAN Telephone no.bullet (518) 537-7287
    Located atbulletONE HUDSON CITY CENTREHUDSONNY ZIP+4bullet12534
    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
     
     
    .........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
    JOSEPH W PHELAN DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    ONE HUDSON CITY CENTRE
    HUDSON,NY12534
    SAMUEL P PHELAN DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    ONE HUDSON CITY CENTRE
    HUDSON,NY12534
    ELLEN C PHELAN DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    ONE HUDSON CITY CENTRE
    HUDSON,NY12534
    DAVID LESTER DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    ONE HUDSON CITY CENTRE
    HUDSON,NY12534
    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...........................bullet0
    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
    103,462
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    32,224
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see page 24 of the instructions)............
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    135,686
    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
    135,686
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1⁄2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see page 25
    of the instructions) ............................
    4
    2,035
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    133,651
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5...................
    6
    6,683
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    6,683
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2010 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    82
    b
    Income tax for 2010. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    82
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    6,601
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4.............................
    5
    6,601
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see page 25 of the instructions)...........
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII,
    line 1.................................
    7
    6,601
    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
    104,476
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes................................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    104,476
    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
    82
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4...............
    6
    104,394
    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 6,601
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2010:
    a Enter amount for 2009 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2010:
    a From 2005.......  
    b From 2006.......  
    c From 2007.......  
    d From 2008.......  
    e From 2009....... 92,910
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 92,910
    4Qualifying distributions for 2010 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 104,476
    a Applied to 2009, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see page 26 of the instructions)    		 0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see page 26 of the instructions)...     		0
    d Applied to 2010 distributable amount..... 6,601
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 97,875
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2010. 0 0
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 190,785
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ...........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable
    amount—see page 27 of the instructions ...     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2009. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see page 27
    of the instructions ...........     		0
    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) ...........     		0
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2005 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see page 27 of the
    instructions) .............     		0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2011.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		190,785
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2006....  
    b Excess from 2007....  
    c Excess from 2008....  
    d Excess from 2009.... 92,910
    e Excess from 2010.... 97,875
    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).)
    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 bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    SAMUEL W PHELAN
    ONE HUDSON CITY CENTRE
    HUDSON,NY12534
    (518) 537-5200
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    THE TACONIC FOUNDATION WILL REQUIRE FROM ALL RECIPIENTS OF $5,000 OR MORE TO SUBMIT A STATEMENT IN WRITING STATING THE AMOUNT OF SUCH DISBURSEMENT WILL BE USED ONLY IN FURTHERENCE OF THAT ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE AND WILL NOT BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE THAT WOULD JEOPARDIZE THE TAX EXEMPT STATUS OF THAT ORGANIZATION OR THE TACONIC FOUNDATION.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    NONE
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    FOUNDATION WILL ONLY MAKE GRANTS TO QUALIFYING CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS DESCRIBED IN IRC SECTION 501(C)(3), BUT NO GEOGRAPHIC, CHARITABLE FIELDS, OR TYPES OF INSTITUTION RESTRICTIONS.
    aThe name, address, and telephone number of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    JOSEPH PHELAN
    ONE HUDSON CITY CENTRE
    HUDSON,NY12534
    (518) 537-5200
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    THE TACONIC FOUNDATION WILL REQUIRE FROM ALL RECIPIENTS OF $5,000 OR MORE TO SUBMIT A STATEMENT IN WRITING STATING THE AMOUNT OF SUCH DISBURSEMENT WILL BE USED ONLY IN FURTHERENCE OF THAT ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE AND WILL NOT BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE THAT WOULD JEOPARDIZE THE TAX EXEMPT STATUS OF THAT ORGANIZATION OR THE TACONIC FOUNDATION.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    NONE
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    FOUNDATION WILL ONLY MAKE GRANTS TO QUALIFYING CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS DESCRIBED IN IRC SECTION 501(C)(3), BUT NO GEOGRAPHIC, CHARITABLE FIELDS, OR TYPES OF INSTITUTION RESTRICTIONS.
    aThe name, address, and telephone number of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    NA
    ONE HUDSON CITY CENTRE
    HUDSON,NY12534
    (518) 537-5200
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    N/A
    cAny submission deadlines:
    NONE
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    N/A
    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
    SALVATION ARMY OXNARD CORPS
    PO BOX 762
    OXNARD,CA93032     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY 2010 APPEAL 500
    TO LOVE A CHILD
    4 BLROH HILL ROAD
    LOUDONVILLE,NY12211     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY HOPE FOR HAITI 100
    AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
    496 HOVER AVE
    GERMANTOWN,NY12526     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY FUNDRAISER 500
    CLEMONT VILLAGE GREEN EVENT COMMITTEE
    1367 RT 9
    TIVOLI,NY12583     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY COMMUNITY EVENTS 200
    GERMANTOWN PTSA
    212 VLAWMONT RD
    GERMANTOWN,NY12526     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY 24 SCIENCE FAIR AWARDS 480
    BIRTH TO FIVE
    315 NW 3RD STREET
    RICHMOND,IN47374     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ANNUAL APPEAL 250
    AMERICAN CANCER SOCITY
    260 OSBORNE RD
    LOUDONVILLE,NY12211     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY RELAY FOR LIFE 1,600
    SOUTHERN COLUMBIA LITTLE LEAGUE
    PO BOX 324
    GERMANTOWN,NY12626     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TEAM SPONSOR AND FENCE SIGH 600
    TOWN OF GERMANTOWN
    23 UNDERHILL LANE
    GERMANTOWN,NY12626     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY OKTOBERFEST 1,000
    CRANE SOCCER CLUB
    483 COUNTY RT 46
    STUYVESANT,NY12173     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 200
    NORTHERN COLUMBIA LITTLE LEAGUE
    PO BOX 264
    KINDERHOOK,NY12106     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ANNUAL APPEAL 200
    BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SOUTHERN RENSSELAER COUNTY
    544 BROADWAY
    RENSSELAER,NY12144     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CAMP ADVENTURE 250
    CLINTON HEIGHTS FIRE DEPARTMENT
    11 HAMPTON AVE PO BOX 332
    RENSSELAER,NY12144     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY APPEAL 250
    EQUINOX INC
    95 CENTRAL AVENUE
    ALBANY,NY12206     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 250
    GERMANTOWN SPORTSMAN ASSOCIATION
    BOX 241 BRIDGE ROAD
    GERMANTOWN,NY12625     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY YOUTH FISHING DERBY 125
    HOLY SPIRIT SCHOOL
    54 HIGHLAND DRIVER
    EAST GREENBUSH,NY12061     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY SILENT ACUTION 250
    NATIONAL CHILD SAFETY COUNCIL
    PO BOX 1368
    JACKSON,MI49204     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ANNUAL APPEAL 175
    TE RYU DOJO
    139 FORDHAM ROAD
    VATATIE,NY12185     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 1,000
    MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION
    3353 STATE ROUTE 9
    HUDSON,NY12534     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY HOLE SPONSOR 250
    COLUMBIA GREENE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DAYCARE
    PO BOX 199
    HUDSON,NY12634     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY 4/15/10 APPEAL 200
    COARC
    PO BOX 2
    MELLEVILLE,NY12544     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY MEMBERSHIP 2010 700
    THE CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION
    20 COLUMBIA TURNPIKE
    HUDSON,NY12534     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GREAT STRIDES WALK 2010 300
    THE OLANA PARTNERSHIP
    PO BOX 199
    HUDSON,NY12534     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY BUSINESS PARTNERSHHIP 1,200
    COLUMBIA GREENE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
    71 PROSPECT AVE
    HUDSON,NY12534     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY HOSPITAL BALL 2010 35,000
    CROHN'S AND COLITIS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA
    385 PARK AVENUE SOUTH 17TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10016     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 250
    GERMANTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL
    123 MAIL ST
    GERMANTOWN,NY12526     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ME'ISSA FUCHS LIFE SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP 1,300
    HUDSON HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
    215 HARRY HOWARD AVE
    HUDSON,NY12534     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TACONIC SCHOLARSHIP AWARD TO 1,000
    RICHMOND HIGH SCHOOL
    360 HUB ETCHSON PARKWAY
    RICHMOND,IN47974     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CORY POWERS - TACONIC SCIENCE AWARD 750
    COLUMBIA COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
    PO BOX 102
    CHATHARN,NY12037     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 2,000
    FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER OF COLUMBIA COUNTY
    PO BOX 319
    CHATHARN,NY12037     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ANNUAL APPEAL 200
    GERMANTOWN LIBRARY
    PO BOX 466
    GERMANTOWN,NY12526     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY FINAL PLEDGE INSTALLMENT 2,000
    SANTA TO THE SEA
    8701 ORANGE DRIVE
    OXNARD,CA93036     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY RACE DAY 500
    BERKSHIRE TACONIC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    800 N MAIL ST PO BOX 400
    SHEFFIELD,MA01257     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GSEF 1,000
    COLUMBIA COUNTY AMERICAN LEGION
    376 HOVER AVE
    GERMANTOWN,NY12526     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 100
    COLUMBIA GREENE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    4400 ROUTE 23
    HUDSON,NY12534     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY SCHOLARSHIP 3,100
    FRIENDS OF CLERMONT
    87 CLEMONT AVE
    GERMANTOWN,NY12526     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ANNUAL 1,000
    GIRL SCOUT TROOP 1638
    49 KILBAR RD
    HUDSON,NY12534     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY LOCAL EVENT 320
    OJAI RAPTOR CENTER
    PO BOX 182
    OAK VIEW,CA93022     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ANNUAL APPEAL 250
    GREENPORT PUMPER COMPANY NO1
    PO BOX 375
    HUDSON,NY12534     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY APPEAL 250
    HUDSON LITTLE LEAGUE
    PO BOX 1171
    HUDSON,NY12534     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ANNUAL APPEAL 200
    ROCK SOLID CHURCH
    334 UNION STREET
    HUDSON,NY12534     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY REBECCA CRAST REQUEST 150
    HRBT FOUNDATION VICTORIA SIMONS AWARD FUND
    PO BOX 40
    COPAKE,NY12316     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TOURNAMENT TEE SIGN 100
    END ZONE CLUB
    11795 WILLIAMSON RD
    WILLIAMSBURG,ID44737     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY APPEAL 100
    VENTURA COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
    5169 VERDUGO WAY
    CAMARILLO,CA93012     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY SCIENCE FAIR ASSOCIATE SPONSOR 500
    AUTISM SPEAKS
    1060 STATE ST 2ND FLOOR
    PRINCETON,NJ08540     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY L CAPLAN WALK REQUEST 100
    RENSSELAER COUNTY IDA YOUTH COAT DIVE
    1600 7TH AVE
    TROY,NY12180     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TEE SPONSOR 150
    SOUTHERN COLUMBIA SOCCER LEAGUE
    PO BOX 292
    GERMANTOWN,NY12526     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ANNUAL APPEAL 600
    THE COMMUNITY HOSPICE OF COLUMBIAGREENE
    47 LIBERTY ST
    CATSKILL,NY12414     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GALA APPEAL 500
    HUDSON WATER SLOOP CLEARWATER INC
    724 WOLCOTT AVENUE
    BEACON,NY12508     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TACONIC EVENT 5,000
    REGIONAL FOOD BANK OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK
    965 ALBANY SHAKER RD
    LATHAM,NY12110     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY COLUMBIA COUNTY BACK PACK PROGRAM 501
    CASH
    ONE HUDSON CITY CENTRE
    HUDSON,NY12534     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO BUY TOYS FOR TOYS FOR TOTS 250
    HOPE HOUSE FUNDING
    PO BOX 38165
    ALBANY,NY12206     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ANNUAL APPEAL 100
    HUDSON DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS
    96 UNION TURNPIKE
    HUDSON,NY12534     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY APPEAL 150
    MARCH OF DIMES
    80 WOLF ROAD SUITE 106
    ALBANY,NY12205     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ANNUAL APPEAL 645
    WALKING THE DOG THEATER
    39 OAK HILL ROAD
    GHENT,NY12075     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ANNUAL APPEAL 250
    BOY SCOUT TROOP 75
    45 LVYWOOD DRIVE
    SELKIRK,NY12158     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ANDREW TILLINGHAST EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT 150
    JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF NORTHEASTERN NY
    8 STANLEY CIRCLE
    LATHAM,NY12110     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY BOWL-A-THON 250
    BOY SCOUT OF AMERICA VENTURA COUNTY COUNCIL
    509 DAILY DRIVE
    CAMARLLO,CA93010     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ANNUAL APPEAL 250
    AALAS FOUNDATION
    9190 CRESTWYN HILLS DRIVE
    MEMPHIS,TN38125     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 7,500
    ACLAM FOUNDATION
    20 MACKINNEN PLACE
    EAST LYNE,CT06333     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 2,500
    FOUNDATION FOR BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH
    818 CONNECITICUT AVE NW SUITE 900
    WASHINGTON,DC20006     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ANNUAL APPEAL 1,000
    JENNINGS WILLETS POST NO 346TIM
    41 CHEVIOT RD
    GERMANTOWN,NY12526     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY BOYS STATE 125
    LIVINGSTON RECREATION ASSOCIATION
    20 SCHROEDER RD
    HUDSON,NY12534     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ANNUA; APPEAL 100
    RSVPRIDE
    721 COLUMBIA ST
    HUDSON,NY12534     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ANNUEL APPEAL 175
    THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
    180 HILLTOP RD
    GERMANTOWN,NY12528     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TOWN THANKSGIVING DINNER 125
    HUDSON OPERA HOUSE
    327 WARREN STREET
    HUDSON,NY12534     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY SPONSOR WINTER WALK 10,000
    MANNA
    9311 GATHER ROAD
    GAITHERBURG,MD20677     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 320
    MARYLAND LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP
    1200 MAIN STREET
    GAITHERSBURG,MD20878     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 175
    MONTGOMERY COUNTY COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS
    600 B EAST GUIDE DRIVE
    ROCKVILLE,MD20850     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 225
    SEEC
    8905 FAIRVIEW ROAD SUITE 300
    SILVER SPRING,MD20810     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 230
    THE LITERACY COUNCIL OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY
    21 MARYLAND AVENUE
    ROCKVILLA,MD20650     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 320
    ARTS CENTER OF THE CAPITAL REGION
    265 RIVER STREET
    TROY,NY12180     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY PERSONAL APPEAL 500
    SALVATION ARMY
    PO BOX 746
    HUDSON,NY12534     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY SOUP KITCHEN 150
    WAYNE COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
    823 ROUND BARN ROAD
    RICHMOND,IN47374     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY EDUCATIONS PROGRAMS 300
    LEAP INC
    313 FARMINGTON FALLS RD
    FARMINGTON,ME04938     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY SANDERSONAPPEAL 200
    COLUMBIA LAND CONSERVANCY
    49 MAIL STREET
    CHATHAM,NY12037     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 500
    ANNE'S QUEST FOUNDATION
    6 TOWER PLACE
    ALBANY,NY12203     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CANCER RESEARCH 500
    CURE ALZHEIMER'S FUND
    34 WASHINGTON STREET SUITE 200
    WELLESLEY HILLS,MA02481     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 2,000
    HUDSON MOHAWK FIGURE SKATING CLUB
    49 FARRELL RD
    TROY,NY12180     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY FREE SKATE DAY 370
    MARTIN HOUSE
    100 COLLEGE ROAD EAST
    PRINCETON,NJ08540     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 1,210
    PREVENT CHILD ABUSE - NEW JERSEY
    103 CHRUCH STREET SUITE 210
    NEW BRUNSWICK,NJ08901     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 1,210
    QUESTAR III NEW VISION SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH & WORLD HEALTH
    10 EMPIRE STATE BOULEVARD
    CASTLETON,NY12033     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 500
    RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES
    139 SOUTH LAKE AVE
    ALBANY,NY12208     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 500
    ST AUGUSTINE SCHOOL
    3920 NEW YORK AVE
    UNION CITY,NJ07080     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY SMART BOARDS 500
    TECH VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
    9 UNIVERSITY PLACE
    RENSSELAER,NY12144     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY PROJECT APPEAL 485
    WOMANSPACE INC
    1212 STUYVESANT AVE
    TRENTON,NJ08618     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 1,210
    BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF WAYNE COUNTY
    1717 SOUTH L ST
    RICHMOND,IN47374     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ANNUAL APPEAL 500
    UNITED WAY OF WHITEWATER VALLEY
    129 SOUTH 9TH
    RICHMOND,IN47374     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ANNUAL APPEAL 1,000
    WAYNE COUNTY FOUNDATION
    33 SOUTH 7TH STREET
    RICHMOND,IN47374     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ANNUAL APPEAL 500
    Total .................................bullet 3a 104,476
    bApproved for future payment
    Total ..................................bullet 3b 0
    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          
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....         2,543
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory         5,688
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 0 8,231
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)...................
    138,231
    (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.)
    4 DIVIDEND INCOME
    8 GAINS ON SALE OF SECURITIES
    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
    SignHere
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    Form 990-PF (2010)
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    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors
    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2010
    Name of organization
    TACONIC FOUNDATION INC
     
    Employer identification number

    26-3530306
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ





    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule—
    Special Rules
    ......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
    Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990, or check the box in the heading of its
    Form 990-EZ, or on line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Page 1 of 1 of Part I
    Name of organization
    TACONIC FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number

    26-3530306
    Part I
    Contributors (see Instructions)
    		     
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
    TACONIC FARMS INC
     

         
    ONE HUDSON CITY CENTRE
       
    HUDSON, NY   12534

    		$107,695




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

         
     
       

    		$  




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

         
     
       

    		$  




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

         
     
       

    		$  




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

         
     
       

    		$  




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

         
     
       

    		$  




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Page 1 of 1 of Part II
    Name of organization
    TACONIC FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number

    26-3530306
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see Instructions)
    		     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Page 1 of 1 of Part III
    Name of organization
    TACONIC FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number

    26-3530306
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
    aggregating more than $1,000 for the year. (Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.)
    For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
    contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Purpose of gift    		 (c)
    Use of gift    		 (d)
    Description of how gift is held
     
    (e)
    Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
           
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Purpose of gift    		 (c)
    Use of gift    		 (d)
    Description of how gift is held
     
    (e)
    Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
           
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Purpose of gift    		 (c)
    Use of gift    		 (d)
    Description of how gift is held
     
    (e)
    Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
           
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Purpose of gift    		 (c)
    Use of gift    		 (d)
    Description of how gift is held
     
    (e)
    Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
           
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

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    TY 2010 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    TACONIC FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 26-3530306
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 1,578 0   0

    TY 2010 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    TACONIC FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 26-3530306
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    CORPORATE STOCK 111,645 111,645

    TY 2010 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    TACONIC FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 26-3530306
    Description Amount
    UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS 5,008


    TY 2010 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    TACONIC FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 26-3530306
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ADVERTISING 15 0   0
    MISCELLANEOUS 189 0   0


    TY 2010 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    TACONIC FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 26-3530306
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    NYS FILING FEE 50 0   0
    FEDERAL TAX 20 0   0
    FOREIGN TAX 29 0   0