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
MERRILL FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 990129   Room/suite
City or town, state, and ZIP code
BOSTON, MA021990129
A Employer identification number

22-3494040
B Telephone number (see page 10 of the instructions)

(617) 239-0128
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$2,535,360J 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) 45,000
2 Check bullet
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 11 11  
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 59,209 58,747  
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 113,157
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 233,002
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 113,157
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 0
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........ 217,377 171,915  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
14 Other employee salaries and wages......   0 0 0
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......   0 0  
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........       0
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 9,042 4,521 0 4,521
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 23,677 11,839   11,839
17 Interest...............       0
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see page 14 of the instructions) Click to see attachment 3,253 1,003   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 0 0  
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......   0 0  
22 Printing and publications..........   0 0  
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 65     65
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 36,037 17,363 0 16,425
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 185,766 185,766
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 221,803 17,363 0 202,191
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -4,426
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 154,552
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 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............... 461 541 541
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 199,300 42,700 42,700
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet     0 0
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 bullet0      
8 Inventories for sale or use...............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges...........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 1,048,296 Click to see attachment1,126,286 1,975,960
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........   Click to see attachment76,062 75,754
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)........... 529,238 Click to see attachment529,238 440,405
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) 1,777,295 1,774,827 2,535,360
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......... 1,777,295 1,774,827
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).................... 1,777,295 1,774,827
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of
the instructions).................. 1,777,295 1,774,827
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 1,777,295
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a...................... 2 -4,426
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 3 2,502
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 1,775,371
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 5 544
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30.. 6 1,774,827
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 400. CATERPILLAR INC. COM   1997-04-04 2010-04-05
b 400. NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP COM   1997-04-04 2010-04-05
c 400. CATERPILLAR INC. COM   1997-04-04 2010-06-15
d 600. DUPONT E I DE NEMOURS COM   1997-04-04 2010-06-15
e 500. INGERSOLL-RAND PLC SHS   2002-01-04 2010-06-15
.0517 FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS CORP COM   2000-07-07 2010-07-21
312. FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS CORP COM   2000-07-07 2010-08-13
200. CATERPILLAR INC. COM   1997-04-04 2010-10-20
400. INGERSOLL-RAND PLC SHS   2002-01-04 2010-10-20
50000. CATERPILLAR FINANCIAL CORP PWR NOTES BE FR DTD 6/26/08 4.45% 12   2010-02-04 2010-12-15
30000. HERSHEY FOODS CORP NOTE DTD 8/15/1997 6.   2010-02-01 2010-12-15
(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 25,960   3,931 22,029
b 23,056   2,980 20,076
c 25,084   3,931 21,153
d 22,446   14,625 7,821
e 19,545   5,150 14,395
       
2,346   716 1,630
16,059   1,966 14,093
15,432   4,055 11,377
50,000   50,000  
33,074   32,491 583
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       22,029
b       20,076
c       21,153
d       7,821
e       14,395
       
      1,630
      14,093
      11,377
       
      583
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 2 113,157
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 173,486 2,074,208 0.08364
2008 276,039 2,805,164 0.098404
2007 268,807 3,254,238 0.082602
2006 133,593 3,064,562 0.043593
2005 134,844 2,903,352 0.046444
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.354683
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 0.070937
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2010 from Part X, line 5..... 4 2,352,910
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 166,907
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 1,546
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 168,453
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 202,191
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 1,546
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 1,546
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 1,546
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2010 estimated tax payments and 2009 overpayment credited to 2010 6a 3,219
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source....... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868) 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 3,219
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 1,673
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2011 estimated taxBullet1,673 Refunded Bullet 11 0
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)bulletDE
    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
    Yes
     
    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 addressbullet  
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletLAWRENCE B COHEN
    % EAPD LLP - 18TH FL     Telephone no.bullet (617) 239-0143
    Located atbullet111 HUNTINGTON AVENUEBOSTONMA ZIP+4bullet021997613
    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
     
    No
    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
     
    No
    .........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
    AMY MERRILL PRESIDENT
    1     		0    
    PO BOX 478
    CORNWALL,NY12518
    BRUCE MERRILL VICE PRESIDENT
    1     		0    
    PO BOX 478
    CORNWALL,NY12518
    PAUL MERRILL SECRETARY
    1     		0    
    PO BOX 478
    CORNWALL,NY12518
    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
    2,317,170
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    71,571
    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
    2,388,741
    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
    2,388,741
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1⁄2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see page 25
    of the instructions) ............................
    4
    35,831
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    2,352,910
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5...................
    6
    117,646
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    117,646
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2010 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    1,546
    b
    Income tax for 2010. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    1,546
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    116,100
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4.............................
    5
    116,100
    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
    116,100
    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
    202,191
    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
    0
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
    0
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
    0
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    202,191
    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
    1,546
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4...............
    6
    200,645
    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 7 116,100
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2010:
    a Enter amount for 2009 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:2008, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2010:
    a From 2005....... 0
    b From 2006....... 0
    c From 2007....... 131,053
    d From 2008....... 137,141
    e From 2009....... 75,660
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 343,854
    4Qualifying distributions for 2010 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 202,191
    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..... 116,100
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 86,091
    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 5 429,945
    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 ......     		429,945
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2006.... 0
    b Excess from 2007.... 131,053
    c Excess from 2008.... 137,141
    d Excess from 2009.... 75,660
    e Excess from 2010.... 86,091
    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:
    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
    Monadnock Music
    2A CONCORD STREET
    Peterborough,NH03458     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 1,000
    Historic Harrisville Inc
    BOX 79
    Harrisville,NH03450     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 2,500
    United for a Fair Economy
    29 WINTER STREET
    Boston,MA02108     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 2,500
    Agricultural Stewardship
    Association
    28R MAIN STREET
    Greenwich,NY12834     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 10,000
    Central Square Theater
    PO BOX 391897
    Cambridge,MA02139     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 8,500
    Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance
    425 EAST 100 SOUTH
    Salt Lake City,UT84111     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 1,000
    PAVE
    PO BOX 227
    Bennington,VT05201     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 2,000
    Planned Parenthood Mohawk Hudson
    1040 STATE STREET
    Schenectady,NY12307     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 1,500
    EngenderHealth
    440 9TH AVENUE
    New York,NY10001     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 2,000
    US Labor Education
    in the Americas Project
    PO BOX 268-290
    Chicago,IL60626     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 2,000
    On The Rise Inc
    341 BROADWAY
    Cambridge,MA02139     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 5,500
    Turimiquire Foundation
    33 RICHDALE ROAD
    Cambridge,MA02140     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 6,000
    Dionondehowa Wildlife Sanctuary
    148 STANTON RD
    Shushan,NY12873     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 1,000
    Institute on Taxation and Economic
    Policy
    1616 P ST NW SUITE 200
    Washington,DC20036     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 1,000
    Bay NVC
    55 SANTA CLARA AVENUE STE 203
    Oakland,CA94610     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 2,500
    Sustainable Harvest International
    779 N BEND ROAD
    Surry,ME04684     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 2,000
    Demos
    220 FIFTH AVENUE 5TH FLOOR
    New York,NY10001     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 3,000
    Community Music Center of Boston
    34 WARREN AVENUE
    BOSTON,MA02116     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 1,250
    Commonwealth School
    151 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE
    Boston,MA02116     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 2,500
    World Music Institute
    49 WEST 27TH STREET
    New York,NY10001     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 2,000
    Institute for Public Affairs
    2040 N MILWAUKEE AVENUE
    Chicago,IL606429942     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 4,000
    Partners in Health
    641 HUNTINGTON AVENUE
    Boston,MA02115     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 6,000
    Social Justice Center
    33 CENTRAL AVENUE
    Albany,NY12210     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 500
    Stagesource
    88 TREMONT STREET SUI
    Boston,MA02108     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 250
    Mariposa Museum
    26 MAIN STREET
    Peterborough,NH034582420     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 3,000
    International Planned Parenthood
    Federation
    120 WALL STREET 9TH FLOOR
    New York,NY102690202     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 1,000
    The Adirondack School
    Attn john Kettlewell
    5158 COUNTY RT 113
    Greenwich,NY12834     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 1,000
    Ugly Duckling Presse
    The Old American Can Factory
    232 THIRD STREET E002
    Booklyn,NY12215     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 1,000
    Stonington Village Improvement
    Association
    PO BOX 18
    Stonington,CT06378     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 2,500
    LAVA
    524 BERGEN STREET
    Brooklyn,NY11217     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 1,100
    E F Schumacher Society
    140 JUG END ROAD
    Great Barrington,MA01230     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 1,000
    Society for the Protection of
    New Hampshire Forests
    54 PORTSMOUTH STREET
    Concord,NH03301     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 1,000
    Otsego County Conservation Assc
    PO BOX 931
    Cooperstown,NY13326     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION EDUCATION 2,000
    Delaware Riverkeeper Network
    300 POND STREET 2ND FLOOR
    Bristol,PA19007     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION PUBLIC EDUCATION ABOUT GAS DRILLING 2,000
    Riverkeeper
    20 SECOR ROAD
    Ossining,NY10562     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION PUBLIC EDUCATION ABOUT GAS DRILLING 2,500
    Catskilll Mountainkeeper
    PO BOX 381
    Youngsville,NY12791     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION PUBLIC EDUCATION ABOUT GAS DRILLING 3,500
    Food and Water Watch
    155 WATER STREET 6TH FLOOR
    Brooklyn,NY11201     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GAS DRILLING CAMPAIGN 2,500
    Zing Foundation
    21 LINWOOD STREET
    Arlington,MA02474     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION ARTS RISING PROJECT 7,000
    Zing Foundation
    Attn Diane Dana
    21 LINWOOD STREET
    Arlington,MA02474     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION BOLDER GIVING 3,000
    Center for Community Change
    1536 U STREET
    Washington,DC20009     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 3,750
    Brooklyn Youth Sports Club Inc
    Attn Lynn Friess
    9 WYCKOFF STREET 1
    Brooklyn,NY11201     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 3,000
    Trees Water & People
    633 REMINGTON STREET
    Fort Collins,CO80524     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION PROGRAM IN HAITI 500
    Bayou preservation Association
    Attn Annie & Bill Vanderbilt
    2651 COCONUT DR
    Sanibel,FL33957     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 500
    Brandeis University
    Office for the Arts
    PO BOX 591110/MS 052
    Waltham,MA02454     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 5,000
    Brooklyn Nonviolent Connumication
    c/o Dian Killian
    340 DECATUR STREET
    Brooklyn,NY112331803     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 1,225
    Corporate Accountability Int'l
    10 MILK STREET
    Boston,MA021084608     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 1,000
    Actors shakespeare Project
    AttnHancock Family Match Challenge
    191 HIGHLAND AVE SUITE 2E
    Somerville,MA02143     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 1,000
    Our Place Theatre
    39 WARRENT STREET
    Roxbury,MA02119     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 2,500
    Huntington Theatre Company
    264 HUNTINGTON AVE
    Boston,MA02115     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 500
    Harris Center
    83 KINGS HIGHWAY
    Hancock,NH034495114     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 1,000
    Historic New England
    141 CAMBRIDGE STREET
    Boston,MA021142702     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 1,000
    Community of Peace and Spirtuality
    5 WEST 86TH STREET 14C
    New York,NY10024     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 3,000
    Hancock Town Library
    25 MAIN STREET
    Hancock,NH03449     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 500
    Stand for Children
    77 RUMFORD AVE SUITE 2
    Waltham,MA02453     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 2,500
    Hampshire College
    Student Accounts
    893 WEST STREET
    Amherst,MA010025585     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION SCHOLAR PROGRAM 13,140
    Moravian College
    Monocacy Hall Room 204
    1200 MAIN STREET
    Bethlehem,PA18018     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION SCHOLAR PROGRAM 22,439
    Goshen College
    1700 SOUTH MAIN STREET
    Goshen,IN46526     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION SCHOLAR PROGRAM 17,612
    Grassroots Leadership
    Attn Si kahn
    BOX 36006
    Charlotte,NC28236     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 1,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 185,766
    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 11  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 59,209  
    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     18 113,157  
    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)..   172,377  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)...................
    13172,377
    (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
    SignHere
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer or fiduciary) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    PaidPreparersUseOnly Preparer's SignatureBullet Date PTIN
    Firm's namebullet



    Firm's addressbullet







         		Firm's EINbullet
    Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Additional Data


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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
    MERRILL FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
     
    Employer identification number

    22-3494040
    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
    MERRILL FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number

    22-3494040
    Part I
    Contributors (see Instructions)
    		     
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
     
     

    CHARLES E MERRILL JR    
    5 CHESTNUT STREET
       
    BOSTON, MA   02108

    		$45,000




    (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
    MERRILL FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number

    22-3494040
    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
    MERRILL FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number

    22-3494040
    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:
    MERRILL FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 22-3494040
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    TAX PREPARATION FEE 9,042 4,521   4,521

    TY 2010 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    MERRILL FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 22-3494040
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    25000 CATERPILLAR FINANCIAL CO    
    PWR NTS BE FR DTD 2/20/09 4.4% 25,401 25,090
    25000 GENERAL ELEC CAP CORP MT    
    BE FR DTD 1/8/10 2.8% 1/8/2013 25,269 25,558
    25000 WAL MART STORES INC NOTE    
    DTD 2/18/04 4.125% 2/15/2011 25,392 25,106

    TY 2010 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    MERRILL FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 22-3494040
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    1250 ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC C 65,260 59,888
    1600 BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB CO. 11,035 42,368
    1000 CATERPILLAR INC. COM 9,828 93,660
    1400 CHEVRON CORP COM 16,013 127,750
    2000 DUPONT E I DE NEMOURS COM 48,751 99,760
    5000 GENERAL ELECTRIC COM 13,288 91,450
    1500 JOHNSON & JOHNSON COM 8,241 92,775
    1500 MEDTRONIC INC 77,532 55,635
    1600 NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP COM 11,919 100,512
    1477 PFIZER 25,870 25,862
    1300 PROCTER & GAMBLE COM 80,766 83,629
    1300 VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS IN 10,619 46,514
    1900 SCHLUMBERGER LTD 15,408 158,650
    1100 INGERSOLL-RAND CO LTD A 11,073 51,799
    3300 APPLIED MATERIALS COM 44,972 46,365
    1175 BAXTER INTL INC COM 65,478 59,479
    1300 BOEING CO COM 17,787 84,838
    1800 CISCO SYSTEMS INC COM 43,736 36,414
    2200 INTEL CORP COM 44,964 46,266
    2400 MICROSOFT CORP COM 63,283 66,984
    1300 PEPSICO INC COM 85,980 84,929
    1500 QUALCOMM INC COM 63,132 74,235
    1700 SYSCO CORP COM 46,900 49,980
    1250 TARGET CORP COM 63,058 75,163
    1000 UNITED TECHNOLOGIES COM 65,588 78,720
    925 TIME WARNER CABLE INC COM 49,723 61,078
    1000 US BANCORP DEL COM NEW 22,990 26,970
    650 WALGREEN CO. COM 19,530 25,324
    625 STATE STREET CORP COM 23,562 28,963

    TY 2010 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    MERRILL FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 22-3494040
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    3195 ISHARES TR MSCI EMERG MKT AT COST 135,713 152,216
    4950 ISHARES TR MSCI EAFE IND AT COST 393,525 288,189

    TY 2010 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    MERRILL FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 22-3494040
    Description Amount
    TRANSACTION POSTED AFTER PERIOD END 81
    ADJUSTMENT FOR RETURN CAPITAL 462
    ROUNDING ADJUSTMENT 1


    TY 2010 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    MERRILL FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 22-3494040
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FILING FEE 65 0   65


    TY 2010 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    MERRILL FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 22-3494040
    Description Amount
    TRANSACTION POSTED PRIOR TO PERIOD END 2,502


    TY 2010 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    MERRILL FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 22-3494040
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    CUSTODIAN & MANAGEMENT FEES 23,677 11,839   11,839


    TY 2010 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    MERRILL FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 22-3494040
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAXES 1,003 1,003   0
    FEDERAL ESTIMATES - PRINCIPAL 2,250 0   0