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
ELSTER FOUNDATION
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)35 WATERGATE DRIVEROOM/SUITE 1504Room/suite
City or town, state, and ZIP code
SARASOTA, FL342364501
A Employer identification number

16-6054742
B Telephone number (see page 10 of the instructions)

(941) 308-3081
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$5,826,603J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
E bullet
F bullet
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see page 11 of the instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check bullet
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 60,618 60,618 60,618
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 86,430 86,430 86,430
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 -34,050
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 1,158,213
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...  
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 28,476
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment -9,545 27 -9,545
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 103,453 147,075 165,979
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 35,652 3,565   32,087
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 1,070 895    
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 44,271 44,271    
17 Interest............... 155 155    
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see page 14 of the instructions) Click to see attachment 1,417 1,417    
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 250     250
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 82,815 50,303   32,337
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 297,100 297,100
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 379,915 50,303   329,437
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -276,462
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 96,772
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 165,979
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see page 30 of the instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2010)
Form 990-PF (2010)
Page 2
Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing...............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 150,887 300,965 300,965
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) 256,332    
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 4,428,337 Click to see attachment4,543,488 4,543,488
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........ 876,624 Click to see attachment982,150 982,150
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) 5,712,180 5,826,603 5,826,603
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) Click to see attachment27,682  
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).......... 27,682 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted....................    
25 Temporarily restricted................    
26 Permanently restricted................    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds.........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 5,684,498 5,826,603
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see page 17 of the
instructions).................... 5,684,498 5,826,603
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of
the instructions).................. 5,712,180 5,826,603
Part III Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1 Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree
with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)............... 1 5,684,498
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a...................... 2 -276,462
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 3 418,567
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 5,826,603
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 5  
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30.. 6 5,826,603
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 CEMEX SAB DE CV ADR-104 P 2008-06-20 2010-01-15
b WIB IBM--5 P 2009-03-03 2010-01-19
c CEMEX SAB DE CV ADR-0.8 P 2009-02-12 2010-06-10
d CEMEX SAB DE CV ADR-104 P 2008-06-20 2010-01-15
e WEU JACOBS ENGR--12 P 2009-03-03 2010-01-19
WEEHAWKEN TWP NJ BANS-200000 P 2009-06-30 2010-07-02
CEMEX SAB DE CV ADR-832 P 2008-06-20 2010-01-15
CALL L-3 COMMUNICATIONS--11 P 2009-03-03 2010-01-19
ARTIO INTERNATIONAL EQUITY-1199.095 P 2002-07-16 2010-07-14
CEMEX SAB DE CV ADR-1731.6 P 2008-06-20 2010-01-15
WNU MONSANTO--8 P 2009-03-03 2010-01-19
DODGE & COX INTERNATIONAL-3429.685 P 2006-08-01 2010-07-14
CEMEX SAB DE CV ADR-348.4 P 2009-02-12 2010-01-15
WJW PRAXAIR INC.--1 P 2009-03-03 2010-01-19
CISCO SYSTEMS INC.-3400 P 2004-12-01 2010-01-15
PRZXAIR INC.-50 P 2004-10-14 2010-01-27
INTEL CORP-2800 P 2007-08-08 2010-01-15
L-3 COM HOLDINGS-25 P 2006-08-29 2010-01-27
IBM CORP-500 P 2008-12-29 2010-01-15
ABB LTD-25 P 2009-02-12 2010-01-27
L-3 COM HOLDINGS-600 P 2006-08-29 2010-01-15
HUSSMAN STRATEGIC GROWTH-10732.323 P 2007-03-12 2010-01-27
L-3 COM HOLDINGS-500 P 2006-08-29 2010-01-15
FEDERATED TOTAL RETURN BOND-9107.468 P 2007-11-29 2010-02-01
PRZXAIR INC.-100 P 2004-10-14 2010-01-15
FEDERATED TOTAL RETURN BOND-9082.652 P 2007-11-29 2010-03-02
YCG CEMEX SAB DE CV--30 P 2009-03-03 2010-01-19
PROCTER & GAMBLE-100 P 2001-05-01 2010-04-30
WEY CISCO SYS--34 P 2009-03-03 2010-01-19
PROCTER & GAMBLE-1570 P 2001-05-01 2010-04-30
WNL INTEL CORP--8 P 2009-03-03 2010-01-19
BP PLC-500 P 2001-05-01 2010-05-14
WNL INTEL CORP--20 P 2009-03-03 2010-01-19
BP PLC-1000 P 2001-05-01 2010-05-14
(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 1,000   2,404 -1,404
b 3,290     3,290
c 8   6 2
d 1,000   2,404 -1,404
e 4,068     4,068
200,000   203,818 -3,818
7,997   19,232 -11,235
4,807     4,807
31,800   25,229 6,571
16,645   40,027 -23,382
4,222     4,222
105,600   135,161 -29,561
3,349   2,684 665
439     439
59,487   65,005 -5,518
3,786   2,084 1,702
41,991   68,188 -26,197
2,096   1,878 218
52,491   40,032 12,459
459   330 129
44,995   45,042 -47
136,193   170,185 -33,992
37,496   37,554 -58
100,000   97,622 2,378
6,992   4,168 2,824
100,000   97,356 2,644
1,740     1,740
6,278   3,106 3,172
5,372     5,372
98,695   48,768 49,927
1,064     1,064
23,214   26,660 -3,446
2,680     2,680
46,443   53,320 -6,877
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       -1,404
b       3,290
c       2
d       -1,404
e       4,068
      -3,818
      -11,235
      4,807
      6,571
      -23,382
      4,222
      -29,561
      665
      439
      -5,518
      1,702
      -26,197
      218
      12,459
      129
      -47
      -33,992
      -58
      2,378
      2,824
      2,644
      1,740
      3,172
      5,372
      49,927
      1,064
      -3,446
      2,680
      -6,877
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 -34,050
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 28,476
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 314,855 4,977,375 0.063257
2008 353,363 6,052,507 0.058383
2007 382,423 6,854,438 0.055792
2006 360,983 6,411,841 0.056299
2005 362,942 6,299,338 0.057616
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.291347
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 0.058269
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2010 from Part X, line 5..... 4 5,469,790
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 318,719
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 968
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 319,687
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 329,437
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 1 968
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  
3 Add lines 1 and 2............................ 3 968
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-). 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 968
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2010 estimated tax payments and 2009 overpayment credited to 2010 6a 7,253
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source....... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868) 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 7,253
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  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 6,285
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2011 estimated taxBullet6,285 Refunded Bullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see page 19 of
the instructions for definition)?.............................
1b
 
No
If the answer is “Yes” to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If “Yes,” attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If “Yes,” attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If “Yes,” attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If “Yes,” complete Part II, col. (c), and Part XV.
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see page 19 of the
    instructions)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 ofbulletSYDNEY E GOLDSTEIN Telephone no.bullet (941) 308-3081
    Located atbullet35 WATERGATE DRIVE - 1504SARASOTAFL ZIP+4bullet342364501
    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
     
     
    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
     
     
    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
    SYDNEY E GOLDSTEINClick to see attachment TRUSTEE
    5.50     		7,131 0 0
    35 WATERGATE DRIVE - 1504
    SARASOTA,FL342364501
    JEROME E GOLDSTEINClick to see attachment TRUSTEE
    5.50     		7,131 0 0
    35 WATERGATE DRIVE
    SARASOTA,FL342364501
    AMY GEROME-ACUFFClick to see attachment TRUSTTE
    5.50     		7,130 0 0
    10 BATTLE RIDGE DRIVE
    ATLANTA,GA30342
    DOUGLAS R GOLDSTEINClick to see attachment TRUSTEE
    5.50     		7,130 0 0
    816 MULBERRY ROAD
    MARTINSVILLE,VA24112
    ELIZABETH GEER GOLDSTEINClick to see attachment TRUSTEE
    5.50     		7,130 0 0
    816 MULBERRY ROAD
    MARTINSVILLE,VA24112
    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  
    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.............bullet  
    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  
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Page 7
    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 N/A  
    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
    5,296,936
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    256,150
    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
    5,553,086
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) ..............
    1e
     
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d..........................
    3
    5,553,086
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1⁄2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see page 25
    of the instructions) ............................
    4
    83,296
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    5,469,790
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5...................
    6
    273,490
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    273,490
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2010 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    968
    b
    Income tax for 2010. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    968
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    272,522
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4.............................
    5
    272,522
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see page 25 of the instructions)...........
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII,
    line 1.................................
    7
    272,522
    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
    329,437
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
     
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes................................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    329,437
    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
    968
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4...............
    6
    328,469
    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 7 272,522
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2010:
    a Enter amount for 2009 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2010:
    a From 2005....... 53,591
    b From 2006....... 50,425
    c From 2007....... 57,555
    d From 2008....... 52,012
    e From 2009....... 68,126
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 281,709
    4Qualifying distributions for 2010 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 329,437
    a Applied to 2009, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see page 26 of the instructions)    		  
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see page 26 of the instructions)...     		 
    d Applied to 2010 distributable amount..... 272,522
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 56,915
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2010.    
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 338,624
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ...........     		 
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable
    amount—see page 27 of the instructions ...     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2009. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see page 27
    of the instructions ...........     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2010. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2011 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (see page 27
    of the instructions) ...........     		 
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2005 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see page 27 of the
    instructions) .............     		53,591
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2011.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		285,033
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2006.... 50,425
    b Excess from 2007.... 57,555
    c Excess from 2008.... 52,012
    d Excess from 2009.... 68,126
    e Excess from 2010.... 56,915
    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
    ADULT DAY CARE OF MARTINS
    431 COMMONWEALTH BLVD
    MARTINVILLE,VA24112     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 25,500
    ALLIANCE THERATRE
    1280 PEACHTREE ST NE
    ATLANTA,GA30309     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 1,000
    ALTANTA BALLET
    1400 W PEACHTREE ST NW
    ATLANTA,GA303099651     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 1,500
    AMERICA JEWISH COMMITTEE
    165 EAST 56TH ST
    ROOM 614
    NEW YORK,NY101260103     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 2,000
    ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTR
    1280 PEACHTREE ST NE
    ATLANTA SYMPHONY HALL
    ATLANTA,GA30309     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 2,500
    BERRY COLLEGE
    2277 MARTHA BERRY HWY NW
    ROME,GA301659987     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 25,000
    BLUE RIDGE PUBLIC TELEVIS
    PO BOX 13246
    ROANOKE,VA240323246     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 500
    BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
    6 EAST MAIN ST
    SUITE A
    MARTINVILLE,VA24112     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 1,000
    CHASTAIN PARK CONSERVANCY
    1001 POWERS FERRY RD
    ATLANTA,GA30342     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 2,500
    CHATHAM HALL
    800 CHATHAM HALL CIRCLE
    CHATHAM,VA245313085     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 23,750
    CHILDRENS HEALTHCARE OF A
    1687 TULLIE CIRCLE
    ATLANTA,GA30329     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 15,000
    ELON COLLEGE
    2600 CAMPUS BOX
    ELON,NC27244     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 5,000
    FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
    1901 PATRICK HENRY AVE
    MARTINVILLE,VA24112     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 1,500
    FLORIDA STUDIO THEATER
    1241 NORTH PALM AVE
    SARASOTA,FL34236     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 22,500
    GATEWAY STREET
    PO BOX 7
    COLLINSVILLE,VA24078     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 2,500
    HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
    519 MEMORIAL DRIVE SE
    ATLANTA,GA303122218     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 1,000
    JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDRE
    2688 FRUITVILLE RD
    SARASOTA,FL34237     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 26,000
    WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY
    PO BOX 7227
    REYNOLDA STATION
    WINSTONSALEM,NC271992221     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 2,500
    NEW COLLEGE FOUNDATION
    29 JONES ST
    MARTINSVILLE,VA24112     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 2,500
    PIEDMONT ARTS ASSOC
    215 STARLING AVE
    MARTINSVILLE,VA24112     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 2,000
    PIEDMONT PARK CONSERVACY
    PO BOX 7795
    ATLANTA,GA30357     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 2,500
    PIEDMONT VA DENTAL HEALTH
    23 FAYETTE ST
    MARTINSVILLE,VA24112     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 2,000
    RON CLARK ACADEMY
    228 MARGARET ST
    ATLANTA,GA30315     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 18,000
    SARASOTA BALLET
    5555 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL
    SARASOTA,FL34243     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 25,000
    SARASOTA ORCHESTRA
    709 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL
    SARASOTA,FL34236     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 21,000
    SPCA OF MARTINSVILLE & HE
    PO BOX 326
    COLLINSVILLE,VA24078     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 5,000
    THE CARISLE SCHOOL
    300 CARLISLE RD
    PO BOX 5388
    MARTINSVILLE,VA24115     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 1,000
    THE CHARITY LAEGUE
    PO BOX 530233
    BIRMINGHAM,AL352530233     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 1,000
    THE METROPOLITAN OPERA
    LINCOLN CENTER
    NEW YORK,NY10023     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 2,000
    THE PARK SCHOOL OF BUFFAL
    4625 HARLEM RD
    BUFFALO,NY14226     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 25,000
    THE PERLMAN MUSIC PROGRAM
    PO BOX 3407
    SARASOTA,FL342303407     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 2,500
    THE SALVATION ARMY
    PO BOX 551
    MARTINSVILLE,VA24114     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 500
    TREES ATLANTA
    96 POPLAR ST NW
    ATLANTA,GA303032142     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 1,000
    VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF NATURA
    21 STARLING AVE
    MARTINSVILLE,VA24112     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 17,500
    WUSF PUBLIC RADIO
    8350 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL
    SMC C305
    SARASOTA,FL342432049     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 3,500
    WVTF
    PROCESSING CENTER
    PO BOX 0602
    MCLEAN,VA221090602     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 1,000
    NORTH CAROLINA STATE STUD
    PO BOX 7001
    RALEIGH,NC27695     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 600
    THE YMCA FOUNDATION
    ONE SOUTH SCHOOL AVENUE
    SARASOTA,FL34237     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 250
    THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIE
    SOUTH ATLANTIC DIVISION
    PO BOX 2483
    SARASOTA,FL34237     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 500
    NC STATE COLLEGE OF NATUR
    PO BOX 7001
    RALEIGH,NC27695     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 500
    MORGAN MAKES A DIFFERENCE
    4500 ADAMS WAY
    RANDLEMAN,NC27317     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 500
    ALGONQUIN CAMERSHIP FUND
    500 EAST AVENUE
    ROCHESTER,NY14607     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 500
    Total .................................bullet 3a 297,100
    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 60,618  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 86,430  
    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.....     18 27  
    8Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory     18 -34,050  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: aKINDER MORGAN ENERGY PTNRS LP 211110 -8,989      
    bKINDER MORGAN - IDC 211110 -583      
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. -9,572 113,025  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)...................
    13103,453
    (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.
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    TY 2010 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    ELSTER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 16-6054742
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING & TAX PREPARATION FEE 1,070 895    

    TY 2010 CompensationExplanation
    Name:
    ELSTER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 16-6054742
    Person Name Explanation
    SYDNEY E GOLDSTEIN  
    JEROME E GOLDSTEIN  
    AMY GEROME-ACUFF  
    DOUGLAS R GOLDSTEIN  
    ELIZABETH GEER GOLDSTEIN  

    TY 2010 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    ELSTER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 16-6054742
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    IBM 8.375% DUE 11-01-19    
    SBC COMMUNICATIONS 5.875% DUE 8/15/    
    TARGET CORP 5.125% DUE 01/15/13    
    DUPONT E.I. DENEMOURS 5% DUE 7/15    
    BELLSOUTH CORP 5.2% DUE 9/15/14    
    JP MORGAN CHASE & CO GLBL SB NT    
    PFIZER INC. GLOBAL SR NT 4.5% DUE 2/    
    GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP NTS 5.5% DUE 11/    
    JP MORGAN CHASE SR NT 5.250% DUE 5/1    
    OXFORD CT 6.50% DUE 11-01-12-50000 54,344 54,344
    SBC COMMUNICATIONS 5.875% DUE 05/15/ 70,031 70,031
    JP MORGAN CHASE & CO 5.750% DUE 01-0 108,356 108,356
    TARGET CORP. 5.125% DUE 01-15-13-600 64,946 64,946
    DUPONT E.I. DENENIOURS 5.0% DUE 07-1 65,626 65,626
    PFIZER INC. GLOBAL SR NT 4.50% DUE 0 271,770 271,770
    BELLSOUTH CORP. 5.20% DUE 09-15-14-6 65,501 65,501
    GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP NOTES 5.50% DUE 108,145 108,145
    JP MORGAN CHASE SR NT 5.25% DUE 05-0 106,651 106,651
    INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINE 8.375 66,780 66,780

    TY 2010 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    ELSTER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 16-6054742
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ABB LTD    
    ABBOTT LABORATORIES    
    ABSOLUTE STRATEGIES INSTL FUND    
    ARTIO INTL EQUITY FUNDS    
    BP PLC    
    CEMEX SAB DE CV ADR    
    CISCO SYSTEMS INC.    
    DIAMOND HILL FOCUS LONG-SHORT I    
    DIAMOND HILL LONG-SHORT CL A    
    DIREXION COMMODITY TRENDS STRTGY INV    
    DODGE & COX INTERNATIONAL STOCK    
    FEDERATED KAUFMANN SMALL CAP FUND    
    FEDERATED STRATEGIC VALUE FUND I    
    FEDERATED TOTAL RETURN BOND INSTL    
    FLIR SYSTEMS INC.    
    GOLDMAN SACHS LARGE CAP VALUE    
    GOLDMAN SACHS MID CAP VALUE INT'L    
    HUSSMAN STRATEGIC GROWTH    
    IBM CORPORATION    
    INGERSOL RAND COMPANY LTD.    
    INTEL CORP    
    JACOBS ENGINEERING GROUP INC.    
    JOHNSON & JOHNSON    
    KINDER MORGAN ENERGY    
    L-3 COM. HOLDINGS    
    LEUTHOLD ASSET ALLOCATION    
    MCDONALD'S    
    MEDTRONICS    
    MONSANTO COMPANY    
    NAKOMA ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND    
    PARADIGM VALUE    
    PEABODY ENERGY INC.    
    PIMCO ALL ASSET INT'L    
    PIMCO TOTAL RETURN FUND INST CL    
    PRAXAIR INC.    
    PROCTER & GAMBLE    
    RAINIER MID CAP EQUITY I    
    RS EMERGING MARKETS    
    STRYKER CORP    
    TEVA PHARM INDUSTY    
    TJX COMPANIES INC.    
    WASTE MANAGEMENT INC.    
    FEDERATED HIGH YIELD TRUST 38-18148 107,441 107,441
    FEDERATED TOTAL RETURN BOND INSTL-47 53,479 53,479
    PIMCO ALL ASSET INSTL-17836.402 214,929 214,929
    PIMCOTOTAL RETURN FUND INST CL-14868 161,327 161,327
    AHSOLULE STRATEGIES INSTL FUND-12371 134,103 134,103
    ARTIO INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND-8496 256,088 256,088
    DIAMOND HILL FOCUS LONG-SHORT I-9734 159,835 159,835
    DIAMOND HILL LONG-SHORT CLASS A-1978 32,171 32,171
    DIREXION COMMODITY TRENDS STRLGY INV 157,148 157,148
    DODGE & COX INTERNATIONAL STOCK-5896 210,551 210,551
    FEDERATED KAUFMANN SMALL CAP FUND-53 140,315 140,315
    FEDERATED STRATEGIC VALUE FUND I-292 128,833 128,833
    GOLDMAN SACHS MID CAP VALUE INSTITUT 195,716 195,716
    LAZARD EMERGING MKTS PORTFOLIO-5632. 122,681 122,681
    LEUTHOLD ASSET ALLOCATION-20114.235 210,998 210,998
    NAKOMAABSOLUTE RETURN FUND-7112.43 134,567 134,567
    PARADIGM VALUE-3637.529 200,391 200,391
    RS EMERGING MARKETS-12176.793 325,607 325,607
    RAINIER MID CAP EQUITY I-3406.242 137,851 137,851
    ABBOTT LABORATORIES-2050 98,216 98,216
    ADOBE SYSTEMS INC.-1600 49,248 49,248
    AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP INC.-850 84,337 84,337
    CATERPILLAR, INCORPORATED-700 65,562 65,562
    CEMEX SAB DE CV ADR-3244 34,743 34,743
    CHURCH & DWIGHT INC.-900 62,118 62,118
    CISCO SYSTEMS INC.-2500 50,575 50,575
    EXXON MOBIL-850 62,152 62,152
    FLIRSYSTEMS INC-2000 59,500 59,500
    FRAWLEY CORP.-20    
    IBM CORPORATION-450 66,042 66,042
    INTEL CORP-2800 58,884 58,884
    JACOBS ENGINEERING GROUP, INC.-1250 57,313 57,313
    JOHNSON & JOHNSON-1795 111,021 111,021
    KINDER MORGAN ENERGY-1700 119,442 119,442
    MASTERCARD INC-220 49,304 49,304
    MCDONALD'S-1000 76,760 76,760
    MONSANTO COMPANY-850 59,194 59,194
    STRYKER CORP-1500 80,550 80,550
    TJX COMPANIES INC-1450 64,366 64,366
    TEVAPHAMIINDUSTRY-1575 82,105 82,105
    WASTE MANAGEMENT INC.-1845 68,025 68,025

    TY 2010 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    ELSTER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 16-6054742
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXPENSES        
    NYS DEPT. OF LAW FEES 250     250


    TY 2010 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    ELSTER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 16-6054742
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    NET SECTION 1231 GAIN - KINDE 27 27 27
    KINDER MORGAN ENERGY PTNRS LP -8,989   -8,989
    KINDER MORGAN - IDC -583   -583


    TY 2010 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    ELSTER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 16-6054742
    Description Amount
    FIDELITY - NON DIVIDEND DISTIBUTIONS 681
    PARTNERSHIP INVESTMENT WITHDRAWAL 7,344
    UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS 410,542


    TY 2010 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    ELSTER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 16-6054742
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    VARIOUS CALLS 27,682  


    TY 2010 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    ELSTER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 16-6054742
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTSMENT MANAGEMENT FEES 44,271 44,271    


    TY 2010 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    ELSTER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 16-6054742
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAXES PAID 1,156 1,156    
    NYS DEPT. OF TAXATION 250 250    
    FOREIGN TAXES PAID - KINDER MORG 11 11