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
DENTAQUEST FOUNDATION INC
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)465 MEDFORD STREET   Room/suite
City or town, state, and ZIP code
BOSTON, MA02129
A Employer identification number

04-3265080
B Telephone number (see page 10 of the instructions)

(617) 886-1700
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$63,147,243J 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) 7,992,750
2 Check bullet
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 6 6  
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 1,107,979 1,107,979  
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 -1,923,022
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 43,306,575
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 0
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 369,125 311,175  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 7,546,838 1,419,160  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 369,554 0   369,554
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 597,651 0   597,651
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 178,865 0   178,865
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 13,427 0   13,427
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 474,105 110,529   363,576
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see page 14 of the instructions) Click to see attachment 26,000 0   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy.............. 8,926 0   8,926
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 150,295 0   150,295
22 Printing and publications.......... 31,822 0   31,822
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 65,681 0   65,681
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 1,916,326 110,529   1,779,797
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 3,706,486 3,706,486
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 5,622,812 110,529   5,486,283
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 1,924,026
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 1,308,631
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see page 30 of the instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2010)
Form 990-PF (2010)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing...............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 6,474,549 13,777,198 13,777,198
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) 2,919,577 Click to see attachment3,100,855 3,100,855
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 25,230,901 Click to see attachment29,545,214 29,545,214
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........ 20,057,629 Click to see attachment15,223,976 15,223,976
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)........... 18,377 Click to see attachment1,500,000 1,500,000
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) 54,701,033 63,147,243 63,147,243
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 attachment10,572 Click to see attachment0
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).......... 10,572 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted.................... 54,690,461 63,147,243
25 Temporarily restricted................    
26 Permanently restricted................    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds.........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see page 17 of the
instructions).................... 54,690,461 63,147,243
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of
the instructions).................. 54,701,033 63,147,243
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 54,690,461
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a...................... 2 1,924,026
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 3 6,532,756
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 63,147,243
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 5 0
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30.. 6 63,147,243
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 SALE OF PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES      
b PASSTHROUGH LOSSES FROM ACADIAN INT'L ALL-CAP FUND K-1      
c PASSTHROUGH GAINS FROM THE COLCHESTER GLOBAL BOND FUND K-1      
d PASSTHROUGH GAINS FROM PRIMUS HIGH YIELD BOND FUND, L.P. K-1      
e
(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 43,306,575   45,232,565 -1,925,990
b       -211,441
c       5,643
d       208,766
e
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       -1,925,990
b       -211,441
c       5,643
d       208,766
e
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 -1,923,022
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 5,390,796 46,455,810 0.116041
2008 6,327,495 44,185,636 0.143203
2007 3,954,271 34,759,996 0.113759
2006 4,914,876 17,435,513 0.281889
2005 2,114,561 13,775,369 0.153503
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.808395
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 0.161679
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2010 from Part X, line 5..... 4 55,133,057
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 8,913,858
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 13,086
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 8,926,944
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 5,486,283
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 26,173
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 26,173
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 26,173
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2010 estimated tax payments and 2009 overpayment credited to 2010 6a 19,000
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source....... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868) 6c 32,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 51,000
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 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 24,827
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2011 estimated taxBullet24,827 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$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If “Yes,” attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If “Yes,” attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If “Yes,” attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If “Yes,” complete Part II, col. (c), and Part XV.
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see page 19 of the
    instructions)bulletMA
    b
    If the answer is “Yes” to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If “No,” attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2010 or the taxable year beginning in 2010 (see instructions for Part XIV on
    page 27)? If “Yes,” complete Part XIV...........................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If “Yes,” attach a schedule listing their names and addresses.
    10
     
    No
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see page 20 of the instructions) .......
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation acquire a direct or indirect interest in any applicable insurance contract before August 17, 2008?
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletWWW.DENTAQUESTFOUNDATION.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletRALPH FUCCILLO Telephone no.bullet (617) 886-1700
    Located atbullet465 MEDFORD STREETBOSTONMA ZIP+4bullet02129
    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  
    Form 990-PF (2010)
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the “Yes” column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?.........................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?.................
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check “No”
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).........
    b
    If any answer is “Yes” to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see page 20 of the instructions)?...
    1b
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2010?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2010, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2010?...............
    If “Yes,” list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer “No” and attach statement—see page 20 of the instructions.) .........
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business
    enterprise at any time during the year?.....................
    b
    If “Yes,” did it have excess business holdings in 2010 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2010.)....................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2010?
    4b
     
    No
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?...............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 509(a)(1), (2), or (3), or section 4940(d)(2)? (see page 22 of the instructions)...
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?........
    b
    If any answer is “Yes” to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see page 22 of the instructions)?
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is “Yes” to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?............
    If “Yes,” attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay
    premiums on a personal benefit contract?....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If “Yes” to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see page 22 of the instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to
    employee benefit plans
    and deferred compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    CHESTER W DOUGLAS DMD CHAIRMAN
    1.00     		0 0 0
    465 MEDFORD STREET
    BOSTON,MA02129
    FAY DONOHUE DIRECTOR
    5.00     		0 0 0
    465 MEDFORD STREET
    BOSTON,MA02129
    RALPH FUCCILLO PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
    40.00     		262,339 88,767 0
    465 MEDFORD STREET
    BOSTON,MA02129
    NEIL B EPSTEIN DMD DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    465 MEDFORD STREET
    BOSTON,MA02129
    RODERICK K KING MD DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    465 MEDFORD STREET
    BOSTON,MA02129
    SHEPARD GOLDSTEIN DMD DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    465 MEDFORD STREET
    BOSTON,MA02129
    HAROLD COX DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    465 MEDFORD STREET
    BOSTON,MA02129
    NORMAN TINANOFF DDS DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    465 MEDFORD STREET
    BOSTON,MA02129
    MARYLOU SUDDERS DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    465 MEDFORD STREET
    BOSTON,MA02129
    SCOTT FROCK TREASURER
    5.00     		0 0 0
    465 MEDFORD STREET
    BOSTON,MA02129
    DONALD KENNEY DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    465 MEDFORD STREET
    BOSTON,MA02129
    MICHAEL S MCPHERSON DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    465 MEDFORD STREET
    BOSTON,MA02129
    LINDA NIESSEN DMD DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    465 MEDFORD STREET
    BOSTON,MA02129
    EILEEN ALVAREZ RESIGNED 4212010 MANAGING DIRECTOR/CLERK
    40.00     		107,215 6,267 0
    465 MEDFORD STREET
    BOSTON,MA02129
    MARION KANE DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    465 MEDFORD STREET
    BOSTON,MA02129
    CASWELL A EVANS JR DDS DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    465 MEDFORD STREET
    BOSTON,MA02129
    MYRA GREEN APPOINTED 42210 CLERK
    1.00     		0 0 0
    465 MEDFORD STREET
    BOSTON,MA02129
    DOUGLAS B HARDING RESIGNED 42210 DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    465 MEDFORD STREET
    BOSTON,MA02129
    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
    MICHAEL MONOPOLI DIR. OF POLICY & PLA
    40.00     		268,920 76,306 0
    465 MEDFORD STREET
    BOSTON,MA02129
    JUDITH FOLEY SNR. PROG. OFFICER
    40.00     		101,044 13,195 0
    465 MEDFORD STREET
    BOSTON,MA02129
    BRENDA LAVASTA GRANT MGMT. ASSOCIAT
    40.00     		64,695 13,269 0
    465 MEDFORD STREET
    BOSTON,MA02129
    BRENDA COCUZZO EXEC. ASSISTANT
    40.00     		53,957 23,491 0
    465 MEDFORD STREET
    BOSTON,MA02129
    OLUBIYI OGUNJIMI PROGRAM COORDINATOR
    40.00     		63,250 12,798 0
    465 MEDFORD STREET
    BOSTON,MA02129
    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
    TRACY GARLAND MANAGEMENT TRAINING 160,623
    4759 51ST PLACE SW
    SEATTLE,WA98116
    PATRICK W FINNERTY STRATEGIC PLANNING 55,553
    15217 WINDY RIDGE ROAD
    MIDLOTHIAN,VA23112
    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  
    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  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See page 24 of the instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3...........................bullet0
    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,
    see page 24 of the instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    49,730,270
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    6,242,377
    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
    55,972,647
    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
    55,972,647
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1⁄2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see page 25
    of the instructions) ............................
    4
    839,590
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    55,133,057
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5...................
    6
    2,756,653
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    2,756,653
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2010 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    26,173
    b
    Income tax for 2010. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    26,173
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    2,730,480
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    22,650
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4.............................
    5
    2,753,130
    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
    2,753,130
    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
    5,486,283
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes................................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    5,486,283
    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
    0
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4...............
    6
    5,486,283
    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 2,753,130
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2010:
    a Enter amount for 2009 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2010:
    a From 2005....... 1,435,772
    b From 2006....... 4,068,814
    c From 2007....... 2,250,450
    d From 2008....... 4,149,415
    e From 2009....... 2,959,032
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 14,863,483
    4Qualifying distributions for 2010 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 5,486,283
    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..... 2,753,130
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 2,733,153
    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 17,596,636
    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) .............     		1,435,772
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2011.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		16,160,864
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2006.... 4,068,814
    b Excess from 2007.... 2,250,450
    c Excess from 2008.... 4,149,415
    d Excess from 2009.... 2,959,032
    e Excess from 2010.... 2,733,153
    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:
    BRENDA LAVASTA
    465 MEDFORD ST
    BOSTON,MA02129
    (617) 886-1760
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    DENTAQUEST FOUNDATION USES A SPECIFIC ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS CONSISTING OF EASY-TO-FOLLOW STEPS FOR GRANT SEEKERS INCLUDING ONLINE DATA ENTRY, THE PREPARATION OF STANDARDIZED FORMS, ADDING REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS AND SAVING AN UNFINISHED APPLICATION TO RETURN TO IT LATER FOR COMPLETION AND SUBMISSION.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ON AN ONGOING BASIS, AND DECISIONS ARE MADE WITHIN 6 WEEKS OF RECEIPT
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    THE FOUNDATION INVITES GRANT APPLICATIONS FROM NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT QUALIFY AS TAX EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND ARE CATEGORIZED AS PUBLIC CHARITIES OR GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS. GRANT REQUESTS FOR THE FOLLOWING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED: BUILDING OR ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGNS; INDIVIDUALS; DIRECT CARE FOR AN INDIVIDUAL; INDIVIDUALLY-OWNED PROJECTS; DIRECT INDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIPS; GENERAL OVERHEAD OR INDIRECT COSTS ALONE; PREVIOUSLY INCURRED EXPENSES OR TO ELIMINATE BAD DEBT; CLINICAL OR BIO-MEDICAL LAB RESEARCH; PROMULGATION OF RELIGIOUS BELIEFS OR PRACTICES; AND POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS.
    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
    AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION
    211 E CHICAGO AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60611     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 15,000
    ASSOCIATED GRANT MAKERS INC
    55 COURT STREET
    BOSTON,MA02108     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 8,200
    BOSTON COLLEGE CENTER FOR CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP
    55 LEE ROAD
    CHESTNUT HILL,MA02467     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 2,000
    BOSTON UNIVERSITY GOLDMAN SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE
    715 ALBANY STREET STE 560
    BOSTON,MA02118     		N/A UNIVERSITY TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 500
    CAPE COD FOUNDATION
    259 WILLOW STREET
    YARMOUTHPORT,MA02675     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 119,791
    CDA FOUNDATION
    1201 K ST STE 1511
    SACRAMENTO,CA95814     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 25,000
    CHILDREN'S DENTAL HEALTH PROJECT INC
    2001 L STREET NW STE 400
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 195,000
    CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL CORPORATION
    300 LONGWOOD AVENUE
    BOSTON,MA02115     		N/A HOSPITAL TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 121,110
    COMMUNITY HEALTH CONNECTIONS INC
    275 NICHOLS RD
    FITCHBURG,MA01420     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 52,467
    CONNECTICUT FOUNDATION FOR DENTAL OUTREACH
    835 WEST QUEEN STREET
    SOUTHINGTON,CT06489     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 10,000
    COUNTY UNITED WAY INC
    71 BALTIMORE STREET 3RD FLR
    CUMBERLAND,MD21501     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 10,000
    ERNA YAFFE FOUNDATION
    2 REGENCY PLAZA APT 912
    PROVIDENCE,RI02903     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 10,000
    FAMILY HEALTH CENTER
    26 QUEEN STREET
    WORCESTER,MA01610     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 24,837
    FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
    224 SE 24TH ST
    GAINESVILLE,FL32641     		N/A GOV'T TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 70,560
    FLORIDA PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE INC
    1622 N FEDERAL HIGHWAY STE B
    LAKE WORTH,FL33460     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 150,000
    FRAMEWORKS INSTITUTE
    1776 I STREET NW 9TH FLR
    WASHINGTON,DC20006     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 142,500
    GRANT MAKERS IN HEALTH
    1100 CONNECTICUT AVE NW STE 1200
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 60,113
    GULF COAST DENTAL OUTREACH
    4812 LONGWATER WAY
    TAMPA,FL33615     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 20,000
    HEALTH CARE FOR ALL INC
    30 WINTER STREET 10TH FLR
    BOSTON,MA02108     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 285,981
    HEALTH CARE OPTIONS
    10 EMORY STREET
    ATTLEBORO,MA02703     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 50,000
    HEALTH FOUNDATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA
    2 S BISCAYNE BLVD STE 1710
    MIAMI,FL33131     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 75,000
    HEALTH RESOURCES IN ACTION INC
    95 BERKELEY ST
    BOSTON,MA02116     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 55,000
    HEALTH FIRST FAMILY CARE CENTER
    102 COUNTRY ST
    FALL RIVER,MA02723     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 50,000
    HILLTOWN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS
    58 OLD NORTH ROAD
    WORTHINGTON,MA01098     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 25,184
    HISPANIC DENTAL ASSOCIATION
    3085 STEVENSON DR STE 200
    SPRINGFIELD,IL62703     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 139,000
    ILLINOIS STATE DENTAL SOCIETY FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 217
    SPRINGFIELD,IL62705     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 10,000
    KENTUCKY YOUTH ADVOCATES INC
    11001 BLUEGRASS PKWY STE 100
    JEFFERSONTOWN,KY40299     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 80,000
    LYNN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
    269 UNION STREET
    LYNN,MA01901     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 25,000
    MARYLAND STATE DENTAL ASSOCIATION
    6410F DOBBIN RD
    COLUMBIA,MD21045     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 166,742
    MASSACHUSETTS LEAGUE OF COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS
    40 COURT ST 10TH FLR
    BOSTON,MA02108     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 210,000
    MASSACHUSETTS HEAD START ASSOCIATION INC
    68 ALLISON AVENUE
    TAUNTON,MA02780     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 115,755
    MASSACHUSETTS HEALTH COUNCIL INC
    73 OAK STREET 1ST FLR
    NEWTON,MA02464     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 2,500
    MASSACHUSETTS PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION
    434 JAMAICAWAY
    JAMAICA PLAIN,MA02130     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 1,250
    MEDICAIDSCHIP DENTAL ASSOCIATION
    2 GROVE STREET
    SANDWICH,MA02563     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 168,670
    METROPOLITAN CHICAGO HEALTHCARE COUNCIL
    222 S RIVERSIDE PLAZA STE 1900
    CHICAGO,IL60060     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 10,000
    MORE HEALTH INC
    3821 HENDERSON BLVD
    TAMPA,FL33629     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 85,000
    NATIONAL DENTAL ASSOCIATION INC
    3517 16TH STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20010     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 2,000
    NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DENTISTRY FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED
    PO BOX 330309
    NASHVILLE,TN37203     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 5,000
    NEW ENGLAND RURAL ORAL HEALTH ROUNDTABLE
    10 BENNING STREET BOX 184
    W LEBANON,NH03784     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 4,000
    NEW YORK STATE DENTAL FOUNDATION
    20 CORPORATE WOODS BLVD STE 602
    ALBANY,NY12211     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 15,000
    NORTH FLORIDA MEDICAL CENTERS INC
    535 JOHN KNOX RD
    TALLAHASSEE,FL32303     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 56,583
    NORTHEAST CENTER FOR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
    1 CANAL ST
    LAWRENCE,MA01840     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 36,425
    NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY INC
    3301 COLLEGE AVENUE
    FORT LAUDERDALE,FL33314     		N/A UNIVERSITY TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 109,404
    ORAL HEALTH AMERICA
    410 N MICHIGAN AVE STE 352
    CHICAGO,IL60611     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 33,200
    REGENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO
    ANSCHUTZ MEDICAL CAMPUS BLDG 55
    AURORA,CO80045     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 60,000
    ROBERT T FREEMAN DENTAL SOCIETY FOUNDATION INC
    3517 16TH STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20010     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 5,000
    SOCIETY OF TEACHERS OF FAMILY MEDICINE FOUNDATION
    11400 TOMAHAWK CREEK PKWY STE 540
    LEAWOOD,KS66211     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 149,000
    THE ALBERT SCHWEITZER FELLOWSHIP
    330 BROOKLINE AVENUE BR
    BOSTON,MA02215     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 10,000
    THE DIMOCK CENTER
    55 DIMOCK ST CHENEY BLDG 2ND FL
    ROXBURY,MA02119     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 5,000
    THIRD SECTOR NEW ENGLAND INC
    89 SOUTH STREET STE 700
    BOSTON,MA02111     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 14,000
    TUFTS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE
    ONE KNEELAND STREET 3RD FLR
    BOSTON,MA02111     		N/A UNIVERSITY TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 166,685
    UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
    650 W BALTIMORE STREET ROOM 2207
    BALTIMORE,MD21201     		N/A UNIVERSITY TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 275,484
    VIRGINIA DENTAL ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION
    7201 GLEN FOREST DRIVE STE 301
    RICHMOND,VA23226     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 152,670
    BEST BUDDIES
    3 ST MARYS ROAD
    MILTON,MA02186     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 1,000
    COMMUNITY WORKS
    25 WEST STREET 5TH FLR
    BOSTON,MA02111     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 125
    SOUTH END COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
    1601 WASHINGTON STREET
    BOSTON,MA02118     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 2,500
    BOSTON PUBLIC HEALTH COMMISSION
    774 ALBANY STREET
    BOSTON,MA02118     		N/A GOV'T TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 750
    HOPE FOUND
    170 MORTON STREET
    JAMAICA PLAIN,MA02130     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 300
    JOSLIN DIABETES CENTER
    ONE JOSLIN PLACE
    BOSTON,MA02215     		N/A HOSPITAL TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 1,000
    VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF BOSTON FOUNDATION
    500 RUTHERFORD AVE
    CHARLESTOWN,MA02129     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 1,000
    FAMILY SERVICE OF GREATER BOSTON
    31 HEATH STREET
    JAMAICA PLAIN,MA02130     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 1,000
    MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY
    14 BEACON STREET STE 719
    BOSTON,MA02108     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 1,000
    HENRY SCHEIN CARES FOUNDATION INC
    135 DURYEA ROAD
    MELVILLE,NY11747     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 1,000
    WHITTIER STREET HEALTH CENTER
    1125 TREMONT STREET
    ROXBURY,MA02120     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 200
    MASSACHUSETTS SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDREN
    99 SUMMER STREET
    BOSTON,MA02110     		N/A 509(A) TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH 5,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 3,706,486
    bApproved for future payment
    Total ..................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Page 11
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See page 28 of
    the instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    aPROGRAM DUES         57,950
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3Interest on savings and temporary cash investments     14 6  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 1,107,979  
    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 -1,923,022  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: aPASSTHROUGH ACADIAN INT'L ALL-CAP FUND K-1 INCOME     14 84,096  
    bPASSTHROUGH PRIMUS HIGH YIELD BOND FUND, LP K-1 INCOME     14 215,284  
    cPASSTHROUGH COLCHESTER GLOBAL BOND FUND K-1 INCOME     14 11,795  
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 -503,862 57,950
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)...................
    13-445,912
    (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.)
    1A PROGRAM DUES REPRESENT REIMBURSEMENTS RECEIVED FOR MEETING AND TRAVEL EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROGRAM CONFERENCES FACILITATED BY THE FOUNDATION.
    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)
    Yes
     
    (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
    1b(4) 65,705 DENTAL SERVICES OF MASSACHUSETTS INC THE FOUNDATION REIMBURSES DENTAL SERVICES OF MASSACHUSETTS, INC. FOR THE COST OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUCH AS HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE, ETC.
    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
    DENTAL SERVICES OF MASSACHUSETTS INC 501(C)(4)CORPORATION DENTAL SERVICES OF MASSACHUSETTS, INC. IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE CORPORATION.
    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


    Software ID:  
    Software Version:  


    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
    DENTAQUEST FOUNDATION INC
     
    Employer identification number

    04-3265080
    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
    DENTAQUEST FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number

    04-3265080
    Part I
    Contributors (see Instructions)
    		     
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
     
     

    DENTAL SERVICES OF MASSACHUSETTS IN    
    465 MEDFORD STREET
       
    BOSTON, MA   02129

    		$7,983,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    2
     
     

    CONNECTICUT HEALTH FOUNDATION    
    100 PEARL STREET
       
    HARTFORD, CT   06103

    		$6,500




    (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
    DENTAQUEST FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number

    04-3265080
    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
    DENTAQUEST FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number

    04-3265080
    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)

    Additional Data


    Software ID:  
    Software Version:  

    TY 2010 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    DENTAQUEST FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 04-3265080
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING EXPENSE 13,427 0   13,427

    TY 2010 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    DENTAQUEST FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 04-3265080
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    SSGA PASSIVE BOND MKT CTF 12,679,962 12,679,962
    COLCHESTER GLOBAL BOND FUND 2,544,014 2,544,014

    TY 2010 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    DENTAQUEST FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 04-3265080
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    SSGA IRONWOOD SMALL COMPANY STOCK FUND 2,100,076 2,100,076
    RUSSELL 3000 INDEX NON-LENDING STRATEGY 18,872,858 18,872,858
    SSGA MSCI ACWI EX USA INDEX NON-LENDING QP STRATEGY 8,572,280 8,572,280

    TY 2010 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    DENTAQUEST FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 04-3265080
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    3,100,855
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    3,100,855
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


    0
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


    0


    TY 2010 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    DENTAQUEST FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 04-3265080
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    WEATHERLOW OFFSHORE FUND FMV 1,500,000 1,500,000

    TY 2010 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    DENTAQUEST FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 04-3265080
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    SUPPLIES 51,612 0   51,612
    SUBSCRIPTIONS AND DUES 2,808 0   2,808
    TELEPHONE 11,261 0   11,261


    TY 2010 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    DENTAQUEST FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 04-3265080
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    PROGRAM DUES 57,950   57,950
    PASSTHROUGH ACADIAN INT'L ALL-CAP FUND K-1 INCOME 84,096 84,096 84,096
    PASSTHROUGH PRIMUS HIGH YIELD BOND FUND, LP K-1 INCOME 215,284 215,284 215,284
    PASSTHROUGH COLCHESTER GLOBAL BOND FUND K-1 INCOME 11,795 11,795 11,795


    TY 2010 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    DENTAQUEST FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 04-3265080
    Description Amount
    UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS 6,510,106
    RETURN OF UNEXPENDED GRANT FUNDS 22,650


    TY 2010 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    DENTAQUEST FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 04-3265080
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    DUE TO AFFILIATE 10,572 0


    TY 2010 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    DENTAQUEST FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 04-3265080
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    CONSULTING EXPENSE 363,576 0   363,576
    INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES 110,529 110,529   0


    TY 2010 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    DENTAQUEST FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 04-3265080
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FEDERAL EXCISE TAXES 26,000 0   0