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
2012
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2012, or tax year beginning 01-01-2012 , and ending 12-31-2012
Name of foundation
Waldo T Ross & Ruth S Ross Charitable Trust Foundation
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)250 Glen Street PO Box 2161   Room/suite
City or town, state, and ZIP code
Glens Falls, NY12801
A Employer identification number

27-6594166
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(518) 745-1000
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. bullet
2. bullet
H Check type of organization:
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$5,233,957J 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 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      
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 131,013 131,013  
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 Click to see attachment 71,681
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 1,683,263
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 235,831
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 202,694 366,844  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 31,146 15,261   15,885
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule).......        
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 513     513
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions) Click to see attachment 4,962      
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 25,685     25,685
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 62,306 15,261   42,083
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 198,000 198,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 260,306 15,261   240,083
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -57,612
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 351,583
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2012)
Form 990-PF (2012)
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.......... 664,081 444,571 444,571
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) 50,750 50,750 55,045
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 2,828,890 Click to see attachment3,454,493 3,877,826
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........ 1,231,314 Click to see attachment799,713 856,515
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)........... 32,104    
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) 4,807,139 4,749,527 5,233,957
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable...................    
19 Deferred revenue..................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)..........   0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted....................    
25 Temporarily restricted................    
26 Permanently restricted................    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds.........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 4,807,139 4,749,527
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see page 17 of the
instructions).................... 4,807,139 4,749,527
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of
the instructions).................. 4,807,139 4,749,527
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 4,807,139
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 -57,612
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3  
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 4,749,527
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 4,749,527
Form 990-PF (2012)
Form 990-PF (2012)
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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 Publicly-traded Securities      
b DIAMOND RING D 2010-01-01 2012-05-08
c Jewelry Collection D 2010-01-01 2012-05-08
d Jewelry Collection D 2010-01-01 2012-06-06
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 1,667,313   1,579,477 219,881
b 9,500   16,809 9,500
c 750   1 750
d 5,700     5,700
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       219,881
b       9,500
c       750
d       5,700
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 2 235,831
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 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))
2011 238,983 5,062,478 000.047207
2010 42,203 4,740,687 000.008902
2009      
2008      
2007      
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 000.056109
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. . . 		3 000.018703
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2012 from Part X, line 5..... 4 5,111,328
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 95,597
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 3,516
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 99,113
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 240,083
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.
Form 990-PF (2012)
Form 990-PF (2012)
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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 3,516
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 3,516
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 3,516
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2012 estimated tax payments and 2011 overpayment credited to 2012 6a 2,300
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.............. Tax Paid Original Return: 2300 7 2,300
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 1,216
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2013 estimated taxBullet   Refunded Bullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see page 19 of
the instructions for definition)?............................
1b
 
No
If the answer is “Yes” to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (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 instructions)
    bullet
    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 2012 or the taxable year beginning in 2012 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    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 instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbullet  
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletGlens Falls National Bank Telephone no.bullet (518) 745-1000
    Located atbullet250 Glen Street PO Box 2161Glens FallsNY ZIP+4bullet12801
    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 2012, 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 instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the “Yes” column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?.........................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?.................
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check “No”
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).........
    b
    If any answer is “Yes” to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see page 20 of the instructions)?...
    1b
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2012?.............
    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 2012, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2012?...............
    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 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 2012 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 2012.)....................
    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 2012?
    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 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 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 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
    Glens Falls Ntl Bank co LVamvalis Trustee
    001.00     		19,841    
    250 Glen Street PO Box 2161
    Glens Falls,NY12801
    Robert Hafner Trustee
    001.00     		10,682    
    250 Glen Street PO Box 2161
    Glens Falls,NY12801
    Kevin O'Brien Trustee
    001.00     		623    
    250 Glen Street PO Box 2161
    Glens Falls,NY12801
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see 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
     
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet  
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
     
    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  
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    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See page 24 of the instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3..........................bullet  
    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,
    see 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
    4,958,448
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    226,636
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    4,081
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    5,189,165
    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
    5,189,165
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1⁄2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) Click to see attachment.............................
    4
    77,837
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    5,111,328
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    255,566
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    255,566
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2012 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    3,516
    b
    Income tax for 2012. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    3,516
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    252,050
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    252,050
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII,
    line 1................................
    7
    252,050
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see 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 Click to see attachment..........
    1a
    240,083
    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
    240,083
    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 instructions).................
    5
    3,516
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    236,567
    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 (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Page 8
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2011     		(c)
    2011     		(d)
    2012
    1 Distributable amount for 2012 from Part XI, line 7 252,050
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2012:
    a Enter amount for 2011 only....... 197,722
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2012:
    a From 2007.......  
    b From 2008.......  
    c From 2009.......  
    d From 2010.......  
    e From 2011.......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e.........  
    4Qualifying distributions for 2012 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 240,083
    a Applied to 2011, but not more than line 2a 197,722
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions)......     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions).........     		 
    d Applied to 2012 distributable amount..... 42,361
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2012.    
    (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  
    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 instructions ...........     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2011. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2012. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2013 ..........     		209,689
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (see
    instructions) .............     		 
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2007 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		 
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2013.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		 
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2008....  
    b Excess from 2009....  
    c Excess from 2010....  
    d Excess from 2011....  
    e Excess from 2012....  
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Page 9
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see 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 2012, 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) 2012 (b) 2011 (c) 2010 (d) 2009
             
    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 instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    NONE
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    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 (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    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
    BAY ROAD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
    1167 BAY RD
    LAKE GEORGE,NY12845     		N/A 509a1 General Unrestricted 25,000
    GLENS FALLS QUEENSBURY HISTORICAL ASSOC
    348 GLEN ST
    GLENS FALLS,NY12801     		N/A 509a1 General Unrestricted 27,000
    HARRISENA COMMUNITY CHURCH INC
    1616 RIDGE RD
    QUEENSBURY,NY12804     		N/A 509a1 General Unrestricted 27,000
    LAKE GEORGE OPERA FESTIVAL ASSOC
    19 ROOSEVELT DR STE 215
    SARATOGA SPGS,NY12866     		N/A 509a1 General Unrestricted 30,000
    LAKESIDE CHAPEL
    360 CLEVERDALE RD PO BOX 253
    CLEVERDALE,NY12820     		N/A 509a1 General Unrestricted 8,000
    N QUEENSBURY FIREFIGHTER SERVICE CORP
    PO BOX 61
    CLEVERDALE,NY12820     		N/A 509a1 General Unrestricted 1,000
    N QUEENSBURY VOLUNTEER RESCUE SQUAD
    PO BOX 272
    CLEVERDALE,NY12820     		N/A 509a1 General Unrestricted 1,000
    THE HYDE COLLECTION TRUST
    161 WARREN ST
    GLENS FALLS,NY12801     		N/A 509a2 General Unrestricted 44,000
    THE SALVATION ARMY
    440 W NYACK RD
    WEST NYACK,NY10994     		N/A 509a1 General Unrestricted 35,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 198,000
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    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 instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3Interest on savings and temporary cash investments          
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 131,013  
    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 71,681  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   202,694  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13202,694
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions 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 foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    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
    Sign Here
    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
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's namebullet



    Firm's addressbullet







         		Firm's EINbullet
    Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2012)
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    Software Version:12.15.422.1
    Name Date Acquired How Acquired Date Sold Purchaser Name Gross Sales Price Basis Basis Method Sales Expenses Total (net) Accumulated Depreciation
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    DIAMOND RING - DIAMOND RING 2010-01 D 2012-05   9,500 16,809     -7,309  
    Jewelry Collection - Jewelry Collection 2010-01 D 2012-05   750 1     749  
    MENS DIAMOND RING - MENS DIAMOND RING 2012-05 D 2012-06   5,700       5,700  

    TY 2012 GeneralExplanationAttachment
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    EIN: 27-6594166
    Software ID:12000057
    Software Version:12.15.422.1
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    TY 2012 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    Waldo T Ross & Ruth S Ross Charitable Trust Foundation
    EIN: 27-6594166
    Software ID:12000057
    Software Version:12.15.422.1
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ASTRAZENECA - 5.400 - 06/01/2014 109,679 106,861
    ATT INC BD - 5.500 - 02/01/2018 52,539 59,565
    BEAR STEARNS INC-5.70-11/15/2014 54,924 54,334
    CISCO SYSTEMS - 4.950 - 02/15/2019 51,487 59,191
    COCA COLA CO NOTES 5.350 11/15/2017 MAKE WHOLE 54,143 59,869
    CONOCOPHILLIPS - 5.750 - 02/01/2019 54,494 61,496
    EI DUPONT DE NEMOURS 5.25 12/15/16 53,648 57,756
    MERRILL LYNCH CO INC BOND DTD 5/16/2006 6.05 5/16/2016 50,566 55,043
    PEPSICO INC - 5.000 - 06/01/2018 104,387 118,604
    PROCTOR GAMBLE CO NOTE 04.70000 02/15/2019 51,683 59,074
    UNITED TECHNOLGY 4.875 NT, 05/01/15 162,163 164,722

    TY 2012 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    Waldo T Ross & Ruth S Ross Charitable Trust Foundation
    EIN: 27-6594166
    Software ID:12000057
    Software Version:12.15.422.1
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    215 shares of 3M CO 18,025 19,963
    320 shares of ABBOTT LABS 17,374 20,960
    95 shares of AMAZON COM 17,435 23,833
    525 shares of AMERICAN EXPRESS CO 23,842 30,177
    225 shares of AMERICAN TOWER REIT INC 15,727 17,386
    280 shares of AMGEN INC 16,203 24,136
    230 shares of ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORP 17,181 17,091
    185 shares of APACHE CORPORATION 19,944 14,523
    140 shares of APPLE INC. 27,763 74,504
    890 shares of ATT CORP COM 25,120 30,002
    740 shares of BANK NEW YORK MELLON CORP COM 19,950 19,018
    500 shares of BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC. CLASS B 41,249 44,850
    220 shares of BOEING CO 16,636 16,579
    455 shares of BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO 12,282 14,828
    260 shares of CATERPILLAR INC. 22,981 23,299
    360 shares of CHEVRON CORP 30,115 38,930
    1280 shares of CISCO SYSTEMS INC 21,145 25,151
    1150 shares of COCA-COLA CO 38,964 41,688
    150 shares of COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY 13,033 15,681
    665 shares of COMCAST CORP CL A 16,745 24,844
    290 shares of CONOCOPHILLIPS 11,435 16,817
    165 shares of COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP 11,860 16,290
    335 shares of CVS CAREMARK CORP. 12,373 16,197
    135 shares of DEERE CO 12,814 11,667
    450 shares of DOW CHEMICAL PV 14,893 14,549
    295 shares of DU PONT DE NEMOURS 15,624 13,269
    460 shares of EBAY INC. 15,740 23,460
    370 shares of ELI LILLY CO 14,309 18,248
    890 shares of EMC CORP-MASS 23,525 22,517
    235 shares of EMERSON ELECTRIC CO. 10,126 12,446
    330 shares of EXPRESS SCRIPTS HOLDING CO. 18,345 17,820
    825 shares of EXXON MOBIL CORP 59,318 71,404
    115 shares of FEDEX CORPORATION COMMON STOCK 10,742 10,548
    2741 shares of FIDELITY CAPITAL AND INCOME FUND 25,000 26,042
    2800 shares of FIDELITY HIGH INCOME 25,000 26,148
    470 shares of FIRST ENERGY CORP 22,210 19,627
    2255 shares of FORD MOTOR COMPANY 28,151 29,202
    510 shares of FREEPORT-MCMORAN COPPER GOLD INC. 18,358 17,442
    165 shares of GEN DYNAMICS CP 11,308 11,430
    2560 shares of GENERAL ELECTRIC CO 51,283 53,734
    370 shares of GENERAL MILLS INC 14,214 14,955
    365 shares of GILEAD SCIENCES INC 18,407 26,809
    165 shares of GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP 22,473 21,047
    65 shares of GOOGLE INC CL A 36,971 45,980
    550 shares of HALLIBURTON COMPANY 20,707 19,080
    405 shares of HOME DEPOT INC. 11,798 25,049
    290 shares of HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC. 17,114 18,406
    1915 shares of INTEL CORP 41,627 39,487
    275 shares of INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES 36,245 52,676
    585 shares of JOHNSON JOHNSON 37,964 41,009
    1090 shares of JP MORGAN CHASE CO 42,468 47,926
    185 shares of KIMBERLY CLARK CORP 14,034 15,620
    165 shares of KRAFT FOODS GROUP, INC. 5,929 7,503
    355 shares of MCDONALDS CORP 22,403 31,315
    415 shares of MEDTRONIC INC 17,822 17,023
    510 shares of MERCK CO INC. 18,131 20,879
    620 shares of METLIFE INC. 24,484 20,423
    1430 shares of MICROSOFT CORPORATION 43,951 38,195
    495 shares of MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC 11,046 12,599
    125 shares of MONSANTO CO 8,496 11,831
    310 shares of NATL OILWELL VARCO 22,575 21,189
    580 shares of NEWS CORP CL A 10,115 14,796
    340 shares of NEXTERA ENERGY, INC 23,283 23,525
    340 shares of NIKE INC-CL B 13,733 17,544
    4374 shares of NUVEEN PREFERRED SECURITIES FUND - CL R 72,000 76,199
    185 shares of OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORP 17,468 14,173
    5150 shares of OPPENHEIMER DEVELOPING MARKETS FUND CLASS Y 148,034 179,616
    1225 shares of ORACLE CORP 31,451 40,817
    360 shares of PEPSICO INC 21,996 24,635
    8851 shares of PERMANENT PT 432,726 430,488
    1690 shares of PFIZER INC. 34,239 42,384
    18759 shares of PIMCO COMMODITY REAL RETURN STRATEGY FUND 130,000 124,560
    16515 shares of PIMCO FUNDS LOW DURATION FUND CLASS A 175,883 173,572
    175 shares of PRAXAIR INC. 14,160 19,154
    480 shares of PROCTER GAMBLE CO 29,323 32,587
    330 shares of PRUDENTIAL FINCL INC 19,860 17,599
    485 shares of QUALCOMM INC 27,521 30,002
    320 shares of SCHLUMBERGER LTD 28,079 22,176
    165 shares of SIMON PPTY GROUP INC 18,322 26,085
    490 shares of SOUTHERN CO 19,130 20,977
    305 shares of STARBUCKS CORP COM 14,584 16,357
    5086 shares of T. ROWE PRICE NEW ASIA FUND 78,682 85,497
    4234 shares of T. ROWE PRICE REAL ESTATE FUND INC. 86,152 88,946
    265 shares of TARGET CORPORATION 13,263 15,680
    650 shares of TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC. 20,337 20,079
    415 shares of TIME WARNER INC. 11,624 19,849
    250 shares of TRAVELERS COMPANIES INC 12,549 17,955
    135 shares of UNION PACIFIC 13,041 16,972
    265 shares of UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 19,496 19,538
    290 shares of UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP 20,312 23,783
    335 shares of UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC. 16,779 18,170
    975 shares of US BANCORP DEL 25,640 31,142
    10956 shares of VANGUARD MID CAP INDEX FUND SIGNAL SHARES 290,518 352,558
    3289 shares of VANGUARD SMALL CAP INDEX FUND SIGNAL SHARES 100,832 114,849
    700 shares of VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS 21,932 30,289
    175 shares of VISA INC 17,658 26,527
    475 shares of WAL-MART STORES INC. 25,502 32,409
    535 shares of WALT DISNEY HOLDINGS CO. 17,826 26,638
    1135 shares of WELLS FARGO CO. 32,797 38,794
    235 shares of YUM BRANDS INC 14,659 15,604

    TY 2012 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    Waldo T Ross & Ruth S Ross Charitable Trust Foundation
    EIN: 27-6594166
    Software ID:12000057
    Software Version:12.15.422.1
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Administrative Fees 25,335     25,335
    State or Local Filing Fees 250     250
    Appraisal Fee 100     100


    TY 2012 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    Waldo T Ross & Ruth S Ross Charitable Trust Foundation
    EIN: 27-6594166
    Software ID:12000057
    Software Version:12.15.422.1
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Professional Service - Auctioneers Fee 513     513


    TY 2012 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    Waldo T Ross & Ruth S Ross Charitable Trust Foundation
    EIN: 27-6594166
    Software ID:12000057
    Software Version:12.15.422.1
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Estimated Tax for 2012 2,300      
    Excise Tax for 2011 2,662