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
MERRILL FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
 

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

22-3494040
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(617) 239-0100
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$2,388,325
J 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 3 3  
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 66,787 66,083  
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 34,098
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 315,058
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 34,098
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 0
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... 338    
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 101,226 100,184  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
14 Other employee salaries and wages......   0 0 0
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......   0 0  
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........       0
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... 2,840 1,420 0 1,420
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... 22,597 11,299   11,299
17 Interest...............       0
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions) 3,375 857   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 0 0  
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......   0 0  
22 Printing and publications..........   0 0  
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... 38     38
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 28,850 13,576 0 12,757
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 184,733 184,733
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 213,583 13,576 0 197,490
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -112,357
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 86,608
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 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............... 200 486 486
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 44,668 25,482 25,482
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet     0 0
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see page 15 of the
instructions)....................      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet0      
8 Inventories for sale or use...............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges...........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 40,760 Click to see attachment40,111 41,041
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 1,158,443 Click to see attachment1,115,597 1,944,873
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........ 25,162 Click to see attachment25,054 25,007
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)........... 503,964 Click to see attachment454,790 351,436
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 1,773,197 1,661,520 2,388,325
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable...................    
19 Deferred revenue..................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)..........   0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted....................    
25 Temporarily restricted................    
26 Permanently restricted................    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds......... 1,773,197 1,661,520
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see page 17 of the
instructions).................... 1,773,197 1,661,520
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of
the instructions).................. 1,773,197 1,661,520
Part III Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1 Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree
with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)............... 1 1,773,197
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 -112,357
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 3 685
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 1,661,525
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 5 5
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 1,661,520
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 3300. APPLIED MATERIALS INC   2009-10-19 2012-08-03
b 200. BOEING CO   1997-04-04 2012-04-20
c 400. BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO   1997-04-04 2012-04-20
d 250. CHEVRON CORP   2001-10-10 2012-08-03
e 2600. ISHARES MSCI EMERGING MARKETS INDEX FUND (ETF)   2007-06-13 2012-04-04
200. ISHARES MSCI EAFE INDEX FUND (ETF)   2007-06-13 2012-06-28
1500. MEDTRONIC INC   2007-06-13 2012-03-09
550. VANGUARD EMERGING MARKETS STOCK INDEX FUND SIGNAL SHARES   2012-04-10 2012-06-28
650. VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC   2000-07-07 2012-08-03
(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 36,663   44,972 -8,309
b 14,710   2,736 11,974
c 13,648   2,759 10,889
d 27,812   2,859 24,953
e 110,613   110,439 174
9,603   15,900 -6,297
56,355   77,532 -21,177
16,814   18,453 -1,639
28,840   5,310 23,530
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       -8,309
b       11,974
c       10,889
d       24,953
e       174
      -6,297
      -21,177
      -1,639
      23,530
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7
Bracket 2 34,098
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 209,700 2,432,333 0.086214
2010 200,645 2,352,910 0.085275
2009 173,486 2,074,208 0.08364
2008 276,039 2,805,164 0.098404
2007 268,807 3,254,238 0.082602
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.436135
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 0.087227
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2012 from Part X, line 5..... 4 2,354,508
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 205,377
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 866
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 206,243
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 197,490
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 1,732
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2............................ 3 1,732
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-). 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 1,732
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2012 estimated tax payments and 2011 overpayment credited to 2012 6a 2,096
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source....... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868) 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 2,096
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 364
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2013 estimated taxBullet364 Refunded Bullet 11 0
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see page 19 of
the instructions for definition)?............................
1b
 
No
If the answer is “Yes” to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If “Yes,” attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If “Yes,” attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If “Yes,” attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
  • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If “Yes,” complete Part II, col. (c), and Part XV.
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletDE
    b
    If the answer is “Yes” to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If “No,” attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 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 ofbulletELLEN C PECKHAM
    % EDWARDS LLP
    Telephone no.bullet (617) 239-0195
    Located atbullet111 HUNTINGTON AVENUEBOSTONMA ZIP+4bullet021997613
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16
    At any time during calendar year 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
     
     
    .........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
     
    No
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?.........................
    b
    If “Yes,” did it have excess business holdings in 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
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is “Yes” to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?............
    If “Yes,” attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?........................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If “Yes” to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see 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
    BRUCE MERRILL PRESIDENT
    1
    0    
    PO BOX 478
    CORNWALL,NY12518
    PAUL MERRILL VICE PRESIDENT
    1
    0    
    PO BOX 478
    CORNWALL,NY12518
    AMY MERRILL TREASURER/SECRETARY
    1
    0    
    PO BOX 478
    CORNWALL,NY12518
    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
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
    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
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
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    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see 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
    2,367,384
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    22,979
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    2,390,363
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) Click to see attachment.............
    1e
    338
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    2,390,363
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1⁄2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    35,855
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    2,354,508
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    117,725
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    117,725
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2012 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    1,732
    b
    Income tax for 2012. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    1,732
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    115,993
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    338
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    116,331
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII,
    line 1................................
    7
    116,331
    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 ..........
    1a
    197,490
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
    0
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
    0
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
    0
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    197,490
    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
    0
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    197,490
    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 7 116,331
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2012:
    a Enter amount for 2011 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:2010, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2012:
    a From 2007....... 131,053
    b From 2008....... 137,141
    c From 2009....... 75,660
    d From 2010....... 86,091
    e From 2011....... 91,466
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 521,411
    4Qualifying distributions for 2012 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 197,490
    a Applied to 2011, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions)......
    0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions).........
    0
    d Applied to 2012 distributable amount..... 116,331
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 81,159
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2012. 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 5 602,570
    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 instructions ...........
    0
    e Undistributed income for 2011. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............
    0
    f Undistributed income for 2012. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2013 ..........
    0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (see
    instructions) .............
    0
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2007 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...
    131,053
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2013.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
    471,517
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2008.... 137,141
    b Excess from 2009.... 75,660
    c Excess from 2010.... 86,091
    d Excess from 2011.... 91,466
    e Excess from 2012.... 81,159
    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).)
    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
    MONADMOCK MUSIC
    2A CONCORD STREET
    PETERBOROUGH,NH03458
    NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION FOR THE $25000 PROGRAMMING 5,000
    HISTORIC HARRISVILLE INC
    BOX 79
    HARRISVILLE,NH03450
    NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 5,000
    AGRICULTURAL STEWARDSHIP
    ASSOCIATION
    28R MAIN STREET
    GREENWICH,NY12834
    NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 5,000
    CENTRAL SQUARE THEATER
    450 MASSACHUSETTS AVE
    CAMBRIDGE,MA02139
    NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 4,600
    SOUTHERN UTAH WILDERNESS ALLIANCE
    425 EAST 100 SOUTH
    SALT LAKE CITY,UT84111
    NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 1,000
    PAVE
    PO BOX 227
    BENNINGTON,VT05201
    NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 2,000
    PLANNED PARENTHOOD MOHAWK HUDSON
    1040 STATE STREET
    SCHENECTADY,NY12307
    NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 3,000
    US LABOR EDUCATION
    IN THE AMERICAS PROJECT
    PO BOX 268-290
    CHICAGO,IL60626
    NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 2,000
    WORLD MONUMENTS FUND
    350 5TH AVE SUITE 2412
    NEW YORK,NY10118
    NONE NONE GENERAL 2,000
    TURIMIQUIRE FOUNDATION
    33 RICHDALE ROAD
    CAMBRIDGE,MA02140
    NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 7,000
    DIONONDEHOWA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
    148 STANTON RD
    SHUSHAN,NY12873
    NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 1,000
    INSTITUTE ON TAXATION AND ECONOMIC
    POLICY
    1616 P ST NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036
    NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 1,000
    BAY AREA NVC
    55 SANTA CLARA AVE 203
    OAKLAND,CA946101319
    NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 1,000
    SUSTAINABLE HARVEST INTERNATIONAL
    779 N BEND ROAD
    SURRY,ME04684
    NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 2,000
    DEMOS
    220 FIFTH AVE 5TH FL
    NEW YORK,NY10001
    NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 500
    COMMONWEALTH SCHOOL
    151 COMMONWEALTH AVE
    BOSTON,MA02116
    NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 2,500
    WORLD MUSIC INSTITUTE
    4 W 43RD STREET S404
    NEW YORK,NY10036
    NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 1,000
    INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS
    IN THE TIME
    2040 N MILWAUKEE AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60647
    NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 2,000
    PARTNERS IN HEALTH
    PO BOX 996
    FREDERICK,MD217059942
    NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 2,000
    SOCIAL JUSTICE CENTER
    33 CENTRAL AVE
    ALBANY,NY12210
    NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 500
    CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY
    14 EAST 60TH STREET
    New York,NY10022
    NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION CPC STORM DAMAGE FUND 2,000
    SPELMAN COLLEGE
    350 SPELMAN LINE SW BOX 1447
    ATLANTA,GA30314
    NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION MERRILL SCHOLAR PROGRAM 13,233
    GOSHEN COLLEGE
    1700 SOUTH MAIN STREET
    GOSHEN,IN46526
    NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION MERRILL SCHOLAR PROGRAM 20,584
    UGLY DUCKLING PRESSE
    232 THIRD STREET E002
    BROOKLYN,NY11215
    NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 1,000
    BROOKLYN YOUTH SPORTS CLUB INC
    9 WYCKOFF STREET 1
    BROOKLYN,NY11201
    NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 3,000
    BAYOU PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION
    2651 COCONUT DR
    SANIBEL,FL33957
    NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 500
    BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY
    OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT AND ADVANCEME
    PO BOX 591110 MS 126
    WALTHAM,MA02454
    NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION AMY MERRILL '69 THEATER 11,000
    CORPORATE ACCOUNTABLILITY INT'L
    HANNAH FREEDBERG
    10 MIKE STREET
    BOSTON,MA021084608
    NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 2,000
    MID-PEACE AND JUSTICE CENTER
    1000 S COOPER STREET
    MEMPHIS,TN38104
    NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 5,000
    HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE
    STUDENT ACCOUNTS
    893 WEST STREET
    AMHERST,MA010025585
    NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION SCHOLAR PROGRAM 13,252
    MORAVIAN COLLEGE
    MONOCACY HALL ROOM 204
    1200 MAIN STREET
    BETHLEHEM,PA18018
    NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION SCHOLAR PROGRAM 14,064
    NEW HAMPSHIRE CHARITABLE FOUDNATION
    INC
    37 PLEASANT STREET
    CONCORD,NH03301
    NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENRAL 11,500
    NEW YORK LIVE ARTS
    219 WEST 19TH STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10011
    NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 1,000
    WORLD MUSIC PRODUCTIONS
    688 UNION STREET
    BROOKLYN,NY11215
    NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION FOR AFRO POP RADIO SHOW 2,000
    THE HOUSE FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS
    INC
    260 WEST BROADWAY SUITE 2
    NEW YORK,NY10013
    NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 1,000
    THE PERFORMANCE ZONE INC
    161 SIXTH AVE
    NEW YORK,NY10013
    NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 2,000
    POETS HOUSE INC
    10 RIVER TERRACE
    NEW YORK,NY10282
    NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 1,000
    PROPECT PARK ALLIANCE INC
    95 PARK WEST
    BROOKLYN,NY11215
    NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 2,000
    COMMUNITY INITIATIVES
    354 PINE STREET SUITE 700
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104
    NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION HARRISON HOUSE MUSIC AND 4,000
    SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF
    NEW HAMPSHIRE FORESTS
    54 PORTSMOUTH STREET
    CONCORD,NH03301
    NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION TO HELP CONSERVE THE 1,000
    THE TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS
    572 ESSEX STREET
    BEVERLY,MA019151530
    NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 2,000
    UNITED FOR A FAIR ECONOMY
    29 WINTER STREET 2ND FLOOR
    BOSTON,MA02108
    NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 5,000
    SOSPESO LTD
    ENSEMBLE SOSPESO LTD
    PO BOX 20322
    NEW YORK,NY10023
    NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION AMERICAN MODERN MUSIC AT 4,000
    ON THE RISE INC
    341 BROADWAY
    CAMBRIDGE,MA02139
    NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 500
    PROJECT RIGHT INC
    320A BLUE HILL AVE
    DORCHESTER,MA02121
    NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION OUR PLACE THEATRE PROJECT 1,000
    RIVERSIDE PARK FUND
    475 RIVERSIDE DRIVE 455
    NEW YORK,NY10115
    NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION FOR GREEN OUTLOOK 2,000
    BATTENKILL CONSERVANCY
    PO BOX 327
    CAMBRIDGE,NY12816
    NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 500
    GUARDIAN ANGELS FOR SOLDIER'S PET
    9725 FM 1783
    GATESWILLE,TX765284739
    NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 500
    SLOW FOOD USA
    20 JAY STREET SUITE M04
    BROOKLYN,NY11201
    NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 1,000
    US PIRG EDUCATION FUND
    218 D STREET SE 1ST FL
    WASHINGTON,DC20003
    NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 1,000
    WIKIMEDIA FOUNDATION INC
    PO BOX 98204
    WASHINGTON,DC200918204
    NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL 1,000
    BOSTON UNIVERSITY
    Attn Jake Strautmann
    949 COMMONWEALTH AVE
    BOSTON,MA02215
    NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION FOR THE BOSTON PLAYWRIGHTS' 5,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 184,733
    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     14 3  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 67,125  
    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 34,098  
    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)..   101,226  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13101,226
    (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
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    Firm's addressbullet







    Firm's EINbullet
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    TY 2012 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    MERRILL FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 22-3494040
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    TAX PREPARATION FEE 2,840 1,420   1,420

    TY 2012 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    MERRILL FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 22-3494040
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    25000 GENERAL ELEC CAP CORP MT    
    DTD 2/18/04 4.125% 2/15/2011 25,054 25,007

    TY 2012 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    MERRILL FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 22-3494040
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    1250 ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC C 65,260 81,875
    1200 BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB CO. 8,276 39,108
    550 CATERPILLAR INC. COM 5,405 49,285
    1000 CHEVRON CORP COM 11,438 108,140
    1500 DUPONT E I DE NEMOURS COM 36,563 67,468
    4000 GENERAL ELECTRIC COM 10,630 83,960
    1500 JOHNSON & JOHNSON COM 8,241 105,150
    1225 NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP COM 9,126 75,754
    1477 PFIZER 25,870 37,042
    1300 PROCTER & GAMBLE COM 80,766 88,257
    650 VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS IN 5,310 28,126
    1550 SCHLUMBERGER LTD 12,569 107,413
    1100 INGERSOLL-RAND CO LTD A 11,073 52,756
    1175 BAXTER INTL INC COM 65,478 78,326
    85 BOEING CO COM 11,630 64,056
    1800 CISCO SYSTEMS INC COM 43,736 35,369
    2200 INTEL CORP COM 44,964 45,364
    2400 MICROSOFT CORP COM 63,283 64,103
    1300 PEPSICO INC COM 85,980 88,959
    1500 QUALCOMM INC COM 63,132 92,789
    1700 SYSCO CORP COM 46,900 53,822
    1250 TARGET CORP COM 63,058 73,963
    900 UNITED TECHNOLOGIES COM 59,029 73,809
    925 TIME WARNER CABLE INC COM 49,723 89,901
    1000 US BANCORP DEL COM NEW 22,990 31,940
    650 WALGREEN CO. COM 19,530 24,057
    625 STATE STREET CORP COM 23,562 29,381
    950 WELLS FARGO & CO 26,380 32,471
    1210 XILINX INC 42,374 43,392
    750 CELGENE CORP 56,302 58,853
    1200 ORACLE CORP 37,019 39,984

    TY 2012 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    MERRILL FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 22-3494040
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    40,111
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    41,041
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


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


     


    TY 2012 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    MERRILL FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 22-3494040
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    4750 ISHARES TR MSCI EAFE IND AT COST 377,625 270,085
    2300 VANGUARD EMERGING MARKE      
    STOCK INDEX FUND SG AT COST 77,165 81,351

    TY 2012 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    MERRILL FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 22-3494040
    Description Amount
    ROUNDING ADJUSTMENT 5


    TY 2012 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    MERRILL FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 22-3494040
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FORM PC FILING FEE 38 0   38


    TY 2012 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    MERRILL FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 22-3494040
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    REFUND FROM HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE 338 0  


    TY 2012 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    MERRILL FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 22-3494040
    Description Amount
    TRANSACTION POSTED PRIOR TO PERIOD END 1
    ADJUSTMENT FOR ACCRUED INT PD FOR NY MUNI FOR 2012 684


    TY 2012 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    MERRILL FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 22-3494040
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    CUSTODIAN & MANAGEMENT FEES 22,597 11,299   11,299


    TY 2012 ReductionExplanationStatement
    Name:
    MERRILL FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 22-3494040
    Explanation:
    REFUND FROM HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE

    TY 2012 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    MERRILL FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 22-3494040
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAXES 857 857   0
    FEDERAL TAX PAYMENT - PRIOR YE 422 0   0
    FEDERAL ESTIMATES - PRINCIPAL 2,096 0   0