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 11-01-2012 , and ending 10-31-2013
Name of foundation
THE ACCESS STRATEGIES FUND
 
% THE ACCESS STRATEGIES FUND
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)675 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUESuite 8th flRoom/suite
City or town, state, and ZIP code
CAMBRIDGE, MA02139
A Employer identification number

04-3464581
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(617) 494-0715
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$8,198,795J 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) 189,746
2 Check bullet
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 28 28  
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 159,364 159,364  
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 282,580
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 2,352,890
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 296,516
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........ 631,718 455,908  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 10,000     10,000
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 186,730     186,730
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 50,770     50,770
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... 3,487 0 0 3,487
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... 41,707 0 0 41,707
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 61,902 61,902    
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions) Click to see attachment 19,616 525   14,091
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 686    
20 Occupancy.............. 43,885     43,885
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 12,195     12,195
22 Printing and publications.......... 1,381     1,381
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see list of attachments 55,858     55,858
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 488,217 62,427 0 420,104
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 128,375 128,375
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 616,592 62,427 0 548,479
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 15,126
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 393,481
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)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing...............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 435,517 476,006 476,006
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........... 2,554 2,511 2,511
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 3,265,257 Click to see attachment3,029,812 3,029,812
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)........... 3,474,583 Click to see attachment4,682,162 4,682,162
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet37,849
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet34,615 3,920 Click to see attachment3,234 3,234
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment5,070 Click to see attachment5,070 Click to see attachment5,070
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 7,186,901 8,198,795 8,198,795
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 115 100
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).......... 115 100
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 7,186,786 8,198,695
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see page 17 of the
instructions).................... 7,186,786 8,198,695
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of
the instructions).................. 7,186,901 8,198,795
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 7,186,786
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 15,126
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 3 997,021
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 8,198,933
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 5 238
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 8,198,695
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 10604.454 SHS PIMCO TOTAL RETURN III FUND P 2010-02-03 2013-06-26
b 12649.332 SHS ARTISAN EMERGING MKTS ADVISOR SHS P 2010-01-04 2013-02-12
c 3415.301 SHS ARTISAN EMERGING MKTS ADVISOR SHS P 2010-04-08 2013-02-12
d 11029.412 SHS ARTISAN EMERGING MKTS ADVISOR SHS P 2010-06-22 2013-02-12
e 10050.251 SHS ARTISAN EMERGING MKTS ADVISOR SHS P 2010-12-02 2013-02-12
233.127 SHS ARTISAN EMERGING MKTS ADVISOR SHS P 2010-12-16 2013-02-12
15921.152 SHS ARTISAN EMERGING MKTS ADVISOR SHS P 2011-10-28 2013-02-12
324.59 SHS ARTISAN EMERGING MKTS ADVISOR SHS P 2011-12-15 2013-02-12
136.892 SHS ARTISAN EMERGING MKTS ADVISOR SHS P 2011-12-15 2013-02-12
3338.898 SHS ARTISAN EMERGING MKTS ADVISOR SHS P 2012-07-06 2013-02-12
708.53 SHS ARTISAN EMERGING MKTS ADVISOR SHS P 2012-12-19 2013-02-12
275 SHS FRESH MARKET INC P 2012-10-12 2013-05-28
85 SHS COGNIZANT TECH SOLUTION P 2013-02-28 2013-09-27
45 SHS UNITED NATURAL FOODS P 2013-02-28 2013-09-27
240 SHS CORNING INC P 2013-06-18 2013-09-27
90 SHS ECOLAB INC P 2008-02-19 2013-02-01
220 SHS TJX COMPANIES INC P 2011-11-10 2013-02-01
125 SHS EOG RESOURCES P 2007-01-16 2013-02-01
200 SHS LABORATORY CORP OF AMERICA HOLDINGS P 2010-08-05 2013-03-27
150 SHS ITRON INC P 2009-07-16 2013-03-27
75 SHS ITRON INC P 2010-02-12 2013-03-27
675 SHS LINEAR TECHNOLOGY CORP P 2005-04-15 2013-04-26
275 SHS EOG RESOURCES P 2007-01-16 2013-05-07
270 SHS ECOLAB INC P 2008-02-19 2013-06-18
60 SHS MCCORMICK & COMPANY P 2009-02-18 2013-06-26
40 SHS MCCORMICK & COMPANY P 2010-02-12 2013-06-26
155 SHS STARBUCKS CORP P 2000-09-11 2013-06-26
215 SHS AIR PROD & CHEMICALS P 2006-09-20 2013-06-26
40 SHS TJX COMPANIES INC P 2010-04-15 2013-06-26
130 SHS TJX COMPANIES INC P 2011-11-10 2013-06-26
135 SHS STRYKER CORP P 1999-10-18 2013-06-26
100 SHS INTL BUSINESS MACHINES P 2009-10-16 2013-06-26
200 SHS APTARGROUP INC P 2008-02-19 2013-06-26
155 SHS NIKE INC CL B P 2011-04-15 2013-06-26
325 SHS APTARGROUP INC P 2008-02-19 2013-07-15
10 SHS MASTERCARD INC P 2010-08-05 2013-07-18
75 SHS STRYKER CORP P 1999-10-18 2013-07-18
200 SHS TJX COMPANIES INC P 2010-04-15 2013-08-12
60 SHS STRYKER CORP P 1999-10-18 2013-09-13
175 SHS CVS CAREMARK CORP P 2009-01-08 2013-09-13
265 SHS MCCORMICK & COMPANY P 2009-02-18 2013-09-13
95 SHS DEERE & CO P 2011-11-10 2013-09-27
45 SHS QUALCOMM INC P 1999-10-18 2013-09-27
55 SHS FISERV INC P 2010-02-12 2013-09-27
15 SHS FISERV INC P 2010-09-16 2013-09-27
75 SHS STARBUCKS CORP P 2000-09-11 2013-09-27
140 SHS STRYKER CORP P 1999-10-18 2013-09-27
5 SHS MASTERCARD INC P 2010-08-05 2013-09-27
140 SHS COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO P 1999-07-08 2013-09-27
10 SHS EMERSON ELECTRIC CO P 2008-02-19 2013-09-27
85 SHS ABB LTD P 2008-06-16 2013-09-27
15 SHS APPLE INC P 2008-02-19 2013-09-27
45 SHS NIKE INC CL B P 2011-04-15 2013-09-27
.40 SHS ASML HOLDING NV P 2011-09-19 2012-12-11
2000 SHS CAPITALAND LTD P 2011-09-20 2012-12-21
1100 SHS KASIKORNBANK PLC P 2011-09-20 2012-12-21
THRU STATE STREET P   2013-10-31
7000 SHS OLAM INTERNATIONAL LTD P 2012-01-10 2012-12-21
1715 SHS BARCLAYS PLC P 2012-07-06 2012-11-09
1715 SHS BARCLAYS PLC P   2012-11-09
8 SHS SMA SOLAR TECHNOLOGY AG P 2011-09-20 2012-11-23
5 SHS SMA SOLAR TECHNOLOGY AG P 2011-09-20 2012-11-27
10 SHS SMA SOLAR TECHNOLOGY AG P 2011-09-20 2012-11-28
26 SHS SMA SOLAR TECHNOLOGY AG P 2011-09-21 2012-11-29
30 SHS SMA SOLAR TECHNOLOGY AG P 2011-11-01 2012-11-30
26 SHS SONOVA HOLDING AG P 2011-09-20 2012-11-26
49 SHS SONOVA HOLDING AG P 2011-09-20 2012-11-28
53 SHS SONOVA HOLDING AG P 2011-10-07 2012-11-29
51 SHS SMA SOLAR TECHNOLOGY AG P   2012-11-30
51 SHS SMA SOLAR TECHNOLOGY AG P 2012-07-06 2012-11-30
THRU PRENTISS SMITH - SCHEDULE ATTACHED P   2013-01-31
THRU STATE STREET P   2013-10-31
625 SH CISCO SYSTEMS INC P 2010-09-03 2012-12-12
35 SHS CISCO SYSTEMS INC P 2010-11-16 2012-12-12
1275 SHS FLEXTRONICS INTL LTD P 2007-10-18 2012-12-11
125 SHS FLEXTRONICS INTL LTD P 2008-04-24 2012-12-11
650 SHS FLEXTRONICS INTL LTD P 2008-10-08 2012-12-11
125 SHS FLEXTRONICS INTL LTD P 2011-08-02 2012-12-11
400 SHS VERIFONE SYSTEMS INC P 2012-06-29 2012-12-13
THRU PRENTISS SMITH - SCHEDULE ATTACHED P   2013-01-31
2617.801 SHS PIMCO TOTAL RETURN III INST P 2010-02-03 2013-10-02
7000 SHS OLAM INTERNATIONAL LTD P   2012-12-21
PRENTISS SMITH - ADDTL CAPITAL GAIN P   2013-10-31
STATE STREET - ADDTL CAPITAL GAIN P   2013-10-31
DELL INC - SETTLEMENT PROCEEDS P   2013-03-31
CARDINAL HEALTH INC - SETTLEMENT PROCEEDS P   2013-05-31
MARSH & MCLENNAN - SETTLEMENT PROCEEDS P   2013-08-31
(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 100,000   102,651 -2,651
b 166,339   180,000 -13,661
c 44,911   50,000 -5,089
d 145,037   150,000 -4,963
e 132,161   160,000 -27,839
3,066   3,662 -596
209,363   210,000 -637
4,268   3,678 590
1,800   1,551 249
43,907   40,000 3,907
9,317   9,324 -7
12,689   15,572 -2,883
7,025   6,547 478
3,005   2,293 712
3,514   3,650 -136
6,651   4,205 2,446
9,977   6,584 3,393
15,896   7,734 8,162
17,861   15,036 2,825
6,914   8,257 -1,343
3,457   4,600 -1,143
23,921   25,183 -1,262
37,270   17,014 20,256
23,389   12,614 10,775
4,338   1,853 2,485
2,892   1,435 1,457
10,188   1,421 8,767
20,603   14,478 6,125
1,979   925 1,054
6,431   3,890 2,541
8,769   1,896 6,873
19,506   12,243 7,263
10,999   7,739 3,260
9,587   6,193 3,394
19,394   12,576 6,818
5,962   2,025 3,937
5,225   1,053 4,172
10,470   4,627 5,843
4,176   843 3,333
10,456   5,060 5,396
17,833   8,186 9,647
7,813   6,990 823
3,025   1,077 1,948
5,544   2,539 3,005
1,512   801 711
5,794   688 5,106
9,465   1,966 7,499
3,403   1,012 2,391
8,376   3,254 5,122
648   525 123
2,018   2,587 -569
7,233   1,825 5,408
3,313   1,798 1,515
24   13 11
5,875   4,056 1,819
6,948   4,434 2,514
73,414   0 73,414
0   1,260 -1,260
1,780   0 1,780
4,653   4,317 336
166   490 -324
103   308 -205
207   616 -409
530   1,585 -1,055
613   1,613 -1,000
2,816   2,243 573
5,392   4,201 1,191
5,763   4,542 1,221
1,047   2,553 -1,506
0   66 -66
345,497   314,779 30,718
4,607   0 4,607
12,357   13,176 -819
692   680 12
7,858   15,330 -7,472
770   1,203 -433
4,006   3,313 693
770   811 -41
12,692   12,980 -288
546,077   471,757 74,320
25,000   25,340 -340
7,718   11,925 -4,207
0   189 -189
277   0 277
91   0 91
11   0 11
36   0 36
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       -2,651
b       -13,661
c       -5,089
d       -4,963
e       -27,839
      -596
      -637
      590
      249
      3,907
      -7
      -2,883
      478
      712
      -136
      2,446
      3,393
      8,162
      2,825
      -1,343
      -1,143
      -1,262
      20,256
      10,775
      2,485
      1,457
      8,767
      6,125
      1,054
      2,541
      6,873
      7,263
      3,260
      3,394
      6,818
      3,937
      4,172
      5,843
      3,333
      5,396
      9,647
      823
      1,948
      3,005
      711
      5,106
      7,499
      2,391
      5,122
      123
      -569
      5,408
      1,515
      11
      1,819
      2,514
      73,414
      -1,260
      1,780
      336
      -324
      -205
      -409
      -1,055
      -1,000
      573
      1,191
      1,221
      -1,506
      -66
      30,718
      4,607
      -819
      12
      -7,472
      -433
      693
      -41
      -288
      74,320
      -340
      -4,207
      -189
      277
      91
      11
      36
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 2 296,516
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 527,370 7,670,758 0.068751
2010 593,005 8,290,210 0.071531
2009 564,190 7,570,878 0.074521
2008 447,155 6,480,847 0.068996
2007 584,696 8,911,021 0.065615
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.349414
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 0.069883
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2012 from Part X, line 5..... 4 7,797,325
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 544,900
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 3,935
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 548,835
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 548,479
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 7,870
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 7,870
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 7,870
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2012 estimated tax payments and 2011 overpayment credited to 2012 6a 7,827
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source....... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868) 6c 7,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 14,827
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 1
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 6,956
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2013 estimated taxBullet6,956 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? Click to see attachment....................
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
 
 
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 changesClick to see attachment....
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.Click to see attachment
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, MA
    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 addressbulletwww.accessstrategies.org
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletTHE ACCESS STRATEGIES FUND Telephone no.bullet (617) 494-0715
    Located atbullet675 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUECAMBRIDGEMA ZIP+4bullet02139
    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  
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Page 5
    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
     
     
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Page 6
    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
    MARIA JOBIN-LEEDS CHAIR/TREAS/DIR
    5.0     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 390109
    CAMBRIDGE,MA021399998
    GREG JOBIN-LEEDS DIRECTOR
    0.5     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 390109
    CAMBRIDGE,MA021399998
    JOHN BONIFAZ DIRECTOR
    0.1     		0 0 0
    c/o ACCESS STRATEGIES FUND
    CAMBRIDGE,MA02139
    DAYNA CUNNINGHAM SEC'Y/DIRECTOR
    0.25     		5,000 0 0
    c/o ACCESS STRATEGIES FUND
    CAMBRIDGE,MA02139
    E JEANNETTE HUEZO DIRECTOR
    0.25     		5,000 0 0
    C/O ACCESS STRATEGIES FUND
    CAMBRIDGE,MA02139
    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
    KELLY BATES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
    35.0     		110,582 3,694  
    675 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
    CAMBRIDGE,MA02139
    STEPHONA STOKES 0
    35.0     		50,666 1,425  
    675 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
    CAMBRIDGE,MA02139
    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  
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Page 7
    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
    3,518,002
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    181,560
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    4,216,504
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    7,916,066
    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
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    7,916,066
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1⁄2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    118,741
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    7,797,325
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    389,866
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    389,866
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2012 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    7,870
    b
    Income tax for 2012. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    7,870
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    381,996
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    381,996
    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
    381,996
    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
    548,479
    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
    548,479
    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
     
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    548,479
    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 7 381,996
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2012:
    a Enter amount for 2011 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:2010, 2009, 2008 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2012:
    a From 2007....... 152,367
    b From 2008....... 131,679
    c From 2009....... 188,244
    d From 2010....... 182,822
    e From 2011....... 149,414
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 804,526
    4Qualifying distributions for 2012 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 548,479
    a Applied to 2011, but not more than line 2a 0
    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..... 381,996
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 166,483
    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 5 971,009
    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......     		 
    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) .............     		 
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2007 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		152,367
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2013.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		818,642
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2008.... 131,679
    b Excess from 2009.... 188,244
    c Excess from 2010.... 182,822
    d Excess from 2011.... 149,414
    e Excess from 2012.... 166,483
    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).)
    GREG JOBIN-LEEDS
    MARIA JOBIN-LEEDS
    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 or e-mail of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    infoaccessstrategiesorg
    675 massachusetts avenue 8th fl
    cambridge,MA02139
    (617) 494-0715
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    VIA E-MAIL
    cAny submission deadlines:
    DURING GRANT CYCLES WHICH ARE LISTED ON THE WEBSITE
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    LIMITED TO MASSACHUSETTS ORGANIZATIONS
    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
    right to the city vote
    c/o chinese progressive political a
    28 ash street
    boston,MA02111     		N/A 501(C)(3) CIVIC PARTICIPATION 500
    greater love tabernacle church
    101 nightingale street
    dorchester,MA02124     		N/A 501(C)(3) CIVIC PARTICIPATION 250
    associated grantmakers
    133 federal street suite 802
    boston,MA02110     		N/A 501(C)(3) CIVIC PARTICIPATION 3,500
    EX-PRISONERS & PRISONERS ORGANIZING FOR COMMUNITY
    5 pleasant street 3rd floor
    WORCESTER,MA01610     		N/A 501(C)(3) CIVIC PARTICIPATION 38,000
    boston women's fund
    14 beacon street suite 805
    boston,MA02108     		N/A 501(C)(3) event sponsorship 150
    OISTE
    37 TEMPLE PLACE 5TH FLOOR
    BOSTON,MA02111     		N/A 501(C)(3) event sponsorship 1,250
    NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR fbo student immigration mvmt
    262 WASHINGTON STREET 3RD FLOOR
    BOSTON,MA02108     		N/A 501(C)(3) CIVIC PARTICIPATION 10,000
    mcknight community development corporation
    35 florida street
    springfield,MA01109     		N/A 501(C)(3) CIVIC PARTICIPATION 1,000
    discover roxbury
    183 roxbury street
    roxbury,MA02119     		N/A 501(C)(3) event sponsorship 50
    NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR - NEIGHBORS UNITED BTR BOSTON
    262 WASHINGTON STREET 3RD FLOOR
    BOSTON,MA02108     		N/A 501(C)(3) CIVIC PARTICIPATION 38,000
    MASSACHUSETTS VOTER EDUCATION NETWORK
    41 WEST STREET
    BOSTON,MA02111     		N/A 501(C)(3) civic participation 26,300
    urban revival inc
    284 amory street
    jamaica plain,MA02130     		N/A 501(c)(3) civic participation 8,000
    BOSTON EITC COALITION
    43 hawkins street
    boston,MA02114     		N/A 501(c)(3) EVENT SPONSORSHIP 50
    ARISE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE
    467 state street
    po box 5423
    springfield,MA01101     		n/a 501(c)(3) EVENT SPONSORSHIP 100
    community change inc
    14 beacon street
    room 605
    boston,MA02108     		n/a 501(c)(3) EVENT SPONSORSHIP 375
    mwpc education fund
    9b hamilton place
    boston,MA02108     		n/a 501(c)(3) EVENT SPONSORSHIP 250
    my town
    PO BOX 231013
    BOSTON,MA02123     		n/a 501(c)(3) EVENT SPONSORSHIP 600
    Total .................................bullet 3a 128,375
    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 28  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 159,364  
    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     18 282,580  
    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)..   441,972  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13441,972
    (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
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    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors
    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2012
    Name of the organization
    THE ACCESS STRATEGIES FUND
     
    Employer identification number

    04-3464581
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ





    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
    Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
    Form 990-EZ or on Part I, line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
    Page 2
    Name of organization
    THE ACCESS STRATEGIES FUND
          		Employer identification number

    04-3464581
    Part I
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    		     
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
     
     

    LISELOTTE GERARD LEEDS    
    80 CUTTERMILL ROAD
       
    GREAT NECK, NY   11021

    		$80,000


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

    GREG MARIA JOBIN-LEEDS    
    675 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
       
    CAMBRIDGE, MA   02139

    		$109,746


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

         
     
       

    		$  


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

         
     
       

    		$  


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

         
     
       

    		$  


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

         
     
       

    		$  


    (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    THE ACCESS STRATEGIES FUND
          		Employer identification number

    04-3464581
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    		     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    THE ACCESS STRATEGIES FUND
          		Employer identification number

    04-3464581
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
    that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
    For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
    contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
           
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
           
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
           
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
           
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

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    TY 2012 AmortizationSchedule
    Name:
    THE ACCESS STRATEGIES FUND
    EIN: 04-3464581
    Description of Amortized Expenses Date Acquired, Completed, or Expended Amount Amortized Deduction for Prior Years Amortization Method Current Year Amortization Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Total Amount of Amortization
    GRANT MGMT SYSTEM 2008-08-06 14,802 14,802 3.0       14,802

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    TY 2012 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    THE ACCESS STRATEGIES FUND
    EIN: 04-3464581
    Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
    Life (# of years)    		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included
    COMPUTER 2000-06-30 5,101 5,101 M5          
    OFFICE FURNITURE 2000-07-17 653 652 M7          
    FAX MACHINE 2001-10-31 728 728 M5          
    BOOKCASE 2001-10-31 274 273 M5          
    CONFERENCE TABLE 2001-10-31 451 449 M7          
    OFFICE FURNITURE 2004-10-07 399 399 M7          
    COMPUTER 2003-11-04 2,799 2,798 M5          
    COMPUTER 2003-12-09 2,116 2,116 M5          
    OFFICE FURNITURE 2004-11-15 212 211 M7          
    DESK 2006-09-11 756 698 M7   58      
    SOFA 2006-08-28 675 624 M7   51      
    LAPTOP COMPUTER 2007-03-28 1,014 1,014 M5          
    LAPTOP COMPUTER 2007-08-29 1,230 1,230 M5          
    COMPUTER EQUIP 2008-07-31 2,950 2,780 M5   170      
    DESKTOP CPTR - FIN 2012-09-26 1,071 54 M5   407      

    TY 2012 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    THE ACCESS STRATEGIES FUND
    EIN: 04-3464581
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    CHARLES SCHWAB/PRENTISS SMITH 0 0
    LORING, WOLCOTT & COOLIDGE 541,024 955,338
    PIMCO COMMODITYREALRETURN FD 866,348 707,633
    STATE STREET 1,042,744 1,366,841
    UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS 579,696  

    TY 2012 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    THE ACCESS STRATEGIES FUND
    EIN: 04-3464581
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS AT COST 392,554 380,176
    ARTISAN EMERGING MARKETS AT COST 0 0
    BOSTON COMMUNITY CAP SUN INIT AT COST 50,000 50,000
    CRA QUALIFIED INVESTMENT FD AT COST 169,021 164,925
    DIMENSIONAL EMERGING MARKETS AT COST 399,897 393,750
    FORESTER DIVERSIFIED LTD AT COST 1,155,000 1,478,992
    HOMEWISE INC PROMISSORY NOTE AT COST 25,000 25,000
    PIMCO TOTAL RETURN FUND III AT COST 1,251,966 1,226,635
    WALDEN EQUITY FUND AT COST 825,000 962,684
    UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS FMV 413,724  

    TY 2012 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    THE ACCESS STRATEGIES FUND
    EIN: 04-3464581
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    COMPUTER 5,101 5,101    
    OFFICE FURNITURE 653 652 1  
    FAX MACHINE 728 728    
    BOOKCASE 274 273 1  
    CONFERENCE TABLE 451 449 2  
    OFFICE FURNITURE 399 399    
    COMPUTER 2,799 2,798 1  
    COMPUTER 2,116 2,116    
    OFFICE FURNITURE 212 211 1  
    DESK 756 756    
    SOFA 675 675    
    LAPTOP COMPUTER 1,014 1,014    
    LAPTOP COMPUTER 1,230 1,230    
    GRANT MGMT SYSTEM 14,802 14,802    
    COMPUTER EQUIP 2,950 2,950    
    DESKTOP CPTR - FIN 1,071 461 610  


    TY 2012 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    THE ACCESS STRATEGIES FUND
    EIN: 04-3464581
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    SECURITY DEPOSITS 4,570 4,570 4,570
    FLEX SPENDING RETAINER 500 500 500


    TY 2012 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    THE ACCESS STRATEGIES FUND
    EIN: 04-3464581
    Description Amount
    OTHER ADJUSTMENTS 238


    TY 2012 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    THE ACCESS STRATEGIES FUND
    EIN: 04-3464581
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 2,070     2,070
    BANK CHARGES 136     136
    BENEFIT ADMINISTRATION EXP 2,931     2,931
    COMMUNICATIONS EXPENSE 1,921     1,921
    COMPUTER EXPENSES 2,358     2,358
    CONSULTING FEES 24,200     24,200
    DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 3,779     3,779
    EQUIPMENT RENTAL 4,759     4,759
    EVENT SPONSORSHIP 100     100
    FILING FEES 709     709
    FINANCE CHARGES & LATE FEES 417     417
    INSURANCE 2,276     2,276
    MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 1,695     1,695
    OFFICE SUPPLIES 2,531     2,531
    PAYROLL ADMINISTRATION COSTS 1,620     1,620
    POSTAGE & DELIVERY 134     134
    TELEPHONE 3,471     3,471
    UTILITIES 751     751


    TY 2012 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    THE ACCESS STRATEGIES FUND
    EIN: 04-3464581
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    BOSTON COMMON INT'L SOCIAL FUND LLC      
    OTHER INCOME      


    TY 2012 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    THE ACCESS STRATEGIES FUND
    EIN: 04-3464581
    Description Amount
    NET UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS 993,420
    OTHER ADJUSTMENTS 3,601


    TY 2012 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE ACCESS STRATEGIES FUND
    EIN: 04-3464581
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES 61,863 61,863    
    OTHER INVESTMENT FEES 39 39    


    TY 2012 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    THE ACCESS STRATEGIES FUND
    EIN: 04-3464581
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FEDERAL EXCISE TAX 5,000      
    FOREIGN TAX WITHHELD 525 525    
    PAYROLL TAXES 14,091     14,091