Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2014
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2014, or tax year beginning 2014, and ending , 20
Name of foundation
STARITCH FOUNDATION INC
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 1356   Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
SARANAC LAKE, NY129837356
A Employer identification number

14-1827670
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(518) 891-9797
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. bullet
2. bullet
E 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$1,522,001J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
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).............. 140,465
2 Check bullet
Sch. B ...............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 20 20  
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 19,581 19,581  
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 79,931
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 321,736
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 137,666
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment -2,462 0  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 237,535 157,267  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 10,282 10,282   0
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 6,275 6,275   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 6,204 6,204   0
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 22,761 22,761   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 141,775 141,775
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 164,536 22,761   141,775
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 72,999
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 134,506
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2014)
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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............... -10,849 -15,999 -15,999
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 164,406 129,668 129,668
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 instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet25,000
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet0 0 25,000 25,000
8 Inventories for sale or use...............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges...........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 923,479 Click to see attachment1,019,890 1,207,735
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)........... 36,371 Click to see attachment27,847 175,597
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) 1,113,407 1,186,406 1,522,001
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 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......... 0 0
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 1,113,407 1,186,406
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)...... 1,113,407 1,186,406
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).. 1,113,407 1,186,406
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 1,113,407
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 72,999
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3 0
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 1,186,406
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 5 0
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 1,186,406
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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 1000 UNITS ATLAS RESOURCE PARTNERS P 2013-08-21 2014-11-06
b 1000 SH BAYTEX ENERGY CORP P 2003-10-07 2014-02-28
c DIST. FROM ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS PTRS IN EXCESS OF BASIS P 2004-08-06  
d 7596 SH KHD HUMBOLDT WEDAG INT'L P 2011-01-27 2014-01-07
e 7300 SH MFC INDUSTRIAL LTD P 2006-02-14 2014-10-21
3937 SH MFC INDUSTRIAL LTD P 2006-02-14 2014-10-23
352 SH MFC INDUSTRIAL LTD D 2010-06-28 2014-10-23
272 SH MFC INDUSTRIAL LTD D 2010-06-28 2014-10-23
342 SH MFC INDUSTRIAL LTD D 2010-11-29 2014-10-23
283 SH MFC INDUSTRIAL LTD D 2010-11-29 2014-10-23
129 SH MFC INDUSTRIAL LTD D 2010-12-23 2014-10-23
600 SH SANDRIDGE ENERGY INC P 2013-11-11 2014-11-07
1000 SH SEADRILL LTD P 2014-02-28 2014-11-06
130 SH SILVER WHEATON CORP P 2011-05-06 2014-11-06
345 SH SILVER WHEATON CORP D 2011-12-22 2014-11-06
250 SH SILVER WHEATON CORP D 2012-10-03 2014-11-06
250 SH SILVER WHEATON CORP D 2012-10-03 2014-11-06
200 SH SILVER WHEATON CORP D 2012-11-12 2014-11-06
240 SH TELEFLEX INC D 2011-10-20 2014-11-11
(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 16,012   14,261 1,751
b 36,499   7,205 29,294
c 3,432     3,432
d 66,706   53,390 13,316
e 44,456   3,234 41,222
24,055   1,744 22,311
2,151   258 1,893
1,662   222 1,440
2,089   70 2,019
1,729   246 1,483
788   27 761
52,799   57,300 -4,501
21,150   36,905 -15,755
2,322   4,703 -2,381
6,161   1,589 4,572
4,465   1,041 3,424
4,465   1,039 3,426
3,572   832 2,740
27,223   4 27,219
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       1,751
b       29,294
c       3,432
d       13,316
e       41,222
      22,311
      1,893
      1,440
      2,019
      1,483
      761
      -4,501
      -15,755
      -2,381
      4,572
      3,424
      3,426
      2,740
      27,219
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 2 137,666
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 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))
2013 118,950 1,373,324 0.086615
2012 141,650 1,289,523 0.109847
2011 138,450 1,288,957 0.107412
2010 119,550 1,160,193 0.103043
2009 149,178 834,817 0.178695
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.585612
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 0.117122
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2014 from Part X, line 5..... 4 1,518,149
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 177,809
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 1,345
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 179,154
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 141,775
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.
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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 2,690
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 2,690
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 2,690
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2014 estimated tax payments and 2013 overpayment credited to 2014 6a 3,000
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source....... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 2,650
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 5,650
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8 22
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 2,938
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet2,938 RefundedBullet 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 Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
     
    No
    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)
    bulletNY
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2014 or the taxable year beginning in 2014 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. Click to see attachment...............................
    10
    Yes
     
    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 addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletEDENFIELD AND SNOW Telephone no.bullet (518) 891-9797
    Located atbullet440 BLOOMINGDALE AVESARANAC LAKENY ZIP+4bullet12983
    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 2014, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). 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 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 2014?.............
    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 2014, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2014?...............
    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 2014 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 2014.)....................
    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 2014?
    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 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)..................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?........
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?............
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.......................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to
    employee benefit plans
    and deferred compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    SALLY B RITCHIE SECRETARY
    0.00     		0 0 0
    P O BOX 1356
    SARANAC LAKE,NY129837356
    JAMES M RITCHIE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
    0.00     		0 0 0
    P O BOX 1356
    SARANAC LAKE,NY129837356
    DOROTHY R VALHOULI DIRECTOR
    0.00     		0 0 0
    P O BOX 1356
    SARANAC LAKE,NY129837356
    STEPHEN M RITCHIE DIRECTOR
    0.00     		0 0 0
    P O BOX 1356
    SARANAC LAKE,NY129837356
    SOLVEIG A HOLUM LYFORD DIRECTOR
    0.00     		0 0 0
    P O BOX 1356
    SARANAC LAKE,NY129837356
    CAROLYN R DONATELLO DIRECTOR
    0.00     		0 0 0
    P O BOX 1356
    SARANAC LAKE,NY129837356
    JAMES R VALHOULI DIRECTOR
    0.00     		0 0 0
    P O BOX 1356
    SARANAC LAKE,NY129837356
    ALEXANDER R VALHOULI DIRECTOR
    0.00     		0 0 0
    P O BOX 1356
    SARANAC LAKE,NY129837356
    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 N/A 0
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
    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
    1,346,105
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    195,163
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    1,541,268
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    1,541,268
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    23,119
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    1,518,149
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    75,907
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    75,907
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2014 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    2,690
    b
    Income tax for 2014. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    2,690
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    73,217
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    73,217
    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
    73,217
    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
    141,775
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    141,775
    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
    141,775
    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 (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2013     		(c)
    2013     		(d)
    2014
    1 Distributable amount for 2014 from Part XI, line 7 73,217
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2014:
    a Enter amount for 2013 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014:
    a From 2009....... 108,481
    b From 2010....... 63,518
    c From 2011....... 74,194
    d From 2012....... 78,810
    e From 2013....... 52,860
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 377,863
    4Qualifying distributions for 2014 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 141,775
    a Applied to 2013, 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 2014 distributable amount..... 73,217
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 68,558
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2014. 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 5 446,421
    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 2013. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2009 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		108,481
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2015.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		337,940
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2010.... 63,518
    b Excess from 2011.... 74,194
    c Excess from 2012.... 78,810
    d Excess from 2013.... 52,860
    e Excess from 2014.... 68,558
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 10
    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 2014, 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) 2014 (b) 2013 (c) 2012 (d) 2011
             
    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).)
    SALLY B RITCHIE
    JAMES M RITCHIE
    DOROTHY R VALHOULI
    JAMES R VALHOULI
    ALEXANDER R VALHOULI
    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 email address 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 (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 11
    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
    ADIRONDACK COUNCIL
    P O BOX D-2
    ELIZABETHTOWN,NY12932     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF ADIRONDACK PARK 1,500
    ADIRONDACK MEDICAL CENTER
    P O BOX 471
    SARANAC LAKE,NY12983     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 4,500
    ADIRONDACK MUSEUM
    P O BOX 99
    BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE,NY12812     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT LOCAL MUSEUM OF THE HISTORY OF THE AREA 500
    ADIRONDACK NATURE CONSERVANCYLAND TRUST
    P O BOX 65
    KEENE VALLEY,NY12943     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF ADIRONDACK PARK 1,000
    AMERICAN RED CROSS
    13 GUY WAY
    PLATTSBURGH,NY12901     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT REGIONAL RELIEF EFFORTS FOR NEEDY FAMILIES 3,000
    BALTIMORE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS FOUNDATION
    712 CATHERINE ST
    BALTIMORE,MD21201     		N/A PRIVATE EDUCATION IN SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION 500
    BOWDIN COLLEGE
    255 MAIN STREET
    BRUNSWICK,ME04011     		N/A PRIVATE EDUCATION IN SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION 300
    BU SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
    264 BAY STATE ROAD
    BOSTON,MA02215     		N/A PRIVATE EDUCATION IN EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE TO A QUALIFIED STUNDENT IN A SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM 500
    BURKE MOUNTAIN ACADEMY
    P O BOX 78
    E BURKE,VT05832     		N/A PRIVATE EDUCATION IN SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 7,500
    CROW
    3883 SANIBEL CROAD
    SANIBEL ISLAND,FL33957     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY SAVING WILDLIFE THROUGH CARE, EDUCATION, AND COLLABORATION 750
    CARE
    GIFT CENTER P O BOX 1870
    MERRIFIELD,VA221168070     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY FIGHTING GLOBAL POVERTY 1,000
    CHARLIE'S PLACE
    P O BOX 4996
    CORPUS CHRISTI,TX78469     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY ADDICTION TREATMENT 500
    CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF NH
    P O BOX 654
    DOVER,NH038200654     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY MUSEUM TO APPEAL TO CHILDREN 2,000
    CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION
    P O BOX 271
    LAKE CLEAR,NY12945     		N/A CHURCH MINISTRY 3,500
    CITY HARVEST
    575 EIGHTH AVE 4TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10018     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY FEED THE HUNGRY AND HOMELESS 500
    CREATIVE HEALING CONNECTIONS
    PO BOX 545
    SARANAC LAKE,NY12983     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT WOMEN W/CANCER & CHRONIC ILLNESS 1,100
    DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE
    P O BOX 849168
    BOSTON,MA022849168     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY CANCER RESEARCH AND TREATMENT 1,000
    DIRECT RELIEF
    27 SOUTH LA PATERA LANE
    SANTA BARBARA,CA93117     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY SENDS SHIPMENTS OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES WORLDWIDE TO HELP THE VICTIMS OF CIVIL UNREST, NATURAL DISASTERS AND CHRONIC POVERTY. 550
    DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS USA
    BOX 2247
    NEW YORK,NY101162247     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY MEDICINE FRONTIERS 1,200
    ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND
    1875 CONNECTICUT AVE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20009     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY EDF PROTECTS THE EARTH'S RESOURCES USING SMART ECONOMICS, PRACTICAL PARTNERSHIPS & RIGOROUS SCIENCE 500
    FOOTPRINTS FOOD PANTRY
    37 OLD POST ROAD
    KITTERY,ME03904     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY FOOD FOR THE NEEDY 500
    FRACTURED ATLAS INC
    248 W 35TH STREET 10TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10001     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT OF THE ARTS 800
    GARRISON FOREST SCHOOL
    300 GARRISON FOREST ROAD
    OWINGS MILLS,MD21117     		N/A PRIVATE EDUCATION IN SUPPORT OF EDUCATION 1,000
    HERE ART CENTER
    145 SIXTH AVENUE
    NEW YORK,NY10013     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY PROMOTE ARTS 11,500
    HIGH PEAKS HOSPICE
    P O BOX 840
    SARANAC LAKE,NY12983     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY HIGH LEVEL END-OF-LIFE CARE 4,000
    INLAND LAKES EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
    1325 S HAMILTON DRIVE
    BURT LAKE,MI49717     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL WATER ISSUES 7,000
    KREMPLES FOUNDATION
    100 CAMPUS DRIVE
    PORTSMOUTH,NH80301     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY IMPROVING THE LIFES OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH BRAIN INJURY 2,000
    LAKE PLACID CENTER FOR THE ARTS
    17 ALGONQUIN DRIVE
    LAKE PLACID,NY12946     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT THE ARTS 1,000
    LUTHERAN VOLUNTEER CORPS
    1226 VERMONT AVE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC200053615     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY SPIRITUALITY WHILE WORKING FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE 1,500
    MARYLAND ENSEMBLE THEATRE
    31 WEST PATRICK STREET
    FREDERICK,MD21701     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY ARTS IN EDUCATION 1,000
    N STREET VILLAGE INC
    1333 N STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE HOMELESS 7,300
    NATIONAL PATIENT SAFETY FOUNDATION
    268 SUMMER STREET 6TH FLOOR
    BOSTON,MA02210     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY PATIENT AND HEALTH CARE WORKERS SAFETY 1,000
    NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM OF THE ADIRONDACKS
    P O BOX 897
    TUPPER LAKE,NY12986     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT MUSEUM PROJECT 1,000
    NEW YORK PUBLIC RADIO
    P O BOX 1550
    NEW YORK,NY10116     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY BROADCAST, ON-LINE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES 500
    NICOLE CANUSO DANCE COMPANY
    913 FEDERAL STREET
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19147     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY ARTS IN EDUCATION 1,000
    NORTH COUNTRY LIFE FLIGHT
    P O BOX 994
    SARANAC LAKE,NY12983     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY EMERGENCY MEDIVAC SERVICES 750
    NORTH COUNTRY PUBLIC RADIO
    2501 ST LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY
    CANTON,NY136171475     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY BROADCAST, ON-LINE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES 2,200
    NORTHERN ADIRONDACK PLANNED PARENTHOOD
    66 BRINKERHOFF STREET
    PLATTSBURGH,NY12901     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY SAFE MOTHERHOOD AND FAMILY PLANNING CONCERNS 4,000
    NORTHWOOD SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
    P O BOX 1070
    LAKE PLACID,NY12946     		N/A PRIVATE EDUCATION IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION 3,500
    PARTNERS IN HEALTH
    P O BOX 845578
    BOSTON,MA02284     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY MEDICAL CARE FOR THE UNDER PRIVILEGED 1,000
    PENDRAGON THEATRE
    148 RIVER STREET
    SARANAC LAKE,NY12983     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY PROMOTE AND SUPPORT COMMUNITY THEATRE 3,550
    PHILLIPS EXETER ACADEMY
    20 MAIN STREET
    EXETER,NH038332460     		N/A PRIVATE EDUCATION IN SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 2,300
    PIG IRON THEATRE COMPANY
    P O BOX 17275
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19105     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY ARTS IN EDUCATION 1,250
    REGIONAL FOOD BANK OF NORTHEASTERN NY
    965 ALBANY-SHAKER ROAD
    LATHAM,NY121101409     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY FEED THE HUNGRY AND HOMELESS 2,000
    SALISBURY SCHOOL
    251 CANAAN ROAD
    SALISBURY,CT06068     		N/A PRIVATE EDUCATION IN SUPPORT OF EDUCATION 1,500
    SAN-CAP CONSERVATION FOUNDATION
    P O BOX 839
    SANIBEL,FL339570839     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF THE WATER WAY 1,000
    SARANAC LAKE ADULT CENTER
    P O BOX 864
    SARANAC LAKE,NY12983     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT THE NEEDS OF THE AREA SENIOR CITIZENS 500
    SARANAC LAKE CIVIC CENTER INC
    P O BOX 1040
    SARANAC LAKE,NY12983     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY COMMUNITY RECREATIONAL FACILITY 8,500
    SARANAC LAKE FREE LIBRARY
    109 MAIN STREET
    SARANAC LAKE,NY12983     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY 2,250
    SARANAC LAKE ROTARY FOUNDATION
    P O BOX 645
    SARANAC LAKE,NY12983     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY TO PROMOTE LOCAL CROSS COUNTRY SKI ORGANIZATION 1,250
    SARANAC LAKE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY INC
    P O BOX 509
    SARANAC LAKE,NY12983     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY LOCAL FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES 1,800
    SEACOAST SCIENCE CENTER
    570 OCEAN BLVD
    RYE,NH03870     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY OCEAN EDUCATION 500
    SOUTHEAST LAND TRUST OF NH
    12 CENTER STREET 2ND FLOOR
    EXETER,NH03833     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY STEWARDSHIP AND PROTECTION OF LAND 400
    ST JOSEPH'S REHABILITATION CENTER
    P O BOX 470
    SARANAC LAKE,NY12983     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY PROMOTE SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES WITH MINISTRY 1,650
    ST MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
    2304 PERIWINKLE WAY
    SANIBEL,FL33957     		N/A CHURCH MINISTRY 1,000
    ST PAUL'S SCHOOL
    325 PLEASANT STREET
    CONCORD,NH033019966     		N/A PRIVATE EDUCATION IN SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION 300
    TABLE OF PLENTY COMMUNITY KITCHEN
    YORK STREET
    YORK,ME03909     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY PROVIDING FOOD FOR THE HOMELESS AND NEEDY 850
    THE CO-OP SCHOOL
    87 IRVING PLACE
    BROOKLYN,NY11238     		N/A PRIVATE EDUCATION IN SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION 1,000
    THE JOSHUA FUND
    188 NEWMAN ROAD
    LAKE PLACID,NY12946     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY SAVING LIVES OF DOGS IN HIGH KILL SHELTERS 500
    THE MAYHEW PROGRAM
    P O BOX 120
    BRISTOL,NH03222     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY CHALLENGES AND HELPS AT-RISK NEW HAMPSHIRE BOYS TO BELIEVE IN THEMSELVES, WORK WELL WITH OTHERS AND FIND THEIR BEST. 600
    THE SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION
    85 SECOND ST STE 750
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94105     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY MAKE PEOPLE AWARE OF AND FIGHT FOR RESPONSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES 550
    TRI-LAKES HUMANE SOCIETY
    P O BOX 1111
    SARANAC LAKE,NY12983     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT THE LOCAL ANIMAL SHELTER 2,500
    TRUDEAU INSTITUTE
    P O BOX 59
    SARANAC LAKE,NY12983     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY PROMOTE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH 1,200
    TUFTS UNIVERSITY
    274 TREMONT STREET
    BOSTON,MA02111     		N/A PRIVATE EDUCATION IN SUPPORT OF EDUCATION 300
    UPPER SARANAC LAKE FOUNDATION INC
    P O BOX 564
    SARANAC LAKE,NY12983     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY INSURE WATER QUALITY OF UPPER SARANAC LAKE 11,000
    USO
    P O BOX 96860
    WASHINGTON,DC200777677     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT US TROOPS 400
    VARIOUS CHARITIES (250 OR LESS EACH)
    PO BOX 1356
    SARANAC LAKE,NY12983     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY MISCELLANEOUS ORGANIZED CHARITIES 4,675
    WOMEN DELIVER
    584 BROADWAY SUITE 306
    NEW YORK,NY10012     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY PROMOTE SAFE MOTHERHOOD 4,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 141,775
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 12
    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....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ............     		    14 20  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 19,581  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6
    Net rental income or (loss) from personal property .............     		         
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory .............     		    18 79,931  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: aENTERPRISE PRODUCTS PARTNERS L P     41 0  
    bPLAINS ALL AMERICAN PIPELINE, L. P.     41 -494  
    cATLAS RESOURCES     41 -1,968  
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 97,070 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    1397,070
    (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 (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 13
    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 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political
    Yes
    No
    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
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    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
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    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2014
    Name of the organization
    STARITCH FOUNDATION INC
     
    Employer identification number

    14-1827670
    Organization type (check one):
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    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.
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    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 its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
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    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
    Page 2
    Name of organization
    STARITCH FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number

    14-1827670
    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
     
     

    ALEXANDER R VALHOULI  
    PO BOX 1356
     
    SARANAC LAKE, NY129837356

    		$10,061


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

    CAROLYN R DONATELLO  
    PO BOX 1356
     
    SARANAC LAKE, NY129837356

    		$2,716


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    3
     
     

    CHARLES L RITCHIE JR  
    PO BOX 1356
     
    SARANAC LAKE, NY129837356

    		$21,654


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

    DOROTHY N RITCHIE-VALHOULI  
    PO BOX 1356
     
    SARANAC LAKE, NY129837356

    		$19,276


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    5
     
     

    JAMES M RITCHIE  
    PO BOX 1356
     
    SARANAC LAKE, NY129837356

    		$12,100


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    6
     
     

    JAMES R VALHOULI  
    PO BOX 1356
     
    SARANAC LAKE, NY129837356

    		$10,061


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
    Name of organization
    STARITCH FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number

    14-1827670
    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
    7
     
     

    MARY ANNE RITCHIE  
    PO BOX 1356
     
    SARANAC LAKE, NY129837356

    		$10,827


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    8
     
     

    NICOLE G RITCHIE  
    PO BOX 1356
     
    SARANAC LAKE, NY129837356

    		$1,070


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    9
     
     

    ROBERT M HOLUM  
    PO BOX 1356
     
    SARANAC LAKE, NY129837356

    		$24,946


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    10
     
     

    ROBERT W DEVORE  
    PO BOX 1356
     
    SARANAC LAKE, NY129837356

    		$8,341


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    11
     
     

    SOLVEIG A HOLUM  
    PO BOX 1356
     
    SARANAC LAKE, NY129837356

    		$7,761


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    12
     
     

    SALLY B RITCHIE  
    PO BOX 1356
     
    SARANAC LAKE, NY129837356

    		$7,937


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
    Name of organization
    STARITCH FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number

    14-1827670
    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
    13
     
     

    STEPHEN M RITCHIE  
    PO BOX 1356
     
    SARANAC LAKE, NY129837356

    		$3,714


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    STARITCH FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number

    14-1827670
    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
    1
    		 65 SH INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES $ 10,061 2014-12-15
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    2
    		 35 UNITS MAGELLAN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS LP $ 2,716 2014-12-12
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    3
    		 200 SH TELEFLEX $ 21,654 2014-08-22
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    4
    		 170 SH CELGENE CORP $ 19,276 2014-12-15
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    5
    		 2000 SH PROTALEX INC $ 12,100 2014-12-15
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    6
    		 65 SH INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES $ 10,061 2014-12-15
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
    Name of organization
    STARITCH FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number

    14-1827670
    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
    7
    		 100 SH TELEFLEX INC $ 10,827 2014-08-22
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    8
    		 200 SH MFC INDUSTRIAL LTD $ 1,070 2014-12-15
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    9
    		 220 SH CELGENE CORP $ 24,946 2014-12-15
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    10
    		 95 SH EXXON MOBIL CORP $ 8,341 2014-12-12
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    11
    		 100 UNITS MAGELLAN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS LP $ 7,761 2014-12-12
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    12
    		 70 SH CELGENE CORP $ 7,937 2014-12-15
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
    Name of organization
    STARITCH FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number

    14-1827670
    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
    13
    		 80 UTS PLAINS ALL AMERICAN PIPELINE LP $ 3,714 2014-12-15
    (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) (2014)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    STARITCH FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number

    14-1827670
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10)
    that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. 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) (2014)

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    TY 2014 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    STARITCH FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 14-1827670
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING AND TAX PREP 10,282 10,282   0

    TY 2014 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    STARITCH FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 14-1827670
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    700 SH APPLE INC 47,192 77,266
    100 SH INTUITIVE SURGICAL 47,220 52,894
    1000 UTS BAYTEX ENERGY CORP 0 0
    1175 SH SILVER WHEATON CORP 0 0
    14000 SH RITE AID CORP 17,643 105,280
    1500 SH TELEFLEX INC 123,098 172,230
    1800 SH I SHARES SILVER TRUST 34,152 27,108
    870 SH CELGENE CORP 83,654 97,318
    9200 SH MFC INDUSTRIAL LTD 70,674 65,136
    300 SH WILLIAMS COMPANIES 6,202 13,482
    432 SH IBM 76,049 69,310
    35000 SH TIGERLOGIC CORP 97,639 15,050
    5600 SH PROTALEX INC 43,564 26,320
    4000 SH PURECYCLE CORP 11,200 16,000
    600 SH DU PONT EI DE NEMOURS & CO 14,002 44,364
    600 SH SANDRIDGE ENERGY 0 0
    680 SH CERNER CORP 20,542 43,969
    7596 SH KHD HUMBOLDT WEDAG INT'L 0 0
    840 SH AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS INC 72,985 121,153
    1070 SH EXXON MOBIL CORP 88,198 98,922
    1000 SH CISCO SYSTEMS INC 25,076 27,815
    1250 SH CORNING INC 25,950 28,663
    1000 SH FREEPORT-MCMORAN CL B 28,394 23,360
    1000 SH HOLOGIC INC 26,514 26,740
    400 SH QUALCOMM INC 30,451 29,732
    300 SH SCHLUMBERGER LTD 29,491 25,623

    TY 2014 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    STARITCH FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 14-1827670
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    1000 UTS ATLAS RESOURCE PARTNERS AT COST 0 0
    1515 UTS PLAINS ALL AMERICAN PIPELINE, L.P. AT COST 17,371 77,750
    2400 UTS ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS PTRS AT COST 0 86,688
    135 UNITS MAGELLAN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS LP AT COST 10,476 11,159

    TY 2014 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    STARITCH FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 14-1827670
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    WELLS FARGO ADVISORY FEES 6,204 6,204   0


    TY 2014 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    STARITCH FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 14-1827670
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    PLAINS ALL AMERICAN PIPELINE, L. P. -494   -494
    ATLAS RESOURCES -1,968   -1,968


    TY 2014 SubstantialContributorsSch
    Name:
    STARITCH FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 14-1827670
    Name Address
    CHARLES L RITCHIE JR - DECEASED PO BOX 1356
    SARANAC LAKE,NY129837356
    ANNE S RITCHIE HOLUM - DECEASED PO BOX 1356
    SARANAC LAKE,NY129837356
    DOROTHY N RITCHIE-VALHOULI PO BOX 1356
    SARANAC LAKE,NY129837356
    JAMES M RITCHIE PO BOX 1356
    SARANAC LAKE,NY129837356
    MARY ANNE RITCHIE - DECEASED PO BOX 1356
    SARANAC LAKE,NY129837356
    ROBERT M HOLUM PO BOX 1356
    SARANAC LAKE,NY129837356
    SALLY B RITCHIE PO BOX 1356
    SARANAC LAKE,NY129837356
    ROBERT W DEVORE PO BOX 1356
    SARANAC LAKE,NY129837356
    ALEXANDER R VALHOULI PO BOX 1356
    SARANAC LAKE,NY129837356
    JAMES R VALHOULI PO BOX 1356
    SARANAC LAKE,NY129837356
    SOLVEIG A HOLUM PO BOX 1356
    SARANAC LAKE,NY129837356


    TY 2014 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    STARITCH FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 14-1827670
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAXES 709 709   0
    EXCISE TAX 5,566 5,566   0