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
ALBERT E MARKS CHARITABLE TRUST
C/O JUDITH N KASS TRUSTEE

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)112 CENTER STREET NO 3V   Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
BROOKLINE, MA024462322
A Employer identification number

04-2680681
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(617) 232-9165
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$670,972
J 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)..............  
2 Check bullet
Sch. B ...............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 14 14  
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 19,485 19,485  
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 6,718
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 436,612
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 6,718
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........ 26,217 26,217  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 5,000 2,500   2,500
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... 6,050 3,025   3,025
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... 1,645 823   822
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... 5,709 2,943   2,943
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 18,404 9,291   9,290
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 26,700 26,700
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 45,104 9,291   35,990
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -18,887
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 16,926
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2014)
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...............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 40,777 12,292 12,292
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) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use...............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges...........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 148,159 Click to see attachment142,191 126,597
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)........... 534,451 Click to see attachment550,017 532,083
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) 723,387 704,500 670,972
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 723,387 704,500
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)...... 723,387 704,500
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).. 723,387 704,500
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)............... 1 723,387
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 -18,887
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3 0
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 704,500
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. 6 704,500
Form 990-PF (2014)
Form 990-PF (2014)
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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 GENL DYNAMICS CORP-47SH P 2014-02-24 2014-10-09
b GENL DYNAMICS CORP-6SH P 2014-05-13 2014-10-09
c GENL DYNAMICS CORP-1SH P 2014-06-16 2014-10-09
d BAXTER INTERNTL INC-40SH P 2014-05-13 2014-11-05
e BAXTER INTERNTL INC-23SH P 2014-06-16 2014-11-05
CSX CORP-93SH P 2013-11-15 2014-11-05
BAXTER INTERNTL INC-24SH P 2014-08-25 2014-11-05
CSX CORP-124SH P 2014-01-06 2014-11-05
CDK GLOBAL INS-11SH P 2013-11-15 2014-11-05
CDK GLOBAL INS-15SH P 2014-01-06 2014-11-05
CUMMINS INC-49SH P 2014-10-09 2014-11-05
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC-46SH P 2014-06-16 2014-11-05
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC-59SH P 2014-08-25 2014-11-05
QUALCOMM INC-85SH P 2014-08-25 2014-11-05
MCDONALDS CORP-29SH P 2013-11-15 2014-12-04
MCDONALDS CORP-38SH P 2013-11-15 2014-12-04
MCDONALDS CORP-4SH P 2014-01-06 2014-12-04
MCDONALDS CORP-15SH P 2014-11-05 2014-12-04
NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP-21SH P 2013-11-15 2015-01-05
CH ROBINSON WORLDWIDE-95SH P 2014-08-25 2015-01-05
CH ROBINSON WORLDWIDE-19SH P 2014-11-05 2015-01-05
MICROSOFT CORP-145SH P 2014-08-25 2015-01-05
MICROSOFT CORP-26SH P 2014-11-05 2015-01-05
NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP-31SH P 2014-01-06 2015-01-05
NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP-7SH P 2014-11-05 2015-01-05
EMERSON ELEC CO-47SH P 2013-11-15 2015-02-05
EMERSON ELEC CO-56SH P 2014-01-06 2015-02-05
GENUINE PARTS CO-28SH P 2013-11-15 2015-02-05
GENUINE PARTS CO-45SH P 2013-11-15 2015-02-05
GENUINE PARTS CO-3SH P 2014-01-06 2015-02-05
EMERSON ELEC CO-23SH P 2014-11-05 2015-02-05
EMERSON ELEC CO-30SH P 2015-01-05 2015-02-05
GENUINE PARTS CO-6SH P 2014-11-05 2015-02-05
GENUINE PARTS CO-7SH P 2015-01-05 2015-02-05
AUTOMATIC DATA PROC-12SH P 2013-11-15 2015-03-03
DUPONT EI DE NEMOURS-17SH P 2014-02-24 2015-03-03
EXXON MOBIL CORP-2SH P 2013-11-15 2015-03-03
JOHNSON & JOHNSON CO-3SH P 2013-11-15 2015-03-03
LINEAR TECHNOLOGY CORP-23SH P 2013-11-15 2015-03-03
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP-6SH P 2014-02-24 2015-03-03
PAYCHEX INC-22SH P 2013-11-15 2015-03-03
RAYTHEON CO-6SH P 2013-11-15 2015-03-03
WALMART STORES INC-2SH P 2013-11-15 2015-03-03
CH ROBINSON WORLDWIDE-21SH P 2015-02-05 2015-03-03
DOVER CORP-10SH P 2014-11-05 2015-03-03
QUALCOMM INC-2SH P 2014-12-04 2015-03-03
3M COMPANY-5SH P 2014-05-13 2015-03-03
UNITED TECHS CORP-9SH P 2014-06-16 2015-03-03
DUPONT EI DE NEMOURS-71SH P 2014-02-24 2015-04-02
DUPONT EI DE NEMOURS-11SH P 2014-05-13 2015-04-02
DUPONT EI DE NEMOURS-16SH P 2014-11-05 2015-04-02
DUPONT EI DE NEMOURS-2SH P 2014-06-16 2015-04-21
DUPONT EI DE NEMOURS-15SH P 2015-01-05 2015-04-21
BOEING CO-57SH P 2015-03-03 2015-05-31
PAYCHEX INC-1SH P 2013-11-15 2015-06-02
DOVER CORP-9SH P 2014-11-05 2015-06-02
SHEMOURS CO-17SH P 2015-06-02 2015-07-06
DUPONT EI DE NEMOURS-88SH P 2015-06-02 2015-07-06
POWERSHARES ETF TR - 386SH P 2013-11-15 2014-10-09
POWERSHARES ETF TR - 212SH P 2014-01-16 2014-10-09
POWERSHARES ETF TR - 1SH P 2014-05-13 2014-10-09
POWERSHARES NASDAQ-117SH P 2013-11-15 2015-02-05
POWERSHARES NASDAQ-67SH P 2014-01-06 2015-02-05
POWERSHARES NASDAQ-6SH P 2014-05-13 2015-02-05
POWERSHARES EFT DYNAMIC-113SH P 2013-11-15 2015-03-03
POWERSHARES EFT TR-130SH P 2013-11-15 2015-03-03
POWERSHARES EFT DYNAMIC-88SH P 2013-12-11 2015-03-03
POWERSHARES EFT TR-72SH P 2013-11-15 2015-03-03
POWERSHARES DWA EMERG MK-184SH P 2013-11-15 2015-03-03
POWERSHARES EXCHANGE TRAD-86SH P 2013-11-15 2015-03-03
POWERSHARES EXCHANGE TRAD-7SH P 2013-11-15 2015-03-03
PUTNAM CAPTL SPECTRUM-1SH P 2013-11-15 2015-03-03
PUTNAM CAPITAL SPECTRUM-.2220SH P 2013-11-15 2015-03-03
PUTNAM CAPTL SPECTRUM-.2360SH P 2013-11-15 2015-03-03
INVESCO BLD-794SH P 2013-11-15 2015-03-03
INVESCO BLD-.0570SH P 2014-01-06 2015-03-03
EV FLT RATE ADV-.0820SH P 2013-11-15 2015-03-03
EV FLT RATE ADV-3209SH P 2014-01-14 2015-03-03
EV FLT RATE ADV-1SH P 2014-01-14 2015-03-03
EV FLT RATE ADV-2228SH P 2014-01-14 2015-03-03
DREYFUS INTL BOND-940SH P 2013-11-23 2015-03-03
DREYFUS INTL BOND-339SH P 2014-01-14 2015-03-03
DREYFUS INTL BOND-.4130SH P 2014-01-14 2015-03-03
TRANSAM EMERG MKT-1419SH P 2013-11-23 2015-03-03
TRANSAM EMERG MKT-588SH P 2014-01-14 2015-03-03
TRANSAM EMERG MKT-.4850SH P 2014-01-14 2015-03-03
LORD ABB SHORT-1433SH P 2013-11-15 2015-03-03
MAINSTAY HIGHYIELD-3353SH P 2014-01-14 2015-03-03
MAINSTAY HIGHYIELD-.8990SH P 2014-01-14 2015-03-03
POWERSHARES EFT TR-115SH P 2014-05-13 2015-03-03
POWERSHARES GLOBAL GOLD-96SH P 2015-02-05 2015-03-03
POWERSHARES DWA HLTHCARE-88SH P 2014-10-09 2015-03-03
COLUMBIA CONV SEC-.8240SH P 2014-08-25 2015-03-03
COLUMBIA CONV SEC-2085SH P 2014-08-25 2015-03-03
LORD ABB SHRT DUR-.1760SH P 2014-08-25 2015-03-03
POWERSHARES GLOBAL GOLD-601SH P 2015-02-05 2015-04-02
DRYFUS OP FXD-972SH P 2015-03-03 2015-04-02
MAINSTAY UNCONSTRAINED-583SH P 2015-03-03 2015-04-02
JP MORGAN STRATEGIC-.5870SH P 2015-03-03 2015-04-02
JP MORGAN STRATEGIC-1116SH P 2013-11-15 2015-04-21
DRYFUS OP FXD-.4000SH P 2015-03-03 2015-04-21
MAINSTAY UNCONSTRAINED-.5140SH P 2015-03-03 2015-04-21
MAINSTAY UNCONSTRAINED-.2290SH P 2015-03-03 2015-04-21
MAINSTAY UNCNST-.7710SH P 2015-03-03 2015-07-06
BLCKRCK TTL RTN-.3230SH P 2014-04-21 2015-07-06
MAINSTAY MARKETFIELD-.4590SH P 2015-03-03 2015-07-30
JP MORGAN STR INC-.3930SH P 2015-03-03 2015-07-30
PUTNAM CAP SPEC-.7780SH P 2013-11-15 2015-08-03
INVESCO BLD-.6240SH P 2014-01-16 2015-08-03
MFS INTL VALUE-.7410SH P 2015-03-03 2015-08-03
DREYFUS OP FXD-.1170SH P 2015-03-03 2015-08-03
DREYFUS INTL STOCK-.7690SH P 2015-03-03 2015-08-03
LORD ABB SHRT-.9640SH P 2015-04-21 2015-08-03
POWERSHARES EXCHANGE-195SH P 2015-08-20 2015-08-20
COLUMBIA CONVERTIBLE P 2014-12-11 2014-12-11
INVESCO BALANCED RISK P 2014-12-15 2014-12-15
MAINSTAY HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES FUND CL I P 2014-12-17 2014-12-17
MFS INTERNATIONAL VALUE P 2014-12-17 2014-12-17
POWERSHARES EFT TR DYNAMIC PHARM PORTFOLIO P 2014-12-31 2014-12-31
PUTNAM CAPITAL SPECTRUM P 2014-12-10 2014-12-10
(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 5,722   5,136 586
b 730   693 37
c 122   119 3
d 2,835   3,025 -190
e 1,630   1,685 -55
3,215   2,507 708
1,701   1,810 -109
4,287   3,506 781
378   320 58
516   454 62
7,054   6,425 629
2,785   2,694 91
3,573   3,702 -129
6,562   6,509 53
2,772   2,802 -30
3,632   3,697 -65
382   384 -2
1,434   1,421 13
3,010   2,288 722
6,710   6,516 194
1,342   1,355 -13
6,716   6,551 165
1,204   1,236 -32
4,443   3,542 901
1,003   967 36
2,688   3,183 -495
3,203   3,862 -659
2,680   2,300 380
4,308   3,726 582
287   247 40
1,315   1,480 -165
1,716   1,823 -107
574   592 -18
670   743 -73
1,065   805 260
1,327   1,107 220
175   188 -13
307   282 25
1,109   949 160
650   551 99
1,085   945 140
649   509 140
167   158 9
1,574   1,490 84
718   811 -93
143   146 -3
839   714 125
1,094   1,052 42
5,073   4,622 451
786   746 40
1,143   1,112 31
143   136 7
1,072   1,078 -6
8,218   8,893 -675
49   43 6
682   730 -48
272   293 -21
5,254   5,964 -710
7,689   8,202 -513
4,223   4,669 -446
20   22 -2
7,938   7,574 364
4,546   4,538 8
407   371 36
4,314   3,744 570
3,488   3,221 267
4,803   3,142 1,661
5,465   3,688 1,777
3,362   3,426 -64
3,101   3,299 -198
252   270 -18
39   35 4
9   8 1
9   8 1
9,441   10,203 -762
1   1 0
1   1 0
35,074   36,005 -931
11   11 0
24,352   24,998 -646
15,322   15,501 -179
5,526   5,587 -61
7   7 0
14,559   15,127 -568
5,725   5,853 -128
5   5 0
6,391   6,549 -158
38,526   41,581 -3,055
10   11 -1
4,253   3,788 465
1,687   1,837 -150
5,153   4,276 877
16   16 0
40,845   41,492 -647
1   1 0
9,652   11,503 -1,851
12,762   12,792 -30
5,364   5,375 -11
7   7 0
13,202   13,280 -78
5   5 0
5   5 0
2   2 0
7   7 0
4   4 0
7   8 -1
5   5 0
30   27 3
7   7 0
28   27 1
1   2 -1
12   12 0
4   4 0
10,599   7,131 3,468
630     630
1,135     1,135
1,011     1,011
276     276
350     350
143     143
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       586
b       37
c       3
d       -190
e       -55
      708
      -109
      781
      58
      62
      629
      91
      -129
      53
      -30
      -65
      -2
      13
      722
      194
      -13
      165
      -32
      901
      36
      -495
      -659
      380
      582
      40
      -165
      -107
      -18
      -73
      260
      220
      -13
      25
      160
      99
      140
      140
      9
      84
      -93
      -3
      125
      42
      451
      40
      31
      7
      -6
      -675
      6
      -48
      -21
      -710
      -513
      -446
      -2
      364
      8
      36
      570
      267
      1,661
      1,777
      -64
      -198
      -18
      4
      1
      1
      -762
      0
      0
      -931
      0
      -646
      -179
      -61
      0
      -568
      -128
      0
      -158
      -3,055
      -1
      465
      -150
      877
      0
      -647
      0
      -1,851
      -30
      -11
      0
      -78
      0
      0
      0
      0
      0
      -1
      0
      3
      0
      1
      -1
      0
      0
      3,468
      630
      1,135
      1,011
      276
      350
      143
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 6,718
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 35,418 680,081 0.052079
2012 27,878 704,425 0.039576
2011 25,834 667,591 0.038697
2010 25,942 658,245 0.039411
2009 20,283 609,882 0.033257
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.203020
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 0.040604
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2014 from Part X, line 5..... 4 717,898
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 29,150
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 169
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 29,319
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 35,990
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 1 169
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........................... 3 169
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- ..... 5 169
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2014 estimated tax payments and 2013 overpayment credited to 2014 6a 1,020
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source....... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 1,020
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 851
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet851 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
    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)
    bulletMA
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2014 or the taxable year beginning in 2014 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 5
    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. ...............................
    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 addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletJUDITH N KASS TRUSTEE Telephone no.bullet (617) 232-9165
    Located atbullet112 CENTER STREET APT 3VBROOKLINEMA ZIP+4bullet024462322
    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  
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 6
    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
     
     
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 7
    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
    JUDITH N KASS TRUSTEE
    16.00
    0 0 0
    112 CENTER STREET APT 3V
    BROOKLINE,MA02446
    DANIEL KASS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE
    0.50
    0 0 0
    24 ORIENT WAY UNIT 30A
    SALEM,MA01970
    LIA KASS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE
    0.50
    0 0 0
    12 BIG BEAR LANE
    VICTOR,ID83455
    TAMAR MILLER TRUSTEE & MANAGER
    6.00
    5,000 0 0
    41 WINSLOW STREET
    CAMBRIDGE,MA02138
    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 NONE - GRANT MAKING ORGANIZATION 0
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 8
    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 NONE - GRANT MAKING ORGANIZATION 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
    690,941
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    37,889
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    728,830
    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
    728,830
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    10,932
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    717,898
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    35,895
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    35,895
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2014 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    169
    b
    Income tax for 2014. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    169
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    35,726
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    35,726
    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
    35,726
    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
    35,990
    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
    35,990
    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
    169
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    35,821
    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 35,726
    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.......  
    b From 2010.......  
    c From 2011.......  
    d From 2012.......  
    e From 2013....... 64
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 64
    4Qualifying distributions for 2014 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 35,990
    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..... 35,726
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 264
    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 5 328
    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) ...
    0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2015.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
    328
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2010....  
    b Excess from 2011....  
    c Excess from 2012....  
    d Excess from 2013.... 64
    e Excess from 2014.... 264
    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).)
    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 address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    JUDITH N KASS TRUSTEE
    118 YORK TERRACE
    BROOKLINE,MA02446
    (617) 232-9165
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    BY LETTER - SHOULD INCLUDE PROJECT BUDGET AND VERIFICATION OF TAX EXEMPT STATUS.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    NONE
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS TO TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS WHICH SUPPORT VARIOUS ACTIVITIES IN ISRAEL AND JEWISH EDUCATION AND RESCUE WORLDWIDE.
    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
    ALLMEP - CO AVI MEYERSTEIN
    10701 PARKRIDGE BLVD
    RESTON,VA20191
    NONE 501(C)(3) PEACE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE 20,000
    ARAVA INSTITUTE
    896 BEACON STREET
    BROOKLINE,MA02215
    NONE 501(C)(3) FUND EDUCATION OF NEW ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERS TOWARDS BUILDING A MORE SUBSTAINABLE AND PLURALISTIC FUTURE IN MIDDLE EAST 500
    FRIENDS OF HARVARD HILLEL
    52 MT AUBURN ST
    CAMBRIDGE,MA02138
    NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT OF JEWISH EDUCATION AND RENEWAL 500
    BEND THE ARC
    330 SEVENTH AVENUE
    NEW YORK,NY10001
    NONE 501(C)(3) CREATE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND PROMOTE SOCIAL JUSTICE 100
    THE FORWARD
    125 MAIDEN LANE 8TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10038
    NONE 501(C)(3) ENABLE DELIVERY OF EVOCATIVE, INTELLIGENT JOURNALISM 500
    HILLEL AT BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY
    MS 205 415 SOUTH STREET
    WALTHAM,MA02454
    NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT OF JEWISH EDUCATION AND RENEWAL 500
    JCC CAMP MACABIAJEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER BOSTON
    333 NAHANTON STREET
    NEWTON,MA02459
    NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT OF JEWISH EDUCATION AND RENEWAL 1,000
    JEWISH FEDERATION OF NORTH AMERICA
    25 BROADWAY 17TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10004
    NONE 501(C)(3) THROUGH TZOFEN PROVIDE HIGH TECH TRAINING IN THE ARAB SECTOR 500
    JOIN FOR JUSTICE
    359 BOYLSTON STREET 4TH FLOOR
    BOSTON,MA02116
    NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT OF JEWISH EDUCATION AND RENEWAL 500
    MAAYAN
    PO BOX 254
    NEWTON,MA02464
    NONE 501(C)(3) PROMOTE JEWISH LEARNING 1,500
    THE NEW ISRAEL FUND
    330 SEVENTH AVENUE 11TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10001
    NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT FOR ARAB AND JEWISH SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN ISRAEL 100
    YOUTH BUILD ISRAEL
    58 DAY STREET
    SOMERVILLE,MA02144
    NONE 501(C)(3) PEACE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE 1,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 26,700
    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 14  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 19,485  
    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 .............
        14 6,718  
    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).. 0 26,217 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    1326,217
    (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
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    (see instr.)?
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    TY 2014 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    ALBERT E MARKS CHARITABLE TRUST
    C/O JUDITH N KASS TRUSTEE
    EIN: 04-2680681
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 6,050 3,025   3,025

    TY 2014 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    ALBERT E MARKS CHARITABLE TRUST
    C/O JUDITH N KASS TRUSTEE
    EIN: 04-2680681
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    80/107 SHARES AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING 7,932 8,273
    95/140 SHARES C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC. NEW 9,755 9,440
    65 SHARES CUMMINS INC 9,389 7,914
    122 SHARES DOVER CORP 9,417 7,558
    68/106 SHARES EXXON MOBIL CORP COM 10,081 7,976
    65/90 SHARES JOHNSON AND JOHNSON COM 8,700 8,458
    148/195 SHARES LINEAR TECHNOLOGY CORP 8,520 7,855
    63/96 SHARES NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP 9,260 7,479
    159/184 SHARES PAYCHEX INC 8,234 8,217
    80/111 SHARES PROCTER & GAMBLE CO 9,474 7,844
    65/134 SHARES QUAL COMM INC 9,738 7,582
    69/88 SHARES RAYTHEON CO DELAWARE NEW 8,126 9,025
    73 SHARES UNION PACIFIC CORP 7,362 6,259
    60 SHARES UNITED TECHNOLOGY CORP COM 8,559 7,054
    88/77 SHARES WAL-MART STORES INC 9,376 7,703
    45 SHARES 3M COMPANY 8,268 7,960

    TY 2014 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    ALBERT E MARKS CHARITABLE TRUST
    C/O JUDITH N KASS TRUSTEE
    EIN: 04-2680681
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    11367 SHARES BLACKROCK TOTAL RETURN INSTITUTIONAL AT COST 135,972 132,994
    3242 SHARES DREYFUS OPPORTUNISTIC FIXED INCOME FUND CL I AT COST 42,665 40,233
    1035.187/1323 SHARES DREYFUS INTERNATIONAL STOCK FUND AT COST 20,673 18,813
    212/632 SHARES EGGSHARES EMERGING MARKET AT COST 9,953 7,856
    129/141 SHARES EMERGING GLOBAL SHARES AT COST 3,796 3,202
    1723.681/929 SHARES INVESTCO BALANCED RISK ALLOCATION FD CL Y AT COST 11,928 10,451
    4606.639/3598 SHARES JP MORGAN STRATEGIC AT COST 42,841 41,341
    24284.687/25728 SHARES LORD ABBETT SHORT DURATION INCOME FD CL F AT COST 116,969 112,946
    3353.899/227 SHARES MAINSTAY HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES FUND CL I AT COST 4,060 3,489
    207.088/5431 SHARES MAINSTAY MARKETFIELD FUND CL I AT COST 50,074 47,738
    702.206/849 SHARES MFS INTERNATIONAL VALUE FUND CL I AT COST 30,201 30,250
    182 SHARES POWERSHARES DWA HEALTHCARE MOMENTUM ISIN AT COST 8,844 11,000
    391/278 SHARES POWERSHARES EFT DYNAMIC LEISURE & ENTMT PORT AT COST 9,269 9,863
    526/396 SHARES POWERSHARES EFT TR DYNAMIC MEDIA PORT AT COST 10,062 9,595
    212/140 SHARES POWERSHARES EFT TR DYNAMIC PHARM PORT AT COST 7,329 10,494
    394 SHARES POWERSHARES EFT TR DYNAMIC SEMICONDUCTORS PORT AT COST 10,532 9,484
    402/287 SHARES POWERSHARES EFT TR AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE AT COST 9,402 9,772
    291 SHARES POWERSHARES EFT TR TST II S&P INTL DEVELOPED LOW VOLATILITY AT COST 9,228 8,404
    95.236/93 SHARES PUTNAM CAPITAL SPECTRUM AT COST 3,256 3,347
    313 SHARES VANGUARD EQUITY INDEX FDS FTSE EMERGING MARKETS EFT AT COST 12,963 10,811

    TY 2014 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    ALBERT E MARKS CHARITABLE TRUST
    C/O JUDITH N KASS TRUSTEE
    EIN: 04-2680681
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT FEES 5,362 2,770   2,769
    FILING FEES 200 100   100
    OFFICE EXPENSE 147 73   74


    TY 2014 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    ALBERT E MARKS CHARITABLE TRUST
    C/O JUDITH N KASS TRUSTEE
    EIN: 04-2680681
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    2014 TAX PAYMENTS 1,645 823   822