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.
bulletInformation about Form 990-PF and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990pf.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2015
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
Name of foundation
THE RUTH J JONES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)C/O ROBERT B GREGORY
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
DAMARISCOTTA, ME04543
A Employer identification number

30-0097675
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(207) 563-8104
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. bullet
2. bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$4,169,297J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
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) 3,435
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 106 106  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 91,581 91,581  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 10,536
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 475,050
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 10,536
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........ 105,658 102,223  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 28,828      
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 1,750      
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 33,256 33,256    
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 5,752 1,424    
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 0      
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 69,586 34,680   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 238,617 238,617
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 308,203 34,680   238,617
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -202,545
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 67,543
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)
Form 990-PF (2015)
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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......... 118,669 110,822 110,822
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)....... 2,976,921 Click to see attachment2,762,312 3,119,994
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 487,207 Click to see attachment452,438 438,481
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet395,083
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet   427,875 Click to see attachment395,083 500,000
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 4,010,672 3,720,655 4,169,297
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........   0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted..................    
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 4,010,672 3,720,655
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 4,010,672 3,720,655
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 4,010,672 3,720,655
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
4,010,672
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-202,545
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
3,808,127
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
87,472
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
3,720,655
Form 990-PF (2015)
Form 990-PF (2015)
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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 500 NUANCE COMMUNICATIONS P 2014-03-27 2015-03-13
b 202.748 RS INV TR EMERGING P 2014-12-22 2015-05-27
c 200 SPROUTS FARMERS MKTS P 2015-03-13 2015-08-28
d 300 SPROUTS FARMERS MKTS P 2015-03-13 2015-11-04
e .568 ATT D 2012-12-23 2015-07-28
7 ATT D 2012-12-23 2015-09-15
300 BAR HARBOR BANKSHARES D 2012-12-23 2015-11-04
50,000 BARCLAYS BK D 2012-12-23 2015-03-10
750 BAXALTA D 2012-12-23 2015-08-28
750 BAXTER INTL D 2012-12-23 2015-09-15
400 CREE P 2013-11-11 2015-11-04
4 DIRECT TV D 2012-12-23 2015-07-27
1000 FIRST TR MLP & ENERGY P 2013-05-09 2015-11-04
.205 GOOGLE P 2011-01-04 2015-05-04
300 HERSHEY D 2012-12-23 2015-05-27
200 HERSHEY D 2012-12-23 2015-09-15
1643.655 LOOMIS SAYLES STRATEGIC P 2014-03-27 2015-11-04
500 REGIONS FINANCIAL D 2012-12-23 2015-09-15
1002.53 RS INVT TR D 2012-12-23 2015-05-27
1065.644 RS INVT TR P 2013-05-09 2015-05-24
362.391 RS INVT TR P 2013-06-03 2015-05-27
.871 RS INVT TR P 2013-12-23 2015-05-27
1.242 RS INVT TR P 2013-12-23 2015-05-27
250 WHOLE FOODS D 2012-12-23 2015-03-13
CAPITAL GAIN DISTRIBUTIONS P 2012-07-01 2015-12-31
64 CARBO CERAMICS P 2014-10-02 2015-02-05
56 CARBO CERAMICS P 2014-10-02 2015-02-10
10 CATERPILLAR P 2014-08-19 2015-03-27
17 DISCOVER FINANCIAL P 2015-04-27 2015-05-04
46 MARSH & MCLENNAN P 2014-07-28 2015-06-25
.656 MEDTRONIC P 2015-01-27 2015-01-28
47 MURPHY USA P 2014-07-31 2015-04-29
33 MURPHY USA P 2014-07-31 2015-05-18
65 TIDEWATER P 2015-01-15 2015-12-17
45 TIDEWATER P 2015-06-08 2015-12-17
7 TUPPERWARE P 2014-03-14 2015-01-26
38 ADT P 2013-12-31 2015-11-20
10 AGCO P 2013-02-27 2015-05-18
34 AGCO P 2013-02-27 2015-07-02
20 AGCO P 2013-02-27 2015-12-04
15 ANHEUSER BUSH INBEV P 2013-02-27 2015-02-19
60 BANK NY MELLON P 2013-09-06 2015-01-21
21 BANK NY MELLON P 2013-11-21 2015-01-21
48 BROADRIDGE FINANCIAL P 2013-02-27 2015-02-05
13 BROADRIDGE FINANCIAL P 2013-02-27 2015-04-29
31 BROADRIDGE FINANCIAL P 2013-02-27 2015-09-18
40 CATERPILLAR P 2013-02-27 2015-03-27
7 CATERPILLAR P 2013-06-06 2015-03-27
15 CENTENE P 2013-02-27 2015-01-15
48 CENTENE P 2013-02-27 2015-03-24
33 CENTENE P 2013-02-27 2015-07-02
26 CHICAGO BRIDGE & IRON P 2013-03-07 2015-04-10
39 CHICAGO BRIDGE & IRON P 2013-03-07 2015-05-18
43 CLEAN HARBORS P 2013-07-29 2015-02-27
5 CLEAN HARBORS P 2013-08-07 2015-02-27
36 COVIDIAN P 2013-03-06 2015-01-27
13 COVIDIAN P 2013-03-07 2015-01-27
13 COVIDIAN P 2013-04-05 2015-01-27
14 COVIDIAN P 2013-06-06 2015-01-27
26 CVS HEALTH P 2013-02-27 2015-02-05
10 FIDELITY NATIONAL P 2013-02-27 2015-10-08
9 HANESBRANDS P 2013-04-02 2015-01-15
80 HANESBRANDS P 2013-04-02 2015-03-24
59 HANESBRANDS P 2013-05-30 2015-03-24
32 HANESBRANDS P 2013-05-30 2015-07-02
80 HANESBRANDS P 2013-05-30 2015-11-20
144 HONG KONG EXCHANGES P 2013-06-13 2015-04-20
85 HONG KONG EXCHANGES P 2013-06-13 2015-10-02
8 IDEX P 2013-02-27 2015-11-20
65 IMPERIAL OIL P 2013-02-27 2015-11-09
.9 ITAU UNIBANCO P 2013-02-27 2015-07-21
123 ITC HOLDINGS P 2013-02-27 2015-10-28
24 ITC HOLDINGS P 2013-06-06 2015-10-28
29 LOWES P 2013-02-27 2015-08-28
62 MCCORMICK & CO P 2013-02-27 2015-08-03
14 MCCORMICK & CO P 2013-06-06 2015-08-03
65 MEADWESTVARGO P 2013-02-27 2015-02-13
73 MEADWESTVARGO P 2013-02-27 2015-02-19
53 MICROSOFT P 2013-02-27 2015-05-20
148 NEWFIELD EXPLORATION P 2013-02-27 2015-02-05
6 NEWFIELD EXPLORATION P 2013-02-27 2015-09-18
36 NEWFIELD EXPLORATION P 2013-03-13 2015-09-18
54 NOVO NORDISK P 2013-06-13 2015-11-23
61 PHILIP MORRIS INTL P 2013-02-27 2015-04-24
13 PHILIP MORRIS INTL P 2013-06-06 2015-04-24
18 PHILIP MORRIS INTL P 2013-09-30 2015-04-24
18 PHILLIPS 66 P 2013-02-27 2015-08-17
20 POLARIS P 2013-02-27 2015-08-04
60 QUALCOMM P 2013-02-27 2015-05-21
31 QUALCOMM P 2013-08-27 2015-05-21
404 SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC P 2013-02-27 2015-10-02
76 SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC P 2013-06-06 2015-10-02
16 SHIRE PLC P 2014-10-17 2015-10-20
64 SWATCH GROUP P 2013-02-27 2015-02-03
88 SWATCH GROUP P 2013-06-06 2015-02-03
134 SYSMEX P 2013-02-27 2015-07-08
78 TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR P 2013-02-27 2015-01-27
15 THOR INDUSTRIES P 2013-02-27 2015-09-18
47 TIDEWATER P 2013-05-30 2015-09-04
54 TIDEWATER P 2013-06-06 2015-09-04
16 TIDEWATER P 2013-06-06 2015-12-17
59 TIDEWATER P 2013-07-10 2015-12-17
38 TIDEWATER P 2013-10-01 2015-12-17
61 TIDEWATER P 2014-02-24 2015-12-17
26 TIDEWATER P 2014-07-22 2015-12-17
26 TIDEWATER P 2014-09-09 2015-12-17
18 TIME WARNER CABLE P 2013-02-27 2015-08-18
22 TIME WARNER CABLE P 2013-02-27 2015-09-10
10 TIME WARNER CABLE P 2013-06-06 2015-09-10
66 TRINITY INDUSTRIES P 2013-05-30 2015-01-15
71 TRINITY INDUSTRIES P 2013-06-06 2015-01-15
27 TRINITY INDUSTRIES P 2013-06-06 2015-02-19
52 TRINITY INDUSTRIES P 2013-07-10 2015-02-19
25 TUPPERWARE P 2013-05-16 2015-01-26
7 TUPPERWARE P 2013-06-06 2015-01-26
13 TUPPERWARE P 2013-08-22 2015-01-26
9 UNITED HEALTH P 2013-09-06 2015-08-14
28 VF CORP P 2013-02-27 2015-02-19
20 WESTERN UNION P 2013-02-27 2015-02-19
132 WESTERN UNION P 2013-02-27 2015-04-29
60 WESTERN UNION P 2013-02-27 2015-06-08
.24 WESTROCK P 2013-02-27 2015-07-02
28 WESTROCK P 2013-02-27 2015-08-04
65 XINYI GLASS HOLDINGS P 2013-02-27 2015-03-13
35 XINYI GLASS HOLDINGS P 2013-06-06 2015-03-13
CAPITAL GAIN DISTRIBUTIONS P 2012-07-01 2015-12-31
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 6,895 0 8,510 -1,615
b 3,785 0 3,450 335
c 4,072 0 6,938 -2,866
d 6,234 0 10,407 -4,173
e 15 0 19 -4
230 0 181 49
10,180 0 6,709 3,471
50,000 0 50,001 -1
26,065 0 22,570 3,495
27,241 0 27,804 -563
10,643 0 22,924 -12,281
316 0 202 114
16,620 0 19,752 -3,132
110 0 62 48
28,031 0 22,023 6,008
18,170 0 14,682 3,488
25,000 0 27,326 -2,326
4,881 0 3,550 1,331
18,717 0 23,379 -4,662
19,896 0 25,000 -5,104
6,766 0 7,001 -235
16 0 17 -1
24 0 23 1
13,610 0 22,701 -9,091
7,590 0 0 7,590
2,216 0 3,671 -1,455
2,085 0 3,212 -1,127
794 0 1,075 -281
1,008 0 999 9
2,681 0 2,353 328
49 0 50 -1
3,121 0 2,323 798
1,978 0 1,630 348
376 0 1,963 -1,587
283 0 1,156 -873
428 0 571 -143
1,297 0 1,537 -240
510 0 511 -1
1,877 0 1,736 141
1,026 0 1,021 5
1,842 0 1,403 439
2,246 0 1,832 414
786 0 707 79
2,433 0 1,100 1,333
706 0 298 408
1,681 0 710 971
3,177 0 3,689 -512
556 0 587 -31
1,605 0 678 927
3,366 0 1,084 2,282
2,452 0 745 1,707
1,288 0 1,452 -164
2,303 0 2,178 125
2,384 0 2,437 -53
277 0 265 12
3,915 0 2,149 1,766
1,414 0 766 648
1,414 0 796 618
1,523 0 823 700
2,611 0 1,330 1,281
712 0 378 334
964 0 415 549
2,725 0 922 1,803
2,009 0 741 1,268
1,087 0 402 685
2,502 0 1,005 1,497
5,027 0 2,357 2,670
2,020 0 1,391 629
626 0 407 219
2,099 0 2,711 -612
8 0 12 -4
3,980 0 3,440 540
777 0 703 74
1,976 0 1,093 883
5,084 0 4,179 905
1,148 0 972 176
3,483 0 2,318 1,165
3,982 0 2,603 1,379
2,532 0 1,483 1,049
4,576 0 3,456 1,120
202 0 140 62
1,211 0 858 353
2,879 0 1,804 1,075
5,049 0 5,582 -533
1,076 0 1,176 -100
1,490 0 1,563 -73
1,494 0 1,133 361
2,662 0 1,738 924
4,212 0 3,961 251
2,176 0 2,045 131
4,430 0 6,032 -1,602
833 0 1,142 -309
3,352 0 2,879 473
1,297 0 1,795 -498
1,783 0 2,570 -787
3,913 0 1,749 2,164
1,887 0 1,424 463
813 0 569 244
751 0 2,639 -1,888
863 0 3,031 -2,168
93 0 898 -805
341 0 3,463 -3,122
220 0 2,239 -2,019
353 0 2,955 -2,602
150 0 1,310 -1,160
324 0 2,483 -2,159
3,443 0 1,587 1,856
4,116 0 1,940 2,176
1,871 0 943 928
1,646 0 1,370 276
1,770 0 1,382 388
873 0 526 347
1,681 0 932 749
1,528 0 2,078 -550
428 0 569 -141
794 0 1,079 -285
1,088 0 668 420
2,091 0 1,126 965
385 0 285 100
2,701 0 1,878 823
1,297 0 854 443
15 0 11 4
1,756 0 1,280 476
760 0 868 -108
409 0 586 -177
10,094 0 0 10,094
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 0 0 0 -1,615
b 0 0 0 335
c 0 0 0 -2,866
d 0 0 0 -4,173
e 0 0 0 -4
0 0 0 49
0 0 0 3,471
0 0 0 -1
0 0 0 3,495
0 0 0 -563
0 0 0 -12,281
0 0 0 114
0 0 0 -3,132
0 0 0 48
0 0 0 6,008
0 0 0 3,488
0 0 0 -2,326
0 0 0 1,331
0 0 0 -4,662
0 0 0 -5,104
0 0 0 -235
0 0 0 -1
0 0 0 1
0 0 0 -9,091
0 0 0 7,590
0 0 0 -1,455
0 0 0 -1,127
0 0 0 -281
0 0 0 9
0 0 0 328
0 0 0 -1
0 0 0 798
0 0 0 348
0 0 0 -1,587
0 0 0 -873
0 0 0 -143
0 0 0 -240
0 0 0 -1
0 0 0 141
0 0 0 5
0 0 0 439
0 0 0 414
0 0 0 79
0 0 0 1,333
0 0 0 408
0 0 0 971
0 0 0 -512
0 0 0 -31
0 0 0 927
0 0 0 2,282
0 0 0 1,707
0 0 0 -164
0 0 0 125
0 0 0 -53
0 0 0 12
0 0 0 1,766
0 0 0 648
0 0 0 618
0 0 0 700
0 0 0 1,281
0 0 0 334
0 0 0 549
0 0 0 1,803
0 0 0 1,268
0 0 0 685
0 0 0 1,497
0 0 0 2,670
0 0 0 629
0 0 0 219
0 0 0 -612
0 0 0 -4
0 0 0 540
0 0 0 74
0 0 0 883
0 0 0 905
0 0 0 176
0 0 0 1,165
0 0 0 1,379
0 0 0 1,049
0 0 0 1,120
0 0 0 62
0 0 0 353
0 0 0 1,075
0 0 0 -533
0 0 0 -100
0 0 0 -73
0 0 0 361
0 0 0 924
0 0 0 251
0 0 0 131
0 0 0 -1,602
0 0 0 -309
0 0 0 473
0 0 0 -498
0 0 0 -787
0 0 0 2,164
0 0 0 463
0 0 0 244
0 0 0 -1,888
0 0 0 -2,168
0 0 0 -805
0 0 0 -3,122
0 0 0 -2,019
0 0 0 -2,602
0 0 0 -1,160
0 0 0 -2,159
0 0 0 1,856
0 0 0 2,176
0 0 0 928
0 0 0 276
0 0 0 388
0 0 0 347
0 0 0 749
0 0 0 -550
0 0 0 -141
0 0 0 -285
0 0 0 420
0 0 0 965
0 0 0 100
0 0 0 823
0 0 0 443
0 0 0 4
0 0 0 476
0 0 0 -108
0 0 0 -177
0 0 0 10,094
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 10,536
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 -12,303
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))
2014 164,310 4,513,060 0.036408
2013 981 3,737,812 0.000262
2012   174,617 0.000000
2011 14,024 169,515 0.082730
2010 15,050 170,808 0.088111
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.207511
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
0.041502
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
4,378,833
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
181,730
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
675
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
182,405
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
238,617
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 Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 675
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........................... 3 675
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 675
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 3,844
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.............. Part VI Line 7 - Original Return Overpayment: -3844 7 3,844
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 3,169
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet3,169 RefundedBullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
No
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)
    bulletME
    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 2015 or the taxable year beginning in 2015 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 5
    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    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 ofbulletROBERT B GREGORY Telephone no.bullet (207) 563-8104

    Located atbulletPO BOX 760DAMARISCOTTAME ZIP+4bullet04543
    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 2015, 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  
    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 2015?.............
    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 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............
    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 2015 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 2015.)..................
    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 2015?
    4b
     
    No
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 6
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)
    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 (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    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
    ROBERT B GREGORY TRUSTEE
    3.00     		28,828 0 0
    PO BOX 760
    DAMARISCOTTA,ME04543
    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  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 8
    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    3,841,950
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    103,566
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    500,000
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    4,445,516
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
     
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    4,445,516
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    66,683
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    4,378,833
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    218,942
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    218,942
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    675
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    675
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    218,267
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    218,267
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    218,267
    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
    238,617
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
     
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    238,617
    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
    675
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    237,942
    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 (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2014     		(c)
    2014     		(d)
    2015
    1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Part XI, line 7 218,267
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 220,656
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010......  
    b From 2011......  
    c From 2012......  
    d From 2013......  
    e From 2014......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........  
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 238,617
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a 220,656
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		 
    d Applied to 2015 distributable amount..... 17,961
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015.    
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5  
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		 
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		200,306
    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) .......     		 
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		 
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		 
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011....  
    b Excess from 2012....  
    c Excess from 2013....  
    d Excess from 2014....  
    e Excess from 2015....  
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    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 2015, 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) 2015 (b) 2014 (c) 2013 (d) 2012
             
    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).)
    RUTH J JONES
    ESTATE OF RUTH J JONES
    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 (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    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
    CHOP POINT SCHOOL
    425 CHOP POINT ROAD
    WOOLWICH,ME04579     		  PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 31,212
    STEPPING STONE HOUSING
    PO BOX 21
    DAMARISCOTTA,ME04543     		  PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 27,000
    ELDERCARE NETWORK OF LINCOLN COUNTY
    6 HODGDON STREET
    DAMARISCOTTA,ME04543     		  PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 20,000
    RIVER ARTS
    PO BOX 1316
    DAMARISCOTTA,ME04543     		  PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 5,000
    INTERVARSITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
    6500 PAPERMILL DRIVE
    KNOXVILLE,TN37919     		  PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 7,265
    JOSEPH & ALICE MCKEEN STUDY CENTER
    65 HARPSWELL ROAD
    BRUNSWICK,ME04011     		  PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 17,961
    FIRST THINGS
    35 EAST 21ST STREET 6TH FL
    NEW YORK,NY10010     		  PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    CARENET
    44180 RIVERSIDE PARKWAY
    LEESBURG,VA20176     		  PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 2,000
    THE NAVIGATORS
    PO BO X6000
    COLORADO SPRINGS,CO80934     		  PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 2,000
    EASTER SEALS MAINE
    125 PRESUMPSCOT STREET
    PORTLAND,ME04103     		  PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 500
    LAKEVIEW ORTHODOX CHURCH
    188 ROCKLAND STREET
    ROCKPORT,ME04856     		  PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 179
    THE GOSPEL COALITION
    PO BOX 583542
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55458     		  PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 1,500
    SIM USA
    14830 CHOATE CIRCLE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28273     		  PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 3,500
    PIONEER BAPTIST CHURCH
    260 SPARROW LANE
    HARRODSBURG,KY40330     		  PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 500
    BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH
    143 BEECHNUT HILL ROAD
    WISCASSET,ME04578     		  PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 30,000
    THE ROCK MINISTRIES
    3401 45TH AVE SOUTH
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55406     		  PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 10,000
    THE MICAH FUND
    2112 BROADWAY ST NE SUITE 100
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55413     		  PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 5,000
    THE LYDIA FUND
    PO BOX 156
    CIRCLE PINES,MN55014     		  PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 5,000
    CAMP BEREA
    68 BEREA ROAD
    HEBRON,NH03241     		  PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 35,000
    FAMILY LIFE FELLOWSHIP
    PO BOX 716
    MOBERLY,MO65270     		  PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 4,000
    ABBA FUND
    PO BOX 868049
    PLANO,TX75086     		  PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 10,000
    BETHLEHEM COLLEGE & SEMINARY
    720 13TH AVE S
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55415     		  PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 20,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 238,617
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    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 ...........     		    14 106  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 91,581  
    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 10,536  
    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)..   102,223  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13102,223
    (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 (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    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 organizations?
    Yes
    No
    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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    Part VI Line 7 -Original Return Overpayment: -3,844


    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description

    TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE RUTH J JONES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    30-0097675
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    BRUCE A BACHELDER CPA ACCOUNTING 1,750      

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    THE RUTH J JONES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    30-0097675
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    LOOMIS SAYLES STRATEGIC INCOME 85,758 71,338
    CIT BK SALT LAKE CITY 1.65% 100,104 100,148
    DISCOVER BK GREENWOOD DEL 1.25% 50,008 50,154
    GE MONEY BK DRAPER UT 3.0% 76,566 77,018
    GE CAP FINL RETAIN CE 2.15% 50,306 50,673
    GE CAP FINL 35,118 35,071
    AGIC EQUITY AND CONVERTIBLE 41,975 44,900
    FUCHS PETROBLUS SE 4,598 4,430
    ITAU NUNBANCO BANCO HOLDING SA 8,005 4,749

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    THE RUTH J JONES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    30-0097675
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    APPLE 102,991 147,364
    BAR HARBOR BANKSHARES 53,672 82,608
    BIOGEN 16,031 15,318
    BLACKROCK ENHANCED EQUITY DIVIDEND 53,088 60,857
    CHEVRON 94,110 77,366
    COCA COLA 45,706 53,270
    COLGATE PALMOLIVE 60,683 86,606
    COMCAST 26,059 28,215
    CVS HEALTH 15,224 30,602
    DUFF & PHELPS GLOBAL UTILITY 66,549 58,920
    DUKE ENERGY 25,994 28,556
    EATON VANCE TAX MANAGED OPPS FUND 17,319 30,600
    FACEBOOK 27,414 31,398
    FIRST BANCORP 81,275 102,350
    GILIAD SCIENCES 12,329 80,952
    GOOGLE A 53,600 58,351
    GOOGLE C 22,225 56,916
    GROWTH FUND AMERICA 39,800 48,268
    ISHARES RUSSELL 2000 ETF 58,545 78,834
    MADISON STRATEGIC SECTOR PREMIUM 45,946 44,863
    NETFLIX 13,520 32,026
    NUANCE COMMUNICATIONS 8,509 9,945
    POWSHARES QQQ 24,352 44,744
    REGIONS FINANCIAL 14,200 19,200
    SECTOR SPDR ENERGY 13,102 12,064
    SECTOR SPDR TECHNOLOGY 95,222 141,339
    SUNTRUST BANKS 28,405 42,840
    UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 26,133 33,681
    VISA 35,961 62,040
    WHOLE FOODS 90,805 33,500
    HENDERSON GLOBAL EQUITY INCOME 66,602 64,349
    ISHARES MSCI EAFE ETF 84,435 88,080
    ISHARES MSCI EMERGING MKTS 30,689 24,143
    ABBVIE INC 5,417 8,649
    ADT 15,892 14,907
    AGCO 15,501 13,844
    APPLE 8,518 12,421
    AT&T 9,672 9,291
    BLACKROCK 4,205 5,789
    BOEING 7,948 8,386
    BROADRIDGE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS 6,277 13,755
    CENTENE 8,220 17,637
    CHEVRON 10,794 8,366
    CLEAN HARBORS 18,847 15,161
    CLEARBRIDGE AGGRESSIVE GROWTH 304,074 279,957
    COLGATE PALMOLIVE 7,378 7,328
    CULLEN FROST BANKERS 5,643 5,460
    CVS HEALTH 5,026 9,093
    DARLING INGREDIENTS 23,141 15,086
    DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES 6,552 6,005
    EMC 5,708 5,932
    FIDELITY NATIONAL INFORMATION SERVICES 5,215 7,514
    FLOWSERVE 18,185 13,971
    GENERAL MOTORS 7,122 7,516
    HANESBRANDS 8,873 14,038
    HONEYWELL INTL 6,581 8,182
    IDEX 8,843 13,330
    JOHNSON & JOHNSON 7,708 8,012
    JP MORGAN CHASE 7,488 9,905
    KINDER MORGAN 9,158 3,745
    KNOWLES CORPORATION 12,814 9,411
    LOWES 3,390 6,692
    MACY'S 6,403 4,233
    MARSH & MCLENNAN 5,184 5,545
    MICROSOFT 5,427 9,764
    MONDELEZ INTL 4,285 4,619
    MONSANTO 6,338 5,517
    MURPHY USA 7,951 9,415
    NEWFIELD EXPLORATION 9,969 11,852
    NEXTERA ENERGY 5,939 8,000
    OGE ENERGY 16,935 13,986
    ONE GAS INC 23 50
    PACKAGING CORP AMER 6,428 7,125
    PEPSICO 8,021 8,393
    PFIZER 8,037 9,393
    PHILLIPS 66 4,676 5,890
    POLARIS INDUSTRIES 12,672 10,400
    PRAXAIR 6,072 5,018
    THOR INDUSTRIES 8,274 10,837
    TIMKIN 15,809 11,064
    TIMKINSTEEL 1 8
    TRINITY INDUSTRIES 12,286 11,530
    UNION PACIFIC 6,838 6,960
    UNITEDHEALTH GROUP 6,043 9,529
    VF CORPORATION 5,672 7,532
    WALT DISNEY 4,672 4,098
    WEC ENERGY GROUP 5,651 6,106
    WELLS FARGO 7,058 10,437
    WESTERN UNION 14,451 15,725
    WESTROCK 9,856 9,306
    WHIRLPOOL 5,017 6,022
    ACCENTURE PLD IRELAND 5,574 7,733
    ACE LIMITED 7,658 9,465
    AIA GROUP 8,847 12,194
    AIR LIQUIDE 8,453 8,467
    ALLIANZ SE 8,831 11,264
    ANHEUSER-BUSH INBEV 5,224 7,000
    ARM HOLDINGS 7,608 7,781
    ATLAS COPCO AB 5,665 4,870
    BAIDU INC 7,944 9,263
    BANCO BILBAO VIZCAY 5,368 4,156
    BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE 6,906 7,283
    BG GROUP PLC 8,041 6,896
    BUNGE LTD 6,722 6,418
    CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAY 5,952 6,706
    CHICAGO BRIDGE & IRON CO 19,094 13,763
    COLOPLAST AS 1,756 1,995
    CSL LTD 5,583 7,164
    DASSAULT SYSTEMS 10,779 14,905
    DBS GROUP HLDGS 4,665 4,424
    FANUC CORP 8,675 9,842
    FRESENIUS MEDICAL 4,717 5,774
    GRIFOLS SA 3,481 3,175
    ICICI BANK LTD 6,871 6,264
    IMPERIAL OIL 3,637 2,732
    JGC CORP 7,362 3,779
    KONE OYJ 4,816 4,468
    L OREAL CO 7,666 8,502
    LINDE 3,255 2,502
    LVMH MOET HENNESSY LOUIS VUITTON SA 3,724 3,431
    MALLICKRODT PLC 92 149
    MEDTRONIC 9,428 9,538
    MITSUBISHI ESTATE CO 5,028 3,524
    MONOTARO CO 1,633 3,984
    MTN GROUP LTD 5,072 2,170
    NASPERS LTD 3,417 3,420
    NESTLE SA 12,000 12,959
    NIELSEN HLDS PLC 6,426 6,617
    NOVO NORDISK 8,205 13,010
    OPPENHEIMER DEVELOPING MKTS 178,553 152,294
    PENTAIR PLC 12,015 10,798
    ROCHE HOLDINGS LTD 10,220 12,046
    SANDS CHINA LTD 7,897 4,042
    SAP SE 9,590 9,729
    SASOL LTD 4,397 2,977
    SCHLUMBERGER LTD 7,459 6,696
    SONOVA HOLDINGS AG 3,478 3,688
    SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN 3,327 3,114
    SYMRISE AG 3,652 4,547
    SYSMEX CORP 4,189 10,024
    TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR 10,435 13,218
    TE CONNECTIVITY LTD 2,436 2,391
    TURKIYE GARANTI BANKASI CORP 6,418 3,251
    UNICHARM 7,551 7,993
    UNILEVER PLC 5,446 5,649
    WPP PLC 8,401 12,048

    TY 2015 InvestmentsLandSchedule2
    Name:
    THE RUTH J JONES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    30-0097675
    Category/ Item Cost/Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    65 HARPSWELL ST., BRUNSWICK ME 395,083   395,083  

    TY 2015 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    THE RUTH J JONES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    30-0097675
    Description Amount
    COST BASIS ADJUSTMENT 87,472


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    THE RUTH J JONES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    30-0097675
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INSURANCE        
    PROPERTY EXPENSES        
    TRAVEL        
    DUES        


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE RUTH J JONES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    30-0097675
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    RBC INVESTMENT COUNSEL 33,256 33,256    


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    THE RUTH J JONES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    30-0097675
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    990 PF 4,328      
    FOREIGN 1,424 1,424