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
2015
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
Name of foundation
CHARTER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)90 NORTH MAIN STREET
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
CONCORD, NH03301
A Employer identification number

20-0471816
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(603) 224-1350
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$8,080,839J 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) 99,999
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 1,575 1,575  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 202,447 202,447  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 64,719
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 276,972
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 64,719
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 461    
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 369,201 268,741  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
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 1,500     1,500
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 21,794 15,256   6,538
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 13,285 67    
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 1,255 1,180   75
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 37,834 16,503   8,113
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 380,500 380,500
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 418,334 16,503   388,613
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -49,133
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 252,238
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......... 260,197 278,765 278,765
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)....... 5,494,384 Click to see attachment5,416,785 7,727,710
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 60,090 Click to see attachment70,136 69,750
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 5,994 Click to see attachment5,994 4,614
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) 5,820,665 5,771,680 8,080,839
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.................. 5,820,665 5,771,680
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    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 5,820,665 5,771,680
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 5,820,665 5,771,680
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
5,820,665
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-49,133
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
148
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
5,771,680
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
 
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
5,771,680
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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 SEE ATTACHED CHARTER TRUST STATEMENT P 2015-01-01 2015-12-31
b SEE ATTACHED CHARTER TRUST STATEMENT P 2014-01-01 2015-12-31
c
d
e
(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 8,970   9,170 -200
b 268,002   203,146 64,856
c
d
e
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       -200
b       64,856
c
d
e
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 64,719
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))
2014 352,208 9,976,701 0.035303
2013 350,018 7,516,073 0.046569
2012 417,386 6,619,301 0.063056
2011 401,001 6,491,117 0.061777
2010 438,846 5,928,510 0.074023
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.280728
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
0.056146
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
9,826,476
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
551,717
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
2,522
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
554,239
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
388,613
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 5,045
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 5,045
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 5,045
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 8,400
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 8,400
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 3,355
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet3,355 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
 
 
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletNH
    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
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    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 addressbulletWWW.CHARTERFOUNDATION.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletCHARTER TRUST COMPANY Telephone no.bullet (603) 224-1350

    Located atbullet90 NORTH MAIN STREETCONCORDNH ZIP+4bullet03301
    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
     
     
    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
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    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
     
     
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    STEVEN A ALBRECHT CHAIRMAN/DIR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 245
    CONCORD,NH03302
    CYNTHIA WENTWORTH DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 245
    CONCORD,NH03302
    ELIZABETH R KAPP DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 245
    CONCORD,NH03302
    KATHRYN WOODFIN MNG DIR / TR
    2.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 245
    CONCORD,NH03302
    CHRISTINE DONOVAN DIRECTOR/SEC
    1.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 245
    CONCORD,NH03302
    KAREN CRUMP DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 245
    CONCORD,NH03302
    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  
    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.............bullet  
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1 N/A  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
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    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
    9,638,209
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    337,909
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    9,976,118
    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
    9,976,118
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    149,642
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    9,826,476
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    491,324
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    491,324
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    5,045
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    5,045
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    486,279
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    486,279
    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
    486,279
    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
    388,613
    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
    388,613
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see instructions).................
    5
     
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    388,613
    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 7 486,279
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010...... 146,985
    b From 2011...... 84,064
    c From 2012...... 91,912
    d From 2013......  
    e From 2014......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 322,961
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 388,613
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a  
    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..... 388,613
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015. 97,666 97,666
    (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 5 225,295
    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 ..........     		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) .......     		 
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		49,319
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		175,976
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011.... 84,064
    b Excess from 2012.... 91,912
    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).)
    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:
    KATHRYN WOODFIN
    CHARTER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 245
    CONCORD,NH03302
    (603) 717-8452
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    APPLICATION REQUESTS DETAILED INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED REGARDING THE ORGANIZATION APPLYING AS WELL AS SEVERAL FINANCIAL ASPECTS OF THE ORGANIZATION. APPLICATIONS MUST BE RETURNED WITH FINANCIAL DATA, NON-PROFIT STATUS AND OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION ATTACHED.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    APPLICATIONS ARE DUE 3/15 & 10/15
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT NORMALLY SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING ENDEAVORS: START-UP ORGANIZATIONS, INDIVIDUALS, PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEMS WITHOUT 501(C)(3) STATUS, GRANTS FOR OPERATING ASSISTANCE, GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS, CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP, IN MOST CASES PRIVATE NON-OPERATING FOUNDATIONS, POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS, LOBBYING GROUPS, AND FOREIGN CHARITIES THAT ARE NOT REGISTERED WITH THE IRS IN THE UNITED STATES.
    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
    THE BRIDGE HOUSE
    260 HIGHLAND STREET
    PLYMOUTH,NH03264     		NONE PUBLIC CHARI GENERAL-NON OPERATING EXP 1,000
    PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
    PO BOX 86
    PLYMOUTH,NH03264     		NONE PUBLIC CHARI MISSION,SERVICE,WORSHIP EXPENSES 7,000
    SANT BANI SCHOOL
    19 ASHRAM ROAD
    SANBORTON,NH03267     		NONE PUBLIC CHARI GENERAL-NONOPERATING EXPENSES 5,000
    PROCTOR ACADEMY
    MAIN STREET
    ANDOVER,NH03216     		NONE PUBLIC CHARI GENERAL/FORESTRY 47,000
    NARAL PRO CHOICE NH FOUNDATION
    18 LOWE AVE
    CONCORD,NH03301     		NONE PUBLIC CHARI GENERAL-NONOPERATING EXPENSES 10,000
    NH PUBLIC TELEVISION
    18 GARRISON AVE
    DURHAM,NH03824     		NONE PUBLIC CHARI GENERAL-NONOPERATING EXPENSES 3,000
    COMMITTEE FOR SKEPTICAL INQUIRY
    PO BOX 703
    AMHERST,NY14226     		NONE PUBLIC CHARI GENERAL-NONOPERATING EXPENSES 16,000
    FRIEND OF FAMILY PLANNING OF MARTHA
    PO BOX 909
    VINEYARD HAVEN,MA02568     		NONE PUBLIC CHARI GENERAL- NONOPERATING EXPENSES 3,000
    THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
    18 HELEN AVE
    VINEYARD HAVEN,MA02568     		NONE PUBLIC CHARI EDUCATION 5,000
    CONCORD FEMINIST HEALTH CENTER
    38 MAIN STREET
    CONCORD,NH03301     		NONE PUBLIC CHARI GENERAL- NONOPERATING EXPENSES 20,000
    SCHOONER MARTHA FOUNDATION
    1010 VALLEY STREET
    SEATTLE,WA98109     		NONE PUBLIC CHARI GENERAL-NONOPERATING EXPENSES 5,000
    SECULAR STUDENT ALLIANCE
    PO BOX 2371
    COLUMBUS,OH43216     		NONE PUBLIC CHARI GENERAL- NONOPERATING EXPENSES 20,000
    AMERICAN ATHEISTS
    PO BOX 158
    CRANFORD,NJ07016     		NONE PUBLIC CHARI GENERAL- NONOPERATING EXPENSES 15,000
    SECULAR COALITION FOR AMERICA
    1012 14TH ST NW STE 205
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PUBLIC CHARI GENERAL-NONOPERATING EXPENSES 20,000
    SEED SAVERS EXCHANGE
    3094 N WINN ROAD
    DECORAH,IA52101     		NONE PUBLIC CHARI GENERAL-NONOPERATING EXPENSES 1,000
    NH MUSIC FESTIVAL
    PO BOX 221
    CENTER HARBOR,NH03226     		NONE PUBLIC CHARI RESTRICTED SYMPHONY CONCERTS 5,000
    CAMP QUEST INC
    PO BOX 2552
    COLUMBUS,OH43216     		NONE PUBLIC CHARI GENERAL-NONOPERATING EXPENSES 10,000
    THE HUMANIST INSTITUTE
    8014 OLSON MEMORIAL WAY
    PMB 220
    GOLDEN VALLEY,MN55422     		NONE PUBLIC CHARI GENERAL-NONOPERATING EXPENSES 5,000
    AMERICAN HUMANIST ASSOCIATION
    1777 T STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20009     		NONE PUBLIC CHARI GENERAL-NONOPERATING EXPENSES 20,000
    PLYMOUTH AREA COMMUNITY CLOSET
    PO BOX 434
    PLYMOUTH,NH03264     		NONE PUBLIC CHARI RESTRICTED FUEL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 500
    SQUAM LAKE CONSERVATION SOCIETY
    PO BOX 696
    HOLERNESS,NH03245     		NONE PUBLIC CHARI RESTRICTED PRESERVATION SQUAM WATERS 500
    PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
    PO BOX 86
    PLYMOUTH,NH03264     		NONE PUBLIC CHARI RESTRICTED WEEKEND SCHOOL FOOD PROGR 500
    SQUAM LAKES NATURAL SCIENCE CENTER
    PO BOX 173
    HOLDERNESS,NH03245     		NONE PUBLIC CHARI NATURE MATTER CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 10,000
    ST LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY
    23 ROMODA DRIVE
    CANTON,NY13617     		NONE PUBLIC CHARI EQUESTRIAN PROGRAM 10,000
    BRIDGE HOUSE
    260 HIGHLAND STREET
    PLYMOUTH,NH03264     		NONE PUBLIC CHARI COMMUNITY FAIR FUND 1,000
    PLYMOUTH STATE UNIVERSITY
    UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT
    PLYMOUTH,NH03264     		NONE   SCHOLARSHIP 500
    WEST TISBURY LIBRARY
    PO BOX 1238
    WEST TISBURY,MA02575     		NONE   NON-OPERATING EXPENSES 5,000
    BIRCH HILL TERRACE
    200 ALLIANCE WAY
    MANCHESTER,NH03102     		NONE   FISH & SUPPLIES NEW MEMORY UNIT 1,000
    NATIONAL WOMEN'S HOUSE NETWORK
    1413 K STREET NW 4TH FL
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE   RESTRICTED TO BRING WOMEN TOGETHER 10,000
    TRUST WOMEN
    PO BOX 3222
    WICHITA,KS67201     		NONE   RESTRICTED TO BRING WOMEN TOGETHER 20,000
    GREAT OLD BROADS FOR WILDERNESS
    PO BOX 2924
    DURANGO,CO81302     		NONE   RESTRICTED TO BRING WOMEN TOGETHER 20,000
    FEMINIST WOMEN'S HEALTH CENTER
    1924 CLIFF VALLEY WAY NE
    ATLANTA,GA30329     		NONE   RESTRICTED TO BRING WOMEN TOGETHER 20,000
    EQUAL JUSTICE USA
    20 JAY STREET
    BROOKLYN,NY11201     		NONE   NON-OPERATING EXPENSES 20,000
    CAMP HALE
    566 COLUMBUS AVE
    BOSTON,MA02118     		NONE   GENERAL 2,000
    CADY- COMMUNITIES FOR ALCOHOL
    94 HIGHLAND ST
    PLYMOUTH,NH03264     		NONE   SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION 1,000
    NEO PHILANTHROPY INC
    45 W 36TH ST 6TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10018     		NONE   END RAPE CAMPUS PROGRAM 20,000
    EASTER SEALS- NEW HAMPSHIRE
    555 AUBURN STREET
    MANCHESTER,NH03103     		NONE   FINANCIAL AID FOR SUBSTANCE TRTMT 5,000
    COACHES COLLECTIVE INTERNATIONAL
    21 LOWER SMITH ROAD
    SANBORNTON,NH03269     		NONE   NH PRISON PROGRAM-CHILD CONTACT 5,000
    INSTITUTE FOR HUMANIST STUDIES
    1777 T STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20009     		NONE   RESTRICTED NON-OPERATING EXPENSES 5,000
    CENTER FOR INQUIRY
    PO BOX 741
    AMHERST,NY14226     		NONE   NON-OPERATING EXPENSES-FINANCIAL AID 5,000
    LAKES REGION COMMUNITY SERVICES
    PO BOX 509
    LACONIA,NH03247     		NONE   PROMOTE SERVICES TO SPECIAL NEEDS PE 500
    Total .................................bullet 3a 380,500
    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 1,575  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 202,447  
    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 63 64,656
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue:
    aENBRIDGE ENERGY PARTNERS     		    1 461  
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   204,546 64,656
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13269,202
    (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
    Sign Here
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's name SmallBullet
    		 Firm's EIN SmallBullet
    Firm's address SmallBullet


    		 Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2015)
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    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors
    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2015
    Name of the organization
    CHARTER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    20-0471816
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ





    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......... Arrow Bullet $  
    Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
    Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2
    Name of organization
    CHARTER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number
    20-0471816
    Part I
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
    NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION
     

       
    919 N MARKET ST SUITE 1401
     
    WILMINGTON, DE19801

    		$ 99,999


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    CHARTER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    20-0471816
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    1
    		 3667 SHS GENERAL ELEC CO $ 99,999  
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    CHARTER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    20-0471816
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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    CHARTER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    20-0471816
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    TAX PREPARATION FEE 1,500     1,500

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    CHARTER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    20-0471816
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    CORPORATE AND FOREIGN BONDS 70,136 69,750

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    CHARTER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    20-0471816
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    PREFERRED EQUITY SECURITIES 36,912 40,137
    COMMON EQUITY SECURITIES 3,438,071 4,722,319
    CLOSED END INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND 496,752 487,718
    CLOSED END DOMESTIC EQUITY FUND 1,365,927 2,403,895
    TAXABLE FIXED INCOME FUNDS 20,065 19,826
    CLOSED END FIXED INCOME 59,058 53,815

    TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    CHARTER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    20-0471816
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    OTHER AT COST 5,994 4,614

    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    CHARTER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    20-0471816
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXPENSES        
    NH ANNUAL REPORT 75     75
    REGULATORY COMPLIANCE FEE 1,180 1,180    


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    CHARTER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    20-0471816
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    ENBRIDGE ENERGY PARTNERS 461    


    TY 2015 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    CHARTER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    20-0471816
    Description Amount
    CASH TO ACCRUAL ADJUSTMENT 148


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    CHARTER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    20-0471816
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    CHARTER TRUST 21,794 15,256   6,538


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    CHARTER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    20-0471816
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAXES 67 67    
    2014 FEDERAL BALANCE DUE 4,818      
    2015 FEDERAL ESTIMATED PAYMENTS 8,400