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
HELEN N POSTON CHARITABLE TRUST 462560FF
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 0634
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
MILWAUKEE, WI532010634
A Employer identification number

43-1621702
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(314) 418-2643
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$2,191,556J 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)  
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 45,198 44,872  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 130,876
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 876,948
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 130,876
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 0
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 2,985    
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 179,059 175,748  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 34,152 30,736   3,415
14 Other employee salaries and wages......   0 0 0
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......   0 0  
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........       0
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 1,250 0 0 1,250
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....       0
17 Interest...............       0
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 2,447 796   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 0 0  
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......   0 0  
22 Printing and publications..........   0 0  
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 149     149
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 37,998 31,532 0 4,814
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 105,000 105,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 142,998 31,532 0 109,814
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 36,061
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 144,216
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
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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............. 1,219 677 677
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 96,481 107,531 107,531
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet     0 0
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 bullet0      
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)....... 1,612,937 Click to see attachment955,663 958,732
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 493,744 Click to see attachment468,527 451,678
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........     0
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)   Click to see attachment709,717 Click to see attachment672,938
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 2,204,381 2,242,115 2,191,556
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........ 2,204,381 2,242,115
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)..... 2,204,381 2,242,115
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 2,204,381 2,242,115
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
2,204,381
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
36,061
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
1,673
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
2,242,115
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
2,242,115
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 25000. DUPONT EI NEMOUR 3.250% 1/15/15   2010-01-27 2015-01-15
b 85. COVIDIEN PLC   2013-02-07 2015-01-27
c .26 MEDTRONIC PLC   2015-01-27 2015-02-05
d .022 GOOGLE INC CL C   2013-02-07 2015-05-07
e 1. SECURITY LITIGATION   1911-11-11 2015-06-22
1. SECURITY LITIGATION   1911-11-11 2015-06-29
.74 RELX NV SPON A D R   2014-03-06 2015-07-15
100. AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC   2014-01-24 2015-07-22
13. AMAZON.COM INC   2011-08-04 2015-07-22
55. AMERIPRISE FINL INC     2015-07-22
45. APPLE INC   2011-08-04 2015-07-22
295. BANK OF AMERICA CORP   2013-02-07 2015-07-22
20. BIOGEN, INC   2014-01-24 2015-07-22
40. BOEING CO   2014-01-24 2015-07-22
45. BOSTON PPTYS INC   2014-08-06 2015-07-22
115. BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB CO   2009-05-14 2015-07-22
45. BRITISH AMERN TOB PLC ADR   2014-03-06 2015-07-22
300. C M S ENERGY CORP     2015-07-22
170. CA INC   2013-08-02 2015-07-22
265. CALPINE CORP   2014-01-24 2015-07-22
140. CARNIVAL CORP   2013-06-11 2015-07-22
125. CARNIVAL PLC A D R   2014-11-20 2015-07-22
7521.293 CAUSEWAY EMERGING MARKETS INSTL   2014-01-29 2015-07-22
205. CENTURYLINK INC     2015-07-22
90. CHEVRON CORPORATION     2015-07-22
315. COMPANHIA PARANAENSE ENER SP A D R   2014-08-06 2015-07-22
45. COSTCO WHSL CORP     2015-07-22
60. DISNEY WALT CO   2009-05-14 2015-07-22
100. DIRECTV   2013-02-07 2015-07-22
50. ECOLAB INC   2014-01-24 2015-07-22
80. EMERSON ELECTRIC CO     2015-07-22
280. DELHAIZE GROUP SPONS A D R   2014-03-06 2015-07-22
100. EXXON MOBIL CORP     2015-07-22
100. FMC TECHNOLOGIES INC COM   2014-08-06 2015-07-22
725. FLY LEASING LTD A D R   2014-03-06 2015-07-22
525. GENERAL ELECTRIC CO   2009-05-14 2015-07-22
200. GENERAL MILLS INC   2004-08-18 2015-07-22
96. HALLIBURTON CO   2011-09-23 2015-07-22
75. HALLIBURTON CO   2014-08-06 2015-07-22
90. HASBRO INC   2013-06-11 2015-07-22
65. HOME DEPOT INC   2014-01-24 2015-07-22
370. INTEL CORP     2015-07-22
127. JARDEN CORP COM   2014-01-24 2015-07-22
330. LG DISPLAY CO LTD A D R   2014-03-06 2015-07-22
25. MCKESSON CORPORATION     2015-07-22
110. MOSAIC CO THE   2014-08-06 2015-07-22
115. MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC   2013-06-11 2015-07-22
475. NTT DOCOMO INC A D R   2014-03-06 2015-07-22
5. NATIONAL GRID PLC SP A D R   2014-08-06 2015-07-22
75. NATIONAL GRID PLC SP A D R   2014-03-06 2015-07-22
984.516 NEUBERGER BERMAN GENESIS INSTL FD     2015-07-22
84.832 NEUBERGER BERMAN GENESIS INSTL FD   2014-08-06 2015-07-22
70. NIKE INC   2008-12-22 2015-07-22
65. NOVARTIS AG A D R   2014-03-06 2015-07-22
90. NOVARTIS AG A D R   2014-08-06 2015-07-22
145. P N C FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP INC     2015-07-22
80. P P G INDS INC   2013-02-07 2015-07-22
80. PHILIP MORRIS INTL   2013-02-07 2015-07-22
45. PIONEER NAT RES CO     2015-07-22
5. THE PRICELINE GROUP INC   2011-08-04 2015-07-22
65. PROCTER & GAMBLE CO   2013-08-02 2015-07-22
73. QUALCOMM INC   2011-08-25 2015-07-22
160. REPUBLIC SVCS INC   2014-01-24 2015-07-22
365. STAPLES INC   2014-01-24 2015-07-22
160. STARBUCKS CORP   2011-08-04 2015-07-22
555. SUMITOMO MITSUI FINL GROUP A D R   2014-03-06 2015-07-22
110. TATA MOTORS LTD A D R   2014-11-20 2015-07-22
45. 3M CO   2013-08-02 2015-07-22
85. TRACTOR SUPPLY CO   2014-08-06 2015-07-22
160. UNITED HEALTH GROUP INC     2015-07-22
210. UNUM GROUP   2013-02-07 2015-07-22
506.683 VANGUARD STRATEGIC EQUITY FUND 114   2014-02-21 2015-07-22
140. VISA INC   2013-02-07 2015-07-22
180. WNS HOLDINGS LTD ADR   2014-03-06 2015-07-22
175. WALGREENS BOOTS ALLIANCE INC     2015-07-22
100. WHOLE FOODS MKT INC   2014-01-24 2015-07-22
125. WILLIAMS COS INC   2013-02-08 2015-07-22
23. WYNN RESORTS LTD   2011-08-04 2015-07-22
70. EATON CORP PLC   2014-01-24 2015-07-22
35. PERRIGO CO LTD   2014-01-24 2015-07-22
50. ACE LTD   2013-02-07 2015-07-22
1404.495 CAUSEWAY EMERGING MARKETS INSTL   2014-11-26 2015-08-20
1783.945 CAUSEWAY EMERGING MARKETS INSTL   2014-11-26 2015-09-08
1134.021 CAUSEWAY EMERGING MARKETS INSTL     2015-12-11
812.155 NUVEEN REAL ESTATE SECS I   2015-07-22 2015-12-11
691.928 NUVEEN REAL ESTATE SECS I   2014-11-26 2015-12-11
620. IPATH DOW JONES UBS COMMODITY   2013-06-20 2015-12-22
1319.262 NUVEEN REAL ESTATE SECS I   2014-11-26 2015-12-22
50000. EBAY INC 2.200% 8/01/19   2015-04-07 2015-12-30
CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS P    
(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 25,000   25,217 -217
b 9,244   4,861 4,383
c 20   20  
d 12   8 4
e 5     5
142     142
12   11 1
3,987   4,207 -220
6,347   2,655 3,692
6,990   5,517 1,473
5,593   2,470 3,123
5,349   3,513 1,836
7,961   6,188 1,773
5,842   5,516 326
5,682   5,350 332
7,931   2,353 5,578
5,050   5,020 30
9,966   7,715 2,251
5,125   5,156 -31
4,509   4,990 -481
7,298   4,523 2,775
6,766   5,171 1,595
86,495   81,832 4,663
5,994   6,436 -442
8,444   10,428 -1,984
3,314   5,164 -1,850
6,562   1,335 5,227
7,141   1,419 5,722
9,283   5,230 4,053
5,622   4,979 643
4,144   2,596 1,548
6,065   5,100 965
8,202   5,923 2,279
3,343   6,165 -2,822
11,450   11,421 29
13,996   6,719 7,277
11,552   4,610 6,942
4,049   3,049 1,000
3,163   5,110 -1,947
7,182   4,032 3,150
7,409   5,172 2,237
10,530   5,517 5,013
7,037   5,166 1,871
3,320   3,808 -488
5,855   1,820 4,035
4,839   5,180 -341
6,811   6,498 313
9,428   7,850 1,578
328   356 -28
4,918   5,204 -286
58,657   58,835 -178
5,054   5,000 54
7,944   1,752 6,192
6,627   5,447 1,180
9,175   7,750 1,425
14,453   10,399 4,054
8,628   5,480 3,148
6,821   7,155 -334
5,606   7,346 -1,740
6,175   2,453 3,722
5,266   5,266  
4,715   3,461 1,254
6,427   5,128 1,299
5,384   4,974 410
9,006   3,013 5,993
4,884   5,117 -233
3,333   5,155 -1,822
6,981   5,314 1,667
7,934   5,239 2,695
19,237   10,202 9,035
7,603   4,974 2,629
17,156   15,575 1,581
10,041   5,521 4,520
5,267   3,539 1,728
16,880   8,712 8,168
4,113   5,209 -1,096
6,789   4,505 2,284
2,325   3,120 -795
4,451   4,943 -492
6,604   5,402 1,202
5,307   4,267 1,040
14,607   17,683 -3,076
17,857   22,460 -4,603
10,705   14,229 -3,524
18,891   19,053 -162
16,094   17,229 -1,135
13,039   23,492 -10,453
30,092   32,850 -2,758
49,463   50,243 -780
      22,050
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       -217
b       4,383
c        
d       4
e       5
      142
      1
      -220
      3,692
      1,473
      3,123
      1,836
      1,773
      326
      332
      5,578
      30
      2,251
      -31
      -481
      2,775
      1,595
      4,663
      -442
      -1,984
      -1,850
      5,227
      5,722
      4,053
      643
      1,548
      965
      2,279
      -2,822
      29
      7,277
      6,942
      1,000
      -1,947
      3,150
      2,237
      5,013
      1,871
      -488
      4,035
      -341
      313
      1,578
      -28
      -286
      -178
      54
      6,192
      1,180
      1,425
      4,054
      3,148
      -334
      -1,740
      3,722
       
      1,254
      1,299
      410
      5,993
      -233
      -1,822
      1,667
      2,695
      9,035
      2,629
      1,581
      4,520
      1,728
      8,168
      -1,096
      2,284
      -795
      -492
      1,202
      1,040
      -3,076
      -4,603
      -3,524
      -162
      -1,135
      -10,453
      -2,758
      -780
       
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 2 130,876
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 114,229 2,382,483 0.047945
2013 103,541 2,286,517 0.045283
2012 101,911 2,172,127 0.046918
2011 93,314 2,170,452 0.042993
2010 94,377 2,062,463 0.045759
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.228898
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
0.04578
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
2,296,355
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
105,127
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
1,442
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
106,569
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
109,814
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 1,442
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 1,442
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 1,442
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 3,303
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 3,303
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8 0
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 1,861
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet1,444 RefundedBullet 11 417
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
 
 
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)
    bulletMO
    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)
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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 addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletUS BANK NA Telephone no.bullet (314) 418-2643

    Located atbulletPO BOX 387ST LOUISMO ZIP+4bullet63166
    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
     
    No
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 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
     
    No
    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
    US BANK NA TRUSTEE
    1     		34,152    
    PO BOX 387
    ST LOUIS,MO63166
    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
    2,241,102
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    90,223
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    2,331,325
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    2,331,325
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    34,970
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    2,296,355
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    114,818
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    114,818
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    1,442
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    1,442
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    113,376
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    113,376
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    113,376
    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
    109,814
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
    0
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
    0
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
    0
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    109,814
    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
    1,442
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    108,372
    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 7 113,376
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:2013, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010...... 0
    b From 2011...... 0
    c From 2012...... 0
    d From 2013...... 0
    e From 2014...... 1,711
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 1,711
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 109,814
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		0
    d Applied to 2015 distributable amount..... 109,814
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015. 1,711 1,711
    (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 0
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		1,851
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		0
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011.... 0
    b Excess from 2012.... 0
    c Excess from 2013.... 0
    d Excess from 2014.... 0
    e Excess from 2015.... 0
    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).)
    NONE
    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.
    NONE
    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:
    BILL TITCOMB
    US BANK NA PO BOX 308
    ST JOSEPH,MO64502
    (816) 364-7245
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    LETTER SHOWING NEED AND REQUEST
    cAny submission deadlines:
    NONE
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    TO 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS
    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
    AGRI-BUSINESS EXPO CENTER
    ATTN SHARON CORNELIUS
    224 N SEVENTH ST
    ST JOSEPH,MO64501     		NONE PC CHARITABLE PURPOSES 5,000
    GIRL SCOUTS OF NE KS NW MO
    ATTN MARY PAT BEALS
    8383 BLUE PARKWAY
    KANSAS CITY,MO64133     		NONE PC CHARITABLE PURPOSES 2,000
    PONY EXPRESS BOY SCOUT COUNCIL
    ATTN ALAN FRANKS
    PO BOX 8157
    ST JOSEPH,MO64508     		NONE PC CHARITABLE PURPOSES 10,000
    ST JOSEPH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
    ATTN MELISSA KOCH
    827 S 9TH STREET PO BOX 6528
    ST JOSEPH,MO64506     		NONE PC CHARITABLE PURPOSES 10,000
    SECOND HARVEST COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
    ATTN CHAD HIGDON
    915 DOUGLAS STREET
    SAINT JOSEPH,MO64505     		NONE PC CHARITABLE PURPOSES 10,000
    YMCA OF ST JOSEPH
    ATTN/ MARK CARTLEDGE
    315 S 6TH STREET
    SAINT JOSEPH,MO64501     		NONE PC CHARITABLE PURPOSES 10,000
    SALVATION ARMY OF ST JOSEPH
    ATTN CAPTAIN DANA COOK
    602 MESSANIE STREET
    SAINT JOSEPH,MO64501     		NONE PC CHARITABLE PURPOSES 20,000
    ALLIED ARTS COUNCIL
    ATTN TERESA FANKHAUSER
    118 S 8TH ST
    ST JOSEPH,MO64501     		NONE PC CHARITABLE PURPOSES 5,000
    AGRICULTURE FUTURE OF AMERICA
    ATTN DAVID F COX
    3003 FREDERICK AVE
    ST JOSEPH,MO64506     		NONE PC CHARITABLE PURPOSES 2,000
    UNITED WAY OF GREATER ST JOSEPH
    ATTN GLENDA HAMILTON
    118 S 5TH ST
    ST JOSEPH,MO64501     		NONE PC CHARITABLE PURPOSES 5,000
    PONY EXPRESS MUSEUM
    ATTN CINDY DAFFRON
    914 PENN ST
    ST JOSEPH,MO64503     		NONE PC CHARITABLE PURPOSES 1,000
    INTERFAITH COMMUNITY SERVICES INC
    ATTN BRIDGET SUPPLE
    200 CHEROKEE
    ST JOSEPH,MO64504     		NONE PC CHARITABLE PURPOSES 15,000
    NW MO UNITED LABOR COMMUNITY
    ATTN PENNY ADAMS
    1203 N 6TH STREET
    ST JOSEPH,MO64501     		NONE PC CHARITABLE PURPOSES 10,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 105,000
    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 ...........     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 45,198  
    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 ............     		    18 130,876  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue:
    aU.S. EXCISE TAX RE     		    14 2,985  
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   179,059  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13179,059
    (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
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    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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    TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    HELEN N POSTON CHARITABLE TRUST 462560FF
    EIN:
    43-1621702
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    TAX PREPARATION FEE (NON-ALLOC 1,250     1,250

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    HELEN N POSTON CHARITABLE TRUST 462560FF
    EIN:
    43-1621702
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    EI DUPONT NEMOUR 3.25% 1/15/15    
    BB T CORP MTN 1.60% 8/15/17 50,217 50,058
    GOLDMAN SACHS 2.375% 1/22/18 49,945 50,067
    APPLE INC 1% 5/3/18 49,079 49,594
    STATOIL ASA 1.80% 11/23/16 51,810 50,299
    ENERBANK USA C D 0.650% 6/30/1 25,000 25,000
    GENERAL ELEC CAP MTN 1.600% 11 49,803 50,325
    INTEL CORP 1.350% 12/15/17    
    JPMORGAN CHASE MTN 2.350% 1/28 25,330 25,106
    OPPENHEIMER SENIOR FLOAT RATE 167,343 151,229

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    HELEN N POSTON CHARITABLE TRUST 462560FF
    EIN:
    43-1621702
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    SCHLUMBERGER LTD 5,086 4,185
    GENERAL MILLS INC    
    PFIZER INC 11,719 18,722
    AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC    
    INTEL CORP    
    MICROSOFT CORP 11,420 15,257
    EMERSON ELEC CO    
    NIKE INC    
    AMPHENOL CORP    
    BBT CORP 5,190 4,726
    BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB CO    
    DISNEY WALT CO    
    GENERAL ELECTRIC CO    
    ACCENTURE PLC    
    ASTRAZENECA P L C SPSD ADR 4,681 4,753
    EXXON MOBIL CORP    
    HALLIBURTON CO    
    MCKESSON CORPORATION    
    IPATH DOW JONES UBS COMMODITY    
    NEUBERGER BERMAN GENESIS INSTL    
    AMAZON COM INC    
    APPLE INC 4,446 8,526
    J P MORGAN CHASE CO 22,678 27,402
    QUALCOMM INC    
    STARBUCKS CORP    
    WYNN RESORTS LTD    
    NUVEEN REAL ESTATE SEC CL I 77,645 76,857
    MASTERCARD INC 2,295 6,815
    INV BALANCE RISK COMM STRAT Y 36,490 32,568
    LOOMIS SAYLES STRATEGIC ALPHA    
    NUVEEN INFLATION PRO SEC 74,041 69,016
    AMERIPRISE FINL INC    
    ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORP 7,184 4,129
    BANK OF AMERICA CORP    
    CA INC    
    CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORP 14,661 13,714
    CENTURYLINK INC    
    CHEVRON CORPORATION    
    CITIGROUP INC 13,591 13,196
    DIRECTV    
    DOW CHEM CO 5,755 8,494
    GOOGLE INC CL A    
    HASBRO INC    
    LINCOLN NATL CORP IND 8,685 7,135
    MERCK AND CO INC 8,255 9,244
    MOSAIC CO    
    MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC    
    PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GRP    
    PPG INDS INC    
    PHILIP MORRIS INTL    
    PIONEER NAT RES CO    
    PROCTER & GAMBLE CO 8,403 8,338
    PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL INC 5,314 4,885
    UNITED HEALTH GROUP INC    
    UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP 9,518 10,087
    UNUM GROUP    
    VISA INC    
    WELLS FARGO CO 14,214 14,677
    WILLIAMS COS INC    
    3M CO    
    ACE LTD 6,341 8,180
    CARNIVAL CORP    
    COVIDIEN PLC    
    INGERSOLL RAND PLC 4,982 4,700
    ROBECO BOSTON PTNS LS RSRCH 132,498 140,079
    AVIANCA HOLDINGS A D R 10,026 2,583
    BIOGEN IDEC INC    
    BOEING CO    
    BOSTON PPTYS INC    
    BRITISH AMERN TOB PLC ADR 20,300 19,881
    C M S ENERGY CORP    
    CALPINE CORP    
    CANON INC SPONS A D R 21,910 20,036
    CARNIVAL PLC A D R    
    CAUSEWAY EMERGING MARKETS INST 87,771 75,768
    CISCO SYSTEMS INC 8,028 9,776
    CITY TELECOM HK LTD A D R    
    COMPANHIA PARANAENSE ENER SP A    
    COSTCO WHSL CORP    
    DELHAIZE GROUP SPONS A D R 8,743 11,659
    DELTA AIR LINES INC 4,872 7,857
    EATON CORP PLC    
    ECOLAB INC    
    FLY LEASING LTD A D R 8,901 7,712
    FMC TECHNOLOGIES INC    
    FRESENIUS MED AKTIENGESELLSCHA 5,066 6,276
    GILEAD SCIENCES INC 5,252 6,577
    GLAXO SMITHKLINE P L C A D R 9,317 7,868
    GOOGLE INC CL C    
    HEWLETT PACKARD CO    
    HOME DEPOT INC    
    INDUSTRIAS BACHOCO SAB DE CV A 15,777 16,738
    INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS A D R 5,085 4,843
    JARDEN CORP    
    LG DISPLAY CO LTD A D R    
    MACYS INC 5,202 3,323
    MIZUHO FNL GRP A D R 9,259 8,908
    NATIONAL GRID PLC SP A D R 19,574 19,124
    NICE SYS LTD SPONSORED A D R 9,666 10,891
    NIPPON TELEGRAPH TELE A D R 5,177 7,153
    NOVARTIS AG A D R 11,194 11,185
    NTT DOCOMO INC A D R 15,369 19,065
    OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORP 10,361 9,127
    PERRIGO CO LTD    
    REED ELSEVIER NV A D R    
    REPUBLIC SVCS INC    
    SMITH & NEPHEW P L C A D R 4,754 5,340
    STAPLES INC    
    SUMITOMO MITSUI FINL GROUP A D    
    TATA MOTORS LTD A D R    
    TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDS LTD A 20,460 26,584
    THE PRICELINE GROUP INC    
    TRACTOR SUPPLY CO    
    TRINITY BIOTECH PLC SPON A D R 9,541 4,057
    VANGUARD STRATEGIC EQUITY 109,990 100,403
    WACOAL HOLDINGS CORP A D R 5,285 5,976
    WALGREENS BOOTS ALLIANCE INC    
    WESTPAC BANKING CORP SP ADR 10,152 8,723
    WHOLE FOODS MKT INC    
    WNS HOLDINGS LTD ADR 3,539 5,614

    TY 2015 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    HELEN N POSTON CHARITABLE TRUST 462560FF
    EIN:
    43-1621702
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    A E S CORP   5,124 3,732
    ACTIVISION BLIZZARD INC   5,859 8,710
    ALLERGAN PLC   6,316 6,250
    ALLSTATE CORP   5,106 4,657
    ALPHABET INC CL A   3,088 6,224
    ALPHABET INC CL C   8,485 12,142
    AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP   7,730 7,436
    ANTHEM INC   5,471 4,880
    AON PLC   5,107 4,611
    BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC CL B   20,776 19,146
    BROADCOM CORP CL A   5,616 6,360
    BROCADE COMMUNICATIONS SYS   5,009 4,452
    C H ROBINSON WORLDWIDE INC   5,238 4,962
    CABLEVISION SYSTEMS NY GROUP C   6,218 7,497
    CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES LTD   4,940 4,475
    CBS CORP CLASS B NON VOTING   8,074 7,070
    CHUNGHWA TELECOM CO LTD A D R   9,308 9,159
    CIENA CORP   5,932 4,862
    CIGNA CORP   5,350 5,122
    COMCAST CORP CLASS A   5,144 4,514
    CONAGRA FOODS INC   6,849 6,535
    CVS HEALTH CORPORATION   9,368 8,310
    DANAHER CORP   8,332 8,824
    DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC   5,989 5,728
    DISCOVER FINL SVCS   7,122 6,434
    DR REDDYS LABORATORIES LTD A D   5,177 3,935
    E O G RES INC   4,958 4,601
    E TRADE FINANCIAL CORP   5,107 5,039
    EBAY INC 2.200% 8   50,243 49,432
    ELECTRONIC ARTS INC   14,241 13,400
    EMC CORPORATION   5,289 5,264
    ENDO INTERNATIONAL PLC   5,588 3,979
    ENERGEN CORP   5,190 3,689
    EXPEDIA INC   6,643 7,458
    EXPRESS SCRIPTS HLDGS C   9,446 8,741
    F5 NETWORKS INC   6,542 5,333
    FIFTH THIRD BANCORP   5,041 4,724
    FOUR CORNERS PROPERTY TRUST   711 725
    GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP   5,065 4,808
    HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP INC   7,530 4,443
    HARRIS CORP DEL   5,287 5,649
    HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRIS WI   5,265 4,560
    HONDA MOTOR CO LTD A D R   6,461 6,546
    HONG KONG TELEVISION NE A D R   5,129 1,688
    HP INC   4,790 3,552
    HUNTSMAN CORP   5,011 2,843
    INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO   5,109 3,959
    ISHARES CORE S P SMALL CAP ETF   81,072 77,077
    JOHNSON JOHNSON   13,997 14,381
    LEAR CORP   5,472 6,756
    LINCOLN NATIONAL CORP   5,048 5,780
    LINKEDIN CORP A   5,671 5,627
    LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP   8,092 8,686
    LOOMIS SAYLES STRATEGIC ALPHA   87,555 80,652
    LOWES CO INC   5,366 6,083
    MALLINCKRODT PLC   8,100 4,851
    MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP   5,217 4,666
    MEDTRONIC PLC   6,233 6,231
    NESTLE SA SPONSORED A D R   5,267 5,209
    ON SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION   6,849 6,517
    ORACLE CORPORATION   6,912 6,393
    PHILLIPS 66   9,082 8,998
    POST HOLDINGS INC   5,121 5,862
    RAYTHEON COMPANY   5,351 6,849
    RELX NV SPON A D R   5,054 5,941
    RICE ENERGY INC   5,088 2,889
    SANOFI A D R   5,047 4,052
    SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS INC   9,218 7,299
    SUMITOMO MITSUI FINL GROUP A D   6,177 5,085
    SUNTRUST BKS INC   5,135 4,927
    TARGET CORP   5,375 4,720
    TEGNA INC   5,559 4,721
    THE GAP INC   5,074 3,458
    TOYOTA MTR CORP A D R   7,368 6,767
    TRAVELERS COS INC   5,256 5,643
    TYSON FOODS INC CL A   8,202 10,133
    UNITED CONTINENTAL HOLDINGS IN   5,062 5,157
    WESTERN DIGITAL CORP   5,036 3,903
    XL GROUP PLC   5,121 5,289
    ZIMMER BIOMET HOLDINGS INC   5,420 5,130
    ACCRUED INCOME   746 746


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    HELEN N POSTON CHARITABLE TRUST 462560FF
    EIN:
    43-1621702
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ADR FEES 149 0   149


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    HELEN N POSTON CHARITABLE TRUST 462560FF
    EIN:
    43-1621702
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    U.S. EXCISE TAX REFUND FOR YEAR 2014 2,985 0  


    TY 2015 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    HELEN N POSTON CHARITABLE TRUST 462560FF
    EIN:
    43-1621702
    Description Amount
    LOSS ON CY SALES NOT SETTLED AT YEAR END 780
    COST BASIS ADJUSTMENT 893


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    HELEN N POSTON CHARITABLE TRUST 462560FF
    EIN:
    43-1621702
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAXES PAID 796 796   0
    FEDERAL ESTIMATED TAX PAYMENTS 1,651 0   0