TY 2015 Form 990PF

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Form990-PF
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation

or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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Information 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
IDA S CHARLTON CHARITY FD UA

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)P O BOX 1802
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
PROVIDENCE, RI029011802

A Employer identification number

04-6009559

B Telephone number (see instructions)

(888) 866-3275

C If exemption application is pending, check here bullet

G Check all that apply: Initial returnInitial return of a former public charity
Final returnAmended return
Address changeName change

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here ............. bullet

2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... bullet

E If private foundation status was terminated
under section 507(b)(1)(A), check here ....... bullet

H Check type of organization: Section 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trustOther taxable private foundation

F If the foundation is in a 60-month termination
under section 507(b)(1)(B), check here ....... bullet

I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16) bullet

$18,037,298J Accounting method: Cash Accrual
Other (specify)
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)

	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)


1	Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)
2	Check Sch. B .............
3	Interest on savings and temporary cash investments
4	Dividends and interest from securities...	425,924		427,751
5a	Gross rents............
b	Net rental income or (loss)
6a	Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10		92,760
b	Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 1,209,186
7	Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...			92,760
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).......
12	Total. Add lines 1 through 11........	518,684		520,511
13	Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.	168,080		100,848		67,232
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).......		1,250	0	0	1,250
c	Other professional fees (attach schedule)....		47,380			47,380
17	Interest...............					0
18	Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...		29,173	6,869		0
19	Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...		0	0
20	Occupancy..............
21	Travel, conferences, and meetings.......	2,430		0	0	2,430
22	Printing and publications..........			0	0
23	Other expenses (attach schedule).......		2,967	2,842		125
24	Total operating and administrative expenses.
	Add lines 13 through 23..........	251,280		110,559	0	118,417
25	Contributions, gifts, grants paid.......	777,000				777,000
26	Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25	1,028,280		110,559	0	895,417
27	Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a	Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements	-509,596
b	Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-)			409,952
c	Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...				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	Beginning of year	End of year
Part II		Balance Sheets	(a) Book Value	(b) Book Value	(c) Fair Market Value
	1	Cash—non-interest-bearing.............
	2	Savings and temporary cash investments.........	290,132	140,012	140,012
	3	Accounts receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts		0	0
	4	Pledges receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	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)
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts 0
	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).......	16,600,975	16,236,816	17,897,286
	c	Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......
	11	Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	12	Investments—mortgage loans.............
	13	Investments—other (attach schedule)..........			0
	14	Land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	15	Other assets (describe )
	16	Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
		instructions. Also, see page 1, item I)	16,891,107	16,376,828	18,037,298
	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 )
	23	Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........		0
		Foundations that follow SFAS 117, check here
		and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
	24	Unrestricted..................
	25	Temporarily restricted...............
	26	Permanently restricted...............
		Foundations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here
		and complete lines 27 through 31.
	27	Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........	16,891,107	16,376,828
	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).....	16,891,107	16,376,828
	31	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).	16,891,107	16,376,828

Part III

Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances

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) ...............

16,891,107

Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................

-509,596

Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet

701

Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................

16,382,212

Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet

5,384

Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .

16,376,828

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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	270. AT&T INC		2012-09-10	2015-05-27
b	80. ABBVIE INC COM		2010-12-03	2015-05-27
c	20. AMAZON COM INC		2013-10-25	2015-05-27
d	70. AMERICAN EXPRESS CO		2014-11-06	2015-05-27
e	130. AMERICAN INTL GROUP INC NEW COM		2014-11-06	2015-05-27
	40. AMGEN INC COM		2014-11-06	2015-05-27
	265. APPLE INC COM		2014-11-06	2015-05-27
	85. BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC DEL NEW CL B COM		2014-11-06	2015-05-27
	10. BIOGEN IDEC INC		2014-11-06	2015-05-27
	40. BOEING CO		2014-11-06	2015-05-27
	90. BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB CO COM		2014-11-06	2015-05-27
	3795.457 INTERNATIONAL EQUITY CTF		2014-05-09	2015-01-31
	85. CVS CAREMARK CORP COM		2014-02-26	2015-05-27
	512. CALIFORNIA RESOURCES CORP COM		2010-12-03	2015-01-28
	95. CHEVRONTEXACO CORP COM		2014-11-06	2015-05-27
	270. CISCO SYSTEMS INCORPORATED		2012-02-13	2015-05-27
	155. CITIGROUP INC NEW COM		2014-11-06	2015-05-27
	205. COCA COLA CO COM		2014-11-06	2015-05-27
	140. COMCAST CORP NEW CL A COM		2014-11-06	2015-05-27
	95. CONOCOPHILLIPS COM		2014-11-06	2015-05-27
	90. DISNEY WALT CO		2013-10-11	2015-05-27
	90. DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY		2014-11-06	2015-05-27
	185. EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION		2014-11-06	2015-05-27
	95. FACEBOOK INC CL A COM		2015-01-28	2015-05-27
	280. FORD MTR CO DEL COM		2014-11-06	2015-05-27
	35. GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP		2014-11-06	2015-05-27
	480. GENERAL ELEC CO		2014-11-06	2015-05-27
	70. GILEAD SCIENCES INC		2013-10-25	2015-05-27
	30. GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC		2014-11-06	2015-05-27
	15. GOOGLE INC CL A		2014-11-06	2015-05-27
	.81 GOOGLE INC COM CL C		2014-11-07	2015-05-19
	15. GOOGLE INC COM CL C		2014-11-07	2015-05-27
	105. HEWLETT PACKARD CO COM		2014-11-06	2015-05-27
	75. HOME DEPOT INC		2014-11-06	2015-05-27
	70. HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC		2013-03-18	2015-05-27
	260. INTEL CORPORATION		2014-11-06	2015-05-27
	45. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHS		2014-11-06	2015-05-27
	185. J P MORGAN CHASE & CO COM		2010-12-03	2015-05-27
	120. JOHNSON & JOHNSON		2012-01-13	2015-05-27
	60. MASTERCARD INC CL A COM		2014-11-06	2015-05-27
	80. MCDONALDS CORP		2013-03-18	2015-05-27
	2000. MEDTRONIC INC		2014-11-06	2015-01-26
	140. MERCK & CO INC NEW COM		2014-11-06	2015-05-27
	360. MICROSOFT CORPORATION		2014-11-06	2015-05-27
	40. MONSANTO CO NEW COM		2014-11-06	2015-05-27
	45. NIKE INC CL B		2014-11-06	2015-05-27
	60. OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION		2010-12-03	2015-05-27
	165. ORACLE SYS CORP		2014-11-06	2015-05-27
	95. PEPSICO INCORPORATED		2004-10-22	2015-05-27
	300. PFIZER INC		2014-11-06	2015-05-27
	90. PHILIP MORRIS INTL INC COM		2012-01-13	2015-05-27
	140. PROCTER & GAMBLE CO COM		2014-11-06	2015-05-27
	105. QUALCOMM INC		2011-08-19	2015-05-27
	2150. QUALCOMM INC		2011-08-19	2015-10-29
	70. SCHLUMBERGER LTD COM		2012-09-10	2015-05-27
	50. 3M CO COM		2012-09-10	2015-05-27
	125. TWENTY-FIRST CENTY FOX INC CL A		2014-11-06	2015-05-27
	200. US BANCORP DEL COM NEW		2014-11-06	2015-05-27
	75. UNION PAC CORP COM		2014-11-06	2015-05-27
	1525. UNION PAC CORP COM		2014-11-06	2015-12-03
	55. UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP		2006-06-30	2015-05-27
	190. VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS		2014-11-06	2015-05-27
	105. VISA INC CL A COM		2013-10-25	2015-05-27
	90. WAL-MART STORES INCORPORATED		2014-11-06	2015-05-27
	235. WELLS FARGO COMPANY		2012-09-10	2015-05-27
	2000. MEDTRONIC PLC COM		2015-01-26	2015-05-27
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P

(e) Gross sales price		(g) Cost or other basis plus expense of sale	(h) Gain or (loss) (e) plus (f) minus (g)
a	9,432	10,151	-719
b	5,415	1,963	3,452
c	8,610	7,232	1,378
d	5,597	6,413	-816
e	7,723	7,012	711
	6,397	6,414	-17
	34,955	28,809	6,146
	12,289	12,172	117
	4,000	3,235	765
	5,717	4,982	735
	6,153	5,264	889
	85,000	95,570	-10,570
	8,803	6,159	2,644
	2,341	4,049	-1,708
	9,784	11,257	-1,473
	7,935	5,405	2,530
	8,501	8,372	129
	8,431	8,673	-242
	8,316	7,756	560
	6,053	6,778	-725
	9,929	5,954	3,975
	4,608	4,485	123
	15,691	17,791	-2,100
	7,600	7,310	290
	4,290	3,982	308
	4,902	4,954	-52
	13,188	12,665	523
	7,833	4,863	2,970
	6,273	5,731	542
	8,293	8,275	18
	436	441	-5
	8,069	8,171	-102
	3,528	3,802	-274
	8,425	7,302	1,123
	7,368	5,180	2,188
	8,760	8,801	-41
	7,738	7,265	473
	12,294	7,190	5,104
	12,129	7,752	4,377
	5,559	5,146	413
	7,879	7,889	-10
	153,900	137,439	16,461
	8,332	8,296	36
	17,148	17,541	-393
	4,743	4,584	159
	4,650	4,261	389
	4,597	5,256	-659
	7,276	6,573	703
	9,157	4,642	4,515
	10,287	9,021	1,266
	7,581	6,872	709
	11,115	12,445	-1,330
	7,396	4,964	2,432
	128,712	101,641	27,071
	6,344	5,149	1,195
	8,048	4,562	3,486
	4,264	4,403	-139
	8,789	8,788	1
	7,697	8,921	-1,224
	124,776	181,388	-56,612
	6,457	3,482	2,975
	9,421	9,562	-141
	7,285	5,312	1,973
	6,773	7,005	-232
	13,196	8,199	4,997
	154,302	153,505	797
			9,309

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			-719
b			3,452
c			1,378
d			-816
e			711
			-17
			6,146
			117
			765
			735
			889
			-10,570
			2,644
			-1,708
			-1,473
			2,530
			129
			-242
			560
			-725
			3,975
			123
			-2,100
			290
			308
			-52
			523
			2,970
			542
			18
			-5
			-102
			-274
			1,123
			2,188
			-41
			473
			5,104
			4,377
			413
			-10
			16,461
			36
			-393
			159
			389
			-659
			703
			4,515
			1,266
			709
			-1,330
			2,432
			27,071
			1,195
			3,486
			-139
			1
			-1,224
			-56,612
			2,975
			-141
			1,973
			-232
			4,997
			797

2	Capital gain net income or (net capital loss)	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7 If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7	2	92,760
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 ...................		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? Yes No

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	838,990	18,356,786	0.045705
2013	804,172	17,358,944	0.046326
2012	800,750	16,317,110	0.049074
2011	786,130	16,390,045	0.047964
2010	607,464	15,931,750	0.038129

Total of line 1, column (d) .....................

20.227198

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 . . .

0.04544

Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....

18,427,166

Multiply line 4 by line 3......................

837,330

Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........

4,100

Add lines 5 and 6........................

841,430

Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............

895,417

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	Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here and enter “N/A" on line 1.
	Date of ruling or determination letter: (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b	Domestic foundations that meet the section 4940(e) requirements in Part V, check	1	4,100
	hereand 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	4,100
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	4,100
6	Credits/Payments:

a	2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015	6a	10,175
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	10,175
8	Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check hereif 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.......		9
10	Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...		10	6,075
11	Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated tax2,050	Refunded	11	4,025

Part VII-A

Statements Regarding Activities

During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did

Yes

it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................

Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions

for definition)?.................................

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.

Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................

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

Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed

on foundation managers. bullet

Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......

If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.

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....

Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........

If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................

Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........

If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.

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?................

Yes

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..................................

Yes

Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)

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 .

Yes

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.............................

Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names

and addresses. ...............................

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Part VII-A

Statements Regarding Activities (continued)

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) .............

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).................

Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?

Yes

Website address bullet

The books are in care of bullet

US TRUST FIDUCIARY TAX SERVICES Telephone no. bullet

(888) 866-3275

Located at bullet

PO BOX 1802PROVIDENCERI ZIP+4 bullet

029011802

Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —Check here....... bullet

and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ...... bullet

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

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? YesNo

(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)

a disqualified person?......................YesNo

(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? YesNo

(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? YesNo

(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)?...............YesNo

(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.).......YesNo

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)? ........

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here........ bullet

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?.............

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)):

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?.............YesNo

If "Yes," list the years bullet

20, 20, 20, 20

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.) ..............

If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.

20, 20, 20, 20

Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at

any time during the year?......................YesNo

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.)..................

Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?

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?

Form 990-PF (2015)

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Part VII-B

Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)

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))? YesNo

(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry

on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............YesNo

(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? YesNo

(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described

in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)................YesNo

(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or

educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....YesNo

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)? ......

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here......... bullet

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?..........YesNo

If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).

Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on

a personal benefit contract?.....................YesNo

Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....

If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.

At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? YesNo

If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....

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-)
BANK OF AMERICA	CO-TTEE 1	130,357
225 FRANKLIN STREET BOSTON,MA02110	CO-TTEE 1	130,357
E P CHARLTON II	CO-TRUSTEE 1	4,684
PO BOX 9477 BOSTON,MA02205	CO-TRUSTEE 1	4,684
MICHAEL GARFIELD	CO-TRUSTEE 1	18,862
142 PELHAM ISLAND RD WAYLAND,MA01778	CO-TRUSTEE 1	18,862
STACEY CHARLTON	CO-TRUSTEE 1	14,177
3522 GREEN VALLEY ROAD RESCUE,CA95672	CO-TRUSTEE 1	14,177

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...................				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............. 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


2


All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3

Total. Add lines 1 through 3......................... bullet

Form 990-PF (2015)

Page 8

Part X

Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)

Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes:

Average monthly fair market value of securities...................

18,244,735

Average of monthly cash balances.......................

463,048

Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................

Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................

18,707,783

Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and

1c (attach detailed explanation) .............

Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................

Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................

18,707,783

Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see

instructions) .............................

280,617

Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4

18,427,166

Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................

921,358

Part XI

Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here bullet

and do not complete this part.)

Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................

921,358

Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......

4,100

Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...

Add lines 2a and 2b............................

4,100

Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............

917,258

Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................

Add lines 3 and 4............................

917,258

Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................

Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...

917,258

Part XII

Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)

Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:

Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........

895,417

Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................

Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes...............................

Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:

Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................

Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................

Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4

895,417

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).................

4,100

Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............

891,317

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)

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					917,258
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
a Enter amount for 2014 only.......				774,244
b Total for prior years:20, 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......	0
fTotal of lines 3a through e........		0
4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
XII, line 4: $ 895,417
a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a				774,244
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.....					121,173
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus		0
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015.		0			0
(If an amount appears in column (d), the same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6Enter the net total of each column as indicated below:
a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5		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 ..........					796,085
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)

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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 section4942(j)(3) or4942(j)(5)

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	(e) Total

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

if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. (see instructions) to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d.

aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:

bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:

cAny submission deadlines:

dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:

Form 990-PF (2015)

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)		Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
aPaid during the year
NARRAGANSETT COUNCIL 79 SWANSEA MALL DRIVE SWA NSEA,MA02777	N/A	PC	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	7,000
UNITED WAY OF FALL RIVER 80 N MAIN STREET FALL RIVER,MA02720	N/A	PC	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	70,000
SOUTH COAST HOSPITAL GROUP 101 PAGE STREET NEW BEDFORD,MA02740	N/A	PC	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	400,000
UNIVERSITY OF MASS 285 OLD WESTPORT ROAD NORTH DARTMOUTH,MA02747	N/A	PC	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	300,000
Total ................................. 3a				777,000

bApproved for future payment

Total ................................. 3b

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	(e) Related or exempt function income (See instructions.)
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	425,924
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	92,760
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..
11 Other revenue: a
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..				518,684

13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................

13518,684

(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)

Part XVI-B

Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes

Line No.	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)

Page 13

Part XVII

Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations

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

Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:

(1) Cash...................................

1a(1)

(2) Other assets.................................

1a(2)

Other transactions:

(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................

1b(1)

(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................

1b(2)

(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................

1b(3)

(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................

1b(4)

(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................

1b(5)

(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................

1b(6)

Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............

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

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?...........YesNo

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.
				May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown below (see instr.)? Yes No
	Signature of officer or trustee	Date	Title

Paid Preparer Use Only	Print/Type preparer's name	Preparer's Signature	Date	Check if self- employed	PTIN
	Firm's name				Firm's EIN
	Firm's address				Phone no.

Form 990-PF (2015)

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Special Condition Description

- TIN:

TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule

Name:

IDA S CHARLTON CHARITY FD UA

EIN:

04-6009559

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
TAX PREPARATION FEE - BOA	1,250			1,250

- TIN:

TY 2015 GeneralExplanationAttachment

Name:

IDA S CHARLTON CHARITY FD UA

EIN:

04-6009559

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
FEDERAL FOOTNOTE	PART VIII LIST OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS	THE COMPENSATION SHOWN ON THE RETURN THAT IS PAID TO BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. AS CORPORATE TRUSTEE IS NOT CALCULATED BASED UPON AN HOURLY RATE FOR THE TIME SPENT BY THE TRUSTEE; RATHER, BANK OF AMERICA'S COMPENSATION AS CORPORATE TRUSTEE IS CALCULATED USING A MARKET VALUE FEE SCHEDULE. THE TRUST OFFICER'S TIME SPENT PERFORMING ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS FOUNDATION AVERAGES ONE HOUR PER WEEK. IN ADDITION, TIME IS SPENT BY OTHER STAFF MEMBERS FOR RECORDKEEPING, INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INCOME COLLECTION, RENDERING STATEMENTS AND ACCOUNTINGS, REGULATORY REPORTING, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, AND TAX SERVICES.

- TIN:

TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule

Name:

IDA S CHARLTON CHARITY FD UA

EIN:

04-6009559

Name of Stock	End of Year Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
922908751 VANGUARD SMALL-CAP E	651,120	885,120
30231G102 EXXON MOBIL CORP COM	113,017	292,702
674599105 OCCIDENTAL PETE CORP	106,869	82,484
806857108 SCHLUMBERGER LTD COM	92,747	99,394
369550108 GENERAL DYNAMICS COR	97,674	94,778
88579Y101 3M CO COM	91,239	150,640
913017109 UNITED TECHNOLOGIES	72,487	110,000
437076102 HOME DEPOT INC COM	150,907	204,988
191216100 COCA COLA CO COM	177,487	180,217
713448108 PEPSICO INC COM	96,010	196,343
718172109 PHILIP MORRIS INTL I	136,467	157,359
742718109 PROCTER & GAMBLE CO	108,100	223,142
478160104 JOHNSON & JOHNSON CO	156,655	249,096
717081103 PFIZER INC COM	183,420	196,908
46625H100 J P MORGAN CHASE & C	133,436	246,622
949746101 WELLS FARGO & CO NEW	163,255	258,754
037833100 APPLE INC COM	429,527	561,036
17275R102 CISCO SYS INC COM	52,646	149,624
459200101 INTERNATIONAL BUSINE	13,012	124,546
594918104 MICROSOFT CORP COM	355,209	404,449
747525103 QUALCOMM INC COM
00206R102 AT&T INC COM	202,938	186,330
19763T889 COLUMBIA INCOME OPPO	304,706	274,173
1261291M7 INTERM GOVT/CREDIT B	2,400,109	2,263,388
438516106 HONEYWELL INTL INC C	104,343	146,034
023135106 AMAZON COM INC COM	148,257	277,115
254687106 DISNEY WALT CO COM D	117,420	186,517
580135101 MCDONALDS CORP COM	155,812	186,661
00287Y109 ABBVIE INC COM	38,194	93,895
375558103 GILEAD SCIENCES INC	97,606	142,172
38259P508 GOOGLE INC CL A COM
92826C839 VISA INC CL A COM	104,978	160,916
74253Q747 PRINCIPAL MIDCAP BLE	867,200	895,036
19765Y852 COLUMBIA EMERGING MA	721,550	658,625
13057Q107 CALIFORNIA RESOURCES
166764100 CHEVRON CORP COM	222,763	169,125
20825C104 CONOCOPHILLIPS COM	134,124	87,777
260543103 DOW CHEM CO COM	90,196	93,179
61166W101 MONSANTO CO NEW COM	89,961	77,338
097023105 BOEING CO COM	103,993	120,733
369604103 GENERAL ELEC CO COM	255,142	301,221
907818108 UNION PAC CORP COM
20030N101 COMCAST CORP NEW CL	154,299	157,158
345370860 FORD MTR CO DEL COM	79,916	79,186
654106103 NIKE INC CL B	90,438	119,375
90130A101 TWENTY-FIRST CENTY F	88,050	67,900
126650100 CVS HEALTH CORP COM	122,084	164,742
931142103 WAL-MART STORES INC	140,870	110,953
031162100 AMGEN INC COM	121,875	123,371
09062X103 BIOGEN IDEC INC COM	77,649	73,524
110122108 BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB	104,406	122,790
585055106 MEDTRONIC INC COM
58933Y105 MERCK & CO INC NEW C	167,994	149,745
025816109 AMERICAN EXPRESS CO	126,436	95,979
026874784 AMERICAN INTL GROUP	144,018	165,460
084670702 BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY I	245,590	226,449
172967424 CITIGROUP INC NEW CO	168,521	161,460
38141G104 GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP	113,666	107,237
57636Q104 MASTERCARD INC CL A	99,915	113,424
902973304 US BANCORP DEL COM N	176,854	171,747
38259P706 GOOGLE INC COM CL C
428236103 HEWLETT PACKARD CO C
458140100 INTEL CORP COM	176,528	179,657
68389X105 ORACLE CORP COM	133,859	122,741
92343V104 VERIZON COMMUNICATIO	195,521	179,565
19765P547 COLUMBIA REAL ESTATE	100,000	104,215
19765H362 COLUMBIA SHORT TERM	2,000,000	1,983,920
1261292H7 INTERNATIONAL EQUITY	938,690	842,456
247361702 DELTA AIR LINES INC	130,680	136,863
91324P102 UNITEDHEALTH GROUP I	149,300	147,050
00971T101 AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES	125,705	108,418
02079K107 ALPHABET INC CL C CO	146,750	212,486
02079K305 ALPHABET INC CL A CO	148,140	217,843
30303M102 FACEBOOK INC CL A CO	150,817	205,134
40434L105 HP INC COM	36,621	25,397
42824C109 HEWLETT PACKARD ENTE	41,048	32,604

- TIN:

TY 2015 OtherDecreasesSchedule

Name:

IDA S CHARLTON CHARITY FD UA

EIN:

04-6009559

Description	Amount
CTF COST ADJUSTMENT	4,985
SECURITIES ADJ	395
ROUNDING	4

- TIN:

TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule

Name:

IDA S CHARLTON CHARITY FD UA

EIN:

04-6009559

Description	Revenue and Expenses per Books	Net Investment Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
OTHER ALLOCABLE EXPENSE-PRINCI	1,421	1,421	0
OTHER ALLOCABLE EXPENSE-INCOME	1,421	1,421	0
STATE FILING FEE	125	0	125

- TIN:

TY 2015 OtherIncreasesSchedule

Name:

IDA S CHARLTON CHARITY FD UA

EIN:

04-6009559

Description	Amount
TYE INCOME ADJ	701

- TIN:

TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule

Name:

IDA S CHARLTON CHARITY FD UA

EIN:

04-6009559

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
GRANTMAKING FEES - BOA	47,380			47,380

- TIN:

TY 2015 TaxesSchedule

Name:

IDA S CHARLTON CHARITY FD UA

EIN:

04-6009559

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income
FOREIGN TAXES	3,996	3,996
EXCISE TAX - PRIOR YEAR	12,129	0
EXCISE TAX ESTIMATES	10,175	0
FOREIGN TAXES ON NONQUALIFIED	2,873	2,873