Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2015
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
Name of foundation
RODMAN FORD SALES INC CHARITABLE TRUST
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)ROUTE ONE
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
FOXBORO, MA02035
A Employer identification number

22-2780804
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(508) 698-4001
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$57,262
J 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) 370,202
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 24 24 24
4 Dividends and interest from securities...      
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10  
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a  
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 0
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 370,226 24 24
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0 0 0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule).......        
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...        
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... 6,724 0 0 0
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 6,724 0 0 0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 335,768 335,768
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 342,492 0 0 335,768
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 27,734
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 24
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 24
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)
Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 29,528 57,262 57,262
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........      
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 29,528 57,262 57,262
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 0 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted.................. 29,528 57,262
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 29,528 57,262
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 29,528 57,262
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
29,528
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
27,734
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
57,262
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
57,262
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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.)
1a
b
c
d
e
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable)
(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale
(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a
b
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69
(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7
Bracket 2  
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 294,976 27,034 10.911297
2013 307,959 42,000 7.332357
2012 253,826 51,136 4.963744
2011 277,554 31,930 8.692578
2010 350,099 45,398 7.711771
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
239.611747
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
7.922349
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
35,271
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
279,429
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
0
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
279,429
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
335,768
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 0
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 0
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 0
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a  
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 0
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 0
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet   RefundedBullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
  • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletMA
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2015 or the taxable year beginning in 2015 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletDONALD E RODMAN Telephone no.bullet (508) 698-4001

    Located atbulletROUTE ONEFOXBOROMA ZIP+4bullet02035
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.......bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2015, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
     
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2015 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2015.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position
    (c) Compensation
    (If not paid, enter
    -0-)
    (d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    DONALD E RODMAN TRUSTEE
    1.00
    0 0 0
    11 HOOSIC DRIVE
    CANTON,MA02021
    GENE D RODMAN TRUSTEE
    1.00
    0 0 0
    100 MATTHEW LANE APT202
    BRAINTREE,MA02184
    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 THE FOUNDATION MADE CONTRIBUTIONS TO OVER 150 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS THIS YEAR. 6,724
    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.........................bullet0
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    0
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    35,808
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    35,808
    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
    35,808
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    537
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    35,271
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    1,764
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    1,764
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
     
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    0
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    1,764
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    1,764
    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
    1,764
    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
    335,768
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    335,768
    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
    0
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    335,768
    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.
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    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 1,764
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010...... 347,829
    b From 2011...... 275,957
    c From 2012...... 251,269
    d From 2013...... 305,859
    e From 2014...... 293,624
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 1,474,538
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 335,768
    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..... 1,764
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 334,004
    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 1,808,542
    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 ..........
    0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......
    0
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...
    347,829
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
    1,460,713
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011.... 275,957
    b Excess from 2012.... 251,269
    c Excess from 2013.... 305,859
    d Excess from 2014.... 293,624
    e Excess from 2015.... 334,004
    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).)
    DONALD E RODMAN
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    DONALD E RODMAN RFS CHARITABLE TRUS
    ROUTE ONE
    FOXBORO,MA02035
    (508) 698-4001
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    NONE
    cAny submission deadlines:
    NONE
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    NONE
    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
    DON & MARILYN RODMAN FOUNDATION
    10 LINCOLN RD
    FOXBORO,MA02035
    COMMON BOARD   CHARITABLE 20,000
    CELEBRATION FOR KIDS
    10 LINCOLN RD
    FOXBORO,MA02035
    COMMON BOARD   CHARITABLE 15,000
    KMC PRODUCTIONS
    150 WOODS RD
    BRAINTREE,MA02184
    COMMON BOARD   CHARITABLE 11,295
    BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF DORCHESTER
    35 DEER STREET
    BOSTON,MA02124
    N/A   CHARITABLE 11,000
    RON BURTON TRAINING VILLAGE
    PO BOX 2
    HUBBARDSTON,MA01452
    N/A   CHARITABLE 10,000
    CELEBRATION FOR KIDS
    10 LINCOLN RD
    FOXBORO,MA02035
    COMMON BOARD   CHARITABLE 10,000
    THE SPORTS MUSEUM
    100 LEGEND WAY
    BOSTON,MA02114
    N/A   CHARITABLE 10,000
    CANTON ART'S COUNCIL
    CANTON HIGHT SCHOOL 900 WASHINGTON
    ST
    CANTON,MA02021
    N/A   CHARITABLE 7,500
    MARK WHALBERG'S YOUTH FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 610287
    NEWTON CENTER,MA02461
    N/A   CHARITABLE 7,000
    CELEBRATION FOR KIDS (LENA HINZMAN)
    10 LINCOLN RD
    FOXBORO,MA02035
    COMMON BOARD   CHARITABLE 6,000
    CELEBRATION FOR KIDS
    10 LINCOLN RD
    FOXBORO,MA02035
    COMMON BOARD   CHARITABLE 5,275
    CANTON DISCRETIONARY FUND
    10 LINCOLN RD
    FOXBORO,MA02035
    COMMON BOARD   CHARITABLE 5,000
    CANTON DISCRETIONARY FUND
    10 LINCOLN RD
    FOXBORO,MA02035
    COMMON BOARD   CHARITABLE 5,000
    CANTON POLICE ASSOCIATION
    1492 WASHINGTON STREET
    CANTON,MA02021
    N/A   CHARITABLE 5,000
    BIG SISTERS ASSOC OF GREATER BOSTON
    161 MASSACHUSETTS AVE
    BOSTON,MA02115
    N/A   CHARITABLE 5,000
    OPERATION PROGRESS
    10221 COMPTON AVE
    LOS ANGELES,CA90002
    N/A   CHARITABLE 5,000
    RB FOUNDATION
    2130 PROVIDENCE HIGHWAY
    WALPOLE,MA02035
    N/A   CHARITABLE 5,000
    BOSTON METAL OF HONOR COMMUNITIES
    10 LINCOLN RD
    FOXBORO,MA02035
    N/A   CHARITABLE 5,000
    CANTON DISCRETIONARY FUND
    10 LINCOLN RD
    FOXBORO,MA02035
    COMMON BOARD   CHARITABLE 5,000
    SPAN INC
    105 CHAUNCY ST
    BOSTON,MA02011
    N/A   CHARITABLE 5,000
    BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER
    801 MASS AVE
    BOSTON,MA02114
    N/A   CHARITABLE 5,000
    BIG SISTER OF GREATER BOSTON
    161 MASSACHUSETTS AVE
    BOSTON,MA02035
    N/A   CHARITABLE 5,000
    JEWISH BIG BROTHER
    333 NAHANTON STREET
    NEWTON CENTER,MA02154
    N/A   CHARITABLE 5,000
    CANTON DISCRETIONARY FUND
    10 LINCOLN RD
    FOXBORO,MA02035
    COMMON BOARD   CHARITABLE 5,000
    SCHOOL ON WHEELS
    790 WEST CHESTNUT ST
    BOSTON,MA02124
    N/A   CHARITABLE 4,500
    BIG SISTER OF BOSTON
    161 MASSACHUSETTS AVE
    BOSTON,MA02115
    N/A   CHARITABLE 4,000
    RODMAN FORD-FOXBORO HIGH SCHOOL
    60 SOUTH ST
    FOXBORO,MA02035
    N/A   CHARITABLE 3,900
    CELEBRATION FOR KIDS (BRETT RODMAN)
    10 LINCOLN RD
    FOXBORO,MA02035
    COMMON BOARD   CHARITABLE 3,068
    THE BOSTON FOUNDATION
    75 ARLINGTON STREET
    BOSTON,MA02116
    N/A   CHARITABLE 3,000
    OUTSIDE THE BOX
    300 1ST AVE SUITE 300
    NEEDHAM,MA02494
    N/A   CHARITABLE 3,000
    CAMP HARBOR VIEW
    200 CLAREDON STREET
    BOSTON,MA02116
    N/A   CHARITABLE 3,000
    WILDFLOWER CAMP FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 8116
    WELLESLEY HILLS,MA02481
    N/A   CHARITABLE 3,000
    PROJECT PLACE
    1145 WASHINGTON STREET
    BOSTON,MA02118
    N/A   CHARITABLE 2,500
    SHARE OUR STRENGTH
    647 COLUMBUS AVE
    BOSTON,MA02114
    N/A   CHARITABLE 2,500
    JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT
    400 FIFTH AVE SUITE 300
    BOSTON,MA02118
    N/A   CHARITABLE 2,500
    TEMPLE KOL TIKVAH
    9 DUNBAR ST
    SHARON,MA02067
    N/A   CHARITABLE 2,500
    SOCIETY OF ST JAMES THE APOSTLE
    24 CLARK ST
    BOSTON,MA02109
    N/A   CHARITABLE 2,500
    DOROTHY NASH JOHNSON
    10 LINCOLN RD
    FOXBORO,MA02035
    N/A   CHARITABLE 2,500
    FRANKLIN PREFORMANING ARTS
    PO BOX 16
    FRANKIN,MA02038
    N/A   CHARITABLE 2,500
    CITIZENS FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE
    44 SCHOOL STEET 400
    BOSTON,MA02108
    N/A   CHARITABLE 2,500
    RAISING A READER
    9B HAMILTON PLACE
    BOSTON,MA02108
    N/A   CHARITABLE 2,500
    CELEBRATION FOR KIDS (CCHAPLIN)
    10 LINCOLN RD
    FOXBORO,MA02035
    COMMON BOARD   CHARITABLE 2,490
    CELEBRATION FOR KIDS-CCHAPLIN
    10 LINCOLN RD
    FOXBORO,MA02035
    COMMON BOARD   CHARITABLE 2,430
    CELEBRATION FOR KIDS (DHC BOSTON)
    10 LINCOLN RD
    FOXBORO,MA02035
    COMMON BOARD   CHARITABLE 2,290
    SPORTSMEN TENNIS CLUB
    950 BLUE HILL AVE
    DORCHESTER,MA02124
    N/A   CHARITABLE 2,000
    SHALOH HOUSE CHABAD
    29 CHESTNUT HILL AVE
    BRIGHTON,MA02135
    N/A   CHARITABLE 2,000
    CROSSROADS FOR KIDS
    119 MYRTLE STREET
    DUXBURY,MA02332
    N/A   CHARITABLE 2,000
    SHALOH HOUSE
    29 CHESTNUT HILL AVE
    BRIGHTON,MA02135
    N/A   CHARITABLE 2,000
    SHALOH HOUSE
    29 CHESTNUT HILL AVE
    BRIGHTON,MA02135
    N/A   CHARITABLE 2,000
    CELEBRATION FOR KIDS (LENA HINZMAN)
    10 LINCOLN RD
    FOXBORO,MA02035
    COMMON BOARD   CHARITABLE 2,000
    SHALOH HOUSE
    50 ETHYL WAY
    STOUGHTON,MA02072
    N/A   CHARITABLE 2,000
    SHALOH HOUSE
    50 ETHYL WAY
    STOUGHTON,MA02072
    N/A   CHARITABLE 2,000
    SHALOH HOUSE
    50 ETHYL WAY
    STOUGHTON,MA02072
    N/A   CHARITABLE 2,000
    TWELFTH BAPTIST CHURCH
    160 WARREN STREET
    ROXBURY,MA02135
    N/A   CHARITABLE 2,000
    RON BURTON TRAINING VILLAGE
    PO BOX 2
    HUBBARDSTON,MA04152
    N/A   CHARITABLE 1,645
    300 NEW ENGLAND
    ONE FRANKLIN PARK RD
    DORCHESTER,MA02021
    N/A   CHARITABLE 1,500
    LABOURE CENTER
    275 WEST BROADWAY
    SOBOSTON,MA02127
    N/A   CHARITABLE 1,500
    BOSTON HEALTH CARE FOR THE HOMELESS
    780 ALBANY STREET
    BOSTON,MA02118
    N/A   CHARITABLE 1,500
    RAISLING A READER
    9B HAMILTON PLACE
    BOSTON,MA02118
    N/A   CHARITABLE 1,500
    BETHANY HEALTH CARE CENTER
    97 BETHANY RD
    FRAMINGHAM,MA01702
    N/A   CHARITABLE 1,500
    SHARON WASON MEMORIAL FUND
    40 SOUTH STREET
    FOXBORO,MA02035
    N/A   CHARITABLE 1,500
    DAV-5K
    C/O THE STATE HOUSE 546
    BOSTON,MA02133
    N/A   CHARITABLE 1,500
    CHRISTOPHER CATENESE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 2661
    WESTWOOD,MA02090
    N/A   CHARITABLE 1,500
    CHARITY SPORTS PHOTOS
    10 LINCOLN RD
    FOXBORO,MA02035
    COMMON BOARD   CHARITABLE 1,440
    CHARLES RIVER CENTER
    55 EAST MALITA HIGHWAY
    NEEDHAM,MA02494
    N/A   CHARITABLE 1,250
    BRANDEIS NATIONAL COMMITTEE
    415 SOUTH STREET
    WALTHAM,MA02454
    N/A   CHARITABLE 1,000
    WALPOLE HIGH SCHOOL
    275 COMMON ST
    WALPOLE,MA02081
    N/A   CHARITABLE 1,000
    IRELAND FUND
    211 CONGRESS STREET
    BOSTON,MA02110
    N/A   CHARITABLE 1,000
    SISTER OF ST JOSEPH
    637 CAMBRIDGE STREET
    BRIGHTON,MA02135
    N/A   CHARITABLE 1,000
    CANTON HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS
    900 WASHINGTON STREET
    CANTON,MA02021
    N/A   CHARITABLE 1,000
    COMMUNITY SERVING
    18 MARBURY TERRACE
    JAMAICA PLAIN,MA02130
    N/A   CHARITABLE 1,000
    THE JESUITS
    PO BOX 9199
    WATERTOWN,MA02471
    N/A   CHARITABLE 1,000
    EDMUND BRABANTS MEMORIAL FUND
    90 SHARON CT
    BRIDGEWATER,MA02324
    N/A   CHARITABLE 1,000
    OLD COLONY HOSPICE
    1 CREDIT UNION WAY
    RANDOLPH,MA02368
    N/A   CHARITABLE 1,000
    MARY ANNE BRETT FOOD PANTRY
    7 WEDMORE STREET
    DORCHESTER,MA02124
    N/A   CHARITABLE 1,000
    MARY ANNE BRETT FOOD PANTRY
    7 WEDMORE STREET
    DORCHESTER,MA02124
    N/A   CHARITABLE 1,000
    SOUTH BOSTON NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE
    136 H STREET
    SO BOSTON,MA02127
    N/A   CHARITABLE 1,000
    BASMI
    10 CHRISTY DR
    BROCKTON,MA02301
    N/A   CHARITABLE 1,000
    CANTON TOWN CLUB
    PO BOX 35
    CANTON,MA02021
    N/A   CHARITABLE 1,000
    FATHER BILLS MAINSPRING
    422 WASHINGTON STREET
    QUINCY,MA02169
    N/A   CHARITABLE 1,000
    DR MARTIN DUNNE FOUNDATION
    150 MORRISSEY BLVD
    BOSTON,MA02125
    N/A   CHARITABLE 1,000
    RFK CHILDRENS ACTION CORP
    11 BEACON STREET SUITE 820
    BOSTON,MA02108
    N/A   CHARITABLE 1,000
    PAN MASS CHALLENGE
    77 4TH AVE
    NEEDHAM,MA02494
    N/A   CHARITABLE 1,000
    THE FORSYTH INSTITUTE
    245 FRUIT STREET
    CAMBRIDGE,MA02142
    N/A   CHARITABLE 1,000
    HARMON MARCUS FUND
    11 MARY WAY
    FOXBORO,MA02035
    N/A   CHARITABLE 1,000
    DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
    99 PLEASANT GARDEN RD
    CANTON,MA02035
    N/A   CHARITABLE 1,000
    BAILEY'S TEAM FOR AUTISM
    164 WESTDALE AVE
    NO ATTLEBORO,MA02760
    N/A   CHARITABLE 1,000
    DANIELLE STRUZZIERYS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
    8 WARREN ST
    HULL,MA02045
    N/A   CHARITABLE 1,000
    HARBOR TO THE BAY
    PO BOX 990243
    BOSTON,MA02199
    N/A   CHARITABLE 1,000
    CANTON HIGH SCHOOL BOOSTERS CLUB
    900 WASHINGTON STREET
    CANTON,MA02021
    N/A   CHARITABLE 1,000
    JOE ANDRUZZI FOUNDATION
    200 CHAUNCY STREET
    MANSFIELD,MA02048
    N/A   CHARITABLE 1,000
    CANTON YOUTH HOCKEY
    PO BOX 215
    CANTON,MA02021
    N/A   CHARITABLE 1,000
    CARE TO COMMUNITIES
    1320 CENTRE STREET
    NEWTON CENTER,MA02459
    N/A   CHARITABLE 1,000
    CARITAS COMMUNITIES
    25 BRAINTREE HILL PK
    BRAINTREE,MA02184
    N/A   CHARITABLE 1,000
    CELEBRATION FOR KIDS
    10 LINCOLN RD
    FOXBORO,MA02035
    COMMON BOARD   CHARITABLE 924
    AMX-CELEBRATION FOR KIDS
    10 LINCOLN RD
    FOXBORO,MA02035
    COMMON BOARD   CHARITABLE 893
    CELEBRATION FOR KIDS (M MILLER)
    10 LINCOLN RD
    FOXBORO,MA02035
    COMMON BOARD   CHARITABLE 890
    CELEBRATION FOR KIDS (AUCTION ITEMS)
    10 LINCOLN RD
    FOXBORO,MA02035
    COMMON BOARD   CHARITABLE 875
    PAN MASS CHALLENGE
    77 4TH AVE
    NEEDHAM,MA02494
    N/A   CHARITABLE 750
    THE ELIOT NORTON AWARD
    2 PARK PLAZA
    BOSTON,MA02116
    N/A   CHARITABLE 600
    THE CAM NEELY FOUNDATION FOR CANCER
    30 WINTER ST SUITE 2
    BOSTON,MA02108
    N/A   CHARITABLE 600
    HURLEY ELEMETARY SCHOOL
    70 WORCESTER STREET
    BOSTON,MA02118
    N/A   CHARITABLE 552
    CANTON LITTLE LEAGUE
    5 TRUDY TERRACE
    CANTON,MA02116
    N/A   CHARITABLE 550
    THE JIMMY FUND
    77 4TH AVE
    NEEDHAM,MA02494
    N/A   CHARITABLE 500
    MY BROTHERS KEEPER
    PO BOX 338
    NO EASTON,MA02356
    N/A   CHARITABLE 500
    WALPOLE POP WARNER
    21 WINDSOR RD
    EAST WALPOLE,MA02032
    N/A   CHARITABLE 500
    AMERICAN STUDENT CHARITIES
    100 CAMBRIDE STREET
    BOSTON,MA02114
    N/A   CHARITABLE 500
    FRIENDS OF BETH
    10 LINCOLN RD
    FOXBORO,MA02035
    N/A   CHARITABLE 500
    HUNAKAI STUDIO OF ART
    263 CENTRAL ST
    FOXBORO,MA02035
    N/A   CHARITABLE 500
    GROSSMAN FAMILY FUND
    130 WESTCHESTER DR
    CANTON,MA02021
    N/A   CHARITABLE 500
    FOXBORO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
    60 SOUTH STREET
    FOXBORO,MA02035
    N/A   CHARITABLE 500
    SCHOOL ON WHEELS
    790 WEST CHESTNUT ST
    NEEDHAM,MA02494
    N/A   CHARITABLE 500
    FOXBORO JAYCEES
    8 POND AVE
    FOXBORO,MA02035
    N/A   CHARITABLE 500
    SPECIAL OLYMPICS
    512 FOREST STREET
    MARLBOROUGH,MA01752
    N/A   CHARITABLE 500
    NOTRE DAME MONTESSORI SCHOOL
    265 MT VERNON STREET
    DORCHESTER,MA02125
    N/A   CHARITABLE 500
    LABOURE CENTER
    275 WEST BROADWAY
    DORCHESTER,MA02108
    N/A   CHARITABLE 500
    MY BROTHERS KEEPER
    PO BOX 338
    NO EASTON,MA02356
    N/A   CHARITABLE 500
    SUNSET POINT CAMP
    169 COURT STREET
    BROCKTON,MA02302
    N/A   CHARITABLE 500
    COLLEGE BOUND
    18 SAMOSET ST
    DORCHESTER,MA02021
    N/A   CHARITABLE 500
    PAN MASS CHALLENGE
    77 4TH AVE
    NEEDHAM,MA02494
    N /A   CHARITABLE 500
    GO FUND ME
    AARON RICE BRIDLE PATH RD
    PLAINVILLE,MA02762
    N/A   CHARITABLE 500
    THE BASE
    11 WALNUT PARK
    ROXBURY,MA02119
    N/A   CHARITABLE 500
    TRAVIS ROY FOUNDATION
    75 STATE ST
    BOSTON,MA02109
    N/A   CHARITABLE 500
    THE GREATER BOSTON FOOD BANK
    70 SOUTH BAY AVE
    BOSTON,MA02118
    N/A   CHARITABLE 500
    MARK MAYNARD
    10 LINCOLN RD
    FOXBORO,MA02035
    N/A   CHARITABLE 500
    DANIEL'S TABLE
    102 FOUNTAIN STREET
    FRAMINGHAM,MA01702
    N/A   CHARITABLE 500
    CATHOLIC CHARITIES BOSTON
    51 SLEEPER ST
    BOSTON,MA02101
    N/A   CHARITABLE 500
    BOSTON POLICE RELIEF ASSOC
    1249 HYDE PARK AVE
    HYDE PARK,MA02136
    N/A   CHARITABLE 500
    POR CRISTO
    77 WARREN ST
    BOSTON,MA02135
    N/A   CHARITABLE 500
    PAN MASS CHALLENGE
    77 4TH AVE
    NEEDHAM,MA02194
    N/A   CHARITABLE 450
    EJB MEMORIAL
    C/O TD BANK 127 SOUTH ST
    CANTON,MA02021
    N/A   CHARITABLE 400
    BAMSI
    10 CHRISTY DR
    BROCKTON,MA02301
    N/A   CHARITABLE 400
    BULLDOG HOCKEY
    35 SULLIVAN WAY
    CANTON,MA02021
    N/A   CHARITABLE 400
    CANTON COMMUNITY THEATRE
    95 WASHINGTON STREET
    CANTON,MA02021
    N/A   CHARITABLE 350
    VETERENS OF MASS
    306 WINTHROP STREET
    TAUNTON,MA02780
    N/A   CHARITABLE 300
    CANTON HIGH SCHOOL ALL NIGHT GRADUATION
    183 SHERMAN ST
    CANTON,MA02021
    N/A   CHARITABLE 300
    AAUW-CANTON BRANCH
    38 CEDARCREST RD
    CANTON,MA02021
    N/A   CHARITABLE 300
    NPHUSA
    265 WILLARD ST
    QUINCY,MA02169
    N/A   CHARITABLE 300
    GREYHOUND FRIENDS
    167 SADDLE HILLS RD
    CANTON,MA02021
    N/A   CHARITABLE 300
    THE BRIDGE CENTER
    470 PINE ST
    BRIDGEWATER,MA02324
    N/A   CHARITABLE 300
    KING PHILLIP POP WARNER FOOTBALL
    PO BOX 671
    WRENTHAM,MA02093
    N/A   CHARITABLE 300
    MISS JUNIOR TEEN
    10 LINCOLN RD
    FOXBORO,MA02035
    N/A   CHARITABLE 300
    BOBBY MARKS MEMORIAL
    64 PARKSIDE AVE
    BRAINTREE,MA02184
    N/A   CHARITABLE 300
    OLD COLONY HOSPICE
    1 CREDIT UNION WAY
    SHARON,MA02067
    N/A   CHARITABLE 300
    THE SCOTT HERR MEMORIAL
    1 ROBERTS RD
    CANTON,MA02021
    N/A   CHARITABLE 300
    CSI CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    453 SO MAIN ST
    ATTLEBORO,MA02703
    N/A   CHARITABLE 300
    DRESS FOR SUCCESS
    989 COMMONWEALTH AVE
    BOSTON,MA02115
    N/A   CHARITABLE 300
    HOCKOMOCK YMCA
    300 ELMWOOD ST
    NO ATTLEBORO,MA02760
    N/A   CHARITABLE 300
    FOXBORO FUND
    40 SOUTH ST
    FOXBORO,MA02035
    N/A   CHARITABLE 300
    LABOURE CENTER
    275 WEST BROADWAY
    SO BOSTON,MA02127
    N/A   CHARITABLE 300
    GREYHOUND FRIENDS
    167 SADDLE HILLS RD
    HOPKINGTON,MA01748
    N/A   CHARITABLE 300
    CUMBERLAND LINCOLN BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
    PO BOX 7505
    CUMERLAND,RI02864
    N/A   CHARITABLE 300
    THE SPORTS MUSEUM
    100 LEGEND WAY
    BOSTON,MA02114
    N/A   CHARITABLE 300
    NORFOLK GIRLS SOFTBALL
    PO BOX 467
    NORFOLK,MA02056
    N/A   CHARITABLE 250
    FRIENDS OF NORFOLK
    139 MAIN ST
    NORFOLK,MA02056
    N/A   CHARITABLE 250
    DEAN S LUCE SCHOOL
    45 INDEPENDENCE ST
    CANTON,MA02021
    N/A   CHARITABLE 250
    NORFOLK LIONS CLUB
    PO BOX 406
    NORFOLK,MA02056
    N/A   CHARITABLE 250
    SAGRA
    PO BOX 3696
    SO ATTLEBORO,MA02703
    N/A   CHARITABLE 250
    THE FRIENDS OF NORRIS COTTON CANCER CENTER
    1 MEDICAL CENTER DR
    LEBANON,NH03756
    N/A   CHARITABLE 250
    MASSACHUSETTS MARITIME ACADEMY
    101 ACADEMY DR
    BUZZARDS BAY,MA02532
    N/A   CHARITABLE 250
    PAN MASS CHALLENGE
    77 4TH AVE
    NEEDHAM,MA02494
    N/A   CHARITABLE 250
    MASS HOSPITAL SCHOOL
    RANDOLPH STREET
    CANTON,MA02021
    N/A   CHARITABLE 250
    THE HOME FOR LITTLE WANDERERS
    271 HUNTINGTON AVE
    BOSTON,MA02115
    N/A   CHARITABLE 250
    RIDGE CHARITABLE TRUST
    700 WEST STREET
    BRAINTREE,MA02184
    N/A   CHARITABLE 250
    STONEHILL COLLEGE HOCKEY
    320 WASHINGTON ST
    STOUGHTON,MA02072
    N/A   CHARITABLE 250
    THE GRID IRON CLUB
    PO BOX 571
    IPSWICH,MA01938
    N/A   CHARITABLE 250
    NORTON BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
    PO BOX 220
    NORTON,MA02056
    N/A   CHARITABLE 250
    ALZHIEMERS ASSOCIATION
    EPOCH OF SHARON
    SHARON,MA02067
    N/A   CHARITABLE 250
    BRISTOL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
    777 ELSBREE ST
    FALL RIVER,MA02720
    N/A   CHARITABLE 250
    FOXBORO LADY HOOPSTERS
    13 DANIELS STREET
    FOXBORO,MA02035
    N/A   CHARITABLE 250
    WAMPANOAG ROAD RACE
    PO BOX 2526
    ATTLEBORO FALLS,MA02760
    N/A   CHARITABLE 250
    WALPOLE LITTLE LEAGUE
    4 KENNEDY LANE
    WALPOLE,MA02081
    N/A   CHARITABLE 200
    WALPOLE REBEL BASKETBALL
    14 JOAL AVE
    WALPOLE,MA02081
    N/A   CHARITABLE 200
    OLD POST ROAD ELEMENTRY PARENT ADISORY
    99 OLD POST RD
    WALPOLE,MA02081
    N/A   CHARITABLE 200
    CYSTIC FIBROSIS
    505 VILLAGE LANE
    BELLLINGHAM,MA02019
    N/A   CHARITABLE 200
    DORCASS INTERACTIVE
    220 ELMWOOD AVE
    PROVIDENCE,RI02907
    N/A   CHARITABLE 200
    NORTON POP WARNER
    7 SHELLEY RD
    NORTON,MA02766
    N/A   CHARITABLE 200
    WALPOLE CHARITIES FUND
    7 GLENWOOD AVE
    WALPOLE,MA02081
    N/A   CHARITABLE 200
    ALZHIEMERS SUPPORT GROUP
    600 TAMIAMI TRAIL
    NAPLES,FL34102
    N/A   CHARITABLE 200
    CAMY'S 5 K RUN
    19 CHAPMAN STREET
    WALPOLE,MA02081
    N/A   CHARITABLE 200
    NATIONAL SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF LASALETE
    947 PARK AVE
    ATTLEBORO,MA02703
    N/A   CHARITABLE 200
    FOXBORO FIREFIGHTERS
    8 CHESTNUT STREET
    FOXBORO,MA02035
    N/A   CHARITABLE 200
    NORTON YOUTH BASEBALL
    3 GOFF RD
    NORTON,MA02766
    N/A   CHARITABLE 150
    ONE MISSION CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
    1881 WORCESTER RD
    FRAMINGHAM,MA01701
    N/A   CHARITABLE 150
    FOXBORO TOUCHDOWN CLUB
    PO BOX 465
    FOXBORO,MA02035
    N/A   CHARITABLE 150
    RON BURTON TRAINING VILLAGE
    PO BOX 2
    HUBBARDSTON,MA01452
    N/A   CHARITABLE 150
    HUNAKI ART STUDIO
    263 CENTRAL ST
    FOXBORO,MA02035
    N/A   CHARITABLE 150
    FOXBORO LIONS CLUB
    PO BOX 446
    FOXBORO,MA02035
    N/A   CHARITABLE 100
    FOXBORO SOCCER
    106 MECHANIC STREET
    FOXBORO,MA02035
    N/A   CHARITABLE 100
    CANTON CLASS OF 1976
    96 GREEN DR
    STOUGHTON,MA02072
    N/A   CHARITABLE 100
    CHRISTINA POPO
    19 HAMPTON CT
    E WALPOLE,MA02032
    N/A   CHARITABLE 100
    Total .................................bullet 3a 335,767
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code
    (b)
    Amount
    (c)
    Exclusion code
    (d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........
        14 24  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....          
    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 ............
             
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 24 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    1324
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow
    Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527?...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors
    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2015
    Name of the organization
    RODMAN FORD SALES INC CHARITABLE TRUST
     
    Employer identification number

    22-2780804
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ





    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......... Arrow Bullet $  
    Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
    Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2
    Name of organization
    RODMAN FORD SALES INC CHARITABLE TRUST
     
    Employer identification number
    22-2780804
    Part I
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
     
     

    DON AND MARILYN FOUNDATION  
    ROUTE ONE
     
    FOXBORO, MA02035

    $ 95,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
    2
     
     

    R R REALTY COMPANY  
    ROUTE ONE
     
    FOXBORO, MA02035

    $ 256,952


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
    3
     
     

    RODMAN FIVE REALTY TRUST  
    ROUTE ONE
     
    FOXBORO, MA02035

    $ 18,250


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

       
     
     

    $  


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

       
     
     

    $  


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

       
     
     

    $  


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

    22-2780804
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.from Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)
    (d)
    Date received
     
    $    
    (a)
    No.from Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)
    (d)
    Date received
     
    $    
    (a)
    No.from Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)
    (d)
    Date received
     
    $    
    (a)
    No.from Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)
    (d)
    Date received
     
    $    
    (a)
    No.from Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)
    (d)
    Date received
     
    $    
    (a)
    No.from Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)
    (d)
    Date received
     
    $    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    RODMAN FORD SALES INC CHARITABLE TRUST
     
    Employer identification number

    22-2780804
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.from Part I
    (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I
    (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I
    (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I
    (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    RODMAN FORD SALES INC CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    22-2780804
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 6,724 0 0 0