TY 2015 Form 990PF

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Form990-PF

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 10-01-2015 , and ending 09-30-2016

Name of foundation
JOHN DUSTIN BUCKMAN CHARITABLE TRUST

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)4385 POPLAR AVE
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
MEMPHIS, TN38117

A Employer identification number

62-6155483

B Telephone number (see instructions)

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

$24,521,405J 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...	802,192		802,192
5a	Gross rents............
b	Net rental income or (loss)
6a	Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10		477,645
b	Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 5,771,913
7	Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...			477,645
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........	1,279,837		1,279,837
13	Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.	144,527		72,263		72,263
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).......
c	Other professional fees (attach schedule)....					0
17	Interest...............					0
18	Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...		19,474			0
19	Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...		0	0
20	Occupancy..............
21	Travel, conferences, and meetings.......			0	0
22	Printing and publications..........			0	0
23	Other expenses (attach schedule).......
24	Total operating and administrative expenses.
	Add lines 13 through 23..........	164,001		72,263	0	72,263
25	Contributions, gifts, grants paid.......	1,233,232				1,233,232
26	Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25	1,397,233		72,263	0	1,305,495
27	Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a	Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements	-117,396
b	Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-)			1,207,574
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.............	2,731	3,739	3,739
	2	Savings and temporary cash investments.........	104,013	445,131	445,131
	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)	1,470,514	1,267,536	1,288,853
	b	Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......	13,369,427	13,890,554	16,287,170
	c	Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......	7,241,217	6,341,765	6,496,512
	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)	22,187,902	21,948,725	24,521,405
	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........	22,187,902	21,948,725
	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).....	22,187,902	21,948,725
	31	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).	22,187,902	21,948,725

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

22,187,902

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

-117,396

Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet

288

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

22,070,794

Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet

122,069

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

21,948,725

Form 990-PF (2015)

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Part IV

Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income

(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate, 2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		(b) How acquired P—Purchase D—Donation	(c) Date acquired (mo., day, yr.)	(d) Date sold (mo., day, yr.)
1 a	250000. LOWES COS INC 5.000% 10/15/15		2008-08-14	2015-10-15
b	61.3333 FOUR CORNERS PROPERTY TRUST INC REIT		2014-12-11	2015-11-17
c	201.6667 FOUR CORNERS PROPERTY TRUST INC REIT		2013-02-07	2015-11-17
d	156. HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE COMPANY		2015-02-04	2015-11-17
e	1178. HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE COMPANY		2014-01-17	2015-11-17
	250000. MISSISSIPPI ST 5.250% 12/01/19		2010-06-23	2015-12-01
	8175.098 AMG SOUTHERNSUN SMALL CP-I		2015-09-30	2015-12-14
	14224.816 AMG SOUTHERNSUN SMALL CP-I		2014-12-02	2015-12-14
	57976.157 HIGHLAND DIVIDEND EQUITY-Y		2014-02-05	2015-12-16
	55. CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC		2011-08-31	2016-01-13
	47. FISERV INC		2013-02-07	2016-01-13
	728. NVIDIA CORP		2012-01-17	2016-01-13
	47. THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC		2013-02-07	2016-01-13
	184. TYSON FOODS INC CLASS A		2014-01-17	2016-01-13
	28. ALLERGAN PLC		2013-10-01	2016-01-13
	3871.612 VANGUARD S/C VAL INDX-INST		2015-12-15	2016-01-14
	15498.388 VANGUARD S/C VAL INDX-INST		2011-09-27	2016-01-14
	159444.285 INVESCO FLOATING RATE FUND-Y		2015-03-04	2016-03-09
	376. CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC		2011-08-31	2016-03-09
	218. HARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDS		2016-01-13	2016-03-09
	363. HARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDS		2012-01-17	2016-03-09
	343. OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM		2016-01-13	2016-03-09
	457. OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM		2014-12-11	2016-03-09
	67. STERICYCLE INC		2016-01-13	2016-03-09
	300. STERICYCLE INC		2014-12-11	2016-03-09
	.8944 CALIFORNIA RESOURCES CORP		2014-01-17	2016-03-29
	47. ALPHABET INC CL C		2015-02-04	2016-04-20
	18.8172 CALIFORNIA RESOURCES CORP		2016-01-13	2016-04-20
	55.1828 CALIFORNIA RESOURCES CORP		2015-04-09	2016-04-20
	982.456 MAINGATE MLP FUND-I		2015-09-30	2016-04-20
	61692.577 MAINGATE MLP FUND-I		2014-02-05	2016-04-20
	250000. MERRILL LYNCH 6.050% 5/16/16		2007-09-11	2016-05-16
	100000. FHLMC MTN 2.500% 5/27/16		2011-07-29	2016-05-27
	250000. BANK OF AMERICA MTN 6.000% 6/15/16		2008-08-14	2016-06-15
	11. FORTIVE CORP		2016-01-13	2016-07-06
	236. FORTIVE CORP		2014-12-11	2016-07-06
	.5 FORTIVE CORP		2016-01-13	2016-07-14
	472. DANAHER CORP		2014-12-11	2016-07-25
	23. DANAHER CORP		2016-01-13	2016-07-25
	250000. DANAHER CORP 5.625% 1/15/18		2009-03-18	2016-08-15
	2218. E M C CORP MASS		2016-09-07	2016-09-07
	2218. E M C CORP MASS		2016-09-07	2016-09-07
	113. THE ALLSTATE CORPORATION		2015-02-04	2016-09-12
	20. AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC.		2015-02-04	2016-09-12
	90. BANK OF AMERICA CORP		2007-08-09	2016-09-12
	482. CVS CORP		2011-08-31	2016-09-12
	39. CVS CORP		2016-01-13	2016-09-12
	64. CAPITAL ONE FIN CORP		2014-12-11	2016-09-12
	18. CELGENE CORP		2016-01-13	2016-09-12
	451. CELGENE CORP		2015-02-04	2016-09-12
	724. CONOCOPHILLIPS		2015-04-09	2016-09-12
	479. CONOCOPHILLIPS		2016-01-13	2016-09-12
	30. DTE ENERGY CO		2015-02-04	2016-09-12
	37.1208 DELL TECHNOLOGIES INC CL V		2016-01-13	2016-09-12
	209.8792 DELL TECHNOLOGIES INC CL V		2015-02-04	2016-09-12
	125. EBAY INC COM		2015-07-21	2016-09-12
	39. ECOLAB INC		2015-09-22	2016-09-12
	379. HP INC		2015-02-04	2016-09-12
	177. JP MORGAN CHASE & CO		2015-02-04	2016-09-12
	81. METLIFE INC		2015-02-04	2016-09-12
	113. MURPHY OIL CORP		2016-01-13	2016-09-12
	968. MURPHY OIL CORP		2015-04-09	2016-09-12
	274. NATIONAL-OILWELL INC		2014-12-11	2016-09-12
	1811. NVIDIA CORP		2015-02-04	2016-09-12
	1. PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISE GROUP INC		2007-08-09	2016-09-12
	252. ROPER TECHNOLOGIES INC		2014-12-11	2016-09-12
	326. SCRIPPS NETWORKS		2016-01-13	2016-09-12
	637. SCRIPPS NETWORKS		2014-12-11	2016-09-12
	36. STANLEY BLACK & DECKER INC		2015-04-09	2016-09-12
	15. TRAVELERS COMPANIES INC		2014-12-11	2016-09-12
	133. TYSON FOODS INC CLASS A		2015-02-04	2016-09-12
	55. UNION PACIFIC		2013-02-07	2016-09-12
	57. UNUMPROVIDENT CORP		2014-12-11	2016-09-12
	13. VALERO ENERGY CORP		2016-03-09	2016-09-12
	.2183 DELL TECHNOLOGIES INC CL V		2016-01-13	2016-09-19
	1. E M C CORP MASS		2014-12-31	2016-09-30
	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	250,000	249,463	537
b	1,223	1,158	65
c	4,021	2,386	1,635
d	2,055	3,145	-1,090
e	15,516	18,493	-2,977
	250,000	263,225	-13,225
	171,595	199,090	-27,495
	298,579	307,340	-8,761
	591,357	610,590	-19,233
	7,921	1,097	6,824
	4,091	1,880	2,211
	21,404	9,492	11,912
	6,290	3,446	2,844
	9,767	6,386	3,381
	8,033	4,032	4,001
	84,362	92,144	-7,782
	337,710	210,359	127,351
	1,119,299	1,266,918	-147,619
	52,439	7,501	44,938
	16,845	18,127	-1,282
	28,049	15,010	13,039
	23,386	23,208	178
	31,159	37,162	-6,003
	7,647	7,829	-182
	34,241	22,883	11,358
	1		1
	35,503	16,921	18,582
	33	5	28
	97	19	78
	8,931	9,365	-434
	560,786	653,099	-92,313
	250,000	251,313	-1,313
	100,000	104,123	-4,123
	250,000	250,000
	526	468	58
	11,292	5,505	5,787
	25	21	4
	38,199	16,905	21,294
	1,861	1,504	357
	266,523	254,750	11,773
	3,496		3,496
	1,676		1,676
	7,666	8,173	-507
	1,980	1,782	198
	1,407	4,414	-3,007
	44,073	18,413	25,660
	3,566	3,680	-114
	4,543	5,284	-741
	1,904	1,823	81
	47,701	25,392	22,309
	30,916	37,890	-6,974
	20,454	18,853	1,601
	2,746	2,095	651
	1,825	1,752	73
	10,316	9,910	406
	4,003	3,587	416
	4,642	4,308	334
	5,352	6,046	-694
	11,728	10,839	889
	3,543	4,393	-850
	3,170	1,971	1,199
	27,155	45,390	-18,235
	9,117	17,799	-8,682
	107,734	22,861	84,873
	41	43	-2
	44,423	24,471	19,952
	20,187	17,857	2,330
	39,445	34,493	4,952
	4,314	3,460	854
	1,710	1,572	138
	9,676	4,693	4,983
	5,124	1,907	3,217
	1,991	1,903	88
	716	842	-126
	11	10	1
	53,343		53,343
			329,453

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			537
b			65
c			1,635
d			-1,090
e			-2,977
			-13,225
			-27,495
			-8,761
			-19,233
			6,824
			2,211
			11,912
			2,844
			3,381
			4,001
			-7,782
			127,351
			-147,619
			44,938
			-1,282
			13,039
			178
			-6,003
			-182
			11,358
			1
			18,582
			28
			78
			-434
			-92,313
			-1,313
			-4,123

			58
			5,787
			4
			21,294
			357
			11,773
			3,496
			1,676
			-507
			198
			-3,007
			25,660
			-114
			-741
			81
			22,309
			-6,974
			1,601
			651
			73
			406
			416
			334
			-694
			889
			-850
			1,199
			-18,235
			-8,682
			84,873
			-2
			19,952
			2,330
			4,952
			854
			138
			4,983
			3,217
			88
			-126
			1
			53,343

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	477,645
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	1,341,537	25,131,080	0.053382
2013	1,356,858	25,386,877	0.053447
2012	1,317,788	24,413,571	0.053978
2011	1,581,099	23,829,072	0.066352
2010	1,027,805	23,237,167	0.044231

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

20.27139

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 . . .

0.054278

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

24,013,719

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

1,303,417

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

12,076

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

1,315,493

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

1,305,495

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	24,151
	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	24,151
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	24,151
6	Credits/Payments:

a	2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015	6a	14,648
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	14,648
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	9,503
10	Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...		10
11	Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated tax0	Refunded	11	0

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

FIRST TENNESSEE BANK , TRUST DEPARTMENT Telephone no. bullet

(901) 681-2349

Located at bullet

4385 POPLAR AVEMEMPHISTN ZIP+4 bullet

38117

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?

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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)

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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
FIRST TENNESSEE BANK	TRUSTEE 2	144,527
4385 POPLAR AVE MEMPHIS,TN38117	TRUSTEE 2	144,527

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)

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

23,656,847

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

722,563

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

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

24,379,410

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

24,379,410

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

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

365,691

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

24,013,719

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

1,200,686

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

1,200,686

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

24,151

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

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

24,151

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

1,176,535

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

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

1,176,535

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

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

1,176,535

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 ..........

1,305,495

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

1,305,495

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

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

1,305,495

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)

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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					1,176,535
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
a Enter amount for 2014 only.......				0
b Total for prior years:2013, 20, 20			0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
a From 2010......	0
b From 2011......	0
c From 2012......	0
d From 2013......	0
e From 2014......	87,866
fTotal of lines 3a through e........		87,866
4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
XII, line 4: $ 1,305,495
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.....					1,176,535
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus		128,960
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		216,826
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) ...		0
9Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......		216,826
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2011....	0
b Excess from 2012....	0
c Excess from 2013....	0
d Excess from 2014....	87,866
e Excess from 2015....	128,960

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).)

NONE

bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.

NONE

2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:

Check here bullet

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 e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:

MRS LEIGH LAWYER TRUST OFFICER
4385 POPLAR AVE
MEMHIS,TN38117
(901) 681-2349

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

BRIEF STATEMENTOF THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION AND INTENDED USE OF FUNDS

cAny submission deadlines:

NONE

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

ONE-HALF OF THE INCOME FROM THIS TRUST IS INTENDED FOR NEEDY CAUSES WHICH ARE OF BENEFIT TO CHILDREN

Form 990-PF (2015)

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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
MAN RISE FOUNDATION 7111 BELL MANOR COVE GERMANTOWN,TN38138	NONE	PUBLIC CHARITY	BENEFIT CHILDREN	30,000
THE EXCEPTIONAL FOUNDATION 2804 CENTRAL MEMPHIS,TN38111	NONE	PUBLIC CHARITY	BENEFIT CHILDREN	45,000
NEIGHBORHOOD CHRISTIAN CENTER INC 785 JACKSON AVE MEMPHIS,TN38107	NONE	PUBLIC CHARITY	BENEFIT CHILDREN	16,000
MEMPHIS LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION 1548 POPLAR AVE MEMPHIS,TN38104	NONE	PUBLIC CHARITY	BENEFIT CHILDREN	110,500
MEMPHIS CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER 1085 POPLAR AVE MEMPHIS,TN38105	NONE	PUBLIC CHARITY	BENEFIT CHILDREN	10,000
SAINT PAUL CATHOLIC SCHOOL 1425 E SHELBY DR MEMPHIS,TN38116	NONE	PUBLIC CHARITY	BENEFIT CHARITY	50,000
SOUTHERN COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY 1245 MADISON AVENUE MEMPHIS,TN38104	NONE	PUBLIC CHARITY	BENEFIT CHARITY	16,000
HOLY ROSARY PERISH SCHOOL ANGEL PROGRAM 4841 PARK AVENUE MEMPHIS,TN38117	NONE	PUBLIC CHARITY	BENEFIT CHILDREN	40,000
ST JUDE CHILDRENS RESEARCH HOSPL ATTN LEGAL DEPT--ESTATE COORDINATO MEMPHIS,TN381051942	NONE	PUBLIC CHARITY	BENEFIT CHILDREN	308,286
DIXON GALLERY & GARDENS 4339 PARKS AVENUE MEMPHIS,TN381174698	NONE	PUBLIC CHARITY	BENEFIT CHILDREN	75,000
LIFE CHOICES OF MEMPHIS INC 5575 RALEIGH-LAGRANGE MEMPHIS,TN38134	NONE	PUBLIC CHARITY	BENEFIT CHILDREN	41,160
MID-SOUTH FOOD BANK 239 S DUDLEY MEMPHIS,TN38104	NONE	PUBLIC CHARITY	BENEFIT CHILDREN	25,000
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF WEST TENNESSEE 1325 JEFFERSON MEMPHIS,TN38104	NONE	PUBLIC CHARITY	BENEFIT CHILDREN	20,000
BINGHAMPTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY INC 175 TILLMAN ST MEMPHIS,TN38111	NONE	PUBLIC CHARITY	BENEFIT CHILDREN	42,000
MEMPHIS OPPORTUNITY SCH TRUST 1000 RIDGEWAY LOOP ROAD MEMPHIS,TN38120	NONE	PUBLIC CHARITY	CHARITY	20,000
LE BONHEUR CHILDRENS MEDICAL CTR ATTN ROBERTA MATTHEWS MEMPHIS,TN38174	NONE	PUBLIC CHARITY	BENEFIT CHILDREN	308,286
MITCHELL HIGH SCHOOL 658 N MITCHELL RD MEMPHIS,TN38109	NONE	PUBLIC CHARITY	BENEFITS CHILDREN	11,000
ONE BY ONE MINISTRIES PO BOX 1686 CORDOVA,TN38088	NONE	PUBLIC CHARITY	BENEFIT CHARITY	30,000
MEMPHIS URBAN YOUNG LIFE 658 COLONIAL RD MEMPHIS,TN38117	NONE	PUBLIC CHARITY	BENEFIT CHILDREN	35,000
Total ................................. 3a				1,233,232

bApproved for future payment

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

Form 990-PF (2015)

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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	802,192
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	477,645
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)..				1,279,837

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

131,279,837

(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.)
11	0

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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)

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

- TIN:

TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule

Name:

JOHN DUSTIN BUCKMAN CHARITABLE TRUST

EIN:

62-6155483

Name of Bond	End of Year Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
CORPORATE & FOREIGN BONDS	6,341,764	6,496,511
OTHER	1	1

- TIN:

TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule

Name:

JOHN DUSTIN BUCKMAN CHARITABLE TRUST

EIN:

62-6155483

Name of Stock	End of Year Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
COMMON EQUITY SECURITIES	2,346,065	2,850,884
DOMESTIC EQUITY MUTUAL FUNDS	6,520,146	7,920,732
INTL EQUITY MUTUAL FUNDS	1,995,773	2,212,653
TAXABLE FIXED INCOME FUNDS	2,939,597	3,213,471
CLOSE END EQUITY FUND	88,973	89,430

- TIN:

TY 2015 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch

Name:

JOHN DUSTIN BUCKMAN CHARITABLE TRUST

EIN:

62-6155483

US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

1,267,536

US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

1,288,853

State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

- TIN:

TY 2015 OtherDecreasesSchedule

Name:

JOHN DUSTIN BUCKMAN CHARITABLE TRUST

EIN:

62-6155483

Description	Amount
TIMING	108,514
RECLASSIFIED DIVIDEND AS A RETURN OF CAP	13,555

- TIN:

TY 2015 OtherIncreasesSchedule

Name:

JOHN DUSTIN BUCKMAN CHARITABLE TRUST

EIN:

62-6155483

Description	Amount
RECLASSIFICATION OF INCOME FROM SOLD TAX	288

- TIN:

TY 2015 TaxesSchedule

Name:

JOHN DUSTIN BUCKMAN CHARITABLE TRUST

EIN:

62-6155483

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
FEDERAL TAX PAYMENT - PRIOR YE	2,110	0		0
FEDERAL ESTIMATES - PRINCIPAL	14,648	0		0
FOREIGN TAXES ON QUALIFIED FOR	2,534	0		0
FOREIGN TAXES ON NONQUALIFIED	182	0		0