Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2015
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 07-01-2015 , and ending 06-30-2016
Name of foundation
W PAUL STARKEY FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 250
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
GALENA, MD21635
A Employer identification number

58-6217019
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(410) 648-5105
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$207,835J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 6,257 6,257  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 1,601
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 10,552
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 1,601
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 435 0  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 8,293 7,858  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 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)....... Click to see attachment 170 0   0
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 170 0   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 11,380 11,380
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 11,550 0   11,380
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -3,257
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 7,858
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
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............. 2 6,939 6,938
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 1,876 1 1
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)....... 70,687 Click to see attachment62,368 200,896
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) 72,565 69,308 207,835
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..................    
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 105,950 105,950
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds -33,385 -36,642
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 72,565 69,308
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 72,565 69,308
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
72,565
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-3,257
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
69,308
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
69,308
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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 BP PLC 332 SHARES   1988-07-01 2016-06-14
b BP PLC 4 SHARES   2014-12-19 2016-06-14
c BP PLC 3 SHARES   2014-03-28 2016-06-14
d BP PLC 4 SHARES   2015-03-27 2016-06-14
e BP PLC 4 SHARES   2015-06-19 2016-06-14
(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 9,805   8,318 1,487
b 180   152 28
c 170   144 26
d 196   166 30
e 201   171 30
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       1,487
b       28
c       26
d       30
e       30
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 1,601
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 9,745 215,690 0.045181
2013 9,625 211,453 0.045518
2012 8,600 191,643 0.044875
2011 8,915 178,814 0.049856
2010 11,376 180,560 0.063004
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.248434
3
Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5, or by
the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years . . .
3
0.049687
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
200,619
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
9,968
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
79
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
10,047
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
11,380
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 79
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 79
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 79
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 79
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)
    bulletMD
    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 ofbulletWILLIAM K STARKEY Telephone no.bullet (410) 648-5105

    Located atbulletPO BOX 250GALENAMD ZIP+4bullet216350250
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.......bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2015, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
    No
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    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
    FRANK W BARRETT TRUSTEE
    1.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 250
    GALENA,MD21635
    ROBERT FERGUSON TRUSTEE
    1.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 250
    GALENA,MD21635
    WILLIAM K STARKEY TRUSTEE
    1.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 250
    GALENA,MD21635
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................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
    199,422
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    4,252
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    203,674
    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
    203,674
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    3,055
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    200,619
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    10,031
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    10,031
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    79
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    79
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    9,952
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    9,952
    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
    9,952
    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
    11,380
    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
    11,380
    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
    79
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    11,301
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2014     		(c)
    2014     		(d)
    2015
    1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Part XI, line 7 9,952
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 10,430
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010......  
    b From 2011......  
    c From 2012......  
    d From 2013......  
    e From 2014......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 0
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 11,380
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a 10,430
    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..... 950
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015. 0 0
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 0
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		9,002
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		0
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011....  
    b Excess from 2012....  
    c Excess from 2013....  
    d Excess from 2014....  
    e Excess from 2015....  
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2015, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2015 (b) 2014 (c) 2013 (d) 2012
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    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
    AMERICAN RED CROSS OF DELMARVA PENINSULA
    100 WEST 10TH STREET SUITE 501
    WILMINGTON,DE19801     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 500
    BLUE HILL FIRE
    65 WATER STREET
    BLUE HILL,ME04614     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 300
    BLUE HILL HOSPITAL
    WATER STREET PO BOX 823
    BLUE HILL,ME04614     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 200
    BLUE HILL PUBLIC LIBRARY
    PARKER POINT ROAD PO BOX 824
    BLUE HILL,ME04614     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 100
    BONNELL COVE FOUNDATION
    47 FAIR STREET
    GUILFORD,CT06437     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 150
    CARDIGAN MOUNTAIN SCHOOL
    62 ALUMNI DRIVE
    CANAAN,NH03741     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 100
    CATO INSTITUTE
    1000 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC200770172     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 400
    CHESTER RIVER ASSOCIATION
    400 S CROSS STREET SUITE 2
    CHESTERTOWN,MD21620     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 100
    CHESTER RIVER HOSPITAL CENTER
    100 N CROSS STREET SUITE 1
    CHESTERTOWN,MD21620     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 200
    CITIZENS AGAINST GOVERNMENT WASTE
    1301 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
    WASHINGTON,DC20004     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 25
    CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION
    750 NETTLEBROOK LANE
    ALPHARETTA,GA30004     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 50
    DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERSMEDICINS SANS FRONTIERES
    PO BOX 5023
    HAGERSTOWN,MD217415023     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 100
    EASTERN SHORE LAND CONSERVANCY
    PO BOX 169
    QUEENSTOWN,MD21658     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 100
    ECHO HILL OUTDOOR SCHOOL
    13655 BLOOMINGNECK ROAD
    WORTON,MD21678     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 100
    FARNSWORTH MUSEUM
    16 MUSEUM STREET
    ROCKLAND,ME04841     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 25
    FOUNDATION FOR THE KENT CO PUBLIC LIBRARY
    PO BOX 24
    CHESTERTOWN,MD21620     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 75
    GALENA FIRE DEPARTMENT
    PO BOX 189
    GALENA,MD21635     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 300
    GEORGE STEVENS ACADEMY
    PO BOX 816
    BLUE HILL,ME04614     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 50
    HARTNELL COLLEGE FOUNDATION
    411 CENTRAL AVENUE
    SALINAS,CA93901     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 25
    HERRESHOFF MARINE MUSEUM
    ONE BURNSIDE STREET PO BOX 450
    BRISTOL,RI028090450     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 25
    HERITAGE FOUNDATION
    214 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NE PO BOX
    97057
    WASHINGTON,DC200777315     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 400
    HOLDERNESS SCHOOL
    CHAPEL LANE PO BOX 1879
    PLYMOUTH,NH032641879     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 450
    HUMANE SOCIETY OF KENT COUNTY
    10720 AUGUSTINE HERMAN HWY PO BOX
    352
    CHESTERTOWN,MD21620     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 625
    JUDICIAL WATCH
    PO BOX 96234
    WASHINGTON,DC200777480     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 1,100
    KEEP KENT SCENIC
    861 WASHINGTON AVENUE
    CHESTERTOWN,MD21620     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 1,000
    KENT SCHOOL
    6788 WILKENS LANE
    CHESTERTOWN,MD21620     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 1,000
    KOLLEGEWIDGWOK SAILING & EDUASSOC
    PO BOX 368
    BLUE HILL,ME04614     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 150
    MAINE MARITIME MUSEUM
    243 WASHINGTON STREET
    BATH,ME04530     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 75
    MAINE SEA COAST MISSION
    127 WEST STREET
    BAR HARBOR,ME04609     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 25
    MARINE TOYS FOR TOTS FOUNDATION
    18251 QUANTICO GATEWAY DRIVE
    TRIANGLE,VA22172     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 100
    MARLBORO COLLEGE
    PO BOX A
    MARLBORO,VT05344     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 100
    RYAN VETERINARY HOSPITALUNIVERSITY OF PA SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
    3800 SPRUCE STREET
    PHILADELPHIA,PA191046047     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 25
    MARYLAND PUBLIC TELEVISION
    PO BOX 13183
    BALTIMORE,MD21264     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 150
    MID-ATLANTIC BORDER COLLIE RESCUE
    24420 CHESTERTOWN ROAD
    CHESTERTOWN,MD21620     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 100
    MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE
    14 OLD CHAPEL ROAD
    MIDDLEBURY,VT05753     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 200
    MYSTIC SEAPORT MUSEUM INC
    75 GREENMANVILLE AVENUE PO BOX 6000
    MYSTIC,CT063550990     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 75
    NATIONAL RESOURCES COUNCIL OF MAINE
    271 STATE STREEET
    AUGUSTA,ME04614     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 25
    NATIONAL RIGHT TO WORK LEGAL FOUNDATION
    8001 BRADDOCK ROAD
    SPRINGFIELD,VA22160     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 250
    NATIONAL PARKS CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION
    1300 19TH STREET NW SUITE 300 PO
    BOX 97202
    WASHINGTON,DC200777435     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 35
    OCEAN CONSERVANCY
    1300 19TH STREET NW 8TH FLOOR
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 60
    PARKINSON RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 96318
    WASHINGTON,DC200906318     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 150
    PENINSULA AMBULANCE CORPS
    46 WATER STREET
    BLUE HILL,ME04614     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 100
    PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA
    434 WEST 33RD STREET
    NEW YORK,NY100012601     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 25
    PHILADELPHA ZOO
    3400 W GIRARD AVENUE
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19104     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 100
    PROCTOR ACADEMY DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
    PO BOX 389
    ANDOVER,NH03216     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 100
    RADCLIFF CREEK SCHOOL
    201 TALBOT BLVD
    CHESTERTOWN,MD21620     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 400
    SASSAFRASS RIVER ASSOCIATION
    PO BOX 333
    GEORGETOWN,MD21930     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 100
    SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    2440 WEST EL CAMINO REAL SUITE 300
    MOUNTAIN VIEW,CA94040     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 25
    ST GEORGE'S SCHOOL
    PO BOX 1910
    NEWPORT,RI028400190     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 300
    ST PAUL'S SCHOOL
    325 PLEASANT STREET
    CONCORD,NH03301     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 25
    THE BAY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
    PO BOX 269
    BLUE HILL,ME04614     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 25
    THE SEEING EYE
    PO BOX 2068
    MORRISTOWN,NJ079629921     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 50
    TREASURE ISLAND SAILING CENTER
    698 CALIFORNIA AVE BUILDING 112
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94130     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 150
    UNIVERSITY OF MD FUND FOR MEDICINE CO UMSOM OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT
    100 N GREENE STREET SUITE 600
    BALTIMORE,MD212983520     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 50
    UNITED WAY OF KENT COUNTY
    PO BOX 594
    CHESTERTOWN,MD21620     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 50
    WOL
    601 INDIANA AVENUE PO BOX 96898
    WASHINGTON,DC200777677     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 100
    WASHINGTON COLLEGE
    300 WASHINGTON AVENUE
    CHESTERTOWN,MD21620     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 500
    WHYY INC
    PO BOX 8500-58793
    PHILADELPHIA,PA191788793     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 200
    WOMEN HELPING WOMEN TOWNSEND MEMORIAL MEDICAL CLINIC
    5585 MAIN STREET
    ROCK HALL,MD21661     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 25
    WORLD WILDLIFE FUND
    1250 TWENTY-FOURTH STREET NW PO BOX
    96555
    WASHINGTON,DC200777789     		  501(C)3 PUBLIC CHARI CHARITABLE 35
    Total .................................bullet 3a 11,380
    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 ...........     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 6,257  
    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 1,601  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue:
    aEXCISE TAX REFUND     		        435
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 7,858 435
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    138,293
    (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.)
    11A REFUND OF EXCISE TAX
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

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

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
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    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    W PAUL STARKEY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    58-6217019
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    1120 SHS COLGATE PALMOLIVE 7,461 81,984
    400 SHS INTEL CORP 7,471 13,120
    228 SHS CONCOPHILLIPS 6,172 9,941
    400 SHS SCHLUMBERGER 12,598 31,632
    1408 SHS PFIZER 24,865 49,576
    125 SHS EXEL ENERGY 3,801 5,598
    114 SHS PHILLIPS 0 9,045
    332 SHS BP 0 0

    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    W PAUL STARKEY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    58-6217019
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT FEES 37 0   0
    MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 133 0   0


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    W PAUL STARKEY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    58-6217019
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    EXCISE TAX REFUND 435   435