Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2018
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2018, or tax year beginning 01-01-2018 , and ending 12-31-2018
Name of foundation
CHARIS FUND
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 82270
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
PORTLAND, OR97282
A Employer identification number

94-6077619
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(503) 781-8224
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... 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$4,895,582J 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.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 2,459 2,459  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 89,369 89,369  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 78,980
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 1,484,299
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 78,980
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 262,380 262,380  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 433,188 433,188  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
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).... Click to see attachment 58,518 58,518    
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 17,000      
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 2,266     2,266
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 563     563
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 78,347 58,518   2,829
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 348,100 348,100
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 426,447 58,518   350,929
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 6,741
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 374,670
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2018)
Form 990-PF (2018)
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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............. 279,530 387,445 387,445
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........      
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 1,719,689 Click to see attachment1,304,842 1,742,830
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 24,136 Click to see attachment70,702 70,994
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 1,055,292 Click to see attachment1,313,765 2,694,313
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) 3,078,647 3,076,754 4,895,582
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........   0
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow SFAS 117, check here bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted.................. 3,078,647 3,076,754
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
Foundations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 3,078,647 3,076,754
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 3,078,647 3,076,754
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
3,078,647
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
6,741
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
3,085,388
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
8,634
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
3,076,754
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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 PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES P    
b PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES P    
c PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES P    
d PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES P    
e PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES P    
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 445,635   506,871 -61,236
b 787,310   688,800 98,510
c 130,814   96,075 34,739
d 82,530   91,236 -8,706
e 38,010   22,337 15,673
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       -61,236
b       98,510
c       34,739
d       -8,706
e       15,673
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 78,980
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))
2017 339,412 4,940,597 0.068699
2016 255,005 4,629,665 0.055081
2015 399,882 5,005,982 0.079881
2014 448,627 5,410,224 0.082922
2013 408,757 4,773,799 0.085625
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
2
0.372208
3
Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5.0, or by the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years ......
3
0.074442
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2018 from Part X, line 5......
4
4,389,667
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
326,776
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
3,747
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
330,523
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4,.............
8
350,929
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 instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket includes lines 1a and 1b
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 3,747
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  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 3,747
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 3,747
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2018 estimated tax payments and 2017 overpayment credited to 2018 6a 11,835
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 11,835
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here 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  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 8,088
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2019 estimated taxBullet8,088 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$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletCA
    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 2018 or the taxable year beginning in 2018? See the 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 ofbulletDEBORAH DOBBINS WARNER Telephone no.bullet (503) 781-8224

    Located atbulletPO BOX 82270PORTLANDOR ZIP+4bullet97282
    15
    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
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2018, 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 the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. 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 2018?.............
    1c
     
     
    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 2018, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2018?.............
    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 2018 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 2018.)..................
    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 2018?
    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:
    Yes
    No
    (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
     
     
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .................
    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
    DIANA SEDER PRESIDENT
    0.50     		0 0 0
    1919 GRANT AVE
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94133
    PETER DOBBINS VICE PRESIDE
    0.50     		0 0 0
    PO BOX
    SAN CARLOS,CA940700271
    DEBORAH DOBBINS WARNER TREASURER
    0.50     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 82270
    PORTLAND,OR97282
    SUSAN MELAND SECRETARY
    0.50     		0 0 0
    5820 18ST STREET COURT NW
    GIG HARBOR,WA98335
    ALLAN D'ANNEO TRUSTEE
    0.50     		0 0 0
    4112 EARNSCLIFF AVE
    FAIR OAKS,CA95628
    ANDREA D'ANNEO ARDZROONI TRUSTEE
    0.50     		0 0 0
    3001 CAMERON ROAD
    ELK,CA95432
    LEWIS DOBBINS TRUSTEE
    0.50     		0 0 0
    16492 JACKS ROAD
    NEVADA CITY,CA95959
    TIM KNUTH TRUSTEE
    0.50     		0 0 0
    654 EVERETT AVE
    PALO ALTO,CA94301
    JANET SIMMONDS POLLAK TRUSTEE
    0.50     		0 0 0
    11 GARDEN ESTATES CT
    ALAMO,CA94507
    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  
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    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 N/A  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
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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
    2,601,361
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    333,487
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    1,521,667
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    4,456,515
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
     
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    4,456,515
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    66,848
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    4,389,667
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    219,483
    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.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    219,483
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2018 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    3,747
    b
    Income tax for 2018. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    3,747
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    215,736
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    215,736
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    215,736
    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
    350,929
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
     
    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
    350,929
    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
    3,747
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    347,182
    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 (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2017     		(c)
    2017     		(d)
    2018
    1 Distributable amount for 2018 from Part XI, line 7 215,736
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2018:
    a Enter amount for 2017 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2018:
    a From 2013...... 182,711
    b From 2014...... 192,224
    c From 2015...... 156,635
    d From 2016...... 28,888
    e From 2017...... 103,386
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 663,844
    4Qualifying distributions for 2018 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 350,929
    a Applied to 2017, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		 
    d Applied to 2018 distributable amount..... 215,736
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 135,193
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2018.    
    (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 5 799,037
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		 
    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......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2017. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2018. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2019 ..........     		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) .......     		 
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2013 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		182,711
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2019.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		616,326
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2014.... 192,224
    b Excess from 2015.... 156,635
    c Excess from 2016.... 28,888
    d Excess from 2017.... 103,386
    e Excess from 2018.... 135,193
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    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 2018, 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) 2018 (b) 2017 (c) 2016 (d) 2015
             
    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 foundation 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 e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    DEBORAH DOBBINS WARNER
    PO BOX 82270
    PORTLAND,OR97282
    (503) 781-8224
    DEBBIEWARNER47@GMAIL.COM
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    EACH GROUP THAT CHARIS SUPPORTS MUST BE A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION UNDER THE PROVISION OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE MAJORITY OF ORGANIZATIONS FUNDED BY CHARIS ARE LOCATED IN THE STATES OF CALIFORNIA, OREGON AND WASHINGTON WHERE THE TRUSTEES RESIDE. A CHARIS TRUSTEE MIGHT MAKE A SITE VISIT TO BECOME FAMILIAR WITH YOUR ORGANIZATION. APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO EACH OF THE 9 TRUSTEES LISTED IN PART VIII. FOR THE MOST COMPLETE AND UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ON GRANT GUIDELINES AND TRUSTEE ADDRESSES, PLEASE MAIL A WRITTEN REQUEST TO: CHARIS FUND PO BOX 271 SAN CARLOS, CA 94070-0171 GRANT APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE ON PAPER AND SENT BY MAIL ONLY. EACH OF THE 9 TRUSTEES LISTED IN PART VIII MUST RECEIVE A GRANT REQUEST PROPOSAL WITH ALL REQUIRED MATERIALS IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED. PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WITH YOUR PROPOSAL: 1. THE DOCUMENT DETERMINING THAT YOUR ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENU
    cAny submission deadlines:
    MARCH 31 AND SEPTEMBER 30
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    THE TRUSTEES OF CHARIS FUND PREFER TO GIVE SEED MONEY TO HELP INITIATE OR EXPAND PROGRAMS THAT WILL, ONCE ESTABLISHED, DEVELOP ONGOING AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY SUPPORT, RATHER THAN PROVIDING ONGOING SUPPORT TO ESTABLISHED PROGRAMS AND CHARITIES. WE PREFER TO SUPPORT NOVEL PROGRAMS AIMED AT THE CAUSE OF A PROBLEM RATHER THAN TREATING THE SYMPTOMS. CHARIS NORMALLY DOES NOT GIVE TO THE ARTS, NOR TO COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES WHOSE ALUMNI/AE CAN PROVIDE NEEDED FINANCIAL SUPPORT. CHARIS IS PROHIBITED BY LAW FROM GIVING TO POLITICAL OR LOBBYING ORGANIZATIONS OR TO ONLY PRE-SELECTED CHARITIES. IT IS ALSO PROHIBITED FROM PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS OR SPONSORING INDIVIDUALS. CHARIS GRANTS TYPICALLY FALL IN THE 3,000 - 5,000 RANGE, SELDOM EXCEEDING 10,000.
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    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
    ACRES OF DIAMONDS
    PO BOX 1672
    DUVALL,WA98019     		  PC UPLIFTING WOMEN & KIDS PROGRAM 5,000
    ALMA COMMUNITY CARE
    4883 RONSON CT SUITE I
    SAN DIEGO,CA92111     		  PC ACC READING CLUB 5,000
    AMERICAN RED CROSS
    PO BOX 37839
    BOONE,IA500370839     		  PC DISASTER SUPPORT HAWAII 2,500
    AMERICAN RED CROSS
    PO BOX 37839
    BOONE,IA500370839     		  PC DISASTER RELIEF FIRES IN N. CA 10,000
    ANKA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INC
    3480 BUSKIRK AVE 300
    PLEASANT HILL,CA94523     		  PC ANTIOCH HOMELESS HOUSING FACILITY 5,000
    ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF GREATER PDX
    4000 SW 117TH AVE
    BEAVERTON,OR97005     		  PC SHOE VOUCHERS OPERATION SCHOOL BELL 5,000
    BIG BORTHERS BIT SISTERS ISLAND CO
    913 E WHIDBEY AVE
    OAK HARBOR,WA98277     		  PC MENTORING SVCS LOW-INCOME TEENS 3,000
    BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF CORVALLIS
    1112 NW CIRCLE BLVD
    CORVALLIS,OR97330     		  PC MOBILE TECH LAB 6,000
    BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF VISTA
    410 W CALIFORNIA AVE
    VISTA,CA92083     		  PC SUPPORT FOR STEAM PROGRAM 3,500
    BOYS HOPE GIRLS HOPE
    PO BOX 347359
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA941347359     		  PC HOPE ACADEMY SUPPORT 5,000
    BOYS & GIRLS CLUB - WEST SAN GAB
    328 S RAMONA AVE
    MONTEREY PARK,CA91754     		  PC EXPANSION OF "PROJECT LEARN" 5,000
    BRIDGE RECEIVING CENTER
    9900 WILLOWS RD NE
    REDMOND,WA98052     		  PC SEED MONEY CHILDREN FOSTER CARE 5,000
    BRIDGEWAYS
    5801 23RD DR W 104
    EVERETT,WA98203     		  PC SAFE STREETS SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT 5,000
    CASA OF GRANT-HARNEY COUNTY
    835 S CANYON BLVD
    JOHN DAY,OR97845     		  PC TECHNOLOGY/OFFICE INFRASTRUCTURE 4,000
    CASA OF LINN COUNTY
    PO BOX 100
    ALBANY,OR97321     		  PC PROGRAM SUPPORT 3,000
    CASA OF LOS ANGELES
    201 CENTRE PLAZA DR 1100
    MONTEREY PARK,CA91754     		  PC PROGRAM SUPPORT 5,000
    CASA SERENA
    1515 BATH ST
    SANTA BARBARA,CA93101     		  PC FAMILY IMMERSION PROGRAM 4,000
    CELEBRATION TABERNACLE
    8131 N DENVER AVE
    PORTLAND,OR97217     		    THANKSGIVING MEAL FOR COMMUNITY 1,000
    CHILDREN'S CENTER
    1713 PENN LANE
    OREGON CITY,OR97045     		  PC COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY 5,000
    COMPASSION CONNECT
    12135 SE LINCOLN ST
    PORTLAND,OR97216     		  PC PURCHASE OF X-RAY AND MEDICAL EQUIP 3,000
    COMMITTEE ON THE SHELTERLESS
    PO BOX 2744
    PETALUMA,CA94953     		  PC 572 LIVES REHOUSING PROGRAM 10,000
    EMILIO NARES FOUNDATION
    2650 TRUXTUN RD STE 202
    SAN DIEGO,CA92106     		  PC RIDE WITH EMILIO 5,000
    FAMILY BUILDERS
    115 NE 100TH ST STE 200
    SEATTLE,WA981258099     		  PC SUPPORT FOR FOSTER CARE FAMILIES 5,000
    FOOD FOR THOUGHT
    PO BOX 1608
    FORESTVILLE,CA95436     		  PC MEDICALLY TAILORED MEALS PILOT PROG 5,000
    FOSTER HOPE SACRAMENTO
    4144 WINDING WAY
    SACRAMENTO,CA95841     		  PC FREEDOM CLIMBER PLAY STRUCTURE 5,000
    FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN - PDX
    44 NE MORRIS ST
    PORTLAND,OR97212     		  PC ENRICHING ACTIVITIES FOR KAIROS PROG 3,000
    FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN - SEATTLE
    PO BOX 18886
    SEATTLE,WA98118     		  PC PROGRAM EXPANSION INITIATIVE 5,000
    FRIENDS OF YOUTH
    13116 NE 132ND ST
    KIRKLAND,WA980342306     		  PC ED SPECIALIST AT YOUTH HAVEN 4,000
    GABRIEL'S HOUSE
    PO BOX 654
    OXNARD,CA93032     		  PC ACCELERATE PROGRAM - HOUSING SUPPORT 5,000
    GREATER MAPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY CTR
    22010 SE 248TH ST
    MAPLE VALLEY,WA98038     		  PC NUTRITION PROGRAMS SENIOR CITIZENS 5,000
    GREEN PLATE SPECIAL
    2115 25TH AVE S
    SEATTLE,WA98144     		  PC GARDENING & COOKING ED FOR YOUTH 5,000
    HELPING HAND WORLDWIDE
    31121 HOLLY DR
    LAGUNA BEACH,CA92651     		  PC PURCHASE REFRIGERATION TRUCK 7,500
    HIGHLINE MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION
    16259 SYLVESTER RD SW
    STE 101
    BURIEN,WA98166     		  PC HIGHLINE HEALTH CONNECTIONS 5,000
    HOMELESS CHILDREN'S NETWORK
    3450 3RD ST UNIT 1C
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94124     		  PC WAVE PROGRAM - BULLYING PREVENTION 5,000
    INSIGHT ALLIANCE
    PO BOX 4587
    PORTLAND,OR97208     		  PC REHABILITATE PRISON INMATES 5,000
    LIFELINE CONNECTIONS
    PO BOX 1678
    VANCOUVER,WA98668     		  PC TWO REFRIGERATORS 5,000
    LIFEWIRE
    PO BOX 6398
    BELLEVUE,WA98008     		  PC EMERGENCY & TRANSITIONAL PROJECT 4,000
    LIGHTHOUSE BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRE
    1155 MARKET ST 10TH FL
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94103     		  PC TOOLS FOR INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM 5,000
    LITTLE BIT THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTE
    18675 NE 106TH ST
    REDMOND,WA98052     		  PC TUITION AID EQUINE ASSISTED THERAPY 5,000
    MERRY HEART CHILDREN'S CAMP
    PO BOX 80413
    PORTLAND,OR97280     		  PC CAMPING PROGRAM - KIDS W/HEART PROB 4,000
    MOCKINGBIRD SOCIETY
    2100 24TH AVE S 240
    SEATTLE,WA98144     		  PC YOUTH ADVOCATES HOMELESS PROGRAM 2,000
    NAT'L CENTER EQUINE FACILITATED
    THERAPY
    880 RUNNYMEDE RD
    WOODSIDE,CA940624132     		  PC EQUINE THERAPY PROGRAM 5,000
    NEUROTHERAPEUTIC PEDIATRIC THERAPY
    610 HIGH ST
    OREGON CITY,OR97045     		  PC ACCESS FUND FOR CRITICAL THERAPY SVC 2,500
    NEW BEGINNINGS
    PO BOX 75125
    SEATTLE,WA98175     		  PC TEEN ADVOCACY PROGRAM 5,000
    NEW HORIZONS
    2709 3RD AVE
    SEATTLE,WA98121     		  PC YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM 5,000
    OHLHOFF RECOVERY PROGRAMS
    601 STEINER ST
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94117     		  PC WOMEN'S RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM 3,500
    OPERATION DIGNITY
    3850 SAN PABLO AVE 102
    EMERYVILLE,CA94608     		  PC SCALE UP COMMUNITY CABINS 5,000
    ORANGEWOOD FOUNDATION
    1575 EAST 17TH ST
    SANTA ANA,CA92705     		  PC RIDING TIDES COMMUNITIES HOUSING 5,000
    OREGON FOOD BANK
    7900 NE 33RD DR
    PORTLAND,OR972111918     		  PC SCHOOL CHILD HUNGER PROGRAM 5,000
    OSANA HEALTH INNOVATIONS FDN
    DBA COLON HYDROPREP SOLUTIONS
    PO BOX 9122
    SOUTH LAKE TAHOE,CA96158     		  PC COLONOSCOPY PREP AWARENESS CAMPAIGN 3,000
    PDX DIAPER BANK
    PO BOX 22613
    PORTLAND,OR972692613     		  PC PROVIDING DIAPERS TO LOW INCOME 4,000
    PEACE FOR THE STREETS
    1609 19TH AVE
    SEATTLE,WA98122     		  PC AFFORDABLE HOUSING MOVE-IN ASSIS 2,500
    PENNY'S PLACE
    PO BOX 55903
    SHORELINE,WA98155     		  PC SUPPORT FOR WEEKLY GROUP DINNER 3,000
    PETS OF THE HOMELESS
    400 W KING ST STE 200
    CARSON CITY,NV89703     		  PC SUPPORT FOR VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR 5,000
    PLANNED PARENTHOOD
    COLUMBIA WILLAMETTE
    3727 NE MLK JR BLVD
    PORTLAND,OR97212     		  PC TEEN COUNCIL PROGRAM 5,000
    PORTLAND RESCUE MISSION
    PO BOX 3713
    PORTLAND,OR972303713     		  PC BURNSIDE COMPUTER EDUCATION PROGRAM 5,000
    PROVIDENCE INSTITUTE FOR A
    HEALTHIER COMMUNITY
    916 PACIFIC AVE
    EVERETT,WA98201     		  PC TOTAL HEALTH SCREENING PROGRAM 5,000
    RAPHAEL HOUSE
    4110 SE HAWTHORNE BLVD
    SUITE 503
    PORTLAND,OR97214     		  PC OPERATING SUPPORT 3,000
    SAFE HARBOR FREE CLINIC
    709 265TH NW STE 204
    STANWOOD,WA98292     		  PC CHRONIC CARE CLINIC 5,000
    SALEM FREE CLINICS
    1300 BROADWAY ST NE 104
    SALEM,OR97302     		  PC UPDATE/NEW DENTAL X-RAY EQUIPMENT 5,000
    SATURDAY ACADEMY
    UNIVERSITY OF PORTLAND
    5000 N WILLAMETTE BLVD
    PORTLAND,OR97203     		  PC SUPPORT GET PROGRAM 5,000
    SOPHIA WAY
    11061 NE 2ND STE 223
    BELLEVUE,WA98004     		  PC SUPPORT FOR DAY CENTER 5,000
    STANWOOD CAMANO FOOD BANK
    27030 102ND AVE NW
    PO BOX 1285
    STANWOOD,WA98292     		  PC FOOD BANK BACKPACK PROGRAM 5,000
    STORE TO DOOR
    7730 SW 31ST AVE
    PORTLAND,OR97219     		  PC GROCERY DELIVERY PROGRAM FOR SENIORS 5,000
    THE TAYLOR HOUSE
    PO BOX 853
    ROSEVILLA,CA95678     		  PC SUPPORT EXPANTION - CURRENT RESIDENC 5,000
    TODDLER LEARNING CENTER
    950 SE REGATTA DR 101
    PO BOX 633
    OAK HARBOR,WA98277     		  PC SUPPORT FOR YEAR 0-3 KIDS THERAPY 5,000
    TREEHOUSE
    2100 24TH AVE S STE 200
    SEATTLE,WA981444643     		  PC GRADUATION SUCCESS PROGRAM 5,000
    UNION GOSPEL MISSION - PORTLAND
    3 NW THIRD AVE
    PORTLAND,OR97209     		  PC PURCHASE OF PASSENGER VAN 5,000
    UNION GOSPEL MISSION - SALEM
    PO BOX 431
    SALEM,OR97208     		  PC COMPUTERS FOR LEARNING CENTER 5,000
    VISION HOUSE
    PO BOX 2951
    RENTON,WA98056     		  PC SUPPORT FOR HOUSING PROGRAM 4,000
    WAY BACK INN
    PO BOX 621
    RENTON,WA980570621     		  PC HOMELESS CHILDREN SUMMER ED PROG 3,600
    WELLSPRING FAMILY SERVICES
    1900 RAINIER AVE S
    SEATTLE,WA98144     		  PC SUPPORT FOR EARLY LEARNING CENTER 5,000
    YOUTHNET
    PO BOX 217
    MOUNT VERNON,WA98144     		  PC SUPPORT THERAPEUTIC FOSTER NETWORK 4,500
    YWAM FAITH HARVEST HELPERS
    12643 CASE RD SW
    OLYMPIA,WA98512     		  PC SUPPORT FOR FOOD GLEANING PROGRAM 5,000
    YWCA OF GREATER PORTLAND
    PO BOX 4587
    PORTLAND,OR97208     		  PC SUPPORT FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SVCS 5,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 348,100
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
    investments ...........     		    14 2,459  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 89,369  
    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 78,980  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue:
    aROYALTIES     		    15 262,380  
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   433,188  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    433,188
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    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) (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) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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    TY 2018 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    CHARIS FUND
    EIN:
    94-6077619
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    DEBT SECURITIES 70,702 70,994

    TY 2018 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    CHARIS FUND
    EIN:
    94-6077619
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    EQUITY SECURITIES 1,304,842 1,742,830

    TY 2018 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    CHARIS FUND
    EIN:
    94-6077619
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    MUTUAL FUNDS AT COST 1,170,913 1,172,646
    MARIANO RANCHO, LLC AT COST 28,335 406,667
    ROYALTY INTEREST AT COST 114,517 1,115,000

    TY 2018 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    CHARIS FUND
    EIN:
    94-6077619
    Description Amount
    PRIOR PERIOD ADJUST FOR INVESTMENTS 8,634


    TY 2018 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    CHARIS FUND
    EIN:
    94-6077619
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXPENSES        
    POSTAGE, MAILING SERVICE 465     465
    PRINTING AND COPYING 13     13
    BUSINESS REGISTRATION FEES 85     85


    TY 2018 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    CHARIS FUND
    EIN:
    94-6077619
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    ROYALTIES 262,380 262,380  


    TY 2018 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    CHARIS FUND
    EIN:
    94-6077619
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEES 45,062 45,062    
    ROYALTY INTEREST MANAGEMENT FEE 13,456 13,456    


    TY 2018 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    CHARIS FUND
    EIN:
    94-6077619
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    TAXES 17,000