Form990-PF
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2018
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2018, or tax year beginning 07-01-2018 , and ending 06-30-2019
Name of foundation
CHARLESTON AREA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)6029 PARK DRIVE PO BOX 677
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
CHARLESTON, IL61920
A Employer identification number

37-1172293
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(217) 345-2128
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$13,519,122J 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) 73,000
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 5 5 5
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 450,958 450,958 450,958
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 287,991
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 2,096,348
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 287,991
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 65    
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 812,019 738,954 450,963
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)....... Click to see attachment 5,175 3,568   1,607
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 28,756 28,756    
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 13,675      
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 list of attachments 1,308 1,208   100
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 48,914 33,532   1,707
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 615,053 615,053
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 663,967 33,532   616,760
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 148,052
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 705,422
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 450,963
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X 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.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 338,730 736,462 736,462
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) 296,007 Click to see attachment290,416 350,617
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 2,191,735 Click to see attachment2,071,590 4,697,356
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 1,582,835 Click to see attachment1,582,835 1,820,949
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 5,744,277 Click to see attachment5,620,333 5,913,738
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) 10,153,584 10,301,636 13,519,122
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.................. 10,153,584 10,301,636
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)..... 10,153,584 10,301,636
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 10,153,584 10,301,636
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
10,153,584
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
148,052
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
10,301,636
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
 
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
10,301,636
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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 4000 BARCLAYS BANK PLC 8.125% P 2016-09-20 2018-12-17
b 1910 BARCLAYS BANK PLC 8.125% P 2016-11-23 2018-12-17
c 8044.082 BLACKROCK INTL OPP INSTL P 2010-02-01 2018-07-12
d 83.242 BLACKROCK INTL OPP INSTL P 2010-12-20 2018-07-12
e 167.875 BLACKROCK INTL OPP INSTL P 2011-12-13 2018-07-12
137.374 BLACKROCK INTL OPP INSTL P 2012-12-14 2018-07-12
1274.788 BLACKROCK INTL OPP INSTL P 2013-02-05 2018-07-12
23.596 BLACKROCK INTL OPP INSTL P 2013-12-18 2018-07-12
18.032 BLACKROCK INTL OPP INSTL P 2013-12-18 2018-07-12
968.762 BLACKROCK INTL OPP INSTL P 2014-12-15 2018-07-12
157.252 BLACKROCK INTL OPP INSTL P 2014-12-15 2018-07-12
280.215 BLACKROCK INTL OPP INSTL P 2014-12-15 2018-07-12
22.951 BLACKROCK INTL OPP INSTL P 2015-12-14 2018-07-12
523.445 BLACKROCK INTL OPP INSTL P 2016-12-14 2018-07-12
1015.364 BLACKROCK INTL OPP INSTL P 2017-07-21 2018-07-12
521.835 BLACKROCK INTL OPP INSTL P 2017-07-21 2018-07-12
72.752 BLACKROCK INTL OPP INSTL P 2017-12-05 2018-07-12
104.274 BLACKROCK INTL OPP INSTL P 2017-12-05 2018-07-12
184.175 BLACKROCK INTL OPP INSTL P 2017-12-05 2018-07-12
130.896 BLACKROCK INTL OPP INSTL P 2018-04-12 2018-07-12
6460 COLUMBIA SMALL CAP INDEX II P 2005-07-01 2018-07-12
74.332 COLUMBIA SMALL CAP INDEX II P 2007-06-22 2018-07-12
35.825 COLUMBIA SMALL CAP INDEX II P 2007-12-14 2018-07-12
45.167 COLUMBIA SMALL CAP INDEX II P 2007-12-14 2018-07-12
90.190 COLUMBIA SMALL CAP INDEX II P 2007-12-14 2018-07-12
2.666 COLUMBIA SMALL CAP INDEX II P 2008-06-20 2018-07-12
113.912 COLUMBIA SMALL CAP INDEX II P 2008-12-15 2018-07-12
44.853 COLUMBIA SMALL CAP INDEX II P 2009-12-11 2018-07-12
23.714 COLMBIA SMALL CAP INDEX II P 2010-12-14 2018-07-12
26.504 COLUMBIA SMALL CAP INDEX II P 2011-12-13 2018-07-12
3.176 COLUMBIA SMALL CAP INDEX II P 2012-06-20 2018-07-12
155.156 COLUMBIA SMALL CAP INDEX II P 2012-12-14 2018-07-12
69.868 COLUMBIA SMALL CAP INDEX II P 2012-12-14 2018-07-12
5.358 COLUMBIA SMALL CAP INDEX II P 2013-06-26 2018-07-12
211.611 COLUMBIA SMALL CAP INDEX II P 2013-06-26 2018-07-12
596.530 COLUMBIA SMALL CAP INDEX II P 2013-12-10 2018-07-12
35.512 COLUMBIA SMALL CAP INDEX II P 2013-12-10 2018-07-12
33.680 COLUMBIA SMALL CAP INDEX II P 2013-12-10 2018-07-12
263.411 COLUMBIA SMALL CAP INDEX II P 2014-06-25 2018-07-12
520.109 COLUMBIA SMALL CAP INDEX II P 2014-12-08 2018-07-12
35.482 COLUMBIA SMALL CAP INDEX II P 2014-12-08 2018-07-12
121.566 COLUMBIA SMALL CAP INDEX II P 2015-06-23 2018-07-12
926.754 COLUMBIA SMALL CAP INDEX II P 2015-12-07 2018-07-12
14.575 COLUMBIA SMALL CAP INDEX II P 2015-12-07 2018-07-12
88.934 COLUMBIA SMALL CAP INDEX II P 2016-06-22 2018-07-12
16.331 COLUMBIA SMALL CAP INDEX II P 2016-06-22 2018-07-12
425.479 COLUMBIA SMALL CAP INDEX II P 2016-12-06 2018-07-12
25.308 COLUMBIA SMALL CAP INDEX II P 2016-12-06 2018-07-12
483.490 COLUMBIA SMALL CAP INDEX II P 2017-06-21 2018-07-12
78.045 COLUMBIA SMALL CAP INDEX II P 2017-06-21 2018-07-12
447.861 COLUMBIA SMALL CAP INDEX II P 2017-12-07 2018-07-12
38.848 COLUMBIA SMALL CAP INDEX II P 2017-12-07 2018-07-12
290.955 COLUMBIA SMALL CAP INDEX II P 2018-06-20 2018-07-12
0.644 DIAMONDBACK ENERGY INC P 2018-11-30 2018-11-30
840 ENERGEN CORP P 2009-01-27 2018-11-30
300 ENERGEN CORP P 2009-01-27 2018-11-30
100 ENERGEN CORP P 2009-01-27 2018-11-30
3500 GENERAL ELECTRIC CO P 2005-07-01 2019-05-17
63.636 ILLINOIS ST TXBL 452151LE1 P 2010-12-16 2019-06-01
300 KKR & CO L.P. P 2017-07-12 2018-10-22
3560 KKR & CO L.P. 6.50% PFD P 2017-07-12 2018-10-22
140 KKR & CO L.P. 6.50% PFD P 2017-07-12 2018-10-22
1350 KKR & CO L.P. 6.50% PFD P 2017-10-30 2018-10-22
100. KKR & CO L.P. 6.50% PFD P 2017-10-30 2018-10-22
15 KKR & CO L.P. 6.50% PFD P 2017-10-30 2018-10-22
495 KKR & CO L.P. 6.50% PFD P 2017-10-30 2018-10-22
1100 KKR & CO L.P. 6.50% PFD P 2017-10-30 2018-10-22
635 KKR & CO L.P. 6.50% PFD P 2017-10-30 2018-10-22
200 KRAFT HEINZ CO P 2018-05-08 2019-05-17
392 KRAFT HEINZ CO P 2015-07-06 2019-05-17
400 KRAFT HEINZ CO P 2018-05-08 2019-05-17
670 KRAFT HEINZ CO P 2018-05-08 2019-05-17
285 LOWES COMPANIES INC P 2005-07-01 2019-05-17
195 MICROSOFT CORP P 2009-02-03 2019-05-17
11997.60 MONEY MKT OBLIGS TR P 2018-07-12 2018-08-21
12320.718 MONEY MKT OBLIGS TR P 2018-07-12 2018-11-06
99980.004 MONEY MKT OBLIGS TR P 2018-07-12 2019-02-04
75681.68 MONEY MKT OBLIGS TR P 2018-07-12 2019-02-19
1346.212 MONEY MKT OBLIGS TR P 2018-10-22 2019-02-19
257691.45 MONEY MKT OBLIGS TR P 2018-10-22 2019-05-07
50000.00 MONEY MKT OBLIGS TR P 2018-11-20 2019-05-07
51243.763 MONEY MKT OBLIGS TR P 2018-12-31 2019-05-07
178.00 NEXTERA ENERGY INC P 2010-06-03 2019-05-17
193.000 PEPSICO INC P 2005-07-01 2019-05-17
256.000 PROCTOR & GAMBLE CO P 2006-01-15 2019-05-17
1000.00 QUALCOMM INC P 2005-07-01 2019-05-15
0.799 WABTEC P 2019-02-26 2019-02-27
800.000 WEYERHAEUSER CO P 2005-07-01 2019-05-17
1154.000 WEYERHAEUSER CO P 2010-09-01 2019-05-17
Capital Gain Dividends      
(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 100,000   105,658 -5,658
b 47,750   50,009 -2,259
c 234,485   245,264 -10,779
d 2,426   2,882 -456
e 4,894   4,892 2
4,004   4,620 -616
37,160   45,000 -7,840
688   938 -250
526   717 -191
28,239   31,088 -2,849
4,584   5,046 -462
8,168   8,992 -824
669   719 -50
15,258   16,452 -1,194
29,598   31,608 -2,010
15,211   16,245 -1,034
2,121   2,226 -105
3,040   3,191 -151
5,369   5,636 -267
3,816   3,903 -87
117,701   51,234 66,467
1,354   1,105 249
653   486 167
823   613 210
1,643   1,224 419
49   35 14
2,075   906 1,169
817   471 346
432   323 109
483   345 138
58   45 13
2,827   2,230 597
1,273   1,004 269
98   89 9
3,856   3,502 354
10,869   10,714 155
647   638 9
614   605 9
4,799   4,886 -87
9,476   9,050 426
646   617 29
2,215   2,251 -36
16,885   14,782 2,103
266   233 33
1,620   1,379 241
298   253 45
7,752   7,501 251
461   446 15
8,809   8,253 556
1,422   1,332 90
8,160   7,950 210
708   690 18
5,301   5,351 -50
86   29 57
24,504   24,504  
8,753   8,753  
2,924   2,924  
34,486   45,006 -10,520
6,364   5,590 774
7,730   8,156 -426
91,818   96,780 -4,962
3,605   3,806 -201
34,758   36,494 -1,736
2,575   2,696 -121
386   406 -20
12,745   13,384 -639
28,332   29,741 -1,409
16,353   17,169 -816
6,402   11,823 -5,421
12,561   5,779 6,782
12,818   23,646 -10,828
21,470   39,610 -18,140
30,555   9,428 21,127
24,752   3,673 21,079
11,993   11,999 -6
12,315   12,322 -7
99,993   99,994 -1
75,698   75,692 6
1,346   1,347 -1
257,738   257,750 -12
50,009   50,007 2
51,253   51,245 8
34,788   9,086 25,702
24,600   3,449 21,151
27,163   15,040 12,123
84,374   36,570 47,804
61   62 -1
19,408   50,835 -31,427
27,996   17,933 10,063
      170,540
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       -5,658
b       -2,259
c       -10,779
d       -456
e       2
      -616
      -7,840
      -250
      -191
      -2,849
      -462
      -824
      -50
      -1,194
      -2,010
      -1,034
      -105
      -151
      -267
      -87
      66,467
      249
      167
      210
      419
      14
      1,169
      346
      109
      138
      13
      597
      269
      9
      354
      155
      9
      9
      -87
      426
      29
      -36
      2,103
      33
      241
      45
      251
      15
      556
      90
      210
      18
      -50
      57
       
       
       
      -10,520
      774
      -426
      -4,962
      -201
      -1,736
      -121
      -20
      -639
      -1,409
      -816
      -5,421
      6,782
      -10,828
      -18,140
      21,127
      21,079
      -6
      -7
      -1
      6
      -1
      -12
      2
      8
      25,702
      21,151
      12,123
      47,804
      -1
      -31,427
      10,063
       
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 2 287,991
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 -8,172
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 737,358 12,728,211 0.05793
2016 752,974 11,604,210 0.06489
2015 768,724 11,388,978 0.06750
2014 323,221 11,807,413 0.02737
2013 654,023 11,197,730 0.05841
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
2
0.276097
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
0.055219
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2018 from Part X, line 5......
4
13,055,151
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
720,892
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
7,054
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
727,946
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4,.............
8
616,760
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 14,108
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 14,108
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 14,108
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2018 estimated tax payments and 2017 overpayment credited to 2018 6a 10,480
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 10,480
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 145
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 3,773
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 2019 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$   (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
 
No
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)
    bulletIL
    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
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 5
    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 ofbulletMichael J Metzger Telephone no.bullet (217) 345-2128

    Located atbullet6029 PARK DRIVE PO BOX 677CHARLESTONIL ZIP+4bullet61920
    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
     
    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 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
     
    No
    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
     
    No
    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
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 6
    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
     
    No
    .........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
     
    No
    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
    MARK BLUHM Secretary
    0.75     		0    
    2231 Cortland Drive
    Charleston,IL61920
    JENNIFER L SIPES Asst. Treas
    0.25     		0    
    2930 WHITETAIL DR
    CHARLESTON,IL61920
    KELLY P MILLER Director
    0.25     		0    
    14157 E COUNTY RD 600 N
    CHARLESTON,IL61920
    MICHAEL J METZGER PRESIDENT
    2.00     		0    
    6 Fairway Lane
    Charleston,IL61920
    JEFF HORN Director
    0.50     		0    
    8360 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
    CHARLESTON,IL61920
    RICHARD J WILLIAMS Treasurer
    0.25     		0    
    904 Post Oak Road
    charleston,IL61920
    JOHN INYART Vice President
    0.50     		0    
    6801 N COUNTY RD 1200 E
    CHARLESTON,IL61920
    CAROL ADAMS Director
    0.25     		0    
    1286 W STATE STREET
    CHARLESTON,IL61920
    CHRISTOPHER SWING Director
    0.25     		0    
    10794 PRESTIGE DR
    CHARLESTON,IL61920
    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  
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 7
    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  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 8
    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
    12,702,765
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    551,195
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    13,253,960
    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
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    13,253,960
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    198,809
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    13,055,151
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    652,758
    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
    652,758
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2018 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    14,108
    b
    Income tax for 2018. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    14,108
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    638,650
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    638,650
    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
    638,650
    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
    616,760
    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
    616,760
    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
     
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    616,760
    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 7 638,650
    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......  
    b From 2014......  
    c From 2015......  
    d From 2016......  
    e From 2017...... 13,306
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 13,306
    4Qualifying distributions for 2018 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 616,760
    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)........     		0
    d Applied to 2018 distributable amount..... 616,760
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2018. 13,306 13,306
    (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  
    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 ..........     		8,584
    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) ...     		 
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2019.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		 
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2014....  
    b Excess from 2015....  
    c Excess from 2016....  
    d Excess from 2017....  
    e Excess from 2018....  
    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:
    CHARLESTON AREA CHARITABLE FOUNDATI
    PO BOX 677 6029 PARK DR
    CHARLESTON,IL61920
    (217) 345-2128
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    WRITTEN REQUEST EXPLAINING USE AND PURPOSE OF FUNDS
    cAny submission deadlines:
    BY 16TH OF MONTH PRECEEDING MEETINGS IN AUG, NOV, FEB, MAY
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION IN CHARLESTON OR COLES COUNTY, ILLINOIS
    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
    EIU SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
    600 Lincoln Avenue
    CHARLESTON,IL61920     		N/A PC COMMUNITY ENTERTAINMENT - EIU ORCHESTRAS 10,000
    CITY OF CHARLESTON
    520 Jackson Ave
    CHARLESTON,IL61920     		N/A GOV REAL ESTATE PURCHASES LAKE AND LIBRARY 95,000
    CITIZENS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE
    825 18th Street
    CHARLESTON,IL61920     		N/A PC PROGRAM FUNDING 4,000
    COLES COUNTY FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION
    719 West Lincoln
    CHARLESTON,IL61920     		N/A PC SCHOLARSHIPS 2,500
    MID IL BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
    825 18th Street
    CHARLESTON,IL61920     		N/A PC LAPTOP AND WEBSITE UPDATE 1,410
    CHAS TOWNSHIP PARK DISTRICT
    520 SOUTH JACKSON AVE
    CHARLESTON,IL61920     		N/A GOV AMERICAN LEGION REGIONAL TOURNAMENT 10,000
    COLES COUNTY CRIME STOPPERRS
    PO BOX 211
    CHARLESTON,IL61920     		N/A PC PROGRAM AWARENESS 2,800
    COLES COUNTY BARBERSHOPPERS
    5780 N County Road 1540 E
    CHARLESTON,IL61920     		N/A PC YOUNG MEN/ WOMEN IN HARMONY FESTIVAL 2,000
    CHARLESTON LIBRARY
    712 SIXTH STREET
    CHARLESTON,IL61920     		N/A GOV MULTI MEDIA EQUIPMENT 7,200
    CITY OF CHARLESTON
    520 Jackson Ave
    CHARLESTON,IL61920     		N/A GOV FUNDING FOR RED, WHITE & BLUE DAYS FESTIVAL 25,000
    CITY OF CHARLESTON
    520 Jackson Ave
    CHARLESTON,IL61920     		N/A GOV FLOWER BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT 2,000
    IMMANUEL LUTHERAN EARLY CHILDHOOD C
    902 CLEVELAND AVENUE
    CHARLESTON,IL61920     		N/A NC DAYCARE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT & FENCING 2,733
    EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY FOUNDAT
    600 LINCOLN AVENUE
    CHARLESTON,IL61920     		N/A PC WEIU TV PROGRAMING 7,500
    CHARLESTON COMM UNIT SCHOOLS
    410 WEST POLK
    CHARLESTON,IL61920     		N/A GOV HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE LAB RENOVATION PARTIAL FUNDING 375,000
    UNITED WAY OF COLES COUNTY
    PO Box 868
    MATTOON,IL61938     		  PC ANNUAL FUNDING 25,000
    LINCOLN LOG CABIN FOUNDATION
    402 South Lincoln Highway Road
    LERNA,IL62440     		N/A PC FALL/SUMMER PROGRAM 31,050
    CHOICES PREGNANCY HEALTH CENTER
    260 W LOCUST AVE
    CHARLESTON,IL61920     		N/A PC TECHNOLOGY UPGRADE 5,025
    AMERICAN LEGION CHARITIES POST 93
    PO BOX 55
    CHARLESTON,IL61920     		N/A PC UNIFORMS, BUGLE, TENT FOR HONOR GUARD 6,000
    COLES COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL
    5020 JACKSON AVENUE
    CHARLESTON,IL61920     		N/A PC SUMMER COMMUNITY THEATRE 1,000
    LIFE IN CHRIST FELLOWSHIP CHURCH
    7700 N COUNTY RD 1200 E
    CHARLESTON,IL61920     		N/A PC CLASSROOM EQUIPMENT -165
    Total .................................bullet 3a 615,053
    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 ...........     		        5
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....         450,958
    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.....         65
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............     		        287,991
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..     739,019
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    739,019
    (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
    Sign Here
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's name SmallBullet
    		 Firm's EIN SmallBullet
    Firm's address SmallBullet


    		 Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Additional Data


    Software ID: 18007218
    Software Version: 2018v3.1


    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors

    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2018
    Name of the organization
    CHARLESTON AREA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    37-1172293
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ






    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......... Arrow Bullet $  
    Caution. An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
    Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018) Page 2
    Name of organization
    CHARLESTON AREA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number
    37-1172293
    Part I
    Contributors (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
    BONITA WOODYARD  
    325 W COOLIDGE AVENUE
     
    CHARLESTON, IL61920

    		$ 20,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    2
    Shirley Hunt  
    65 Airport Rd Apt 108
     
    Savoy, IL61874

    		$ 50,000


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

    		$  


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

    		$  


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

    		$  


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

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    CHARLESTON AREA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    37-1172293
    Part II
    Noncash Property (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    CHARLESTON AREA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    37-1172293
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)

    Additional Data


    Software ID: 18007218
    Software Version: 2018v3.1

    TY 2018 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    CHARLESTON AREA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    37-1172293
    Software ID:
    18007218
    Software Version:
    2018v3.1
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    DOEHRING WINDERS & CO - AUDIT 3,525 2,908 0 617
    GILBERT, METZGER & MADIGAN, LLP 1,650 660 0 990

    TY 2018 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    CHARLESTON AREA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    37-1172293
    Software ID:
    18007218
    Software Version:
    2018v3.1
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    AT&T CORP NOTE DTD 3/26/99 248,029 296,038
    DAYTON HUDSON CO DEBENTURES 91,367 125,325
    BANK OF AMERICA CORP INTERNOTES 100,000 100,226
    GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC NOTES 98,663 117,155
    BELLSOUTH TELECOM BONDS 103,379 115,219
    VERIZON MARYLAND INC BONDS 86,963 109,324
    ATLANTIC RICHFIELD CO DEBENTURE 109,007 112,889
    MORGAN STANLEY FIXED TO FLOAT NOTE 99,723 102,250
    MORGAN STANLEY FIX/FLOAT CPI NOTE MEDIUM 50,005 50,312
    JPMORGAN CHASE & CO FIX TO FLOAT CPI MED 100,000 101,090
    GOLDMAN SACHS CAPITAL I SUBORDINATED 194,640 251,242
    ASSURED GUARANTY US HLDG CO GUARNT 101,267 121,354
    WESTERN UNION CO NOTES DTD 11/17/06 99,792 108,106
    BARCLAYS BANK PLC MULTI STEP UP MED TERM 100,000 110,419

    TY 2018 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    CHARLESTON AREA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    37-1172293
    Software ID:
    18007218
    Software Version:
    2018v3.1
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    PEPSICO INC 802 SH 32,278 105,166
    EXXON MOBIL CORP 1120 SH 57,879 85,826
    ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC 580 SH 11,165 87,470
    SH COCA COLA CO 1906 SH 59,546 97,054
    ABBOTT LABORATORIES 1310 SH 15,803 110,171
    AT&T 2865 SH 55,924 96,006
    CISCO SYSTEMS INC 2610 SH 34,256 142,845
    WAL MART 1077 SH 50,587 118,998
    INTEL CORP 4134 SH 49,160 131,068
    MICROSOFT CORP 1162 SH 21,885 155,662
    ALTRIA GROUP INC 1344 SH 12,692 63,638
    INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHS 348 SH 30,554 47,989
    PFIZER INC 3246 SH 53,559 140,617
    UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC 488 SH 10,402 119,077
    CHEVRON CORP 756 SH 27,938 94,077
    MCDONALDS CORP 470 SH 37,502 97,600
    3M CO 346 SH 20,203 59,976
    UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP 586 SH 50,157 76,297
    CONOCOPHILLIPS 1105 SH 38,247 67,405
    LOWES COS INC 951 SH 43,700 95,966
    PROCTOR & GAMBLE CO 1204 SH 72,394 132,019
    ELI LILLY & CO 1351 SH 60,633 149,677
    COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY 1633 SH 69,904 117,037
    PHILIP MORRIS INTL INC 770 SH 16,569 60,468
    WALT DISNEY COMPANY 1000 SH 33,509 139,640
    JOHNSON & JOHNSON 761 SH 46,189 105,992
    ROYAL DUTCH SHELL 1220 SH 67,225 79,385
    SYSCO CORPORATION 1310 SH 30,358 92,643
    THE SOUTHERN COMPANY 1430 SH 49,999 79,050
    WASTE MGMT INC 1300 SH 35,343 149,981
    APPLIED MATERIALS INC 1100 SH 13,784 49,401
    NEXTERA ENERGY INC 802 SH 40,938 164,298
    HARRIS CORP 700 SH 25,060 132,391
    MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP 930 SH 11,491 51,969
    SH PHILLIPS 66 - 552 SH 11,356 51,634
    ABBVIE INC 870 SH 11,381 63,266
    APPLE INC 611 SH 40,797 120,929
    KELLOGG COMPANY 735 SH 59,990 61,284
    MONDELEZ INTL INC 1176 SH 10,691 63,386
    NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP 658 SH 49,968 131,159
    VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS 2244 SH 109,399 128,200
    MEDTRONIC PLC 1200 SH 92,340 116,868
    UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 856 SH 90,028 88,399
    CHINA MOBILE 975 SH 50,044 44,158
    US BANCORP NEW 1990 SH 70,848 104,276
    DIAMONDBACK ENERGY 798 SH 36,152 86,958
    SANOFI ADR 1389 SH 60,201 60,102
    WABTEC 18 SH 1,405 1,292
    ANHEUSER BUSCH INBEV 589 SH 60,096 52,132
    BANCO SANTANDER 5776 SH 30,061 26,454

    TY 2018 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    CHARLESTON AREA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    37-1172293
    Software ID:
    18007218
    Software Version:
    2018v3.1
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

     
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

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


    290,416
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


    350,617


    TY 2018 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    CHARLESTON AREA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    37-1172293
    Software ID:
    18007218
    Software Version:
    2018v3.1
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    COLUMBIA FUNDS TR SMALL CAP VALUE FUND AT COST 232,653 196,143
    COLUMBIA ACORN INT'L FD AT COST 223,703 185,381
    GABELLI EQUITY FUNDS SMALL CAP AT COST 344,575 606,472
    HOTCHKIS & WILEY FDS SMALL CAP VALUE FD AT COST 617,690 563,980
    BARON SELECT FUNDS PARTNERS FD AT COST 75,471 130,639
    PRINCIPAL INV FUND REAL ESTATE AT COST 317,227 359,961
    AMERICAN FUNDS AT COST 370,023 358,791
    JANUS INVT TRUST AT COST 190,000 162,059
    OPPENHEIMER DEV MKTS AT COST 50,264 49,676
    PRINCIPAL FUNDS, INC AT COST 474,426 540,658
    OPPENHEIMER INTERNATIONAL AT COST 395,000 387,729
    US BANCORP 5.15% PFD AT COST 100,182 102,780
    BB&T CORP 5.625% PFD AT COST 202,272 205,979
    ING GROUP NV 6.125% PFD AT COST 200,673 204,120
    NEXTERA ENERGY 5.125% PFD AT COST 100,636 111,785
    WELLS FARGO & CO 5.25% PFD AT COST 100,000 100,480
    GOLDMAN SACHS 5.95% PFD AT COST 203,973 192,125
    JP MORGAN CHASE & CO PFD AT COST 148,933 155,280
    JP MORGAN 6.10% PFD AT COST 100,018 104,360
    CHARLES SCHWAB 6% PFD AT COST 200,511 203,972
    BANK AMER CORP 6% PFD AT COST 149,964 149,058
    ENTERGY AR 4.875% PFD AT COST 122,384 127,900
    NEXTERA ENERGY 5.25% PFD AT COST 49,996 54,863
    WELLS FARGO & CO 6% PFD AT COST 150,002 148,702
    CAPITAL ONE FIN 5.2% PFD AT COST 149,987 148,946
    ENTERGY NOLA 5.5% PFD AT COST 99,818 104,833
    GEORGIA POWER 5.% PFD AT COST 149,952 153,466
    METLIFE INC 5.625% PFD AT COST 100,000 103,600

    TY 2018 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    CHARLESTON AREA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    37-1172293
    Software ID:
    18007218
    Software Version:
    2018v3.1
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    CHECK STOCK 75     75
    IL CHARITY BUREAU FD - ANNUAL FILING FEE 15     15
    IL SECRETARY OF STATE - FILING FEE 10     10
    UNITED STATES LIABILITY - LIABILITY INS 1,208 1,208    


    TY 2018 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    CHARLESTON AREA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    37-1172293
    Software ID:
    18007218
    Software Version:
    2018v3.1
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    Other Investment Income 65    


    TY 2018 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    CHARLESTON AREA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    37-1172293
    Software ID:
    18007218
    Software Version:
    2018v3.1
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    WELLS FARGO ADVISORS 28,756 28,756 0 0


    TY 2018 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    CHARLESTON AREA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    37-1172293
    Software ID:
    18007218
    Software Version:
    2018v3.1
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FEDERAL EXCISE TAX 13,675