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 01-01-2018 , and ending 12-31-2018
Name of foundation
FIREBIRD FOUNDATION FOR
ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX A
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
PHILLIPS, ME04966
A Employer identification number

01-0524375
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(207) 639-3939
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$20,461,262J 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) 2,766,142
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 366 366 366
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 322,940 322,940 322,940
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 1,139,908
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 6,470,653
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 1,140,156
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 -756 -1,512 -1,512
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 4,228,600 1,461,950 321,794
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 18,000     18,000
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 147,955     147,955
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 3,617     3,617
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 563     563
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 6,550     6,550
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 110,990 65,079 65,079 110,990
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 18,754 7,498 7,498 18,754
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 15,509    
20 Occupancy.............. 26,981     26,981
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 3,202     3,202
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see list of attachments 53,009     53,009
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 405,130 72,577 72,577 389,621
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 512,765 361,516
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 917,895 72,577 72,577 751,137
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 3,310,705
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 1,389,373
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 249,217
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.............   7,758 7,758
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 89,517 67,778 67,778
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 12,011,809 15,309,571 19,308,803
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet426,218
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet123,434 302,302 Click to see attachment302,784 347,247
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment583,414 Click to see attachment665,856 Click to see attachment729,676
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 12,987,042 16,353,747 20,461,262
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet) Click to see attachment9,331 Click to see attachment32,307
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 9,331 32,307
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.................. 12,977,711 16,321,440
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)..... 12,977,711 16,321,440
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 12,987,042 16,353,747
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
12,977,711
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
3,310,705
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
68,205
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
16,356,621
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
35,181
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
16,321,440
Form 990-PF (2018)
Form 990-PF (2018)
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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 10582.011 BROWN ADVISORY STRATEGIC BOND INSTL. P 2018-08-27 2018-11-19
b 6814 ISHARES MSCI EMERGING MKT P 2018-07-27 2018-11-23
c 1 ISHARES MSCI EMERGING MKT P 2018-07-27 2018-12-27
d 20898.642 BROWN ADVISORY MACQUASIA NEW STARS INTL P 2016-08-02 2018-07-25
e 21030.495 BROWN ADVISORY MACQUASIA NEW STARS INTL P 2016-08-04 2018-07-25
3840.246 SEAFARER GWTH & INCOMESE P 2014-05-23 2018-06-11
274 SPDR S&P 500 ETF TRUST P 2015-06-09 2018-06-25
5240 SPDR S&P 500 ETF TRUST P 2001-01-01 2018-08-23
945 SPDR S&P 500 ETF TRUST P 2001-01-01 2018-10-02
FRAC ALIBABA GROUP P 2018-08-14 2018-08-14
57 ALIBABA GROUP P 2018-08-13 2018-12-03
38 CHIPOLTE P 2017-12-26 2018-04-26
30 CHIPOLTE P 2017-12-26 2018-07-24
40 CHIPOLTE P 2017-12-26 2018-08-20
38 CHIPOLTE P 2017-12-26 2018-09-04
29 CHIPOLTE P 2017-12-26 2018-09-11
23 CHIPOLTE P 2017-12-26 2018-09-24
140 CONAGRA BRANDS P 2017-01-21 2018-10-23
266 HANESBRANDS INC. P 2017-02-02 2018-01-24
182 HANESBRANDS INC. P 2017-02-24 2018-01-24
635 HANESBRANDS INC. P 2017-01-01 2018-02-07
99 HANESBRANDS INC. P 2017-02-27 2018-02-09
659 HANESBRANDS INC. P 2017-02-28 2018-02-09
125 AETNA P 2016-06-17 2018-04-04
126 AETNA P 2001-01-01 2018-04-24
181 AETNA P 2001-01-01 2018-07-03
559 ALTABA INC P 2016-02-10 2018-08-13
166 BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY P 2001-01-01 2018-12-21
143 CANADIAN NATL RY CO P 2015-02-10 2018-01-14
175 CANADIAN NATL RY CO P 2016-02-10 2018-07-09
266 CROWN CASTLE INT'L P 2001-01-01 2018-02-16
70 CROWN CASTLE INT'L P 2016-02-10 2018-10-18
147 DISNEY WALT CO P 2016-02-10 2018-11-01
578 EBAY INC P 2001-01-01 2018-09-11
274 EBAY INC P 2016-02-10 2018-09-27
184 EBAY INC P 2016-02-10 2018-12-19
93 EDWARDS LIFE SCIENCES CORP P 2001-01-01 2018-12-12
600 HANESBRANDS INC. P 2017-02-03 2018-02-09
84 MASTERCARD INC P 2001-01-01 2018-01-04
72 MASTERCARD INC P 2016-02-10 2018-06-18
410 OCCIDENTAL PETE CORP P 2016-01-01 2018-08-07
188 OCCIDENTAL PETE CORP P 2016-02-10 2018-09-24
113 OCCIDENTAL PETE CORP P 2016-02-10 2018-11-06
403 OCCIDENTAL PETE CORP P 2016-02-10 2018-12-03
126 PAYPAL HLDGS INC P 2001-01-01 2018-05-17
155 PAYPAL HLDGS INC P 2016-02-10 2018-10-11
544 PEPSICO P 2001-01-01 2018-12-14
1343 QUALCOMM INCORPORATED P 2016-02-10 2018-04-16
206 TJX COS P 2016-02-10 2018-02-28
69 TJX COS P 2016-02-10 2018-10-11
88 TJX COS P 2016-02-10 2018-11-01
108 VISA P 2016-02-10 2018-01-04
128 VISA P 2016-02-10 2018-06-15
385 WELLS FARGO P 2001-01-01 2018-11-01
PRINC AMERICREDIT AUTO SER 2018-1 P 2018-05-05 2018-12-18
20,000 ANALOG DEVICES P 2018-08-28 2018-09-07
10,000 AUTOZONE P 2018-08-28 2018-12-06
20,000 BP CAP MKTS INC NOTE P 2018-09-19 2018-11-29
55,000 CROWN CASTLE INT'L- NEW NOTE P 2018-01-09 2018-08-28
40,000 DOLLAR GEN CORP NEW NOTE P 2018-06-01 2018-08-28
PRINC DRIVE AUTO RECV SER 2017-1 P 2017-06-21 2018-04-24
PRINC DRIVE AUTO RECV SER 2017-1 P 2017-11-02 2018-10-15
PRINC DRIVE AUTO RECV SER 2017-1 P 2017-10-17 2018-10-15
20,000 GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP NOTE P 2018-07-20 2018-08-28
20,000 GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP NOTE P 2018-07-20 2018-09-07
25,000 HASBRO INC NOTE CALL P 2018-04-30 2018-08-28
2,000 HASBRO INC NOTE CALL P 2018-04-30 2018-12-06
4,000 HASBRO INC NOTE CALL P 2018-04-30 2018-12-17
40,000 KROGER CO NOTE CALL P 2018-01-03 2018-08-28
8,000 MARTIN MARIETTA MATLS INC P 2017-08-10 2018-05-10
47,000 MARTIN MARIETTA MATLS INC P 2017-08-10 2018-05-11
30,000 MPLX LP NOTE CALL P 2018-08-28 2018-11-13
15,000 MPLX LP NOTE CALL P 2018-11-08 2018-12-21
PRIN NISSAN AUTO SER 2015-A P 2017-04-19 2018-04-15
25,000 NOBLE ENERGY INC NOTE CALL P 2018-08-28 2018-09-13
9,000 ROYAL BK CDA MTN P 2018-08-28 2018-11-13
3,000 ROYAL BK CDA MTN P 2018-08-28 2018-11-28
85,000 SANTANDER DRIVE AUTOSER 2015-2 P 2017-04-11 2018-01-16
PRINC SANTANDER DRIVE AUTOSER 2015-4 P 2018-03-23 2018-12-15
PRINC TOYOTA AUTO RECV OWNSER 2015-C P 2017-04-24 2018-04-15
360,000 US TREAS NOTES P 2017-12-11 2018-04-02
10,000 US TREAS NOTES P 2018-04-12 2018-06-04
350,00 US TREAS NOTES P 2018-04-12 2018-07-23
20,000 US TREAS NOTES P 2018-08-28 2018-11-20
185,000 US TREAS NOTES P 2018-07-23 2018-09-06
60,000 US TREAS NOTES P 2018-09-26 2018-11-09
30,000 US TREAS NOTES P 2018-07-23 2018-11-20
15,000 US TREAS NOTES P 2018-09-26 2018-11-20
25,000 US TREAS NOTES P 2018-08-28 2018-11-20
100,00 US TREAS NOTES P 2018-09-06 2018-11-20
15,000 XYLEM INC NOTE CALL P 2018-08-28 2018-11-01
55,000 ANALOG DEVICES INC NOTE CALL P 2016-09-07 2018-08-28
55,000 AUTONATION INC NOTE CALL P 2001-01-01 2018-08-28
55,000 AUTOZONE INC NOTE CALL P 2001-01-01 2018-08-28
50,000 BANK OF AMERICA CORP MTN P 2014-03-10 2018-08-28
40,000 BOSTON PPTYS LTD NOTE P 2017-02-10 2018-08-28
10,460.251 BROWN ADVISORY MORTG.SECURITIES P 2001-01-01 2018-11-20
2,000 CAMPBELL SOUP CO NOTE CALL P 2016-02-08 2018-01-03
4,000 CAMPBELL SOUP CO NOTE CALL P 2016-02-08 2018-01-05
10,000 CAMPBELL SOUP CO NOTE CALL P 2016-02-08 2018-01-08
22,000 CAMPBELL SOUP CO NOTE CALL P 2016-02-08 2018-01-11
55,000 CANADIAN NATL RY CO NOTE CALL P 2016-10-27 2018-01-03
55,000 CC HLDGS GS LLC P 2001-01-01 2018-01-09
40,000 CLOROX CO DEL NOTE CALL P 2001-01-01 2018-08-28
PRIN DRIVE AUTO RECV SER 2017-1 P 2017-11-02 2018-12-15
PRIN DRIVE AUTO RECV SER 2017-3 P 2017-10-17 2018-12-15
105,000 ENERGY NW WASH ELEC REV P 2001-01-01 2018-03-29
10,000 ENERGY NW WASH ELEC REV P 2015-04-24 2018-07-24
20,000 FIDELITY NATL INFORMATION SVCS P 2016-05-12 2018-08-28
15,000 FIDELITY NATL INFORMATION SVCS P 2016-05-12 2018-12-21
55,000 HEALTH CARE TRUST OF AMER HLDGS P 2015-10-07 2018-08-28
40,000 HUNT JB TRANS SVC NOTE P 2016-03-22 2018-08-28
55,000 MORGAN STANLEY MTN CALL P 2015-09-24 2018-08-28
PRIN NISSAN AUTO SER 2015-A P 2017-04-19 2018-08-15
30,000 NISSAN AUTO SER 2015-A P 2017-04-09 2018-09-17
100,000 NISSAN AUTO SER 2016-A P 2016-03-30 2018-01-16
PRIN TOYOTA AUTO RECV OWNSER 2015-C P 2017-04-24 2018-08-15
60,000 VERIZON COMM INC 2.45% P 2016-01-20 2018-08-28
55,000 21ST CENTY FOX AMER INC BOND P 2016-07-22 2018-07-03
11,000 CAMPBELL SOUP CO NOTE CALL P 2016-02-08 2018-01-11
CAPITAL GAIN DISTRIBUTIONS P 2001-01-01 2018-12-31
K-1 SPC P 2018-01-01 2018-12-31
K-1 SPC P 2001-01-01 2018-12-31
Wash Sale      
(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   101,058 -1,058
b 327,613   367,912 -40,299
c 46   54 -8
d 208,278   200,000 8,278
e 209,592   200,000 9,592
50,000   45,277 4,723
74,459   57,135 17,324
1,502,551   903,966 598,585
276,164   153,348 122,816
112   116 -4
9,487   10,128 -641
15,926   11,183 4,743
13,473   8,829 4,644
20,609   11,772 8,837
18,154   11,183 6,971
14,193   8,535 5,658
10,741   6,769 3,972
5,092   5,314 -222
6,152   6,118 34
4,209   3,817 392
16,239   15,292 947
1,859   2,043 -184
12,376   13,177 -801
21,344   15,134 6,210
22,302   15,012 7,290
33,506   21,023 12,483
39,755   15,414 24,341
32,314   22,018 10,296
12,062   7,857 4,205
14,679   9,615 5,064
29,197   22,896 6,301
7,455   5,694 1,761
16,975   13,166 3,809
16,298   12,994 3,304
9,196   6,185 3,011
5,237   4,154 1,083
15,399   9,497 5,902
11,268   11,546 -278
13,105   7,078 6,027
14,401   6,046 8,355
33,841   27,481 6,360
15,175   12,476 2,699
8,274   7,499 775
28,624   26,743 1,881
9,958   4,425 5,533
11,940   5,190 6,750
62,260   53,600 8,660
73,669   55,386 18,283
17,105   14,422 2,683
7,530   4,831 2,699
9,711   6,160 3,551
12,561   7,600 4,961
17,322   9,008 8,314
20,568   19,515 1,053
8,486   8,486  
19,434   19,524 -90
9,731   9,797 -66
19,738   20,041 -303
52,583   54,845 -2,262
40,490   40,216 274
16,025   16,025  
29,824   29,912 -88
3,676   3,676  
20,121   20,105 16
20,061   20,104 -43
23,496   23,078 418
1,839   1,846 -7
3,662   3,692 -30
38,645   40,416 -1,771
8,095   8,486 -391
47,535   49,854 -2,319
30,376   30,819 -443
14,911   14,924 -13
4,367   4,361 6
23,605   23,863 -258
9,078   9,107 -29
3,018   3,035 -17
2,993   2,998 -5
46,699   46,784 -85
12,053   12,052 1
359,958   359,283 675
9,982   9,970 12
349,918   348,961 957
19,653   19,639 14
184,205   184,053 152
59,820   59,754 66
29,917   29,846 71
14,958   14,938 20
24,113   24,167 -54
98,504   99,945 -1,441
13,973   14,213 -240
54,663   58,318 -3,655
54,569   55,691 -1,122
55,536   55,096 440
52,260   52,102 158
40,355   41,139 -784
100,000   106,479 -6,479
1,975   1,968 7
3,938   3,935 3
9,844   9,838 6
21,599   21,639 -40
56,717   55,909 808
56,483   54,064 2,419
39,846   41,343 -1,497
16,885   16,935 -50
16,085   16,085  
105,000   105,480 -480
9,761   10,000 -239
21,230   21,922 -692
15,513   16,384 -871
54,733   55,125 -392
39,728   40,350 -622
55,339   55,918 -579
3,687   3,681 6
74   74  
5,043   11,233 -6,190
9,526   9,525 1
57,787   57,329 458
53,883   56,854 -2,971
10,799   10,823 -24
230,343     230,343
59     59
1,495     1,495
      248
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       -1,058
b       -40,299
c       -8
d       8,278
e       9,592
      4,723
      17,324
      598,585
      122,816
      -4
      -641
      4,743
      4,644
      8,837
      6,971
      5,658
      3,972
      -222
      34
      392
      947
      -184
      -801
      6,210
      7,290
      12,483
      24,341
      10,296
      4,205
      5,064
      6,301
      1,761
      3,809
      3,304
      3,011
      1,083
      5,902
      -278
      6,027
      8,355
      6,360
      2,699
      775
      1,881
      5,533
      6,750
      8,660
      18,283
      2,683
      2,699
      3,551
      4,961
      8,314
      1,053
       
      -90
      -66
      -303
      -2,262
      274
       
      -88
       
      16
      -43
      418
      -7
      -30
      -1,771
      -391
      -2,319
      -443
      -13
      6
      -258
      -29
      -17
      -5
      -85
      1
      675
      12
      957
      14
      152
      66
      71
      20
      -54
      -1,441
      -240
      -3,655
      -1,122
      440
      158
      -784
      -6,479
      7
      3
      6
      -40
      808
      2,419
      -1,497
      -50
       
      -480
      -239
      -692
      -871
      -392
      -622
      -579
      6
       
      -6,190
      1
      458
      -2,971
      -24
      230,343
      59
      1,495
       
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 1,140,156
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 -14,932
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 763,459 15,736,675 0.04852
2016 697,256 14,759,182 0.04724
2015 725,653 15,276,988 0.04750
2014 775,312 4,984,100 0.15556
2013 596,372 5,365,184 0.11116
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
2
0.409970
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
0.081994
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2018 from Part X, line 5......
4
20,871,845
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
1,711,366
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
13,894
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
1,725,260
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4,.............
8
751,137
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.
Form 990-PF (2018)
Form 990-PF (2018)
Page 4
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 27,787
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 27,787
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 27,787
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2018 estimated tax payments and 2017 overpayment credited to 2018 6a 9,313
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 30,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 39,313
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 11,526
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2019 estimated taxBullet11,526 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
     
    No
    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)
    bulletME
    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 .Click to see attachment
    8b
     
    No
    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
    Yes
     
    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 ofbulletDR GEORGE N APPELL Telephone no.bullet (207) 639-3939

    Located atbulletPO BOX A PHILLIPSMEPHILLIPSME ZIP+4bullet049661501
    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
    GEORGE N APPELL President
    0.00     		0    
    PO BOX A
    PHILLIPS,ME04966
    LAURA PA WARREN SEC./TREASURER
    0.00     		0    
    ST MARKS SCHOOL
    SOUTHBOROUGH,MA01772
    AMITY A DOOLITTLE Director
    0.00     		0    
    119 EVERIT STREET
    NEW HAVEN,CT06511
    CHARITY R APPELL MCNABB Director
    10.00     		18,000    
    PO BOX 248
    ASCUTNEY,VT05030
    ANTON PLOEG Director
    0.00     		0    
    GSLAGMASTER 97217 SE
    HARFSEN    
    NL
    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 MAINE MOUNTAIN COLLABORATIVE 181,249
    2 FOREST SOCIETY OF MAINE 30,000
    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
    20,008,012
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    130,892
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    1,050,786
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    21,189,690
    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
    21,189,690
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    317,845
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    20,871,845
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    1,043,592
    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
     
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2018 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
     
    b
    Income tax for 2018. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
     
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
     
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
     
    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
     
    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
    751,137
    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
    751,137
    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
    751,137
    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  
    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......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........  
    4Qualifying distributions for 2018 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$  
    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.....  
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
    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  
    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 ..........     		 
    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
    2000-08-30
    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
    249,217 189,687 192,674 158,849 790,427
    b 85% of line 2a ......... 211,834 161,234 163,773 135,022 671,863
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		751,137 763,459 697,256 725,653 2,937,505
    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 ....     		751,137 763,459 697,256 725,653 2,937,505
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ...... 20,461,262 17,069,432 15,404,331 14,995,010 67,930,035
    (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...     		        0
    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).)
    GEORGE N APPELL
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (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
    AYENEW SAREN
    DILLA UNIVERSITY
    DILA    
    ET     		NONE I ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH 8,104
    BORDOLOI MANAS
    HOUSE 62 SHANTI PATH
    BORKHAT VILLAGE,ASSAM782402
    IN     		NONE I ANTHROPLOGICAL RESEARCH 10,000
    BROWN MASON GORDON
    2450 MONTPELIER ROAD
    COLUMBIA,KY42728     		NONE I ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH 7,260
    CALLICOT CHRISTINA
    PO BOX 3670
    TELLURIDE,CO81435     		NONE I ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH 9,839
    CAO XIOLAN
    4 EPSOM STREET
    LAVERTON,VIC3028
    AS     		NONE I ANTHROPOLOGIAL RESEARCH 10,000
    SCHAWRZ ANNE
    SCHUTZENSTR 18
    BERLIN   1011
    GM     		NONE I ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH 450
    DAS SUMIT
    GENERAL DELIVERY
    GUWAHATI,ASSAM781034
    IN     		NONE I ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH 6,400
    CHIMA UTO-EZAJUGH
    DEPT OF THEATRE AND FILM STUDIES
    AWKA    
    NI     		NONE I ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH 10,000
    DESHAR SUGAM
    DEPT OF MUSIC KATHMANDU UNIV
    KATHMANDU    
    NP     		NONE I ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH 2,550
    FABIANO EMANUELE
    AV REPUBLICA DE PANAMA SAN ISIDRO
    LIMA   3055
    PE     		NONE I ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH 9,929
    GRISCOM RICHARD
    1680 WALNUT STREET
    EUGENE,OR97403     		NONE I ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH 7,074
    HENRY ROBERT
    10 SOUTHBOURNE RD
    RIDDELLS CREEK,VIC3431
    AS     		NONE I ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH 4,395
    HERNANDEZ RICARDO
    244 GUADALUPE ST
    AUSTIN,TX78705     		NONE I ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH 9,348
    HILL MELISSA
    19A VIEJAS GRADE RD
    ALPINE,CA91901     		NONE I ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH 5,456
    IDRIS MAYAM
    200 KATSINA -ALA RD FED UNIV WUKARI
    WUKARI,TARABA  
    NI     		NONE I ANTHROPLOLOGICAL RESEARCH 5,940
    JI YUJIE
    5659 STUDENT UNION BLVD
    VANCOUVER,BCV6T 1K2
    CA     		NONE I ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH 9,270
    KEHIE MECHUSELIE
    H NO 44
    RUZAPHEMA VILLAGE,NAGALABD797106
    IN     		NONE I ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH 10,000
    KHALING MOYSEL
    PO KAKCHING
    KHANGSHIM VILLAGE,MANIPUR795103
    IN     		NONE I ANTHROPLOLOGICAL RESEARCH 9,876
    KHAMU SEZOLU
    REKO COLONY
    PFUTSERO,NAGALAND797107
    IN     		NONE I ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH 9,550
    KREGIDI OHGENTEGA
    NO 12 ONOJADE ST
    WARRI,DELTA  
    NI     		NONE I ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH 9,985
    LINDSEY KATE
    3040 IDAHO AVE
    WASHINGTON,DC20016     		NONE I ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH 10,000
    MABHACHI OSIMAN
    UNIT 23 THE BRIDLES
    JOHANNESBURG    
    SF     		NONE I ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH 9,100
    MAGNANI MATTHEW
    11 DIVINITY AVENUE
    CAMBRIDGE,MA02138     		NONE I ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH 10,000
    MANIMALA ASSEM
    W/NO 8
    BISHNUPUR,MANIPUR795126
    IN     		NONE I ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH 5,735
    MENSAH EYO
    UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR
    CALABAR   1115
    NI     		NONE I ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH 9,841
    MORGAN STEPHANIE
    3001 STEVENS ST
    MADISON,WI53705     		NONE I ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH 11,000
    NEGI BALAK RAM
    TEMPLE OFFICE
    RAMPUR BUSCHAR,SHIMLA  
    IN     		NONE I ANTHROPOLOGICL RESEARCH 9,250
    ODIETE ABEL
    UDUVWOGBO ST
    ORERE,DELTA STATE  
    NI     		NONE 1 CONSERVATION 501(C)(3) 9,814
    OGHENESUOWHO E PHILLIP
    14 IKPRUKPRU ST
    UGHELLI    
    NI     		NONE 1 ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH 8,925
    ONORIODE REUBEN
    OGBEKPOKPO ST
    URHAVWARIEN VILLAGE,DELTA STATE  
    NI     		NONE 1 ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH 9,336
    OMOREGBE ESHOE
    5 OGIE AVENUE
    BENIN CITY    
    NI     		NONE I ANTHROPLOLOGICAL RESEARCH 8,276
    PENG RUIJIE
    3569 LAKE AUSTIN RD APT C
    AUSTIN,TX78703     		NONE I ANTHROPOLGICAL RESEARCH 10,000
    RODRIQUEZ IVETH
    SECTOR COLINA BLOCO K APTO 206
    RIBEIRO,BRASILIA70.904-110
    BR     		NONE 1 ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH 100
    SAMUEL ODIETE
    12 OGIANE YARD OTORERE
    UGHWERO,DELTA STATE  
    NI     		NONE 1 ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH 9,990
    SCHAEFER KEVIN
    7056 SCRIPPS CRESCENT ST
    GOLETA,CA93117     		NONE 1 ANTHROPOLPGICAL RESEARCH 2,625
    SHAH SHEENA
    APARTMENT 31 RENTZELSTRASSE
    HAMBURG   20146
    GM     		NONE 1 ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH 9,884
    SIMS NATANIEL
    1419 DE LA VINA ST APT G
    SANTA BARBARA,CA93101     		NONE I ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH 10,000
    TANDAMAT NELES
    SP3TSM
    KAMPUNG KARYA KEN,PAPUA  
    ID     		NONE 1 ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH 9,958
    TIRUNEH YELFIGN
    HAWASSA UNIV
    HAWASSA   SNNPR
    ET     		NONE 1 ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH 7,665
    WILLIEMSEN JEROME
    8000 AARHUS C
    AARHUS    
    DA     		NONE 1 ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH 5,041
    YADAV TANVI
    R NO 123 GIRLS HOSTEL
    RAJASTHAN   305817
    IN     		NONE NC ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH 9,550
    MAINE MOUNTAIN COLLABORATIVE
    PO BOX A
    PHILLIPS,ME04966     		RELATED PARTY PC CONSERVATION 151,249
    FOREST SOCIETY OF MAINE
    115 FRANKLIN STREET
    BANGOR,ME04401     		NONE PC CONSERVATION 30,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 512,765
    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 ...........     		        366
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....         322,940
    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 ............     		        1,139,908
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue:
    aACCRETION     		         
    bMISCL          
    cPARTNERSHIP INCOME         -756
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..     1,462,458
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    1,462,458
    (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.)
    1 INVESTMENT INCOME ONLY FOR THE YEAR;NO RELATED OR EXEMPT FUNCTION INCOME EXISTS DURING THE CURRENT YEAR.
    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
    FIREBIRD FOUNDATION FOR
    ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH
    Employer identification number

    01-0524375
    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
    FIREBIRD FOUNDATION FOR
    ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH         		Employer identification number
    01-0524375
    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
    GEORGE N APPELL  
    PO BOX A
     
    PHILLIPS, ME04966

    		$ 542,610


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    2
    GEORGE N APPELL  
    PO BOX A
     
    PHILLIPS, ME04966

    		$ 791,608


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    3
    GEORGE N APPELL  
    PO BOX A
     
    PHILLIPS, ME04966

    		$ 458,513


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    4
    GEORGE N APPELL  
    PO BOX A
     
    PHILLIPS, ME04966

    		$ 2,048,230


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    5
    AMER FRNDS OF THE RAI  
    PO BOX A
     
    PHILLIPS, ME04966

    		$ 10,000


    (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.)
    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
    FIREBIRD FOUNDATION FOR
    ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH         		Employer identification number

    01-0524375
    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
    1
    		 29,474 SHARES CHAMPLAIN MID CAP FD $ 542,610 2018-03-05
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    2
    		 10,250 ISHARES S&P SMALL CAP $ 791,608 2018-03-05
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    3
    		 2889 SHARES PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES $ 458,513 2018-03-05
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    4
    		 7,525 SHARES SPDR S&P 500 ETF TRUST $ 2,048,230 2018-03-05
    (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
    FIREBIRD FOUNDATION FOR
    ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH         		Employer identification number

    01-0524375
    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:
    FIREBIRD FOUNDATION FOR
     
    ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH
    EIN:
    01-0524375
    Software ID:
    18007218
    Software Version:
    2018v3.1
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    ACCOUNTING FEES 6,550 0 0 6,550

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    TY 2018 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    FIREBIRD FOUNDATION FOR
     
    ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH
    EIN:
    01-0524375
    Software ID:
    18007218
    Software Version:
    2018v3.1
    Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
    Life (# of years)    		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included
    BUILDING 2010-10-01 283,986 51,475 SL 40.0000 7,100      
    FURNITURE AND FIXTURES 2010-10-01 20,228 14,666 SL 10.0000 2,023      
    BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS 2011-10-01 4,045 631 SL 40.0000 101      
    BUILDING IMPROVEMETS 2011-07-13 7,827 1,250 SL 40.0000 196      
    FURNISHINGS 2011-10-01 4,803 3,001 SL 10.0000 480      
    GENERATOR 2015-08-17 7,651 3,825 SL 5.0000 1,530      
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    FURNITURE AND FIXTURES 2018-08-09 5,554   SL 10.0000 231      
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    TY 2018 ExplnOfNonFilingWithAGStmt
    Name:
    FIREBIRD FOUNDATION FOR
     
    ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH
    EIN:
    01-0524375
    Software ID:
    18007218
    Software Version:
    2018v3.1
    Statement:
    IT IS NOT A LEGAL REQUIREMENT.

    TY 2018 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    FIREBIRD FOUNDATION FOR
     
    ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH
    EIN:
    01-0524375
    Software ID:
    18007218
    Software Version:
    2018v3.1
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
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    Machinery and Equipment 34,185 26,938 7,247  
    Buildings 295,858 60,753 235,105 307,710
    Improvements 18,067 2,403 15,664  
    Land 32,290   32,290 32,290


    TY 2018 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    FIREBIRD FOUNDATION FOR
     
    ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH
    EIN:
    01-0524375
    Software ID:
    18007218
    Software Version:
    2018v3.1
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
      563 0 0 563


    TY 2018 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    FIREBIRD FOUNDATION FOR
     
    ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH
    EIN:
    01-0524375
    Software ID:
    18007218
    Software Version:
    2018v3.1
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
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    OTHER ASSETS 95 68,420 68,420
    PREPAID TAXES 11,655 9,313 9,313


    TY 2018 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    FIREBIRD FOUNDATION FOR
     
    ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH
    EIN:
    01-0524375
    Software ID:
    18007218
    Software Version:
    2018v3.1
    Description Amount
    AMORTIZATION 4,256
    FEDERAL INCOME TAX ACCRUAL 28,690
    NON-DEDUCTIBLE EXPENSES 2,235


    TY 2018 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    FIREBIRD FOUNDATION FOR
     
    ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH
    EIN:
    01-0524375
    Software ID:
    18007218
    Software Version:
    2018v3.1
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
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    COMPUTER REPAIRS 5,625     5,625
    DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 2,614     2,614
    EMPLOYEE BENEFITS-INSURANCE 3,144     3,144
    INSURANCE-W/COMP 2,244     2,244
    MEALS 363     363
    MISCL 60     60
    OFFICE SUPPLIES 9,337     9,337
    OTHER TAXES 75     75
    REFERENCE MATERIALS 834     834
    Rental Expenses 16,371     16,371
    SERVICE FEES 2,259     2,259
    TELEPHONE/INTERNET 2,230     2,230
    TRAINING 924     924
    WEBSITE 4,958     4,958


    TY 2018 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    FIREBIRD FOUNDATION FOR
     
    ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH
    EIN:
    01-0524375
    Software ID:
    18007218
    Software Version:
    2018v3.1
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
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    TY 2018 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    FIREBIRD FOUNDATION FOR
     
    ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH
    EIN:
    01-0524375
    Software ID:
    18007218
    Software Version:
    2018v3.1
    Description Amount
    INCREASE IN CASH SURRENDER VALUE 16,460
    MISCL. 659
    MUNICIPAL INTEREST 46,787
    NON DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTIONS 4,051
    WASH SALE 248


    TY 2018 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    FIREBIRD FOUNDATION FOR
     
    ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH
    EIN:
    01-0524375
    Software ID:
    18007218
    Software Version:
    2018v3.1
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    SIMPLE MATCH 2,331 3,617


    TY 2018 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    FIREBIRD FOUNDATION FOR
     
    ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH
    EIN:
    01-0524375
    Software ID:
    18007218
    Software Version:
    2018v3.1
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
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    CONSULTING FEES 44,529 0 0 44,529
    INVESTMENT FEES 65,079 65,079 65,079 65,079


    TY 2018 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    FIREBIRD FOUNDATION FOR
     
    ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH
    EIN:
    01-0524375
    Software ID:
    18007218
    Software Version:
    2018v3.1
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAXES 7,498 7,498 7,498 7,498
    PAYROLL TAXES 11,256     11,256