TY 2018 Form 990PF

- TIN:

Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation

or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990PF for instructions and the latest information.

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
THE MERLE THORPE JR CHARITABLE TRUS

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)917 TAHOE BLVD STE 200
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
INCLINE VILLAGE, NV89451

A Employer identification number

52-6666964

B Telephone number (see instructions)

(775) 886-1101

C If exemption application is pending, check here bullet

G Check all that apply: Initial returnInitial return of a former public charity
Final returnAmended return
Address change Name change

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet

2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... bullet

E If private foundation status was terminated
under section 507(b)(1)(A), check here ....... bullet

H Check type of organization: Section 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust Other taxable private foundation

F If the foundation is in a 60-month termination
under section 507(b)(1)(B), check here ....... bullet

I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16) bullet

$10,545,430J Accounting method: Cash Accrual
Other (specify)
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)

	Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).)	(a) Revenue and expenses per books		(b) Net investment income	(c) Adjusted net income	(d) Disbursements for charitable purposes (cash basis only)


1	Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)	11,746
2	Check .............
3	Interest on savings and temporary cash investments
4	Dividends and interest from securities...	503,193		502,110	503,193
5a	Gross rents............	89,311		89,311	89,311
b	Net rental income or (loss) -47,254
6a	Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10		2,394
b	Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 586,831
7	Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...
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).......		27,749	28,662	27,749
12	Total. Add lines 1 through 11........	634,393		620,083	620,253
13	Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.	53,000
14	Other employee salaries and wages......	174,546				174,546
15	Pension plans, employee benefits.......	25,163				25,163
16a	Legal fees (attach schedule).........		350			350
b	Accounting fees (attach schedule).......		10,816			10,816
c	Other professional fees (attach schedule)....
17	Interest...............	796		796
18	Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...		18,401			18,401
19	Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...		115,541
20	Occupancy..............
21	Travel, conferences, and meetings.......
22	Printing and publications..........
23	Other expenses (attach schedule).......		281,551	136,565	136,565	144,986
24	Total operating and administrative expenses.
	Add lines 13 through 23..........	680,164		137,361	136,565	374,262
25	Contributions, gifts, grants paid.......	187				187
26	Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25	680,351		137,361	136,565	374,449
27	Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a	Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements	-45,958
b	Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-)			482,722
c	Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...				483,688

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.

Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2018)

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Part II		Balance Sheets	Beginning of year	End of year
Part II		Balance Sheets	(a) Book Value	(b) Book Value	(c) Fair Market Value
	1	Cash—non-interest-bearing.............	1,236,065	1,355,832	1,355,832
	2	Savings and temporary cash investments.........
	3	Accounts receivable 194
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts		194	194
	4	Pledges receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	5	Grants receivable.................
	6	Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
		disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....
	7	Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule)
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	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).......	512,812	3,410
	c	Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......
	11	Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	12	Investments—mortgage loans.............
	13	Investments—other (attach schedule)..........	5,283,156	5,695,031	5,695,031
	14	Land, buildings, and equipment: basis 4,283,201
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) 1,534,060	2,773,892	2,749,141	2,749,141
	15	Other assets (describe )	779,671	745,232	745,232
	16	Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
		instructions. Also, see page 1, item I)	10,585,596	10,548,840	10,545,430
	17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........	3,252	8,010
	18	Grants payable.................
	19	Deferred revenue.................		974
	20	Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons
	21	Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......
	22	Other liabilities (describe )	15,355	24,930
	23	Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........	18,607	33,914
		Foundations that follow SFAS 117, check here
		and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
	24	Unrestricted..................
	25	Temporarily restricted...............
	26	Permanently restricted...............
		Foundations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here
		and complete lines 27 through 31.
	27	Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........
	28	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund
	29	Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds	10,566,989	10,514,926
	30	Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions).....	10,566,989	10,514,926
	31	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).	10,585,596	10,548,840

Part III

Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances

Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............

10,566,989

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

-45,958

Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet

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

10,521,031

Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet

6,105

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

10,514,926

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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	CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS	P	2018-01-18	2018-07-10
b	KINDER MORGAN ENERGY	P	2014-08-04	2018-07-02
c	SOUTHERN CO JR SUB	P	2016-03-16	2018-03-27
d	MOSAIC CO NEW NOTE CALL	P	2017-09-12	2018-07-09
e	LENNAR CORP	P	2014-08-13	2018-07-02
	WELLS FARGO & CO	P	2016-06-16	2018-03-27
	PLAINS ALL AMERN PIPELINE	P	2017-09-25	2018-07-03
	ONEOK INC	P	2014-08-20	2018-04-10
	ALPHA NAT RES HLDGS INC	P
	SERITAGE GROWTH PPTYS	P	2017-12-19	2018-07-11
	TMOBILE USA INC	P	2014-09-03	2018-01-16
	ANR INC COM	P		2018-07-11
	AES CORP NOTE CALL	P	2015-04-08	2018-07-03
	ALPHA NAT RES HLDGS INC	P	2014-09-08	2018-07-11
	ANR INC RT RTS	P		2018-07-11
	BALL CORP NOTE CALL	P	2014-08-08	2018-04-10
	AMTRUST FINL SVCS INC	P	2014-07-18	2018-07-09
	CONTURA ENERGY INC	P		2018-07-11
	BEAZER HOMES USA INC	P	2014-08-05	2018-07-09
	ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI HOLDINGS	P	2014-08-11	2018-04-10
	CENTURY TEL ENTERPRISES	P	2014-07-28	2018-07-09
	ANR INC	P	2014-09-08	2018-07-11
	CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC	P	2014-08-25	2018-04-06
	CITIGROUP FDG INC	P	2014-08-14	2018-07-09
	DENBURY RES INC	P	2014-07-21	2018-07-09
	COLONY NORTHSTAR INC	P	2014-07-17	2018-04-04
	DOW CHEM CO	P	2015-09-24	2018-07-03
	EQUITY COM WLTH	P	2014-08-11	2018-03-26
	ENSCO INTL INC	P	2016-12-21	2018-07-09
	MAIDEN HLDGS NORTH AMER LTD	P	2014-08-14	2018-04-02
	FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY	P	2017-06-08	2018-07-10
	MORGAN STANLEY	P	2014-09-18	2018-03-27
	FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC	P	2015-06-09	2018-07-10
	SAFE BULKERS INC	P	2014-07-14	2018-04-04
	GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC	P	2014-08-12	2018-03-26
	SEASPAN CORPORATION	P	2014-08-05	2018-03-26

(e) Gross sales price		(g) Cost or other basis plus expense of sale	(h) Gain or (loss) (e) plus (f) minus (g)
a	18,066	19,315	-1,249
b	24,925	25,326	-401
c	10,438	10,727	-289
d	10,040	10,613	-573
e	24,925	24,572	353
	9,938	10,107	-169
	14,715	15,413	-698
	20,340	20,051	289
	201		201
	9,370	9,817	-447
	20,613	20,649	-36
	843		843
	10,010	10,046	-36
	18	2,165	-2,147
	5		5
	24,525	23,500	1,025
	19,960	24,776	-4,816
	72		72
	25,000	25,912	-912
	25,563	25,212	351
	22,888	25,404	-2,516
	84	7,216	-7,132
	20,180	20,157	23
	24,300	25,000	-700
	23,063	25,709	-2,646
	23,623	24,922	-1,299
	9,805	10,000	-195
	25,859	21,110	4,749
	13,635	14,228	-593
	19,311	25,707	-6,396
	14,168	15,000	-832
	13,670	12,570	1,100
	13,650	13,319	331
	22,913	24,760	-1,847
	22,771	20,627	2,144
	25,342	25,023	319

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			-1,249
b			-401
c			-289
d			-573
e			353
			-169
			-698
			289
			201
			-447
			-36
			843
			-36
			-2,147
			5
			1,025
			-4,816
			72
			-912
			351
			-2,516
			-7,132
			23
			-700
			-2,646
			-1,299
			-195
			4,749
			-593
			-6,396
			-832
			1,100
			331
			-1,847
			2,144
			319

2	Capital gain net income or (net capital loss)	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7 If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7	2	-4,516
3	Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 8 ...................		3	-2,967

Part V

Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income

(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)

If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.

Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period? Yes No

If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.

1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.

(a) Base period years Calendar year (or tax year beginning in)	(b) Adjusted qualifying distributions	(c) Net value of noncharitable-use assets	(d) Distribution ratio (col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2017	290,669	7,705,361	0.037723
2016	266,701	4,473,761	0.059614
2015	364,727	4,898,798	0.074452
2014	365,633	5,421,932	0.067436
2013	366,460	5,702,329	0.064265

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

0.303490

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 ......

0.060698

Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2018 from Part X, line 5......

7,945,252

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

482,261

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

4,827

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

487,088

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

374,449

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 and enter “N/A" on line 1.
	Date of ruling or determination letter: (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b	Domestic foundations that meet the section 4940(e) requirements in Part V, check	1	9,654
	hereand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c	All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2	Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-)	2
3	Add lines 1 and 2...........................	3	9,654
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	9,654
6	Credits/Payments:

a	2018 estimated tax payments and 2017 overpayment credited to 2018	6a
b	Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source......	6b
c	Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)...	6c	10,000
d	Backup withholding erroneously withheld ...........	6d

7	Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d..............		7	10,000
8	Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached.		8	303
9	Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......		9
10	Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...		10	43
11	Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2019 estimated tax0	Refunded	11	43

Part VII-A

Statements Regarding Activities

During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did

Yes

it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................

Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? (see Instructions

for definition).................................

If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials

published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.

Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................

Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:

(1) On the foundation. bullet

$ (2) On foundation managers. bullet

Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed

on foundation managers. bullet

Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......

If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.

Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles

of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....

Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........

Yes

If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................

Yes

Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........

If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.

Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:

By language in the governing instrument, or

By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions

that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................

Yes

Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),

and Part XV..................................

Yes

Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)

If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney

General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .

Yes

Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)

or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2018 or the taxable year beginning in 2018? See the instructions for Part XIV.

If "Yes," complete Part XIV .............................

Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names

and addresses. ...............................

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Part VII-A

Statements Regarding Activities (continued)

At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the

meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............

Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had

advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................

Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?

Website address bullet

N/A

The books are in care of bullet

WESTWIND INVESTORS MANAGEMENT CO Telephone no. bullet

(775) 832-5527

Located at bullet

917 TAHOE BLVD STE 200INCLINE VILLAGENV ZIP+4 bullet

89451

Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here ......... bullet

and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........ bullet

16 At any time during calendar year 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

During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):

(1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? YesNo

(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)

a disqualified person?......................YesNo

(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? YesNo

(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? YesNo

(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available

for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............YesNo

(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"

if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period

after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......YesNo

If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations

section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here........ bullet

Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,

that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2018?.............

Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private

operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):

At the end of tax year 2018, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d

and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2018?.............YesNo

If "Yes," list the years bullet

20, 20, 20, 20

Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)

(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)

to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............

If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.

20, 20, 20, 20

Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at

any time during the year?......................YesNo

If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 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.)..................

Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?

Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its

charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2018?

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Part VII-B

Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)

During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:

Yes

(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? YesNo

(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry

on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............YesNo

(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? YesNo

(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described

in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions................YesNo

(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or

educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....YesNo

If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in

Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ......

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here......... bullet

If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the

tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........YesNo

If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).

Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on

a personal benefit contract?.....................YesNo

Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....

If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.

At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? YesNo

If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....

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? .................YesNo

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-)
DANIEL J O'BRIEN	TRUSTEE 1.50	0
267 MAIN STREET RIDGEFIELD,CT06877	TRUSTEE 1.50	0
EUGENIA B CASTLEMAN	TRUSTEE 1.50	0
4418 CHALFONT PLACE BETHESDA,MD20816	TRUSTEE 1.50	0
PETER CASTLEMAN	TRUSTEE 2.00	0
917 TAHOE BLVD INCLINE VILLAGE,NV89451	TRUSTEE 2.00	0
JOSEPH WELTY	TRUSTEE/CHAI 2.00	0
30 W PATRICK ST FREDERICK,MD21701	TRUSTEE/CHAI 2.00	0
SAMUEL CASTLEMAN III	EXECUTIVE DI 40.00	53,000
12805B MINK FARM ROAD THURMONT,MD21788	EXECUTIVE DI 40.00	53,000
SALVATORE G SIINO	OFFICER 1.50	0
917 TAHOE BLVD STE 200 INCLINE VILLAGE,NV89451	OFFICER 1.50	0

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

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Part VIII

Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)

3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE

Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services............. bullet

Part IX-A

Summary of Direct Charitable Activities

List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc.	Expenses
1


2


3


4

Part IX-B

Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)

Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2.	Amount
1	N/A
2


All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3

Total. Add lines 1 through 3......................... bullet

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Part X

Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)

Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes:

Average monthly fair market value of securities...................

197,839

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

1,474,501

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

6,393,906

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

8,066,246

Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and

1c (attach detailed explanation) .............

Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................

Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................

8,066,246

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

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

120,994

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

7,945,252

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

397,263

Part XI

Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here bullet

and do not complete this part.)

Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................

397,263

Tax on investment income for 2018 from Part VI, line 5......

9,654

Income tax for 2018. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...

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

9,654

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

387,609

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

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

387,609

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

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

387,609

Part XII

Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)

Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:

Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........

374,449

Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................

Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes...............................

Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:

Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................

Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................

Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4

374,449

Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment

income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b. See instructions.................

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

374,449

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)

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Part XIII

Undistributed Income (see instructions)

		(a) Corpus	(d) 2018
1 Distributable amount for 2018 from Part XI, line 7			387,609
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......	81,598
b From 2014......	102,908
c From 2015......	149,868
d From 2016......	146,429
e From 2017......
fTotal of lines 3a through e........		480,803
4Qualifying distributions for 2018 from Part
XII, line 4: $ 374,449
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.....			374,449
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2018.		13,160	13,160
(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		467,643
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract line 4b from line 2b ..........
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed income for which a notice of deficiency has been issued, or on which the section 4942(a) tax has been previously assessed......
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount —see instructions ...........
e Undistributed income for 2017. Subtract line 4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see instructions .............
f Undistributed income for 2018. Subtract lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must be distributed in 2019 ..........			0
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may be required - see instructions) .......
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2013 not applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...		68,438
9Excess distributions carryover to 2019. Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......		399,205
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2014....	102,908
b Excess from 2015....	149,868
c Excess from 2016....	146,429
d Excess from 2017....
e Excess from 2018....

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Part XIV

Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)

1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2018, enter the date of the ruling....... bullet

b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section4942(j)(3) or4942(j)(5)

2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net income from Part I or the minimum investment return from Part X for each year listed ..........	Tax year	Prior 3 years			(e) Total
	(a) 2018	(b) 2017	(c) 2016	(d) 2015	(e) Total

b 85% of line 2a .........
c Qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4 for each year listed .....
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly for active conduct of exempt activities ..........
e Qualifying distributions made directly for active conduct of exempt activities. Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......
(2) Value of assets qualifying under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3 of minimum investment return shown in Part X, line 6 for each year listed...
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross investment income (interest, dividends, rents, payments on securities loans (section 512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....
(2) Support from general public and 5 or more exempt organizations as provided in section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....
(3) Largest amount of support from an exempt organization
(4) Gross investment income

Part XV

Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the 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

if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d. See instructions

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)

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Part XV

Supplementary Information (continued)

3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient	If recipient is an individual, show any relationship to any foundation manager or substantial contributor	Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
Name and address (home or business)		Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
aPaid during the year
PASS THROUGH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM 238 MAIN STREET SUITE 200 CAMBRIDGE,MA02142		TAX-EXEMPT	FUND OPERATIONS	56
PASS THROUGH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM ONE LANDMARK SQUARE 6TH FLOOR STAMFORD,CT06901		TAX-EXEMPT	FUND OPERATIONS	2
Total ................................. 3a				58

bApproved for future payment

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

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Part XVI-A

Analysis of Income-Producing Activities

Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated.	Unrelated business income		Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514		(e) Related or exempt function income (See instructions.)
1Program service revenue:	(a) Business code	(b) Amount	(c) Exclusion code	(d) Amount	(e) Related or exempt function income (See instructions.)
a
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies
2 Membership dues and assessments....
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........
4 Dividends and interest from securities....	900001	1,083	18	502,110
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......			16
bNot debt-financed property.....			16	-47,254
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property
7 Other investment income.....
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............	900001	2,394	18	-4,516
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory
11 Other revenue: aPARTNERSHIP K-1S ORDINARY			18	6,074
bPARTNERSHIP K-1S OTHER			18	2,107
cPARTNERSHIP K-1S UBIT ORDIN	900001	-1,349
dPARTNERSHIP K-1S UBIT OTHER	900001	436
eK1 ROYALTIES			18	37
fOTHER INCOME			18	836
gCAPITAL GAIN DISTRIBUTIONS			18	19,608
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..		2,564		479,002

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

481,566

(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)

Part XVI-B

Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes

Line No.	Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See instructions.)

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Part XVII

Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations

Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?

Yes

Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:

(1) Cash...................................

1a(1)

(2) Other assets.................................

1a(2)

Other transactions:

(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................

1b(1)

(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................

1b(2)

(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................

1b(3)

(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................

1b(4)

(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................

1b(5)

(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................

1b(6)

Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............

If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

(a) Line No.	(b) Amount involved	(c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization	(d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements

Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........Yes No

If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization	(b) Type of organization	(c) Description of relationship

Sign Here

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
				May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown below (see instr.)? Yes No
	Signature of officer or trustee	Date	Title

Paid Preparer Use Only	Print/Type preparer's name	Preparer's Signature	Date	Check if self- employed	PTIN
	Firm's name				Firm's EIN
	Firm's address				Phone no.

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Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ACCOUNTING - MTCT	10,816			10,816

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52-6666964

Description of Property	Date Acquired	Cost or Other Basis	Prior Years' Depreciation	Computation Method	Rate / Life (# of years)	Current Year's Depreciation Expense
11502 MT ENVIRONMENTLA CENTER	2000-01-01	1,288,300	593,219	S/L	39.0000	33,033
11509 PAVILLION	2000-01-01	34,527	15,894	S/L	39.0000	885
11511 CBIN	2000-01-01	488,249	224,820	S/L	39.0000	12,520
11513 SHED	2000-01-01	1,695	773	S/L	39.0000	43
11507 IMPROVEMENTS NATURE CENTER	2000-06-30	86,090	38,715	S/L	39.0000	2,207
RENOVATIONS	2003-09-30	15,660	5,744	S/L	39.0000	402
CABIN ADDITIONS	2004-09-08	41,996	14,315	S/L	39.0000	1,076
ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER - ROOF REPAIR	2003-07-11	10,991	4,077	S/L	39.0000	281
ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER - VENTILATION	2003-07-11	22,147	8,212	S/L	39.0000	568
CABIN ADDITIONS	2004-09-08	61,707	21,027	S/L	39.0000	1,583
CABIN - ELECTRIC	2004-12-29	2,305	769	S/L	39.0000	59
PORCH ENCLOSURE (CENTER)	2004-09-30	3,239	1,103	S/L	39.0000	83
HEATING SYSTEM UPGADES	2004-09-28	10,162	10,162	S/L	10.0000
STONEY LICK FENCING	2004-10-21	7,377	7,377	S/L	10.0000
STONEY LICK BARN	2004-12-29	51,266	51,266	S/L	15.0000
SCOTT SMITH PAVILLION IMPROVEMENT	2004-07-23	23,280	8,035	S/L	39.0000	597
TILE FOR CABIN	2005-05-02	7,225	2,345	S/L	39.0000	185
CABIN - ELECTRIC	2005-03-10	1,968	643	S/L	39.0000	50
STORAGE BUILDING - TCYA	2005-07-15	8,916	2,861	S/L	39.0000	229
VOLUNTEER OFFICE IMPROVEMENT	2005-02-15	1,778	593	S/L	39.0000	46
STONEY LICK BARN/STABLE - WATER	2005-04-23	4,532	4,532	S/L	10.0000
STONEY LICK FARM PAVILLION	2005-06-15	7,233	2,329	S/L	39.0000	185
STONEY LICK FARM - WELL	2006-01-01	6,371	1,957	S/L	39.0000	163
SLF - STORAGE SHED CONSTRUCTED TCYA	2005-11-01	264,007	82,357	S/L	39.0000	6,769
STONEY LICK BARN - FANS	2005-06-22	1,662	536	S/L	39.0000	43
STONEY LICK EQUIPMENT SHED	2006-02-27	1,740	1,740	S/L	10.0000
STONEY LICK FARM FENCING	2006-10-16	8,146	2,334	S/L	39.0000	209
STONEY LICK FARM HAY BARN	2006-05-09	4,890	1,460	S/L	39.0000	125
MINK FARM ROAD FENCING	2006-03-25	7,750	2,337	S/L	39.0000	199
WEDDING SITE IMPROVEMENT	2006-05-12	6,219	4,840	S/L	15.0000	415
HAGEN PARCEL 2	2006-12-31	4,250	4,250	S/L	10.0000
CAVETOWN EQUIPMENT SHED	2006-12-31	1,292	1,292	S/L	10.0000
FURNISHINGS FROM TWI	2007-01-01	12,109	12,109	200DB	3.0000
HAY SHED FROM TWI	2009-07-01	2,600	2,600	200DB	5.0000
STEINWAY PIANO FROM TWI	2012-05-05	10,000	8,096	S/L	7.0000	1,429
EQUIPMENT FROM TWI	2007-01-01	17,727	17,727	S/L	3.0000
HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE FROM TWI	2007-09-10	2,000	2,000	S/L	7.0000
SNOW PLOW FROM TWI	2010-02-19	4,002	4,002	S/L	5.0000
KUBOTA MOWER ZD 221-54 FROM TWI	2010-04-07	8,677	8,677	S/L	5.0000
KUBOTA MOWER KT3277 FROM TWI	2010-06-14	3,295	3,295	S/L	5.0000
KUBOTA TRACTOR M7040HD FROM TWI	2011-07-22	40,865	37,460	S/L	7.0000	3,405
TRACTOR ATTACHMENT FROM TWI	2011-08-12	2,995	2,995	S/L	5.0000
VIRGIN 8' BLADE SBV96 FROM TWI	2011-12-06	3,450	3,450	S/L	5.0000
FORD F250 FROM TWI	2007-01-01	8,000	8,000	S/L	3.0000
2007 RUFF AND TUFF FROM TWI	2009-07-01	4,400	4,400	S/L	5.0000
14 PASSENGER VAN FROM TWI	2010-09-06	2,427	2,427	S/L	5.0000
11505 & 11506 LAND	1995-12-31	272,574
HAGEN PROPERTY	2002-08-14	410,241
HAGEN PROPERTY	2006-12-31	1,167
37.57 ACRES OF MINK FARM RD	2009-06-15	663,422
ENTRANCE SIGN	2004-05-19	3,268	3,268	S/L	10.0000
STONEY LICK PARKING LOT	2004-05-10	12,180	12,180	S/L	15.0000
LAND IMPROVEMENTS - TREES FOR CABIN	2005-08-10	9,050	7,488	S/L	15.0000	603
RUN IN SHED - STONEY LICK FROM TWI	2007-05-09	12,230	12,230	S/L	7.0000
PRO FENCE STONEY LICK FROM TWI	2007-05-17	5,085	5,085	S/L	7.0000
STABLE FENCING - STONEY LICK FROM TWI	2007-05-17	1,400	1,400	S/L	7.0000
STONEY LICK FARM IMPROVEMENT FROM TWI	2007-10-15	24,594	24,594	S/L	7.0000
POND HOUSE RENOVATION FROM TWI	2008-12-22	48,000	48,000	S/L	7.0000
BARN ROOF FROM TWI	2008-10-09	2,500	1,544	S/L	15.0000	167
AUTO WATER SYSTEM FOR HORSES FROM TWI	2010-05-06	10,457	10,457	S/L	5.0000
AUTO WATER SYSTEM FOR HORSES FROM TWI	2010-07-20	7,849	7,849	S/L	5.0000
KITCHEN RENOVATIONS FROM TWI	2012-08-07	8,302	1,154	S/L	39.0000	213
TW VEHICLE 2014	2014-05-14	53,911	39,534	S/L	5.0000	10,783
TW EQUIPMENT 2014	2014-07-28	2,329	1,592	S/L	5.0000	465
TW BUILDING 2014	2014-08-06	495	43	S/L	39.0000	13
TW MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT 15	2015-01-01	700	420	S/L	5.0000	140
TW OFFICE EQUIPMENT 2015	2015-01-01	1,726	740	S/L	7.0000	247
TW LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS 2015	2015-01-01	7,075	1,415	S/L	15.0000	472
BATHROOM RENOVATION	2017-03-25	10,370	211	S/L	39.0000	265
BARN FLOOR	2017-06-12	9,298	129	S/L	39.0000	239
CABIN PORCH REPLACEMENT	2017-09-01	4,670	35	S/L	39.0000	120
KUBOTA RTV	2018-07-18	13,900		200DB	5.0000	13,900
GENERATOR - BARN	2018-09-27	20,462		200DB	5.0000	20,462
BARN RENOVATION	2018-07-18	56,428		S/L	39.0000	663

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52-6666964

Name	Date Acquired	How Acquired	Date Sold	Purchaser Name	Gross Sales Price	Basis	Basis Method	Sales Expenses	Total (net)	Accumulated Depreciation
900001					2,394				2,394

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TY 2018 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule

Name:

THE MERLE THORPE JR CHARITABLE TRUS

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52-6666964

Name of Stock	End of Year Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
NORTHERN TRUST ACCOUNTS	3,410

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TY 2018 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2

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THE MERLE THORPE JR CHARITABLE TRUS

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52-6666964

Category/ Item	Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
PARTNERSHIP INTERESTS	661,052	661,052
HEDGE FUND INVESTMENTS
PRIVATE EQUITY INVESTMENTS	5,033,979	5,033,979

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TY 2018 LandEtcSchedule2

Name:

THE MERLE THORPE JR CHARITABLE TRUS

EIN:

52-6666964

Category / Item	Cost / Other Basis	Accumulated Depreciation	Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
ACCUMUATED DEPRECIATION	2,931,548	1,534,060	1,397,488	1,397,488
	1,351,653		1,351,653	1,351,653

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TY 2018 LegalFeesSchedule

Name:

THE MERLE THORPE JR CHARITABLE TRUS

EIN:

52-6666964

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
PARTNERSHIP K-1S	350			350

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TY 2018 OtherAssetsSchedule

Name:

THE MERLE THORPE JR CHARITABLE TRUS

EIN:

52-6666964

Description	Beginning of Year - Book Value	End of Year - Book Value	End of Year - Fair Market Value
TREEHOUSE	745,232	745,232	745,232
PREPAID TAXES
TRANSFER RECEIVABLE	30,000
RENT RECEIVABLE	4,439

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TY 2018 OtherDecreasesSchedule

Name:

THE MERLE THORPE JR CHARITABLE TRUS

EIN:

52-6666964

Description	Amount
990-T ACTIVITY	1,284
NON-DEDUCTIBLE EXPENSES	307
FEDERAL TAXES	4,410
NON-DEDUCTIBLE CREDITS	40
K-1 DEPRECIATION	64

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TY 2018 OtherExpensesSchedule

Name:

THE MERLE THORPE JR CHARITABLE TRUS

EIN:

52-6666964

Description	Revenue and Expenses per Books	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
RENT
MAINTENANCE - FACILITY	22,577	22,577	22,577
MAINTENANCE - GROUND	21,155	21,155	21,155
SECURITY	2,383	2,383	2,383
SUPPLIES	7,778	7,778	7,778
HORSES EXPENSE	43,682	43,682	43,682
UTILITIES	38,990	38,990	38,990
EXPENSES
NORTHERN TRUST SECURITIES EXP
K-1S OTHER PORTFOILO
K-1S OTHER	25,364			25,364
MARKETING EXPENSES	1,110			1,110
PROGRAM EXPENSES	7,032			7,032
ADVERTISING
EVENT EXPENSES	6,720			6,720
INSURANCE	41,135			41,135
OFFICE EXPENSE	1,100			1,100
IT EXPENES	13,463			13,463
TELEPHONE	1,290			1,290
MAINTENANCE	17,792			17,792
MAINTENANCE - FARM
TOOL	2,156			2,156
SUBCONTRACTORS
INSURANCE - MTCT
NON PROFIT BOOKING FEE	6,400			6,400
K-1S 179 DEDUCTION
MISCELLANEOUS	21,424			21,424

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TY 2018 OtherIncomeSchedule2

Name:

THE MERLE THORPE JR CHARITABLE TRUS

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52-6666964

Description	Revenue And Expenses Per Books	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income
PARTNERSHIP K-1S ORDINARY	6,074	6,074	6,074
PARTNERSHIP K-1S OTHER	2,107	2,107	2,107
PARTNERSHIP K-1S UBIT ORDINAR	-1,349		-1,349
PARTNERSHIP K-1S UBIT OTHER	436		436
K1 ROYALTIES	37	37	37
OTHER INCOME	836	836	836
CAPITAL GAIN DISTRIBUTIONS	19,608	19,608	19,608

- TIN:

TY 2018 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule

Name:

THE MERLE THORPE JR CHARITABLE TRUS

EIN:

52-6666964

Description	Beginning of Year - Book Value	End of Year - Book Value
PAYROLL LIABILITIES	15,355	22,659
OTHER LIABILITIES		2,271

- TIN:

TY 2018 TaxesSchedule

Name:

THE MERLE THORPE JR CHARITABLE TRUS

EIN:

52-6666964

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
PROPERTY TAXES - MTCT	18,401			18,401