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
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2018
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2018, or tax year beginning 01-01-2018 , and ending 12-31-2018
Name of foundation
THE MERICOS FOUNDATION
 
% WHITTIER TRUST COMPANY
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)625 FAIR OAKS AVENUE SUITE 360
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
SOUTH PASADENA, CA91030
A Employer identification number

95-3500491
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(626) 441-5188
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$38,908,226J 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) 0
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 397,242 397,242  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 569,002
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 7,156,066
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 1,093,694
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 32,025 240,983  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 998,269 1,731,919  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0      
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 17,125 4,281 0 12,844
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 367,663 91,916   278,392
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 18,314 1,484   105
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 20,028     20,028
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 2,128     2,128
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 425,258 97,681 0 313,497
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 2,057,219 1,868,600
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 2,482,477 97,681 0 2,182,097
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -1,484,208
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 1,634,238
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2018)
Form 990-PF (2018)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. -41,826 65,179 65,179
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 800,706 1,228,973 1,228,973
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.......... 10,905 11,681 11,681
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 3,395,303 Click to see attachment2,709,397 2,709,397
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 6,796,508 Click to see attachment4,990,251 4,990,251
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 5,000,889 Click to see attachment5,025,743 5,025,743
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 27,322,177 Click to see attachment24,592,011 24,592,011
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment289,873 Click to see attachment284,991 Click to see attachment284,991
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 43,574,535 38,908,226 38,908,226
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 31,745 28,220
18 Grants payable................. 125,000 313,619
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 attachment180,464 Click to see attachment116,753
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 337,209 458,592
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.................. 43,237,326 38,449,634
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)..... 43,237,326 38,449,634
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 43,574,535 38,908,226
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
43,237,326
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-1,484,208
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
41,753,118
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
3,303,484
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
38,449,634
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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 BELRIDGE US EQUITY FUND I, L.P. P    
b PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES P    
c PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES P    
d PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES - WASH SALE P    
e 1,950 SHS ENERGY TRANSFER OPERATING LP SERIES C P 2018-06-22 2018-12-06
CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS P    
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 1,225,183   1,234,708 -9,525
b 563,115   578,073 -14,958
c 4,575,050   4,198,827 376,223
d 12,297   0 12,297
e 42,953   50,764 -7,811
      522
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       -9,525
b       -14,958
c       376,223
d       12,297
e       -7,811
       
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 1,093,694
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)

If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2017 1,804,273 40,960,763 0.044049
2016 1,629,891 37,411,794 0.043566
2015 1,967,419 38,333,651 0.051324
2014 1,491,505 38,619,922 0.03862
2013 986,664 34,772,351 0.028375
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
2
0.205934
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
0.041187
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2018 from Part X, line 5......
4
42,086,958
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
1,733,436
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
16,342
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
1,749,778
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4,.............
8
2,182,097
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See the Part VI instructions.
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket includes lines 1a and 1b
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b Domestic foundations that meet the section 4940(e) requirements in Part V, check 1 16,342
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 16,342
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 16,342
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2018 estimated tax payments and 2017 overpayment credited to 2018 6a 22,836
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 2,500
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 25,336
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 8,994
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2019 estimated taxBullet8,994 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? Click to see list of attachments....................
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 changesClick to see list of attachments....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.Click to see list of attachments
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletCA
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2018 or the taxable year beginning in 2018? See the instructions for Part XIV.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV .............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructionsClick to see attachment.................
    12
    Yes
     
    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 ofbulletWHITTIER TRUST COMPANY Telephone no.bullet (626) 441-5188

    Located atbullet625 FAIR OAKS AVENUE STE 360SOUTH PASADENACA ZIP+4bullet91030
    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
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2018 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2018.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2018?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    Yes
    No
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .................
    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    JOANNE W BLOKKER PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
    2.0     		0 0 0
    625 FAIR OAKS AVENUE SUITE 360
    SOUTH PASADENA,CA91030
    ARLO G SORENSEN DIRECTOR
    2.0     		0 0 0
    625 FAIR OAKS AVENUE SUITE 360
    SOUTH PASADENA,CA91030
    LINDA J BLINKENBERG VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
    2.0     		0 0 0
    625 FAIR OAKS AVENUE SUITE 360
    SOUTH PASADENA,CA91030
    MICHAEL J CASEY DIRECTOR
    2.0     		0 0 0
    625 FAIR OAKS AVENUE SUITE 360
    SOUTH PASADENA,CA91030
    JULIE LYTLE NESBIT SECRETARY/DIRECTOR
    2.0     		0 0 0
    625 FAIR OAKS AVENUE SUITE 360
    SOUTH PASADENA,CA91030
    DAVID DAHL CFO/DIRECTOR
    2.0     		0 0 0
    625 FAIR OAKS AVENUE SUITE 360
    SOUTH PASADENA,CA91030
    DONJA DALQUIST DIRECTOR
    2.0     		0 0 0
    625 FAIR OAKS AVENUE SUITE 360
    SOUTH PASADENA,CA91030
    DEBBIE BABCOCK DIRECTOR
    2.0     		0 0 0
    625 FAIR OAKS AVENUE SUITE 360
    SOUTH PASADENA,CA91030
    DONALD WHITTIER DIRECTOR
    2.0     		0 0 0
    625 FAIR OAKS AVENUE SUITE 360
    SOUTH PASADENA,CA91030
    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
     
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
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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
    WHITTIER TRUST COMPANY PHILANTHROPIC SVCS. 367,663
    625 FAIR OAKS AVENUE SUITE 360
    SOUTH PASADENA,CA91030
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1  
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    41,655,505
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    983,573
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    88,798
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    42,727,876
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
     
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    42,727,876
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    640,918
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    42,086,958
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    2,104,348
    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
    2,104,348
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2018 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    16,342
    b
    Income tax for 2018. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    16,342
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    2,088,006
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    2,088,006
    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
    2,088,006
    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
    2,182,097
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
    0
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
    0
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
    0
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    2,182,097
    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
    16,342
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    2,165,755
    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 2,088,006
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2018:
    a Enter amount for 2017 only....... 1,987,428
    b Total for prior years:2016, 2015, 2014  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2018:
    a From 2013......  
    b From 2014......  
    c From 2015......  
    d From 2016......  
    e From 2017...... 0
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 0
    4Qualifying distributions for 2018 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 2,182,097
    a Applied to 2017, but not more than line 2a 1,987,428
    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..... 194,669
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2018. 0 0
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 0
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		 
    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 ..........     		1,893,337
    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 ......     		0
    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.... 0
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2018, enter the date of the ruling....... bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2018 (b) 2017 (c) 2016 (d) 2015
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    NONE
    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.
    NONE
    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
    BOOK HARVEST
    2501 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
    DURHAM,NC27707     		NONE PC TO SUPPORT THE BOOK BABIES PROJECT. 10,000
    CAMP UNALAYEE
    3921 EAST BAYSHORE ROAD
    PALO ALTO,CA94303     		None PC Capital Improvement for the Summer Camp. 75,000
    Children's Hospital Los Angeles
    4650 Sunset Boulevard
    Mailstop 29
    Los Angeles,CA90027     		None PC general operating support. 25,000
    CARTOON ART MUSEUM
    781 Beach Street 1st Floor
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94109     		None PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. 10,000
    CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION AMERICA
    225 Reinekers Lane Suite 375
    ALEXANDRIA,VA22314     		None PC Moroccan Childrens Trust. 5,000
    Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy
    440 St Katherine Drive
    La Canada,CA91011     		None PC general operating support. 10,000
    Friends of Independent Schools & Better Education
    811 N Karl Johan Avenue
    Tacoma,WA984061047     		None PC TO SUPPORT THE Glenlyon Norfolk School BEACH DRIVE CAMPUS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN. 25,000
    Hoover Institution
    Stanford University
    434 Galvez Mall
    Stanford,CA943056003     		None PC Hoover Institution's Library & Archives. 25,000
    Institute for Justice
    901 North Glebe Road Suite 900
    Arlington,VA22203     		None PC Intern Program. 25,000
    GIRLS GROUP
    2531 JACKSON AVENUE 188
    ANN ARBOR,MI48103     		None PC general operating support. 10,000
    Girls Incorporated of GREATER SANTA BARBARA
    PO Box 236
    SANTA BARBARA,CA93102     		None PC Challenge Grant on Technology and Other Critical Upgrades. 75,000
    United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County
    PO Box 1485
    Santa Barbara,CA93102     		None PC Scholarship Support. 125,000
    Santa Barbara Partners in Education
    3970 La Colina Road SUITE 9
    SANTA BARBARA,CA93110     		None PC Student Internship Program. 100,000
    MOXI The Wolf Museum of Exploration and Innovation
    125 State Street
    SANTA BARBARA,CA93101     		none PC PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT FOR UNDERSERVED AND UNDER-RESOURCED YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES. 50,000
    Planned Parenthood California Central Coast
    518 Garden Street
    santa barbara,CA93101     		none PC 2018 Urgent Security Initiative. 100,000
    Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County
    1332 LA SALLE AVENUE
    SEASIDE,CA93955     		none PC general operating support. 10,000
    Cancer Support Community Pasadena
    76 EAST DEL MAR BLVD Suite 215
    PASADENA,CA91105     		none PC general operating support. 15,000
    Stanford University School of Engineering
    475 Via Ortega Suite 131
    stanford,CA94305     		none PC Graduate Student Fellowship. 100,000
    Autry Museum of the American West
    4700 WESTERN HERITAGE WAY
    LOS ANGELES,CA90027     		none PC Masters of the American West Art Exhibition and Sale. 10,000
    Lake Arrowhead Sailing Association
    42 REDBERRY
    IRVINE,CA92618     		none PC general operating support. 5,000
    Chapman University
    ONE UNIVERSITY DRIVE
    ORANGE,CA92866     		none PC Christmas at the Ritz and support of pledges to campus and students. 15,000
    The Digdeep Right to Water Project
    3308 DESCANSO DRIVE
    LOS ANGELES,CA90026     		none PC general operating support. 10,000
    American Environmental Health Studies Project Inc
    16 LAMOILLE STREET
    ESSEX JUNCTION,VT05452     		none PC Flouride Action Network. 25,000
    Aid Still Required
    452 Mesa Road
    santa monica,CA90402     		none PC to support educational programs in Haiti. 10,000
    CORNER HEALTH CENTER
    47 N HURON STREET
    YPSILANTI,MI48197     		NONE PC Mom Power Program. 10,000
    FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY OF SANTA BARBARA
    123 WEST GUTIERREZ STREET
    SANTA BARBARA,CA93101     		NONE PC provide mental health & service needs to low-income family affected by the fire and mudslides. 30,000
    FIVE ACRES THE BOYS&GIRLS AID SOCIETY OF LA COUNTY
    760 W Mountain View Street
    Altadena,CA91001     		NONE PC Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program. 15,000
    FOODBANK OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY INC
    4554 HOLLISTER AVENUE
    SANTA BARBARA,CA93110     		NONE PC support disaster-related distribution & outreach activities. 75,000
    MIDLAND SCHOOL
    PO BOX 8
    LOS OLIVOS,CA93441     		NONE PC 4 year scholarship support and Scholarship/endowment challenge grant. 158,600
    UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
    3501 Watt Way HER 203B
    LOS ANGELES,CA900890602     		NONE PC SWIM WITH MIKE SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT. 15,000
    UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
    Brittingham Social Enterprise Lab
    3670 Trousdale Parkway BRI 105A M
    LOS ANGELES,CA90089     		NONE PC general operating support. 5,000
    UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
    Henderson Alzheimer Fund
    2025 Zonal Avenue SHN 308 MC-0671
    LOS ANGELES,CA90033     		NONE PC USC ALZHEIMER'S INITIATIVE. 50,000
    International Community Foundation
    2505 N AVENUE
    national city,CA91950     		none PC To support The Barbuda Resilience Fund. 5,000
    American Mothers Inc
    1775 I Street NW Suite 1150
    Washington,DC20006     		none PC general operating support. 5,000
    Cato Institute
    1000 Massachusetts Ave NW
    Washington,DC20001     		none PC Intern Program. 25,000
    Chicago Yacht Club Foundation
    400 East Monroe Street
    Chicago,IL606031840     		none PC help educate the next generation of sailors. 15,000
    Colorado Springs Food Rescue
    917 E Moreno Ave Suite 130
    Colorado Springs,CO80903     		none PC General Operating Support. 3,000
    CSULA Auxiliary Services Inc
    5151 State University Drive ADM 80
    Los Angeles,CA90032     		none SO III FI Cal State L.A. - Division for Intercollegiate Athletics. 10,000
    ETHOS INC
    2 N Killingsworth Street
    Portland,OR97217     		none PC General operating support. 5,000
    First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest
    700 N Sheridan Road
    Lake Forest,IL60045     		none PC Choir Fund. 10,000
    Friends of the Observatory
    2800 East Observatory Road
    Los Angeles,CA90027     		none PC In honor of Camille Lombardo. 10,000
    Futures Without Violence
    100 Montgomery Street
    The Presidio
    San Francisco,CA94129     		none PC General Operating Support. 10,000
    Girls Incorporated of Carpinteria
    5315 Foothill Road
    Carpinteria,CA93010     		none PC help mitigate Santa Barbara & Ventura Counties Fire & Montecito mudslide. 50,000
    Girls Who Code
    28 West 23rd Street Floor 4
    New York,NY10010     		none PC General Operating Support. 5,000
    Glendale College Foundation
    1500 N Verdugo Road
    Glendale,CA91208     		none PC In Honor of Bruce Corbin. 5,000
    Greater Horizons
    1055 Broadway Suite 130
    Kansas City,MO64105     		none PC DAHL AND NESBIT DAFS (DAVID DAHL and Julie Lytle Nesbit). 24,000
    Kidznotes
    PO Box 200
    Durham,NC27702     		none PC general operating support. 15,000
    Legacy Land Conservancy
    6276 Jackson Rd Ste G
    Ann Arbor,MI481039579     		none PC general operating support. 15,000
    Mayfield Junior School of the Holy Child Jesus
    405 S Euclid Avenue
    Pasadena,CA91101     		none PC General Operating Support. 10,000
    MUSEIQUE
    300 E Green Street 3rd Floor
    Pasadena,CA91101     		none PC general operating support. 1,000
    National Park Foundation
    1110 Vermont Ave NW Suite 200
    Washington,DC20009     		none PC 2018 Plan for Parks. 15,000
    Native American Rights Fund
    1506 Broadway
    Boulder,CO80302     		none PC General Operating Support. 5,000
    Northwest Abortion Access Fund
    PO BOX 10894
    Eugene,OR97440     		none PC General operating support. 5,000
    Pasadena Beautiful Foundation
    140 S Lake Ave Suite 218
    Pasadena,CA91101     		none PC specified city landscape projects. 10,000
    Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA
    361 South Raymond Avenue
    Pasadena,CA91105     		none PC general operating support. 10,000
    Pug Nation Rescue of Los Angeles Inc
    16829 s broadway
    gardena,CA90248     		none PC General operating support. 5,000
    Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
    2559 Puesta del Sol
    Santa Barbara,CA93105     		none PC School and Teachers Services Program. 25,000
    Santa Barbara Rescue Mission
    535 E Yanonali Street
    Santa Barbara,CA93103     		none PC furniture and equipment. 50,000
    Schwab Charitable Fund
    211 Main Street
    San Francisco,CA94105     		none PC General Operating Support. 10,000
    Segerstrom Center for the Arts
    600 Town Center Drive
    Costa Mesa,CA92626     		none PC general operating support. 5,000
    Southern Coalition for Social Justice
    1415 W NC Hwy 54 Suite 101
    Durham,NC27707     		none PC General Operating Support. 7,000
    Stanford Humanities Center
    424 Santa Teresa Street
    Stanford,CA94305     		none PC Stanford Humanities Center Director's Discretionary Fund. 25,000
    The Sierra Club Foundation
    2101 Webster Street Suite 1250
    Oakland,CA94612     		none PC Oregon Sierra Club general operating support. 5,000
    Wu Project Inc
    300 Mallard Road
    Weston,FL33327     		none PC general operating support. 25,000
    Yosemite Conservancy
    101 Montgomery Street Suite 1700
    San Francisco,CA94104     		none PC Mariposa Grove: Washburn Trail. 100,000
    CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION AMERICA
    225 Reinekers Lane Suite 375
    Alexandria,VA22314     		none PC Prime Theatre. 5,000
    CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION AMERICA
    225 Reinekers Lane Suite 375
    Alexandria,VA22314     		none PC Power of Polo. 10,000
    United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County
    PO Box 1485
    Santa Barbara,CA93102     		none PC emergency funds for fire and flood damage. 100,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 1,868,600
    bApproved for future payment
    SANTA BARBARA PARTNERS IN EDUCATION
    3970 LA COLINA ROAD SUITE 9
    SANTA BARBARA,CA93110     		NONE PC STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM. 50,000
    STANFORD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
    475 VIA ORTEGA Suite 131
    STANFORD,CA94305     		NONE PC Graduate Student Fellowship. 50,000
    MIDLAND SCHOOL
    PO BOX 8
    LOS OLIVOS,CA93441     		NONE PC 4 year scholarship support and Scholarship/endowment challenge grant. 175,800
    SANTA BARBARA RESCUE MISSION
    535 E Yanonali Street
    Santa Barbara,CA93103     		NONE PC furniture and equipment. 50,000
    Total .................................bullet 3b 325,800
    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 ...........     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 397,242  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............     		    18 569,002  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue:
    aNET INCOME FROM PARTNERSHIPS     		900099 834 01 31,032  
    bFOREIGN TAX REFUND     01 159  
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 834 997,435  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    998,269
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

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

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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    TY 2018 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE MERICOS FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    95-3500491
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 17,125 4,281   12,844

    TY 2018 ContractorCompensationExpln
    Name:
    THE MERICOS FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    95-3500491
    Contractor Explanation
    WHITTIER TRUST COMPANY PHILANTHROPIC SVCS.

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    TY 2018 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    THE MERICOS FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    95-3500491
    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

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    TY 2018 ExpenditureResponsibilityStmt
    Name:
    THE MERICOS FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    95-3500491
    Grantee's Name Grantee's Address Grant Date Grant Amount Grant Purpose Amount Expended By Grantee Any Diversion By Grantee? Dates of Reports By Grantee Date of Verification Results of Verification
    NEUROVISION IMAGING INC
          		1395 GARDEN HWY SUITE 250
    SACRAMENTO,CA95833     		  212,090 R&D OF DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS FOR EARLY-STAGE DETECTION OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE & DEGENERATIVE DISORDERS. 212,090 NO 10/15/2019 2019-10-15 $212,090 WAS SPENT TOWARD THE INVESTMENT PURPOSE WITH NO DIVERSION.

    TY 2018 GeneralExplanationAttachment
    Name:
    THE MERICOS FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    95-3500491
    Identifier Return Reference Explanation
    ELECTION TO AMORTIZE BOND PREMIUM FORM 990-PF, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 4 IRC SECTION 171(C) THE MERICOS FOUNDATION HEREBY ELECTS UNDER SECTION 171(C) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TO AMORTIZE BOND PREMIUM PURSUANT TO TREASURY REGULATION 1.171-4(A).

    TY 2018 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    THE MERICOS FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    95-3500491
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    CORP BONDS - SEE ATTACHED 4,568,383 4,568,383
    85,000 SHS GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP 82,133 82,133
    ACCRUED PURCHASED INTEREST 4,217 4,217
    80,000 SHS HOLLYWOOD BEACH FL 90,608 90,608
    85,000 SHS ALIBABA GROUP HOLD 84,108 84,108
    7,892.73 SHS DOUBLELINE FUNDS 83,180 83,180
    39,000 SHS JPMORGAN CHASE & CO 38,464 38,464
    49,000 SHS JPMORGAN CHASE & CO 41,523 41,523
    708 SHS SPDR SERIES TRUST 33,127 33,127

    TY 2018 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    THE MERICOS FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    95-3500491
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    5,416 SHS DOUBLELINE INCOME 0 0
    PREFERRED STOCK - SEE ATTACHED 308,589 308,589
    US SMALL AND MID CAP EQUITIES- 836,650 836,650
    NON-US EQUITIES - SEE ATTACHED 249,846 249,846
    US LARGE CAP EQ - SEE ATTACHED 3,595,166 3,595,166
    US LARGE CAP EQ - SEE ATTACHED 0 0
    NON-US EQUITIES - SEE ATTACHED 0 0
    US SMALL AND MID CAP EQUITIES- 0 0
    435 SHS PROLOGIS INC 0 0
    799 SHS WEYERHAEUSER CO 0 0
    1,639 SHS AMERICA MOVIL SAB 0 0

    TY 2018 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    THE MERICOS FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    95-3500491
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    2,017,485
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    2,017,485
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


    691,912
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


    691,912


    TY 2018 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    THE MERICOS FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    95-3500491
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    WHIITIER VALUE FUND A LP FMV 6,070,036 6,070,036
    WHITTIER INTERNAT'L FUND A LP FMV 1,518,571 1,518,571
    WHITTIER SMALL CAP FUND, LP FMV 2,458,085 2,458,085
    BELRIDGE US EQUITY FUND FMV 62,987 62,987
    WHITTIER CORPORATE AMERICA FUN FMV 13,489,899 13,489,899
    HERSHISER INCOME FUND IV, LP FMV 400,000 400,000
    GREATPOINT VENTURES INN. FD II FMV 92,433 92,433
    MULTIVERSE INVESTMENT FUND I FMV 500,000 500,000

    TY 2018 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    THE MERICOS FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    95-3500491
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    DIVIDENDS RECEIVABLE 77,783 72,901 72,901
    NEUROVISION IMAGING - PRI 212,090 212,090 212,090


    TY 2018 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    THE MERICOS FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    95-3500491
    Description Amount
    UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENTS 3,303,484


    TY 2018 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    THE MERICOS FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    95-3500491
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INSURANCE 2,128     2,128


    TY 2018 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    THE MERICOS FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    95-3500491
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    NET INCOME FROM PARTNERSHIPS 31,866 240,824  
    FOREIGN TAX REFUND 159 159  


    TY 2018 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    THE MERICOS FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    95-3500491
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    DEFERRED FEDERAL EXCISE TAXES 180,464 116,753


    TY 2018 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE MERICOS FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    95-3500491
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE 367,663 91,916   278,392


    TY 2018 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    THE MERICOS FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    95-3500491
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FILING FEES 105     105
    FOREIGN TAXES PAID 1,484 1,484    
    FEDERAL EXCISE TAX 16,725