Form990-PF
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2018
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2018, or tax year beginning 01-01-2018 , and ending 12-31-2018
Name of foundation
The Ludes Family Foundation
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO Box 417
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Marion, MA02738
A Employer identification number

04-3448695
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(508) 748-1665
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$1,997,477J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 52,280 52,280 52,280
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 270,670
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 667,336
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 274,619
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 5,979
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).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 322,950 326,899 58,259
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 3,350 3,350 3,350  
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 18,979 18,979 18,979  
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 5,625 1,377   35
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule).......        
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 27,954 23,706 22,329 35
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 96,500 96,500
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 124,454 23,706 22,329 96,535
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 198,496
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 303,193
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 35,930
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2018)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 89,942 177,605 177,605
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........      
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 1,113,437 Click to see attachment1,224,270 1,819,872
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 1,203,379 1,401,875 1,997,477
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........   0
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow SFAS 117, check here bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted..................    
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 1,203,379 1,401,875
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 1,203,379 1,401,875
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 1,203,379 1,401,875
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
1,203,379
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
198,496
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
1,401,875
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
 
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
1,401,875
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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 275 Bioverativ Inc P 2017-05-17 2018-01-23
b 3668 Cohen & Steers Preferred Sec P 2018-05-09 2018-12-31
c .46 Goldman Sachs 6.2% Pfd P 2017-05-17 2018-02-12
d 487 Goldman Sachs 6.2% Pfd P 2017-05-17 2018-02-12
e 150 Nvidia Corp P 2018-12-12 2018-12-31
1000 Suntrust Banks 5.875% Pfd P 2017-06-15 2018-03-15
.1 Vornado Realty Trust 6.25% Pfd P 2018-01-02 2018-01-02
25 Bioverativ Inc P 2015-09-24 2018-01-23
7371 Cohen & Steers Preferred Sec P 2015-04-15 2018-12-31
400 Vornado Realty Trust 6.25% Pfd P 2013-06-07 2018-01-04
1000 Wells Fargo & Co 8% Pfd P 2015-04-15 2018-09-17
400 Adobe Inc P 2007-02-09 2018-06-27
600 Altria Group Inc. P 2009-04-01 2018-10-24
250 Analog Devices Inc P 2004-09-15 2018-06-27
800 Dover Corp P 2015-04-15 2018-03-29
100 Fiserv Inc. P 2001-03-29 2018-03-29
300 Fiserv Inc. P 2000-03-03 2018-05-09
300 Fiserv Inc. P 2001-03-29 2018-05-09
300 Fiserv Inc. P 2000-03-03 2018-06-27
1 Goldman Sachs 6.2% Pfd P 2015-04-15 2018-02-12
1623 Goldman Sachs 6.2% Pfd P 2015-04-15 2018-02-12
200 Paychex Inc P 2010-10-29 2018-05-09
400 Philip Morris Intl Inc P 2015-04-15 2018-10-24
100 Procter & Gamble P 2000-01-27 2018-03-29
Capital Gain Dividends      
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 28,432   15,001 13,431
b 46,874   49,981 -3,107
c 12   12  
d 12,179   13,184 -1,005
e 19,972   22,718 -2,746
25,000   25,601 -601
7     7
2,585   1,143 1,442
94,186   99,394 -5,208
10,000   10,189 -189
25,000   27,504 -2,504
90,704   14,698 76,006
37,147   9,890 27,257
23,994   8,826 15,168
77,969   25,318 52,651
7,112   816 6,296
21,236   1,354 19,882
21,236   2,448 18,788
22,001   1,354 20,647
38   36 2
40,596   37,988 2,608
12,376   5,553 6,823
35,180   14,540 20,640
8,003   5,169 2,834
      5,497
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       13,431
b       -3,107
c        
d       -1,005
e       -2,746
      -601
      7
      1,442
      -5,208
      -189
      -2,504
      76,006
      27,257
      15,168
      52,651
      6,296
      19,882
      18,788
      20,647
      2
      2,608
      6,823
      20,640
      2,834
       
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 2 274,619
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 5,979
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 97,829 2,117,465 0.04620
2016 106,106 1,966,689 0.05395
2015 88,635 1,927,859 0.04598
2014 86,035 2,002,672 0.04296
2013 90,285 1,844,469 0.04895
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
2
0.238038
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
0.047608
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2018 from Part X, line 5......
4
2,143,251
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
102,036
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
3,032
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
105,068
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4,.............
8
96,535
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 6,064
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 6,064
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 6,064
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2018 estimated tax payments and 2017 overpayment credited to 2018 6a 3,600
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 3,600
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 2,464
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2019 estimated taxBullet   RefundedBullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? (see Instructions
for definition).................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
No
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletMA
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2018 or the taxable year beginning in 2018? See the instructions for Part XIV.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV .............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletAMERICAN RESEARCH & MANAGEMENT Telephone no.bullet (508) 748-1665

    Located atbullet145 FRONT STREETMARIONMA ZIP+4bullet02738
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2018, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16   No
    See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
    country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
    1b
     
    No
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2018?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2018, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2018?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
    No
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2018 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2018.)..................
    3b
     
    No
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2018?
    4b
     
    No
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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
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
    No
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .................
    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    John Ludes Trustee
    0.00     		0    
    57 Water Street
    Marion,MA02738
    Doris Ludes Trustee
    0.00     		0    
    57 Water Street
    Marion,MA02738
    Sharon J Giblin Trustee
    0.00     		0    
    84 Ruggles Street
    Westborough,MA01581
    Greg H Ludes Trustee
    0.00     		0    
    30 Beach Hill Rd PO Box 822
    New Castle,NH03854
    John T Ludes Jr Trustee
    0.00     		0    
    36 Anchorage Court
    Bristol,RI02809
    Laura J Ludes Executive Dir.
    0.00     		0    
    30 Beach Hill Rd PO Box 822
    New Castle,NH03854
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet  
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet  
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1  
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 8
    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    2,033,729
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    142,160
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    2,175,889
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    2,175,889
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    32,638
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    2,143,251
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    107,163
    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
    107,163
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2018 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    6,064
    b
    Income tax for 2018. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    6,064
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    101,099
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    101,099
    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
    101,099
    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
    96,535
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
     
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    96,535
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b. See instructions.................
    5
     
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    96,535
    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 7 101,099
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2018:
    a Enter amount for 2017 only....... 11,143
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2018:
    a From 2013......  
    b From 2014......  
    c From 2015......  
    d From 2016......  
    e From 2017......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........  
    4Qualifying distributions for 2018 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 96,535
    a Applied to 2017, but not more than line 2a 11,143
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		0
    d Applied to 2018 distributable amount..... 85,392
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2018.    
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5  
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		 
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2017. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2018. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2019 ..........     		15,707
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		 
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2013 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		 
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2019.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		 
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2014....  
    b Excess from 2015....  
    c Excess from 2016....  
    d Excess from 2017....  
    e Excess from 2018....  
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2018, enter the date of the ruling....... bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2018 (b) 2017 (c) 2016 (d) 2015
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    JOHN LUDES
    57 WATER STREET
    Marion,MA02738
    (508) 748-1665
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    LETTER
    cAny submission deadlines:
    NONE
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    NONE
    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
    AMERICARES
    88 Hamilton Avenue
    Stamford,CT06913     		NONE Public UNRESTRICTED 3,000
    AMERICAN RED CROSS
    PO BOX 4002018
    Des Moines,IA50340     		NONE Public UNRESTRICTED 2,125
    SAVE THE CHILDREN
    54 Wilton Road PO Box 950
    Westport,CT06881     		NONE Public UNRESTRICTED 5,000
    NEW BEDFORD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
    488 Pleasant St
    New Bedford,MA02740     		NONE Public UNRESTRICTED 750
    TABOR ACADEMY
    Front Street
    Marion,MA02738     		NONE Public TO BE USED FOR THE TABORY ACADEMY ANNUAL FUND 1,500
    DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS
    PO Box 5023
    HAGERSTOWN,MD21741     		NONE Public UNRESTRICTED 5,000
    ALMA del MAR CHARTER SCHOOL
    26 Madeira Avenue
    New Bedford,MA02746     		NONE Public UNRESTRICTED 5,000
    SMILE TRAIN
    245 Fifth Avenue - Suite 2201
    New York,NY10016     		NONE Public UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    JOSLIN DIABETES CENTER
    PO BOX 55112
    BOSTON,MA02205     		NONE Public UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    Zeiterion Performing Arts Center
    684 Purchase St
    New Bedford,MA02740     		NONE Public TO SUPPORT BOTH RADIO AND TELEVISION 1,000
    CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH WESTBOROUGH
    8 Church St
    Westborough,MA01581     		NONE Public UNRESTRICTED 500
    Community Boating Center
    1641 Padanaram Ave
    New Bedford,MA02740     		NONE Public UNRESTRICTED 500
    FAMILIES FIRST HEALTH SUPPOR
    100 Campus Drive Suite 12
    Portsmouth,NH03801     		NONE Public UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    ELIZABETH TABER LIBRARY
    8 Spring Street
    Marion,MA02738     		NONE Public TO BE USED FOR MAINTENANCE FOR EXISTING LIABRARY 500
    SIPPICAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
    27 Main Street
    MArion,MA02738     		NONE Public UNRESTRICTED 500
    MARION ART CENTER
    80 Pleasant Street
    Marion,MA02738     		NONE Public UNRESTRICTED 5,500
    Community Nurse and Hospice Care
    62 Center St
    Fairhaven,MA02719     		None Public UNRESTRICTED 500
    Lahey Hospital Medical Center
    41 Mall Road
    Burlington,MA01805     		None Public Unrestricted 1,000
    Our Sisters' School
    PO Box 7269
    New Bedford,MA02740     		None PRVT Unrestricted 5,000
    The Marion Institute
    202 Spring Street
    Marion,MA02738     		None Public The Himalayan Project and Education fund 500
    BOYS GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER NEW BEDF
    166 JENNEY STREET
    NEW BEDFORD,MA02741     		None Public UNRESTRICTED 500
    HEIFER INTERNATIONAL
    PO BOX 1692
    MERRIFIELD,VA22116     		None Public UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    NATIVITY PREPARATION SCHOOL OF NEW
    66 SPRING STREET
    NEW BEDFORD,MA02740     		None Public UNRESTRICTED 5,000
    NEW BEDFORD CHILD AND FAMILY SERVIC
    1061 PLEASANT STREET
    NEW BEDFORD,MA02740     		None Public UNRESTRICTED 500
    N I U SCHOLARSHIP MENTOR PROGRAM
    1425 W LINCOLN HIGHWAY
    DEKALB,IL60115     		None Public FOR THE JOHN AND DORIS LUDES SCHOLAR MENTOR PROGRAM IN MARKETING 2,500
    SPECIAL OLYMPICS MASSACHUSETTS
    PO BOX 322
    HATHORNE,MA01937     		None Public UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    ST MARK'S SCHOOL
    25 MARLBOROUGH ROAD
    SOUTHBOROUGH,MA01772     		None Public UNRESTRICTED 2,250
    MOSES BROWN SCHOOL
    250 Lloyd Avenue
    Providence,RI02906     		None Public UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    READING IS FUNDAMENTAL RIF INC
    1730 Rhode Island Ave NW 11th FL
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		None Public UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    Sippican Choral Society
    PO Box 709
    MARION,MA02738     		None Public UNRESTRICTED 500
    THE WOMENS FUND
    30 Cornell Street
    New Bedford,MA02740     		None Public UNRESTRICTED 500
    Spring Island Trust Foundation
    40 Mobley Oaks Lane
    Okatie,SC29909     		None Public Annual fund 500
    PROJECT GROW
    16 SPRING STREET
    MARION,MA02738     		None Public UNRESTRICTED 500
    ROTCH-JONES-DUFF HOUSE GARDEN MUSEU
    396 COUNTY STREET
    NEW BEDFORD,MA02740     		None Public UNRESTRICTED 500
    COLBY COLLEGE
    4000 Mayflower Hill
    Waterville,ME04901     		None Public UNRESTRICTED 2,000
    UNIVERSITY OF NH Foundation Inc
    9 EDGEWOOD ROAD
    DURHAM,NH03823     		None Public UNRESTRICTED 750
    ST JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
    101 Chapel Street
    Portsmouth,NH03801     		None Public UNRESTRICTED 1,500
    St Gabriel's Episcopal Church
    124 Front Street
    Marion,MA02738     		None Public Outreach Program 4,500
    Wounded Warrior Project
    PO Box 758517
    Topeka,KS66675     		None Public UNRESTRICTED 500
    TKE EDUCATION FOUNDATION
    7439 Woodland Drive
    Indianapolis,IN46278     		None Public UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    NEW GENERATION INC
    568 PORTMOUTH AVENUE
    GREENLAND,NH03840     		None Public UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    UNIVERSITY of VERMONT
    GRASSE MOUNT 411 MAIN ST
    BURLINGTON,VT05401     		None Public UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    Chase Home for Children
    698 Middle Road
    Portsmouth,NH03801     		None Public UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    International Rescue Committee
    122 East 42nd Street
    New York,NY10168     		None Public UNRESTRICTED 500
    World Vision
    PO Box 9716
    Federal Way,WA98063     		None c UNRESTRICTED 625
    Tenacity Inc
    38 Everett Street
    Boston,MA02134     		None PC Unrestricted 500
    WGBH Leadership Circle
    One Guest Street
    Boston,MA02135     		None Public Unrestricted 500
    Buzzards Bay Musicfest
    PO Box 443
    Marion,MA02738     		None Public Unrestricted 500
    The Fresh Air Fund
    633 3rd Avenue 14th Floor
    New York,NY10017     		None Public unrestricted 1,000
    Mercy Ships
    PO Box 1930
    Lindale,TX75771     		None Public Unrestricted 3,000
    New Bedford Whaling Museum
    18 Johnny Cake Hill
    New Bedford,MA02740     		None Public Unrestricted 500
    The Hole In The Wall Gang
    555 Long Wharf Drive
    New Haven,CT06511     		None Public Unrestricted 500
    University of Illinois
    PO Box 3429
    Champaign,IL61826     		None Public Excellance in Physics Fund 500
    National Breast Cancer Foundation I
    2600 Network Blvd Suite 300
    Frisco,TX75034     		None Public Unrestricted 625
    UNICEF
    125 Maiden Lane 11th Floor
    New York,NY10038     		None Public Unrestricted 1,125
    Gather
    210 West Road Suite 3
    Portsmouth,NH03801     		None PC UNRESTRICTED 1,250
    National Parks Foundation
    1110 Vermont Ave NW Suite 200
    Washington,DC20005     		None PC UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    Disabled American Veterans
    PO Box 14301
    Cincinnati,OH45250     		None PC UNRESTRICTED 500
    World Wildlife Fund
    1250 24th Street NW
    Washington,DC20037     		None PC UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    Waterorg
    117 West 20th Street Suite 203
    Kansas City,MO64108     		None PC UNRESTRICTED 500
    Cure for Alzheimer's Fund
    34 Washington St Suite 200
    Wellesley Hills,MA02481     		None PC UNRESTRICTED 500
    Ocean Conservancy
    1300 19th Street NW 8th Floor
    Washington,DC20036     		None PC UNRESTRICTED 500
    Christopher's Haven
    One Emerson Place Suite 2-N
    Boston,MA02114     		None PC UNRESTRICTED 500
    Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton
    500 Legacy Farms North
    Hopkinton,MA01748     		None PC UNRESTRICTED 500
    Sippican Lands Trust
    PO Box 848
    Marion,MA02738     		None PC UNRESTRICTED 500
    New Bedford Ballet
    2343 Purchase Street
    New Bedford,MA02746     		None PC UNRESTRICTED 500
    Community Foundation of SE MA
    30 Cornell Street
    New Bedford,MA02740     		None PC UNRESTRICTED 500
    YMCA Southcoast
    128 Union Street Suite 304
    New Bedford,MA02738     		None PC UNRESTRICTED - Annual Campaign 1,000
    Hilton Head Regional HFH
    PO Box 2747
    Bluffton,SC29910     		None PC UNRESTRICTED 500
    Courageous Sailing
    678 Point Road
    MArion,MA02738     		None PC UNRESTRICTED 500
    Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US
    PO Box 8911
    Topeka,KS66608     		None PC UNRESTRICTED 500
    Harlem Lacrosse
    8 West 126th street
    New York,NY10027     		None PC UNRESTRICTED 500
    GOLF FORE AFRICA INC
    32531 N SCOTTSDALE RD STE 105
    SCOTTSDALE,AZ85266     		None PC UNRESTRICTED 500
    Brain Injury Association of America
    1608 Spring Hill Road Suite 110
    Vienna,VA22182     		None PC UNRESTRICTED 500
    National MS Society
    PO Box 4527
    New York,NY10163     		None PC UNRESTRICTED 500
    OCEANA
    1025 Connecticut Ave NW Ste 200
    Washington,DC20036     		None PC UNRESTRICTED 500
    The Family Pantry-Damien's Place
    PO Box 111
    Fairhaven,MA02719     		None PC UNRESTRICTED 500
    St Jude Childrens Research Hospital
    501 St Jude Place
    Memphis,TN38105     		None PC UNRESTRICTED 500
    Shriners Hospitals for Children
    2900 Rocky Point Drive
    Tampa,FL33607     		None PC UNRESTRICTED 500
    Camp Sunshine
    35 Acadia Road
    Casco,ME04015     		None PC UNRESTRICTED 500
    New Bedford Star Kids ScholarshipPr
    PO Box 50494
    New Bedford,MA02745     		None PC UNRESTRICTED 500
    Total .................................bullet 3a 96,500
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
    investments ...........     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 52,280  
    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 ............     		    18 270,670  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   322,950  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    322,950
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

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

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's name SmallBullet
    		 Firm's EIN SmallBullet
    Firm's address SmallBullet


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


    Software ID: 18007218
    Software Version: 2018v3.1


    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description

    TY 2018 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    The Ludes Family Foundation
    EIN:
    04-3448695
    Software ID:
    18007218
    Software Version:
    2018v3.1
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Benoit & McArdle, P.C. 3,350 3,350 3,350 0

    TY 2018 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    The Ludes Family Foundation
    EIN:
    04-3448695
    Software ID:
    18007218
    Software Version:
    2018v3.1
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ANALOG DEVICES 21,361 64,373
    DOVER    
    EXXON-MOBIL 25,446 44,324
    FISERV 11,095 73,490
    Biogen Idec Inc 27,362 30,092
    FORTUNE BRANDS HOME & SECURITY INC 25,809 55,086
    JOHNSON & JOHNSON 17,257 51,620
    SUNTRUSTS BANKS 5.875% PFD    
    PROCTER & GAMBLE 18,131 45,960
    Weyerhaeuser Co 22,114 31,478
    PEPSICO 14,919 33,144
    TRANSCANADA 20,839 35,700
    ADOBE SYSTEMS 10,146 67,872
    CHURCH & DWIGHT 16,473 118,368
    ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS 24,511 76,014
    NOVARTIS AG SPONSORED ADR 30,045 51,486
    WATERS CORPORATION 19,020 94,325
    CHEVRON TEXACO 40,556 59,835
    J G BOSWELL 59,034 55,000
    ALTRIA GROUP    
    GOLDMAN SACHS 6.2% PFD 11,806 12,419
    COHEN & STEERS PREF S    
    PHILLIP MORRIS INTN'L    
    PAYCHEX 33,318 78,180
    AMAZON.COM INC 28,268 30,039
    BIOVERATIV INC    
    DODGE & COX INCOME FUND 100,050 95,707
    CHARLES SCHWAB CORP 23,275 41,530
    US BANCORP 6.5% PFD 29,430 26,480
    VORNADO REALTY 6.625% PFD    
    WELLS FARGO 8% PFD    
    ALPHABET INC CL A 20,805 20,899
    VANGUARD ST INVESTMNT 75,050 73,508
    Celgene Corp 21,372 12,818
    Gilead Sciences 19,405 18,765
    WELLS FARGO 5.5% PFD 25,249 23,050
    BB&T CORP 5.625% PFD 25,310 23,360
    McCormick & Co 15,408 27,848
    United Technologies 13,888 15,972
    APERGY CORP 22,276 18,956
    Imperial Oil LTD 30,458 25,346
    APPLE COMPUTER 21,351 19,718
    CALAVO GROWERS INC 23,101 18,240
    CONESTOGA SMALL CAP 25,000 22,309
    DELAWARE EMERGING MRKTS 50,025 45,631
    EATON VANCE BOND I 24,998 23,886
    ESTAEE LAUDER COMPANIES 20,504 19,515
    FEDEX CORP 21,418 16,133
    HELMERICH & PAYNE 32,078 22,772
    HORMEL FOODS CORP 23,208 28,809
    IPG PHOTONICS CORP 19,725 14,161
    PAYPAL HOLDINGS INC 15,166 16,818
    STOCK YARDS BANCORP 23,210 21,320
    WALTHAUSEN SMALL CAP 25,000 17,516

    TY 2018 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    The Ludes Family Foundation
    EIN:
    04-3448695
    Software ID:
    18007218
    Software Version:
    2018v3.1
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    American Research & Management - Fees 18,979 18,979 18,979 0


    TY 2018 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    The Ludes Family Foundation
    EIN:
    04-3448695
    Software ID:
    18007218
    Software Version:
    2018v3.1
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Commonwealth of Mass. 35     35
    Federal Excise tax 4,213      
    Foreign Taxes 1,377 1,377