Form990-PF

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
ARK FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)903 W ALAMEDA STREET NO 101
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
SANTA FE, NM87501
A Employer identification number

91-2125649
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(760) 895-4090
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$2,140,503J 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... 63,600 63,600  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 103,708
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 609,039
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 103,708
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications........... 500
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 104 104  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 167,412 167,412 500
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 610 0   610
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 3,708 1,854   1,854
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 17,637 17,637   0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 6,709 769   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 1,510 63   1,447
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 30,174 20,323   3,911
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 116,293 116,293
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 146,467 20,323   120,204
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 20,945
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 147,089
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 500
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............. 12,247 54,944 54,944
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) 397,645 Click to see attachment388,541 387,693
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 1,111,393 Click to see attachment1,128,254 1,404,447
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 329,537 Click to see attachment299,979 293,419
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) 1,850,822 1,871,718 2,140,503
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 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.................. 1,850,822 1,871,718
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)..... 1,850,822 1,871,718
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 1,850,822 1,871,718
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
1,850,822
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
20,945
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
728
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
1,872,495
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
777
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
1,871,718
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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 PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES P    
b PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES P    
c CAPITAL GAIN DISTRIBUTIONS P    
d
e
(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 22,557   26,212 -3,655
b 586,096   479,119 106,977
c 386     386
d
e
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       -3,655
b       106,977
c       386
d
e
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 2 103,708
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 102,677 2,337,393 0.043928
2016 115,550 2,164,305 0.053389
2015 114,498 2,259,951 0.050664
2014 114,147 2,339,473 0.048792
2013 106,514 2,216,454 0.048056
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
2
0.244829
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
0.048966
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2018 from Part X, line 5......
4
2,373,107
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
116,202
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
1,471
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
117,673
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4,.............
8
120,204
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 1,471
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 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 1,471
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 1,471
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2018 estimated tax payments and 2017 overpayment credited to 2018 6a 3,760
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 1,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 4,760
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 0
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 3,289
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2019 estimated taxBullet3,289 RefundedBullet 11 0
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$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
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
 
 
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)
    bulletNM
    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 ofbulletREBECCA DANT Telephone no.bullet (760) 895-4090

    Located atbullet903 W ALAMEDA STREET 101SANTE FENM ZIP+4bullet87501
    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
     
     
    ........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
    RICHARD B DANT TRUSTEE
    1.00     		0 0 0
    518 OLD SANTA FE TRAIL 317
    SANTA FE,NM87505
    REBECCA M DANT TRUSTEE
    1.00     		0 0 0
    74923 US HIGHWAY 111 218
    INDIAN WELLS,CA92210
    DEBORAH B DANT TRUSTEE
    1.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 301
    TESUQUE,NM87574
    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 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
    NONE
    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.........................bullet0
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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
    2,384,053
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    25,193
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    2,409,246
    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
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    2,409,246
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    36,139
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    2,373,107
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    118,655
    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
    118,655
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2018 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    1,471
    b
    Income tax for 2018. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    1,471
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    117,184
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    500
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    117,684
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    117,684
    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
    120,204
    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
     
    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
    120,204
    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
    1,471
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    118,733
    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 7 117,684
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2018:
    a Enter amount for 2017 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2018:
    a From 2013...... 99,745
    b From 2014...... 717
    c From 2015...... 2,028
    d From 2016...... 10,808
    e From 2017......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 113,298
    4Qualifying distributions for 2018 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 120,204
    a Applied to 2017, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		0
    d Applied to 2018 distributable amount..... 117,684
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 2,520
    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 5 115,818
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    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......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2017. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2018. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2019 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2013 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		99,745
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2019.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		16,073
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2014.... 717
    b Excess from 2015.... 2,028
    c Excess from 2016.... 10,808
    d Excess from 2017....  
    e Excess from 2018.... 2,520
    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 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
    AH HAA SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS
    300 SOUTH TOWNSEND ST
    TELLURIDE,CO81435     		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT 5,000
    ALBUQUERQUE CENTER FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE
    202 HARVARD SE
    ALBUQUERQUE,NM87106     		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT 1,500
    ALBUQUERQUE HEALTH CARE FOR THE HOMELESS INC
    1217 1ST ST
    ALBUQUERQUE,NM87102     		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT 1,000
    AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS
    431 18TH ST NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20006     		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT 3,333
    ANIMAL PROTECTION OF NEW MEXICO
    PO BOX 11395
    ALBUQUERQUE,NM87192     		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT 1,000
    CAMPHILL SPECIAL SCHOOL
    1784 FAIRVIEW RD
    GLENMOORE,PA19343     		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT 3,892
    CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY
    PO BOX 710
    TUCSON,AZ85702     		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT 2,000
    CREATE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
    73733 FRED WARING DR SUITE 106
    PALM DESERT,CA92260     		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT 25,000
    DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE
    1130 17TH ST NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT 2,000
    DOCTORS WITHOUT BOARDERS MSF USA
    333 7TH AVE
    NEW YORK,NY10001     		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT 6,892
    GERARD'S HOUSE
    PO BOX 28693
    SANTA FE,NM87592     		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT 2,000
    GLOBAL PURPOSE GROUP
    3524 DUTCH WAY
    CARMICHAEL,CA95608     		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT 3,000
    HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL
    PO BOX 53
    TOMS RIVER,NJ08754     		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT 3,892
    HEART OF TAOS
    204 PASEO DEL PUEBLO NORTE SUITE C
    TAOS,NM87571     		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT 1,000
    INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE
    122 EAST 42ND ST
    NEW YORK,NY10001     		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT 3,892
    KINDRED SPIRIT
    2320 W DODGE RD
    CLIO,MI48420     		N/A POF GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT 750
    LITTLE EARTH SCHOOL
    321 W ZIA RD
    SANTA FE,NM87505     		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT 500
    NATURAL RESOURCE DEFENSE COUNCIL
    40 WEST 20TH ST
    NEW YORK,NY10011     		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT 15,000
    REUNITY RESOURCES
    1000 CORDOVA PLACE 650
    SANTA FE,NM87505     		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT 5,000
    SANTA FE CONSERVATION TRUST
    PO BOX 23985
    SANTA FE,NM87502     		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT 5,000
    SANTA FE DREAMERS PROJECT
    PO BOX 8009
    SANTA FE,NM87504     		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT 2,500
    SANTA FE FARMERS MARKET INSTITUTE
    1607 PASEO DE PERALTA SUITE A
    SANTA FE,NM87501     		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT 2,500
    SANTA FE WALDORF SCHOOL
    26 PUESTA DEL SOL
    SANTA FE,NM87508     		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT 500
    SAVE THE CHILDREN
    54 WILTON RD
    WESTPORT,CT06880     		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT 4,392
    SEA SHEPHERD CONSERVATION SOCIETY
    PO BOX 8628
    ALEXANDRIA,VA22306     		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT 500
    WILDEARTH GUARDIANS
    516 ALTO ST
    SANTA FE,NM87501     		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT 7,500
    LITTLE GLOBE INC
    PO BOX 24213
    SANTA FE,NM87502     		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT 2,500
    SANTA FE MOUNTAIN CENTER
    PO BOX 449
    TESUQUE,NM87574     		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT 1,000
    NORTHERN NEW MEXICO STREET HOMELESS ANIMAL PROJECT INC
    1000 CORDOVA PL
    SANTA FE,NM87505     		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT 750
    THE WILDERNESS SOCIETY
    1615 M ST NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT 2,000
    WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY
    2300 SOUTHERN BOULEVARD
    BRONX,NY10460     		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT 500
    Total .................................bullet 3a 116,293
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    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 63,600  
    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.....     18 104  
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............     		    18 103,708  
    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).. 0 167,412 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    167,412
    (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
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    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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    TY 2018 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    ARK FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    91-2125649
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 3,708 1,854   1,854

    TY 2018 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    ARK FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    91-2125649
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    AMERICAN EXPRESS CO 2020 25,343 24,744
    APPLE INC 2021 26,058 25,031
    AT&T INC 2025 23,873 23,541
    CELGENE CORP 2022 25,923 24,545
    CHEVRON CORP NEW 2022 25,015 24,210
    CITIGROUP INC 2021 24,912 24,629
    GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC 2024 25,671 24,669
    JPMORGAN CHASE & CO 2020 25,587 25,451
    MERCK & CO INC 2022 24,174 24,435
    NIKE INC 2026 22,822 22,900
    ORACLE CORP 2022 25,268 24,463
    UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC 2022 25,333 24,801

    TY 2018 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    ARK FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    91-2125649
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ALLEGHANY CORP DEL 14,307 21,816
    ALLERGAN PLC 22,910 14,034
    ALLSTATE CORP 15,587 20,658
    AMDOCS LTD 10,073 15,817
    AMERICAN INTL GROUP INC 35,618 25,419
    AMGEN INC 5,265 22,387
    APPLE INC 17,369 31,548
    ASTRAZENECA PLC 22,990 29,055
    AT&T INC 21,620 21,833
    AVNET INC 15,986 14,982
    BAKER HUGHES A GE CO 32,723 23,005
    BECTON DICKINSON & CO 7,445 25,912
    BORG WARNER INC 14,683 15,286
    BUNGE LTD 10,634 14,055
    CHEVRON CORP 24,349 40,252
    CIENA CORP 25,983 39,844
    CISCO SYS INC 24,016 33,797
    CITIGROUP INC 24,807 20,824
    COHERENT INC 16,281 10,571
    ELECTRONICS FOR IMAGING INC 15,751 13,888
    EXXON MOBIL CORP 10,761 14,320
    FLEXTRONICS FOR IMAGING INC 26,176 25,227
    FORD MTR CO DEL 25,315 18,360
    GILEAD SCIENCES INC 24,094 22,518
    GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC 2 14,650 15,870
    HCP INC 17,356 20,668
    HOWARD HUGHES CORP 24,220 28,798
    HP INC 14,822 20,460
    IMAX 16,826 15,706
    INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO 25,839 21,593
    JOHNSON & JOHNSON 21,083 27,746
    JP MORGAN CHASE 7,454 37,096
    KEYCORP NEW 16,901 20,766
    KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS NV 15,461 20,539
    KROGER CO 18,063 15,125
    LEGGETT & PLATT INC 16,825 13,261
    MADISON SQUARE GARDEN CO 17,950 22,755
    MAGNA INTL INC 15,731 17,044
    MCKESSON CORP 7,766 13,809
    MERCK & CO INC 18,110 35,531
    METHANEX CORP 14,297 12,043
    MICROSOFT CORP 10,084 42,659
    MOLSON COORS BREWING CO 17,239 13,759
    MORGAN STANLEY 7,229 17,843
    MOSAIC CO 15,030 17,526
    NESTLES A 8,618 20,240
    NEWELL RUBBERMAID INC 22,454 15,523
    NEWMONT MNG CORP 16,189 24,601
    PFIZER INC 31,027 43,650
    PNC FINL SVCS GROUP INC 12,286 24,551
    PROCTER & GABLE CO 24,536 25,278
    QUALCOMM INC 23,931 26,463
    ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC 27,498 23,308
    SIEMENS A G 26,246 20,189
    SMUCKER J M CO NEW COM 25,510 20,100
    SOUTHWEST AIRLS CO 3,318 18,592
    STATE STR CORP 12,594 20,182
    TE CONNECTIVITY LTD 2,906 27,983
    US BANCORP DEL 18,309 27,420
    WAL-MART STORES INC 27,545 40,986
    WELLS FARGO 22,516 21,888
    XEROX CORP 25,092 17,488

    TY 2018 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    ARK FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    91-2125649
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    388,541
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    387,693
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


    0
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


    0


    TY 2018 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    ARK FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    91-2125649
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL FEES 610 0   610


    TY 2018 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    ARK FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    91-2125649
    Description Amount
    PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT FOR NONDIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION 777


    TY 2018 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    ARK FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    91-2125649
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    MISC INVESTMENT EXPENSES 63 63   0
    COMPANY MEETING 1,447 0   1,447


    TY 2018 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    ARK FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    91-2125649
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT 104 104 104


    TY 2018 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    ARK FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    91-2125649
    Description Amount
    ACCRUED INTEREST ON PURCHASES 228
    PRIOR YEAR GRANT RETURNED 500


    TY 2018 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    ARK FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    91-2125649
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AND ADVISORY FEES 17,637 17,637   0


    TY 2018 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    ARK FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    91-2125649
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAXES 769 769   0
    FEDERAL TAX 5,940 0   0