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 09-01-2018 , and ending 08-31-2019
Name of foundation
BIRD CHARLES SUMNER FDN TR UDECL
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 185
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
PITTSBURGH, PA152300185
A Employer identification number

04-6093505
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(617) 722-7520
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$2,253,026
J 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... 54,203 53,595  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 126,814
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 382,910
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 126,814
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 0
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........ 181,017 180,409  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 21,350 12,748   8,540
14 Other employee salaries and wages......   0 0 0
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......   0 0  
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........       0
b Accounting fees (attach schedule).......        
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....       0
17 Interest...............       0
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... 5,703 1,039   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 0 0  
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......   0 0  
22 Printing and publications..........   0 0  
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... 35     35
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 27,088 13,787 0 8,575
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 102,500 102,500
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 129,588 13,787 0 111,075
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 51,429
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 166,622
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2018)
Form 990-PF (2018)
Page 2
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.............   -8,290 -8,290
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 48,478 36,810 36,810
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet     0 0
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 bullet0      
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 1,903,609 Click to see attachment1,967,996 2,224,506
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) 1,952,087 1,996,516 2,253,026
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........ 1,952,087 1,996,516
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)..... 1,952,087 1,996,516
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 1,952,087 1,996,516
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
1,952,087
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
51,429
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
2,003,516
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
7,000
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
1,996,516
Form 990-PF (2018)
Form 990-PF (2018)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)
(b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation
(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.)
(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a 1229.071 BNY MELLON MID CAP STK FD CL M   2016-10-21 2018-11-07
b 160.59 BNY MELLON MID CAP STK FD CL M   2017-12-20 2018-11-07
c 16275.994 BNY MELLON LARGE CAP STK FD CL M   2010-07-07 2019-07-31
d 1938.942 BNY MELLON LARGE CAP STK FD CL M   2013-12-09 2019-07-31
e 3621.169 BNY MELLON MID CAP STK FD CL M   2015-01-30 2019-07-31
331.422 BNYM SEL MGR S/C VAL-Y   2015-01-30 2019-07-31
212.302 BNYM SEL MGR S/C VAL-Y   2018-12-31 2019-07-31
192.929 BNYM SELECT MGR S/C GRW-Y   2015-01-30 2019-07-31
264.562 BNYM SELECT MGR S/C GRW-Y   2018-12-19 2019-07-31
369.457 BNYM OPPORT SM CAP-Y   2014-12-18 2019-07-31
86.124 BNYM OPPORT SM CAP-Y   2018-12-14 2019-07-31
656.06 BNYM GLBL RL EST SEC-Y   2012-07-06 2019-07-31
16.126 BNYM GLBL RL EST SEC-Y   2019-03-19 2019-07-31
66.211 BNYM GLBL RL EST SEC-Y   2018-12-26 2019-07-31
853.242 BNYM FLTNG RT INC-Y   2014-03-19 2019-07-31
CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS P    
(e)
Gross sales price
(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable)
(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale
(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 22,111   19,131 2,980
b 2,889   2,778 111
c 89,355   117,024 -27,669
d 10,645   12,274 -1,629
e 65,000   53,136 11,864
7,315   6,881 434
4,686   3,942 744
5,061   4,291 770
6,939   5,630 1,309
9,732   12,084 -2,352
2,269   2,087 182
6,219   5,361 858
153   149 4
628   543 85
10,000   10,785 -785
      139,908
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       2,980
b       111
c       -27,669
d       -1,629
e       11,864
      434
      744
      770
      1,309
      -2,352
      182
      858
      4
      85
      -785
       
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 2 126,814
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 111,353 2,370,855 0.046967
2016 105,935 2,183,752 0.048511
2015 115,980 2,083,301 0.055671
2014 104,625 2,249,382 0.046513
2013 102,921 2,232,888 0.046093
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
2
0.243755
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
0.048751
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2018 from Part X, line 5......
4
2,261,212
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
110,236
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
1,666
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
111,902
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4,.............
8
111,075
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 3,332
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 3,332
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 3,332
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2018 estimated tax payments and 2017 overpayment credited to 2018 6a 2,780
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 2,780
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 9 552
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 taxBullet0 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$   (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
 
 
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 ofbulletBNY MELLON NA Telephone no.bullet (617) 722-7415

    Located atbulletPO BOX 185PITTSBURGHPA ZIP+4bullet152300185
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2018, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16   No
    See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
    country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
    1b
     
    No
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2018?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2018, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2018?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2018 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2018.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2018?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    Yes
    No
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .................
    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position
    (c) Compensation
    (If not paid, enter
    -0-)
    (d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    BNY Mellon NA TRUSTEE
    1
    21,350    
    PO BOX 185
    PITTSBURGH,PA152300185
    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.........................bullet  
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    2,217,776
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    77,871
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    2,295,647
    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
    2,295,647
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    34,435
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    2,261,212
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    113,061
    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
    113,061
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2018 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    3,332
    b
    Income tax for 2018. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    3,332
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    109,729
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    109,729
    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
    109,729
    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
    111,075
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
    0
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
    0
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
    0
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    111,075
    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
    0
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    111,075
    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 7 109,729
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2018:
    a Enter amount for 2017 only....... 98,529
    b Total for prior years:2016, 2015, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2018:
    a From 2013...... 0
    b From 2014...... 0
    c From 2015...... 0
    d From 2016...... 0
    e From 2017...... 0
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 0
    4Qualifying distributions for 2018 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 111,075
    a Applied to 2017, but not more than line 2a 98,529
    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..... 12,546
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2018. 0 0
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 0
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........
    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 ..........
    97,183
    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) ...
    0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2019.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
    0
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2014.... 0
    b Excess from 2015.... 0
    c Excess from 2016.... 0
    d Excess from 2017.... 0
    e Excess from 2018.... 0
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2018, enter the date of the ruling....... bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........
    Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2018 (b) 2017 (c) 2016 (d) 2015
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....
             
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........
             
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....
             
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)
             
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...
             
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....
             
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....
             
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization
             
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    NONE
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    NONE
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    CHRISTINE E ABRAMO
    C/O BNY MELLON NA
    PITTSBURGH,PA152300185
    (617) 722-7527
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    CONTACT CHRISTINE E ABRAMO
    cAny submission deadlines:
    CONTACT CHRISTINE E ABRAMO
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    CONTACT CHRISTINE E ABRAMO
    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
    NEPONSET CHORAL SOCIETY
    PO BOX 202
    EAST WALPOLE,MA02032
    NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES 2,000
    LOWER CAPE COMMUNICATIONS INC
    494 COMMERCIAL STREET
    PROVINCETOWN,MA02657
    NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES 1,000
    TRURO HISTORICAL SOCIETY
    13 TRURO CENTER RD
    TRURO,MA02666
    NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES 1,000
    WCAI THE CAPE AND ISLANDS NPR STATION
    3 WATER STREET PO BOX 82
    WOODS HOLE,MA02543
    NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES 1,000
    ART & NEWPORT
    PO BOX 4334
    Middletown,RI02842
    NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES 7,000
    MANOMET CENTER FOR CONSERVATION SCIENCES
    125 MANOMET POINT RD
    Plymouth,MA02360
    NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES 1,500
    LLOYD CENTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
    430 POTOMSKA RD
    South Dartmouth,MA02748
    NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES 500
    ARMENIAN TREE PROJECT
    400 WEST CUMMINGS PARK SUITE 3900
    Woburn,MA01801
    NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES 500
    MANITOU ART CENTER
    513 MANITOU AVE
    Manitou Springs,CO80829
    NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES 5,000
    GREAT PLAINS FOUNDATION
    165 CAT ROCK LN
    Jupiter,FL33458
    NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES 5,000
    EAGLEBROOK SCHOOL
    271 PINE NOOK RD
    DEERFIELD,MA01342
    NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES 5,000
    WEER AFRICA
    900 SAMOSET DR
    HARRISBURG,PA17109
    NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES 4,000
    OPEN GATE SANGHA
    PO BOX 112107
    CAMPBELL,CA95011
    NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES 4,000
    FRESH ENERGY
    408 SAINT PETER STREET SUITE 220
    Minneapolis,MN55102
    NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES 3,500
    UNITY SPIRITUAL CENTER IN THE ROCKIES
    1945 MESA RD
    COLORADO SPGS,CO80904
    NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES 3,000
    ALLEN'S NECK FRIENDS MEETING
    739 HORSENECK RD
    South Dartmouth,MA02748
    NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES 250
    ACEQUIA MADRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    700 ACEQUIA MADRE
    SANTA FE,NM87505
    NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES 2,500
    TRURO CENTER FOR THE ARTS AT CASTLE HILL
    PO BOX 756
    Truro,MA02666
    NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES 2,000
    TIBET MONGALOM
    6831 SW 5TH TER
    MIAMI,FL33144
    NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES 2,000
    REDWOOD LIBRARY AND ATHENAEUM
    50 BELLEVUE AVE
    Newport,RI02840
    NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES 2,000
    PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES
    PO BOX 1073
    PATAGONIA,AZ85624
    NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES 2,000
    MEMORIAL CLINIC AND REGATTA INC
    231 INDIAN AVENUE
    PORTSMOUTH,RI02871
    NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES 2,000
    BODHI MIND CENTER
    20 MESA RD
    Colorado Springs,CO80903
    NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES 2,000
    AMERICAN FRIENDS OF GEORGIA INC
    PO BOX 1200
    Truro,MA02666
    NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES 2,250
    THE TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS
    200 HIGH STREET 4TH FLOOR
    Boston,MA02110
    NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES 14,000
    CONWAY SCHOOL OF LANDSCAPE DESIGN
    88 VILLAGE HILL ROAD
    Northampton,MA01060
    NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES 10,000
    18TH STREET ARTS CENTER
    1639 18TH STREET
    Santa Monica,CA90404
    NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES 1,500
    WHITE BISON
    6455 N UNION BLVD STE 102
    COLORADO SPGS,CO80918
    NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES 1,000
    WELLFLEET HARBOR ACTORS THEATER
    PO BOX 797
    Wellfleet,MA02667
    NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES 2,000
    THE SOLSTICE PROJECT
    222 E MARCY ST
    SANTA FE,NM87501
    NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES 2,000
    THE PUBLIC'S RADIO
    ONE UNION STATION
    Providence,RI02903
    NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES 1,000
    PROVINCETOWN ART ASSOCIATION AND MUSEUM
    460 COMMERCIAL STREET
    Provincetown,MA02657
    NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES 3,000
    PARA
    1452 TERRANCE DR
    Naperville,IL60565
    NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES 1,000
    OUTER CAPE HEALTH SERVICES
    PO BOX 598
    Harwich Port,MA02646
    NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES 1,000
    OUTER CAPE CHORALE
    PO BOX 474
    S WELLFLEET,MA02663
    NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES 1,000
    GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
    37TH AND O STS NW
    Washington,DC20007
    NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES 1,000
    EARTH ISLAND INSTITUTE
    2150 ALLSTON WAY SUITE 460
    Berkeley,CA94704
    NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES 1,000
    PATAGONIA YOUTH ENRICHMENT CENTER
    PO BOX 253
    SONOITA,AZ85637
    NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES 2,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 102,500
    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 54,203  
    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 ............
        18 126,814  
    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)..   181,017  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    181,017
    (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 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    BIRD CHARLES SUMNER FDN TR UDECL
    EIN:
    04-6093505
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    05588E850 BNY MELLON HIGH YIEL AT COST 50,130 48,391
    05569M731 BNY MELLON NATL S/T AT COST 108,185 107,908
    05569M830 BNY MELLON BOND FD C AT COST 363,445 388,139
    05587K865 BNYM SELECT MGR S/C AT COST 25,192 34,786
    05569M301 BNY MELLON INCOME ST AT COST 77,313 114,471
    05587N505 BNYM DYN TTL RTRN-Y AT COST 25,349 27,826
    05569M475 BNY MELLON FOCUSED E AT COST 82,583 114,691
    05569M509 BNY MELLON MID CAP S AT COST 131,536 212,414
    05588F709 BNYM GLBL RL EST SEC AT COST 27,559 34,343
    63872T729 ASG MANAGED FUTURES AT COST 20,691 22,124
    05587K832 BNYM US EQUITY FUND- AT COST 86,124 116,051
    05588F600 BNYM DIVERSIFIED INT AT COST 205,735 265,481
    05589K400 BNYM FLTNG RT INC-Y AT COST 54,215 50,719
    09661F701 BNYM INTL SMALL CAP- AT COST 59,514 57,757
    05569M103 BNY MELLON LARGE CAP AT COST 501,928 455,226
    05588D811 BNYM DIV EMG MKTS-Y AT COST 45,000 48,244
    05569M855 BNY MELLON EMERGING AT COST 50,653 64,110
    05587K824 BNYM SEL MGR S/C VAL AT COST 23,808 29,908
    05587N737 BNYM OPPORT SM CAP-Y AT COST 29,036 31,917

    TY 2018 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    BIRD CHARLES SUMNER FDN TR UDECL
    EIN:
    04-6093505
    Description Amount
    GRANT PAID AND RETURNED AFTER YEAR END 7,000


    TY 2018 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    BIRD CHARLES SUMNER FDN TR UDECL
    EIN:
    04-6093505
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    STATE INCOME TAXES - INCOME 35 0   35


    TY 2018 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    BIRD CHARLES SUMNER FDN TR UDECL
    EIN:
    04-6093505
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAXES 927 927   0
    FEDERAL TAX PAYMENT - PRIOR YE 1,884 0   0
    FEDERAL ESTIMATES - INCOME 2,780 0   0
    FOREIGN TAXES ON NONQUALIFIED 112 112   0