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Form
990-PF
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
Go to
www.irs.gov/Form990PF
for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0052
20
19
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2019, or tax year beginning
01-01-2019
, and ending
12-31-2019
Name of foundation
MERCK FAMILY FUND
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)
PO BOX 870245
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
MILTON VILLAGE
,
MA
021870245
A Employer identification number
22-6063382
B
Telephone number (see instructions)
(617) 696-3580
C
If exemption application is pending, check here
G
Check all that apply:
Initial return
Initial return of a former public charity
Final return
Amended return
Address change
Name change
D 1.
Foreign organizations, check here.............
2
. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ...
E
If private foundation status was terminated
under section 507(b)(1)(A), check here .......
H
Check type of organization:
Section 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust
Other taxable private foundation
F
If the foundation is in a 60-month termination
under section 507(b)(1)(B), check here .......
I
Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)
$
61,366,399
J
Accounting method:
Cash
Accrual
Other (specify)
(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)
1
Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)
149,042
2
Check
.............
3
Interest on savings and temporary cash investments
22,191
22,191
4
Dividends and interest from securities
...
756,418
1,307,731
5a
Gross rents
............
b
Net rental income or (loss)
6a
Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10
249,335
b
Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a
13,438,947
7
Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)
...
824,985
8
Net short-term capital gain
.........
9
Income modifications
...........
10a
Gross sales less returns and allowances
b
Less: Cost of goods sold
....
c
Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule)
.....
11
Other income (attach schedule)
.......
4,392
-219,070
12
Total.
Add lines 1 through 11
........
1,181,378
1,935,837
13
Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.
326,219
21,916
304,303
14
Other employee salaries and wages
......
30,433
0
30,433
15
Pension plans, employee benefits
.......
150,933
10,140
130,108
16a
Legal fees (attach schedule)
.........
b
Accounting fees (attach schedule)
.......
23,250
0
21,750
c
Other professional fees (attach schedule)
....
451,795
219,523
232,272
17
Interest
...............
74,207
18
Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)
...
34,146
35,027
0
19
Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion
...
20
Occupancy
..............
42,068
0
43,296
21
Travel, conferences, and meetings
.......
25,971
0
29,465
22
Printing and publications
..........
23
Other expenses (attach schedule)
.......
31,255
349,050
31,722
24
Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23
..........
1,116,070
709,863
823,349
25
Contributions, gifts, grants paid
.......
2,597,550
2,872,550
26
Total expenses and disbursements.
Add lines 24 and 25
3,713,620
709,863
3,695,899
27
Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a
Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements
-2,532,242
b
Net investment income
(if negative, enter -0-)
1,225,974
c
Adjusted net income
(if negative, enter -0-)
...
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X
Form
990-PF
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Form 990-PF (2019)
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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
1
Cash—non-interest-bearing
.............
469,011
68,512
68,512
2
Savings and temporary cash investments
.........
1,138,006
1,615,377
1,615,377
3
Accounts receivable
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
4
Pledges receivable
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
5
Grants receivable
.................
6
Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions)
.....
7
Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule)
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
8
Inventories for sale or use
..............
9
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
..........
163,676
157,414
157,414
10a
Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)
4,357,241
3,130,066
3,130,066
b
Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)
.......
17,105,046
21,204,394
21,204,394
c
Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)
.......
2,757,863
2,360,928
2,360,928
11
Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
12
Investments—mortgage loans
.............
13
Investments—other (attach schedule)
..........
29,093,875
32,824,169
32,824,169
14
Land, buildings, and equipment: basis
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
2,280
0
0
15
Other assets (describe
)
10,895
5,539
5,539
16
Total assets
(to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I)
55,097,893
61,366,399
61,366,399
17
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
..........
22,377
29,638
18
Grants payable
.................
820,000
545,000
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
)
262,370
311,546
23
Total liabilities
(add lines 17 through 22)
.........
1,104,747
886,184
Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24
Net assets without donor restrictions
...........
53,716,677
60,295,823
25
Net assets with donor restrictions
............
276,469
184,392
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26
Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds
........
27
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund
28
Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds
29
Total net assets or fund balances
(see instructions)
.....
53,993,146
60,480,215
30
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances
(see instructions)
.
55,097,893
61,366,399
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 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)
...............
1
53,993,146
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a
.....................
2
-2,532,242
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize)
3
9,068,487
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3
..........................
4
60,529,391
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize)
5
49,176
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29
.
6
60,480,215
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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
b
THRU SCHEDULE K-1S, NET OF UBI
P
c
CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS
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
13,435,100
13,189,612
245,488
b
575,650
c
3,847
3,847
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
245,488
b
575,650
c
3,847
d
e
2
Capital gain net income or (net capital loss)
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7
2
824,985
3
Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8
...................
3
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)
If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
Yes
No
If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1
Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in)
(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions
(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets
(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2018
3,734,022
58,957,629
0.063334
2017
3,538,959
58,307,910
0.060694
2016
3,586,039
54,364,347
0.065963
2015
3,398,316
57,286,047
0.059322
2014
3,203,177
58,637,068
0.054627
2
Total
of line 1, column (d)
.....................
2
0.303940
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
0.060788
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2019 from Part X, line 5
......
4
58,311,318
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3
......................
5
3,544,628
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)
...........
6
12,260
7
Add lines 5 and 6
........................
7
3,556,888
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4
,.............
8
3,695,899
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See the Part VI instructions.
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a
Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here
and enter “N/A" on line 1.
Date of ruling or determination letter:
(attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b
Domestic foundations that meet the section 4940(e) requirements in Part V, check
1
12,260
here
and 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
12,260
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
12,260
6
Credits/Payments:
a
2019 estimated tax payments and 2018 overpayment credited to 2019
6a
149,184
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
0
7
Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d
..............
7
149,184
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
.......
9
10
Overpayment.
If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the
amount overpaid
...
10
136,924
11
Enter the amount of line 10 to be:
Credited to 2020 estimated tax
136,924
Refunded
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.
$
0
(2)
On foundation managers.
$
0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.
$
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
Yes
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on
Form 990-T
for this year?
...................
4b
Yes
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)
MA
,
NJ
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 2019 or the taxable year beginning in 2019? 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 address
WWW.MERCKFF.ORG
14
The books are in care of
JAMES MAGUIRE
Telephone no.
(617) 696-3580
Located at
95 ELIOT STREET SUITE 2
MILTON
MA
ZIP+4
021863033
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of
Form 1041
—check here
.........
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year
........
15
16
At any time during calendar year 2019, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over
Yes
No
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
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?
Yes
No
(2)
Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
a disqualified person?
......................
Yes
No
(3)
Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
Yes
No
(4)
Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
Yes
No
(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)?
...............
Yes
No
(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.)
.......
Yes
No
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
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here
........
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 2019?
.............
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 2019, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2019?
.............
Yes
No
If "Yes," list the years
20
,
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.
20
,
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?
......................
Yes
No
b
If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2019 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 2019.)
..................
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 2019?
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))?
Yes
No
(2)
Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?
.............
Yes
No
(3)
Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
Yes
No
(4)
Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions
................
Yes
No
(5)
Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?
.....
Yes
No
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
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here
.........
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?
..........
Yes
No
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?
.....................
Yes
No
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?
Yes
No
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?
.................
Yes
No
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
OONA COY
TRUSTEE, PRESIDENT
1.00
0
0
0
PO BOX 870245
MILTON VILLAGE
,
MA
021870245
ELIZA HATCH
TRUSTEE, VICE PRESIDENT
1.00
0
0
0
PO BOX 870245
MILTON VILLAGE
,
MA
021870245
PATIENCE CHAMBERLIN
TRUSTEE, SECRETARY
1.00
0
0
0
PO BOX 870245
MILTON VILLAGE
,
MA
021870245
GEORGE WHITRIDGE
TRUSTEE, TREASURER
1.00
0
0
0
PO BOX 870245
MILTON VILLAGE
,
MA
021870245
NATHANIEL CHAMBERLIN
TRUSTEE (BEGAN 02/02/2019)
1.00
0
0
0
PO BOX 870245
MILTON VILLAGE
,
MA
021870245
OLIVIA FARR
TRUSTEE
1.00
0
0
0
PO BOX 870245
MILTON VILLAGE
,
MA
021870245
HENRY HATCH
TRUSTEE
1.00
0
0
0
PO BOX 870245
MILTON VILLAGE
,
MA
021870245
SUSANNAH HATCH
TRUSTEE
1.00
0
0
0
PO BOX 870245
MILTON VILLAGE
,
MA
021870245
KATHARINE CHAMBERLIN MATYS
TRUSTEE
1.00
0
0
0
PO BOX 870245
MILTON VILLAGE
,
MA
021870245
FRIEDRIKE MERCK
TRUSTEE
1.00
0
0
0
PO BOX 870245
MILTON VILLAGE
,
MA
021870245
WILHELM MERCK
TRUSTEE
1.00
0
0
0
PO BOX 870245
MILTON VILLAGE
,
MA
021870245
MORGAN WHITRIDGE
TRUSTEE (BEGAN 02/02/2019)
1.00
0
0
0
PO BOX 870245
MILTON VILLAGE
,
MA
021870245
JAMES MAGUIRE
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
40.00
112,088
40,915
0
PO BOX 870245
MILTON VILLAGE
,
MA
021870245
JENNY RUSSELL
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
40.00
214,131
74,178
0
PO BOX 870245
MILTON VILLAGE
,
MA
021870245
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
...................
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
FORTIGENT
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES
102,418
75 STATE STREET
BOSTON
,
MA
02109
PATHSTONE FEDERAL STREET ADVISORS
INVESTMENT ADVISOR
85,000
24 FEDERAL ST
BOSTON
,
MA
02110
RUTH GOLDMAN
PROGRAM CONSULTANT
70,300
95 ELIOT STREET
MILTON
,
MA
02186
BLAUSTEIN SCHOOL OF PLANNING & PUBLIC POLICY
PROGRAM CONSULTANT
55,000
33 LIVINGSTON AVENUE
NEW BRUNSWICK
,
NJ
08901
Total
number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services
.............
0
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
.........................
0
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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
57,529,843
b
Average of monthly cash balances
.......................
1b
1,669,465
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)
................
1c
0
d
Total
(add lines 1a, b, and c)
.........................
1d
59,199,308
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
59,199,308
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions)
.............................
4
887,990
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets.
Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
5
58,311,318
6
Minimum investment return.
Enter 5% of line 5
..................
6
2,915,566
Part XI
Distributable Amount
(see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here
and do not complete this part.)
1
Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6
....................
1
2,915,566
2a
Tax on investment income for 2019 from Part VI, line 5
......
2a
12,260
b
Income tax for 2019. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)
...
2b
c
Add lines 2a and 2b
............................
2c
12,260
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1
............
3
2,903,306
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions
................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4
............................
5
2,903,306
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
2,903,306
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
3,695,899
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
3,695,899
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
12,260
6
Adjusted qualifying distributions.
Subtract line 5 from line 4
..............
6
3,683,639
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.
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Part XIII
Undistributed Income
(see instructions)
(a)
Corpus
(b)
Years prior to 2018
(c)
2018
(d)
2019
1
Distributable amount for 2019 from Part XI, line 7
2,903,306
2
Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2019:
a
Enter amount for 2018 only
.......
0
b
Total for prior years:
20
,
20
,
20
0
3
Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2019:
a
From 2014
......
384,826
b
From 2015
......
566,765
c
From 2016
......
942,406
d
From 2017
......
728,793
e
From 2018
......
844,211
f
Total
of lines 3a through e
........
3,467,001
4
Qualifying distributions for 2019 from Part
XII, line 4:
$
3,695,899
a
Applied to 2018, 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 2019 distributable amount
.....
2,903,306
e
Remaining amount distributed out of corpus
792,593
5
Excess distributions carryover applied to 2019.
0
0
(If an amount appears in column (d), the
same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6
Enter the net total of each column as
indicated below:
a
Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5
4,259,594
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 2018. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions
.............
0
f
Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2020
..........
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)
.......
85,000
8
Excess distributions carryover from 2014 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions)
...
299,826
9
Excess distributions carryover to 2020.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a
......
3,874,768
10
Analysis of line 9:
a
Excess from 2015
....
566,765
b
Excess from 2016
....
942,406
c
Excess from 2017
....
728,793
d
Excess from 2018
....
844,211
e
Excess from 2019
....
792,593
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Part XIV
Private Operating Foundations
(see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
1a
If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2019, enter the date of the ruling
.......
b
Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section
4942(j)(3)
or
4942(j)(5)
2a
Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
income from Part I or the minimum
investment return from Part X for each
year listed
..........
Tax year
Prior 3 years
(e) Total
(a)
2019
(b)
2018
(c)
2017
(d)
2016
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.)
1
Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
a
List 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).)
b
List 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.
2
Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
Check here
if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d. See instructions
a
The name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
MERCK FAMILY FUND ATTN JAMES MAGUIR
PO BOX 870245
MILTON VILLAGE
,
MA
021870245
(617) 696-3580
b
The form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
STEP 1 - LETTER OF INQUIRY USING THE ONLINE APPLICATION; STEP 2 - FULL PROPOSAL USING THE ONLINE APPLICATION SYSTEM
c
Any submission deadlines:
FEBRUARY 1 AND AUGUST 1
d
Any restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
GRANTS MADE ONLY TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE TAX EXEMPT
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Part XV
Supplementary Information
(continued)
3
Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient
If recipient is an individual,
show any relationship to
any foundation manager
or substantial contributor
Foundation
status of
recipient
Purpose of grant or
contribution
Amount
Name and address (home or business)
a
Paid during the year
A LITTLE TOUCH OF EVERYTHING (DBA MILL CREEK FARM)
4901 BROWN STREET
PHILADELPHIA
,
PA
19139
N/A
PC
GENERAL SUPPORT
15,000
ACADIA CENTER
PO BOX 583
ROCKPORT
,
ME
04856
N/A
PC
ADVANCING ENERGY EFFICIENCY LEADERSHIP IN NEW ENGLAND
100,000
ALLIANCE FOR AFFORDABLE ENERGY
4505 SOUTH CLAIBORNE AVENUE
NEW ORLEANS
,
LA
70125
N/A
PC
BUILDING AN ENERGY EFFICIENT LOUISIANA
20,000
AMERICAN COUNCIL FOR AN ENERGY-EFFICIENT ECONOMY
529 14TH STREET NW
WASHINGTON
,
DC
20045
N/A
PC
PROMOTING ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND PROTECTING HEALTH THROUGH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN THE SOUTHEAST
70,000
AMERICAN RIVERS
1101 14TH STREET NW
WASHINGTON
,
DC
20009
N/A
PC
SUSTAINING A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH TO PROTECTING THE LITTLE TENNESSEE RIVER NATIVE FISH CONSERVATION AREA
40,000
ASSOCIATED GRANTMAKERS
55 COURT STREET
BOSTON
,
MA
02108
N/A
PC
2019 MEMBERSHIP GRANT
3,000
BED-STUY CAMPAIGN AGAINST HUNGER
PO BOX 330532
BROOKLYN
,
NY
11233
N/A
PC
GREEN TEENS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
25,000
BIODIVERSITY FUNDERS GROUP
PO BOX 29361 1016 TORNEY AVENUE 2ND
FL
SAN FRANCISCO
,
CA
94129
N/A
PC
2019 MEMBERSHIP GRANT
5,000
BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY MS 071
WALTHAM
,
MA
02454
N/A
PC
TOWARDS HOLISTIC EVALUATION OF URBAN AGRICULTURE IN MASSACHUSETTS
25,000
CAPE FEAR RIVER WATCH
617 SURRY STREET
WILMINGTON
,
NC
28401
N/A
PC
BIOMASS WORK IN SOUTHEAST US
5,000
CERES
99 CHAUNCY STREET 6TH FL
BOSTON
,
MA
02111
N/A
PC
MOBILIZING CORPORATE ENERGY USERS TO INCREASE ENERGY EFFICIENCY
75,000
CLEAN ENERGY GROUP INC
50 STATE STREET
MONTPELIER
,
VT
05602
N/A
PC
STRENGTHENING ENERGY STORAGE POLICIES IN MASSACHUSETTS AND BEYOND
50,000
CLEAN WATER FUND
88 BROAD STREET LOWER LEVEL
BOSTON
,
MA
02110
N/A
PC
CAMPAIGN FOR A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE
50,000
COASTAL CONSERVATION LEAGUE
PO BOX 1765
CHARLESTON
,
SC
29402
N/A
PC
GENERAL SUPPORT, COASTAL CONSERVATION LEAGUE: ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLANNING
45,000
CONFLUENCE PHILANTHROPY
475 10TH AVENUE 14TH FL
NEW YORK
,
NY
10018
N/A
PC
2019 MEMBERSHIP GRANT
1,500
CONSERVATION LAW FOUNDATION
62 SUMMER STREET
BOSTON
,
MA
02110
N/A
PC
ADVANCING STATE-BASED DECARBONIZATION STRATEGIES
50,000
CONSERVATION LAW FOUNDATION
62 SUMMER STREET
BOSTON
,
MA
02110
N/A
PC
FARM AND FOOD INITIATIVE
40,000
DOGWOOD ALLIANCE
PO BOX 7645
ASHEVILLE
,
NC
28802
N/A
PC
WETLAND FOREST INITIATIVE (WFI)
25,000
DOGWOOD ALLIANCE
PO BOX 7645
ASHEVILLE
,
NC
28802
N/A
PC
BIOMASS WORK IN SOUTHEAST US
25,000
ENERGY & ENTERPRISE INITIATIVE
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY
FAIRFAX
,
VA
22030
N/A
PC
GENERAL SUPPORT
40,000
ENERGY FOUNDATION
301 BATTERY STREET
SAN FRANCISCO
,
CA
94111
N/A
PC
ENERGY FOUNDATION ENERGY OPTIMIZATION ADVOCATES MEETING
20,000
ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENERGY STUDY INSTITUTE
1020 19TH STREET NW
WASHINGTON
,
DC
20036
N/A
PC
EQUITABLE ACCESS TO CLEAN ENERGY SAVINGS FOR RURAL HOUSEHOLDS
25,000
ENVIRONMENTAL GRANTMAKERS ASSOCIATION
475 RIVERSIDE DRIVE
NEW YORK
,
NY
10115
N/A
PC
2019 MEMBERSHIP GRANT
8,050
ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRITY PROJECT
1000 VERMONT AVENUE NW SUITE 1100
WASHINGTON
,
DC
20005
N/A
PC
BUILDING AND LEADING A COALITION TO COMBAT THE RAPIDLY EXPANDING WOOD BIOMASS INDUSTRY
25,000
ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRITY PROJECT
1000 VERMONT AVENUE NW SUITE 1100
WASHINGTON
,
DC
20005
N/A
PC
BIOMASS WORK IN SOUTHEAST US
5,000
ENVIRONMENTAL PAPER NETWORK
1 HAYWOOD STREET SUITE 401
ASHEVILLE
,
NC
28801
N/A
PC
GENERAL SUPPORT
35,000
FEDERATION OF NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS
1901 S 9TH STREET
PHILADELPHIA
,
PA
19148
N/A
PC
COMMUNITY LEARNING FARM OF FNC
20,000
FOODCORPS
1140 SE 7TH AVENUE SUITE 110
PORTLAND
,
OR
97214
N/A
PC
FOODCORPS MA FIELD OFFICE: TRANSFORMING SCHOOL FOOD & GROWING LOCAL LEADERS
25,000
FOREST STEWARDS GUILD
612 WEST MAIN STREET
MADISON
,
WI
53703
N/A
PC
ECOLOGICAL FORESTRY IN BOTTOMLAND HARDWOOD FORESTS OF THE SOUTH
30,000
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
324 WELLS STREET
GREENFIELD
,
MA
01301
N/A
PC
MA FOOD SYSTEM COLLABORATIVE - GENERAL SUPPORT
35,000
FUND FOR PHILADELPHIA INC
1515 ARCH STREET
PHILADELPHIA
,
PA
19102
N/A
PC
STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR PHILADELPHIA FOOD POLICY ADVISORY COUNCIL TO IMPROVE THE REGIONAL FOOD SYSTEM
25,000
FUNDERS NETWORK FOR SMART GROWTH
6705 SW 57TH AVENUE SUITE 700
CORAL GABLES
,
FL
33143
N/A
PC
2019 MEMBERSHIP GRANT
5,000
GEORGETOWN CLIMATE CENTER OF GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY LAW CENTER
600 NEW JERSEY AVENUE NW
WASHINGTON
,
DC
20001
N/A
PC
EXPLORING DESIGN & IMPLEMENTATION OF A CARBON CAP IN PA FOR ELECTRICITY WITH A LINK TO RGGI
20,000
GREEN CITY FORCE
630 FLUSHING AVENUE 8TH FL
BROOKLYN
,
NY
11206
N/A
PC
GREEN CITY FORCE (GCF) SERVICE CORPS AND FARMS AT NYCHA
25,000
GREEN GUERILLAS
232 E 11TH STREET
NEW YORK
,
NY
10003
N/A
PC
THE YOUTH TILLERS PROGRAM
25,000
GREENROOTS
227 MARGINAL STREET SUITE 1
CHELSEA
,
MA
02150
N/A
PC
EMPOWERING AND ENGAGING CHELSEA YOUTH TO ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY THROUGH URBAN AGRICULTURE
15,000
GROUNDWORK LAWRENCE
1285 ACUSHNET AVENUE
NEW BEDFORD
,
MA
02746
N/A
PC
GROUNDWORK SOUTHCOAST - URBAN FARMING WITHIN A SOCIAL JUSTICE FRAMEWORK TO EMPOWER YOUTH IN THE SOUTH COAST OF MASSACHUSETTS
20,000
GROUNDWORK LAWRENCE
60 ISLAND STREET
LAWRENCE
,
MA
01840
N/A
PC
EMPOWERING LAWRENCE YOUTH THROUGH THE SOCIAL JUSTICE LENS OF URBAN FARMING
25,000
GROUNDWORK SOMERVILLE
337 SOMERVILLE AVENUE 2B
SOMERVILLE
,
MA
02143
N/A
PC
GENERAL SUPPORT
25,000
HALEY HOUSE INC
23 DARTMOUTH STREET
BOSTON
,
MA
02116
N/A
PC
HALEY HOUSES URBAN FARMING PROGRAM (ROXBURY/SOUTH END)
15,000
HATTIE CARTHAN COMMUNITY GARDEN
677 LAFAYETTE AVENUE
BROOKLYN
,
NY
11216
N/A
PC
GENERAL SUPPORT
25,000
JOHN BARTRAM ASSOCIATION (BARTRAM'S GARDEN)
5400 LINDBERGH BOULEVARD
PHILADELPHIA
,
PA
19143
N/A
PC
YOUTH-LED AGRICULTURE AND LOCAL FOOD SOVEREIGNTY AT THE SANKOFA COMMUNITY FARM AT BARTRAM'S GARDEN
25,000
JUST FOOD
C/O KRA ASSOCIATES 100 CROSBY
STREET 303
NEW YORK
,
NY
10012
N/A
PC
YOUTH POWER PIPELINE
15,000
LA COMMUNIDAD INC
471 BROADWAY
EVERETT
,
MA
02149
N/A
PC
EVERETT COMMUNITY GROWERS - 2019 NORTHERN STRAND COMMUNITY FARM YOUTH CREW
15,000
LAND TRUST ALLIANCE
1250 H STREET NW
WASHINGTON
,
DC
20005
N/A
PC
LAND TRUST ALLIANCE: STRENGTHENING SOUTHEAST U.S. CLIMATE CHANGE RESILIENCE
35,000
MAJORITY ACTION
PO BOX 4831
SILVER SPRING
,
MD
20904
N/A
PC
DEEP DECARBONIZATION OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY SECTOR -- AN INVESTOR STRATEGY
50,000
MILL CITY GROWS
650 SUFFOLK STREET
LOWELL
,
MA
01854
N/A
PC
YOUTH EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT AT THE URBAN FARM
25,000
NATIONAL CAUCUS OF ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATORS
12281/2 31ST STREET NW SUITE 110
WASHINGTON
,
DC
20007
N/A
PC
EXPANDING COORDINATION OF LEGISLATORS AND BUSINESS LEADERS FOR CARBON PRICING IN THE NORTHEAST
40,000
NATURAL RESOURCES COUNCIL OF MAINE
3 WADE STREET
AUGUSTA
,
ME
04330
N/A
PC
REDUCING MAINES CARBON POLLUTION
30,000
NC SUSTAINABLE ENERGY ASSOCIATION
4800 SIX FORKS RAOD
RALEIGH
,
NC
27609
N/A
PC
ENERGY SOLUTIONS RESERVE FUND EXPANSION PROJECT
30,000
NICHOLAS INSTITUTE
2117 CAMPUS DRIVE PO BOX 90335
DURHAM
,
NC
27708
N/A
PC
SOUTHEAST ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP FORUM
75,000
NISKANEN CENTER
820 FIRST STREET NE
WASHINGTON
,
DC
20002
N/A
PC
NISKANEN CENTER CARBON TAXATION PROJECT
30,000
NORTH STAR FUND INC
520 8TH AVENUE SUITE 2203
NEW YORK
,
NY
10018
N/A
PC
COMMUNITY FOOD FUNDERS
25,000
NORTHEAST ENERGY EFFICIENCY PARTNERSHIPS
81 HARTWELL AVENUE
LEXINGTON
,
MA
02421
N/A
PC
GENERAL SUPPORT
75,000
NORTHEAST ORGANIC FARMING ASSOCIATION MASSACHUSETTS
411 SHELDON ROAD
BARRE
,
MA
01005
N/A
PC
2019 NOFA SUMMER CONFERENCE TEEN SUMMIT
7,000
NRDC
40 WEST 20TH STREET
NEW YORK
,
NY
10011
N/A
PC
PROTECTING FORESTS FROM DIRTY AND DESTRUCTIVE BIOENERGY
40,000
NRDC
40 WEST 20TH STREET
NEW YORK
,
NY
10011
N/A
PC
BIOMASS WORK IN SOUTHEAST US
15,000
NUBIAN UNITED BENEVOLENT INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION INC
98 REGENT STREET
ROXBURY
,
MA
02119
N/A
PC
GENERAL SUPPORT
20,000
OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE INC
924 KELLY STREET BSMT A
BRONX
,
NY
10459
N/A
PC
PROGRAMMING SUPPORT FOR KELLY STREET GARDEN
15,000
OREGON ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL
222 NW DAVIS STREET SUITE 309
PORTLAND
,
OR
97209
N/A
PC
OREGON CARBON PRICING AND CLIMATE PROTECTION CAMPAIGN
50,000
OUR CLIMATE EDUCATION FUND
PO BOX 221012
SEATTLE
,
WA
98102
N/A
PC
CARBON PRICING YOUTH ENGAGEMENT IN THE NORTHEAST
25,000
PARTNERSHIP FOR POLICY INTEGRITY
54 ARNOLD ROAD
PELHAM
,
MA
01002
N/A
PC
PREVENTING THE COLLAPSE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS BIOMASS CARBON ACCOUNTING PROGRAM
20,000
PENNSYLVANIA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
100 NORTH 20TH STREET
PHILADELPHIA
,
PA
19103
N/A
PC
PRESERVING AND ENHANCING COMMUNITY GARDENS IN PHILADELPHIA
20,000
PHILLY URBAN CREATORS
2315 N 11TH STREET
PHILADELPHIA
,
PA
19133
N/A
PC
GENERAL SUPPORT
25,000
PUBLIC INTEREST LAW CENTER
1709 BEN FRANKLIN PARKWAY
PHILADELPHIA
,
PA
19103
N/A
PC
SOIL GENERATION - BUILDING YOUTH-LED GRASSROOTS POWER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
20,000
PUBLIC INTEREST LAW CENTER OF PHILADELPHIA
1500 JOHN F KENNEDY BOULEVARD SUITE
802
PHILADELPHIA
,
PA
19102
N/A
PC
GARDEN JUSTICE LEGAL INITIATIVE
25,000
RED HOOK INITIATIVE (FORMERLY ADDED VALUE AND HERBAN SOLUTIONS)
767 HICKS STREET
BROOKLYN
,
NY
11231
N/A
PC
RED HOOK FARMS
25,000
REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL INC
PO BOX 255
WORCESTER
,
MA
01613
N/A
PC
YOUTHGROW (YOUTH GROWING ORGANICS IN WORCESTER)
30,000
RESOURCES FOR THE FUTURE
1616 P STREET NW SUITE 600
WASHINGTON
,
DC
20036
N/A
PC
RFF'S CARBON PRICING INITIATIVE
40,000
RISEBORO COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP
565 BUSHWICK AVENUE
BROOKLYN
,
NY
11206
N/A
PC
BUSHWICK GROWS COMMUNITY FARM
20,000
ROCKAWAY YOUTH TASK FORCE
1920 MOTT AVENUE 2ND FL SUITE 5
FAR ROCKAWAY
,
NY
11691
N/A
PC
ROCKAWAY YOUTH TASK FORCE FOOD JUSTICE PROJECT
25,000
SOUTHEAST ASIAN COALITION OF CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS
484 MAIN STREET SUITE 400
WORCESTER
,
MA
01608
N/A
PC
URBAN FARMING AND A HOLISTIC YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
15,000
SOUTHEAST ENERGY EFFICIENCY ALLIANCE
50 HURT PLAZA
ATLANTA
,
GA
30303
N/A
PC
SOUTHEAST ENERGY EFFICIENCY POLICY SUPPORT
40,000
SOUTHERN ALLIANCE FOR CLEAN ENERGY
PO BOX 1842
KNOXVILLE
,
TN
37901
N/A
PC
PROMOTING ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN THE SOUTHEAST
100,000
SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN HIGHLANDS CONSERVANCY
372 MERRIMON AVENUE
ASHEVILLE
,
NC
28801
N/A
PC
BLUE RIDGE FOREVER
25,000
SOUTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER
201 WEST MAIN STREET SUITE 14
CHARLOTTESVILLE
,
VA
22902
N/A
PC
PROMOTING ENERGY EFFICIENCY AS THE FIRST ENERGY RESOURCE OF THE SOUTHEAST
150,000
STAND
650 CALIFORNIA STREET 7TH FLOOR
SAN FRANCISCO
,
CA
94108
N/A
PC
DRIVING THE MARKET TOWARD RESPONSIBLE PAPER PURCHASING PRACTICES
40,000
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE & FOOD SYSTEM FUNDERS
601 EAST ARRELLAGA STREET
SANTA BARBARA
,
CA
93103
N/A
PC
2019 MEMBERSHIP GRANT
5,000
SUSTAINABLE MARKETS FOUNDATION
45 WEST 36TH STREET 6TH FLOOR
NEW YORK
,
NY
10018
N/A
PC
CIVIL EATS - GENERAL SUPPORT
10,000
THE FOOD PROJECT
10 LEWIS STREET
LINCOLN
,
MA
01773
N/A
PC
CULTIVATING YOUTH LEADERSHIP THROUGH SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE
25,000
THE POINT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
940 GARRISON AVENUE
BRONX
,
NY
10474
N/A
PC
THE SOUTH BRONX FOOD COALITION & URBAN AGRICULTURE PROJECT
40,000
THE WILDERNESS SOCIETY
1615 M STREET NW
WASHINGTON
,
DC
20036
N/A
PC
NANTAHALA-PISGAH FOREST PARTNERSHIP COLLABORATIVE
40,000
THIRD SECTOR NEW ENGLAND INC
PO BOX 90774
SPRINGFIELD
,
MA
01139
N/A
PC
GARDENING THE COMMUNITY - GENERAL SUPPORT
25,000
TIDES CENTER
PO BOX 2247
KINGSTON
,
NY
12402
N/A
PC
NESAWG - YOUTH & URBAN AG AT THE 2019 NESAWG CONFERENCE + NESAWG POLICY WORK + UPDATED/EXPANDED ITAR PAPER
23,000
TIDES FOUNDATION
PO BOX 29903
SAN FRANCISCO
,
CA
94129
N/A
PC
CANOPY - CATALYZING A NEW PAPER SUPPLY CHAIN WITH NEXT GENERATION SOLUTIONS
60,000
TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND
6 BEACON ST
BOSTON
,
MA
02108
N/A
PC
SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN CONSERVATION FINANCE INITIATIVE: PARTNERING WITH COMMUNITIES TO IDENTIFY AND RAISE FUNDS FOR LAND CONSERVATION
30,000
UNITED COMMUNITY CENTERS
613 NEW LOTS AVENUE
BROOKLYN
,
NY
11207
N/A
PC
EAST NEW YORK FARMS!
50,000
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOUNDATION
1 UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS
FAYETTEVILLE
,
AR
72701
N/A
PC
BIOMASS WORK IN SOUTHEAST US
5,000
UPSTATE FOREVER
507 PETTIGRU STREET
GREENVILLE
,
SC
29601
N/A
PC
BRINGING THE UPSTATE VOICE TO SC ENERGY EFFICIENCY
15,000
URBAN AFFAIRS COALITION
320 W OREGON AVENUE
PHILADELPHIA
,
PA
19148
N/A
PC
VIETLEAD - RESILIENT ROOTS FARM PROGRAM
25,000
URBAN FARMING INSTITUTE
487R NORFOLK STREET
MATTAPAN
,
MA
02126
N/A
PC
GENERAL SUPPORT
25,000
URBAN TREE CONNECTION
1445 NORTH 52ND STREET
PHILADELPHIA
,
PA
19131
N/A
PC
YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
25,000
VERMONT PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FUND
141 MAIN STREET
MONTPELIER
,
VT
05602
N/A
PC
ENERGY INDEPENDENT VERMONT
30,000
WHY HUNGER INC
102 PACKARD AVENUE
HULL
,
MA
02045
N/A
PC
VIETLEAD - PATHWAYS TO FOOD SOVEREIGNTY
15,000
Total
.................................
3a
2,872,550
b
Approved for future payment
CONSERVATION LAW FOUNDATION (CLF)
62 SUMMER STREET
BOSTON
,
MA
02110
N/A
PC
ADVANCING STATE-BASED DECARBONIZATION STRATEGIES
50,000
JOHN BARTRAM ASSOCIATION (BARTRAM'S GARDEN)
5400 LINDBERGH BOULEVARD
PHILADELPHIA
,
PA
19143
N/A
PC
YOUTH-LED AGRICULTURE AND LOCAL FOOD SOVEREIGNTY AT THE SANKOFA COMMUNITY FARM AT BARTRAM'S GARDEN
25,000
MILL CITY GROWS
650 SUFFOLK STREET
LOWELL
,
MA
01854
N/A
PC
YOUTH EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT AT THE URBAN FARM
25,000
OREGON ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL
222 NW DAVIS STREET SUITE 309
PORTLAND
,
OR
97209
N/A
PC
OREGON CARBON PRICING AND CLIMATE PROTECTION CAMPAIGN
50,000
PUBLIC INTEREST LAW CENTER OF PHILADELPHIA
1500 JOHN F KENNEDY BOULEVARD SUITE
802
PHILADELPHIA
,
PA
19102
N/A
PC
GARDEN JUSTICE LEGAL INITIATIVE
25,000
RED HOOK INITIATIVE (FORMERLY ADDED VALUE AND HERBAN SOLUTIONS)
767 HICKS STREET
BROOKLYN
,
NY
11231
N/A
PC
RED HOOK FARMS
25,000
REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL INC
PO BOX 255
WORCESTER
,
MA
01613
N/A
PC
YOUTHGROW (YOUTH GROWING ORGANICS IN WORCESTER)
30,000
ROCKAWAY YOUTH TASK FORCE (RYTF)
1920 MOTT AVENUE 2ND FL SUITE 5
FAR ROCKAWAY
,
NY
11691
N/A
PC
ROCKAWAY YOUTH TASK FORCE FOOD JUSTICE PROJECT
25,000
SOUTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER (SELC)
201 WEST MAIN STREET SUITE 14
CHARLOTTESVILLE
,
VA
22902
N/A
PC
PROMOTING ENERGY EFFICIENCY AS THE FIRST ENERGY RESOURCE OF THE SOUTHEAST
150,000
STAND
650 CALIFORNIA STREET 7TH FLOOR
SAN FRANCISCO
,
CA
94108
N/A
PC
DRIVING THE MARKET TOWARD RESPONSIBLE PAPER PURCHASING PRACTICES
40,000
THE FOOD PROJECT
10 LEWIS STREET
LINCOLN
,
MA
01773
N/A
PC
CULTIVATING YOUTH LEADERSHIP THROUGH SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE
25,000
UNITED COMMUNITY CENTERS
613 NEW LOTS AVENUE
BROOKLYN
,
NY
11207
N/A
PC
EAST NEW YORK FARMS!
50,000
URBAN AFFAIRS COALITION
320 WEST OREGON AVENUE
PHILADELPHIA
,
PA
19148
N/A
PC
VIETLEAD - RESILIENT ROOTS FARM PROGRAM
25,000
Total
.................................
3b
545,000
Form
990-PF
(2019)
Form 990-PF (2019)
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.)
1
Program service revenue:
(a)
Business code
(b)
Amount
(c)
Exclusion code
(d)
Amount
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
Fees and contracts from government agencies
2
Membership dues and assessments
....
3
Interest on savings and temporary cash
investments
...........
14
22,191
4
Dividends and interest from securities
....
525990
23
14
756,395
5
Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
a
Debt-financed property
......
b
Not debt-financed property
.....
6
Net rental income or (loss) from personal property
7
Other investment income
.....
14
4,443
8
Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory
............
525990
9,050
18
240,234
9
Net income or (loss) from special events:
10
Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory
11
Other revenue:
a
THRU SCHEDULE K-1 - ORDINARY BUSINESS INCOME (LOSS), NET OF UBI
525990
10,135
14
-10,135
b
THRU SCHEDULE K-1 - NET RENTAL REAL ESTATE INCOME, NET OF UBI
525990
-10,430
14
10,430
c
d
e
12
Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)
..
8,778
1,023,558
0
13
Total.
Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)
..................
13
1,032,336
(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
Part XVI-B
Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
Line No.
Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
instructions.)
Form
990-PF
(2019)
Form 990-PF (2019)
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?
...........
Yes
No
b
If "Yes," complete the following schedule.
(a)
Name of organization
(b)
Type of organization
(c)
Description of relationship
Sign Here
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
May the IRS discuss this return
with the preparer shown below
(see instr.)
Yes
No
Signature of officer or trustee
Date
Title
Paid Preparer Use Only
Print/Type preparer's name
Preparer's Signature
Date
Check if self-
employed
PTIN
Firm's name
Firm's EIN
Firm's address
Phone no.
Form
990-PF
(2019)
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