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
2020
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2020, or tax year beginning 05-01-2020 , and ending 04-30-2021
Name of foundation
RCB Charitable Foundation Inc
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)180 Haven Street
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Reading, MA01867
A Employer identification number

04-3466878
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(781) 942-5006
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ...
bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$1,104,550
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 19 19  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 32,216 32,216  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 45,576
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 212,109
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 45,576
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)....... -57 0 0
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 77,754 77,811 0
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0 0 0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... 2,600 1,300 0 1,300
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... 14,067 14,067 0 0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... 58 58 0 0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... 54 0 0 54
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 16,779 15,425 0 1,354
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 123,518 123,518
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 140,297 15,425 0 124,872
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -62,543
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 62,386
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2020)
Form 990-PF (2020)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)
Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 10,507 19,232 19,232
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 9,423 15,443 15,443
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 149,982 Click to see attachment184,693 184,693
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).......... 800,902 Click to see attachment885,182 885,182
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) 970,814 1,104,550 1,104,550
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 0 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions........... 968,948 1,102,683
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............ 1,866 1,867
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
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)..... 970,814 1,104,550
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 970,814 1,104,550
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
970,814
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-62,543
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
197,629
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
1,105,900
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
1,350
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
1,104,550
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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 Capital Gains Dividends P    
c
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 202,808   166,533 36,275
b 9,301     9,301
c
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       36,275
b       9,301
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7
Bracket 2 45,576
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
SECTION 4940(e) REPEALED ON DECEMBER 20, 2019 - DO NOT COMPLETE
1 Reserved
(a)
Reserved
(b)
Reserved
(c)
Reserved
(d)
Reserved
2
Reserved...........................
2
3
Reserved...........................
3
4
Reserved...........................
4
5
Reserved...........................
5
6
Reserved...........................
6
7
Reserved...........................
7
8
Reserved,..........................
8
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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 for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b Reserved................................ 1 867
c All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% 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........................... 3 867
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- ..... 5 867
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2020 estimated tax payments and 2019 overpayment credited to 2020 6a 124
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
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.............. 7 124
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 1
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 744
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 2021 estimated taxBullet   RefundedBullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
  • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    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 2020 or the taxable year beginning in 2020? 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 addressbullethttp://readingcoop.com/charitable-foundation/
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletAnthony J Patti Telephone no.bullet (781) 942-5006

    Located atbullet180 Haven StreetReadingMA ZIP+4bullet01867
    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 2020, 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
    Yes
     
    ........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 2020?.............
    1c
    Yes
     
    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 2020, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2020?.............
    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 2020 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 2020.)..................
    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 2020?
    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
    Terrence J Bane Director
    1.00
    0 0 0
    180 Haven Street
    Reading,MA01867
    James M Liston Director
    1.00
    0 0 0
    180 Haven Street
    Reading,MA01867
    James J O'Leary Director
    1.00
    0 0 0
    180 Haven Street
    Reading,MA01867
    Kevin F Smith Director
    1.00
    0 0 0
    180 Haven Street
    Reading,MA01867
    Sally Boemer Mason Director
    1.00
    0 0 0
    180 Haven Street
    Reading,MA01867
    Michael J Linnane Director
    1.00
    0 0 0
    180 Haven Street
    Reading,MA01867
    Kevin R Powers Director
    1.00
    0 0 0
    180 Haven Street
    Reading,MA01867
    Paul Bolger Director
    1.00
    0 0 0
    180 Haven Street
    Reading,MA01867
    Abel Vargas Director
    1.00
    0 0 0
    180 Haven Street
    Reading,MA01867
    Julieann M Thurlow President
    1.00
    0 0 0
    180 Haven Street
    Reading,MA01867
    Anthony J Patti Treasurer & Clerk
    1.00
    0 0 0
    180 Haven Street
    Reading,MA01867
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position
    (c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation
    (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1  
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    992,400
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    28,897
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    279
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    1,021,576
    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
    1,021,576
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    15,324
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    1,006,252
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    50,313
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    50,313
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2020 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    867
    b
    Income tax for 2020. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    867
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    49,446
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    49,446
    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
    49,446
    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
    124,872
    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
    124,872
    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
    124,872
    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 (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus
    (b)
    Years prior to 2019
    (c)
    2019
    (d)
    2020
    1 Distributable amount for 2020 from Part XI, line 7 49,446
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2020:
    a Enter amount for 2019 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2020:
    a From 2015...... 25,918
    b From 2016...... 54,447
    c From 2017...... 71,234
    d From 2018...... 68,386
    e From 2019...... 69,033
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 289,018
    4Qualifying distributions for 2020 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 124,872
    a Applied to 2019, 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 2020 distributable amount..... 49,446
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 75,426
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2020. 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 5 364,444
    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 2019. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............
    0
    f Undistributed income for 2020. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2021 ..........
    0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......
    0
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2015 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...
    25,918
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2021.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
    338,526
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2016.... 54,447
    b Excess from 2017.... 71,234
    c Excess from 2018.... 68,386
    d Excess from 2019.... 69,033
    e Excess from 2020.... 75,426
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    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 2020, 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) 2020 (b) 2019 (c) 2018 (d) 2017
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....
             
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........
             
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....
             
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)
             
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...
             
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....
             
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....
             
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization
             
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    Shanna F Cahalane VP Director of Ma
    55 Walkers Brook Drive
    Reading,MA01867
    (781) 942-5000
    scahalane@readingcoop.com
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    To apply for a grant, an applicant must be a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization or public school located in or serving the towns of Andover, Burlington, North Reading, Reading, Wilmington, or Woburn. To apply for funding, applicants must submit: (1) a cover letter signed by the organization's Executive Director or Board President; along with (2) one paper copy and one pdf of a brief proposal (2-3 pages); and (3) the completed Proposal Summary Sheet. The Proposal Summary Sheet and complete application instructions are available on the website: https://readingcoop.com/uploads/PDFs/Charitable_Foundation_Donation_Request .pdf
    cAny submission deadlines:
    None
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    The Charitable Foundation awards grants of up to $10,000 to increase the quality of life in the greater market area, with special emphasis on projects which focus on disadvantaged or underserved citizens. Primary areas of commitment are workforce development, health and human services, housing, education, community development, the environment, and the arts. Grant requests will be considered for program support, seed money, and capital improvements. The Charitable Foundation will not fund political or sectarian activities.
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    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
    Angel Flight of New England
    492 Sutton Street
    North Andover,MA01845
    N/A PC General Support 5,000
    Burbank YMCA
    36 Arthur B Lord Drive
    Reading,MA01867
    N/A PC Aquatics Program 10,000
    Children's Dyslexia Centers
    33 Marrett Road
    Lexington,MA02421
    N/A PC Boston North Center 1,000
    Christian Community Service of North Reading Inc
    PO Box 626
    North Reading,MA01864
    N/A PC The Food Pantry HOME Fund 5,500
    Dana Farber Cancer Institute Inc
    10 Brookline Place
    Brookline,MA02445
    N/A PC Jimmy Fund 1,100
    Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley Inc
    280 Merrimack Street 400
    Lawrence,MA01843
    N/A PC Rosanne DiStefano Fund 1,000
    Eliot Community Human Services
    125 Hartwell Avenue
    Lexington,MA02421
    N/A PC The NAN Project 1,000
    Family Services of the Merrimack Valley
    430 North Canal Street
    Lawrence,MA01840
    N/A PC Uncommon Threads 1,000
    Greater Lawrence Community Action Council
    305 Essex Street
    Lawrence,MA01840
    N/A PC Childcare Center 10,000
    Home Health VNA Inc
    360 Merrimack Street 9
    Lawrence,MA01843
    N/A PC General Support 500
    James L McKeown Boys & Girls Club of Woburn Inc
    40 Hudson Street
    Woburn,MA01801
    N/A PC Building Futures Campaign 5,000
    Junior Achievement of Northern New England
    209 Burlington Road
    Bedford,MA01730
    N/A PC General Support 2,500
    Lawrence Boys and Girls Club Inc
    136 Water Street
    Lawrence,MA01841
    N/A PC Summer Programs 5,000
    Lawrence Partnership
    420 Common Street
    Lawrence,MA01840
    N/A PC General Support 14,500
    Lawrence Public Schools
    451 Howard Street
    Reading,MA01841
    N/A GOV The Rollins School 1,000
    Lazarus House Inc
    PO Box 408
    Lawrence,MA01842
    N/A PC Food Donation 4,132
    Lowell Community Loan Fund
    50 Island Street Suite 103
    Lawrence,MA01840
    N/A PC General Support 10,000
    Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation
    333 Washington Street Suite 853
    Boston,MA02108
    N/A PC General Support 5,000
    Merrimack Valley YMCA
    40 Lawrence Street
    Lawrence,MA01840
    N/A PC Food Drive Donation 500
    Mission of Deeds Inc
    6 Chapin Avenue
    Reading,MA01867
    N/A PC General Support 4,119
    Mystic Valley Elder Services Inc
    300 Commercial Street Suite 19
    Malden,MA02148
    N/A PC Elder Independence Fund 5,000
    North Reading Council on Aging
    20 Elm Street
    North Reading,MA01864
    N/A PC Thanksgiving Dinners 3,000
    Reading Open Land Trust Inc
    PO Box 15
    Reading,MA01867
    N/A PC General Support 500
    Reading Public Library
    64 Middlesex Avenue
    Reading,MA01867
    N/A PC Library Renovations 10,000
    Reading Scholarship Foundation
    PO Box 492
    Reading,MA01867
    N/A PC Student Scholarships 1,500
    Scholarship America
    7900 International Drive Suite 500
    Minneapolis,MN55425
    N/A PC $1,000 Burlington Community Scholarship Foundation; $1,000 North Reading Academic Scholarship Program 2,000
    The Professional Center for Child Development
    32 Osgood Street
    Andover,MA01810
    N/A PC 2020 Trot for Special Tots Road Race 1,000
    Town of Andover
    36 Bartlett Street
    Andover,MA01810
    N/A GOV Senior Center 6,667
    Town of Reading
    PO Box 771
    Reading,MA01867
    N/A GOV $1,000 for the Reading Historical Commission 1,000
    United Way of Massachusetts Bay
    PO Box 51381
    Boston,MA022151381
    N/A PC The One Lawrence Fund 5,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 123,518
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    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 ...........
        14 19  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 32,216  
    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 45,576  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue:
    aNet K-1 Activity
    523000 -57 14    
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. -57 77,811 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    77,754
    (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 (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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    TY 2020 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    RCB Charitable Foundation Inc
    EIN:
    04-3466878
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Accounting Fees 2,600 1,300 0 1,300

    TY 2020 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    RCB Charitable Foundation Inc
    EIN:
    04-3466878
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    29 units Abbvie Inc 3,233 3,233
    2 units Alphabet Inc 4,707 4,707
    2 units Amazaon.com 6,935 6,935
    198 units Amcor PLC 2,327 2,327
    32 units American Express 4,907 4,907
    15 units Apple Inc 1,972 1,972
    124 units Bank of America Corp 5,026 5,026
    14 units Best Buy Co 1,628 1,628
    7 units Broadcom Inc 3,193 3,193
    53 units Cardinal Helath Inc 3,198 3,198
    21 units Caterpillar Inc 4,790 4,790
    44 units Chevron Corp 4,535 4,535
    46 units Cisco Systems Inc 2,342 2,342
    45 units Citigroup Inc 3,206 3,206
    84 units Citizens Financial Group Inc 3,888 3,888
    36 units Coca Cola Co 1,943 1,943
    80 units Comcast Corp 4,492 4,492
    46 units Cousins PPTYS Inc 1,687 1,687
    7 units Cummins Inc 1,764 1,764
    27 units Eastman Chemical Company 3,116 3,116
    8 units Everest RE Group LTD 2,216 2,216
    15 units Facebook Inc 4,876 4,876
    29 units General Mills Inc 1,765 1,765
    24 units Genuine Parts Co 2,999 2,999
    34 units Gilead Science 2,158 2,158
    45 units Highwoods Properties 2,016 2,016
    14 units Home Depot Inc 4,531 4,531
    20 units Honeywell International Inc 4,461 4,461
    129 units Interpublic Group of Companies Inc 4,096 4,096
    72 units Jefferies Final Group Inc 2,341 2,341
    25 units Johnson & Johnson 4,068 4,068
    30 units JP Morgan Chase & Co 4,614 4,614
    154 units Keycorp 3,351 3,351
    47 units Magna International Inc 4,438 4,438
    12 units Mastercard Inc 4,585 4,585
    23 units MDC Holdings Inc 1,349 1,349
    35 units Medtronic PLC 4,582 4,582
    32 units Merck & Co Inc 2,384 2,384
    17 units Microsoft Corp 4,287 4,287
    95 units MPLX LP 2,564 2,564
    38 units Netapp Inc 2,838 2,838
    38 units Nutrien LTD 2,097 2,097
    114 units Old Republic International 2,807 2,807
    21 units Omnigroup 1,727 1,727
    15 units Paypal Holdings Inc 3,934 3,934
    47 units Pfizer Inc 1,817 1,817
    36 units Portland General Electric Co 1,831 1,831
    13 units Qualcomm Inc 1,804 1,804
    100 units Regions Financial Corp 2,180 2,180
    63 units Stag Indl Inc 2,300 2,300
    9 units Target Corp 1,865 1,865
    20 units Texas Instruments 3,610 3,610
    59 units TJX Companies Inc 4,189 4,189
    19 units Union Pacific Corp 4,220 4,220
    12 units Unitedhealth GP Inc 4,786 4,786
    109 units Western Union 2,808 2,808
    14 units Whirlpool Corp 3,310 3,310

    TY 2020 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    RCB Charitable Foundation Inc
    EIN:
    04-3466878
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    20.639 units Invesco Prem US Govt Mny Inst FMV 20,639 20,639
    8287.393 units Blackrock Global Allocation I FMV 189,284 189,284
    1292.238 units Calamos Growth & Income I FMV 55,230 55,230
    16249.388 units Delaware Diversified Inc FMV 149,494 149,494
    1945.744 units Diamond Hill Long Short I FMV 58,606 58,606
    2485.854 units First Eagle Global I FMV 165,359 165,359
    1902.375 units Franklin Gold & Precious Metals FMV 49,576 49,576
    363.265 units Harding Loevner Emerging Markets FMV 25,102 25,102
    7380.710 units Pimco All Asset FMV 96,982 96,982
    5263.984 units Templeton Global FMV 49,324 49,324
    714.491 units Wells Fargo Emerging Markets FMV 25,307 25,307
    Partnership Interest, Enterprise Products Partners FMV 279 279

    TY 2020 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    RCB Charitable Foundation Inc
    EIN:
    04-3466878
    Description Amount
    Disqualified Grants 1,350


    TY 2020 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    RCB Charitable Foundation Inc
    EIN:
    04-3466878
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Filing Fees 54 0 0 54


    TY 2020 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    RCB Charitable Foundation Inc
    EIN:
    04-3466878
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    Net K-1 Activity -57 0 0


    TY 2020 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    RCB Charitable Foundation Inc
    EIN:
    04-3466878
    Description Amount
    Unrealized Gain on Investments 196,403
    Miscellaneous Timing Differences 1,226


    TY 2020 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    RCB Charitable Foundation Inc
    EIN:
    04-3466878
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Investment Management Fees 14,067 14,067 0 0


    TY 2020 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    RCB Charitable Foundation Inc
    EIN:
    04-3466878
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Foreign Tax 58 58 0 0