Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2018
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2018, or tax year beginning 01-01-2018 , and ending 12-31-2018
Name of foundation
MARGARET W SOULE CHARITABLE TRUST
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)P O BOX 31
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
PORTLAND, ME041120031
A Employer identification number

01-6168256
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(207) 772-3761
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$1,797,138J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 36,838 36,838  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 36,671
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 670,923
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 36,671
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 0
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 73,509 73,509  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 21,673 10,836   10,836
14 Other employee salaries and wages......   0 0 0
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......   0 0  
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........       0
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 710 355 0 355
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....       0
17 Interest...............       0
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 1,304 786   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 0 0  
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......   0 0  
22 Printing and publications..........   0 0  
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 4 4    
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 23,691 11,981 0 11,191
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 90,000 90,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 113,691 11,981 0 101,191
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -40,182
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 61,528
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2018)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 204,411 205,677 205,677
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet     0 0
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet0      
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 1,124,674 Click to see attachment989,389 1,354,647
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).......... 203,398 Click to see attachment296,801 236,814
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 1,532,483 1,491,867 1,797,138
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........   0
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow SFAS 117, check here bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted..................    
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
Foundations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 1,532,483 1,491,867
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 1,532,483 1,491,867
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 1,532,483 1,491,867
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
1,532,483
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-40,182
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
177
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
1,492,478
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
611
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
1,491,867
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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 400. BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC   2012-05-10 2018-06-29
b 100. EXXON MOBIL CORP   2017-09-27 2018-06-29
c 275. EXXON MOBIL CORP   2015-08-26 2018-06-29
d 930. GENERAL ELECTRIC CO   2015-08-26 2018-06-29
e 580. MERCK & CO INC   2015-12-08 2018-06-29
280. PROCTER & GAMBLE CO   2017-09-27 2018-06-29
700. QUALCOMM INC   2016-03-22 2018-06-29
390. WALMART INC   2015-07-09 2018-06-29
500. WELLS FARGO & COMPANY   2017-09-27 2018-06-29
100. DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES PLC SHS   2017-09-27 2018-06-29
300. APTIV PLC   2017-09-27 2018-06-29
1821.398 BARON EMERGING MARKETS INSTITUTIONAL   2017-09-27 2018-07-16
3260.866 DFA EMERGING MARKETS CORE EQUITY PORTFOL   2015-02-09 2018-07-16
255. MICROSOFT CORP   2012-05-10 2018-09-17
300. THOR INDUSTRIES INC   2017-09-27 2018-09-27
3673.456 BARON EMERGING MARKETS INSTITUTIONAL   2018-06-29 2018-10-11
3070.544 BARON EMERGING MARKETS INSTITUTIONAL   2017-09-27 2018-10-11
525. D R HORTON INC   2018-06-29 2018-10-11
250. ABBVIE INC COM   2018-06-29 2018-11-01
190. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES   2015-11-19 2018-12-17
755. ISHARES RUSSELL MID-CAP GROWTH (MKT)   2018-07-16 2018-12-27
CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS P    
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 75,440   32,751 42,689
b 8,279   8,152 127
c 22,766   19,636 3,130
d 12,761   22,097 -9,336
e 35,276   31,032 4,244
21,748   25,440 -3,692
39,511   36,346 3,165
33,555   29,970 3,585
28,397   27,143 1,254
4,547   4,897 -350
27,593   24,874 2,719
25,791   26,192 -401
69,326   62,706 6,620
28,905   7,838 21,067
25,915   35,752 -9,837
45,918   51,612 -5,694
38,382   44,154 -5,772
20,004   21,700 -1,696
20,035   23,325 -3,290
22,075   26,133 -4,058
83,039   98,694 -15,655
      7,451
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       42,689
b       127
c       3,130
d       -9,336
e       4,244
      -3,692
      3,165
      3,585
      1,254
      -350
      2,719
      -401
      6,620
      21,067
      -9,837
      -5,694
      -5,772
      -1,696
      -3,290
      -4,058
      -15,655
       
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 36,671
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)

If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2017 95,497 1,848,043 0.051675
2016 94,923 1,714,589 0.055362
2015 95,648 1,849,016 0.051729
2014 104,226 1,897,141 0.054938
2013 94,042 1,730,430 0.054346
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
2
0.26805
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
0.05361
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2018 from Part X, line 5......
4
1,971,933
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
105,715
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
615
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
106,330
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4,.............
8
101,191
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See the Part VI instructions.
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket includes lines 1a and 1b
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b Domestic foundations that meet the section 4940(e) requirements in Part V, check 1 1,231
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 1,231
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 1,231
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2018 estimated tax payments and 2017 overpayment credited to 2018 6a 560
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 560
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 671
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2019 estimated taxBullet0 RefundedBullet 11 0
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? (see Instructions
for definition).................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletME
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2018 or the taxable year beginning in 2018? See the instructions for Part XIV.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV .............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbullet  
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletH M PAYSON Telephone no.bullet (207) 772-3761

    Located atbulletP O BOX 31PORTLANDME ZIP+4bullet04112
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2018, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16   No
    See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
    country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
    1b
     
    No
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2018?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2018, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2018?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2018 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2018.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2018?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    Yes
    No
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .................
    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    HM PAYSON CO TRUSTEE
    1     		17,634    
    P O BOX 31
    PORTLAND,ME04112
    VERRILL DANA TRUSTEE
    1     		4,039    
    P O BOX 586
    PORTLAND,ME04112
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1  
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    1,851,847
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    150,115
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    2,001,962
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    2,001,962
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    30,029
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    1,971,933
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    98,597
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    98,597
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2018 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    1,231
    b
    Income tax for 2018. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    1,231
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    97,366
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    97,366
    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
    97,366
    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
    101,191
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
    0
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
    0
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
    0
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    101,191
    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
    101,191
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2017     		(c)
    2017     		(d)
    2018
    1 Distributable amount for 2018 from Part XI, line 7 97,366
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2018:
    a Enter amount for 2017 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2018:
    a From 2013...... 10,392
    b From 2014...... 12,929
    c From 2015...... 5,614
    d From 2016...... 9,794
    e From 2017...... 3,653
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 42,382
    4Qualifying distributions for 2018 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 101,191
    a Applied to 2017, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		0
    d Applied to 2018 distributable amount..... 97,366
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 3,825
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2018. 0 0
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 46,207
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2017. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2018. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2019 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2013 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		10,392
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2019.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		35,815
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2014.... 12,929
    b Excess from 2015.... 5,614
    c Excess from 2016.... 9,794
    d Excess from 2017.... 3,653
    e Excess from 2018.... 3,825
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2018, enter the date of the ruling....... bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2018 (b) 2017 (c) 2016 (d) 2015
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    ANIMAL REFUGE LEAGUE
    OF GREATER PORTLAND
    P O BOX 336
    WESTBROOK,ME04038     		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000
    HOSPICE OF SOUTHERN MAINE
    180 US NORTH ONE 1
    SCARBOROUGH,ME04074     		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 5,000
    MAINE COAST HERITAGE TRUST
    1 BOWDOIN MILL ISLAND SUTE 201
    TOPSHAM,ME04086     		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000
    MAINE PRESERVATION
    233 W MAIN ST
    YARMOUTH,ME04096     		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 5,000
    MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE
    5 COURT ST
    MIDDLEBURY,VT05753     		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 5,000
    PREBLE STREET
    P O BOX 1459
    PORTLAND,ME04104     		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000
    RIDING TO THE TOP
    P O BOX 1928
    WINDHAM,ME04062     		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 5,000
    SMITH COLLEGE
    P O BOX 340029
    BOSTON,MA02241     		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 5,000
    WAYNFLETE SCHOOL
    360 SPRING ST
    PORTLAND,ME04102     		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 5,000
    OLYMPIA SNOWE WOMENS LEADERSHIP
    INSTITUTE
    ONE CANAL PLAZA STE 501
    PORTLAND,ME04101     		NONE PC EDUCATION 5,000
    DEMPSEY CENTER
    ATTN DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
    PO BOX 277
    AUBURN,ME04212     		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000
    MAINE RECOVERY FUND
    ATTN DIRECTOR
    494 FOREST AVE
    PORTLAND,ME04101     		NONE PC GENERAL PURPOSE 5,000
    WAYFINDER SCHOOLS
    PO BOX 65
    NEW GLOUCESTER,ME04260     		NONE PC EDUCATION 10,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 90,000
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
    investments ...........     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 36,838  
    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 36,671  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   73,509  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    73,509
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

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

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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    TY 2018 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    MARGARET W SOULE CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    01-6168256
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    TAX PREPARATION FEE (NON-ALLOC 710 355   355

    TY 2018 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    MARGARET W SOULE CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    01-6168256
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    MCDONALDS CORP 23,154 26,636
    PROCTER & GAMBLE CO    
    BP PLC SPONS ADR    
    EXXON MOBIL CORP    
    AFLAC INC 18,955 43,738
    AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP    
    BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC    
    JOHNSON AND JOHNSON 40,457 55,492
    APPLE INC 31,950 73,822
    INTEL CORP 33,219 64,951
    MICROSOFT CORP 15,176 50,785
    DANAHER CORP 34,075 53,932
    INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINE    
    MASTERCARD INC CLASS A 24,045 71,687
    MERCK & CO INC    
    ORACLE CORP 26,681 26,864
    PFIZER INC 46,489 71,586
    VISA INC CLASS A    
    WAL-MART STORES INC    
    GENERAL ELECTRIC CO    
    JPMORGAN CHASE &CO 17,060 30,262
    OCCIDENTAL PETROLEEUM CORP    
    QUALCOMM INC    
    CUMMINS INC 45,023 54,792
    DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES 36,520 38,042
    DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS INC A    
    DRIL-QUIP INC    
    GILEAD SCIENCES INC    
    MYLAN N V SHS    
    POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC    
    PRECISION CASTPARTS CORP    
    SYSCO CORP    
    TWENTY FIRST CENTURY FOX INC C    
    VIACOM INC CLASS B    
    WILLIAMS COMPANIES INC    
    ALPHABET INC CAP STK CL C 40,624 56,959
    ALPHABET INC CAP STK CL A 15,103 20,899
    AMERICAN EXPRESS CO    
    ADIENT PLC ORD SHS    
    FORTIVE CORP COM    
    PHILLIPS 66 22,405 24,984
    JOHNSON CTLS INTL PLC SHS    
    MYLAN N V SHS    
    AMAZON.COM INC 33,420 52,569
    AMGEN INC 36,994 38,934
    DIAGEO PLC SPONSORED ADR 26,158 28,360
    GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP 41,465 31,442
    HOME DEPOT INC 32,280 34,364
    TJX COS INC NEW 29,696 35,792
    THOR INDUSTRIES INC    
    UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP    
    WELLS FARGO & COMPANY    
    ACCENTURE PLC A 27,412 28,202
    DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES PLC SHS    
    APTIV PLC    
    BROADCOM INC COM 25,544 25,428
    CDW CORP COM 26,965 24,720
    FISERV INC 23,417 23,149
    HASBRO INC 22,950 20,313
    S&P GLOBAL INC COM 18,538 15,295
    TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC 23,147 19,845
    TWENTY FIRST CENTURY FOX INC C 28,877 47,780
    UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP 41,122 37,268
    VISA INC CLASS A SHARES 24,253 71,248
    WALGREENS BOOTS ALLIANCE INC C 28,565 27,674
    MEDTRONIC PLC SHS 27,650 26,833

    TY 2018 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    MARGARET W SOULE CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    01-6168256
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    VANGUARD FTSE DEVELOPED MARKET      
    DFA EMERGING MARKETS CORE EQUI      
    BARON EMERGING MARKETS AT COST 99,572 88,375
    OAKMARK INTERNATIONAL FUND EQU AT COST 197,229 148,439

    TY 2018 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    MARGARET W SOULE CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    01-6168256
    Description Amount
    2018 TRANS POSTED IN 2019 210
    WASH SALE 401


    TY 2018 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    MARGARET W SOULE CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    01-6168256
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    OTHER EXPENSE (NON-DEDUCTIBLE 4 4   0


    TY 2018 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    MARGARET W SOULE CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    01-6168256
    Description Amount
    ROUNDING 2
    2017 TRANS POSTED IN 2018 175


    TY 2018 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    MARGARET W SOULE CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    01-6168256
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FEDERAL ESTIMATES - PRINCIPAL 518 0   0
    FOREIGN TAXES ON QUALIFIED FOR 777 777   0
    FOREIGN TAXES ON NONQUALIFIED 9 9   0