Form990-PF
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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. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2021, or tax year beginning 07-01-2021 , and ending 06-30-2022
Name of foundation
Bangor Theological Seminary
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)97 India Street
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Portland, ME04101
A Employer identification number

01-0211484
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(207) 774-5212
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$18,224,730
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) 10,196
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 369,069 369,069  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 -335,498
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 4,720,313
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 225,605
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)....... 24,381 0 24,381
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 68,148 594,674 24,381
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 143,987 0 0 143,987
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 254,108 0 23,646 230,461
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 55,372 0 0 55,372
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... 1,119 0 0 1,119
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... 42,319 5,589 0 36,730
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... 231,320 83,352 0 92,953
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... 6,861 0 0 0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 735 0 735
20 Occupancy.............. 84,387 0 0 83,154
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 9,510 0 0 9,510
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... 127,386 0 0 135,386
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 957,104 88,941 24,381 788,672
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 0 0
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 957,104 88,941 24,381 788,672
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -888,956
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 505,733
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2021)
Form 990-PF (2021)
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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............. 15,959 28,299 28,299
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 1,235,306 1,203,694 1,203,694
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet4,657
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   4,466 4,657 4,657
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) bullet200,000
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet0 200,000 200,000 200,000
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges.......... 55,815 8,000 8,000
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 755,095 Click to see attachment825,762 825,762
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 11,177,890 Click to see attachment9,532,451 9,532,451
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 1,651,341 Click to see attachment3,403,746 3,403,746
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 3,278,096 Click to see attachment477,218 477,218
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet12,356
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet7,806 5,285 Click to see attachment4,550 4,550
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment3,393,323 Click to see attachment2,536,353 Click to see attachment2,536,353
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 21,772,576 18,224,730 18,224,730
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 576 1,008
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue................. 394 4,251
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)......... 970 5,259
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........... 4,607,843 4,036,476
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............ 17,163,763 14,182,995
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)..... 21,771,606 18,219,471
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 21,772,576 18,224,730
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
21,771,606
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-888,956
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
20,882,650
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
2,663,179
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
18,219,471
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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 Publicy Traded Securities      
b
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 4,720,313   4,494,708 225,605
b
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       225,605
b
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 2 225,605
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  
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Part V
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 All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) 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 7,030
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 7,030
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2021 estimated tax payments and 2020 overpayment credited to 2021 6a 5,500
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 5,500
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 1,530
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 2022 estimated taxBullet   RefundedBullet 11  
Part VI-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
     
    No
    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 XIV..................................
    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 2021 or the taxable year beginning in 2021? See the instructions for Part XIII.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
    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 VI-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 addressbulletwww.thebtscenter.org
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletAllen Ewing-Merrill Telephone no.bullet (207) 774-5212

    Located atbullet97 India StreetPortlandME ZIP+4bullet04101
    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 2021, 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 VI-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? ...........
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person? ..............................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
    1a(3)
    Yes
     
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
    1a(4)
    Yes
     
    (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)? ......................
    1a(5)
     
    No
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
    1a(6)
     
    No
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
    1b
     
    No
    c
    ........bullet
    d
    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 2021? .............
    1d
     
    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 2021, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2021?....................
    2a
     
    No
    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? ..............................
    3a
     
    No
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2021 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 2021.) .....................
    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 2021? ..
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VI-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))? ..........
    5a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
    5a(2)
     
    No
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
    5a(3)
     
    No
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
    5a(4)
     
    No
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
    5a(5)
     
    No
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
    5b
     
     
    c
    .........bullet
    d
    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? .................
    5d
     
     
    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? .............................
    6a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    7a
     
    No
    b
    If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....
    7b
     
     
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .........................
    8
     
    No
    Part VII
    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
    Rev Allen Ewing Merrill Executive Director
    40.00
    113,025 30,962 0
    97 India Street
    Portland,ME04101
    Rev Alex Shea Will Chair
    1.00
    0 0 0
    97 India Street
    Portland,ME04101
    Debra L Coyman Treasurer
    1.00
    0 0 0
    97 India Street
    Portland,ME04101
    Rev Dr Paul Shupe Secretary
    1.00
    0 0 0
    97 India Street
    Portland,ME04101
    Rabbi Erica Asch Trustee
    1.00
    0 0 0
    97 India Street
    Portland,ME04101
    Rev June Cooper Trustee
    1.00
    0 0 0
    97 India Street
    Portland,ME04101
    Dr Natasha DeJarnett Trustee
    1.00
    0 0 0
    97 India Street
    Portland,ME04101
    Rev John Edgerton Trustee
    1.00
    0 0 0
    97 India Street
    Portland,ME04101
    Rev Dr James Gertmenian Trustee
    1.00
    0 0 0
    97 India Street
    Portland,ME04101
    Rev Dr Kapya John Kaoma Trustee
    1.00
    0 0 0
    97 India Street
    Portland,ME04101
    Dr Elizabeth Parsons Trustee
    1.00
    0 0 0
    97 India Street
    Portland,ME04101
    Greg Rose Trustee
    1.00
    0 0 0
    97 India Street
    Portland,ME04101
    Helen Scalia Trustee
    1.00
    0 0 0
    97 India Street
    Portland,ME04101
    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
    Nicole Diroff Program Director
    32.00
    67,818 5,203 0
    97 India Street
    Portland,ME04101
    Aram Mitchell Dir. of Partnerships
    32.00
    52,658 3,596 0
    97 India Street
    Portland,ME04101
    Kanval Ahmed Operations Manager
    35.00
    51,466 3,816 0
    97 India Street
    Portland,ME04101
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
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    Part VII
    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 VIII-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 Leadership Formation: The BTS Center offers learning communities and cohorts, study groups, workshops, retreats, and other theologically grounded programs of continuing education, professional development, and spiritual formation, to assist with the formation of clergy, nonprofit leaders, chaplains, spiritual directors, engaged laypersons, and denominational leaders. This year's programs have included two new courses "Spiritual Leadership for a Climate-Changed World and "Wildness and Spirituality for the Common Good" along with a four-day retreat for early-career leaders called "Spiritual Ecology for Spiritual Leaders," an Eco-Preacher Workshop, several one-day online retreats, and a gathering for trained spiritual directors called "Spiritual Direction for a Climate-Changed World." 206,091
    2 Applied Research: The BTS Center engages in research, at times intentionally cross-sector, exploring topics related to climate studies, spiritual leadership, and religious and organizational practices, asking global questions with localized attentiveness. During 2022, The BTS Center completed phase one of a two-year, cross-sector Research Collaborative that has drawn together a cohort of leaders from eight partner organizations St. Joseph's College, Hour Exchange Portland, Waterville Creates, Boston Food Forest Coalition, Maine Prisoner Advocacy Coalition, Montreal City Mission, Ashwood Waldorf School, and The BTS Center for a year-long co-learning journey focusing on the question, "How would organizations act differently today if they embodied an ecological imagination?" Phase two will begin in Fall 2022 with a smaller number of organizations engaging in a more in-depth co-research project. 191,755
    3 Public Conversations and Public Ritual: Drawing together leading thinkers, authors, scholars, and practitioners, often in online spaces, The BTS Center hosts and facilitates public conversations and ritual focusing on themes related to spiritual leadership and the climate crisis. This year's offerings have included a five-part "Lament With Earth" online ritual series; an online public reading for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, called "Committed to Listen; a new podcast called Climate Changed featuring engaging conversations with thoughtful leaders; a public showing of the film Truth Tellers followed by a panel discussion; a series of in-person, one-day "Wonder and Wander" retreats; and several online Fireside Chats with authors and scholars. 184,117
    4 Convocation: With roots dating back to 1905, Convocation is The BTS Center's annual conference, bringing together keynote speakers, scholars, workshop leaders, musicians and artists, and a broad group of spiritual leaders interested in exploring themes related to spiritual leadership for a climatechanged world. Incorporating music, the arts, and contemplative practice, recent Convocations have included a blend of online and offline experiences, woven together to facilitate learning, nurture respite, and deepen community. 73,810
    Part VIII-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
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 8
    Part IX
    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
    19,584,330
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    1,508,227
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    21,092,557
    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
    21,092,557
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    316,388
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. .......
    5
    20,776,169
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
    6
    1,038,808
    Part X
    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 IX, line 6..................
    1
    1,038,808
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2021 from Part V, line 5.......
    2a
    7,030
    b
    Income tax for 2021. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    7,030
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    1,031,778
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    1,031,778
    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 XII, line 1 ...
    7
    1,031,778
    Part XI
    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
     
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
    1b
     
    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 XII, line 4.
    4
     
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 9
    Part XII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus
    (b)
    Years prior to 2020
    (c)
    2020
    (d)
    2021
    1 Distributable amount for 2021 from Part X, line 7 1,031,778
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2021:
    a Enter amount for 2020 only....... 524,841
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021:
    a From 2016......  
    b From 2017......  
    c From 2018......  
    d From 2019......  
    e From 2020......  
    f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 0
    4Qualifying distributions for 2021 from Part
    XI, line 4: bullet$ 788,672
    a Applied to 2020, but not more than line 2a 524,841
    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 2021 distributable amount..... 263,831
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2021. 0 0
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 0
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........
    0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......
    0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........
    0
    e Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............
    0
    f Undistributed income for 2021. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2022 ..........
    767,947
    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 2016 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...
    0
    9 Excess distributions carryover to 2022.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
    0
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2017....  
    b Excess from 2018....  
    c Excess from 2019....  
    d Excess from 2020....  
    e Excess from 2021....  
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 10
    Part XIII
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-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 2021, 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) 2021 (b) 2020 (c) 2019 (d) 2018
             
    b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
    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 IX, 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 XIV
    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 (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 11
    Part XIV
    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
    Total .................................bullet 3a 0
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 12
    Part XV-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 ....          
    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 -335,498  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue:
    aOther Income
            850
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) .. 0 33,571 24,381
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    57,952
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XV-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 XV-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    1a Auxiliary enterprise revenue generated in the course of conducting the organization's mission.
    11a Auxiliary enterprise revenue generated in the course of conducting the organization's mission.
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 13
    Part XVI
    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 2021 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    Bangor Theological Seminary
    EIN:
    01-0211484
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Accounting Fees 42,319 5,589 0 36,730

    TY 2021 GeneralExplanationAttachment
    Name:
    Bangor Theological Seminary
    EIN:
    01-0211484
    Identifier Return Reference Explanation
      Form 990-PF, Part VIII-A, Summary of Direct Charitable Activities: Activity Five:Equipping Congregations: In keeping with the legacy of its predecessor, the Seminary, The BTS Center continues to focus, in part, on the practices of congregational life in the 21st century, and on developing programs and resources to equip congregations for effective and faithful ministry in a time of rapid, traumatic, transformative change. Aware that geography impacts identity and practice in significant ways, at times these programs are oriented particularly toward New England settings, and sometimes toward small New England congregations. For example, a new Small Church Leadership Community offered this year, called "Fostering Imagination: Building the Resilient Church," draws together teams from six small New England congregations for a six-month cohort focusing on conditions that allow imagination to flourish within a congregational setting. The BTS Center is giving significant attention to its new Leadership Commons, a collection of curricular and programmatic resources being developed and shared for use within congregational settings.Expenses: 46,867
      Form 990-PF, Part II, Line 14: Section 1.263(a)-3(n) Election:Bangor Theological Seminary97 India StreetPortland, ME 04101EIN 01-0211484Bangor Theological Seminary is electing to capitalize repair and maintenance costs under Regulation Section 1.263(a)- 3(n).

    TY 2021 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    Bangor Theological Seminary
    EIN:
    01-0211484
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    32,631 Shs Invesco Flating Rate Fund Class Y 220,589 220,589
    16,135 Shs Fidelity GNMA 170,225 170,225
    100,000 Shs Omnicom Group Inc. 97,197 97,197
    100,000 Shs Boston Property 97,189 97,189
    100,000 Shs American Intl Group Inc 97,991 97,991
    100,000 Shs Capital One Finl Corp Sr 94,211 94,211
    100,000 Shs Santander Hldgs USA Inc. 96,277 96,277
    115,000 Shs Ingersoll-Rand Global Co. 108,772 108,772
    100,000 Shs Lam Research Corp 99,868 99,868
    100,000 Shs American Tower Corp 92,006 92,006
    100,000 Shs Cigna Corp 99,215 99,215
    150000 Shs Bank of America Mtn V-q 143,016 143,016
    100,000 Shs Amgen Inc. 92,086 92,086
    150,000 Shs Netapp Inc. 136,555 136,555
    100,000 Digital RLTY TR LP 90,567 90,567
    8,903 Shs Public Storage Cum Pfd Shs 161,411 161,411
    4,493 Shs iShares Flating Rate 224,291 224,291
    200,000 Shs CVS Caremark Corp. 199,896 199,896
    200,000 Shs Unitedhealth Group, Inc. 199,686 199,686
    200,000 Shs BlackRock Inc. 200,952 200,952
    100,000 Shs Synchrony Finl 99,468 99,468
    1,445 iShares ESG 1-5 Year 34,810 34,810
    100,000 Shs Anthem Inc. 96,356 96,356
    100,000 Shs Toyotal Motors Cred 95,417 95,417
    1,674 Shs iShares 0-5 Year TIPS 169,794 169,794
    1,412 iShares TIPS Bond 160,841 160,841
    Accrued Interest 25,060 25,060

    TY 2021 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    Bangor Theological Seminary
    EIN:
    01-0211484
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    11,078 Shs Stora Enso Corp 173,315 173,315
    5,957 Shs Mowi Asa Sponsored ADS 135,123 135,123
    1,513 Shs AstraZeneca PLC ADR 99,964 99,964
    7,667 Shs Veolia Environment Adr 186,676 186,676
    11,064 Shs Hexagon AB 114,723 114,723
    7,775 Shs SPDR MSCI EAFE Fossil Fuel Free ETF 509,107 509,107
    4,874 Shs Orsted A/S Unsponsored ADR 169,449 169,449
    432 Shs Sherwin Williams Co 96,729 96,729
    1,193 Shs Walt Disney Co. 112,619 112,619
    499 Shs Crown Castle Intl Corp 84,022 84,022
    4,288 Shs Comcast Corp A 168,261 168,261
    79 Shs Alphabet Inc Class A 172,162 172,162
    2,100 Shs Amazon.com Inc. 223,041 223,041
    420 Shs Home Depot Inc. 115,193 115,193
    4,526 Shs General Motors Co 143,746 143,746
    1,191 Shs Aptiv PLC 106,082 106,082
    837 Shs Pepsico, Inc. 139,494 139,494
    825 Shs Target Corp. 116,515 116,515
    372 Shs Costco Wholesale Corp. 178,292 178,292
    7,365 Shs Bank of America Corp. 229,272 229,272
    1,239 Shs Morgan Stanley 94,238 94,238
    1,236 Shs J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. 139,186 139,186
    771 Shs Marsh & McLennan 119,698 119,698
    171 Shs Blackrock, Inc. 104,146 104,146
    898 Shs Visa Inc. 176,807 176,807
    942 Shs Amgen Inc. 229,189 229,189
    878 Shs Abbott Laboratories 95,395 95,395
    2,594 Shs CVS Health Corp 240,360 240,360
    2,481 Shs Merck & Co Inc. 226,193 226,193
    658 Shs UnitedHealth Group Inc. 337,969 337,969
    213 Shs Regeneron Pharmaceuticals 125,911 125,911
    390 Shs Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc 211,879 211,879
    488 Shs HCA Healthcare Inc. 82,013 82,013
    2,360 Johnson Controls International 112,997 112,997
    1,556 Shs Eaton Corp PLC 196,040 196,040
    355 Shs United Rentals Inc 86,233 86,233
    1,855 Shs AECOM Shs 120,983 120,983
    980 Shs Verisk Analytics, Inc. 169,628 169,628
    1,889 GXO Logistics Inc. 81,737 81,737
    499 Shs Crown Castle Intl Corp 84,022 84,022
    1,533 Shs CBRE Group Inc. 112,844 112,844
    4,762 Shs Nahhon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure 180,289 180,289
    366 Shs Adobe, Inc. 133,978 133,978
    1,906 Shs Microsoft Corp. 489,518 489,518
    567 Shs Accenture Plc 157,428 157,428
    2,859 Shs Apple, Inc. 390,882 390,882
    303 Shs Lam Research 129,123 129,123
    79 Shs Alphabet Inc Class A 172,162 172,162
    553 Shs Salesforce Inc. 91,267 91,267
    889 Shs TE Connectivity Ltd. 100,590 100,590
    402 Shs Broadcom, Inc. 195,296 195,296
    1,024 Shs NXP Semiconductors NV 151,583 151,583
    1,482 Shs Enphase Energy, Inc. 289,346 289,346
    2,474 Shs NextEra Energy, Inc. 191,636 191,636
    2,458 Shs MP Materials Cop Com CI A 78,837 78,837
    2,458 Shs MP Materials Cop Com CI A 78,837 78,837
    1,735 Shs Houlihan Lokey, Inc. 136,944 136,944
    1,285 Shs Life Storage Inc. 143,482 143,482

    TY 2021 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    Bangor Theological Seminary
    EIN:
    01-0211484
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    825,762
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    825,762
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


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


    0


    TY 2021 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    Bangor Theological Seminary
    EIN:
    01-0211484
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    13,909 Shs iShares Gold Trust FMV 477,218 477,218

    TY 2021 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    Bangor Theological Seminary
    EIN:
    01-0211484
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    Equipment 7,737 6,305 1,432 1,432
    Funiture and Fixtures 4,619 1,501 3,118 3,118


    TY 2021 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    Bangor Theological Seminary
    EIN:
    01-0211484
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Legal Fees 1,119 0 0 1,119


    TY 2021 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    Bangor Theological Seminary
    EIN:
    01-0211484
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    Gifts of Future Interest 409,168 146,577 146,577
    Beneficial Interest in Perpetual Trusts 2,984,155 2,389,776 2,389,776


    TY 2021 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    Bangor Theological Seminary
    EIN:
    01-0211484
    Description Amount
    Unrealized Losses on Investments 2,064,014
    Change in Value of Beneficial Interest in Perpetual Trust 599,165


    TY 2021 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    Bangor Theological Seminary
    EIN:
    01-0211484
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Advertising Expense 36,981 0 0 44,981
    Miscellaneous Expense 4,240 0 0 4,240
    Office Expenses 14,449 0 0 14,449
    Information Technology 10,889 0 0 10,889
    Program Expenses 60,827 0 0 60,827


    TY 2021 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    Bangor Theological Seminary
    EIN:
    01-0211484
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    Program Revenue 23,531   23,531
    Other Income 850   850


    TY 2021 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    Bangor Theological Seminary
    EIN:
    01-0211484
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Investment Management Fees 83,352 83,352 0 0
    Other Professional Fees 147,968 0 0 92,953


    TY 2021 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    Bangor Theological Seminary
    EIN:
    01-0211484
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Federal Excise Tax 6,861 0 0 0