Form990-PF


Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2021, or tax year beginning 01-01-2021 , and ending 12-31-2021
Name of foundation
SHARP CHARITABLE TRUST
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)36 FAIRMONT AVENUE
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
NEWTON, MA02158
A Employer identification number

35-7004860
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(617) 253-6421
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$13,934,509J 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) 0
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 38 38  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 315,724 315,724  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 1,544,249
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 6,978,931
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 1,544,249
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).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 1,860,011 1,860,011  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 4,490 0   0
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 68,056 68,056   0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 1,751 0   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule).......        
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 74,297 68,056   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 6,080,534 6,080,534
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 6,154,831 68,056   6,080,534
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -4,294,820
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 1,791,955
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2021)
Form 990-PF (2021)
Page 2
Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 211,436 315,340 315,340
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........      
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 10,394,907 Click to see attachment6,241,897 11,890,874
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 954,210 Click to see attachment793,377 801,852
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 956,662 Click to see attachment871,781 926,443
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) 12,517,215 8,222,395 13,934,509
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 0 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions...........    
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
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........ 0 0
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 12,517,215 8,222,395
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 12,517,215 8,222,395
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 12,517,215 8,222,395
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
12,517,215
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-4,294,820
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
8,222,395
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
8,222,395
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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 SPDR S&P MIDCAP 400 ETF P 1988-08-08 2021-02-04
b APPLE INC. P   2021-02-04
c KEYCORP P 2015-01-30 2021-03-24
d FEDEX CORP P 2015-01-30 2021-05-20
e BROOKFIELD ASSET MGT REINSURANCE PTRS P 2021-06-28 2021-06-28
TWDC ENTERPRISES P 2015-01-30 2021-08-06
MASTERCARD INC. P   2021-08-17
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL INC. P   2021-08-17
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP P 2021-02-04 2021-08-17
ALPHABET INC. P   2021-08-17
RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES P   2021-08-17
APPLE INC. P   2021-08-17
UNITED PARCEL SERVICES P 2019-12-26 2021-08-17
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP P 2018-03-19 2021-08-17
MICROSOFT CORP P 2018-05-31 2021-08-17
VANGUARD FTSE DEVELOPED ETF P   2021-08-17
CATERPILLAR INC. P   2021-08-17
SALESFORCE INC. P 2021-02-04 2021-08-17
JP MORGAN CHASE & CO P 2020-01-31 2021-08-17
ESTEE LAUDER COS P 2015-01-30 2021-08-17
CHARLES SCHWAB CORP P   2021-08-17
NIKE INCL CL B P 2020-01-31 2021-08-17
ETFMG PRIME CYBER SECURITY P 2021-02-04 2021-08-17
ISHARES NASDAQ BIOTECHNOLOGY P 2021-02-04 2021-08-17
EOG RESOURCES INC. P   2021-08-17
HOME DEPOT INC. P 2015-01-30 2021-08-17
EXXON MOBIL CORP P   2021-08-17
BIOGEN INC. P   2021-08-17
FIRST REPUBLIC BANK P 2020-01-31 2021-08-17
CHEVRON CORP P   2021-08-17
ISHARES MSCI EMERGING MKT P   2021-08-17
PHILLIPS 66 COM P   2021-08-17
MODELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC P 2020-02-06 2021-08-17
BROOKFIELD ASSET MGT REINSURANCE PTRS P 2021-06-28 2021-08-17
CHUB INC. P   2021-08-17
SPDR S&P MIDCAP 400 ETF P 1988-08-08 2021-08-17
ECOLAB INC. COM P   2021-08-17
CAPITAL GAINS 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 1,545,876   1,284,241 261,635
b 704,673   495,850 208,823
c 50,000   57,826 -7,826
d 51,396   50,771 625
e 41   41 0
50,000   52,236 -2,236
108,072   29,518 78,554
110,214   44,762 65,452
116,945   108,502 8,443
136,178   20,780 115,398
19,346   17,999 1,347
194,099   214,181 -20,082
19,603   11,896 7,707
19,864   10,442 9,422
204,812   69,263 135,549
207,099   169,303 37,796
21,167   13,260 7,907
221,712   212,799 8,913
23,445   19,747 3,698
24,107   5,315 18,792
25,244   17,915 7,329
25,475   14,421 11,054
304,551   303,568 983
312,784   304,286 8,498
46,375   51,182 -4,807
47,934   15,706 32,228
48,321   69,287 -20,966
485,959   424,293 61,666
49,134   27,702 21,432
52,518   58,740 -6,222
546,445   464,781 81,664
56,434   60,703 -4,269
57,319   52,315 5,004
778   672 106
78,037   46,787 31,250
786,255   590,751 195,504
91,293   42,841 48,452
135,426     135,426
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       261,635
b       208,823
c       -7,826
d       625
e       0
      -2,236
      78,554
      65,452
      8,443
      115,398
      1,347
      -20,082
      7,707
      9,422
      135,549
      37,796
      7,907
      8,913
      3,698
      18,792
      7,329
      11,054
      983
      8,498
      -4,807
      32,228
      -20,966
      61,666
      21,432
      -6,222
      81,664
      -4,269
      5,004
      106
      31,250
      195,504
      48,452
      135,426
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 1,544,249
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 24,908
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 24,908
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2021 estimated tax payments and 2020 overpayment credited to 2021 6a 1,523
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 47,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 48,523
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 130
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 23,485
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2022 estimated taxBullet23,485 RefundedBullet 11 0
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
    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 XIV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletMA
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 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 addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletPHILLIP & ANN SHARP Telephone no.bullet (617) 253-6421

    Located atbullet36 FAIRMONT AVENUENEWTONMA ZIP+4bullet02158
    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)
     
    No
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
    1a(4)
     
    No
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
    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
     
     
    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
    PHILLIP A SHARP TRUSTEE
    5.00     		0 0 0
    36 FAIRMONT AVENUE
    NEWTON,MA02158
    ANN H SHARP TRUSTEE
    5.00     		0 0 0
    36 FAIRMONT AVENUE
    NEWTON,MA02158
    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 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  
    2  
    3  
    4  
    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
    15,086,784
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    263,384
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    15,350,168
    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
    15,350,168
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    230,253
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. .......
    5
    15,119,915
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
    6
    755,996
    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
    755,996
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2021 from Part V, line 5.......
    2a
    24,908
    b
    Income tax for 2021. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    24,908
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    731,088
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    731,088
    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
    731,088
    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 7 731,088
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2021:
    a Enter amount for 2020 only....... 0
    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...... 1,261,930
    e From 2020......  
    f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 1,261,930
    4Qualifying distributions for 2021 from Part
    XI, line 4: bullet$ 6,080,534
    a Applied to 2020, 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 2021 distributable amount..... 731,088
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 5,349,446
    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 6,611,376
    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 ..........     		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 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 ......     		6,611,376
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2017....  
    b Excess from 2018....  
    c Excess from 2019.... 1,261,930
    d Excess from 2020....  
    e Excess from 2021.... 5,349,446
    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).)
    PHILLIP A SHARP
    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
    THE BAKER FREE LIBRARY FOUNDATION
    509 SOUTH STREET
    BOW,NH03304     		NONE FOUNDATION UNRESTRICTED 2,000
    BROAD INSTITUTE OF MIT & HARVARD
    7 CAMBRIDGE CENTER ROOM 7011
    CAMBRIDGE,MA02142     		NONE SCHOOL UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    BUZZARDS BAY COALTION
    114 FRONT STREET
    NEW BEDFORD,MA02740     		NONE CHARITY UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    CONCORD HOSPITAL
    250 PLEASANT STREET
    CONCORD,NH03301     		NONE HOSPITAL UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
    400 WEST RADIANCE DRIVE
    GREENSBORO,NC27403     		NONE CHARITY UNRESTRICTED 5,000
    FRIENDS OF BOSTON'S HOMELESS
    12 WISE STREET
    BOSTON,MA02130     		NONE CHARITY UNRESTRICTED 5,000
    FRIENDS OF THE NEWTON FREE LIBRARY
    330 HOMER STREET
    NEWTON,MA02459     		NONE FOUNDATION UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    FRIENDS OF THE WATERBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY
    PO BOX 384
    WATERBURY,VT05676     		NONE CHARITY UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    FRIENDS OF THE WATERBURY RESERVOIR
    PO BOX 341
    WATERBURY CENTER,VT05677     		NONE CHARITY UNRESTRICTED 500
    GREENSBORO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL CORPORATION
    5401 LAWNDALE DRIVE
    GREENSBORO,NC27455     		NONE SCHOOL UNRESTRICTED 4,000
    HUNGAR MOUNTAIN CHILDRENS CENTER
    123 SOUTH MAIN STREET
    WATERBURY,VT05676     		NONE CHARITY UNRESTRICTED 5,000
    MORE THAN WORDS
    56 FELTON STREET
    WALTHAM,MA02453     		NONE CHARITY UNRESTRICTED 500
    MUSTARD SEED COMMUNITY HEALTH
    238 S ENGLISH STREET
    GREENSBORO,NC27401     		NONE CHARITY UNRESTRICTED 5,000
    OPEN MEDICINE FOUNDATION
    29302 LARO DRIVE
    AGORA HILLS,CA91301     		NONE FOUNDATION UNRESTRICTED 5,000
    PORTER MEMORIAL LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
    92 COURT STREET
    MACHIAS,ME04654     		NONE FOUNDATION UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    ROSIE'S PLACE
    889 HARRISON AVENUE
    BOSTON,MA02118     		NONE CHARITY UNRESTRICTED 5,000
    SCIENCE HISTORY INSTITUTE - BOSTON PIONEERS DINNER
    315 CHESTNUT STREET
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19106     		NONE CHARITY UNRESTRICTED 3,000
    THE CHILDREN'S ROOM
    47 STOWE STREET
    WATERBURY,VT05676     		NONE CHARITY UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    THE FRIENDLY KITCHEN
    PO BOX 373
    CONCORD,NH03302     		NONE CHARITY UNRESTRICTED 2,000
    THE SECOND STEP INC
    PO BOX 600213
    NEWTONVILLE,MA02460     		NONE CHARITY UNRESTRICTED 3,000
    WASHINGTON COUNTY FOOD AND FUEL ALLIANCE
    PO BOX 297
    MACHIAS,ME04654     		NONE CHARITY UNRESTRICTED 3,000
    WATERBURY AREA FOOD SHELF
    57 SO MAIN STREET SUITE 3
    WATERBURY,VT05676     		NONE CHARITY UNRESTRICTED 2,000
    WHITEHEAD INSTITUTE FOR BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH
    NINE CAMBRIDGE CENTER
    CAMBRIDGE,MA02142     		NONE CHARITY UNRESTRICTED 1,000,000
    LARRY WELLS SCHOLARSHIP FUNDUNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
    1451 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
    LEXINGTON,KY405460097     		NONE SCHOOL UNRESTRICTED 5,000
    ELIOT CHURCH OF NEWTON
    474 CENTRE STREET
    NEWTON,MA02458     		NONE CHARITY UNRESTRICTED 14,000
    ST ELIZABETH FOUNDATION
    8054 SUMMA AVE SUITE A
    BATAN ROUGE,LA70809     		NONE FOUNDATION UNRESTRICTED 200
    SHARP SCHOLARSHIP DINNER
    350 WOOD STREET
    NEW WILMINGTON,PA16142     		NONE CHARITY UNRESTRICTED 834
    PHILLIP AND ANN SHARP LIFE SCIENCES FELLOWSHIP FUND
    315 CHESTNUT STREET
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19106     		NONE SCHOOL UNRESTRICTED 5,000,000
    LIFE SCIENCES CARES
    PO BOX 425485
    CAMBRIDGE,MA02142     		NONE CHARITY UNRESTRICTED 3,500
    Total .................................bullet 3a 6,080,534
    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 ...........     		    14 38  
    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 1,544,249  
    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) .. 0 1,860,011 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    1,860,011
    (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.)
    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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    Bullet Bullet
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    with the preparer shown below?
    See instructions.
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    TY 2021 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    SHARP CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    35-7004860
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    PROFESSIONAL FEES 4,490 0   0

    TY 2021 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    SHARP CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    35-7004860
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    APPLE INC 76,268 76,565
    BURLINGTON NORTH 52,227 52,596
    DUKE ENERGY 50,437 50,461
    EATON CORP 50,998 50,933
    HOME DEPOT INC 50,285 50,999
    MET LIFE INC. 52,027 52,773
    MORGAN STANLEY 77,494 78,115
    ORACLE CORP 50,974 50,710
    PEPSICO INC 52,371 52,687
    SANOFI 51,394 51,833
    TARGET CORP 52,174 53,014
    TOYOTA MTR CR CORP 49,328 51,262
    UNITEDHLTH GROUP INC 2.875% 52,218 50,099
    VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS 75,182 79,805

    TY 2021 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    SHARP CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    35-7004860
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ACCENTURE PLC IRELAND 70,720 337,358
    ALPHABET INC-CL C 62,935 329,869
    AMAZON.COM INC 63,191 200,060
    AMERICAN TOWER CORP 33,612 124,313
    AMGEN INC 37,731 67,491
    APPLE INC 255,370 873,644
    AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES INC 36,146 65,673
    BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC 51,738 89,700
    BIOGEN INC 424,923 335,888
    BROOKFIELD ASSET MGT CL A 68,300 120,760
    CALVERT EQUITY PORTFOLIO-I 1,078,335 1,586,388
    CATERPILLAR INC 31,028 76,494
    COMCAST CORP A 65,658 137,149
    COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP 38,432 184,503
    CVS HEALTH CORP 31,319 64,475
    DANAHER CORP 26,521 172,730
    DISNEY COMPANY 74,809 127,784
    EATON VANCE-ATLANTA SM CP 534,282 817,615
    FIRST REPUBLIC BANK 43,397 175,534
    GILEAD SCIENCES INC 41,744 47,197
    HOME DEPOT INC 42,286 217,880
    ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC 46,874 139,442
    ISHARES COHEN & STEERS REIT ETF 648,040 825,468
    JOHNSON & JOHNSON 40,545 72,705
    JP MORGAN CHASE & CO 63,191 142,515
    LAUDER ESTEE COS INC-A 28,948 157,335
    MASTERCARD INC A 148,171 395,252
    MCDONALDS CORP 64,437 143,417
    MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INC 73,171 230,709
    MICROSOFT CORP 202,105 479,256
    NESTLE SA SPONSORED ADR 45,556 87,731
    NEXTERA ENERGY INC 44,227 158,712
    NIKE INC B 41,781 175,004
    NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP 39,361 141,412
    NOVO-NORDISK AS ADR-B 42,716 128,800
    PEPSICO INC 41,544 73,827
    PROCTER & GAMBLE CO 50,377 73,611
    S P GLOBAL INC 47,660 117,983
    SEMPRA ENERGY 46,118 62,833
    SPDR S&P MIDCAP 400 ETF TRUST 668,172 942,695
    STARBUCKS CORP 79,793 149,137
    THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC 31,901 233,534
    TORONTO DOMINION BANK 64,124 101,601
    UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 71,429 139,321
    VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS 82,764 84,799
    ADOBE INC. 221,557 198,471
    BROADCOM INC 194,858 282,799

    TY 2021 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    SHARP CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    35-7004860
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    EATON VANCE FLTG RT & H AT COST 400,000 387,371
    EATON VANCE STRATEGIC INCM AT COST 200,000 175,927
    RAYTHEON CO AT COST 74,182 103,272
    SCHWAB CHARLES CORP AT COST 62,599 126,150
    VANGUARD INTM TERM INVT AT COST 135,000 133,723

    TY 2021 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    SHARP CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    35-7004860
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT FEES 68,056 68,056   0


    TY 2021 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    SHARP CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    35-7004860
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN WITHHOLDING TAXES 1,751 0   0