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 01-01-2021 , and ending 12-31-2021
Name of foundation
MERLIN FOUNDATION INC
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)125 BANK STREET 300
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
MISSOULA, MT59802
A Employer identification number

46-1388787
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(406) 728-0864
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$6,385,507J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 2,004,300
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 13 13 13
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 95,588 95,588 95,588
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 742,110
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 3,716,611
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 742,110
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 27,761
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........ 2,842,011 837,711 123,362
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
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 1,650 825    
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 1,565 1,565    
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see list of attachments 23,308 22,658    
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 26,523 25,048   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 190,000 190,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 216,523 25,048   190,000
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 2,625,488
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 812,663
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 123,362
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............. 22,206 448,371 448,371
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)....... 2,584,789 Click to see attachment4,780,869 5,023,423
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 591,339 Click to see attachment594,582 593,713
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment320,000 Click to see attachment320,000 Click to see attachment320,000
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 3,518,334 6,143,822 6,385,507
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 1,000 1,000
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)......... 1,000 1,000
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........    
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 3,517,334 6,142,822
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 3,517,334 6,142,822
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 3,518,334 6,143,822
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
3,517,334
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
2,625,488
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
6,142,822
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
 
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
6,142,822
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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 753.857 BROWN ADV SUSTAIN GRW - INS P 2021-05-20 2021-06-11
b 273 ISHARES MSCI USA E SG SELECT P 2021-05-20 2021-06-11
c 200 ISHARES TRUST ISHARES ESG AWA RE MSCI US P 2021-05-20 2021-08-26
d 41.806 PARNASSUS CORE EQUITY - INST P 2021-05-20 2021-08-20
e 1298.358 UBS INT'L SUSTAIN EQTY - P P 2021-05-20 2021-06-11
9217.928 UBS INT'L SUSTAIN EQTY - P P 2021-05-20 2021-08-25
193.279 MIROVA GLOBAL SUSTAIN EQTY P 2021-05-20 2021-07-26
162.1600 MIROVA GLOBAL SUSTAIN EQTY P 2021-05-20 2021-08-20
161.096 PAX GLOBAL ENV MKT - INS P 2021-05-20 2021-08-20
251.501 PAX GLOBAL ENV MKT - INS P 2021-05-20 2021-11-18
124.313 PAX GLOBAL ENV MKT - INS P 2021-05-20 2021-11-22
331.562 PAX GLOBAL ENV MKT - INS P 2021-05-20 2021-12-14
251 INVESCO GLOBAL CLEAN ENERGY P 2021-05-20 2021-10-05
4 INVESCO GLOBAL CLEAN ENERGY P 2021-05-20 2021-10-11
257 INVESCO GLOBAL CLEAN ENERGY P 2021-05-20 2021-10-11
1430 INVESCO GLOBAL CLEAN ENERGY P 2021-05-20 2021-12-23
931 ISHARES MSCI USA VALUE FACTOR P 2021-05-20 2021-12-14
700 ABBOTT LABS P 2018-08-09 2021-05-20
1200 ABBVIE INC COM P 2001-01-01 2021-05-20
200 ADP P 2018-08-09 2021-05-20
60 ALCON, INC P 2019-04-09 2021-05-20
7200 ALTRIA GROUP P 2001-01-01 2021-05-20
300 APPLE HOSPITAILITY P 2015-08-18 2021-05-20
1700 CHEVRON CORP P 2001-01-01 2021-05-20
300 CHUBB LTS P 2015-08-18 2021-05-20
3550 COCA COLA P 2018-08-09 2021-05-20
50 FACEBOOK, INC P 2017-10-04 2021-05-20
700 JP MORGAN CHASE P 2001-01-01 2021-05-21
100 JOHNSON & JOHNSON P 2018-08-09 2021-05-20
600 KINDER MORGAN, INC P 2001-01-01 2021-05-20
760 LINDE PLC P 2018-12-20 2021-05-20
200 MCDONALDS P 2018-08-09 2021-05-20
775 MERCK & CO P 2001-01-01 2021-05-20
975 MICROSOFT P 2020-12-24 2021-05-20
900 MONDELEZ INT'L INC P 2018-08-09 2021-05-20
1100 NESTLE-SA P 2018-08-09 2021-05-20
300 NOVARTIS AG P 2001-01-01 2021-05-20
500 PEPSICO, INC P 2001-01-01 2021-05-20
7500 PHILIP MORRIS P 2001-01-01 2021-05-20
200 PHILLIPS 66 P 2018-08-09 2021-05-20
900 PROCTOR & GAMBLE P 2018-08-09 2021-05-20
700 ROYAL DUTCH SHELL P 2018-08-09 2021-05-20
200 UNION PACIFIC CORP P 2015-08-18 2021-05-20
200 WALT DISNEY CO P 2015-08-18 2021-05-20
300 WALMART P 2018-08-09 2021-05-20
Capital Gain Dividends      
(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 31,858   30,637 1,221
b 25,602   25,091 511
c 20,559   18,992 1,567
d 2,699   2,503 196
e 16,554   16,242 312
115,685   115,316 369
4,256   3,941 315
3,694   3,306 388
4,058   3,754 304
6,451   5,986 465
3,165   2,941 224
8,299   7,725 574
6,704   7,179 -475
108   114 -6
6,967   7,350 -383
38,624   40,898 -2,274
97,624   97,739 -115
82,285   45,248 37,037
140,127   106,562 33,565
38,816   27,674 11,142
4,123   3,776 347
359,192   368,102 -8,910
152,113   35,030 117,083
175,642   206,421 -30,779
50,011   32,969 17,042
193,964   164,496 29,468
15,862   8,508 7,354
112,772   62,330 50,442
17,113   13,120 3,993
11,171   19,808 -8,637
228,211   125,039 103,172
46,632   31,860 14,772
61,850   42,565 19,285
240,921   216,353 24,568
56,658   37,944 18,714
135,134   90,530 44,604
26,428   27,134 -706
73,463   56,850 16,613
728,379   651,975 76,404
17,030   24,436 -7,406
124,159   73,423 50,736
27,695   46,011 -18,316
44,546   18,527 26,019
34,185   21,393 12,792
42,665   26,703 15,962
      82,557
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       1,221
b       511
c       1,567
d       196
e       312
      369
      315
      388
      304
      465
      224
      574
      -475
      -6
      -383
      -2,274
      -115
      37,037
      33,565
      11,142
      347
      -8,910
      117,083
      -30,779
      17,042
      29,468
      7,354
      50,442
      3,993
      -8,637
      103,172
      14,772
      19,285
      24,568
      18,714
      44,604
      -706
      16,613
      76,404
      -7,406
      50,736
      -18,316
      26,019
      12,792
      15,962
       
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 2 742,110
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 27,761
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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  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 11,296
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 11,296
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2021 estimated tax payments and 2020 overpayment credited to 2021 6a 7,559
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b  
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 7,559
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 3,737
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 taxBullet0 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$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
     
    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)
    bulletMT
    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. Click to see attachment...............................
    10
    Yes
     
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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 ofbulletMELANY MICHAEL Telephone no.bullet (406) 728-0864

    Located atbullet125 BANK STREET STE 300MISSOULAMT ZIP+4bullet59802
    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
     
    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
    SUSAN E O'CONNOR Chairman
    5.00     		0    
    125 BANK ST SUITE 300
    MISSOULA,MT59802
    ROY S O'CONNOR Director
    0.50     		0    
    125 BANK ST SUITE 300
    MISSOULA,MT59802
    CHRISTOPHER C O'CONNOR Director
    0.50     		0    
    125 BANK ST SUITE 300
    MISSOULA,MT59803
    MATHEW C O'CONNOR Director
    0.50     		0    
    125 BANK ST SUITE 300
    MISSOULA,MT59802
    PHILIP E O'CONNOR Director
    0.50     		0    
    125 BANK ST SUITE 300
    MISSOULA,MT59802
    AMELIA J O'CONNOR Secretary
    0.50     		0    
    125 BANK ST SUITE 300
    MISSOULA,MT59802
    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  
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 7
    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.............bullet  
    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.........................bullet  
    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
    4,565,450
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    39,215
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    320,000
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    4,924,665
    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
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    4,924,665
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    73,870
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. .......
    5
    4,850,795
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
    6
    242,540
    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
    242,540
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2021 from Part V, line 5.......
    2a
    11,296
    b
    Income tax for 2021. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    11,296
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    231,244
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    231,244
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
    7
    231,244
    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 7 231,244
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2021:
    a Enter amount for 2020 only....... 172,837
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    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 ........  
    4Qualifying distributions for 2021 from Part
    XI, line 4: bullet$ 190,000
    a Applied to 2020, but not more than line 2a 172,837
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		0
    d Applied to 2021 distributable amount..... 17,163
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2021.    
    (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  
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		 
    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......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2021. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2022 ..........     		214,081
    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) .......     		 
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2016 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		 
    9 Excess distributions carryover to 2022.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		 
    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).)
    SUSAN E O'CONNOR
    ROY S O'CONNOR
    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
    ADVOCATES FOR THE WEST INC
    PO BOX 1612
    BOISE,ID83701     		NONE PC SUPPORT TO PROTECT THE WEST'S NATURAL RESOURCES 7,500
    ARLEE REHABILITATON CENTER
    700 WOODWORTH AVENUE
    MISSOULA,MT59801     		NONE PC SUPPORT ANIMALS AND PEOPLE HEALING EACH OTHER 5,000
    BLACKFOOT CHALLENGE
    PO BOX 103
    OVANDO,MT59854     		NONE PC SUPPORT CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION IN THE BLACKFOOT VALLEY 9,000
    CLIMATE SMART
    PO BOX 8945
    MISSOULA,MT59807     		NONE PC SUPPORT TO BUILD NETWORKS TO FOSTER A RESILIENT COMMUNITY. 5,000
    COMMUNITY FOOD AGRICULTURE C
    PO BOX 7025
    MISSOULA,MT59807     		NONE PC DONOR CHALLENGE 5,000
    CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL
    2011 CRYSTAL DRIVE SUITE 600
    ARLINGTON,VA22202     		NONE PC SUPPORT SOCIETIES TO CARE FOR NATURE, OUR GLOBAL DIVERSITY, FOR THE WELL BEING OF HUMMANITY. 10,000
    ECOLOGY PROJECT INTERNTIONAL
    1315 SOUTH 4TH STREET EAST
    MISSOULA,MT59801     		NONE PC PROTECT CRITICAL WILDLIFE HABITAT 2,500
    ECOTRUST
    721 NW NINTH AVE SUITE 200
    PORTLAND,OR97209     		NONE PC SUPPORT SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIROMENTAL WELL BEING 5,000
    EXPLORATION WORKS
    995 CAROUSEL WAY
    HELENA,MT59601     		NONE PC SUPPORT MONTANA CHILDREN WITH HANDS ON EXPERIENCE FOR STEM KNOWLEDGE 4,000
    FAMILIES FIRST LEARNING LAB
    455 EAST MAIN STREET
    MISSOULA,MT59802     		NONE PC SUPPORT FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION AND PLAY 5,000
    FIVE VALLEYS LAND TRUST
    120 HICKORY STREET SUITE B
    MISSOULA,MT59801     		NONE PC PROTECT RIVERS, WILDLIFE AND OPEN SPACES IN THE FIVE VALLEY OF WESTERN MONTANA. 5,000
    THE FRIENDSHIP CENTER
    1430 SANDERS
    HELENA,MT59601     		NONE PC PROVIDE A SAFE PLACE FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND ASSUALT. 4,000
    GIRLS THRIVE
    PO BOX 1771
    HELENA,MT59624     		NONE PC FUND PROGRAM TO EMPOWER GIRLS THROUGH SPORTS TO PROMOTE SELF CONFIDENCE AND SELF ESTEEM 3,000
    GREATER YELLOWSTONE COALITION
    215 SOUTH WALLACE AVENUE
    BOZEMAN,MT59715     		NONE PC SUPPORT PROTECTION OF LAND, WATER AND WILDLIFE IN AND AROUND YELLOWSTONE NP 5,000
    HANA RETREAT -ALA KUKUI
    PO BOX 489
    HANA,HI96713     		NONE PC FUND PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS IN THE HANA COMMUNITY. 10,000
    HELENA FOOD SHARE
    PO BOX 943
    HELENA,MT59624     		NONE PC SUPPORT TO CREATE A HUNGER-FREE COMMUNITY. 3,000
    MONTANA AUDUBON SOCIETY
    PO BOX 595
    HELENA,MT59624     		NONE PC PROMOTE CONSERVATION EDUCATION IN MONTANA 2,500
    YOUTH HOMES
    PO BOX 7616
    MISSOULA,MT59807     		NONE PC PROVIDE SUPPORT AND SAFETY FOR CHILDREN FACING ABUSE AND NEGLECT 5,000
    MONTANA BICYCLE GUILD INC
    PO BOX 1259
    HELENA,MT59624     		NONE PC SUPPORT BUILDING AND MAINTAINING NEW AND EXISTING TRAILS IN MONTANA. 3,000
    MONTANA ENVIRONMENTAL INFO CEN
    PO BOX 1184
    HELENA,MT59624     		NONE PC GIFT TO FIGHT COAL MINE EXPANSION. 17,000
    MONTANA SCIENCE CENTER
    2744 WEST MAIN STREET
    BOZEMAN,MT59718     		NONE PC SUPPORT SCIENCE EDUCATION FOR FAMILIES OF SOUTHWEST MONTANA. 4,000
    SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION
    2101 WEBSTER STREET SUITE 1250
    OAKLAND,CA94612     		NONE PC SUPPORT FOR THE MONTANA CHAPTER 2,000
    NESTUCCA NESKOWIN SAND LAKE WATERSH
    34600 CAPE KIWANDA DRIVE
    PACIFIC CITY,OR97135     		NONE PC SUPPORT RIVER RESTORATION PROJECTS AND PURSUE ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT A HEALTHY EOSYSTEM 5,000
    OWL RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    PO BOX 39
    CHARLO,MT59824     		NONE PC SUPPORT OWL CONSERVATION THROUGH RESEARCH AND EDUCATION. 10,000
    PORTLAND AUDOBON SOCIETY
    5151 NW CORNELL ROAD
    PORTLAND,OR97210     		NONE PC SUPPORT STAFF FOR COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROJECTS ON OREGON'S COAST. 10,000
    SARARA FOUNDATION
    1031 33RD STREET
    DENVER,CO80205     		NONE PC SUPPORT COMMUNITIES FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLE IN AFRICA 5,000
    THE DAVID SHELDRICK WILDLIFE T
    25283 CABO ROAD SUTE 101
    LAGUNA HILLS,CA92653     		NONE PC SUPPORT THE ORPHAN'S PROJECT 10,000
    WILD SKIES RAPTOR CENTER
    PO BOX 3676
    MISSOULA,MT59806     		NONE PC SUPPORT RESCUE, REHAB AND RELEASE OF RAPTORS IN WESTERN MONTANA 5,000
    YELLOWSTONE FOREVER
    PO BOX 1857
    BOZEMAN,MT59771     		NONE PC SUPPORT PROJECTS TO HELP SUSTAIN YELLOWSTONE NP 2,500
    MISSOULA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 8806
    MISSOULA,MT59807     		NONE PC ENHANCE THE MISSOULA COMMUNITY BY STRENGTHENING NON PROFITS. 11,000
    UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 7159
    MISSOULA,MT59807     		NONE PC PROVIDE WILDLIFE BIOLOGY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS WITH FINANCIAL NEED. 10,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 190,000
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    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 13  
    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 ............     		      82,557 659,553
    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) ..   178,158 659,553
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    837,711
    (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
    Sign Here
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below?
    See instructions.
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's name SmallBullet
    		 Firm's EIN SmallBullet
    Firm's address SmallBullet


    		 Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Additional Data


    Software ID: 21013475
    Software Version: 2021v4.0


    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors

    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2021
    Name of the organization
    MERLIN FOUNDATION INC
     
    Employer identification number

    46-1388787
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ






    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......... Arrow Bullet $  
    Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
    or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021) Page 2
    Name of organization
    MERLIN FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number
    46-1388787
    Part I
    Contributors
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
    SUSAN O'CONNOR
    125 BANK STREET STE 300
     
    MISSOULA, MT59802

    		$ 482,500


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    2
    SUSAN O'CONNOR
    125 BANK STREET STE 300
     
    MISSOULA, MT59802

    		$ 577,300


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    3
    SUSAN O'CONNOR
    125 BANK STREET STE 300
     
    MISSOULA, MT59802

    		$ 934,500


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    4
    ROY S O'CONNOR
    125 BANK STREET STE 300
     
    MISSOULA, MT59802

    		$ 10,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    MERLIN FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number

    46-1388787
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    1
    		 10,000 SHARES ALTRIA GROUP INC $ 482,500 2021-12-17
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    2
    		 10,000 SHARES COCA-COLA CO $ 577,300 2021-12-17
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    3
    		 10,000 SHARES PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL $ 934,500 2017-12-17
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    MERLIN FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number

    46-1388787
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Additional Data


    Software ID: 21013475
    Software Version: 2021v4.0

    TY 2021 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    MERLIN FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    46-1388787
    Software ID:
    21013475
    Software Version:
    2021v4.0
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    TAX PREPARATION FEES 1,650 825 0 0

    TY 2021 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    MERLIN FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    46-1388787
    Software ID:
    21013475
    Software Version:
    2021v4.0
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    STOCKS 4,780,869 5,023,423

    TY 2021 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    MERLIN FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    46-1388787
    Software ID:
    21013475
    Software Version:
    2021v4.0
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    MUTUTAL FUNDS AT COST 594,582 593,713

    TY 2021 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    MERLIN FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    46-1388787
    Software ID:
    21013475
    Software Version:
    2021v4.0
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    ARTWORK 320,000 320,000 320,000


    TY 2021 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    MERLIN FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    46-1388787
    Software ID:
    21013475
    Software Version:
    2021v4.0
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    BANK CHARGES 34      
    DEPOSIT FEES 22 22    
    INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEES 18,886 18,886    
    INVESTMENT CUSTODIAL FEES 3,750 3,750    
    MEETING PREPARATION 500      
    MONTANA SECRETARY OF STATE FILING FEE 20      
    US TREASURY LATE FEE 96      


    TY 2021 SubstantialContributorsSch
    Name:
    MERLIN FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    46-1388787
    Software ID:
    21013475
    Software Version:
    2021v4.0
    Name Address
    SUSAN E O'CONNOR 125 BANK ST STE 300
    MISSOULA,MT59802
    ROY S O'CONNOR 125 BANK ST STE 300
    MISSOULA,MT59803


    TY 2021 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    MERLIN FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    46-1388787
    Software ID:
    21013475
    Software Version:
    2021v4.0
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAX WITHHOLDING 1,565 1,565