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Form
990-PF
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
Do not enter Social Security numbers on this form as it may be made public. By law, the IRS cannot redact the information on the form.
Information about Form 990-PF and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990pf
.
OMB No. 1545-0052
20
13
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2013, or tax year beginning
01-01-2013
, and ending
12-31-2013
Name of foundation
THE LANCASTER FOUNDATION 7522-07561014179
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)
45 SCHOOL ST 5TH FLOOR
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
BOSTON
,
MA
021083204
A Employer identification number
04-6037206
B
Telephone number (see instructions)
(617) 523-1635
C
If exemption application is pending, check here
G
Check all that apply:
Initial return
Initial return of a former public charity
Final return
Amended return
Address change
Name change
D 1.
Foreign organizations, check here .............
2.
Foreign organizations meeting the 85% test,
check here and attach computation ...........
E
If private foundation status was terminated
under section 507(b)(1)(A), check here .........
H
Check type of organization:
Section 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust
Other taxable private foundation
I
Fair market value of all assets at end
of year
(from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)
$
587,892
J
Accounting method:
Cash
Accrual
Other (specify)
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
F
If the foundation is in a 60-month termination
under section 507(b)(1)(B), check here .........
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)
1
Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)
2
Check
3
Interest on savings and temporary cash investments
13
13
4
Dividends and interest from securities
......
10,424
10,073
5a
Gross rents
..............
b
Net rental income or (loss)
6a
Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10
104,255
b
Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a
390,937
7
Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)
....
104,255
8
Net short-term capital gain
.........
0
9
Income modifications
...........
10a
Gross sales less returns and allowances
.......
b
Less: Cost of goods sold
...
c
Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule)
......
11
Other income (attach schedule)
........
12
Total.
Add lines 1 through 11
.........
114,692
114,341
13
Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.
14
Other employee salaries and wages
......
0
0
0
15
Pension plans, employee benefits
.......
0
0
16a
Legal fees (attach schedule)
.........
0
b
Accounting fees (attach schedule)
.......
1,425
1,425
1,425
1,425
c
Other professional fees (attach schedule)
....
5,842
5,842
5,842
5,842
17
Interest
...............
0
18
Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)
95
95
0
19
Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion
...
0
0
20
Occupancy
..............
21
Travel, conferences, and meetings
.......
0
0
22
Printing and publications
..........
0
0
23
Other expenses (attach schedule)
.......
164
164
164
164
24
Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23
..........
7,526
7,526
7,431
7,431
25
Contributions, gifts, grants paid
........
16,471
16,471
26
Total expenses and disbursements.
Add lines 24 and 25
23,997
7,526
7,431
23,902
27
Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a
Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements
90,695
b
Net investment income
(if negative, enter -0-)
106,815
c
Adjusted net income
(if negative, enter -0-)
...
0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X
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Form 990-PF (2013)
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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
1
Cash—non-interest-bearing
...............
6,444
349,824
349,824
2
Savings and temporary cash investments
..........
16,352
18,967
18,967
3
Accounts receivable
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
0
0
4
Pledges receivable
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
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)
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
0
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)
........
334,865
159,501
219,101
c
Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)
........
25,222
0
11
Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
12
Investments—mortgage loans
..............
13
Investments—other (attach schedule)
...........
54,708
0
14
Land, buildings, and equipment: basis
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
15
Other assets (describe
)
16
Total assets
(to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I)
437,591
528,292
587,892
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
)
23
Total liabilities
(add lines 17 through 22)
..........
0
Foundations that follow SFAS 117, check here
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24
Unrestricted
...................
25
Temporarily restricted
................
26
Permanently restricted
................
Foundations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27
Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds
.........
437,591
528,292
28
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund
29
Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds
30
Total net assets or fund balances
(see page 17 of the
instructions)
....................
437,591
528,292
31
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances
(see page 17 of
the instructions)
..................
437,591
528,292
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree
with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)
...............
1
437,591
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a
.....................
2
90,695
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize)
3
6
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3
..........................
4
528,292
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize)
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30
.
6
528,292
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a)
List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)
(b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation
(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.)
(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a
400. ABB LTD SPONSORED ADR
2010-05-20
2013-12-12
b
100. ABBOTT LABS
2010-04-28
2013-12-02
c
100. ABBVIE INC COM
2010-04-28
2013-09-17
d
200. ANSYS INC COM
2010-09-14
2013-12-12
e
300. BARRICK GOLD CORP
2012-04-25
2013-12-02
100. BECTON DICKINSON & CO
2009-04-29
2013-12-12
100. CARMAX INC
2011-04-04
2013-05-22
100. CENOVUS ENERGY INC
2011-06-17
2013-11-15
100. CENOVUS ENERGY INC
2008-08-11
2013-11-15
200. COCA COLA CO
2010-05-25
2013-12-12
4000. DNP SELECT INCOME FUND INC
1991-11-11
2013-10-15
500. E M C CORP MASS
2012-11-19
2013-12-12
200. ECOLAB INC
2011-09-23
2013-12-12
100. ENCANA CORP
2008-08-11
2013-02-15
500. ENCANA CORP
2012-05-01
2013-02-15
200. GILEAD SCIENCES INC
2011-06-17
2013-12-12
10. GOOGLE INC CLASS A
2011-06-17
2013-12-02
10. GOOGLE INC CLASS A
2010-05-05
2013-12-12
300. IRON MOUNTAIN INC NEW
2009-12-07
2013-05-10
26. IRON MOUNTAIN INC NEW
2012-11-21
2013-05-10
300. JOHNSON CTLS INC
2011-09-23
2013-12-12
300. KAYNE ANDERSON MLP INVESTMENT CO
2011-05-11
2013-12-02
100. MCDONALDS CORP
2012-06-06
2013-06-20
200. METLIFE INC
2011-03-08
2013-12-12
150. PEPSICO INC
2011-09-23
2013-12-12
300. POLYPORE INTERNATIONAL INC
2012-05-01
2013-10-15
100. RAYTHEON INC (NEW) PFD
2011-06-17
2013-12-12
100. RAYTHEON INC (NEW) PFD
2010-09-03
2013-12-12
200. STRYKER CORP
2011-06-17
2013-12-12
100. TRACTOR SUPPLY CO
2012-12-11
2013-12-02
200. TRACTOR SUPPLY CO
2012-12-11
2013-12-12
100. UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP
2008-10-09
2013-12-12
2000. VANGUARD FIXED INC SEC HIGH YIELD CORPORATE FD ADM
2011-09-23
2013-12-02
50. VISA INC CLASS A SHARES
2011-06-17
2013-12-02
50. VISA INC CLASS A SHARES
2011-06-17
2013-12-12
25000. WALGREEN CO SENIOR NOTE DTD 07/17/2008 4
2008-08-13
2013-08-01
CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS
P
(e)
Gross sales price
(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable)
(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale
(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a
9,786
6,582
3,204
b
3,765
2,386
1,379
c
4,760
2,588
2,172
d
16,641
8,484
8,157
e
4,624
11,914
-7,290
10,506
6,106
4,400
4,755
3,205
1,550
2,913
3,400
-487
2,913
3,216
-303
7,828
5,048
2,780
37,830
34,756
3,074
11,560
12,155
-595
20,568
9,850
10,718
1,784
3,415
-1,631
8,922
10,842
-1,920
14,110
4,040
10,070
10,541
5,067
5,474
10,725
5,059
5,666
11,835
7,167
4,668
1,026
855
171
15,004
10,133
4,871
11,026
8,457
2,569
9,825
8,830
995
10,238
9,274
964
12,161
9,097
3,064
12,713
11,735
978
8,568
4,930
3,638
8,568
4,585
3,983
14,376
11,706
2,670
7,343
4,307
3,036
14,250
8,614
5,636
10,767
5,020
5,747
12,080
11,080
1,000
10,263
3,778
6,485
10,210
3,778
6,432
25,000
25,223
-223
1,153
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
3,204
b
1,379
c
2,172
d
8,157
e
-7,290
4,400
1,550
-487
-303
2,780
3,074
-595
10,718
-1,631
-1,920
10,070
5,474
5,666
4,668
171
4,871
2,569
995
964
3,064
978
3,638
3,983
2,670
3,036
5,636
5,747
1,000
6,485
6,432
-223
2
Capital gain net income or (net capital loss)
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7
2
104,255
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
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
3
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)
If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
Yes
No
If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1
Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see page 18 of the instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in)
(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions
(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets
(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2012
52,550
520,653
0.100931
2011
21,690
509,958
0.042533
2010
18,120
492,101
0.036822
2009
21,272
439,504
0.0484
2008
26,379
493,441
0.053459
2
Total
of line 1, column (d)
......................
2
0.282145
3
Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5, or by
the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years
.
.
.
3
0.056429
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2013 from Part X, line 5
.....
4
543,257
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3
.......................
5
30,655
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)
...........
6
1,068
7
Add lines 5 and 6
.........................
7
31,723
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4
..............
8
23,902
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See
the Part VI instructions.
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see page 18 of the instructions)
1a
Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here
and enter “N/A" on line 1.
Date of ruling or determination letter:
(attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b
Domestic foundations that meet the section 4940(e) requirements in Part V, check
1
2,136
here
and enter 1% of Part I, line 27b
...................
c
All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2
Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-)
2
0
3
Add lines 1 and 2
............................
3
2,136
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
2,136
6
Credits/Payments:
a
2013 estimated tax payments and 2012 overpayment credited to 2013
6a
416
b
Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source
.......
6b
c
Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)
6c
0
d
Backup withholding erroneously withheld
..........
6d
7
Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d
..............
7
416
8
Enter any
penalty
for underpayment of estimated tax.
Check here
if Form 2220 is attached.
8
0
9
Tax due.
If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter
amount owed
.......
9
1,720
10
Overpayment.
If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the
amount overpaid
...
10
11
Enter the amount of line 10 to be:
Credited to 2014 estimated tax
0
Refunded
11
0
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign?
....................
1a
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see page 19 of
the instructions for definition)?
............................
1b
No
If the answer is "Yes" to
1a
or
1b,
attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file
Form 1120-POL
for this year?
.....................
1c
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1)
On the foundation.
$
(2)
On foundation managers.
$
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.
$
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?
.......
2
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments?
If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes
....
3
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?
........
4a
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on
Form 990-T
for this year?
...................
4b
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?
.........
5
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
By language in the governing instrument, or
By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?
................
6
Yes
7
Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year?
If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c), and Part XV.
7
Yes
8a
Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
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 2013 or the taxable year beginning in 2013 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
If "Yes," complete Part XIV
.............................
9
No
10
Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year?
If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names and addresses.
10
No
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 address
14
The books are in care of
SINCLAIR WEEKS JR
Telephone no.
(978) 369-7725
Located at
100 NEWBURY COURT 502
CONCORD
MA
ZIP+4
01742
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of
Form 1041
—Check here
.........
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year
......
15
16
At any time during calendar year 2013, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over
Yes
No
a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
16
No
See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1. If "Yes", enter the name of the
foreign country
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Part VII-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
Yes
No
1a
During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
(1)
Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
Yes
No
(2)
Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
a disqualified person?
.........................
Yes
No
(3)
Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
Yes
No
(4)
Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
Yes
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)?
.................
Yes
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.)
.........
Yes
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 page 20 of the instructions)?
...
1b
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here
.........
c
Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2013?
.............
1c
No
2
Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
a
At the end of tax year 2013, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2013?
...............
Yes
No
If "Yes," list the years
20
,
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
No
c
If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to
any
of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
20
,
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?
.........................
Yes
No
b
If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2013 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 2013.)
....................
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 2013?
4b
No
5a
During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
(1)
Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
Yes
No
(2)
Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?
...............
Yes
No
(3)
Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
Yes
No
(4)
Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
in section 509(a)(1), (2), or (3), or section 4940(d)(2)? (see instructions)
........
Yes
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?
........
Yes
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
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here
.........
c
If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?
............
Yes
No
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?
........................
Yes
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?
Yes
No
b
If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction?
....
7b
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Part VIII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors
1
List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
(a)
Name and address
(b)
Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position
(c)
Compensation
(If not paid, enter
-0-)
(d)
Contributions to
employee benefit plans
and deferred compensation
(e)
Expense account,
other allowances
SINCLAIR WEEKS JR
PRESIDENT/TREASURER/DIRECTOR
8
0
100 NEWBURY COURT 502
CONCORD
,
MA
01742
WILLIAM D WEEKS
CLERK/DIRECTOR
0
0
71 WHEELWRIGHT FARM
COHASSET
,
MA
02025
MARY B WEEKS
DIRECTOR
4
0
100 NEWBURY COURT 502
CONCORD
,
MA
01742
KENNETH L HARVEY
DIRECTOR
0
0
87 PARK ROAD
FRANKLIN
,
MA
02038
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
...................
0
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
.............
0
Part IX-A
Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc.
Expenses
1
2
3
4
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Part IX-B
Summary of Program-Related Investments
(see instructions)
Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2.
Amount
1
N/A
2
All other program-related investments. See page 24 of the instructions.
3
Total.
Add lines 1 through 3
.........................
Part X
Minimum Investment Return
(All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,
see instructions.)
1
Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes:
a
Average monthly fair market value of securities
...................
1a
483,735
b
Average of monthly cash balances
.......................
1b
67,795
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)
................
1c
0
d
Total
(add lines 1a, b, and c)
.........................
1d
551,530
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
551,530
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions)
.............................
4
8,273
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets.
Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
5
543,257
6
Minimum investment return.
Enter 5% of line 5
..................
6
27,163
Part XI
Distributable Amount
(see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here
and do not complete this part.)
1
Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6
....................
1
27,163
2a
Tax on investment income for 2013 from Part VI, line 5
......
2a
2,136
b
Income tax for 2013. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)
...
2b
c
Add lines 2a and 2b
............................
2c
2,136
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1
............
3
25,027
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions
................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4
............................
5
25,027
6
Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions)
.................
6
0
7
Distributable amount
as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII,
line 1
................................
7
25,027
Part XII
Qualifying Distributions
(see instructions)
1
Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
a
Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26
..........
1a
23,902
b
Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B
..................
1b
0
2
Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes
...............................
2
0
3
Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
a
Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)
....................
3a
0
b
Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule)
.................
3b
0
4
Qualifying distributions.
Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
4
5
Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see instructions)
.................
5
0
6
Adjusted qualifying distributions.
Subtract line 5 from line 4
..............
6
23,902
Note:
The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
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Part XIII
Undistributed Income
(see instructions)
(a)
Corpus
(b)
Years prior to 2012
(c)
2012
(d)
2013
1
Distributable amount for 2013 from Part XI, line 7
25,027
2
Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2013:
a
Enter amount for 2012 only
.......
0
b
Total for prior years:
20
,
20
,
20
0
3
Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2013:
a
From 2008
......
0
b
From 2009
......
0
c
From 2010
......
0
d
From 2011
......
0
e
From 2012
......
22,234
f
Total
of lines 3a through e
........
22,234
4
Qualifying distributions for 2013 from Part
XII, line 4:
$
23,902
a
Applied to 2012, 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 2013 distributable amount
.....
23,902
e
Remaining amount distributed out of corpus
0
5
Excess distributions carryover applied to 2013.
1,125
1,125
(If an amount appears in column (d), the
same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6
Enter the net total of each column as
indicated below:
a
Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5
21,109
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 2012. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions
.............
0
f
Undistributed income for 2013. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2014
..........
0
7
Amounts treated as distributions out of
corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (see
instructions)
.............
0
8
Excess distributions carryover from 2008 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions)
...
0
9
Excess distributions carryover to 2014.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a
......
21,109
10
Analysis of line 9:
a
Excess from 2009
....
0
b
Excess from 2010
....
0
c
Excess from 2011
....
0
d
Excess from 2012
....
21,109
e
Excess from 2013
....
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Part XIV
Private Operating Foundations
(see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
1a
If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2013, enter the date of the ruling
.......
b
Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section
4942(j)(3)
or
4942(j)(5)
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)
2013
(b)
2012
(c)
2011
(d)
2010
b
85% of line 2a
.........
c
Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
line 4 for each year listed
.....
d
Amounts included in line 2c not used
directly for active conduct of exempt
activities
..........
e
Qualifying distributions made directly
for active conduct of exempt activities.
Subtract line 2d from line 2c
....
3
Complete 3a, b, or c for the
alternative test relied upon:
a
“Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1)
Value of all assets
......
(2)
Value of assets qualifying
under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)
b
“Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
of minimum investment return shown in
Part X, line 6 for each year listed
...
c
“Support" alternative test—enter:
(1)
Total support other than gross
investment income (interest,
dividends, rents, payments
on securities loans (section
512(a)(5)), or royalties)
....
(2)
Support from general public
and 5 or more exempt
organizations as provided in
section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)
....
(3)
Largest amount of support
from an exempt organization
(4)
Gross investment income
Part XV
Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
1
Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
a
List 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).)
NONE
b
List 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.
NONE
2
Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
Check here
if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. (see instructions) to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d.
a
The name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
SINCLAIR WEEKS JR
100 NEWBURY COURT 502
CONCORD
,
MA
01742
(978) 369-7725
b
The form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
WRITTEN REQUEST BY AN AUTHORIZED OFFICER DETAILING THE NATURE OF THE ORGANIZATION AND THE USE TO WHICH THE GRANT IS TO BE APPLIED.
c
Any submission deadlines:
NONE NONE
d
Any restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
NONE
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Part XV
Supplementary Information
(continued)
3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient
If recipient is an individual,
show any relationship to
any foundation manager
or substantial contributor
Foundation
status of
recipient
Purpose of grant or
contribution
Amount
Name and address (home or business)
a
Paid during the year
MA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
1154 BOYLSTON STREET
BOSTON
,
MA
02215
N/A
OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY
PRESERVE & PROMOTE HISTORY
100
SOCIETY OF THE CINCINNATI (NH)
121 MOUNT VERNON STREET
BOSTON
,
MA
02108
N/A
OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY
AMER. REVOLUTION HISTORICAL
200
SOCIETY OF THE CINCINATI (WASH DC)
2118 MASS AVENUE
WASHINGTON
,
DC
20008
N/A
OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY
AMERICAN REVOLUTION
200
EPIPHANY SCHOOL
154 CENTRE STREET
DORCHESTER
,
MA
02124
N/A
OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY
ANNUAL FUND
750
BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
301 MASS AVENUE
BOSTON
,
MA
02115
N/A
OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY
ANNUAL FUND
500
MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
465 HUNTINGTON AVENUE
BOSTON
,
MA
02115
N/A
OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY
GENERAL FUND
500
THE SALVATION ARMY
25 SHAWMUT ROAD
CANTON
,
MA
02021
N/A
OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY
GENERAL FUND
500
THE CONCORD LIONS CLUB
PO BOX 90
CONCORD
,
NH
03302
N/A
OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY
GENERAL FUND
25
MASS GERNERAL HOSPITAL
165 CAMBRIDGE STREET STE 600
BOSTON
,
MA
02114
N/A
OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY
GENERAL FUND
500
NH HISTORICAL SOCIETY
30 PARK STREET
CONCORD
,
NH
03301
N/A
OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY
EDUCATION RE NH HISTORY
100
USO
PO BOX 96860
WAHINGTON
,
DC
20077
N/A
OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY
SERVICES TO ARMED FORCES &
150
FOUNDATION FIGHTING BLINDNESS
7168 COLUMBIA GATEWAY DRIVE
COLUMBIA
,
MD
21046
N/A
OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY
BLINDNESS RESEARCH PROGRAM
150
CONCORD FREE PUBLIC LIBRIARY
129 MAIN STREET
CONCORD
,
MA
01742
N/A
OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY
GENERAL FUND
100
ARIZONA SONORA DESERT MUSEUM
2021 N KINNEY ROAD
TUCSON
,
AZ
85743
N/A
OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY
GENERAL FUND
100
LANCASTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY
226 MAIN STREET
LANCASTER
,
NH
03584
N/A
OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY
GENERAL SUPPORT
75
ARIZONA PUBLIC MEDIA
PO BOX 210067
TUCSON
,
AZ
85721
N/A
OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY
GENERAL SUPPORT
75
DOCTORS WITHOUT BOARDERS
333 SEVENTH AVENUE
NEW YORK
,
NY
10001
N/A
OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY
PROVIDE MEDICAL RELIEF
200
HILLSIDE COLLEGE
33 E COLLEGE STREET
HILLSDALE
,
MI
49242
N/A
OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY
INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT
250
HERITAGE FOUNDATION
214 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NE
WASHINGTON
,
DC
20002
N/A
OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY
GENERAL FUND
500
CONCORD CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY
PO BOX 69
CONCORD
,
MA
01742
N/A
OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY
MUSIC EDUCATION
500
MA AUDUBON SOCIETY
208 SOUTH GREAT ROAD
LINCOLN
,
MA
01773
N/A
OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY
GENERAL SUPPORT
150
CONCORD- CARLISLE COMMUNITY CHEST
111 OLD ROAD
CONCORD
,
MA
01742
N/A
OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY
GENERAL FUND
2,000
WEEKS STATE PARK
PO BOX 104
LANCASTER
,
NH
03584
N/A
OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY
LAND CONSERVATION
200
FINCA
1101 14TH STREET NW
WASHINGTON
,
DC
20005
N/A
OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY
POVERTY RELIEF THROUGHOUT
400
TRINITARIAN CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
54 WALDEN STREET
CONCORD
,
MA
01742
N/A
OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY
GENERAL FUND
1,521
NATIONAL BRAILLE PRESS
88 ST STEPHEN STREET
BOSTON
,
MA
02115
N/A
OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY
GENERAL SUPPORT
100
CONCORD LAND CONSERVATION TRUST
PO BOX 141
CONCORD
,
MA
01742
N/A
OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY
GENERAL FUND
200
COMMUNITY MUSICWORKS
1392 WASTMINISTER STREET
PROVIDENCE
,
RI
02909
N/A
OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY
MUSIC EDUCATION
200
NATURE CONSERVANCY
4245 NORTH FAIRFAX DRIVE
ARLINGTON
,
VA
22203
N/A
OTHER PUBLIC CHARITI
CONSERVATION PROJECTS
200
PERKINS BRAILLE & TALKING BOOK
LIBRARY
175 NORTH BEACON STREET
WATERTOWN
,
MA
02472
N/A
OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY
GENERAL SUPPORT
200
TUCSON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
2175 NORTH SIXTH AVENUE
TUCSON
,
AZ
85705
N/A
OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY
ANNUAL FUND
400
IMAGO DEI MIDDLE SCHOOL
PO BOX 3056
TUCSON
,
AZ
85702
N/A
OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY
EDUCATION
500
PERKINS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
175 N BEACON STREET
WATERTOWN
,
MA
02472
N/A
OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY
SUMMER OUTREACH PROGRAM
100
APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN CLUB
5 JOY STREET
BOSTON
,
MA
02108
N/A
OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY
GENERAL FUND
75
AMERICAN INDEPENDENT MUSEUM
ONE GOVERNORS LANE
EXETER
,
NH
03833
N/A
OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY
GENERAL FUND
100
BOSTON MUSEUM OF SCIENCE
SCIENCE PARK
BOSTON
,
MA
02114
N/A
OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY
GENERAL FUND
1,000
CROSSROADS FOR KIDS
119 MYRTLE STREET
DUXBURY
,
MA
02232
N/A
OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY
CAMP FOR AT RISK KIDS
1,000
JUDICIAL WATCH
SUITE 500
WASHINGTON
,
DC
20024
N/A
OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY
GENERAL FUND
200
CATO INSTITUTE
1000 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE NW
WASHINGTON
,
DC
20001
N/A
OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY
GENERAL FUND
200
WEEKS MEDICAL CENTER
173 MIDDLE STREET
LANCASTER
,
NH
03584
N/A
OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY
GENERAL FUND
1,000
SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF NH
FORESTS
54 PORTSMOUTH STREET
CONCORD
,
NH
03301
N/A
OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY
GENERAL SUPPORT
250
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE
ONE SCIENCE PARK
BOSTON
,
MA
02114
N/A
OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY
GENERAL FUND
1,000
Total
.................................
3a
16,471
b
Approved for future payment
Total
.................................
3b
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Part XVI-A
Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated.
Unrelated business income
Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514
(e)
Related or exempt
function income
(See instructions.)
1
Program service revenue:
(a)
Business code
(b)
Amount
(c)
Exclusion code
(d)
Amount
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
Fees 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
....
14
10,424
5
Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
a
Debt-financed property
........
b
Not 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
104,255
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)
..
114,692
13
Total.
Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)
..................
13
114,692
(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
Part XVI-B
Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
Line No.
Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
instructions.)
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Part XVII
Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
1
Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (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) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527?
...........
Yes
No
b
If "Yes," complete the following schedule.
(a)
Name of organization
(b)
Type of organization
(c)
Description of relationship
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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 or fiduciary) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
2014-05-13
May the IRS discuss this return
with the preparer shown below
(see instr.)?
Yes
No
Signature of officer or trustee
Date
Title
Paid Preparer Use Only
Print/Type preparer's name
WAYNE R KURPIEL
Preparer's Signature
Date
2014-05-13
Check if self-
employed
PTIN
P00107798
Firm's name
Firm's address
WELCH & FORBES LLC
45 SCHOOL STREET
BOSTON
,
MA
021083204
Firm's EIN
04-3573806
Phone no.
(617) 523-1635
Form
990-PF
(2013)
Additional Data
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Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description