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
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
bulletInformation about Form 990-PF and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990pf.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2015
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 10-01-2015 , and ending 09-30-2016
Name of foundation
Deborah Lincoln House
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)60 Cedar Street
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Belfast, ME04915
A Employer identification number

01-0226346
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(207) 338-1554
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. bullet
2. 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$6,446,256
J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books
(b) Net investment
income
(c) Adjusted net
income
(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 29,046
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 55 55  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 161,169 161,169  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 38,791
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 5,195,866
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 38,791
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... 132,788    
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 361,849 200,015  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 76,303     76,303
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 206,300     206,300
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 38,759     38,759
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... 350     350
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... 15,693     15,693
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... 47,115 47,115    
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... 23,166     23,166
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 17,505   17,505
20 Occupancy.............. 40,884     40,884
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... 353,392     353,392
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 819,467 47,115 17,505 754,847
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 294 294
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 819,761 47,115 17,505 755,141
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -457,912
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 152,900
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
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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............. 18,102 28,600 28,600
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 472,230 662,085 662,085
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)....... 4,441,355 Click to see attachment175,547 183,038
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 999,997 Click to see attachment475,441 497,790
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........   Click to see attachment4,150,797 4,682,676
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet458,902
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet225,288 251,119 Click to see attachment233,614 392,067
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 6,182,803 5,726,084 6,446,256
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 3,789 4,982
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)......... 3,789 4,982
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted.................. 6,179,014 5,721,102
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 6,179,014 5,721,102
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 6,182,803 5,726,084
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
6,179,014
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-457,912
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
5,721,102
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 30 .
6
5,721,102
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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 505 McDonalds Corp P 2011-05-12 2015-10-05
b 870 Apple Inc P 2015-10-01 2016-01-27
c 1250 American Express Co P 2015-10-01 2016-01-27
d 880 Baxter Int'l Inc. P 2000-12-31 2016-01-27
e 2705 BP PLC Spons ADR P 2000-12-31 2016-01-27
BP PLC Spons ADR P 2015-10-01 2016-01-27
880 Baxalta Inc. P 2000-12-31 2016-01-27
196 Chemours Company P 2000-12-31 2016-01-27
1450 ConocoPhillips P 2000-12-31 2016-01-27
3500 Cisco Systems, Inc P 2000-12-31 2016-01-27
225 Emerson Electric Co. P 2000-12-31 2016-01-27
2500 General Electric Corp. P 2000-12-31 2016-01-27
2280 HCP Inc Reit P 2015-10-01 2016-01-27
1325 Icon Plc P 2000-12-31 2016-01-27
2959 Intel Corp P 2000-12-31 2016-01-27
1155 Lilly Eli & Co Com P 2000-12-31 2016-01-27
995 McDonalds Corp P 2000-12-31 2016-01-27
620 3M Corp. P 2015-10-01 2016-01-27
1144 Merck & Co. P 2000-12-31 2016-01-27
990 Raytheon Company P 2015-10-01 2016-01-27
4400 Southern Company P 2000-12-31 2016-01-27
6000 AT&T Inc. P 2000-12-31 2016-01-27
1100 Target Corp P 2000-12-31 2016-01-27
987 United Technologies P 2000-12-31 2016-01-27
1636 Vodafone Group Spons ADR P 2000-12-31 2016-01-27
1789 Verizon Communications P 2000-12-31 2016-01-27
1000 Walmart Stores, Inc. P 2015-10-01 2016-01-27
1600 ExxonMobil Corp. P 2000-12-31 2016-01-27
2280 Horsehead Holding Corp. P 2000-12-31 2016-01-27
980 Du Pont EI P 2000-12-31 2016-01-27
1000 Deere & Co. P 2000-12-31 2016-01-27
1593 Deluxe Corp. P 2015-10-01 2016-01-27
1000 Duke Energy Corp. P 2000-12-31 2016-01-27
200000 GS Capital III V-Q 4.0% P 2000-12-31 2016-02-02
1213 McDonalds Corp P 2011-06-07 2016-10-05
1000 American Express Co. P 2015-10-01 2016-01-27
4109 BP PLC Spons ADR P 2000-12-31 2016-01-27
BP PLC Spons ADR P 2015-10-01 2016-01-27
1340 ConocoPhillips P 2000-12-31 2016-01-27
3000 General Electric Co. P 2000-12-31 2016-01-27
2250 HCP Inc Reit P 2015-10-01 2016-01-27
2797 Intel Corp P 2000-12-31 2016-01-27
946 Lilly Eli & Co Com P 2000-12-31 2016-01-27
787 McDonalds Corp P 2000-12-31 2016-01-27
530 3M Co. P 2015-10-01 2016-01-27
473 Merck & Co. P 2000-12-31 2016-01-27
845 Raytheon Company P 2015-10-01 2016-01-27
3600 Southern Company P 2000-12-31 2016-01-27
8000 AT&T Inc. P 2000-12-31 2016-01-27
1000 Target Corp P 2000-12-31 2016-01-27
912 United Technologies P 2000-12-31 2016-01-27
2018 Vodafone Group Spons ADR P 2000-12-31 2016-01-27
2973 Verizon Communications P 2000-12-31 2016-01-27
1400 Walmart Stores, Inc. P 2015-10-01 2016-01-27
1037 ExxonMobil Corp. P 2000-12-31 2016-01-27
ExxonMobil Corp. P 2015-10-01 2016-01-27
1369 Deluxe Corp. P 2015-10-01 2016-01-27
2300 Duke Energy Corp. P 2000-12-31 2016-01-27
Duke Energy Corp. P 2015-10-01 2016-01-27
200000 GS Capital III V-Q 4.0% P 2000-12-31 2016-02-02
154 SPDR Euro Stoxx 50 ETF P 2015-10-01 2016-08-01
199 Ishares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF P 2015-10-01 2016-08-01
229 Ishares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF P 2015-10-01 2016-08-01
485 Ishares Core S&P 500 ETF P 2015-10-01 2016-08-01
162 Vanguard Reit ETF P 2015-10-01 2016-08-01
378 Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets P 2015-10-01 2016-08-01
(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 51,196   40,380 10,816
b 82,753   102,392 -19,639
c 69,134   100,185 -31,051
d 32,511   32,102 409
e 83,850   126,684 -42,834
    408 -408
36,028   26,022 10,006
628   2,873 -2,245
53,350   103,206 -49,856
82,531   74,060 8,471
9,787   14,712 -4,925
70,971   53,269 17,702
80,860   92,692 -11,832
91,617   69,440 22,177
88,772   65,128 23,644
95,452   62,324 33,128
120,454   81,119 39,335
91,070   102,136 -11,066
58,646   48,674 9,972
118,561   106,138 12,423
210,207   173,292 36,915
213,246   156,652 56,594
78,638   72,619 6,019
85,501   101,868 -16,367
52,125   80,381 -28,256
87,853   71,794 16,059
64,762   84,821 -20,059
122,531   116,107 6,424
492   34,780 -34,288
52,273   53,622 -1,349
74,612   85,910 -11,298
82,319   105,206 -22,887
72,701   64,268 8,433
134,800   174,500 -39,700
122,986   99,356 23,630
55,307   80,150 -24,843
127,371   179,338 -51,967
    620 -620
49,303   95,378 -46,075
85,166   63,923 21,243
79,796   91,337 -11,541
83,912   61,503 22,409
78,179   51,062 27,117
95,273   64,112 31,161
77,850   87,312 -9,462
24,248   20,149 4,099
101,196   90,594 10,602
171,988   136,795 35,193
284,328   210,066 74,262
71,489   66,018 5,471
79,004   94,128 -15,124
64,296   99,290 -34,994
145,995   110,578 35,417
90,667   118,746 -28,079
79,416   62,863 16,553
455     455
70,744   90,414 -19,670
167,211   158,770 8,441
6,440     6,440
134,800   174,500 -39,700
4,940   4,989 -49
30,863   25,632 5,231
27,881   23,116 4,765
105,623   92,941 12,682
14,956   12,416 2,540
13,952   11,215 2,737
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       10,816
b       -19,639
c       -31,051
d       409
e       -42,834
      -408
      10,006
      -2,245
      -49,856
      8,471
      -4,925
      17,702
      -11,832
      22,177
      23,644
      33,128
      39,335
      -11,066
      9,972
      12,423
      36,915
      56,594
      6,019
      -16,367
      -28,256
      16,059
      -20,059
      6,424
      -34,288
      -1,349
      -11,298
      -22,887
      8,433
      -39,700
      23,630
      -24,843
      -51,967
      -620
      -46,075
      21,243
      -11,541
      22,409
      27,117
      31,161
      -9,462
      4,099
      10,602
      35,193
      74,262
      5,471
      -15,124
      -34,994
      35,417
      -28,079
      16,553
      455
      -19,670
      8,441
      6,440
      -39,700
      -49
      5,231
      4,765
      12,682
      2,540
      2,737
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 38,791
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 -153,331
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)
If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in)
(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions
(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets
(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2014      
2013      
2012      
2011      
2010      
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
2  
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
 
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
 
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
 
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
 
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
 
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
 
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 Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter: 1995-10-04(attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 N/A
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3  
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  
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a  
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  
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. 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  
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 2015 estimated taxBullet   RefundedBullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
No
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 XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bullet
    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 2015 or the taxable year beginning in 2015 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
    Yes
     
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletDiane F Martin Telephone no.bullet (207) 338-1554

    Located atbullet60 Cedar StreetBelfastME ZIP+4bullet04915
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.......bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2015, 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 instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
    No
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?.............
    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 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............
    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
     
    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.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2015 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 2015.)..................
    3b
     
    No
    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 2015?
    4b
     
    No
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 6
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 6
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
    No
    Form 990-PF (2015)
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    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 7
    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
    Rhonda Scribner Director
    1.00
    0    
    7 Edgecomb Road
    Belfast,ME04915
    Anne Abercombie Director
    1.00
    0    
    100 Cliff Road
    Northport,ME04849
    Michael Weaver Director
    1.00
    0    
    60 Cedar Street
    Belfast,ME04915
    Michael Nickerson Treasurer
    2.00
    0    
    PO Box 211
    Belfast,ME04915
    Charles J Pray Vice President
    1.00
    0    
    971 Waterville Rd
    Waldo,ME04915
    Diane Martin Admtrtr/Ast Sec
    40.00
    71,282 5,021  
    58 Bicknell Road
    Belmont,ME04952
    Cathy Reynolds Director
    1.00
    0    
    115 Poors Mill Road
    Morrill,ME04952
    Sharron Walsh Secretary
    1.00
    0    
    97 Dockside Walsh
    Belfast,ME04915
    Marjorie Crowley Director
    1.00
    0    
    13 Griffin St
    Northport,ME04849
    Ed Varney President
    1.00
    0    
    45 Woodacres Dr
    Northport,ME04849
    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  
    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 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 Operation of state-licensed boarding facility for elderly women 755,141
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
    Form 990-PF (2015)
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    Form 990-PF (2015)
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    5,424,224
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    598,772
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    6,022,996
    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
    6,022,996
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    90,345
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    5,932,651
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    296,633
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
     
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
     
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
     
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
     
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
     
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
     
    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
    755,141
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-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 V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    755,141
    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
     
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    755,141
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 9
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus
    (b)
    Years prior to 2014
    (c)
    2014
    (d)
    2015
    1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Part XI, line 7  
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010......  
    b From 2011......  
    c From 2012......  
    d From 2013......  
    e From 2014......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........  
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$  
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....
     
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........
     
    d Applied to 2015 distributable amount.....  
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015.    
    (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 2014. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............
     
    f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........
     
    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) .......
     
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...
     
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
     
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011....  
    b Excess from 2012....  
    c Excess from 2013....  
    d Excess from 2014....  
    e Excess from 2015....  
    Form 990-PF (2015)
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    Form 990-PF (2015)
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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 2015, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
    1973-12-13
    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) 2015 (b) 2014 (c) 2013 (d) 2012
    0       0
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....
    755,141 662,552 585,321 575,883 2,578,897
    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 ....
    755,141 662,552 585,321 575,883 2,578,897
    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...
    197,755 209,946 223,955 221,852 853,508
    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.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 11
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    Foundation
    status of
    recipient
    Purpose of grant or
    contribution
    Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    Various Organizations
    60 Cedar Street
    Belfast,ME04915
    None N/A Support of Organization 294
    Total .................................bullet 3a 294
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2015)
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    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code
    (b)
    Amount
    (c)
    Exclusion code
    (d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........
        14 55  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 161,169  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6
    Net rental income or (loss) from personal property
             
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............
        18 38,791  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue:
    aMiscellaneous Income
            922
    bResident Assignments         131,866
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   200,015 132,788
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13332,803
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow
    Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    11 The organization is a lifetime care facility for elderly women. Upon entering the home, residents assign assets and future income to the Deborah Lincoln House. The organization is responsible for meeting all support and medical needs of the residents.
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 13
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) 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?...........
    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 2017-01-27 Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's nameMichael L Nickerson CPA MSFP Preparer's Signature   Date   PTIN P01232716
    Firm's name SmallBulletNickerson PA
     
    Firm's EIN SmallBullet  
    Firm's address SmallBulletPO Box 211
     
    Belfast, ME049150211
    Phone no. (207) 338-2770
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