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                        ANNUAL REPORT

 
                  NEW YORK TAX-EXEMPT FUND
 
                  CONNECTICUT TAX-EXEMPT FUND
 
                  MASSACHUSETTS TAX-EXEMPT FUND
 
                  CALIFORNIA TAX-EXEMPT FUND
 
                  NEW JERSEY TAX-EXEMPT FUND

                       FOR THE YEAR ENDED
                          MAY 31, 1995
                    
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                       REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
 
    To the Shareholders and the Board of Trustees of Reserve New York Tax-Exempt
Trust--New York Fund and Reserve Tax-Exempt Trust--Connecticut, Massachusetts,
California and New Jersey Funds:
 
    We have audited the accompanying statements of net assets of Reserve New
York Tax-Exempt Trust--New York Fund and the Connecticut, Massachusetts,
California and New Jersey Funds (four of the series constituting Reserve
Tax-Exempt Trust) and the statements of assets and liabilities of the
Connecticut and California Funds, as of May 31, 1995, and the related statements
of operations, the statements of changes in net assets and the financial
highlights for each of the periods presented. These financial statements and
financial highlights are the responsibility of the respective Trust's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements and financial highlights based on our audits.
 
    We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial
highlights are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of May
31, 1995 by correspondence with the custodian. An audit also includes assessing
the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as
well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that
our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
    In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred
to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of
Reserve New York Tax-Exempt Trust--New York Fund and the Connecticut,
Massachusetts, California and New Jersey Funds of Reserve Tax-Exempt Trust as of
May 31, 1995, the results of their operations, the changes in their net assets
and their financial highlights for the periods referred to above, in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles.
 
                                                      COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.
 
New York, New York
June 23, 1995
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                RESERVE NEW YORK TAX-EXEMPT TRUST--NEW YORK FUND
 
                     STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS--MAY 31, 1995
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                    PRINCIPAL
                                                                                                    AMOUNT
                                                                                     MATURITY        (IN           VALUE
                              DESCRIPTION OF SECURITY                                  DATE         THOUSANDS)    (NOTE 1)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------      ------      ------------
<S>                                                                                 <C>             <C>         <C>
Akron Central School District BAN, 5%..............................................  9/13/1995      $2,000      $  2,072,815
Babylon IDA for General Microwave Corporation, 3.40%(a)............................  10/1/1999       1,800         1,806,305
Bleecker HDC Terrace Apt Project S85, 4.40%(a).....................................   7/1/2015       2,590         2,610,907
Buffalo RAN, 5%....................................................................  7/12/1995       3,000         3,075,714
Cattaragus County IDR for Park Centre Development Project, 4.90%(a)................   1/1/2000         665           670,931
Chautauqua County IDR for Greater Buffalo Press Project, 4.15%(a)..................   1/1/2000       1,700         1,713,003
Commack Union Free School District TAN, 4.25%......................................  6/30/1995       1,800         1,866,405
Deer Park Union Free School District TAN, 4.25%....................................  6/28/1995       2,000         2,078,933
Dutchess County IDR for M&R Associates Series 1984, 3.80%(a).......................  12/1/2002         420           424,115
Eagle Tax-Exempt Trust Certificates of Participation Series 1994 C2, 4.20%(a)......  6/15/2018       3,000         3,058,380
Guilderland IDA for North Eastern Industrial Park Series 1993 A, 3.40%(a)..........  12/1/2008       3,700         3,713,472
Hempstead BAN Series D, 4.50%......................................................  8/17/1995       3,000         3,109,685
Islip BAN, 4.50%...................................................................  8/22/1995       2,000         2,071,506
Jefferson County IDA for Watertown Carthage, 4.22%(a)..............................  12/1/2012       3,500         3,512,544
Liverpool Central School District BAN, 3.65%.......................................  6/23/1995         900           930,147
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Commuter Facilities Revenue Bonds Series
  1991, 3.35%(a)...................................................................   7/1/2021       5,500         5,519,386
Monroe County BAN Series B, 4.35%..................................................   6/9/1995         860           884,354
Montgomery County IDR for Service Merchandise Co., 4.15%(a)........................ 12/31/2024       1,600         1,603,093
Nassau County BAN Series D, 4.75%..................................................  8/15/1995       1,000         1,036,085
Nassau County GOB, 5.625%.......................................................... 10/15/1995       1,380         1,396,550
New York City Custodial Receipts Series A31, 4.85%(a)..............................   8/1/2001       4,000         4,062,208
New York City GOB Series A4, 4.20%(a)..............................................   8/1/2021       1,100         1,104,016
New York City GOB Series A7, 4.50%(a)..............................................   8/1/2020       1,900         1,907,158
New York City GOB Series A9, 4.10%(a)..............................................   8/1/2018       1,800         1,806,751
New York City GOB Series A10, 4.10%(a).............................................   8/1/2016       2,000         2,007,501
New York City GOB Series B6, 4.45%(a)..............................................  8/15/2005       1,000         1,003,818
New York City GOB Series C, 4.20%(a)...............................................   8/1/1995         600           602,218
</TABLE>
 
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                RESERVE NEW YORK TAX-EXEMPT TRUST--NEW YORK FUND
 
               STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS--MAY 31, 1995--(CONTINUED)
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                    PRINCIPAL
                                                                                                    AMOUNT
                                                                                     MATURITY        (IN           VALUE
                              DESCRIPTION OF SECURITY                                  DATE         THOUSANDS)    (NOTE 1)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------      ------      ------------
<S>                                                                                 <C>             <C>         <C>
New York City GOB Series C, 4.20%(a)...............................................   8/1/1996      $  200      $    200,739
New York City GOB Series C4, 4.20%(a)..............................................   8/1/1996       2,300         2,308,504
New York City GOB Series C4, 4.20%(a)..............................................   8/1/1997       2,400         2,408,873
New York City GOB Series C5, 4.20%(a)..............................................   8/1/1998         200           200,739
New York City GOB Series C5, 4.20%(a)..............................................   8/1/2000         300           301,109
New York City GOB Series C-99, 4.20%(a)............................................   8/1/1999         300           301,109
New York City GOB Series D, 4.10%(a)...............................................   8/1/1995       1,100         1,104,010
New York City GOB Series E2, 4.10%(a)..............................................   8/1/2020       2,300         2,308,494
New York City GOB Series E2, 4.10%(a)..............................................   8/1/2021         300           301,108
New York City GOB Series E3, 4.20%(a)..............................................  5/15/1997         300           301,109
New York City GOB Series E4, 4%(a).................................................   8/1/2022         600           602,165
New York City GOB Series E5, 4.10%(a)..............................................   8/1/2009         300           301,108
New York City GOB Series E5, 4.10%(a)..............................................   8/1/2010         700           702,585
New York City GOB Series E5, 4.10%(a)..............................................   8/1/2016         200           200,739
New York City GOB Series E5, 4.10%(a)..............................................   8/1/2017         600           602,216
New York City GOB Series E5, 4.10%(a)..............................................   8/1/2018       1,300         1,304,801
New York City GOB Series E5, 4.10%(a)..............................................   8/1/2019         300           301,108
New York City GOB Series 95B, 4.45%(a).............................................  8/15/2022       1,100         1,104,200
New York City HDC for Carnegie Park Project, 4.50%(a)..............................  12/1/2016       1,410         1,426,507
New York City HDC for Columbus Green Project, 4.50%(a).............................  12/1/2009         900           910,536
New York City HDC for Parkgate Tower, 3.50%(a).....................................  12/1/2007       3,365         3,376,985
New York City HDC for 96th Street Project 1990 Series A, 3.70%(a)..................   8/1/2015       4,800         4,817,560
New York City IDR for Calhoun School, Inc. Project, 3.70%(a).......................   5/1/2020       1,300         1,304,238
New York City RAN, 4.75%...........................................................  6/30/1995       2,000         2,075,771
New York State BAN Series Q, 4.10%.................................................  7/11/1995       2,000         2,005,167
New York State ERD/PCR for New York State Electric and Gas Series 85B, 4.10%(a).... 10/15/2015       2,000         2,010,082
New York State ERD/PCR for Orange Rockland Utilities, 3.35%(a).....................  10/1/2014       1,000         1,003,578
New York State ERD/PCR for Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation, 3.90%(a)........  10/1/2014       3,000         3,009,937
New York State ERD/PCR for LILCO Series 85B, 4.70%(a)..............................   3/1/2016       3,000         3,035,250
New York State HFR for Liberty View Apartments Project, 3.85%(a)...................  11/1/2005       3,350         3,362,698
New York State Job Development Authority Series F, 4.10%(a)........................   3/1/1999         670           672,333
New York State Local Government Assistance Revenue Bonds Series 1993 A, 3.30%(a)...   4/1/2022       5,600         5,619,500
New York State Mortgage Agency Revenue Anticipation Warrants 12th Series,
  4.50%(a).........................................................................  10/1/2012       5,470         5,511,032
North Hempstead Solid Waste Management Authority Series 93 A, 3.35%(a).............   2/1/2012       2,000         2,007,159
Oneida School District BAN Series 1994, 4%.........................................  6/16/1995       2,070         2,149,668
Onondaga County IDR for Edge Comb Metals Project, 3.90%(a).........................  11/1/2009       1,100         1,104,139
Onondaga County IDR for McLane Co. Project, 4.40%(a)...............................  11/1/2004       3,260         3,273,669
Onondaga County IDR for Pass and Seymour, Inc. Project, 4.20%(a)...................  6/15/1997       1,900         1,903,717
Puerto Rico Government Development Bank, 4%........................................  6/13/1995       3,000         3,004,932
Puerto Rico Municipal Finance Loan Repayment Revenue Bonds for Series A, 4.75%.....   7/1/1995       1,000         1,020,409
Rochester BAN Series 1, 5.25%......................................................  3/12/1996       2,000         2,033,366
Sachem Central School District TAN, 4.375%.........................................  6/29/1995       2,000         2,080,181
Sachem Central School District TAN, 4.50%..........................................  6/29/1995       2,000         2,082,586
Suffolk County TAN, 5.25%..........................................................  8/15/1995       2,000         2,044,872
Suffolk County TAN, 4.50%..........................................................  9/14/1995       2,000         2,064,435
Syracuse IDR for General Accident Insurance Co. Project, 4.25%(a)..................  12/1/2003       4,550         4,646,688
Triboro Bridge and Tunnel Authority Special Obligation Revenue Bonds Series 1994,
  3.30%(a).........................................................................   1/1/2024       2,200         2,207,781
Westchester County IDR for M and F Associates Project, 4.90%(a)....................   7/1/2000       2,000         2,017,839
Westchester County TAN, 5%......................................................... 12/14/1995       2,000         2,034,072
William Floyd Union Free School District TAN, 4.75%................................  6/30/1995       4,000         4,108,450
Wyoming County IDR for KN Aronson Inc. Project, 4.58%..............................   8/1/1995       1,000         1,004,111
Yonkers IDR for Consumers Union facility, 3.25%(a).................................   7/1/2024       1,000         1,003,263
                                                                                                                ------------
Total New York Fund Investments (99.69%) (Cost $150,713,697).......................                              152,435,227
Other assets, less liabilities (.31%)..............................................                                  470,741
                                                                                                                ------------
NET ASSETS (100%) equivalent to $1.00 net asset value, offering and redemption
  prices per share on 152,905,968 shares of beneficial interest of $.001 par value
  outstanding......................................................................                             $152,905,968
                                                                                                                 ===========
</TABLE>
 
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(a) The interest rate is subject to change periodically. The rates shown were in
    effect at May 31, 1995. Securities payable on demand are collateralized by
    bank letters of credit or other bank credit agreements.
 
                       SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
 
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                   RESERVE TAX-EXEMPT TRUST--CONNECTICUT FUND
 
                     STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS--MAY 31, 1995
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                     PRINCIPAL
                                                                                                     AMOUNT
                                                                                      MATURITY        (IN           VALUE
                              DESCRIPTION OF SECURITY                                   DATE         THOUSANDS)   (NOTE 1)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----------      ------      -----------
<S>                                                                                  <C>             <C>         <C>
Connecticut DAI for Allen Group Inc., 4.15%(a)......................................   2/1/2013      $  800      $   802,820
Connecticut DAI for Conco Medical Co. Project Series 85, 3.90%(a)...................  11/1/2005         400          401,319
Connecticut DAI for General Accident Insurance Co., 4.25%(a)........................  12/1/2013       1,700        1,736,125
Connecticut DAI for Jewish Community Center of Greater New Haven, 3.70%(a)..........   9/1/2017         300          300,882
Connecticut DAI for Martin Brower Corp. Series 1985, 3.20%(a).......................   5/1/2005         370          371,284
Connecticut DAI for Rafferty Brown Steel Co. Project Series 85, 4.41%(a)............   7/1/1995         700          702,622
Connecticut DAI for Regional YMCA Project, 4.40%(a).................................   6/1/2008         462          463,726
Connecticut DAI for Trudy Corporation Project, 4.10%(a).............................   9/1/2009         600          602,089
Connecticut DAI for Zotos International Project, 4.35%(a)...........................  12/1/2004       1,190        1,194,396
Connecticut Development Authority Airport Facilities Industrial Revenue Bonds for RK
  Bradley Hotel Association, 4.05%(a)...............................................  12/1/2020       1,200        1,204,772
Connecticut Development Authority Health Care Revenue Bonds for Independent Living
  Project 1990 Series, 3.45%(a).....................................................   7/1/2015       1,145        1,149,210
Connecticut Development Authority PCR for Central Vermont Public Service,
  3.85%(a)..........................................................................  12/1/2015       1,200        1,203,924
Connecticut Development Authority PCR for Connecticut Light and Power Project Series
  1993a, 3.40%(a)...................................................................   9/1/2028       1,300        1,304,840
Connecticut Development Authority PCR for Western Massachusetts Electric Co.,
  3.75%(a)..........................................................................   9/1/2028       1,200        1,204,396
Connecticut GOE Series B, 3.55%(a)..................................................   6/1/1996       1,300        1,304,828
Connecticut HEF for Bridgeport Hospital Series B, 3.45%(a)..........................   7/1/2025       1,000        1,003,249
Connecticut HEF for Charlotte Hospital Series B, 4.10%(a)...........................   7/1/2010         300          301,145
Connecticut HEF for Kingswood Oxford School Issue Series A, 4.40%(a)................   2/1/2009         700          702,616
Connecticut HEF for Pomfret School Issue Series A, 3.55%(a).........................   7/1/2024       1,385        1,389,756
Connecticut HEF for Yale New Haven Hospital Series E, 8.60%(a)......................   7/1/1999         200          211,914
Connecticut State Special Assessment Unemployment Compensation RAW, Series C,
  3.85%(a).......................................................................... 11/15/2001       2,000        2,032,119
Connecticut State Special Assessment Unemployment Compensation Revenue Bonds Series
  1993B, 3.65%(a)...................................................................  11/1/2001       1,000        1,003,771
Connecticut State Special Tax Transportation Infrastructure Revenue Bonds,
  3.40%(a)..........................................................................  12/1/2010         900          903,565
Glastonbury BAN, 4.25%..............................................................  6/15/1995       1,000        1,020,535
Hartford Redevelopment Agency MHR for Underwood Towers Project, 4.10%(a)............   6/1/2020       1,300        1,304,960
Norwich BAN, 4.65%..................................................................  10/5/1995         210          216,680
Puerto Rico Industrial, Medical, Higher Education and Environmental RAW for Reynolds
  Metals, 4%(a).....................................................................   9/1/2013         700          707,171
Redding BAN, 4.32%.................................................................. 10/25/1995         500          513,225
Shelton BAN, 4.50%..................................................................  8/15/1995       1,000        1,013,887
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Total Connecticut Fund Investments (98.67%) (Cost $26,073,542)......................                              26,271,826
Other assets, less liabilities, (1.33%).............................................                                 354,132
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NET ASSETS (100%) equivalent to $1.00 net asset value, offering and redemption
  prices per share on 26,625,958 shares of beneficial interest of $.001 par value
  outstanding.......................................................................                             $26,625,958
                                                                                                                  ==========
</TABLE>
 
---------------
(a) The interest rate is subject to change periodically. The rates shown were in
    effect at May 31, 1995. Securities payable on demand are collateralized by
    bank letters of credit or other bank credit agreements.
 
                  RESERVE TAX-EXEMPT TRUST--MASSACHUSETTS FUND
 
                     STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS--MAY 31, 1995
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                     PRINCIPAL
                                                                                                     AMOUNT
                                                                                     MATURITY        (IN           VALUE
                              DESCRIPTION OF SECURITY                                  DATE          THOUSANDS)  (NOTE 1)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------       ----       -----------
<S>                                                                                  <C>             <C>        <C>
Billerica Federal Aid RAN, 4.48%.................................................... 7/24/1995       $324       $   329,317
Framingham IDA for Perini Corp., 3.60%(a)........................................... 9/30/2005        300           301,141
Lincoln BAN, 4%.....................................................................  7/6/1995        400           414,577
Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority 1995 Series A GOB, 5.50%........................  3/1/1996        700           714,429
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority General Transit System 84-A RAW,
  4.40%(a)..........................................................................  3/1/2014        500           505,500
Massachusetts Dedicated Income Tax Bonds Series B, 4.15%(a)......................... 12/1/1997        200           200,726
Massachusetts Dedicated Income Tax Bonds Series D, 4.15%............................  6/1/1995        100           100,363
Massachusetts Dedicated Income Tax Bonds Series E, 4.15%(a)......................... 12/1/1997        300           301,090
Massachusetts GOB, 5%............................................................... 6/15/1995        700           718,645
Massachusetts HEF for Capital Asset Program Series G-1, 3.20%(a)....................  1/1/2019        300           300,961
</TABLE>
 
                       SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
 
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                  RESERVE TAX-EXEMPT TRUST--MASSACHUSETTS FUND
 
               STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS--MAY 31, 1995--(CONTINUED)
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                     PRINCIPAL
                                                                                                     AMOUNT
                                                                                     MATURITY        (IN           VALUE
                              DESCRIPTION OF SECURITY                                  DATE          THOUSANDS)  (NOTE 1)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------       ----       -----------
<S>                                                                                  <C>             <C>        <C>
Massachusetts HEF for Boston University Series H, 4.10%(a).......................... 12/1/2015       $400       $   402,471
Massachusetts HEF for Capital Asset Program Series E, 3.60%(a)......................  1/1/2035        400           401,437
Massachusetts HEF for Harvard University, 3.50%(a)..................................  8/1/2017        200           200,696
Massachusetts HEF for Harvard University, 3.50%(a)..................................  2/1/2016        187           187,651
Massachusetts HEF for Mount IDA College Series A, 3.75%(a)..........................  7/1/2018        500           501,611
Massachusetts HEF for Wellesley College Series E, 3.10%(a)..........................  7/1/2022        400           401,388
Massachusetts HEF for Williams College Series E, 3.40%(a)...........................  8/1/2014        800           802,907
Massachusetts IDA for KRH Rolls Inc. Project Series 1988, 4.15%(a)..................  5/1/2006        400           402,937
Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Series 1994 C, 3.45%(a)..................  7/1/2019        400           401,439
Puerto Rico Municipal Finance Agency Series A RAW, 4.75%............................  7/1/1995        750           765,307
Saugus BAN, 4.50%................................................................... 8/24/1995        535           548,030
Winchester GOB, 5.75%...............................................................  7/1/1995        400           410,380
Yarmouth RAN, 4.24%.................................................................  9/5/1995        700           707,343
                                                                                                                -----------
Total Massachusetts Fund Investments (98.54%) (Cost $9,919,550).....................                             10,020,346
Other assets, less liabilities (1.46%)..............................................                                148,639
                                                                                                                -----------
NET ASSETS (100%) equivalent to $1.00 net asset value, offering and redemption price
  per share on 10,168,985 shares of beneficial interest of $.001 par value
  outstanding.......................................................................                            $10,168,985
                                                                                                                 ==========
</TABLE>
 
---------------
(a) The interest rate is subject to change periodically. The rates shown were in
    effect at May 31, 1995. Securities payable on demand are collateralized by
    bank letters of credit or other bank credit agreements.
 
                   RESERVE TAX-EXEMPT TRUST--CALIFORNIA FUND
 
                     STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS--MAY 31, 1995
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                     PRINCIPAL
                                                                                                     AMOUNT
                                                                                      MATURITY        (IN           VALUE
                              DESCRIPTION OF SECURITY                                   DATE         THOUSANDS)   (NOTE 1)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----------      ------      -----------
<S>                                                                                  <C>             <C>         <C>
Anaheim Certificate of Participation, 3.50%(a)......................................   8/1/2019      $  350      $   354,507
California HFA for Sutter Health Series 1990 B, 4.20%(a)............................   3/1/2020         600          602,181
California PCR for Pacific G&E, 4.05%(a)............................................  11/1/2008         400          401,331
California RAN Series A, 5%.........................................................  6/28/1995       1,000        1,041,513
California State RAW Series C, 5.75%................................................  4/25/1996         600          635,750
Irvine Ranch Water District Waterworks Bonds Elections 1988, 4.25%(a)............... 11/15/2013         200          200,754
Lancaster MHR for Westwood Park Apartments 1985, 4%(a)..............................  12/1/2007         500          501,915
Los Angeles Community Redevelopment Agency for Baldwin Hills, 3.60%(a)..............  12/1/2014         400          401,382
Los Angeles for Promenade Towers Series 1989, 4.30%(a)..............................   4/1/2009         400          403,106
Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority IDA for General Revenue Union
  Station Gateway Series 1995A, 4.30%(a)............................................   7/1/2025         700          702,647
Los Angeles TRAN, 4.50%.............................................................  6/30/1995         400          416,635
Orange County Apartment Development Revenue Bonds Issue A of 1991, the Lakes Project
  3.85%, Letter of Credit with Citibank(a)..........................................  12/1/2006         500          501,877
Orange County Sanitation District Capital Improvement Program 1990-92, 4.50% Letter
  of Credit with National Westminster(a)............................................   8/1/2015         200          200,805
Pico Rivera Community Redevelopment Agency for Rainer Fund Crossroads Plaza Project,
  3.55%(a)..........................................................................  12/1/2010         500          501,737
Puerto Rico Development Bank, 4%....................................................  6/13/1995       1,000        1,001,644
San Diego MHR for Series 88A, 5.85%(a)..............................................  12/1/2007         790          801,649
Santa Ana HDC for Mercury S&L, 4.275%(a)............................................  11/1/2005         500          503,930
</TABLE>
 
                       SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
 
                                        5
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                   RESERVE TAX-EXEMPT TRUST--CALIFORNIA FUND
 
               STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS--MAY 31, 1995--(CONTINUED)
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                     PRINCIPAL
                                                                                                     AMOUNT
                                                                                      MATURITY        (IN           VALUE
                              DESCRIPTION OF SECURITY                                   DATE         THOUSANDS)   (NOTE 1)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----------      ------      -----------
<S>                                                                                  <C>             <C>         <C>
Santa Clara Power Electric Revenue Bonds Series 85C, 3.40%(a).......................   7/1/2010      $  300      $   301,081
Upland MHR Community Redevelopment Bonds, 4.40%(a)..................................   3/1/2014         200          202,277
Upland MHR Community Redevelopment Bonds Series B, 4.40%(a).........................   3/1/2014         100          101,139
West Covina TRAN, 4.50%.............................................................  8/31/1995         500          518,685
                                                                                                                 -----------
Total California Fund Investments (92.87%) (Cost $10,149,136).......................                              10,296,545
Other assets, less liabilities (7.13%)..............................................                                 791,067
                                                                                                                 -----------
NET ASSETS (100%) equivalent to $1.00 net asset value, offering and redemption
  prices per share on 11,087,612 shares of beneficial interest of $.001 par value
  outstanding.......................................................................                             $11,087,612
                                                                                                                  ==========
</TABLE>
 
---------------
(a) The interest rate is subject to change periodically. The rates shown were in
    effect at May 31, 1995. Securities payable on demand are collateralized by
    bank letters of credit or other bank credit agreements.
 
                   RESERVE TAX-EXEMPT TRUST--NEW JERSEY FUND
 
                     STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS--MAY 31, 1995
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                    PRINCIPAL
                                                                                                    AMOUNT
                                                                                     MATURITY        (IN           VALUE
                              DESCRIPTION OF SECURITY                                  DATE         THOUSANDS)   (NOTE 1)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------      ------      -----------
<S>                                                                                 <C>             <C>         <C>
Bayonne Temporary Notes, 4.35%.....................................................  9/15/1995      $  900      $   926,196
Bloomingdale GOB, 5.50%............................................................  3/22/1995         110          112,115
Brick Township General Improvement Bonds, 5.35%....................................   3/1/1996         330          336,410
Clifton BAN, 3.68%.................................................................  6/30/1995         500          516,752
Dover General Improvement Bonds Series A, 5.40%....................................  3/15/1996         400          407,288
Engelwood RAN, 3.87%...............................................................  7/19/1995         300          309,723
Ewing Township BAN, 5.04%.......................................................... 10/27/1995         695          707,404
Jersey City School Promissory Notes, 5.125%........................................   3/8/1996         500          507,551
Montvale TAN, 4.40%................................................................   1/9/1996         500          503,350
New Jersey EDA for Economic Growth Bond Series F, 4%(a)............................   8/1/2014         840          843,090
New Jersey EDA for IMTT Dock, 4.10%(a).............................................  12/1/2027       1,700        1,706,160
New Jersey EDA for IMTT Dock, 4.15%(a).............................................  12/1/2027         700          702,566
New Jersey EDA for St. Peters School Series 1995, 4.10%(a).........................   1/1/2010       1,375        1,380,159
New Jersey EDA for Volvo of American Corp, 4.708%(a)...............................  12/1/2004       1,700        1,719,981
New Jersey Economic Recovery Notes, 4.45%(a).......................................   8/1/2008       1,000        1,004,044
New Jersey GOB Series D, 4.20%.....................................................  2/15/1996         170          172,102
New Jersey TRAN Series A, 5%.......................................................  6/15/1995       1,600        1,639,088
New Jersey TRAN, 4.35%.............................................................  6/14/1995       1,000        1,001,788
New Jersey Turnpike Authority Series 91D, 3.25%(a).................................   1/1/2018         700          710,459
Newark State Aid School Bonds, 8.50%...............................................  10/1/1995         435          447,558
North Brunswick BAN, 4.50%.........................................................  8/16/1995         500          503,742
Puerto Rico Building Authority Public Education and Health Facilities Series E & F,
  8.60%(a).........................................................................   7/1/1997         250          264,856
Puerto Rico Industrial, Medical, Higher Education and Environmental PCR Facilities
  Finance Authority, 3.50%(a)......................................................  12/1/2015         800          802,915
Puerto Rico Pre-Refunded Electrical Power Authority Series J, 9%(a)................   7/1/2005         205          219,580
Saddle Brook BAN, 4.30%............................................................  6/16/1995         500          504,538
</TABLE>
 
                       SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
 
                                        6
<PAGE>   7
 
                   RESERVE TAX-EXEMPT TRUST--NEW JERSEY FUND
 
               STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS--MAY 31, 1995--(CONTINUED)
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                    PRINCIPAL
                                                                                                    AMOUNT
                                                                                     MATURITY        (IN           VALUE
                              DESCRIPTION OF SECURITY                                  DATE         THOUSANDS)   (NOTE 1)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------      ------      -----------
<S>                                                                                 <C>             <C>         <C>
Union County BAN, 4.71%............................................................  6/30/1995      $  500      $   511,801
Voorhees BAN Series D, 4.30%.......................................................   6/1/1995         300          307,920
                                                                                                                -----------
Total New Jersey Fund Investments (86.86%) (Cost $18,541,798)......................                              18,769,136
Other assets, less liabilities, (13.14%)...........................................                               2,838,114
                                                                                                                -----------
NET ASSETS (100%) equivalent to $1.00 net asset value, offering and redemption
  prices per share on 21,607,250 shares of beneficial interest of $.001 par value
  outstanding......................................................................                             $21,607,250
                                                                                                                 ==========
</TABLE>
 
---------------
(a) The interest rate is subject to change periodically. The rates shown were in
    effect at May 31, 1995. Securities payable on demand are collateralized by
    bank letters of credit or other bank credit agreements.
 
SECURITY TYPE ABBREVIATIONS:
 
BAN  -- Bond Anticipation Notes
DAI  -- Development Authority Industrial Development Refunding Bonds
EDA  -- Economic Development Authority Revenue Bonds
ERD  -- Energy Research and Development Authority
GOB  -- General Obligation Bonds
GOE  -- General Obligation Economic Recovery Notes
HDC  -- Housing Development Corporation Bonds
HEF  -- Health and Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds
HFA  -- Health Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds
HFH  -- Housing Finance Authority Housing Mortgage Finance Program Bonds
HFR  -- Housing Finance Agency Revenue Bonds
IDA  -- Industrial Development Authority Revenue Bonds
IDR  -- Industrial Development Agency Revenue Bonds
MHR  -- Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds
PCR  -- Pollution Control Revenue Bonds
RAN  -- Revenue Anticipation Notes
RAW  -- Revenue Anticipation Warrants
TAN  -- Tax Anticipation Notes
TRAN -- Tax & Revenue Anticipation Notes
 
                       SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
 
                                        7
<PAGE>   8
 
                       RESERVE TAX-EXEMPT TRUST ("TRUST")
 
               STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES--MAY 31, 1995
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                 CALIFORNIA
                                                                                                    FUND
                                                                                                 -----------
<S>                                                                                              <C>
ASSETS:
  Investments, at value (identified cost--$10,149,136).......................................... $10,296,545
  Cash..........................................................................................     791,380
                                                                                                 -----------
    Total Assets................................................................................  11,087,925
                                                                                                 -----------
LIABILITIES:
  Accrued expenses..............................................................................         313
                                                                                                 -----------
    Total Liabilities...........................................................................         313
                                                                                                 -----------
NET ASSETS...................................................................................... $11,087,612
                                                                                                 ============
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
  Shares of beneficial interest, $.001 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized......... $    11,088
  Paid-in capital in excess of par..............................................................  11,076,524
                                                                                                 -----------
NET ASSETS--Equivalent to $1.00 per share based on 11,087,612 shares of beneficial interest
  outstanding................................................................................... $11,087,612
                                                                                                 ============
</TABLE>
 
               STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES--MAY 31, 1995
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                 NEW JERSEY
                                                                                                    FUND
                                                                                                 -----------
<S>                                                                                              <C>
ASSETS:
  Investments, at value (identified cost--$18,541,798).......................................... $18,769,136
  Cash..........................................................................................   2,838,724
                                                                                                 -----------
    Total Assets................................................................................  21,607,860
                                                                                                 -----------
LIABILITIES:
  Accrued expenses..............................................................................         610
                                                                                                 -----------
    Total Liabilities...........................................................................         610
                                                                                                 -----------
NET ASSETS...................................................................................... $21,607,250
                                                                                                 ============
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
  Shares of beneficial interest, $.001 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized......... $    21,607
  Paid-in capital in excess of par..............................................................  21,585,643
                                                                                                 -----------
NET ASSETS--Equivalent to $1.00 per share based on 21,607,250 shares of beneficial interest
  outstanding................................................................................... $21,607,250
                                                                                                 ============
</TABLE>
 
                       SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
 
                                        8
<PAGE>   9
 
               STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS--YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 1995
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    RESERVE
                                                    NEW YORK
                                                   TAX-EXEMPT
                                                     TRUST                     RESERVE TAX-EXEMPT TRUST
                                                   ---------         ---------------------------------------------
                                                                                                             NEW
                                                   NEW YORK         CONNECTICUT  MASSACHUSETTS CALIFORNIA   JERSEY
                                                     FUND               FUND         FUND         FUND*      FUND*
                                                   ---------         ---------    -----------  ----------  --------
<S>                                               <C>                <C>          <C>         <C>         <C>
INTEREST INCOME (Note 1).......................   $5,286,200         $1,344,159   $445,351    $191,243    $402,202
                                                   ---------         ---------    --------    --------    --------
EXPENSES (Note 2)
  Management fee...............................      763,741           208,094      67,161      24,072      52,442
  Shareholder servicing, administration and
    general office expenses....................      320,023            72,705      22,763       9,618      22,497
  Distribution assistance (Note 3).............      269,772            63,147       3,476       9,469      19,207
  Equipment expense............................       36,832             8,953       3,052       1,270       2,988
  Professional fees............................       32,168            10,845       5,275       2,277       4,308
  Occupancy costs..............................       35,143             9,005       2,945       1,016       2,408
  Stationery, printing and supplies............       26,131             3,900         998         438       2,097
  Trustee fees.................................        3,306             1,021         282          83         204
  Other expenses...............................        6,286             2,643       1,994         714         338
                                                   ---------         ---------    --------    --------    --------
    Total Expenses.............................    1,493,402           380,313     107,946      48,957     106,489
                                                   ---------         ---------    --------    --------    --------
  Less: Management fees and other expenses
    voluntarily waived by Investment Manager...                         (7,311)    (14,913)                   (494)
                                                   ---------         ---------    --------    --------    --------
  Net Expenses.................................    1,493,402           373,002      93,033      48,957     105,995
                                                   ---------         ---------    --------    --------    --------
NET INVESTMENT INCOME..........................   $3,792,798         $ 971,157    $352,318    $142,286    $296,207
                                                   =========         =========    ========    ========    ========
</TABLE>
 
---------------
* The California Fund commenced operations on October 17, 1994 and the New
  Jersey Fund commenced operations on June 21, 1994.
 
                      STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                       RESERVE NEW YORK           
                                       TAX-EXEMPT TRUST                              RESERVE TAX-EXEMPT TRUST                   
                                ------------------------------    --------------------------------------------------------------
                                        NEW YORK FUND                    CONNECTICUT FUND                MASSACHUSETTS FUND
                                ------------------------------    ------------------------------    ----------------------------
                                 YEAR ENDED       YEAR ENDED       YEAR ENDED       YEAR ENDED       YEAR ENDED      YEAR ENDED
                                   MAY 31,          MAY 31,          MAY 31,          MAY 31,         MAY 31,         MAY 31,
                                    1995             1994             1995             1994             1995            1994
                                -------------    -------------    -------------    -------------    ------------    ------------
<S>                             <C>              <C>              <C>              <C>              <C>             <C>
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET
 ASSETS FROM INVESTMENT
 OPERATIONS:
 Net investment income (Note
   1)........................   $   3,792,798    $   2,383,343    $     971,157    $   2,341,947    $    352,318    $    207,245
 Dividends to shareholders...      (3,792,798)      (2,383,343)        (971,157)      (2,341,947)       (352,318)       (207,245)
                                -------------    -------------    -------------    -------------    ------------    ------------
 FROM CAPITAL SHARE
   TRANSACTIONS
   (at net asset value of
   $1 per share):
   Net proceeds from sale of
    shares...................     592,052,007      620,779,329      114,340,212      263,061,550      58,983,470      54,742,682
   Net asset value of shares
    issued on reinvestment
    of dividends.............       3,792,798        2,383,343          971,157        2,341,947         352,318         207,245
                                -------------    -------------    -------------    -------------    ------------    ------------
 
    Subtotal.................     595,844,805      623,162,672      115,311,369      265,403,497      59,335,788      54,949,927
 
    Cost of shares
      redeemed...............    (591,325,629)    (624,560,694)    (217,378,001)    (293,826,203)    (63,991,145)    (53,430,161)
                                -------------    -------------    -------------    -------------    ------------    ------------
 Increase (decrease) in net
   assets derived from
   capital share transactions
   and from investment
   operations................       4,519,176       (1,398,022)    (102,066,632)     (28,422,706)     (4,655,357)      1,519,766
 
NET ASSETS:
 Beginning of year...........     148,386,792      149,784,814      128,692,590      157,115,296      14,824,342      13,304,576
                                -------------    -------------    -------------    -------------    ------------    ------------
 End of year.................   $ 152,905,968    $ 148,386,792    $  26,625,958    $ 128,692,590    $ 10,168,985    $ 14,824,342
                                =============    =============    =============    =============    ============    ============
 
<CAPTION>
                                    RESERVE TAX-EXEMPT TRUST 
                               ---------------------------------
                                CALIFORNIA           NEW JERSEY
                                   FUND                 FUND
                               ------------         ------------
                                OCTOBER 17,            JUNE 21,
                                   1994                 1994
                               (COMMENCEMENT        (COMMENCEMENT
                                    OF                   OF
                                OPERATIONS)          OPERATIONS)
                                  THROUGH              THROUGH
                               MAY 31, 1995         MAY 31, 1995
                               ------------         ------------
<S>                             <C>                 <C>
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET
 ASSETS FROM INVESTMENT
 OPERATIONS:
 Net investment income (Note
   1)........................  $    142,286         $    296,207
 Dividends to shareholders...      (142,286)            (296,207)
                               ------------         ------------
 FROM CAPITAL SHARE
   TRANSACTIONS
   (at net asset value of
   $1 per share):
   Net proceeds from sale of
    shares...................    29,447,705           74,669,862
   Net asset value of shares
    issued on reinvestment
    of dividends.............       142,286              296,207
                               ------------         ------------
    Subtotal.................    29,589,991           74,966,069
    Cost of shares
      redeemed...............   (18,502,379)         (53,358,819)
                               ------------         ------------
 Increase (decrease) in net
   assets derived from
   capital share transactions
   and from investment
   operations................    11,087,612           21,607,250
NET ASSETS:
 Beginning of year...........             0                    0
                               ------------         ------------
 End of year.................  $ 11,087,612         $ 21,607,250
                               ============         ============
</TABLE>
 
                       SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
 
                                        9
<PAGE>   10
 
                 RESERVE NEW YORK TAX-EXEMPT TRUST ("NY TRUST")
 
             RESERVE TAX-EXEMPT TRUST (CONNECTICUT, MASSACHUSETTS,
                   CALIFORNIA AND NEW JERSEY FUNDS) ("TRUST")
 
       (THE NY TRUST AND TRUST ARE COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS "TRUSTS")
 
                         NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
  ------------------------------
 
   The Trusts are registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as
   nondiversified, open-end management investment companies. The policies
   summarized below are consistently followed in the preparation of their
   financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting
   principles.
 
   A. The Trust and NY Trust shares of beneficial interest authorized are
   unlimited. The Trust's shares are divided into five series, Connecticut Fund,
   Interstate Fund, Massachusetts Fund, California Fund and New Jersey Fund.
   These financial statements and notes apply only to the Connecticut,
   Massachusetts, California and New Jersey Funds of Reserve Tax-Exempt Trust
   and to the New York Fund of Reserve New York Tax-Exempt Trust.
 
   B. Securities are stated at value which represents amortized cost plus
   interest accrued to date. Under Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 2a-7,
   the Trusts use amortized cost to value each fund, by which investments are
   valued at cost and the difference between the cost of each instrument and its
   value at maturity is accrued into income on a straight line basis over the
   number of days to maturity, irrespective of intervening changes in interest
   rates or market values of investments. The maturity of floating or variable
   rate instruments in which the Trusts may invest will be deemed to be, for
   floating rate instruments (1) following, and for variable rate instruments
   the longer of (1) or (2) following: (1) the notice period required before the
   fund is entitled to receive payment of the principal amount of the
   instrument; (2) the period remaining until the instrument's next rate
   adjustment, for purposes of Rule 2a-7 and for computing each fund's weighted
   average life.
 
   C. It is the Trusts' policy to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M
   of the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute all income to its
   shareholders. Accordingly, no Federal income tax provision is required.
 
   D. Investments are recorded as of the date of their purchase and sale.
   Interest income is determined on the basis of interest accrued, premium
   amortized, and discount accreted.
 
   E. Net investment income on investments is distributed to shareholders daily
   and automatically reinvested in additional shares.
 
   F. Each Fund is charged only for its direct or allocated (in proportion to
   net assets or number of shareholder accounts) share of expenses.
 
2. MANAGEMENT FEE, SHAREHOLDER SERVICING COSTS AND TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES:
  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
   Reserve Management Company, Inc. ("RMCI") manages the Trusts' investments,
   effects purchases and sales thereof, and absorbs certain promotional
   expenses. For such services RMCI receives management fees from each fund at
   an annual rate of .50% of the first $500 million, .475% of the next $500
   million, .45% of the next $500 million, .425% of the next $500 million and
   .40% of any excess over $2 billion of the average daily closing net assets.
 
   Also, under the current Service Agreement, RMCI was reimbursed $459,889 (New
   York Fund), $109,072 (Connecticut Fund), $37,309 (Massachusetts Fund),
   $15,416 (California Fund) and $34,840 (New Jersey Fund) during the year ended
   May 31, 1995 for expenditures made on behalf of the Trusts' for personnel,
   office space and equipment and shareholder accounting and administrative
   services, to conduct the Trusts' business. The manager waived management fees
   and expenses of $7,311, $14,913 and $494 on the Connecticut, Massachusetts
   and New Jersey Funds, respectively. At May 31, 1995 the New York,
   Connecticut, Massachusetts, California and New Jersey Funds, had accrued
   expenses of $4,315, $729, $237, $313 and $610, respectively, due to RMCI.
 
3. DISTRIBUTION ASSISTANCE:
  -----------------------
 
   Pursuant to a Distribution Plan, each Trust will make payments of up to .20%
   per annum of the average net asset value of the Trust qualified shareholder
   accounts as to which the payee or RMCI has rendered assistance in
   distributing its shares.
 
                                       10
<PAGE>   11
 
                 RESERVE NEW YORK TAX-EXEMPT TRUST ("NY TRUST")
 
             RESERVE TAX-EXEMPT TRUST (CONNECTICUT, MASSACHUSETTS,
                   CALIFORNIA AND NEW JERSEY FUNDS) ("TRUST")
 
       (THE NY TRUST AND TRUST ARE COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS "TRUSTS")
 
                   NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
 
4. INVESTMENT CONCENTRATION:
  -------------------------
 
   The New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, California and New Jersey Funds
   invest substantially all of their assets in portfolios of tax-exempt debt
   obligations primarily consisting of issuers of each of the respective states.
   The issuers' abilities to meet their obligations may be affected by economic,
   regional or political developments. In order to reduce the credit risk
   associated with such factors, 72.88%, 86.95%, 41.17%, 65.36% and 49.34% of
   the New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, California and New Jersey Funds'
   investments, respectively, were backed by letters of credit, bond insurance
   of financial institutions and financial guaranty assurance agencies.
 
5. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (FOR ONE SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH YEAR):
  --------------------------------------------------------------------
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                         FOR FISCAL YEARS ENDED MAY 31,
                                                               ---------------------------------------------------
                       NEW YORK FUND                            1995       1994       1993       1992       1991
------------------------------------------------------------   -------    -------    -------    -------    -------
<S>                                                            <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>
Net asset value, beginning of year..........................   $1.0000    $1.0000    $1.0000    $1.0000    $1.0000
                                                               -------    -------    -------    -------    -------
Income from investment operations...........................     .0352      .0249      .0281      .0421      .0563
Expenses....................................................     .0099      .0099      .0103      .0104      .0105
                                                               -------    -------    -------    -------    -------
Net investment income(1)....................................     .0253      .0150      .0178      .0317      .0458
Dividends from net investment income(1).....................    (.0253)    (.0150)    (.0178)    (.0317)    (.0458)
                                                               -------    -------    -------    -------    -------
Net asset value, end of year................................   $1.0000    $1.0000    $1.0000    $1.0000    $1.0000
                                                               ========   ========   ========   ========   ========
Total Return................................................      2.53%      1.50%      1.78%      3.17%      4.58%
 
<CAPTION>
                  RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                            <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>
Net assets in thousands, end of year........................   152,906    148,387    149,785    156,567    148,079
Ratio of expenses to average net assets.....................       .98%       .98%      1.02%      1.03%      1.01%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets........      2.48%      1.48%      1.76%      3.09%      4.43%
<CAPTION>
                      CONNECTICUT FUND
------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                            <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>
Net asset value, beginning of year..........................   $1.0000    $1.0000    $1.0000    $1.0000    $1.0000
                                                               -------    -------    -------    -------    -------
Income from investment operations...........................     .0352      .0250      .0269      .0400      .0534
Expenses(3).................................................     .0098      .0086      .0087      .0091      .0086
                                                               -------    -------    -------    -------    -------
Net investment income(1)....................................     .0254      .0164      .0182      .0309      .0448
Dividends from net investment income(1).....................    (.0254)    (.0164)    (.0182)    (.0309)    (.0448)
                                                               -------    -------    -------    -------    -------
Net asset value, end of year................................   $1.0000    $1.0000    $1.0000    $1.0000    $1.0000
                                                               ========   ========   ========   ========   ========
Total Return................................................      2.54%      1.64%      1.82%      3.09%      4.48%
<CAPTION>
                  RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                            <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>
Net assets in thousands, end of year........................    26,626    128,693    157,115    191,101    241,790
Ratio of expenses to average net assets(3)..................       .89%       .85%       .86%       .90%       .85%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets........      2.33%      1.62%      1.81%      3.05%      4.41%
<CAPTION>
                     MASSACHUSETTS FUND
------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                            <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>
Net asset value, beginning of year..........................   $1.0000    $1.0000    $1.0000    $1.0000    $1.0000
                                                               -------    -------    -------    -------    -------
Income from investment operations...........................     .0335      .0227      .0257      .0386      .0551
Expenses(3).................................................     .0070      .0052      .0048      .0045      .0032
                                                               -------    -------    -------    -------    -------
Net investment income(1)....................................     .0265      .0175      .0209      .0341      .0519
Dividends from net investment income(1).....................    (.0265)    (.0175)    (.0209)    (.0341)    (.0519)
                                                               -------    -------    -------    -------    -------
Net asset value, end of year................................   $1.0000    $1.0000    $1.0000    $1.0000    $1.0000
                                                               ========   ========   ========   ========   ========
Total Return................................................      2.65%      1.75%      2.09%      3.41%      5.19%
<CAPTION>
                  RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                            <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>
Net assets in thousands, end of year........................    10,169     14,824     13,305      7,186      4,652
Ratio of expenses to average net assets(3)..................       .69%       .51%       .46%       .44%       .30%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets........      2.60%      1.73%      2.04%      3.28%      4.79%
</TABLE>
 
                                       11
<PAGE>   12
 
                 RESERVE NEW YORK TAX-EXEMPT TRUST ("NY TRUST")
 
             RESERVE TAX-EXEMPT TRUST (CONNECTICUT, MASSACHUSETTS,
                   CALIFORNIA AND NEW JERSEY FUNDS) ("TRUST")
 
       (THE NY TRUST AND TRUST ARE COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS "TRUSTS")
 
                   NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
 
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (FOR ONE SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                          OCTOBER
                                                                                            17,
                                                                                           1994
                                                                                          (COMMENCEMENT
                                                                                          OF
                                                                                          OPERATIONS)
                                                                                          THROUGH
                                                                                          MAY 31,
                                    CALIFORNIA FUND                                        1995
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   -------
<S>                                                                                       <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period...................................................   $1.0000
                                                                                          -------
Income from investment operations......................................................     .0243
Expenses(2)............................................................................     .0062
                                                                                          -------
Net investment income(1)...............................................................     .0181
Dividends from net investment income(1)................................................    (.0181)
                                                                                          -------
Net asset value, end of period.........................................................   $1.0000
                                                                                          ========
Total Return...........................................................................      1.81%
 
<CAPTION>
                               RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                                                       <C>
Net assets in thousands, end of period.................................................    11,088
Ratio of expenses to average net assets(2).............................................      1.02%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(2)................................      2.95%
<CAPTION>
                                                                                           JUNE
                                                                                            21,
                                                                                           1994
                                                                                          (COMMENCEMENT
                                                                                          OF
                                                                                          OPERATIONS)
                                                                                          THROUGH
                                                                                          MAY 31,
                                    NEW JERSEY FUND                                        1995
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   -------
<S>                                                                                       <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period...................................................   $1.0000
                                                                                          -------
Income from investment operations......................................................     .0330
Expenses(2)(3).........................................................................     .0087
                                                                                          -------
Net investment income(1)...............................................................     .0243
Dividends from net investment income(1)................................................    (.0243)
                                                                                          -------
Net asset value, end of period.........................................................   $1.0000
                                                                                          ========
Total Return...........................................................................      2.43%
<CAPTION>
                               RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
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Net assets in thousands, end of period.................................................    21,607
Ratio of expenses to average net assets(2)(3)..........................................      1.01%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(2)................................      2.82%
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(1) Based on compounding of daily dividends. Not indicative of future results.
(2) Annualized.
(3) During these periods the Manager waived all or a portion of fees and
    expenses. If there were no reductions in expenses, the actual expenses would
    have been .91%, .95%, .96%, 1.00% and .95% for the Connecticut Fund, .80%,
    1.01%, .96%, .94%, and .80% for the Massachusetts Fund and 1.01% for the New
    Jersey Fund.
 
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                            FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION
 
   The dividends distributed by each Fund are exempt interest dividends for
   Federal tax purposes.
 
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