Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2018
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2018, or tax year beginning 01-01-2018 , and ending 12-31-2018
Name of foundation
THE COMMON SENSE FUND INC
C/O ERIC SCHWARTZ
% ERIC SCHWARTZ
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)10 GLENVILLE STREET 1ST FLOOR
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
GREENWICH, CT06831
A Employer identification number

13-3157570
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(203) 531-7480
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$28,219,340J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 0
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 600,519 519,709  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 1,067,372
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 5,839,994
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 1,067,372
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)....... Click to see attachment 893,828 893,828  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 2,561,719 2,480,909  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0      
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 6,630 0 0 6,630
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 195,686 122,664   73,022
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 24,860 3,860    
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 17,769     17,769
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 149,823 131,021   18,495
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 394,768 257,545 0 115,916
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 2,081,000 2,081,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 2,475,768 257,545 0 2,196,916
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 85,951
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 2,223,364
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2018)
Form 990-PF (2018)
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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............. 21,794 80,153 80,153
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 756,242 710,239 710,239
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) 5,101,964 Click to see attachment5,253,796 5,277,529
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 8,835,823 Click to see attachment9,093,185 11,802,018
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 2,069,567 Click to see attachment1,790,629 1,743,803
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 7,200,776 Click to see attachment7,142,363 6,682,898
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment1,768,235 Click to see attachment1,769,987 Click to see attachment1,922,700
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 25,754,401 25,840,352 28,219,340
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 0 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow SFAS 117, check here bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted..................    
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
Foundations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here 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 25,754,401 25,840,352
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 25,754,401 25,840,352
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 25,754,401 25,840,352
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
25,754,401
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
85,951
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
25,840,352
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
25,840,352
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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 STIFEL #8144 P 2018-01-01 2018-01-01
b STIFEL #8144 P 2000-01-01 2018-01-01
c US TRUST   2018-01-01 2018-01-01
d US TRUST P 2000-01-01 2018-01-01
e STIFEL #3952 P 2018-01-01 2018-01-01
STIFEL #3952 P 2000-01-01 2018-01-01
CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS P    
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 3,860   3,368 492
b 452,214   283,149 169,065
c 2,357,531   2,393,295 -35,764
d 2,136,540   1,862,607 273,933
e 54,568   100,717 -46,149
228,415   129,486 98,929
      280,120
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       492
b       169,065
c       -35,764
d       273,933
e       -46,149
      98,929
       
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 1,067,372
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  
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))
2017 2,052,302 29,785,012 0.068904
2016 1,716,827 29,176,011 0.058844
2015 1,493,874 30,335,578 0.049245
2014 1,306,901 30,618,788 0.042683
2013 1,101,824 27,808,435 0.039622
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
2
0.259298
3
Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5.0, or by the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years ......
3
0.05186
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2018 from Part X, line 5......
4
29,533,745
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
1,531,620
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
22,234
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
1,553,854
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4,.............
8
2,196,916
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 instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket includes lines 1a and 1b
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b Domestic foundations that meet the section 4940(e) requirements in Part V, check 1 22,234
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 22,234
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 22,234
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2018 estimated tax payments and 2017 overpayment credited to 2018 6a 17,871
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 10,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 27,871
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 133
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 5,504
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2019 estimated taxBullet5,504 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
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletNY
    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 2018 or the taxable year beginning in 2018? See the instructions for Part XIV.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV .............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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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 instructionsClick to see attachment.................
    12
    Yes
     
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletwww.commonsensefund.org
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletERIC SCHWARTZ Telephone no.bullet (203) 531-7480

    Located atbullet10 GLENVILLE STREET 1ST FLOORGREENWICHCT ZIP+4bullet06831
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2018, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16   No
    See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
    country bullet  
    Part 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
     
     
    ........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 2018?.............
    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 2018, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2018?.............
    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 2018 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 2018.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2018?
    4b
     
    No
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    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:
    Yes
    No
    (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
     
     
    .........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
     
     
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .................
    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
    TED LOEWENTHAL SECRETARY
    1.0     		0 0 0
    10 GLENVILLE STREET 1ST FLOOR
    GREENWICH,CT06831
    ADLYN S LOEWENTHAL PRESIDENT
    1.0     		0 0 0
    10 GLENVILLE STREET 1ST FLOOR
    GREENWICH,CT06831
    ERIC SCHWARTZ VP/TREASURER
    1.0     		0 0 0
    10 GLENVILLE STREET 1ST FLOOR
    GREENWICH,CT06831
    DAVID SCHWARTZ TRUSTEE
    1.0     		0 0 0
    10 GLENVILLE STREET 1ST FLOOR
    GREENWICH,CT06831
    CAROLYN SCHWARTZ TRUSTEE
    1.0     		0 0 0
    10 GLENVILLE STREET 1ST FLOOR
    GREENWICH,CT06831
    DEBRA FRAM TRUSTEE
    1.0     		0 0 0
    10 GLENVILLE STREET 1ST FLOOR
    GREENWICH,CT06831
    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
     
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet  
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    BENEFACTORY PHILANTHROPIC ADVISORS LLC ADVISORY FEES 58,270
    229 KENYON STREET
    HARTFORD,CT06105
    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 CONFERENCE CONVENED-EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR GRANTEES 7,925
    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  
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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
    28,872,402
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    1,111,095
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    29,983,497
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
     
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    29,983,497
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    449,752
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    29,533,745
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    1,476,687
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    1,476,687
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2018 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    22,234
    b
    Income tax for 2018. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    22,234
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    1,454,453
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    1,454,453
    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
    1,454,453
    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
    2,196,916
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
    0
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
    0
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
    0
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    2,196,916
    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
    22,234
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    2,174,682
    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 (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2017     		(c)
    2017     		(d)
    2018
    1 Distributable amount for 2018 from Part XI, line 7 1,454,453
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2018:
    a Enter amount for 2017 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:2016, 2015, 2014 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2018:
    a From 2013......  
    b From 2014......  
    c From 2015......  
    d From 2016...... 284,368
    e From 2017...... 598,226
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 882,594
    4Qualifying distributions for 2018 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 2,196,916
    a Applied to 2017, but not more than line 2a 0
    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 2018 distributable amount..... 1,454,453
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 742,463
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2018.    
    (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 1,625,057
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2017. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2018. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2019 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		 
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2013 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		 
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2019.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		1,625,057
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2014....  
    b Excess from 2015....  
    c Excess from 2016.... 284,368
    d Excess from 2017.... 598,226
    e Excess from 2018.... 742,463
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 10
    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 2018, enter the date of the ruling....... bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2018 (b) 2017 (c) 2016 (d) 2015
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    NONE
    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.
    NONE
    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 (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    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
    SCHWAB CHARITABLE FUND
    211 Main Street
    San Francisco,CA94105     		NONE PC Contribution to a donor-advised fund account. 150,000
    UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTISTS
    2 BRATTLE SQUARE
    CAMBRIDGE,MA02138     		NONE PC To support the mission of the Union of Concerned Scientists to put rigorous, independent science to work to solve our planet's most pressing problems. Joining with citizens across the country by combining technical analysis and effective advocacy to create innovative, practical solutions for a healthy, safe, and sustainable future. 75,000
    CLAY ART CENTER
    40 BEECH STREET
    PORT CHESTER,NY10573     		NONE PC To support the organization in advancing its mission of growing the education, exhibitions, Artist Residency and outreach programs, which are all focused "to kindle a passion for the ceramic arts and to provide a sharing community for that passion to flourish." 60,000
    The Heschel Center For Sustainability
    POB 57344
    Tel Aviv   6157301
    IS     		NONE NC To support the work of the Heschel Center Sustainability in Israel in their work to build and strengthen the rapidly growing sustainaility movement in Israel. 115,000
    AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE RON-SHULAMIT CONSERVATORY
    PO BOX 43179
    JERUSALEM,ISRAEL91431
    IS     		NONE PC TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EFFORTS TO PROMOTE MUSIC EDUCATION AS AN IMPORTANT ELEMENT IN EDUCATION. 50,000
    COLAB THEATER GROUP
    PO Box 727
    NEW YORK,NY10011     		NONE PC TO ENABLE THE ORGANIZATION TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES A CREATIVE AND SOCIAL OUTLET THROUGH THEATER ARTS. 50,000
    Judy Dworin Performance Project
    233 PEARL ST
    HARTFORD,CT06103     		NONE PC TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION that the arts can be a powerful agent for SOCIAL change. PROGRAMS INCLUDE HAVING teaching artists engage in continuing multi-arts collaborative performance projects with the women INCARCERATED IN PRISON; in school and after school innovative arts and enrichment programs provided for children and high school students with incarcerated parents; a special arts weekend retreat offered at York Correctional Institution for women residents, their children and caregivers, and more. 55,000
    MUSIC HAVEN
    PO BOX 207332
    NEW HAVEN,CT06520     		NONE PC TO SUPPORT Music Havens mission WHICH is to use a string quartet to build a vibrant urban community through performance and music education that empowers young people, their families, and professional musicians. 65,000
    TOXICS ACTION CENTER
    44 WINTER STREET
    BOSTON,MA02108     		NONE PC To support the organization's mission TO ENGAGE IN PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. 35,000
    CONSERVATION LAW FOUNDATION
    62 SUMMER STREET
    BOSTON,MA02110     		NONE PC To support the organization's mission to Use law, economics and science to solve the environmental problems that threaten the people, natural resources and communities of New England. 50,000
    GIRL BE HEARD
    80 E 11TH STREET SUITE 301A
    NEW YORK,NY10003     		NONE PC To support the organization's use of theater as a vehicle to empower young women to become brave, confident, socially conscious leaders and explore their own challenging circumstances. 60,000
    CAMBODIAN LIVING ARTS
    202 Spring Street
    Marion,MA02738     		NONE PC To support the mission of Cambodian Living Arts to facilitate the transformation of Cambodia through the arts. The organization works in collaboration with others to create an environment where Cambodian arts empower and transform individuals and communities. encouraging the growth of artists and the arts community, by promoting awareness of the arts, and by advocating for the arts with cultural policymakers and major institutions. In doing so, we aim to create value and understanding of what it means to be Cambodian and to create a sense of unity and shared culture. We believe that through creativity we can each expand our potential as human beings. 150,000
    PEF ISRAEL ENDOWMENT FUND
    317 MADISON AVENUE
    NEW YORK,NY10017     		NONE PC TO ENABLE THE ORGANIZATION'S DIRECT DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS TO SELECTED AND APPROVED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN ISRAEL. 60,000
    CONNECTICUT FUND FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
    900 Chapel Street Upper Mezzanine
    New Haven,CT06510     		NONE PC To support the organization's mission to protect and improve the land, air, and water of Connecticut and Long Island Sound. 50,000
    CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING
    1049 ASYLUM AVENUE
    HARTFORD,CT06105     		NONE PC TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION's EFFORTS TO SERVE DIVERSE COMMUNITIES WITH A MIX OF EDUCATIONAL, NEW, PUBLIC AFFAIRS, CHILDREN'S, AND ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES. 50,000
    GLASSROOTS
    10 Bleeker Stree
    Newark,NJ07102     		NONE PC To support the organization's mission to empower NJ residents of all ages to think creatively and realize new visions of their futures through the art of glassmaking. renowned for excellence in collaborative programming, GlassRoots presents high quality, rigorous, innovative, relevant, and diverse programming that both reflects and expands the communitys interests. 65,000
    AMERICAN FRIENDS OF YEDIDIM
    16133 VENTURA BLVD
    ENCINO,CA91436     		NONE PC To support American Friends of Yedidim's mission TO INCREASE AWARENESS & RAISE FUNDS FOR YEDIDIM IS ISRAEL. 60,000
    ACADIA CENTER
    21 Oak Street Suite 202
    Hartford,CT06106     		NONE PC To support the organization's committment to build clean, low carbon and consumer friendly economies. characterized by reliable information, comprehensive advocacy and problem solving through innovation and collaboration. 100,000
    Artists Striving to End Poverty
    165 W 46TH STREET SUITE 1303
    NEW YORK,NY10036     		NONE PC To support ASTEP's mission to connect performing and visual artists with underserved youth in the U.S. and around the world to awaken their imaginations, foster critical thinking, and help them break the cycle of poverty. 30,000
    CHARTER OAK CULTURAL CENTER
    21 Charter Oak Ave
    HARTFORD,CT06106     		NONE PC To support the organizations mission to preserve the Jewish Heritage of their building (Connecticuts oldest synagogue building), to offer performances, exhibits, classes, two free after school programs for inner city youth, lectures and cultural programming. 50,000
    Groundswell
    540 President Street Suite 1A
    BROOKLYN,NY11215     		NONE PC To support Groundswell's mission to bring together youth, artists, and community organizations to use art as a tool for social change, for a more just and equitable world. Groundswell's projects beautify neighborhoods, engage youth in societal and personal transformation, and give expression to ideas and perspectives that are underrepresented in the public dialogue. 35,000
    Hartford Performs
    75 Charter Oak Ave Bld 1 Ste 208
    HARTFORD,CT06106     		NONE PC To support Hartford Performs mission to bring visiting artists into Hartford Public Schools to teach curriculum in creative new ways. The organization takes Hartford kids out to area arts organizations to ensure they experience professional dance, music, theater and museums. And we provide Hartford teachers with professional-learning programs that help them use art techniques in their classrooms to help kids learn and develop. Almost 14,000 students in all 32 PreK-Grade 8 public schools in Hartford benefit from our system each year. 50,000
    Stutterin Association for the Young
    247 West 37th Street 5th Floor
    New York,NY10018     		NONE PC To support Stutterin Association for the young's mission to build a community of acceptance where young people who stutter gain confidence and communication skills through summer camp, speech therapy, and creative expression. 45,000
    INSIDE CLIMATE NEWS
    16 Court Street 1210
    Brooklyn,NY11241     		NONE PC To support the organization's mission to produce clear, objective stories that give the public and decision-makers the information they need to navigate the heat and emotion of climate and energy debates. 100,000
    Climate Science Legal Defense Fund
    475 Riverside Drive Suite 244
    New York,NY10115     		NONE PC To Support The Climate Science Legal Defense Fund's (CSLDF)mission to protect the scientific endeavor by providing support and resources to scientists who are threatened, harassed or attacked for doing their job. 30,000
    Friends Of U Of Taz Inc
    135 Rockaway Tpke Ste 111
    Lawrence,NY11559     		NONE PC To Support the organization's mission to support the efforts and programs of schools in israel. 25,000
    Bnei Zion Meitar Day Center
    2030 EAST 14TH STREET
    BROOKLYN,NY11229     		NONE PC To support the organization's mission to identify and fund capital projects in Israel in the areas of healthcare, education, community, seniors, and family across the age spectrum. 55,000
    ART START
    526 WEST 26TH STREET SUITE 501
    NEW YORK,NY10001     		NONE PC To support the organization's mission to use the creative process to nurture the voices, hearts and minds of historically marginalized youth, offering a space for them to imagine, believe, and represent their creative vision for their lives and communities. 30,000
    Hip Hop Caucus
    1638 R STREET NW 120
    WASHINGTON,DC20009     		NONE PC To support the organization's mission to link culture and policy to make our movements bigger, more diverse, and more powerful. come together for positive change. Being part of Hip Hop Caucus means you can use your cultural expression to shape your political experience. 20,000
    Interreligious Eco Justice Network
    PO Box 387
    TOLLAND,CT06084     		NONE PC To support the organization's mission to advocate for the planet, allowing them to reach more religious communities in Connecticut with the moral and theological call to care for Earth. 25,000
    Natural Capitalism Solutions
    11823 N 75th St
    Longmont,CO80503     		NONE PC To support the organization's mission to build an economy in service to life through education, innovative solutions and youth empowerment. help companies, communities and countries implement more regenerative practices profitably. 100,000
    Our Climate Education Fund
    PO Box 221012
    Seattle,WA98102     		NONE PC To support the organization's mission to mobilize and empower young people to educate the public and elected officials about science-based, equitable climate policy solutions that build a livable world. 35,000
    Orchestrating Dreams
    178 BENNETT AVENUE
    NEW YORK,NY10040     		NONE PC To support the organization's mission to provide high-quality innovative and adaptive education programs that strengthen communities and help individuals develop a lifelong love for learning. develop a lifelong love for learning. 30,000
    Power Shift Network
    1875 Connecticut Ave NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20009     		NONE PC To support the organization's mission to mobilize the collective power of young people to mitigate climate change and create a just, clean energy future and resilient, thriving communities for all. 16,000
    Sunrise Movement Education Fund
    50 F ST NW STE 700
    WASHINGTON,DC20001     		NONE PC To support the organization's mission to support the education and awareness efforts of the Sunrise movement's plan to make climate change an urgent priority across America and expose the corruption of fossil fuel executives on our politics. 15,000
    Sustainable CT Inc
    83 Windham St
    Willimantic,CT06226     		NONE PC To support the organization's mission to provide municipalities with a menu of coordinated, voluntary actions, to continually become more sustainable; to provide resources and tools to assist municipalities in implementing sustainability actions and advancing their programs for the benefit of all residents; and to certify and recognize municipalities for their ongoing sustainability achievements. 90,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 2,081,000
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    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 ...........     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 600,519  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............     		    18 1,067,372  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue:
    aOTHER INCOME     		      893,828  
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   2,561,719  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    2,561,719
    (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.)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    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) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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    TY 2018 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE COMMON SENSE FUND INC
     
    C/O ERIC SCHWARTZ
    EIN:
    13-3157570
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 6,630     6,630

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    TY 2018 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    THE COMMON SENSE FUND INC
     
    C/O ERIC SCHWARTZ
    EIN:
    13-3157570
    Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
    Life (# of years)    		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included

    TY 2018 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    THE COMMON SENSE FUND INC
     
    C/O ERIC SCHWARTZ
    EIN:
    13-3157570
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    BONDS 1,790,629 1,743,803

    TY 2018 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    THE COMMON SENSE FUND INC
     
    C/O ERIC SCHWARTZ
    EIN:
    13-3157570
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    EQUITIES 9,093,185 11,802,018

    TY 2018 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    THE COMMON SENSE FUND INC
     
    C/O ERIC SCHWARTZ
    EIN:
    13-3157570
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    490,729
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    488,081
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


    4,763,067
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


    4,789,448


    TY 2018 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    THE COMMON SENSE FUND INC
     
    C/O ERIC SCHWARTZ
    EIN:
    13-3157570
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    INVESTMENT IN 500 STARTUPS II AT COST 377,773 377,773
    INVESTMENT IN BRANT POINT INTL AT COST 4,000,000 2,731,034
    HEDGE FUNDS AT COST 1,417,512 1,810,454
    PRIVATE EQUITIES AT COST 1,129,147 1,603,009
    COMMODITIES AT COST 83,658 31,358
    INVESTMENT IN PILOT 103 LLC AT COST 0 0
    MUTUAL FUNDS AT COST 48,580 43,577
    INVESTMENT IN SIMA OFF GRID AT COST 85,693 85,693

    TY 2018 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    THE COMMON SENSE FUND INC
     
    C/O ERIC SCHWARTZ
    EIN:
    13-3157570
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    INVESTMENT IN LIFE INSURANCE 1,760,958 1,760,958 1,913,671
    DIVIDENDS AND INTEREST REC. 7,277 3,272 3,272
    DUE FROM US TRUST 0 5,757 5,757


    TY 2018 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    THE COMMON SENSE FUND INC
     
    C/O ERIC SCHWARTZ
    EIN:
    13-3157570
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    NYS FILING FEES 750     750
    DUES & MEMBERSHIPS 13,702     13,702
    OFFICE SUPPLIES & EXPENSE 2,471     2,471
    INSURANCE 1,572     1,572
    DEDUCTIONS FROM K-1 SCHEDULE 131,213 130,906    
    ADR FEES 115 115    


    TY 2018 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    THE COMMON SENSE FUND INC
     
    C/O ERIC SCHWARTZ
    EIN:
    13-3157570
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    SECURITY LITIGATION FEES 37 37  
    LOSSES FROM SCHEDULES K-1 -56,209 -56,209  
    BRANT POINT FUND INTERNATIONAL 950,000 950,000  


    TY 2018 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE COMMON SENSE FUND INC
     
    C/O ERIC SCHWARTZ
    EIN:
    13-3157570
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ADVISORY FEES 73,022     73,022
    INVESTMENT FEES 122,664 122,664    


    TY 2018 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    THE COMMON SENSE FUND INC
     
    C/O ERIC SCHWARTZ
    EIN:
    13-3157570
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FEDERAL TAXES 21,000      
    FOREIGN TAX EXPENSE 2,956 2,956    
    FOREIGN TAX EXP THRU SCHS K-1 904 904