Form990-PF
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2019
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2019, or tax year beginning 01-01-2017 , and ending 12-31-2017
Name of foundation
THE DOROTHY G BENDER FOUNDATION INC
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)2838 MCGILL TERRACE N W
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
WASHINGTON, DC200082748
A Employer identification number

52-1406566
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(202) 234-8010
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$6,155,221J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 434 434  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 95,166 95,166  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 258,451
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 1,618,400
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 258,451
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 1,034 1,034  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 355,085 355,085  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   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 15,640 15,640   0
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...        
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 23,392 23,392   0
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 39,032 39,032   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 461,600 461,600
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 500,632 39,032   461,600
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -145,547
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 316,053
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2019)
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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.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 230,272 -89,348 -88,348
3 Accounts receivable bullet11,231
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   11,231 11,231 11,231
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) bullet515,009
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet0 515,009 515,009 515,009
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 4,059,468 Click to see attachment4,233,541 5,017,329
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment700,000 Click to see attachment700,000 Click to see attachment700,000
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 5,515,980 5,370,433 6,155,221
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 26,304 26,304
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)......... 26,304 26,304
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions...........    
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 0 0
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 5,489,676 5,344,129
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 5,489,676 5,344,129
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 5,515,980 5,370,433
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
5,489,676
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-145,547
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
5,344,129
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
5,344,129
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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 ROCKWELL COLLINS INC   2017-04-06 2017-09-26
b AMGEN INC   2015-04-24 2017-03-16
c BLACKROCK INC   2013-07-05 2017-01-26
d BLACKROCK INC   2015-06-12 2017-01-26
e COMCAST CORP   2015-06-25 2017-02-16
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP   2016-04-28 2017-12-12
CROWN CASTLE INTL CORP   2015-04-24 2017-06-21
CROWN CASTLE INTL CORP   2015-06-12 2017-06-21
ESTEE LAUDER CO INC   2015-04-24 2017-12-05
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO   2015-04-24 2017-11-07
MASTERCARD INC   2015-04-24 2017-05-18
MCKESSON CORP   2013-08-07 2017-04-25
MEDTRONIC PLC   2016-01-13 2017-05-18
MICROSOFT CORP   2016-01-25 2017-08-16
NIKE INC   2016-01-25 2017-06-21
SCHLUMBERGER, LTD   2015-04-24 2017-09-26
SCHLUMBERGER, LTD   2015-06-12 2017-09-26
UNION PACIFIC CORP   2015-04-24 2017-04-06
UNION PACIFIC CORP   2015-06-12 2017-04-06
PER K-1 - THE BLACKSTONE GROUP L.P. P   2017-12-31
PER K-1 - THE BLACKSTONE GROUP L.P. P   2017-12-31
(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 122,205   93,233 28,972
b 55,588   52,444 3,144
c 124,268   83,828 40,440
d 5,353   4,988 365
e 96,409   77,355 19,054
112,734   92,447 20,287
115,116   99,757 15,359
4,186   3,483 703
140,667   93,284 47,383
106,390   66,091 40,299
123,043   95,699 27,344
56,586   52,181 4,405
137,121   128,184 8,937
110,743   78,542 32,201
71,790   84,074 -12,284
75,697   99,918 -24,221
694   902 -208
149,364   149,810 -446
3,947   3,729 218
304     304
6,195     6,195
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       28,972
b       3,144
c       40,440
d       365
e       19,054
      20,287
      15,359
      703
      47,383
      40,299
      27,344
      4,405
      8,937
      32,201
      -12,284
      -24,221
      -208
      -446
      218
      304
      6,195
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 2 258,451
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))
2018 492,166 9,494,229 0.051838
2017 324,650 9,995,218 0.032481
2016 291,278 6,536,567 0.044561
2015 301,604 6,021,158 0.050091
2014 300,348 5,938,752 0.050574
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
2
0.229545
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
0.045909
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2019 from Part X, line 5......
4
9,774,118
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
448,720
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
3,161
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
451,881
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4,.............
8
461,600
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 3,161
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 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 3,161
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 3,161
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2019 estimated tax payments and 2018 overpayment credited to 2019 6a 3,849
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 3,849
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 0
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 10 688
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2020 estimated taxBullet0 RefundedBullet 11 688
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$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
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)
    bullet
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .Click to see attachment
    8b
     
    No
    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 2019 or the taxable year beginning in 2019? 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 instructions.................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletMORTON A BENDER Telephone no.bullet (202) 234-8010

    Located atbullet2838 MCGILL TERRACE N WWASHINGTONDC ZIP+4bullet20008
    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 2019, 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 2019?.............
    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 2019, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2019?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet2016, 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
    Yes
     
    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 2019 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 2019.)..................
    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 2019?
    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
    MORTON A BENDER DIR-PRESIDENT
    5.00     		0 0 0
    2838 MCGILL TERRACE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20008
    GRACE M BENDER DIR-SECRETARY
    1.00     		0 0 0
    2838 MCGILL TERRACE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20008
    JAY S BENDER DIR-TREASURER
    1.00     		0 0 0
    10509 UNITY LANE
    POTOMAC,MD20854
    LISA ANN BENDER-FELDMAN DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    2579 EAGLE RUN LANE
    WESTON,FL33327
    KENNETH H BENDER DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    BOX 779 20135 MULLEN ROAD
    FRENCH TOWN,MT59834
    SCOTT M BENDER DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    12700 GLENN MILL ROAD
    POTOMAC,MD20852
    JACK B BENDER DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    8709 GRANT STREET
    BETHESDA,MD20817
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
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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
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1  
    2  
    3  
    4  
    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.........................bullet0
    Form 990-PF (2019)
    Form 990-PF (2019)
    Page 8
    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
    4,720,733
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    148,598
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    5,053,631
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    9,922,962
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    9,922,962
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    148,844
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    9,774,118
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    488,706
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    488,706
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2019 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    3,161
    b
    Income tax for 2019. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    3,161
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    485,545
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    485,545
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    485,545
    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
    461,600
    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
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    461,600
    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
    3,161
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    458,439
    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 (2019)
    Form 990-PF (2019)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2018     		(c)
    2018     		(d)
    2019
    1 Distributable amount for 2019 from Part XI, line 7 485,545
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2019:
    a Enter amount for 2018 only....... 463,821
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2019:
    a From 2014......  
    b From 2015......  
    c From 2016......  
    d From 2017......  
    e From 2018......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 0
    4Qualifying distributions for 2019 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 461,600
    a Applied to 2018, but not more than line 2a 461,600
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		0
    d Applied to 2019 distributable amount..... 0
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2019. 0 0
    (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 0
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2018. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		2,221
    f Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2020 ..........     		485,545
    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) .......     		0
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2014 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2020.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		0
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2015....  
    b Excess from 2016....  
    c Excess from 2017....  
    d Excess from 2018....  
    e Excess from 2019....  
    Form 990-PF (2019)
    Form 990-PF (2019)
    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 2019, 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) 2019 (b) 2018 (c) 2017 (d) 2016
             
    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).)
    MORTON A BENDER
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    MORTON A BENDER
    2838 MCGILL TERRACE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20008
    (202) 234-8010
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    REQUESTS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING ACCOMPANIED BY A COPY OF IRS EXEMPTION LETTER.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    NONE
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    GRANTS ARE GENERALLY MADE TO EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED IN THE GREATER METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON AREA.
    Form 990-PF (2019)
    Form 990-PF (2019)
    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
    ALZHEIMERS DRUG DISCOVERY FOUNDATION
    57 WEST 57TH ST STE 904
    NEW YORK,NY10019     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    ARTS FOR THE AGING-MARYLAND INC
    12320 PARKLAWN DRIVE
    ROCKVILLE,MD20852     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    BEEBE MEDICAL FOUNDATION
    902 SAVANNAH ROAD
    LEWES,DE19958     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    CAPITAL AREA FOOD BANK
    4900 PUERTO RICO AVENUE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20017     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION
    6 HERNDON AVE
    ANNAPOLIS,MD21403     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    DOG TAG INC
    3206 GRACE STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20007     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    ELIZABETH GLASER PEDIATRIC AIDS FOUNDATION
    1140 CONNECTICUT AVE NW STE 200
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    FORDS THEATRE SOCIETY
    511 10TH STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20004     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    FOUNDATION FOR ART AND PRESERVATION IN EMBASSIES
    1725 I STREET NW SUITE 300
    WASHINGTON,DC20006     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY
    800 FLORIDA AVENUE NE
    WASHINGTON,DC20002     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 20,000
    GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CTR
    3800 RESERVOIR RD NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20007     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    HORTONS KIDS INC
    100 MARYLAND AVE NE 520
    WASHINGTON,DC20002     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL
    601 N CAROLINE ST
    BALTIMORE,MD21287     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    JTCC
    5200 CAMPUS DRIVE
    COLLEGE PARK,MD20784     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    KNOCK OUT ABUSE AGAINST WOMEN
    1600 K STREET NW 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20006     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    MPN RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    180 N MICHIGAN AVENUE SUITE 1870
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION
    225 N WASHINGTON ST 2
    ALEXANDRIA,VA22314     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART
    6TH STREET NW CONSTITUTION AVE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    OPERATION SMILE
    3641 FACULTY BOULEVARD
    VIRGINIA BEACH,VA23453     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    SHASHA BRUCE YOUTHWORK
    1312 E CAPITOL ST NE
    WASHINGTON,DC20003     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTE
    P O BOX 37012 SI BUILDINGROOM 153
    MRC 010
    WASHINGTON,DC20013     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    ST ANDREWS EPISCOPAL SCHOOL
    8804 POSTOAK RD
    POTOMAC,MD20854     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    ST JUDE'S CHILDRENS RESEARCH HOSPITAL
    501 ST JUDE PLACE
    MEMPHIS,TN38105     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    JOHN F KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
    2700 F ST NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20566     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 45,000
    TRUST FOR THE NATIONAL MALL
    1300 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW 370
    WASHINGTON,DC20004     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM
    100 RAOUL WALLENBERG PLACE SW
    WASHINGTON,DC20024     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 25,000
    WETA
    3939 CAMPBELL AVE
    ARLINGTON,VA22206     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    WHITMAN-WALKER CLINIC INC
    1525 14TH STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    WOLF TRAP FOUNDATION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
    1551 TRAP RD
    VIENNA,VA22182     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    SIBLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
    5255 LOUGHBORO ROAD NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20016     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    AMERICAN RED CROSS
    PO BOX 37839
    BOONE,IA500370839     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    THE ASPEN INSTITUTE
    2300 N STREET NW SUITE 700
    WASHINGTON,DC20037     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 15,000
    BREM FOUNDATION TO DEFEAT BREAST CANCER
    8121 GEORGIA AVENUE 600
    SILVER SPRING,MD20910     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    CARSON SCHOLARS FUND INC
    305 W CHESAPEAKE AVENUE 310
    TOWSON,MD21204     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF DC
    924 G STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    CHILDHELP INC
    4350 E CAMELBACK ROAD BLDG F250
    PHOENIX,AZ85018     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 7,500
    CITYDANCE ENSEMBLE INC
    4000 ALBEMARLE STREET NWSUITE 304
    WASHINGTON,DC20016     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    DAVID LYNCH FOUNDATION FOR CONSCIOUSNESS-BASED EDUCATION AND WORLD PEACE
    120 3RD STREET NE
    WASHINGTON,DC20002     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    FLOC FOR LOVE OF CHILDREN
    1301 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE
    WASHINGTON,DC20003     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    FRIENDS OF HOSPICE SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON
    PO BOX 3116
    VANCOUVER,WA98668     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    GREAT AND SMALL
    17320 MOORE ROAD
    BOYDS,MD20841     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,000
    HUMANE RESCUE ALLIANCE DC
    PO BOX 96312
    WASHINGTON,DC200906312     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 7,000
    KUWAIT-AMERICA FOUNDATION
    2021 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 25,000
    LA CLINICA DEL PUEBLO INC
    2831 15TH STREETNW
    WASHINGTON,DC20009     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    MARTHAS TABLE
    2114 14TH STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20009     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,500
    MERIDIAN INTERNATIONAL CENTER
    1630 CRESCENT PLACE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20009     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    MONTGOMERY COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
    601 S STONESTREET AVENUE
    ROCKVILLE,MD20850     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,000
    MUTTS MATTER RESCUE
    PO BOX 2047
    ROCKVILLE,MD20847     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,000
    NANTUCKET COTTAGE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
    57 PROSPECT STREET
    NANTUCKET,MA02554     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,000
    NATIONAL WOMENS HISTORY MUSEUM
    205 S WHITING STREETSUITE 254
    ALEXANDRIA,VA22304     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 3,000
    WWW PILOTSNPAWS ORG INCORPORATED
    4651 HOWE ROAD
    LANDRUM,SC29356     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,000
    SANTA FE CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL
    PO BOX 2227
    SANTA FE,NM875042227     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 600
    ST ANN'S INFANT AND MATERNITY HOME
    4901 EASTERN AVENUE NE
    HYATTSVILLE,MD20782     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    ST PAT'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH AND DAY SCHOOL
    4700 WHITEHAVEN PARKWAY NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20007     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    TEACH FOR AMERICA INC
    1805 7TH STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 15,000
    THE ALLIANCE FRANCAISE OF WASHINGTON DC
    2142 WYOMING AVENUE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20008     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    THE CONGRESSIONAL CLUB
    2001 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVENUE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20009     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US
    1255 23RD STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20037     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 7,000
    LIGHT OF HEALING HOPE FOUNDATION
    2801 NEW MEXICO AVENUE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20007     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    USAGAINSTALZHEIMERS
    1101 K STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 15,000
    WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTER
    106 IRVING STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20010     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    WOODROW WILSON HOUSE
    2340 S STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20008     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT INC
    1120 G STREET NW SUITE 700
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    GARY SINISE FOUNDATION
    P O BOX 368
    WOODLAND HILLS,CA91365     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    AMERICAN YOUTH PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
    4026 HUMMER RD
    ANNANDALE,VA22003     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    THE SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN
    2900 N ROCKY POINT DRIVE
    TAMPA,FL33607     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 461,600
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2019)
    Form 990-PF (2019)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
    investments ...........     		    14 434  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 95,166  
    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.....     14 1,034  
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............     		    18 258,451  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 355,085 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    355,085
    (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 (2019)
    Form 990-PF (2019)
    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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    THE DOROTHY G BENDER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    52-1406566
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    52-1406566
    Identifier Return Reference Explanation
    AMENDING QUALIFYING DISTRIBUTIONS FORM 990-PF, PAGE 1, LINE 25 THIS RETURN IS BEING AMENDED TO REPORT ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING DISTRIBUTIONS, DETAILED BELOW:BEEBE MEDICAL FOUNDATION 2,500GARY SINISE FOUNDATION 5,000 ASPEN INSTITUTE 5,000 U S HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM 25,000NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART 10,000DOG TAX INC 2,500AMERICAN YOUTH PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA 5,000THE SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN 5,000

    TY 2017 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    THE DOROTHY G BENDER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    52-1406566
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, LLC 4,233,541 5,017,329

    TY 2017 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    THE DOROTHY G BENDER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    52-1406566
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    ARTWORK 700,000 700,000 700,000


    TY 2017 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    THE DOROTHY G BENDER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    52-1406566
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES 5 5   0
    INVESTMENT FEES 23,387 23,387   0


    TY 2017 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    THE DOROTHY G BENDER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    52-1406566
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    THE BLACKSTONE GROUP, L.P. - MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 1,034 1,034 1,034