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
2019
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2019, or tax year beginning 06-01-2017 , and ending 05-31-2018
Name of foundation
ELIZABETH F CHENEY FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)120 S LASALLE STREET NO 1740
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
CHICAGO, IL60603
A Employer identification number

36-3375377
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(312) 782-1234
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$5,989,678J 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      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 141,271 141,271  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 561,344
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 2,699,130
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 561,344
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).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 702,615 702,615 0
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 138,800 58,800 0 80,000
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 196 196 0 0
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 25,189 18,388 0 6,801
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 23,067 23,067 0 0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 5,430 0 0 0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy.............. 13,578 6,712 0 6,866
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 12,002 5,129 0 6,873
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 218,262 112,292 0 100,540
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 1,384,479 1,384,479
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 1,602,741 112,292 0 1,485,019
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -900,126
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 590,323
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2019)
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............. 564,147 1,128,682 1,128,682
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........      
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 5,380,240 Click to see attachment3,883,235 4,860,996
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)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 5,944,387 5,011,917 5,989,678
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 4,526 4,646
18 Grants payable................. 938,758 916,237
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)......... 943,284 920,883
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........    
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 5,001,103 4,091,034
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 5,944,387 5,011,917
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
5,001,103
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-900,126
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
4,100,977
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
9,943
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
4,091,034
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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 LONG TERM CAPITAL GAIN   2014-01-01 2017-05-30
b 5007.15 SHS FIDELITY TOTAL MKT PREM   2014-01-01 2017-06-29
c 5000 SHS VANGUARD STAR FUND   2014-01-01 2017-07-05
d 4215.82 SHS FIDELITY TOTAL MKT PREM   2014-01-01 2017-09-11
e 54.49 SHS VANGUARD STAR FUND   2014-01-01 2017-09-12
54.49 SHS VANGUARD STAR FUND   2014-01-01 2017-09-12
1336.18 SHS FIDELITY TOTAL MKT PREM   2014-01-01 2017-11-02
1300 SHS VANGUARD STAR FUND   2014-01-01 2017-11-03
1897.29 SHS FIDELITY TOTAL MKT PREM   2014-01-01 2018-01-12
1200 SHS VANGUARD STAR FUND   2014-01-01 2018-01-16
800 SHS VANGUARD STAR FUND   2014-01-01 2018-01-16
5262 SHS VANGUARD STAR FUND   2014-01-01 2018-03-26
20746.88 SHS FIDELITY FLOATING RATE HIGH INC   2014-01-01 2018-05-17
5109.21 SHS FIDELITY TOTAL MKT PREM   2014-01-01 2018-05-17
2600 SHS VANGUARD STAR FUND   2014-01-01 2018-05-18
(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 22,370     22,370
b 350,000   224,803 125,197
c 258,360   252,504 5,856
d 300,000   189,276 110,724
e 89,906   82,741 7,165
10,892   10,100 792
100,000   59,990 40,010
106,144   99,177 6,967
150,000   85,182 64,818
97,306   91,548 5,758
47,000   40,040 6,960
418,016   435,646 -17,630
200,000   207,261 -7,261
400,000   229,385 170,615
149,136   130,133 19,003
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       22,370
b       125,197
c       5,856
d       110,724
e       7,165
      792
      40,010
      6,967
      64,818
      5,758
      6,960
      -17,630
      -7,261
      170,615
      19,003
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 2 561,344
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 0
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 1,715,500 7,493,170 0.228942
2017 1,503,297 8,407,976 0.178794
2016 1,372,371 10,062,778 0.136381
2015 1,353,574 10,488,718 0.129050
2014 1,114,139 10,321,313 0.107945
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
2
0.781112
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
0.156222
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2019 from Part X, line 5......
4
6,465,140
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
1,009,997
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
5,903
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
1,015,900
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4,.............
8
1,485,019
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 5,903
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 5,903
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 5,903
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2019 estimated tax payments and 2018 overpayment credited to 2019 6a 4,080
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 4,080
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 1,823
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2020 estimated taxBullet   RefundedBullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? (see Instructions
for definition).................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 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)
    bulletIL
    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 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 addressbulletWWW.CHENEYFOUNDATION.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletELISABETH GERAGHTY Telephone no.bullet (312) 782-1234

    Located atbullet120 S LASALLE STREET STE 1740CHICAGOIL ZIP+4bullet60603
    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 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
     
     
    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
    LAWRENCE L BELLES BOARD CHAIR/ PRESIDENT
    4.00     		20,000 0 0
    16 GARDINER PARK
    ROCHESTER,NY14607
    ALLAN R DREBIN PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
    8.00     		20,000 0 0
    807 DAVIS STREET
    EVANSTON,IL60201
    HOWARD M MCCUE III VICE CHAIR AND SECRETARY
    4.00     		20,000 0 0
    2247 ORRINGTON AVE
    EVANSTON,IL60201
    ELISABETH GERAGHTY DIRECTOR
    20.00     		78,800 0 0
    1372 SUNVIEW LANE
    WINNETKA,IL60093
    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 NONE 0
    2 NONE 0
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3 Click to see attachment 0
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    5,700,633
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    862,961
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    6,563,594
    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
    6,563,594
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    98,454
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    6,465,140
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    323,257
    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
    323,257
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2019 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    5,903
    b
    Income tax for 2019. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    5,903
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    317,354
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    317,354
    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
    317,354
    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
    1,485,019
    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
    1,485,019
    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
    5,903
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    1,479,116
    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 7 317,354
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2019:
    a Enter amount for 2018 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2019:
    a From 2014...... 1,116,056
    b From 2015...... 1,356,551
    c From 2016...... 1,372,371
    d From 2017...... 1,507,029
    e From 2018...... 1,348,945
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 6,700,952
    4Qualifying distributions for 2019 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 1,485,019
    a Applied to 2018, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		0
    d Applied to 2019 distributable amount..... 317,354
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 1,167,665
    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 7,868,617
    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 .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2020 ..........     		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) .......     		0
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2014 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		1,116,056
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2020.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		6,752,561
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2015.... 1,356,551
    b Excess from 2016.... 1,372,371
    c Excess from 2017.... 1,507,029
    d Excess from 2018.... 1,348,945
    e Excess from 2019.... 1,167,665
    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).)
    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:
    ELIZABETH F CHENEY FOUNDATION
    120 S LASALLE STREET SUITE 1740
    CHICAGO,IL60603
    (312) 782-1234
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    APPLICATION FORM AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.CHENEYFOUNDATION.ORG
    cAny submission deadlines:
    30 DAYS PRIOR TO MEETING BASED ON PROGRAMMATIC SCHEDULE
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    GRANTS LIMITED TO ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT UNDER SEC 501(C)(3)
    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
    AMELIA ISLAND CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVA
    CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL PO BOX 15886
    FERNANDINA BEACH,FL32035     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 2,000
    ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO
    111 S MICHIGAN AVENUE
    CHICAGO,IL60603     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 15,000
    ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO
    111 S MICHIGAN AVENUE
    CHICAGO,IL60603     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 5,000
    ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO
    111 S MICHIGAN AVENUE
    CHICAGO,IL60603     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 5,000
    ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO
    111 S MICHIGAN AVENUE
    CHICAGO,IL60603     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 5,000
    ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO
    111 S MICHIGAN AVENUE
    CHICAGO,IL60603     		NONE PC SOLE SPONORSHIP OF PHOTOGRAPHY COLLECTION CATALOGUE 200,000
    BACH WEEK
    PO BOX 6133
    EVANSTON,IL602046133     		NONE PC JS BACH SPRING CONCERTS 5,000
    BACH WEEK
    PO BOX 6133
    EVANSTON,IL602046133     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 1,500
    BELLA VOCE
    C/O U OF I AT CHICAGO COLLEGE OF
    ARCHITECTURE AND THE ARTS 1040 W HA
    CHICAGO,IL606077130     		NONE PC BACH'S B MINOR MASS 5,000
    BELLA VOCE
    C/O U OF I AT CHICAGO COLLEGE OF
    ARCHITECTURE AND THE ARTS 1040 W HA
    CHICAGO,IL606077130     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 1,000
    CHICAGO A CAPELLA
    2936 N SOUTHPORT 2ND FL
    CHICAGO,IL60657     		NONE PC CHICAGO CHICAGO CONCERT 3,000
    CHICAGO CHORALE
    1100 E 55TH STREET
    CHICAGO,IL60615     		NONE PC DURUFLE REQUIEM 6/19 5,000
    CHICAGO CHORALE
    1100 E 55TH STREET
    CHICAGO,IL60615     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 4,000
    CHICAGO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    C/O CHICAGO COMMUNITY TRUST 225 N
    MICHIGAN AVE SUITE 2200
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		NONE PC ARTS WORK FUND 3,000
    CHICAGO OPERA THEATRE
    70 E LAKE STREET SUITE 815
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		NONE PC SUPPORT FOR IOLANTA 15,000
    CHICAGO OPERA THEATRE
    70 E LAKE STREET SUITE 815
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 5,000
    CHICAGO PHILHARMONIC
    1123 EMERSON ST 207
    EVANSTON,IL60201     		NONE PC CONCERT SUPPORT 5,000
    CHICAGO PHILHARMONIC
    1123 EMERSON ST 207
    EVANSTON,IL60201     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 1,000
    CHICAGO PHILHARMONIC
    1123 EMERSON ST 207
    EVANSTON,IL60201     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 1,000
    CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATER
    800 EAST GRAND
    CHICAGO,IL60611     		NONE PC MACBETH. APRIL 2018 25,000
    CHICAGO SINFONIETTA
    70 E LAKE STREET SUITE 226
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 5,000
    CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
    220 S MICHIGAN AVENUE
    CHICAGO,IL606042508     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 15,000
    CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
    220 S MICHIGAN AVENUE
    CHICAGO,IL606042508     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 10,000
    CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
    220 S MICHIGAN AVENUE
    CHICAGO,IL606042508     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 7,500
    CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
    220 S MICHIGAN AVENUE
    CHICAGO,IL606042508     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 7,500
    CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
    220 S MICHIGAN AVENUE
    CHICAGO,IL606042508     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 5,000
    CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
    220 S MICHIGAN AVENUE
    CHICAGO,IL606042508     		NONE PC TWO CIVIC CENTENNIAL PERFORMANCES (SEPT. 2018 AND APRIL 2019) AND TO SUPPORT CIVIC SEASON SPONSORSHIP 250,000
    CIVITAS ENSEMBLE
    PO BOX 60921
    CHICAGO,IL60660     		NONE PC DISCRETIONARY MATCHING GRANT 10,000
    COURT THEATRE
    5535 SOUTH ELLIS AVENUE
    CHICAGO,IL60637     		NONE PC ALL MY SONS - ARTHUR MILLER 30,000
    DEMPSTER STREET PRO MUSICA
    630 FOREST AVENUE
    EVANSTON,IL60202     		NONE PC ROMANTIC MASTERS CONCERT 3,000
    DEMPSTER STREET PRO MUSICA
    630 FOREST AVENUE
    EVANSTON,IL60202     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 1,000
    EASTMAN HOUSE MUSEUM
    900 EAST AVENUE
    ROCHESTER,NY146072298     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 2,000
    EASTMAN HOUSE MUSEUM
    900 EAST AVENUE
    ROCHESTER,NY146072298     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 2,000
    ENSEMBLE DAL NIENTE
    4045 N ROCKWELL SUITE 312
    CHICAGO,IL60625     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 4,000
    EVANSTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    1007 CHURCH STREET SUITE 108
    EVANSTON,IL60201     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 1,000
    EVANSTON HISTORY CENTER
    225 GREENWOOD STREET
    EVANSTON,IL60201     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 5,000
    EVANSTON HISTORY CENTER
    225 GREENWOOD STREET
    EVANSTON,IL60201     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 5,000
    FIFTH HOUSE ENSEMBLE
    332 S MICHIGAN AVE SUITE 1032-F501
    CHICAGO,IL60604     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 4,000
    GENESEE COUNTRY MUSEUM
    PO BOX 310
    MUMFORD,NY14511     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 2,500
    GENESEE COUNTRY MUSEUM
    PO BOX 310
    MUMFORD,NY14511     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 2,500
    GIORDANO DANCE CHICAGO
    1509 S MICHIGAN AVE 2ND FLOOR
    CHICAGO,IL60605     		NONE PC DAVIS ROBERTSON WORK 5,000
    GOODMAN THEATRE
    170 NORTH DEARBORN STREET
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		NONE PC PAMPLOMA JULY 2018 50,000
    GOODMAN THEATRE
    170 NORTH DEARBORN STREET
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 5,000
    GOODMAN THEATRE
    170 NORTH DEARBORN STREET
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 1,000
    GRANT PARK MUSIC FESTIVAL
    205 EAST RANDOLPH DRIVE
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		NONE PC SUPPORT FOR SUMMER 2018 FESTIVAL 40,000
    GRANT PARK MUSIC FESTIVAL
    205 EAST RANDOLPH DRIVE
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 5,000
    HARRIS THEATER FOR MUSIC AND DANCE
    205 EAST RANDOLPH DRIVE
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		NONE PC BEYOND THE ARIA 60,000
    HAYMARKET OPERA COMPANY
    1920 N SEMINARY AVENUE UNIT 1F
    CHICAGO,IL60614     		NONE PC DISCRETIONARY GRANT 5,000
    HAYMARKET OPERA COMPANY
    1920 N SEMINARY AVENUE UNIT 1F
    CHICAGO,IL60614     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 5,000
    HUBBARD STREET DANCE
    1147 W JACKSON
    CHICAGO,IL606072903     		NONE PC MINUS 16 REIMAGINING 15,000
    HUMANE SOCIETY OF ROCHESTER MONROE
    PO BOX 299
    FAIRPORT,NY14450     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 2,500
    HUMANE SOCIETY OF ROCHESTER MONROE
    PO BOX 299
    FAIRPORT,NY14450     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 2,500
    IOWA WESLEYAN COLLEGE
    601 NORTH MAIN STREET
    MT PLEASANT,IA526411398     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 2,500
    IOWA WESLEYAN COLLEGE
    601 NORTH MAIN STREET
    MT PLEASANT,IA526411398     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 2,500
    ISLAND HERITAGE TRUST
    PO BOX 42
    DEER ISLE,ME04627     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 1,500
    ISLAND HERITAGE TRUST
    PO BOX 42
    DEER ISLE,ME04627     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 1,000
    JOFFREY BALLET
    10 EAST RANDOLPH STREET
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 5,000
    KHECARI DANCE
    6589 1 LAKEWOOD AVENUE
    CHICAGO,IL60626     		NONE PC THE RETREAT 5,000
    LIFELINE THEATRE
    6912 N GLENWOOD
    CHICAGO,IL60626     		NONE PC ANNA KARENINA 3,000
    LINKS HALL
    3111 N WESTERN AVENUE
    CHICAGO,IL60618     		NONE PC 40TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON 5,000
    LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE
    875 N MICHIGAN AVE SUITE 2200
    CHICAGO,IL60611     		NONE PC 20K LEAGUES 10,000
    LUCKY PLUSH PRODUCTIONS
    3825 N BELL AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60618     		NONE PC THE RINK 5,000
    LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO
    20 N WACKER DRIVE
    CHICAGO,IL60606     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 10,000
    LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO
    20 N WACKER DRIVE
    CHICAGO,IL60606     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 10,000
    LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO
    20 N WACKER DRIVE
    CHICAGO,IL60606     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 10,000
    LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO
    20 N WACKER DRIVE
    CHICAGO,IL60606     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 10,000
    MCCALLUM THEATRE
    73000 FRED WARING DRIVE
    PALM DESERT,CA92260     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 5,000
    MCCALLUM THEATRE
    73000 FRED WARING DRIVE
    PALM DESERT,CA92260     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 5,000
    MCCALLUM THEATRE
    73000 FRED WARING DRIVE
    PALM DESERT,CA92260     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 500
    MEMORIAL ART GALLERY
    500 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
    ROCHESTER,NY146071415     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 5,000
    MEMORIAL ART GALLERY
    500 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
    ROCHESTER,NY146071415     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 5,000
    MERIT MUSIC PROGRAM
    38 S PEORIA STREET
    CHICAGO,IL60607     		NONE PC DISCRETIONARY MATCHING GRANT 10,000
    MUSIC OF THE BAROQUE
    111 N WABASH SUITE 810
    CHICAGO,IL60602     		NONE PC MAY 2019 CONCERT 20,000
    MUSIC THEATER WORKS
    516 FOURTH STREET
    WILMETTE,IL60091     		NONE PC PIRATES OF PENZANCE 5,000
    MUSIC THEATER WORKS
    516 FOURTH STREET
    WILMETTE,IL60091     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 1,000
    MUSIC THEATER WORKS
    516 FOURTH STREET
    WILMETTE,IL60091     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 1,000
    NEW MUSIC CHICAGO
    73 W MONROE STREET
    CHICAGO,IL60603     		NONE PC EAR TAXI #2 5,000
    NORTHLIGHT THEATER
    9501 N SKOKIE BLVD
    SKOKIE,IL60076     		NONE PC BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEANNE 10,000
    NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM
    1033 UNIVERSITY PLACE SUITE 450
    EVANSTON,IL60201     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 5,000
    NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY - KELLOGG S
    2001 SHERIDAN ROAD
    EVANSTON,IL60208     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 5,000
    NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY BLOCK MUSEU
    40 ARTS CIRCLE DR
    EVANSTON,IL602082410     		NONE PC CARAVANS OF GOLD 5,000
    NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY MUSIC LIBRA
    1970 CAMPUS DRIVE
    EVANSTON,IL602082300     		NONE PC DISCRETIONARY MATCHING GRANT 5,000
    NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY- SCHOOL OF
    70 ARTS CIRCLE
    EVANSTON,IL60208     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 15,000
    OVER THE RAINBOW ASSOCIATION
    2040 BROWN AVENUE
    EVANSTON,IL60201     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 1,000
    PEOPLE'S MUSIC SCHOOL
    931 W EASTWOOD
    CHICAGO,IL60640     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 1,000
    RAVEN THEATRE
    6157 N CLARK STREET
    CHICAGO,IL60660     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 3,000
    RAVINIA FESTIVAL
    418 SHERIDAN ROAD
    HIGHLAND PARK,IL60035     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 20,000
    RAVINIA FESTIVAL
    418 SHERIDAN ROAD
    HIGHLAND PARK,IL60035     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 1,000
    REMBRANDT CHAMBER PLAYERS
    PO BOX 811406
    CHICAGO,IL60681     		NONE PC A SOLDIER'S TALE 3,000
    REMBRANDT CHAMBER PLAYERS
    PO BOX 811406
    CHICAGO,IL60681     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 2,000
    REMBRANDT CHAMBER PLAYERS
    PO BOX 811406
    CHICAGO,IL60681     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 1,000
    REMY BUMPO THEATRE
    3717 N RAVENSWOOD AVENUE SUITE 245
    CHICAGO,IL60613     		NONE PC CAL IN CAMO 3,000
    RIVENDELL THEATRE
    5779 N RIDGE AVENUE
    CHICAGO,IL60660     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 3,000
    ROCHESTER CITY BALLET
    1326 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
    ROCHESTER,NY146071622     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 500
    ROCHESTER CITY BALLET
    1326 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
    ROCHESTER,NY146071622     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 500
    ROCHESTER ORATORIO SOCIETY
    1050 EAST AVENUE
    ROCHESTER,NY14607     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 500
    ROCHESTER ORATORIO SOCIETY
    1050 EAST AVENUE
    ROCHESTER,NY14607     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 500
    SHATTERED GLOBE THEATRE
    2936 N SOUTHPORT SUITE 214
    CHICAGO,IL60654     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 3,000
    SIXTEENTH STREET THEATRE
    6420 16TH STREET
    BERWYN,IL60402     		NONE PC HARBOR FATE 3,000
    SPEKTRAL QUARTET
    1506 W ROSEMONT AVENUE 1
    CHICAGO,IL60660     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 3,000
    STEPPENWOLF THEATRE
    1650 N HALSTED ST
    CHICAGO,IL60614     		NONE PC THE DOPPELGANGER 30,000
    STRAWDOG THEATRE
    1802 W BERENICE AVENUE
    CHICAGO,IL60613     		NONE PC PILLARS OF THE COMMUNITY 3,000
    THE HOUSE THEATRE
    4700 N RAVENSWOOD SUITE SW2
    CHICAGO,IL606404408     		NONE PC HATFIELD & MCCOY 5,000
    THE METROPOLITAN OPERA
    30 LINCOLN CENTER
    NEW YORK,NY10023     		NONE PC DISCRETIONARY MATCHING GRANT 4,000
    THIRD COAST PERCUSSION
    4045 N ROCKWELL ST 301
    CHICAGO,IL60618     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 5,000
    THIRD COAST PERCUSSION
    4045 N ROCKWELL ST 301
    CHICAGO,IL60618     		NONE PC DEVONTE HYNES WORK 5,000
    THODOS DANCE CHICAGO
    860 W BLACKHAWK SUITE 305
    CHICAGO,IL60642     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 5,000
    TIMELINE THEATRE
    615 W WELLINGTON AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60657     		NONE PC TO CATCH A FISH 5,000
    TIMELINE THEATRE
    615 W WELLINGTON AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60657     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 4,000
    TRAP DOOR
    1655 W CORTLAND STREET
    CHICAGO,IL60622     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 3,000
    UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO PRESENTS
    5801 S ELLIS AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60637     		NONE PC ISSERLESS AND LEVIN 3,000
    UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN - BUSINESS S
    701 TAPPAN STREET
    ANN ARBOR,MI481060966     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 10,000
    VICTORY GARDENS THEATER
    2433 N LINCOLN AVENUE
    CHICAGO,IL60614     		NONE PC MIES JULIE 5/18 10,000
    WBEZ ALLIANCE INC
    848 E GRAND AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60611     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 1,000
    WFMT AND THE RADIO NETWORKS WTTW
    5400 NORTH ST LOUIS AVENUE
    CHICAGO,IL60625     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 5,000
    WINDOWS TO THE WORLD
    5400 NORTH ST LOUIS AVENUE
    CHICAGO,IL60625     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 10,000
    WRITERS' THEATRE CHICAGO
    376 PARK AVENUE
    GLENCOE,IL60022     		NONE PC A MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN 30,000
    WRITERS' THEATRE CHICAGO
    376 PARK AVENUE
    GLENCOE,IL60022     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 5,000
    WXXI GO PUBLIC
    PO BOX 30021
    ROCHESTER,NY14614     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 5,000
    WXXI GO PUBLIC
    PO BOX 30021
    ROCHESTER,NY14614     		NONE PC DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY OR MATCHING GRANT 5,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 1,269,500
    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 ...........     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 141,271  
    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 ............     		    18 561,344  
    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).. 0 702,615 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    702,615
    (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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    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)
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    TY 2017 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    ELIZABETH F CHENEY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    36-3375377
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING EXPENSE 19,189 12,388 0 6,801
    ACCOUNTING FEE PAID TO ALLAN DREBIN 6,000 6,000 0 0

    TY 2017 AllOthProgRltdInvestmentsSch
    Name:
    ELIZABETH F CHENEY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    36-3375377
    Category Amount
    NONE 0

    TY 2017 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    ELIZABETH F CHENEY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    36-3375377
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    FIDELITY FLOATING RATE BOND FUND 292,739 281,896
    FIDELITY TOTAL MARKET INDEX FUND 1,277,303 2,220,524
    LOOMIS SAYLES BOND FUND 342,184 320,394
    VANGUARD SHORT TERM BOND INDEX FUND 1,252,132 1,239,098
    VANGUARD STAR FUND TOTAL INTL STOCK EFT 718,877 799,084

    TY 2017 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    ELIZABETH F CHENEY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    36-3375377
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL EXPENSE 196 196 0 0


    TY 2017 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    ELIZABETH F CHENEY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    36-3375377
    Description Amount
    PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT 9,943


    TY 2017 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    ELIZABETH F CHENEY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    36-3375377
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INSURANCE 6,639 3,324 0 3,315
    INTERNET SERVICES 446 222 0 224
    OFFICE EQUIPMENT 50 25 0 25
    OFFICE EXPENSE 324 165 0 159
    PHOTOCOPYING 479 245 0 234
    PARKING 1,760 0 0 1,760
    POSTAGE 379 189 0 190
    STATE REGISTRATION FEES 10 0 0 10
    TELEPHONE 1,915 959 0 956


    TY 2017 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    ELIZABETH F CHENEY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    36-3375377
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 23,067 23,067 0 0


    TY 2017 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    ELIZABETH F CHENEY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    36-3375377
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FEDERAL TAX 5,430 0 0 0