Form990-PF

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
2018
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2018, or tax year beginning 01-01-2018 , and ending 12-31-2018
Name of foundation
THE 1111 FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)THREE LAKES DRIVE
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
NORTHFIELD, IL60093
A Employer identification number

46-1463656
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(847) 643-4343
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$18,445,187J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 0
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 367,248 367,248  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 102,866
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 6,753,438
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 102,866
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........ 470,114 470,114  
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).......        
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 88,703 88,703   0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 10,000 0   0
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 21,686 18,522   10
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 120,389 107,225   10
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 1,605,946 1,605,946
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 1,726,335 107,225   1,605,956
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -1,256,221
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 362,889
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2018)
Form 990-PF (2018)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 5,478,533 406,791 406,791
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)....... 6,482,817 Click to see attachment8,411,396 10,951,265
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 5,329,806 Click to see attachment6,948,538 6,816,331
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 0 Click to see attachment261,029 263,882
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment0 Click to see attachment6,918 Click to see attachment6,918
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 17,291,156 16,034,672 18,445,187
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 0 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow SFAS 117, check here bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted..................    
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
Foundations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 0 0
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 17,291,156 16,034,672
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 17,291,156 16,034,672
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 17,291,156 16,034,672
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
17,291,156
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-1,256,221
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
16,034,935
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
263
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
16,034,672
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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 JPMORGAN S2009 P    
b JPMORGAN S2009 P    
c CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS P    
d
e
(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 2,890,355   2,739,259 151,096
b 3,853,863   3,911,313 -57,450
c 9,220     9,220
d
e
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       151,096
b       -57,450
c       9,220
d
e
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 2 102,866
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)

If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2017 1,863,087 15,352,219 0.121356
2016 1,302,113 7,838,433 0.166119
2015 1,491,823 8,283,375 0.180098
2014 1,603,468 9,195,533 0.174375
2013 1,059,401 10,255,003 0.103306
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
2
0.745254
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
0.149051
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2018 from Part X, line 5......
4
19,739,260
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
2,942,156
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
3,629
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
2,945,785
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4,.............
8
1,605,956
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 7,258
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 7,258
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 7,258
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2018 estimated tax payments and 2017 overpayment credited to 2018 6a 10,279
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 10,279
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 3,021
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2019 estimated taxBullet3,021 RefundedBullet 11 0
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 2018 or the taxable year beginning in 2018? See the instructions for Part XIV.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV .............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See 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 ofbulletLAURA KNUDSON Telephone no.bullet (847) 643-4343

    Located atbulletTHREE LAKES DRIVENORTHFIELDIL ZIP+4bullet60093
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2018, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16   No
    See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
    country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
    1b
     
     
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2018?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2018, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2018?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2018 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2018.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2018?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    Yes
    No
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .................
    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    JAMES D ABRAMS CO-PRESIDENT
    1.00     		0 0 0
    THREE LAKES DRIVE
    NORTHFIELD,IL60093
    WENDY D ABRAMS CO-PRESIDENT
    1.00     		0 0 0
    THREE LAKES DRIVE
    NORTHFIELD,IL60093
    LAURA KNUDSON DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    THREE LAKES DRIVE
    NORTHFIELD,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  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    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
    19,440,578
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    599,280
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    20,039,858
    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
    20,039,858
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    300,598
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    19,739,260
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    986,963
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    986,963
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2018 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    7,258
    b
    Income tax for 2018. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    7,258
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    979,705
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    979,705
    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
    979,705
    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
    1,605,956
    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
    1,605,956
    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
    0
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    1,605,956
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2017     		(c)
    2017     		(d)
    2018
    1 Distributable amount for 2018 from Part XI, line 7 979,705
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2018:
    a Enter amount for 2017 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2018:
    a From 2013...... 508,094
    b From 2014...... 1,153,357
    c From 2015...... 1,080,012
    d From 2016...... 912,939
    e From 2017...... 1,099,680
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 4,754,082
    4Qualifying distributions for 2018 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 1,605,956
    a Applied to 2017, 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 2018 distributable amount..... 979,705
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 626,251
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2018. 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 5,380,333
    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 2017. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2018. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2019 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2013 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		508,094
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2019.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		4,872,239
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2014.... 1,153,357
    b Excess from 2015.... 1,080,012
    c Excess from 2016.... 912,939
    d Excess from 2017.... 1,099,680
    e Excess from 2018.... 626,251
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2018, enter the date of the ruling....... bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2018 (b) 2017 (c) 2016 (d) 2015
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    JAMES D ABRAMS
    WENDY D ABRAMS
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    AM SHALOM
    840 VERNON AVE
    GLENCOE,IL60022     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 13,600
    BRING CHANGE TO MIND
    155 SANSOME STREET SUITE 530
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 3,000
    BROWN UNIVERSITY
    BOX 1893
    PROVIDENCE,RI02912     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 250,000
    CANINE THERAPY CORPS INC
    1700 W IRVING PARK ROAD SUITE 311
    CHICAGO,IL60613     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 4,460
    CCFA - CROHN'S & COLITIS FOUNDATION INC
    2200 EAST DEVON AVENUE SUITE 392
    DES PLAINES,IL60018     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    CHICAGO IDEAS WEEKINNOVATION FOUNDATION
    600 WEST CHICAGO SUITE 620
    CHICAGO,IL60654     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    COMMON GROUND FOUNDATION
    5113 SOUTH HARPER AVE SUITE 2C
    CHICAGO,IL60615     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 4,000
    COOL GLOBES INC
    THREE LAKES DRIVE
    NORTHFIELD,IL60093     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 150,000
    DESIGNS FOR DIGNITY
    445 N WELLS ST SUITE 402
    CHICAGO,IL60654     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    DIGESTIVE HEALTH FOUNDATION
    251 E HURON ST SUITE 3-200
    CHICAGO,IL60611     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 62,500
    ERIKSON INSTITUTE
    451 NORTH LASALLE ST
    CHICAGO,IL60654     		NONE PF GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY OF BAY COUNTY
    114 E 9TH ST
    PANAMA CITY,FL32401     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    FOUNDATION FOR A BETTER PUERTO RICO
    PO BOX 938
    CULEBRA,PR00775     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    HAVE DREAMS
    515 BUSSE HIGHWAY
    PARK RIDGE,IL60068     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 398
    HIGHLAND PARK,IL60035     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    ILLINOIS HOLOCAUST MUSEUM
    9603 WOODS DRIVE
    SKOKIE,IL60077     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 23,750
    JEWISH FEDERATION OF NORTH AMERICA
    25 BROADWAY SUITE 1700
    NEW YORK,NY10004     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    JEWISH UNITED FUND
    30 S WELLS STREET
    CHICAGO,IL60606     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 33,500
    KARTEMQUIN EDUCATIONAL FILM
    1901 WEST WELLINGTON
    CHICAGO,IL60657     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 500
    KESHET
    600 ACADEMY DRIVE SUITE 130
    NORTHBROOK,IL60062     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 7,500
    MEDIA MATTERS
    455 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    MIT - SOLVE
    600 TECHNOLOGY SQUARE NE49 3RD
    FLOOR
    CAMBRIDGE,MA02139     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART CHICAGO
    220 E CHICAGO AVENUE
    CHICAGO,IL60611     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    OBAMA FOUNDATION
    1250 24TH STREET NW SUITE 250
    WASHINGTON,DC20001     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 100,000
    ONE GOAL GRADUATION
    180 N WABASH STREET SUITE 800
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    PROJECT DRAWDOWN
    27 GATE 5 ROAD
    SAUSALITO,CA94965     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    RAVINIA FESTIVAL
    418 SHERIDAN ROAD
    HIGHLAND PARK,IL60035     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 49,636
    ROBERT F KENNEDY CENTER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
    515 MADISON AVE 718
    NEW YORK,NY10022     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 50,000
    SAVE THE CHILDREN
    501 KINGS HIGHWAY EAST SUITE 400
    FAIRFIELD,CT06825     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    SKY ART
    3026 EAST 91ST STREET
    CHICAGO,IL60617     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    SPECIAL OLYMPICS
    2 EAST 8TH STREET MEZZ LEVEL
    CHICAGO,IL60605     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 25,000
    STANFORD UNIVERSITY
    326 GALVEZ STREET
    STANFORD,CA94305     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 25,000
    TEDX CHICAGO
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
    NEW YORK,NY10013     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 7,000
    THE ART CENTER HIGHLAND PARK
    1957 SHERIDAN ROAD
    HIGHLAND PARK,IL60035     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 15,000
    THE CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE
    1850 W ROOSEVELT ROAD
    CHICAGO,IL60608     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    TOP BOX FOODS
    222 MERCHANDISE MART PLAZA SUITE
    202A
    CHICAGO,IL60654     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    UNITED WAY OF LAKE COUNTY
    330 SOUTH GREENLEAF STREET
    GURNEE,IL60031     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
    5235 SOUTH HARPER COURT
    CHICAGO,IL60615     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 300,000
    UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
    UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
    LOS ANGELES,CA90089     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 250,000
    US AGAINST ALZHEIMER'S
    2 WISCONSIN CIRCLE SUITE 700
    CHEVY CHASE,MD20815     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    WATERKEEPER ALLIANCE
    180 MAIDEN LANE SUITE 603
    NEW YORK,NY10038     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 75,000
    WTTWWFMT
    5400 NORTH ST LOUIS AVENUE
    CHICAGO,IL60625     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    ZACHARIAS CENTER
    4275 OLD GRAND AVE
    GURNEE,IL60031     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    ZANMI BENI FOUNDATION
    6201 RIVIERA DRIVE
    CORAL GABLES,FL33146     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 1,605,946
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
    investments ...........     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 367,248  
    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 ............     		    18 102,866  
    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).. 0 470,114 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    470,114
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

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

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
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    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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    TY 2018 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    THE 1111 FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    46-1463656
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    BLACKROCK HIGH YIELD BOND 185,278 180,383
    DODGE & COX INCOME FUND 594,176 577,563
    DOUBLELINE TOTAL RET BD 749,885 735,640
    JPM STRAT INC OPP FD-SEL 204,550 200,472
    WELLS FARGO CORE BOND FUND - CLASS 3,388,172 3,327,530
    SCHWAB US TIPS ETF 177,792 175,778
    PIMCO SHORT-TERM FD-INSTL 196,259 194,072
    VANGUARD SHORT-TERM BOND ETF 285,768 287,409
    PIMCO INCOME FD-INS 201,289 192,332
    MFS EMERGING MARKETS DEBT FD R6 177,577 179,017
    PIMCO INVESTMENT GRADE CORPORATE 787,792 766,135

    TY 2018 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    THE 1111 FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    46-1463656
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING-SP ADR 295,763 452,331
    ALPHABET INC/CA-CL C 809,491 1,053,215
    APPLE, INC. 99,213 533,319
    BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC. 809,128 2,142,000
    FINANCIAL SELECT SECTOR SPDR 132,704 133,583
    HEALTH CARE SELECT SECTOR 470,362 522,088
    ISHARES CORE DIVIDEND GROWTH 586,946 604,838
    ISHARES EDGE MSCI USA VALUE 254,432 257,478
    SPDR S&P 500 ETF TRUST 2,056,522 2,539,687
    VANGUARD INFO TECH ETF 443,645 521,177
    ENERGY SELECT SECTOR SPDR 155,837 117,166
    FIDELITY 500 INDEX FD-AI 2,040,700 1,872,454
    ISHARES CORE S&P SMALL-CAP ETF 256,653 201,929

    TY 2018 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    THE 1111 FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    46-1463656
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    HIGHBRIDGE STRATEGIC CREDIT FUND FMV 261,029 263,882

    TY 2018 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    THE 1111 FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    46-1463656
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    OTHER ASSETS   6,918 6,918


    TY 2018 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    THE 1111 FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    46-1463656
    Description Amount
    ASSET ADJUSTMENT 263


    TY 2018 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    THE 1111 FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    46-1463656
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FILING FEES 10 0   10
    OTHER PORTFOLIO DEDUCTION 3,456 3,456   0
    HIGHBRIDGE ORIGINATION FEE 15,000 15,000   0
    MISCELLANEOUS 3,154 0   0
    DEPOSITORY FEE 66 66   0


    TY 2018 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE 1111 FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    46-1463656
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    MANAGEMENT FEES 75,934 75,934   0
    LEGAL AND PROFESSIONAL FEES 12,769 12,769   0


    TY 2018 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    THE 1111 FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    46-1463656
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FEDERAL 10,000 0   0