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
ELLEN & RONALD BLOCK FAMILY FOUNDATION
INC
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)2 NORTH BREAKERS ROW No N-PH2
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
PALM BEACH, FL33480
A Employer identification number

20-2067790
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(561) 659-2470
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$6,845,885J 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) 871,515
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 180,302 180,302  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 261,190
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 842,389
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 261,190
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........ 1,313,007 441,492  
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)......... Click to see attachment 4,274 4,274   0
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 25,000 25,000   0
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 151,860 0   151,860
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 295 295   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 10,566 0   10,566
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 3,092 3,031   61
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 195,087 32,600   162,487
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 748,048 748,048
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 943,135 32,600   910,535
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 369,872
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 408,892
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.............   1 1
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 862,122 1,300,445 1,300,445
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)....... 2,948,353 Click to see attachment2,557,918 5,541,439
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment1,915 Click to see attachment4,000 Click to see attachment4,000
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 3,812,390 3,862,364 6,845,885
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 3,812,390 3,862,364
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 3,812,390 3,862,364
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 3,812,390 3,862,364
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
3,812,390
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
369,872
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
201,515
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
4,383,777
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
521,413
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
3,862,364
Form 990-PF (2018)
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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 Alexander & Baldwin Inc P 2018-01-31 2018-07-31
b Alexander & Baldwin Inc P 2018-01-31 2018-07-31
c Tropicana Entertainment Inc. P 2018-07-31 2018-10-31
d Analogic Corp P 2015-10-31 2018-06-30
e Analogic Corp P 2015-10-31 2018-06-30
Alexander & Baldwin Inc P 2012-08-07 2018-07-31
Brookdale Senior Living Inc P 2015-01-30 2018-07-31
Brookdale Senior Living Inc P 2015-02-02 2018-07-31
Brookdale Senior Living Inc P 2015-02-02 2018-07-31
HRG Group Inc P 2015-06-15 2018-07-31
HRG Group Inc P 2015-06-15 2018-07-31
Qwest Corp NT 7.5% due 9/15/51 P 2014-01-17 2018-09-30
Qwest Corp NT 7.5% due 9/15/51 P 2014-01-21 2018-09-30
Qwest Corp NT 7.5% due 9/15/51 P 2014-01-22 2018-09-30
Tropicana Entertainment Inc. P 2014-06-04 2018-10-31
Bioverativ Inc P 2017-02-28 2018-03-31
Analogic Corp P 2015-02-02 2018-06-30
(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 7,306   8,015 -709
b 16,228   17,832 -1,604
c 150,280   37,160 113,120
d 81,480   80,394 1,086
e 19,320   19,648 -328
56,121   71,146 -15,025
9,456   32,478 -23,022
4,052   13,767 -9,715
16,055   54,389 -38,334
43,057   41,399 1,658
12,812   12,344 468
3,350   3,359 -9
5,000   5,005 -5
20,000   20,149 -149
280,272   65,505 214,767
21,000   1,401 19,599
96,600   97,208 -608
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       -709
b       -1,604
c       113,120
d       1,086
e       -328
      -15,025
      -23,022
      -9,715
      -38,334
      1,658
      468
      -9
      -5
      -149
      214,767
      19,599
      -608
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 2 261,190
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 921,939 7,490,782 0.123076
2016 751,013 6,531,148 0.114989
2015 712,852 7,062,884 0.100929
2014 748,514 6,279,797 0.119194
2013 806,394 5,959,460 0.135313
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
2
0.593501
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
0.118700
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2018 from Part X, line 5......
4
6,966,568
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
826,932
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
4,089
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
831,021
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4,.............
8
910,535
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 4,089
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 4,089
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 4,089
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2018 estimated tax payments and 2017 overpayment credited to 2018 6a 4,000
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 4,000
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 89
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 2019 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)
    bulletFL
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .Click to see attachment
    8b
     
    No
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2018 or the taxable year beginning in 2018? See the instructions for Part XIV.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV .............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructionsClick to see attachment.................
    12
    Yes
     
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletELLEN BLOCK Telephone no.bullet (561) 659-2470

    Located atbullet2 NORTH BREAKERS ROW SUITE N-PH2PALM BEACHFL ZIP+4bullet33480
    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
    ELLEN BLOCK DIRECTOR
    5.00     		0 0 0
    2 NORTH BREAKERS ROW SUITE S24
    PALM BEACH,FL33480
    LAURIE A BLOCK DIRECTOR
    2.00     		0 0 0
    2 NORTH BREAKERS ROW SUITE S24
    PALM BEACH,FL33480
    MICHAEL H BLOCK DIRECTOR
    2.00     		0 0 0
    2 NORTH BREAKERS ROW SUITE S24
    PALM BEACH,FL33480
    SUSAN S BLOCK CASDIN DIRECTOR
    2.00     		0 0 0
    2 NORTH BREAKERS ROW SUITE S24
    PALM BEACH,FL33480
    JANE S ENGLEBARDT OFFICER
    12.00     		0 0 0
    166 EAST 61 ST SUITE 5H
    NEW YORK,NY10065
    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
    UPSHOT ADVISORS ADVISORY 151,860
    166 E 61 ST SUITE 5H
    NEW YORK,NY10065
    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
    6,073,043
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    999,615
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    7,072,658
    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
    7,072,658
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    106,090
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    6,966,568
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    348,328
    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
    348,328
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2018 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    4,089
    b
    Income tax for 2018. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    4,089
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    344,239
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    344,239
    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
    344,239
    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
    910,535
    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
    910,535
    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
    4,089
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    906,446
    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 7 344,239
    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...... 513,113
    b From 2014...... 436,454
    c From 2015...... 362,063
    d From 2016...... 426,894
    e From 2017...... 551,048
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 2,289,572
    4Qualifying distributions for 2018 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 910,535
    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..... 344,239
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 566,296
    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 2,855,868
    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) ...     		513,113
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2019.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		2,342,755
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2014.... 436,454
    b Excess from 2015.... 362,063
    c Excess from 2016.... 426,894
    d Excess from 2017.... 551,048
    e Excess from 2018.... 566,296
    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).)
    ELLEN BLOCK
    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
    American Friends of the Israel Museum
    545 Fifth Avenue Suite 920
    New York,NY10017     		N/A Public Charity Unrestricted 10,000
    Art Institute of Chicago
    111 South Michigan Ave
    Chicago,IL60603     		N/A Public Charity Unrestricted 5,000
    Arts of Life
    2010 West Carroll Ave
    Chicago,IL60612     		N/A Public Charity Support the activities of the Artist Enterprise Program 10,000
    Aspen Institute
    2300 N Street NW Suite 700
    Washington,DC20037     		N/A Public Charity Unrestricted 2,500
    Brady Center To Prevent Gun Violence
    840 First Street NE Suite 400
    Washington,DC20002     		N/A Public Charity Teen Education Curriculum 15,000
    Center For Hearing & Comm
    50 Broadway
    New York,NY10004     		N/A Public Charity Unrestricted 1,500
    CJE - Senior Life
    3003 W Touhy Ave
    Chicago,IL60645     		N/A Public Charity Art in the Moment Program 5,000
    CJE - Senior Life
    3003 W Touhy Ave
    Chicago,IL60645     		N/A Public Charity Holocaust Community Services Emergency Financial Assistance Fund 15,000
    Community Health Chicago
    2611 W Chicago Ave
    Chicago,IL60622     		N/A Public Charity Unrestricted 300
    Feeding South Florida
    2501 SW 32nd Ter
    Pembroke Park,FL33023     		N/A Public Charity Support the purchase and operation of new CRM Technology 25,000
    Focused Ultrasound Foundation
    1230 Cedars Court Suite 206
    Charlottesville,VA22903     		N/A Public Charity Support the Osteoid Osteomas Phase III Study 101,107
    Forward Association Inc
    125 Maiden Lane
    New York,NY10038     		N/A Public Charity Unrestricted 5,000
    Friends of Yad Sarah
    445 Park Ave Suite 1702
    New York,NY10022     		N/A Public Charity Medical Equipment loan program 1,800
    Greater Chicago Food Depository
    4100 W Ann Lurie Place
    Chicago,IL60632     		N/A Public Charity Unrestricted 250
    Israel Action Network
    25 Broadway
    New York,NY10004     		N/A Public Charity Israel Academic Engagement Program 51,749
    Israel Policy Forum
    355 Lexington Ave 14th Floor
    New York,NY10017     		N/A Public Charity Unrestricted 25,000
    JCC - Chicago
    300 Revere Drive
    Northbrook,IL60062     		N/A Public Charity Elaine Frank Memorial Children's Fund 1,000
    JDC - American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee
    220 E 42nd Street Suite 400
    New York,NY10017     		N/A Public Charity Women's Health and Education Programs in Bosnia 10,000
    JDC - American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee
    220 E 42nd Street Suite 400
    New York,NY10017     		N/A Public Charity JCC Budapest Afterschool Program 5,100
    JDC - American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee
    220 E 42nd Street Suite 400
    New York,NY10017     		N/A Public Charity Unrestricted 15,000
    Jewish Board of Family and Childrens Services
    135 West 50th St
    New York,NY10020     		N/A Public Charity Unrestricted 20,000
    Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County
    4601 Community Drive
    WPalm Beach,FL33417     		N/A Public Charity Unrestricted 15,000
    Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago
    30 S Wells Street
    Chicago,IL60606     		N/A Public Charity Tikkun Olam Volunteer 5,000
    Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago
    30 S Wells Street
    Chicago,IL60606     		N/A DAF Jewish Women's Foundation - Ellie Fund 76,794
    Kindling Group
    4021 N Broadway St
    Chicago,IL60657     		N/A Public Charity No Small Matter Documentary 5,000
    Making Headway
    115 King Street
    Chappaqua,NY10514     		N/A Public Charity Winter Event, AirPlay 500
    Marlene Myerson JCC - Manhattan
    334 Amsterdam Ave
    New York,NY10023     		N/A Public Charity Marlene Meyerson JCC - Ha Dereckh Programs 15,000
    Marlene Myerson JCC - Manhattan
    334 Amsterdam Ave
    New York,NY10023     		N/A Public Charity Joy Levitt Innovataion Fund 10,000
    Mazon
    10850 Wilshire Boulevard 400
    Los Angeles,CA90024     		N/A Public Charity Food Insecurity Support Program for Veterans & Vet Service Providers 15,000
    Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches
    1300 S Olive Ave
    WPalm Beach,FL33401     		N/A Public Charity Unrestricted 300
    Northwestern University - Feinberg School of Medicine
    420 E Superior St 9th Floor
    Chicago,IL60611     		N/A Public Charity Global Health Initiative 3,000
    Norton Museum of Art
    1451 S Olive Ave
    WPalm Beach,FL33401     		N/A Public Charity Children's Afterschool Arts Programs 60,000
    Norton Museum of Art
    1451 S Olive Ave
    WPalm Beach,FL33401     		nN/A Public Charity Children's summer arts collaborative 60,000
    Norton Museum of Art
    1451 S Olive Ave
    WPalm Beach,FL33401     		N/A Public Charity Contemporary and Modern Arts Acquistion Fund 15,000
    NYU Langone Medical Center - FACES
    223 East 34th Ave
    New York,NY10016     		N/A Public Charity FACES: Finding A Cure for Epilepsy and Seizures 5,000
    NYU Langone Medical Center
    One Park Ave 17th Floor
    New York,NY10016     		N/A Public Charity Hassenfeld Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders 15,000
    Palm Beach Country Club Foundation
    760 N Ocean Blvd
    Palm Beach,FL33480     		N/A Public Charity Unrestricted 1,000
    Society of the Four Arts
    240 Cocoanut Row
    Palm Beach,FL33480     		N/A Public Charity Unrestricted 25,000
    Thresholds
    4101 North Ravenswood Avenue
    Chicago,IL60613     		N/A Public Charity Unrestricted 2,500
    Town of Palm Beach United Way
    44 Cocoanut Row M201
    Palm Beach,FL33480     		N/A Public Charity Unrestricted 12,000
    Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition Science & Polity
    150 Harrison Ave
    Boston,MA02111     		N/A Public Charity Friedman School for Nutrition Science and Policy 10,000
    Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition Science & Polity
    150 Harrison Ave
    Boston,MA02111     		N/A Public Charity Ellen H. Block Scholarship Fund 4,951
    University of Chicago
    130 E Randolph Street Suite 1400
    Chicago,IL60601     		N/A Public Charity Forefront Fund 5,000
    US Holocaust Museum
    100 Raoul Wallenberg Place SW
    Washington,DC20024     		N/A Public Charity Unrestricted 51,697
    Windward School
    40 West Red Oak Lane
    White Plains,NY10604     		N/A Public Charity Unrestricted 10,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 748,048
    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....     14 180,302  
    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 ............     		    18 261,190  
    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).. 0 441,492 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    441,492
    (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
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's name SmallBullet
    		 Firm's EIN SmallBullet
    Firm's address SmallBullet


    		 Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Additional Data


    Software ID:  
    Software Version:  


    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors

    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2018
    Name of the organization
    ELLEN & RONALD BLOCK FAMILY FOUNDATION
    INC
    Employer identification number

    20-2067790
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ






    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......... Arrow Bullet $  
    Caution. An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
    Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018) Page 2
    Name of organization
    ELLEN & RONALD BLOCK FAMILY FOUNDATION
    INC         		Employer identification number
    20-2067790
    Part I
    Contributors (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
    Ellen Block  
    2 N Breakers Row N-PH2
     
    Palm Beach, FL33480

    		$ 145,550


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    2
    Ellen Block  
    2 N Breakers Row N-PH2
     
    Palm Beach, FL33480

    		$ 725,965


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    ELLEN & RONALD BLOCK FAMILY FOUNDATION
    INC         		Employer identification number

    20-2067790
    Part II
    Noncash Property (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    1
    		 2,000 shs Tropicana Entertainment St, $ 145,550 2018-07-11
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    2
    		 8,710 shs The Brink's Co,3,140 shs Federal Agricultural Mortgage Co $ 725,965 2018-12-21
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    ELLEN & RONALD BLOCK FAMILY FOUNDATION
    INC         		Employer identification number

    20-2067790
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)

    Additional Data


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    TY 2018 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    ELLEN & RONALD BLOCK FAMILY FOUNDATION
     
    INC
    EIN:
    20-2067790
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Professional Fees 25,000 25,000   0

    TY 2018 ExplnOfNonFilingWithAGStmt
    Name:
    ELLEN & RONALD BLOCK FAMILY FOUNDATION
     
    INC
    EIN:
    20-2067790
    Statement:
    FLORIDA DOES NOT REQUIRE FILING WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

    TY 2018 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    ELLEN & RONALD BLOCK FAMILY FOUNDATION
     
    INC
    EIN:
    20-2067790
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    1,020 Shs Masonite International 61,957 45,727
    1,100 Shs Tribune Co 58,312 49,918
    1,110 Shs Encore Cap Group 41,009 26,085
    1,500 Shs Gilead Sciences Inc 142,890 93,825
    1,500 Shs Scholastic Corp 64,857 60,390
    1,550 Shs Addus Homecare 51,142 105,214
    1,569 Shs CDW Corp 54,664 127,167
    1,680 Shs Voya Finl Inc 68,704 67,435
    10,460 Shs Brinks Co 297,565 676,239
    1,810 Shs CSW Industrials Inc 61,587 87,514
    100 Shs Bank America Corp 7.25% Non Cum Conv Pfd Ser L 107,503 125,250
    118 Shs Fairfax Finl Hldgs 55,500 51,922
    2,000 Shs Telephone & Data Systems 48,380 46,320
    2,500 Shs Schwab Charles Corp 65,208 63,475
    2,630 Shs Kennedy Wilson Holdings 43,891 47,787
    2,820 Shs Bank United Inc 100,600 84,431
    3,000 Shs Citigroup Depository 76,290 76,260
    3,542 Shs First Horizon 48,745 46,613
    4,695 Shs Federal Agric Mtg Corp 119,988 283,766
    30,000 Shs Hasbro, Inc. 169,500 2,437,500
    315 Shs Navigators Group Inc. 18,775 43,779
    4,000 Shs Allstate Corp 104,120 100,480
    4,000 Shs Morgan Stanley 6.625% 103,250 100,920
    400 Shs Biogen Idec Inc 129,365 120,368
    5,350 Shs Investors Bancorp 60,934 55,640
    5,758 Shs Leucadia Natl Corp 117,922 99,959
    520 Shs Howard Hughes Corp 48,274 50,762
    30 Shs Madison Square Garden 5,393 8,031
    5,105 Shs Viad Corp 122,975 255,709
    635 Shs Core Mark Holdg Co 39,202 29,528
    2,570 TTEC Hldgs Inc 69,416 73,425

    TY 2018 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    ELLEN & RONALD BLOCK FAMILY FOUNDATION
     
    INC
    EIN:
    20-2067790
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Professional Fees - Schulte Roth 4,274 4,274   0


    TY 2018 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    ELLEN & RONALD BLOCK FAMILY FOUNDATION
     
    INC
    EIN:
    20-2067790
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    Federal Tax Deposits 1,915 4,000 4,000


    TY 2018 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    ELLEN & RONALD BLOCK FAMILY FOUNDATION
     
    INC
    EIN:
    20-2067790
    Description Amount
    FMV OF STOCK IN EXCESS OF BASIS CONTRIBUTED TO THE FOUNDATION 516,055
    Prior Year Federal Tax 3,648
    PY return of Capital 1,710


    TY 2018 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    ELLEN & RONALD BLOCK FAMILY FOUNDATION
     
    INC
    EIN:
    20-2067790
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Membership Fees 975 975   0
    Office Supplies and Postage 806 806   0
    Florida State Annual Report 61 0   61
    Insurance 1,250 1,250   0


    TY 2018 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    ELLEN & RONALD BLOCK FAMILY FOUNDATION
     
    INC
    EIN:
    20-2067790
    Description Amount
    Nondividend Distributions Per 1099 1,534
    EXCESS OF FMV OVER BASIS ON STOCK DONATIONS BY THE FOUNDATION 199,981


    TY 2018 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    ELLEN & RONALD BLOCK FAMILY FOUNDATION
     
    INC
    EIN:
    20-2067790
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Professional Fees - Upshot 151,860 0   151,860


    TY 2018 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    ELLEN & RONALD BLOCK FAMILY FOUNDATION
     
    INC
    EIN:
    20-2067790
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Foreign Tax 295 295   0