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 SPECTER FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)718 MERION SQUARE ROAD
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
GLADWYNE, PA19035
A Employer identification number

38-7076393
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(610) 547-7345
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$17,786,018J 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) 5,928,459
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 39,721 39,721  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 150,288 130,690  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 2,981,653
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 8,026,017
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 2,981,653
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........ 9,100,121 3,152,064  
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 9,704 4,852   4,852
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 4,355 2,178   2,177
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 2,796 2,796   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 2,291 2,289   0
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 19,146 12,115   7,029
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 2,255,283 2,255,283
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 2,274,429 12,115   2,262,312
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 6,825,692
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 3,139,949
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X 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............. 339 339 339
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 3,939,273 2,367,571 2,367,571
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).......      
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 attachment6,613,547 Click to see attachment12,747,894 Click to see attachment15,418,108
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 10,553,159 15,115,804 17,786,018
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.................. 10,553,159 15,115,804
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
Foundations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 10,553,159 15,115,804
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 10,553,159 15,115,804
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
10,553,159
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
6,825,692
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
17,378,851
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
2,263,047
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
15,115,804
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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 PNC BANK - HAWTHORN     2018-12-31
b PNC BANK - HAWTHORN     2018-12-31
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 1,994,742   2,007,383 -12,641
b 5,944,790   3,036,981 2,907,809
c 86,485     86,485
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       -12,641
b       2,907,809
c       86,485
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 2,981,653
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 1,693,054 7,370,516 0.229706
2016 1,638,109 5,453,650 0.300369
2015 709,237 6,256,861 0.113353
2014 316,764 5,396,037 0.058703
2013 221,513 4,992,398 0.044370
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
2
0.746501
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
0.149300
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2018 from Part X, line 5......
4
13,705,448
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
2,046,223
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
31,399
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
2,077,622
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4,.............
8
2,262,312
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 31,399
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 31,399
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 31,399
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2018 estimated tax payments and 2017 overpayment credited to 2018 6a 28,423
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 42,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 70,423
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 39,024
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2019 estimated taxBullet39,024 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)
    bulletPA
    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 ofbulletSHANIN AND TRACEY SPECTER Telephone no.bullet (215) 772-1000

    Located atbullet718 MERION SQ RDGLADWYNEPA ZIP+4bullet19035
    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
    SHANIN SPECTER TRUSTEE
    0.00     		0 0 0
    718 MERION SQUARE ROAD
    GLADWYNE,PA19035
    TRACEY SPECTER TRUSTEE
    0.00     		0 0 0
    718 MERION SQUARE ROAD
    GLADWYNE,PA19035
    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
    12,732,371
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    1,181,789
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    13,914,160
    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
    13,914,160
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    208,712
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    13,705,448
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    685,272
    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
    685,272
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2018 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    31,399
    b
    Income tax for 2018. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    31,399
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    653,873
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    653,873
    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
    653,873
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
    2,262,312
    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
    2,262,312
    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
    31,399
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    2,230,913
    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 7 653,873
    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......  
    b From 2014...... 37,937
    c From 2015...... 398,410
    d From 2016...... 1,381,028
    e From 2017...... 1,326,080
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 3,143,455
    4Qualifying distributions for 2018 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 2,262,312
    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..... 653,873
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 1,608,439
    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 4,751,894
    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) ...     		0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2019.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		4,751,894
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2014.... 37,937
    b Excess from 2015.... 398,410
    c Excess from 2016.... 1,381,028
    d Excess from 2017.... 1,326,080
    e Excess from 2018.... 1,608,439
    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).)
    SHANIN SPECTER
    TRACEY SPECTER
    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 HEBREW ACADEMY
    4334 HOBBS RD
    GREENSBORO,NC27410     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 3,600
    AMERICAN SUPPORT FOR ISRAEL
    PO BOX 3263
    WASHINGTON,DC20010     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 15,000
    BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY
    OFFICE OF ADVANCEMENT 415 SOUTH
    STREET
    WALTHAM,MA02454     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 60,000
    BRIDLEWILD TRAILS ASSOCIATION
    PO BOX 368
    GLADWYNE,PA19035     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 500
    BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY
    10 GRAND ARMY PLAZA
    BROOKLYN,NY11238     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 1,750
    BUILD
    335 POWELL ST
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94102     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 1,000
    CAMBRIDGE IN AMERICA
    292 MADISON AVENUE 8TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10017     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 210,000
    CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY OF PHILADELPHIA
    4100 CHAMOUNIX DRIVE
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19131     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 2,000
    CHARITY WATER
    40 WORTH STREET SUITE 330
    NEW YORK,NY10006     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 500
    CEASEFIRE PENNSYLVANIA EDUCATION FUND
    PO BOX 60095
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19102     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 1,000
    CHABAD OF THE MAIN LINE
    625 MONTGOMERY AVENUE
    MERLON STATION,PA19066     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 3,600
    CHILDREN'S CRISIS TREATMENT CENTER (CCTC)
    1080 NORTH DELAWARE AVE SUITE 600
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19125     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 1,500
    CULTURE TRUST
    1315 WALNUT STREET SUITE 320
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19107     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 5,000
    DREXEL UNIVERSITY
    3141 CHESNUT ST
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19104     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 1,433,333
    DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS
    40 RECTOR ST 16TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10006     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 500
    DRUEDING CENTER PROJECT RAINBOW
    521 MOREDON ROAD
    HUNTINGDON VALLEY,PA19006     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 20,000
    DVFS
    19 E CENTRAL AVE
    PAOLI,PA19301     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 10,000
    ELDERNET OF LOWER MERIONNARBERTH
    BRYN MAWR COMMUNITY BUILDING 9
    SOUTH BRYN MAWR AVENUE
    BRYN MAWR,PA19010     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 500
    EMILY'S ENTOURAGE
    PO BOX 71
    MERION STATION,PA19066     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 1,000
    FRIENDS OF YEMIN ORDE
    4340 EAST-WEST HWY SUITE 202
    BETHESDA,MD20814     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 1,000
    GREATER PHILADELPHIA COALITION AGAINST HUNGER
    1725 FAIRMONT AVE UNIT 102
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19130     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 5,000
    THE JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA
    25 BROADWAY 17TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10004     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 5,000
    HAR ZION TEMPLE
    1500 HAGYS FORD RD
    PENN VALLEY,PA19072     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 7,750
    HAVERFORD COLLEGE
    370 LANCASTER AVE
    HAVERFORD,PA19041     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 10,000
    KOHELET YESHIVA
    223 NORTH HIGHLAND AVENUE
    MERION STATION,PA19066     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 1,000
    INNOVATION AFRICA
    520 8TH AVENUE 15TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10018     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 2,000
    JACK M BARRACK HEBREW ACADEMY
    ATTN RANDI BUTOW DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
    272 S BRYN MAWR AVE
    BRYN MAWR,PA19010     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 3,600
    JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA
    2100 ARCH STREET 5TH FLOOR
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19103     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 27,500
    JEWISH RELIEF AGENCY
    200 MONUMENT ROAD SUITE 8
    BALA CYNWYD,PA19004     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 1,800
    JFCS (JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILD SERVICES)
    2100 ARCH STREET
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19103     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 1,000
    KORESH DANCE COMPANY
    2002 RITTENHOUSE SQUARE
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19103     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 1,000
    LOWER MERION CONSERVANCY
    1301 ROSE GLEN ROAD
    GLADWYNE,PA19035     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 500
    LONG BEACH ISLAND JCC
    2411 LONG BEACH BOULEVARD
    SPRAY BEACH,NJ08008     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 1,000
    MATERNITY CARE COALITION
    2000 HAMILTON ST STE 205
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19130     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 1,000
    MAZON A JEWISH RESPONSE TO HUNGER
    10850 WILSHIRE BLVD SUITE 400
    LOS ANGELES,CA90024     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 1,000
    NEW YORK YOUTH SYMPHONY
    110 W 40TH ST
    NEW YORK,NY10018     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 1,500
    MOUNT HOLYOKE COLLEGE
    C/O OFFICE OF ADVANCEMENT 50
    COLLEGE ST
    SOUTH HADLEY,MA01075     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 1,000
    NMAJH
    101 SOUTH INDEPENDENCE MALL EAST
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19106     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 20,000
    OROT
    7601 OLD YORK ROAD
    MELROSE PARK,PA19027     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 5,000
    PENN HILLEL
    215 S 39TH STREET
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19104     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 3,600
    OUR GENERATION SPEAKS
    21 DRYDOCK AVE SUITE 610E
    BOSTON,MA02210     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 20,000
    PUBLIC CITIZENS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
    990 SPRING GARDEN STREET SUITE 200
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19123     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 2,500
    PEOPLE'S EMERGENCY CENTER
    325 N 39TH STREET
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19104     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 1,000
    PENNSYLVANIA BALLET
    323 NORTH BROAD STREET
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19107     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 500
    PHILADELPHIA FUTURES
    230 S BROAD ST 7TH FLOOR
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19107     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 2,500
    PONHEARY LY FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 17034
    AUSTIN,TX78760     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 500
    PHILADELPHIA THEATRE COMPANY
    215 S BROAD STREET SUITE 304
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19107     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 5,000
    PROJECT HEAL
    1990 DEPEW ST
    LAKEWOOD,CO80214     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 500
    PROJECT HOME
    1515 FAIRMOUNT AVE
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19130     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 5,000
    PHILADELPHIA ZOO
    3400 W GIRARD AVE
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19104     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 1,000
    UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM
    100 RAOUL WALLENBERG PI SW
    WASHINGTON,DC20024     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 500
    RIVERBEND
    1950 SPRING MILL ROAD
    GLADWYNE,PA19035     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 1,000
    SEEDS OF PEACE
    C/O ROBIN GORDON 1317 VALLEY ROAD
    VILLANOVA,PA19085     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 2,500
    SHARE FOOD PROGRAM INC
    2901 W HUNTING PARK AVE
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19129     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 55,000
    YOUNG SCHOLARS CHARTER SCHOOL
    900 N MARSHALL ST
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19123     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 1,250
    SQUASHDRIVE INC
    PO BOX 99165
    EMERYVILLE,CA94662     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 5,000
    STANFORD LAW SCHOOL
    559 NATHAN ABBOTT WAY
    STANFORD,CA94305     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 10,000
    THE FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE
    754 SOUTH 9TH ST
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19147     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 1,000
    THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF PHILADELPHIA INC
    27 W LANCASTER AVE
    ARDMORE,PA19003     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 1,000
    THE ROCK SCHOOL FOR DANCE EDUCATION
    1101 SOUTH BROAD STREET
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19147     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 2,500
    TWCPMA
    PO BOX 7646
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19101     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 1,500
    UC BERKELEY SCHOOL OF LAW
    215 BOALT HALL
    BERKELEY,CA94720     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 10,000
    UC HASTINGS COLLEGE OF THE LAW
    200 MCALLISTER ST
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94102     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 10,000
    UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
    UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA GIFTS
    ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATION 3451 WALN
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19104     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 223,000
    US SQUASH
    555 EIGHTH AVENUE SUITE 1102
    NEW YORK,NY10018     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 10,000
    WILLIAM PENN CHARTER SCHOOL
    3000 W SCHOOL HOUSE LN
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19144     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 10,000
    WOMENS CENTER OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY
    8080 OLD YORK RD SUITE 200
    ELKINS PARK,PA19027     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET 500
    Total .................................bullet 3a 2,255,283
    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 ...........     		    14 39,721  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 150,288  
    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 2,981,653  
    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 3,171,662 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    3,171,662
    (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


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    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
    THE SPECTER FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    38-7076393
    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
    THE SPECTER FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number
    38-7076393
    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
    SHANIN SPECTER  
    718 MERION SQUARE ROAD
     
    GLADWYNE, PA19035

    		$ 5,928,459


    (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.)
    (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
    THE SPECTER FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    38-7076393
    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
    		 PUBLIC TRADED SECURITIES $ 3,951,459 2018-12-31
    (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
     
    		$    
    (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
    THE SPECTER FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    38-7076393
    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:
    THE SPECTER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-7076393
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    TAX PREPARATION FEES 4,355 2,178   2,177

    TY 2018 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE SPECTER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-7076393
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL FEES 9,704 4,852   4,852


    TY 2018 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    THE SPECTER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-7076393
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    VITTORIA OFFSHORE FUND LTD. 837,020 1,254,028 1,305,970
    LARGE CAP STOCK 637,007 1,819,670 3,509,127
    HIGH DIVIDEND EQUITIES 265,164 465,084 534,131
    MID CAP STOCK 787,252 998,797 2,251,563
    SMALL CAP STOCK 1,199,020 495,556 430,040
    ENERGY RELATED STOCK 221,713 276,673 237,257
    DEVELOPED INTERNATIONAL STOCK 1,349,581 786,837 795,272
    EMERGING MARKET STOCK 861,150 280,132 305,010
    MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS 176,246 366,141 236,860
    US GOVERNMENT BONDS 151,098 348,068 348,939
    US GOVERNMENT AGENCY BONDS 49,937 223,525 225,614
    TAXABLE MUNICIPAL BONDS 24,969 1,561,482 1,573,933
    CORPORATE BONDS 53,390 884,716 881,873
    FLOATING RATE NOTES   234,967 234,907
    CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT   249,225 249,767
    ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS   592,993 523,084
    GLOBAL EQUITY   735,000 642,496
    PLEIADES OFFSHRE LTD   875,000 882,834
    LONG POND OFFSHORE LTD   300,000 249,431


    TY 2018 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    THE SPECTER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-7076393
    Description Amount
    EXCESS OF FMV OVER DONOR'S COST BASIS OF SECURITIES CONTRIBUTED 2,263,047


    TY 2018 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    THE SPECTER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-7076393
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT EXPENSES 2,291 2,289   0


    TY 2018 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    THE SPECTER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-7076393
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAXES PAID 2,796 2,796   0