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Form
990-PF
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
Go to
www.irs.gov/Form990PF
for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0052
20
19
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2019, or tax year beginning
01-01-2019
, and ending
12-31-2019
Name of foundation
P BRUCE & VIRGINIA C BENSON
FOUNDATION - A
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)
1560 BROADWAY SUITE 1900
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
DENVER
,
CO
80202
A Employer identification number
26-0272148
B
Telephone number (see instructions)
(303) 863-3500
C
If exemption application is pending, check here
G
Check all that apply:
Initial return
Initial return of a former public charity
Final return
Amended return
Address change
Name change
D 1.
Foreign organizations, check here.............
2
. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ...
E
If private foundation status was terminated
under section 507(b)(1)(A), check here .......
H
Check type of organization:
Section 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust
Other taxable private foundation
F
If the foundation is in a 60-month termination
under section 507(b)(1)(B), check here .......
I
Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)
$
3,215,047
J
Accounting method:
Cash
Accrual
Other (specify)
(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)
1
Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)
2
Check
.............
3
Interest on savings and temporary cash investments
4
Dividends and interest from securities
...
68,927
68,927
5a
Gross rents
............
b
Net rental income or (loss)
6a
Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10
-5,396
b
Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a
1,541,819
7
Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)
...
0
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
........
63,531
68,927
13
Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.
0
0
0
14
Other employee salaries and wages
......
15
Pension plans, employee benefits
.......
16a
Legal fees (attach schedule)
.........
b
Accounting fees (attach schedule)
.......
c
Other professional fees (attach schedule)
....
16,101
16,101
0
17
Interest
...............
18
Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)
...
15,000
15,000
0
19
Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion
...
20
Occupancy
..............
21
Travel, conferences, and meetings
.......
22
Printing and publications
..........
23
Other expenses (attach schedule)
.......
24
Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23
..........
31,101
31,101
0
25
Contributions, gifts, grants paid
.......
125,000
125,000
26
Total expenses and disbursements.
Add lines 24 and 25
156,101
31,101
125,000
27
Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a
Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements
-92,570
b
Net investment income
(if negative, enter -0-)
37,826
c
Adjusted net income
(if negative, enter -0-)
...
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Cat. No. 11289X
Form
990-PF
(2019)
Form 990-PF (2019)
Page
2
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
1
Cash—non-interest-bearing
.............
2
Savings and temporary cash investments
.........
224,007
54,145
54,145
3
Accounts receivable
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
4
Pledges receivable
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
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)
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
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
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
12
Investments—mortgage loans
.............
13
Investments—other (attach schedule)
..........
14
Land, buildings, and equipment: basis
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
15
Other assets (describe
)
2,464,081
2,541,373
3,160,902
16
Total assets
(to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I)
2,688,088
2,595,518
3,215,047
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
)
23
Total liabilities
(add lines 17 through 22)
.........
0
0
Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24
Net assets without donor restrictions
...........
25
Net assets with donor restrictions
............
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26
Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds
........
0
0
27
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund
0
0
28
Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds
2,688,088
2,595,518
29
Total net assets or fund balances
(see instructions)
.....
2,688,088
2,595,518
30
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances
(see instructions)
.
2,688,088
2,595,518
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)
...............
1
2,688,088
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a
.....................
2
-92,570
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize)
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3
..........................
4
2,595,518
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize)
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29
.
6
2,595,518
Form
990-PF
(2019)
Form 990-PF (2019)
Page
3
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
JP MANAGED INCOME FUND
2019-01-02
2019-05-14
b
JP MANAGED INCOME FUND
2018-08-02
2019-03-26
c
JP MANAGED INCOME FUND
2018-11-01
2019-03-26
d
JP MANAGED INCOME FUND
2019-01-02
2019-03-26
e
JP MANAGED INCOME FUND
2019-02-01
2019-03-26
JP MANAGED INCOME FUND
2019-03-01
2019-03-26
3M CO
2018-11-26
2019-05-14
3M CO
2018-10-23
2019-05-14
ABBVIE INC
2019-04-01
2019-08-06
ABBVIE INC
2018-12-28
2019-05-14
ABBVIE INC
2018-12-28
2019-02-28
ABBVIE INC
2018-12-28
2019-01-28
ABBVIE INC
2018-09-21
2019-01-28
ABIOMED INC
2019-08-06
2019-10-02
ABIOMED INC
2018-12-28
2019-04-01
ACCENTURE PLC-CL A
2009-01-05
2019-08-06
ACCENTURE PLC-CL A
2009-01-05
2019-04-01
ACCENTURE PLC-CL A
2009-01-05
2019-02-28
ACCENTURE PLC-CL A
2009-01-05
2019-01-28
ADOBE INC
2015-07-15
2019-08-06
ADOBE INC
2015-07-15
2019-04-01
ADOBE INC
2015-07-15
2019-02-28
ADOBE INC
2015-07-15
2019-01-28
AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP
2018-12-28
2019-05-14
ALASKA AIR GROUP INC
2018-08-13
2019-04-01
ALASKA AIR GROUP INC
2018-10-23
2019-04-01
ALBEMARLE CORP
2019-05-14
2019-08-06
ALTRIA GROUP INC
2018-12-28
2019-10-02
ALTRIA GROUP INC
2019-02-28
2019-08-06
ALTRIA GROUP INC
2019-04-01
2019-05-14
ALTRIA GROUP INC
2018-12-28
2019-01-28
AMC NETWORKS INC-A
2016-10-18
2019-10-02
AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC
2019-05-14
2019-08-06
AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC
2018-12-28
2019-08-06
AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC
2018-11-26
2019-01-28
AMERICAN EXPRESS CO
2018-11-26
2019-01-28
AMERISOURCEBERGEN CORP
2019-02-28
2019-05-14
AMGEN INC
2018-08-13
2019-05-14
AMGEN INC
2019-02-28
2019-05-14
AMGEN INC
2018-10-23
2019-05-14
ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORP
2016-01-12
2019-08-09
ANTHEM INC
2015-01-28
2019-01-28
ANTHEM INC
2015-01-29
2019-01-28
APPLE INC
2018-08-13
2019-08-06
APPLE INC
2018-08-13
2019-04-01
APPLE INC
2018-09-21
2019-04-01
ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND CO
2019-02-28
2019-08-06
AT&T INC
2018-08-13
2019-05-14
BANK OF AMERICA CORP
2018-08-13
2019-10-02
BANK OF AMERICA CORP
2018-08-13
2019-08-06
BANK OF AMERICA CORP
2018-09-21
2019-04-01
BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORP
2018-11-26
2019-05-14
BECTON DICKINSON AND CO
2018-11-26
2019-05-14
BECTON DICKINSON AND CO
2019-01-28
2019-05-14
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC-CL B
2018-09-21
2019-08-06
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC-CL B
2018-09-21
2019-02-28
BOEING CO/THE
2018-09-21
2019-05-14
BOEING CO/THE
2019-02-28
2019-04-01
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO
2018-11-26
2019-05-14
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO
2019-01-28
2019-05-14
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO
2018-11-26
2019-04-01
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO
2018-11-26
2019-02-28
C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE INC
2018-08-13
2019-05-14
C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE INC
2018-10-23
2019-05-14
CABOT OIL & GAS CORP
2018-10-23
2019-08-06
CAMPBELL SOUP CO
2018-11-26
2019-01-28
CARDINAL HEALTH INC
2019-01-28
2019-05-14
CARNIVAL CORP
2019-01-28
2019-04-01
CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS INC
2018-09-21
2019-01-28
CELGENE CORP
2018-12-28
2019-11-21
CELGENE CORP
2019-01-28
2019-11-21
CENTURYLINK INC
2019-01-28
2019-02-28
CIGNA CORP
2018-08-13
2019-02-28
CIGNA CORP
2018-09-21
2019-02-28
CIGNA CORP
2018-10-23
2019-02-28
CME GROUP INC
2018-10-23
2019-04-01
COCA-COLA CO/THE
2018-09-21
2019-02-28
COCA-COLA CO/THE
2018-11-26
2019-02-28
COMCAST CORP-CLASS A
2013-02-06
2019-05-14
COMCAST CORP-CLASS A
2013-02-06
2019-04-01
COMCAST CORP-CLASS A
2013-02-06
2019-02-28
CONOCOPHILLIPS
2018-12-28
2019-08-06
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP
2018-10-23
2019-02-28
CSX CORP
2019-02-28
2019-08-06
CSX CORP
2018-08-13
2019-01-28
CVS HEALTH CORP
2018-08-13
2019-02-28
CVS HEALTH CORP
2018-11-26
2019-02-28
CVS HEALTH CORP
2018-09-21
2019-01-28
CVS HEALTH CORP
2018-11-26
2019-01-28
CVS HEALTH CORP
2018-11-29
2019-01-28
DELTA AIR LINES INC
2018-08-13
2019-01-28
DELTA AIR LINES INC
2018-09-21
2019-01-28
DIGITAL REALTY TRUST INC
2018-11-26
2019-01-28
DOWDUPONT INC
2019-04-01
2019-05-14
DOWDUPONT INC
2018-11-26
2019-05-14
DOWDUPONT INC
2017-02-02
2019-02-28
DOWDUPONT INC
2018-11-26
2019-02-28
E*TRADE FINANCIAL CORP
2019-04-01
2019-08-06
EATON CORP PLC
2018-11-26
2019-01-28
EOG RESOURCES INC
2018-12-28
2019-08-06
EQT CORP
2018-10-23
2019-01-28
EQUITRANS MIDSTREAM CORP
2018-10-23
2019-01-28
ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES-CL A
2018-11-26
2019-01-28
EXXON MOBIL CORP
2018-08-13
2019-10-02
EXXON MOBIL CORP
2018-08-13
2019-08-06
EXXON MOBIL CORP
2018-09-21
2019-08-06
EXXON MOBIL CORP
2018-09-21
2019-05-14
EXXON MOBIL CORP
2018-09-21
2019-02-28
FEDEX CORP
2019-01-28
2019-08-06
FREEPORT-MCMORAN COPPER & GOLD
2015-09-22
2019-10-02
GILEAD SCIENCES INC
2019-01-28
2019-08-06
GILEAD SCIENCES INC
2019-01-28
2019-02-28
HALLIBURTON CO
2019-01-28
2019-04-01
HARLEY-DAVIDSON INC
2018-10-23
2019-04-01
HCA HEALTHCARE INC
2018-08-13
2019-08-06
HCA HEALTHCARE INC
2019-01-28
2019-05-14
HELMERICH & PAYNE
2018-12-28
2019-08-06
ILLUMINA INC
2018-10-23
2019-01-28
ILLUMINA INC
2018-11-26
2019-01-28
INTEL CORP
2018-08-13
2019-05-14
INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO
2018-11-26
2019-08-06
INTL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES
2018-08-13
2019-10-02
INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC
2018-10-23
2019-05-14
INVESCO LTD
2019-05-14
2019-08-06
JOHNSON & JOHNSON
2018-09-21
2019-10-02
JOHNSON & JOHNSON
2018-09-21
2019-08-06
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO
2015-06-02
2019-10-02
KELLOGG CO
2017-11-09
2019-01-28
KRAFT HEINZ CO/THE
2019-05-14
2019-10-02
KRAFT HEINZ CO/THE
2019-08-06
2019-10-02
KRAFT HEINZ CO/THE
2019-01-28
2019-02-28
KROGER CO
2019-05-14
2019-08-06
KROGER CO
2018-10-23
2019-04-01
KROGER CO
2018-02-08
2019-04-01
L BRANDS INC
2018-10-23
2019-05-14
L BRANDS INC
2018-12-28
2019-05-14
L BRANDS INC
2018-10-23
2019-01-28
L3 TECHNOLOGIES INC
2013-02-06
2019-05-14
L3 TECHNOLOGIES INC
2013-02-06
2019-02-28
L3 TECHNOLOGIES INC
2013-02-06
2019-01-28
L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES INC
2013-02-06
2019-08-06
LEGGETT & PLATT INC
2018-11-26
2019-05-14
LIVENT CORP
2018-08-13
2019-05-14
LIVENT CORP
2018-10-23
2019-05-14
LIVENT CORP
2019-02-28
2019-05-14
LYONDELLBASELL INDU-CL A
2019-05-14
2019-08-06
LYONDELLBASELL INDU-CL A
2018-10-23
2019-04-01
LYONDELLBASELL INDU-CL A
2018-10-23
2019-02-28
LYONDELLBASELL INDU-CL A
2018-10-23
2019-01-28
MACERICH CO/THE
2019-05-14
2019-08-06
MACERICH CO/THE
2018-10-23
2019-01-28
MARATHON OIL CORP
2018-02-09
2019-08-06
MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP
2018-02-09
2019-05-14
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL -CL A
2019-04-01
2019-05-14
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL -CL A
2018-11-26
2019-01-28
MEDTRONIC PLC
2018-11-26
2019-01-28
MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC
2019-04-01
2019-05-14
MORGAN STANLEY
2014-09-18
2019-08-06
MORGAN STANLEY
2014-09-18
2019-05-14
MOSAIC CO/THE
2018-10-23
2019-04-01
MYLAN NV
2018-10-23
2019-01-28
NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO INC
2018-12-28
2019-05-14
NETFLIX INC
2018-08-13
2019-08-06
NIKE INC -CL B
2012-11-21
2019-10-02
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE HOLDIN
2019-02-28
2019-08-06
NVIDIA CORP
2019-04-01
2019-05-14
OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORP
2019-08-06
2019-10-02
OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORP
2018-11-26
2019-01-28
ORACLE CORP
2007-09-26
2019-10-02
ORACLE CORP
2007-09-26
2019-08-06
ORACLE CORP
2007-09-26
2019-05-14
ORACLE CORP
2007-09-26
2019-04-01
ORACLE CORP
2007-09-26
2019-02-28
ORACLE CORP
2007-09-26
2019-01-28
P G & E CORP
2018-12-28
2019-01-17
PEPSICO INC
2018-11-26
2019-01-28
PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL
2019-02-28
2019-08-06
PHILLIPS 66
2018-11-26
2019-05-14
PIONEER NATURAL RESOURCES CO
2018-12-28
2019-08-06
PPL CORP
2018-11-26
2019-08-06
QUALCOMM INC
2019-05-14
2019-08-06
QUALCOMM INC
2017-10-11
2019-01-28
QURATE RETAIL INC-SERIES A
2013-02-06
2019-04-01
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2018-11-26
2019-08-06
REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS
2014-02-11
2019-05-14
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2013-02-01
2019-10-02
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2013-02-07
2019-10-02
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2014-09-25
2019-10-02
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2014-09-25
2019-10-02
RESIDEO TECHNOLOGIES INC
2015-05-21
2019-10-02
ROYAL CARIBBEAN GROUP
2019-01-28
2019-08-06
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2019-11-21
2019-11-26
SCHLUMBERGER LTD
2018-12-28
2019-10-02
SCHWAB (CHARLES) CORP
2017-10-12
2019-08-06
SCHWAB (CHARLES) CORP
2018-10-23
2019-08-06
SCHWAB (CHARLES) CORP
2017-10-12
2019-04-01
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2018-08-13
2019-08-06
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2018-10-23
2019-05-14
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2018-11-26
2019-08-06
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2019-01-28
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2011-01-12
2019-08-06
STARBUCKS CORP
2011-01-12
2019-05-14
STARBUCKS CORP
2011-01-12
2019-04-01
STARBUCKS CORP
2011-01-12
2019-02-28
STATE STREET CORP
2018-11-26
2019-04-01
SUNCOR ENERGY INC
2016-05-25
2019-08-06
SUNTRUST BANKS INC
2014-01-17
2019-10-02
SUNTRUST BANKS INC
2014-01-17
2019-08-06
TE CONNECTIVITY LTD
2013-02-06
2019-05-14
TE CONNECTIVITY LTD
2013-02-06
2019-02-28
TE CONNECTIVITY LTD
2013-02-06
2019-01-28
TOTAL SE-SPON ADR
2017-02-24
2019-08-06
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2019-03-19
2019-05-14
TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY FOX-A
2018-10-23
2019-03-19
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2018-10-23
2019-04-01
UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP
2018-10-23
2019-08-06
UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP
2018-08-13
2019-02-28
UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC
2013-02-06
2019-01-28
UNUM GROUP
2019-05-14
2019-08-06
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC
2018-11-26
2019-01-28
WABTEC CORP
2019-02-25
2019-05-14
WALGREENS BOOTS ALLIANCE INC
2018-08-13
2019-05-14
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2018-09-21
2019-04-01
WESTERN DIGITAL CORP
2016-05-13
2019-01-28
WESTROCK CO
2018-12-28
2019-08-06
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2019-05-14
2019-08-06
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2018-08-14
2019-06-07
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2018-08-14
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2018-08-06
2019-04-29
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2018-08-14
2019-04-29
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2018-09-19
2019-04-29
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2018-08-14
2019-04-29
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2018-08-14
2019-04-29
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2018-08-14
2019-04-29
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2018-09-19
2019-03-07
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2018-12-19
2019-04-29
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2018-12-19
2019-04-29
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2018-08-14
2019-04-29
JPMORGAN BETABUILDERS EUROPE
2018-08-14
2019-11-26
JPMORGAN BETABUILDERS EUROPE
2019-04-29
2019-11-26
JPMORGAN BETABUILDERS EUROPE
2019-04-29
2019-06-07
JPMORGAN BETABUILDERS EUROPE
2018-08-14
2019-06-07
JPMORGAN BETABUILDERS EUROPE
2019-04-29
2019-06-07
VANGUARD INFO TECH ETF
2018-08-14
2019-04-29
(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
14,345
14,302
43
b
20,563
20,538
25
c
231
231
0
d
46,313
46,174
139
e
502
501
1
416
416
0
1,752
1,999
-247
1,402
1,540
-138
2,331
2,908
-577
471
546
-75
2,218
2,549
-331
77
91
-14
694
830
-136
490
601
-111
833
952
-119
378
68
310
882
169
713
484
101
383
304
68
236
572
164
408
544
164
380
525
164
361
484
164
320
548
583
-35
401
433
-32
172
189
-17
458
492
-34
1,045
1,267
-222
1,523
1,730
-207
467
520
-53
1,812
1,950
-138
336
346
-10
680
776
-96
454
509
-55
439
457
-18
803
878
-75
613
666
-53
503
587
-84
671
760
-89
839
988
-149
7,984
4,075
3,909
540
278
262
270
134
136
394
418
-24
956
1,044
-88
2,868
3,265
-397
1,010
1,148
-138
1,492
1,547
-55
612
671
-59
28
30
-2
143
155
-12
423
458
-35
668
726
-58
668
726
-58
602
662
-60
201
221
-20
1,372
1,489
-117
1,566
1,760
-194
46
53
-7
413
435
-22
424
475
-51
620
633
-13
163
188
-25
244
265
-21
432
569
-137
381
429
-48
922
983
-61
678
733
-55
484
536
-52
1,188
690
498
972
785
187
409
468
-59
164
222
-58
131
183
-52
229
327
-98
999
1,085
-86
952
978
-26
4,533
4,888
-355
558
244
314
242
113
129
503
244
259
1,518
1,731
-213
1,094
1,144
-50
1,130
1,236
-106
984
1,089
-105
636
765
-129
463
623
-160
130
159
-29
196
234
-38
1,044
1,352
-308
384
434
-50
48
60
-12
423
443
-20
553
980
-427
277
345
-68
479
543
-64
4,843
5,248
-405
618
672
-54
760
826
-66
861
959
-98
251
291
-40
206
262
-56
396
423
-27
201
236
-35
284
314
-30
142
170
-28
76
85
-9
790
852
-62
1,612
1,740
-128
1,294
1,524
-230
448
475
-27
130
136
-6
572
594
-22
480
492
-12
497
515
-18
856
922
-66
394
427
-33
863
941
-78
863
950
-87
3,929
4,216
-287
599
686
-87
351
394
-43
975
1,014
-39
758
897
-139
132
143
-11
262
286
-24
226
132
94
2,673
2,901
-228
1,539
1,872
-333
637
734
-97
531
751
-220
468
530
-62
147
171
-24
979
1,121
-142
45
59
-14
337
385
-48
393
414
-21
1,177
384
793
1,482
537
945
368
153
215
410
118
292
451
458
-7
13
23
-10
26
43
-17
23
36
-13
1,440
1,530
-90
784
810
-26
1,539
1,620
-81
172
180
-8
649
884
-235
511
548
-37
1,397
1,766
-369
2,565
2,979
-414
519
510
9
442
480
-38
2,592
2,762
-170
1,386
1,521
-135
701
611
90
1,672
1,367
305
417
471
-54
428
482
-54
414
442
-28
620
683
-63
823
215
608
422
500
-78
810
911
-101
1,588
1,761
-173
2,378
2,543
-165
372
152
220
539
218
321
1,407
566
841
109
44
65
313
131
182
99
44
55
330
1,242
-912
762
811
-49
650
696
-46
2,086
2,210
-124
601
642
-41
2,573
2,671
-98
545
689
-144
962
1,030
-68
374
413
-39
460
475
-15
305
325
-20
56
54
2
17
16
1
2
3
-1
2
3
-1
19
28
-9
642
673
-31
42
46
-4
3,207
3,692
-485
591
680
-89
236
267
-31
618
635
-17
460
524
-64
512
552
-40
455
484
-29
734
777
-43
2,479
420
2,059
308
65
243
444
97
347
351
81
270
405
444
-39
474
464
10
790
472
318
246
157
89
623
277
346
164
79
85
160
79
81
441
453
-12
152
163
-11
614
548
66
1,051
1,122
-71
386
390
-4
377
397
-20
534
115
419
487
601
-114
881
947
-66
139
156
-17
578
731
-153
1,524
1,752
-228
88
73
15
418
449
-31
528
566
-38
25,677
31,117
-5,440
21,184
23,765
-2,581
72,492
75,000
-2,508
305,171
309,260
-4,089
111,338
115,000
-3,662
55,463
55,427
36
136,047
137,989
-1,942
31,440
30,024
1,416
48,783
55,859
-7,076
35,330
32,702
2,628
17,934
16,637
1,297
78,761
82,524
-3,763
29,527
29,817
-290
54,353
53,087
1,266
1,808
1,779
29
28,042
28,533
-491
25,608
27,001
-1,393
2,883
2,957
-74
209,201
189,916
19,285
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
43
b
25
c
0
d
139
e
1
0
-247
-138
-577
-75
-331
-14
-136
-111
-119
310
713
383
236
408
380
361
320
-35
-32
-17
-34
-222
-207
-53
-138
-10
-96
-55
-18
-75
-53
-84
-89
-149
3,909
262
136
-24
-88
-397
-138
-55
-59
-2
-12
-35
-58
-58
-60
-20
-117
-194
-7
-22
-51
-13
-25
-21
-137
-48
-61
-55
-52
498
187
-59
-58
-52
-98
-86
-26
-355
314
129
259
-213
-50
-106
-105
-129
-160
-29
-38
-308
-50
-12
-20
-427
-68
-64
-405
-54
-66
-98
-40
-56
-27
-35
-30
-28
-9
-62
-128
-230
-27
-6
-22
-12
-18
-66
-33
-78
-87
-287
-87
-43
-39
-139
-11
-24
94
-228
-333
-97
-220
-62
-24
-142
-14
-48
-21
793
945
215
292
-7
-10
-17
-13
-90
-26
-81
-8
-235
-37
-369
-414
9
-38
-170
-135
90
305
-54
-54
-28
-63
608
-78
-101
-173
-165
220
321
841
65
182
55
-912
-49
-46
-124
-41
-98
-144
-68
-39
-15
-20
2
1
-1
-1
-9
-31
-4
-485
-89
-31
-17
-64
-40
-29
-43
2,059
243
347
270
-39
10
318
89
346
85
81
-12
-11
66
-71
-4
-20
419
-114
-66
-17
-153
-228
15
-31
-38
-5,440
-2,581
-2,508
-4,089
-3,662
36
-1,942
1,416
-7,076
2,628
1,297
-3,763
-290
1,266
29
-491
-1,393
-74
19,285
2
Capital gain net income or (net capital loss)
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7
2
-5,396
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
...................
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?
Yes
No
If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1
Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in)
(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions
(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets
(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2018
120,000
2,792,169
0.042977
2017
98,987
2,165,501
0.045711
2016
94,137
2,024,176
0.046506
2015
86,559
1,884,337
0.045936
2014
75,674
1,823,487
0.041500
2
Total
of line 1, column (d)
.....................
2
0.222630
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
0.044526
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2019 from Part X, line 5
......
4
2,975,019
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3
......................
5
132,466
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)
...........
6
378
7
Add lines 5 and 6
........................
7
132,844
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4
,.............
8
125,000
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.
Form
990-PF
(2019)
Form 990-PF (2019)
Page
4
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
and enter “N/A" on line 1.
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
757
here
and 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
757
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
757
6
Credits/Payments:
a
2019 estimated tax payments and 2018 overpayment credited to 2019
6a
8,225
b
Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source
......
6b
c
Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)
...
6c
3,095
d
Backup withholding erroneously withheld
...........
6d
0
7
Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d
..............
7
11,320
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
.......
9
10
Overpayment.
If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the
amount overpaid
...
10
10,563
11
Enter the amount of line 10 to be:
Credited to 2020 estimated tax
10,563
Refunded
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.
$
0
(2)
On foundation managers.
$
0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.
$
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)
CO
b
If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G?
If "No," attach explanation
.
8b
Yes
9
Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2019 or the taxable year beginning in 2019? See the instructions for Part XIV.
If "Yes," complete Part XIV
.............................
9
No
10
Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year?
If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
and addresses.
...............................
10
No
Form
990-PF
(2019)
Form 990-PF (2019)
Page
5
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 address
N/A
14
The books are in care of
THE FOUNDATION
Telephone no.
(303) 863-3500
Located at
1560 BROADWAY SUITE 1900
DENVER
CO
ZIP+4
80202
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of
Form 1041
—check here
.........
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year
........
15
16
At any time during calendar year 2019, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over
Yes
No
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
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?
Yes
No
(2)
Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
a disqualified person?
......................
Yes
No
(3)
Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
Yes
No
(4)
Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
Yes
No
(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)?
...............
Yes
No
(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.)
.......
Yes
No
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
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here
........
c
Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2019?
.............
1c
No
2
Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
a
At the end of tax year 2019, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2019?
.............
Yes
No
If "Yes," list the years
20
,
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.
20
,
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?
......................
Yes
No
b
If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2019 as a result of
(1)
any purchase by the foundation
or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969;
(2)
the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or
(3)
the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period?
(Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2019.)
..................
3b
4a
Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
4a
No
b
Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2019?
4b
No
Form
990-PF
(2019)
Form 990-PF (2019)
Page
6
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))?
Yes
No
(2)
Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?
.............
Yes
No
(3)
Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
Yes
No
(4)
Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions
................
Yes
No
(5)
Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?
.....
Yes
No
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
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here
.........
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?
..........
Yes
No
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?
.....................
Yes
No
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?
Yes
No
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?
.................
Yes
No
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
BRUCE D BENSON
PRESIDENT
1.00
0
0
0
1560 BROADWAY SUITE 1900
DENVER
,
CO
80220
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
...................
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
.............
0
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
.........................
0
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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
2,943,865
b
Average of monthly cash balances
.......................
1b
76,459
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)
................
1c
0
d
Total
(add lines 1a, b, and c)
.........................
1d
3,020,324
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
3,020,324
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions)
.............................
4
45,305
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets.
Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
5
2,975,019
6
Minimum investment return.
Enter 5% of line 5
..................
6
148,751
Part XI
Distributable Amount
(see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here
and do not complete this part.)
1
Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6
....................
1
148,751
2a
Tax on investment income for 2019 from Part VI, line 5
......
2a
757
b
Income tax for 2019. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)
...
2b
c
Add lines 2a and 2b
............................
2c
757
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1
............
3
147,994
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions
................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4
............................
5
147,994
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
147,994
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
125,000
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
125,000
5
Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b. See instructions
.................
5
0
6
Adjusted qualifying distributions.
Subtract line 5 from line 4
..............
6
125,000
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.
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Part XIII
Undistributed Income
(see instructions)
(a)
Corpus
(b)
Years prior to 2018
(c)
2018
(d)
2019
1
Distributable amount for 2019 from Part XI, line 7
147,994
2
Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2019:
a
Enter amount for 2018 only
.......
114,588
b
Total for prior years:
20
,
20
,
20
0
3
Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2019:
a
From 2014
......
b
From 2015
......
c
From 2016
......
d
From 2017
......
e
From 2018
......
f
Total
of lines 3a through e
........
0
4
Qualifying distributions for 2019 from Part
XII, line 4:
$
125,000
a
Applied to 2018, but not more than line 2a
114,588
b
Applied to undistributed income of prior years
(Election required—see instructions)
.....
0
c
Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
required—see instructions)
........
0
d
Applied to 2019 distributable amount
.....
10,412
e
Remaining amount distributed out of corpus
0
5
Excess distributions carryover applied to 2019.
0
0
(If an amount appears in column (d), the
same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6
Enter the net total of each column as
indicated below:
a
Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5
0
b
Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
line 4b from line 2b
..........
0
c
Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
income for which a notice of deficiency has
been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
tax has been previously assessed
......
0
d
Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
—see instructions
...........
0
e
Undistributed income for 2018. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions
.............
0
f
Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2020
..........
137,582
7
Amounts treated as distributions out of
corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
be required - see instructions)
.......
0
8
Excess distributions carryover from 2014 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions)
...
0
9
Excess distributions carryover to 2020.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a
......
0
10
Analysis of line 9:
a
Excess from 2015
....
b
Excess from 2016
....
c
Excess from 2017
....
d
Excess from 2018
....
e
Excess from 2019
....
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Part XIV
Private Operating Foundations
(see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
1a
If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2019, enter the date of the ruling
.......
b
Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section
4942(j)(3)
or
4942(j)(5)
2a
Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
income from Part I or the minimum
investment return from Part X for each
year listed
..........
Tax year
Prior 3 years
(e) Total
(a)
2019
(b)
2018
(c)
2017
(d)
2016
b
85% of line 2a
.........
c
Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
line 4 for each year listed
.....
d
Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
for active conduct of exempt activities
..........
e
Qualifying distributions made directly
for active conduct of exempt activities.
Subtract line 2d from line 2c
....
3
Complete 3a, b, or c for the
alternative test relied upon:
a
“Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1)
Value of all assets
......
(2)
Value of assets qualifying
under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)
b
“Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
of minimum investment return shown in
Part X, line 6 for each year listed
...
c
“Support" alternative test—enter:
(1)
Total support other than gross
investment income (interest,
dividends, rents, payments
on securities loans (section
512(a)(5)), or royalties)
....
(2)
Support from general public
and 5 or more exempt
organizations as provided in
section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)
....
(3)
Largest amount of support
from an exempt organization
(4)
Gross investment income
Part XV
Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
1
Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
a
List 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).)
BRUCE D BENSON
b
List 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.
2
Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
Check here
if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d. See instructions
a
The name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
b
The form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
c
Any submission deadlines:
d
Any restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
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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)
a
Paid during the year
LEADERSHIP PROGRAM OF THE ROCKIES
1777 S HARRISON ST STE 807
DENVER
,
CO
80210
NONE
CHARITABLE
15,000
SHAKA FRANKLIN FOUNDATION
8101 E DARTMOUTH AVE
DENVER
,
CO
80231
NONE
CHARITABLE
10,000
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION
4740 WALNUT STREET
BOULDER
,
CO
80301
NONE
CHARITABLE
100,000
Total
.................................
3a
125,000
b
Approved for future payment
Total
.................................
3b
0
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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.)
1
Program service revenue:
(a)
Business code
(b)
Amount
(c)
Exclusion code
(d)
Amount
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
Fees 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
68,927
5
Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
a
Debt-financed property
......
b
Not 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
-5,396
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
63,531
0
13
Total.
Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)
..................
13
63,531
(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
Part XVI-B
Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
Line No.
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.)
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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?
...........
Yes
No
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.
May the IRS discuss this return
with the preparer shown below
(see instr.)
Yes
No
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Title
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Preparer's Signature
Date
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employed
PTIN
Firm's name
Firm's EIN
Firm's address
Phone no.
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