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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
GRANTHAM FOUNDATION FOR THE PROTECTION
OF THE ENVIRONMENT
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)
CO JEREMY GRANTHAM 40 ROWES WHARF
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
BOSTON
,
MA
02110
A Employer identification number
04-6856456
B
Telephone number (see instructions)
(617) 346-7500
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)
$
639,632,452
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)
460,100
2
Check
.............
3
Interest on savings and temporary cash investments
659,992
659,992
4
Dividends and interest from securities
...
3,662,504
3,657,974
5a
Gross rents
............
b
Net rental income or (loss)
6a
Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10
32,024,328
b
Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a
67,796,767
7
Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)
...
32,025,095
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)
.......
1,181,191
1,181,191
12
Total.
Add lines 1 through 11
........
37,988,115
37,524,252
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)
.........
43,040
0
43,040
b
Accounting fees (attach schedule)
.......
40,000
20,000
20,000
c
Other professional fees (attach schedule)
....
10,819,499
9,592,705
0
17
Interest
...............
428,776
422,747
0
18
Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)
...
1,327,664
291,762
0
19
Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion
...
20
Occupancy
..............
21
Travel, conferences, and meetings
.......
4,020
0
4,020
22
Printing and publications
..........
23
Other expenses (attach schedule)
.......
29,031
29,006
0
24
Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23
..........
12,692,030
10,356,220
67,060
25
Contributions, gifts, grants paid
.......
29,120,713
29,120,713
26
Total expenses and disbursements.
Add lines 24 and 25
41,812,743
10,356,220
29,187,773
27
Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a
Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements
-3,824,628
b
Net investment income
(if negative, enter -0-)
27,168,032
c
Adjusted net income
(if negative, enter -0-)
...
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990-PF
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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
1
Cash—non-interest-bearing
.............
2
Savings and temporary cash investments
.........
10,122,251
23,106,358
23,106,358
3
Accounts receivable
4,275,572
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
4,275,572
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)
1,192,967
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
0
200,000
1,192,967
1,192,967
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)
.......
54,014,438
36,033,450
48,448,947
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)
..........
339,732,391
353,170,625
566,869,105
14
Land, buildings, and equipment: basis
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
15
Other assets (describe
)
25,613,768
5,416,538
15,075
16
Total assets
(to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I)
429,682,848
423,195,510
639,632,452
17
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
..........
900,000
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
)
4,166,205
603,495
23
Total liabilities
(add lines 17 through 22)
.........
4,166,205
1,503,495
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
425,516,643
421,692,015
29
Total net assets or fund balances
(see instructions)
.....
425,516,643
421,692,015
30
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances
(see instructions)
.
429,682,848
423,195,510
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
425,516,643
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a
.....................
2
-3,824,628
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize)
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3
..........................
4
421,692,015
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
421,692,015
Form
990-PF
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Form 990-PF (2019)
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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
ACCOMPLICE FUND I
P
b
ACCOMPLICE FUND I
P
c
ALEPH LP
P
d
ALPINA
P
e
ANNAPOLIS ENERGY FUND VI
P
ARCH VENTURES FUND IX
P
ARTIMAN VENTURES 2014 LP
P
ARTIMAN VENTURES 2014 LP
P
ARTIMAN VENTURES SELECT 2014 LP
P
ARTIMAN VENTURES SELECT 2014 LP
P
ARTIMAN SPECIAL
P
ARTIMAN SPECIAL
P
ATLAS VENTURE X
P
ATLAS VENTURE X
P
ATLAS VENTURE FUND IX LP
P
ATLAS VENTURE FUND IX LP
P
ATLAS VENTURE FUND IX LP
P
BATTERY VENTURES X LP
P
BATTERY VENTURES X LP
P
BATTERY VENTURES X SIDE FUND LP
P
BATTERY VENTURES XI-A LP
P
BATTERY VENTURES XI-A LP
P
BATTERY VENTURES XI-A SIDE FUND LP
P
BAUPOST LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
P
BAUPOST LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
P
BAUPOST LIMITED PARTNERSHIP-SECTION 1231
P
BAUPOST LIMITED PARTNERSHIP-SECTION 1256
P
BAUPOST LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
P
BAUPOST LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
P
BAUPOST LIMITED PARTNERSHIP-SECTION 1231
P
CHALKSTREAM LTD REDEMPTIONS
CHALKSTREAM LTD J SHARES REDEMPTION
DEEMED SALES ON 1256 FUTURES
P
DENHAM CAPITAL
P
DENHAM CAPITAL
P
DISCERENE GROUP LP
P
DISCERENE GROUP LP
P
DISCERENE GROUP LP-SECTION 1256
P
DODDINGTON EMERGING MARKETS FUND
P
ECLIPSE FUND I LP
P
ECLIPSE FUND II
P
ECLIPSE FUND II
P
ENCAP ENERGY CAPITAL FUND IX LP
P
ENCAP ENERGY CAPITAL FUND IX LP
P
ENCAP ENERGY CAPITAL FUND IX LP-SECTION 1231
P
ENCAP FLATROCK MIDSTREAM FUND III LP
P
ENCAP FLATROCK MIDSTREAM FUND III LP-SECTION 1231
P
FIRSTMARK CAPITAL III LP
P
FIRSTMARK CAPITAL IV LP
P
FIRSTMARK CAPITAL IV LP
P
FLAGSHIP VENTURES V LP
P
FLAGSHIP VENTURES V LP
P
FORMATION 8 I LP
P
FORMATION 8 I LP
P
FORMATION 8 II LP
P
FOUNDATION CAPITAL
P
FOUNDATION CAPITAL
P
FOUNDERS FUND V LP
P
FOUNDERS FUND V LP
P
FOUDNERS FUND 6
P
FOUDNERS FUND 6
P
GEF AFRICA
P
GREYCROFT III PTRS
P
GREYCROFT III PTRS
P
GREYCROFT IV
P
GREYCROFT IV
P
HIGHFIELDS IV CAPITAL
P
HIGHLAND EUROPE TECH GROWTH LP
P
HIGHLAND EUROPE TECH GROWTH II LP
P
HILLHOUSE
P
HOLTZBRINK V
P
HOLTZBRINK VI
P
HOLTZBRINK VII
P
ICON VENTURES V
P
INNOVATION WORKS DEVELOPMENT
P
LAKESTAR II LP
P
LEGACY VENTURE IV LLC
P
LEGACY VENTURE IV LLC
P
LEGACY VENTURE IV LLC
P
LEGACY VENTURE IV LLC
P
LEGACY VENTURE IV LLC-SECTION 1231
P
LONE CASCADE 12146
P
LONE PINON LTD
P
LONE SAVIN LTD
P
LSVP IX
P
LSVP IX
P
LSVP X
P
LSVP X
P
LSVP XI
P
LSVP XI
P
LSVP SELECT
P
LSVP SELECT
P
LSVP SELECT II LP
P
LSVP SELECT II LP
P
LUX VENTURES III
P
LUX VENTURES IV LP
P
LUX VENTURES V LP
P
LUX VENTURES V LP
P
MISSIONPOINT CAPITAL PARTNERS FUND I
P
MISSIONPOINT RE COMMUNITY COINVEST
P
MUCKER CAPITAL III
P
MUCKER CAPITAL III
P
NEW EUROPE PROPERTY FUND
P
NORTHBRIDGE II AIV I
P
NORTHBRIDGE GROWTH EQUITY II
P
OVERLOOK PARTNERS
P
OVERLOOK PARTNERS
P
OVERLOOK 3G INVESTMENTS
P
OWL VENTURES
P
OWL VENTURES
P
RENAIISANCE INSTITUTIONAL EQUITIES FUND
P
RENAIISANCE INSTITUTIONAL EQUITIES FUND
P
RENEWABLE ENERGY ASIA FUND II LP
P
RINCON
P
RIVA CAPITAL II
P
SILVER LAKE KRAFWERK FUND LP
P
SILVER LAKE KRAFTWERK CAYMAN LP
P
SILVER LAKE KRAFTWERK DE AIV
P
SINOVATION WORKS III
P
SUSA III
P
SUSTAINABLE ASSET FUND LP
P
SUSTAINABLE ASSET FUND LP-SECTION 1231
P
SUSTAINABLE ASSET FUND LP-SECTION 1231
P
SUN VALLEY GOLD LTD
P
THIRD ROCK VENTURES III LP
P
THIRD ROCK VENTURES IV LP
P
THRESHOLD I LP
P
THRIVE PARTNERS III LP
P
THRIVE CAPITAL PARTNERS IV
P
THRIVE CAPITAL PARTNERS IV
P
THRIVE CAPITAL PARTNERS V
P
TRIBECA FUND I
P
TRIBECA FUND II LP
P
WATER STREET PARTNERS
P
WATER STREET PARTNERS
P
WATER STREET PARTNERS-SECTION 1256
P
GMO EMERGING DOMESTIC OPPORTUNITIES
MORGAN STANLEY FUTURES -1256 LOSS
MORGAN STANLEY FUTURES -1256 LOSS
P
SBC LATIN PFIC CAPITAL GAIN DISTRIBUTIONS
P
SNAP INC
UNDERSCORE VC ASSEMBLE
P
UNDERSCORE VC ASSEMBLE
P
GUARDANT HEALTH
MICROSOFT CORP
SLACK TECHNOLOGIES
ZSCALER INC
INTELLIA THERAPEUTICS
SPOTIFY TECHNOLOGY
VOYAGER THERAPEUTICS
MYOKARDIA INC
TELADOC HEALTH
MAGENTA THERAPEUTICS
SALEFORCE.COM
REPLIMUNE
CALL EEM
P
CALL FEZ
P
CALL EEM
P
CALL QQQ
P
CALL SPY
P
CALL ISHARES MSCI CHINA
P
NCH NEW EUROPE PFIC DISTRIBUTIONS
P
DOUGLASS EMMETT 2018 FINAL PAYMENT
P
EUR SAVINGS DEPOSIT
P
(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
20,690
20,690
b
30,230
30,230
c
961,250
961,250
d
-163,262
e
-590,795
-10,137
-34,926
-280,130
-10,824
193
193
-13,774
-645,332
130,809
130,809
1,284,499
1,284,499
7,155
7,155
572,374
572,374
122,350
122,350
19,964
19,964
935,133
935,133
722,570
722,570
-967
185,386
185,386
269,295
269,295
236,356
236,356
-198,881
-12,910
47,219
47,219
1,782
1,782
0
6,415
-6,415
3,470
-3,470
767,210
576,981
190,229
2,556,650
2,350,000
206,650
2,078,250
2,078,250
181
181
67,404
67,404
1,678
1,678
33,593
33,593
42
42
60,749
60,749
180,312
180,312
-5,312
-70,176
71,439
71,439
156,907
156,907
-273,151
-26,068
-1,044
-142,919
-306
-12,587
44,043
44,043
509,568
509,568
1
1
-656
-6,550
-556
-27,513
8,395
8,395
45,040
45,040
-10,333
-324
-33,021
-51,693
-78,027
650
650
263,424
263,424
-76,057
1,491,027
1,491,027
254,279
254,279
15,958
15,958
23,313
23,313
-3,693
-11,870
-131,506
44,222
44,222
-181,619
-19,336
0
1,352,876
1,352,876
1,045
-1,045
-60
-730,955
2,655,352
422,000
2,233,352
5,921,272
5,000,000
921,272
-10,657
4,896,468
4,896,468
-25,695
116,047
116,047
-1,946
134,527
134,527
-14,360
283,052
283,052
1,110
1,110
-19,214
2,700,474
2,700,474
-257,176
50,583
50,583
334,044
334,044
80,611
80,611
-2,794
-20,009
-160,469
-228,114
72,617
72,617
518,699
518,699
552
552
85,422
85,422
42,954
42,954
11,332
11,332
-3,244
-458,422
4,076,238
4,076,238
15,522
15,522
278,456
278,456
13,928
13,928
-981,600
-412,168
244,478
244,478
791
791
-67,419
-1,674
-2,970,294
2,188,526
-2,188,526
4,239,572
6,000,000
-1,760,428
19,106
19,106
-51,950
27
27
-32,842
-7
150,817
150,817
453,204
453,204
12,791
12,791
247,315
247,315
-89,159
223,812
223,812
-18,480
1,500,000
1,714,190
-214,190
0
6,372,664
6,372,664
120,000
2,560,725
63,699
2,497,026
15,173
15,173
9,052
9,052
2,701,707
308,392
2,393,315
2,309,975
417,244
1,892,731
736,547
220,615
515,932
617,183
58,951
558,232
519,808
87,335
432,473
513,662
96,086
417,576
491,543
123,633
367,911
345,368
24,244
321,124
289,796
45,717
244,079
131,475
34,206
97,269
121,297
99,313
21,983
120,496
46,729
73,766
1,166,014
1,166,014
0
290,228
290,228
0
356,164
-356,164
88,558
-88,558
314,570
-314,570
3,526,261
3,992,230
-465,969
6,917
-115,288
2,154
2,154
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
20,690
b
30,230
c
961,250
d
-163,262
e
-590,795
-10,137
-34,926
-280,130
-10,824
193
-13,774
-645,332
130,809
1,284,499
7,155
572,374
122,350
19,964
935,133
722,570
-967
185,386
269,295
236,356
-198,881
-12,910
47,219
0
-6,415
-3,470
190,229
206,650
2,078,250
181
67,404
1,678
33,593
42
60,749
180,312
-5,312
-70,176
71,439
156,907
-273,151
-26,068
-1,044
-142,919
-306
-12,587
44,043
509,568
1
-656
-6,550
-556
-27,513
8,395
45,040
-10,333
-324
-33,021
-51,693
-78,027
650
263,424
-76,057
1,491,027
254,279
15,958
23,313
-3,693
-11,870
-131,506
44,222
-181,619
-19,336
0
1,352,876
-1,045
-60
-730,955
2,233,352
921,272
-10,657
4,896,468
-25,695
116,047
-1,946
134,527
-14,360
283,052
1,110
-19,214
2,700,474
-257,176
50,583
334,044
80,611
-2,794
-20,009
-160,469
-228,114
72,617
518,699
552
85,422
42,954
11,332
-3,244
-458,422
4,076,238
15,522
278,456
13,928
-981,600
-412,168
244,478
791
-67,419
-1,674
-2,970,294
-2,188,526
-1,760,428
19,106
-51,950
27
-32,842
-7
150,817
453,204
12,791
247,315
-89,159
223,812
-18,480
-214,190
0
6,372,664
120,000
2,497,026
15,173
9,052
2,393,315
1,892,731
515,932
558,232
432,473
417,576
367,911
321,124
244,079
97,269
21,983
73,766
0
0
-356,164
-88,558
-314,570
-465,969
6,917
-115,288
2,154
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
32,025,095
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
26,826,373
586,011,392
0.045778
2017
23,039,006
537,135,730
0.042892
2016
20,593,910
485,933,796
0.042380
2015
22,858,679
465,848,564
0.049069
2014
19,527,739
424,357,616
0.046017
2
Total
of line 1, column (d)
.....................
2
0.226136
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
0.045227
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2019 from Part X, line 5
......
4
609,624,101
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3
......................
5
27,571,469
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)
...........
6
271,680
7
Add lines 5 and 6
........................
7
27,843,149
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4
,.............
8
29,187,773
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)
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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
271,680
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
271,680
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
271,680
6
Credits/Payments:
a
2019 estimated tax payments and 2018 overpayment credited to 2019
6a
600,000
b
Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source
......
6b
c
Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)
...
6c
0
d
Backup withholding erroneously withheld
...........
6d
0
7
Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d
..............
7
600,000
8
Enter any
penalty
for underpayment of estimated tax.
Check here
if Form 2220 is attached.
8
0
9
Tax due.
If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter
amount owed
.......
9
10
Overpayment.
If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the
amount overpaid
...
10
328,320
11
Enter the amount of line 10 to be:
Credited to 2020 estimated tax
328,320
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
Yes
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on
Form 990-T
for this year?
...................
4b
Yes
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)
MA
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
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Form 990-PF (2019)
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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
Yes
13
Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
13
Yes
Website address
WWW.GRANTHAMFOUNDATION.ORG
14
The books are in care of
JEREMY GRANTHAM
Telephone no.
(617) 346-7500
Located at
40 ROWES WHARF
BOSTON
MA
ZIP+4
02110
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
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Form 990-PF (2019)
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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))?
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
JEREMY GRANTHAM
TRUSTEE
5.00
0
0
0
C/O GMO 40 ROWES WHARF
BOSTON
,
MA
02110
HANNELORE GRANTHAM
TRUSTEE
5.00
0
0
0
71 MT VERNON STREET
BOSTON
,
MA
02108
OLIVER GRANTHAM
TRUSTEE
0.10
0
0
0
1644 GREAT HIGHWAY
SAN FRANCISCO
,
CA
94122
RUPERT GRANTHAM
TRUSTEE
0.10
0
0
0
16N MULLEN HILL ROAD
WESTPORT
,
MA
02790
ISABEL GRANTHAM RAPPOPORT
TRUSTEE
0.10
0
0
0
42 IVALOO STREET
SOMERVILLE
,
MA
02143
RAMSAY RAVENEL
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
40.00
0
0
0
C/O GMO 40 ROWES WHARF
BOSTON
,
MA
02110
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
Form
990-PF
(2019)
Form 990-PF (2019)
Page
7
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
CAMBRIDGE ASSOCIATES
CONSULTING
1,051,953
100 SUMMER STREET
BOSTON
,
MA
02110
ZACHARY TAYLOR THOMAS
CONSULTING
63,938
38 BROWNLOW ROAD
CAPETOWN
,
CAPE TOWN
SF
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
Form
990-PF
(2019)
Form 990-PF (2019)
Page
8
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
14,534,032
b
Average of monthly cash balances
.......................
1b
31,437,455
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)
................
1c
572,936,230
d
Total
(add lines 1a, b, and c)
.........................
1d
618,907,717
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
618,907,717
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions)
.............................
4
9,283,616
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets.
Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
5
609,624,101
6
Minimum investment return.
Enter 5% of line 5
..................
6
30,481,205
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
30,481,205
2a
Tax on investment income for 2019 from Part VI, line 5
......
2a
271,680
b
Income tax for 2019. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)
...
2b
1,631
c
Add lines 2a and 2b
............................
2c
273,311
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1
............
3
30,207,894
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions
................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4
............................
5
30,207,894
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
30,207,894
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
29,187,773
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
29,187,773
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
271,680
6
Adjusted qualifying distributions.
Subtract line 5 from line 4
..............
6
28,916,093
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
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(2019)
Form 990-PF (2019)
Page
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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
30,207,894
2
Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2019:
a
Enter amount for 2018 only
.......
26,999,327
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:
$
29,187,773
a
Applied to 2018, but not more than line 2a
26,999,327
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
.....
2,188,446
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
..........
28,019,448
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
....
Form
990-PF
(2019)
Form 990-PF (2019)
Page
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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).)
JEREMY GRANTHAM
HANNELORE GRANTHAM
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:
Form
990-PF
(2019)
Form 990-PF (2019)
Page
11
Part XV
Supplementary Information
(continued)
3
Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient
If recipient is an individual,
show any relationship to
any foundation manager
or substantial contributor
Foundation
status of
recipient
Purpose of grant or
contribution
Amount
Name and address (home or business)
a
Paid during the year
350 ORG
20 JAY STREET SUITE 732
BROOKLYN
,
NY
11201
N/A
PC
CLIMATE & ENERGY OUTREACH
900,000
ACADIA CENTER
8 SUMMER STREET
ROCKPORT
,
ME
04856
N/A
PC
CLIMATE & ENERGY POLICY
10,000
BETTER FUTURES PROJECT
30 BOW STREET
CAMBRIDGE
,
MA
02138
N/A
PC
DIVEST HARVARD PROGRAM
15,000
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
1200 E CALIFORNIA BLVD
PASADENA
,
CA
91125
N/A
PC
HIGH-RESOLUTION METHANE SATELLITE. CARBON MINERALIZATION TECHNOLOGY
1,042,137
CAMBRIDGE IN AMERICA
PO BOX 9123 JAF BLG
NEW YORK
,
NY
10087
N/A
PC
CLIMATE SCIENCE & POLICY RESEARCH
166,667
CARBON TRACKER INITIATIVE
300 PARK AVENUE 12TH FLOOR
NEW YORK
,
NY
10022
N/A
PC
CLIMATE & ENERGY OUTREACH. RENEWED 3-YR AGREEMENT
600,000
CERES INC
99 CHAUNCY STREET 6TH FLOOR
BOSTON
,
MA
02111
N/A
PC
CLIMATE & ENERGY OUTREACH
100,000
CLIENTEARTH USA INC
125 PARK AVENUE 26TH FLOOR
NEW YORK
,
NY
10017
N/A
PC
CLIMATE SMART AG POLICY IN EU
250,000
CLIMATE SCIENCE LEGAL DEFENSE FUND
475 RIVERSIDE DRIVE SUITE 244
NEW YORK
,
NY
10115
N/A
PC
CLIMATE & ENERGY OUTREACH
50,000
CLIMATEWORKS FOUNDATION
235 MONTGOMERY ST STE 1300
SAN FRANCISCO
,
CA
94104
N/A
PC
FUNDERS TABLE & SUSTAINABLE FINANCE PROGRAMS
25,000
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
622 WEST 113TH STREET MAIL CODE
4524
NEW YORK
,
NY
10025
N/A
PC
CLIMATE SCIENCE & POLICY RESEARCH. JAMES HANSEN INSTITUTE
100,000
CONSERVATION LAW FOUNDATION
62 SUMMER STREET
BOSTON
,
MA
02110
N/A
PC
CLIMATE PROGRAM
300,000
DUKE UNIVERSITY
ALUMNI DEVELOPMENT RECORDS
DURHAM
,
NC
27708
N/A
PC
PEAT FOREST CARBON SEQUESTRATION RESEARCH
200,000
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND INCORPORATED
257 PARK AVENUE SOUTH 17TH FLOOR
NEW YORK
,
NY
10010
N/A
PC
CLIMATE & ENERGY POLICY
1,500,000
ENVIRONMENTAL LEAGUE OF MASSACHUSETTS INC
15 COURT SQUARE SUITE 1000
BOSTON
,
MA
02108
N/A
PC
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
75,000
FOODSHOT GLOBAL
43 W 61ST ST APT 22P
NEW YORK
,
NY
10023
N/A
PC
SOIL HEALTH STARTUP ACCELERATOR PROGRAM
25,000
GLOBAL WITNESS
1100 17TH STREET NW SUITE 501
WASHINGTON
,
DC
20036
N/A
PC
STRONG INVESTIGATIVE WORK IN SE ASIA RE FOSSIL FUELS, CORRUPTION
250,000
GREENPEACE FUND INC
702 H STREET NW SUITE 300
WASHINGTON
,
DC
20001
N/A
PC
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
200,000
HEALTH IN HARMONY INC
3804 SE BELMONT STREET
PORTLAND
,
OR
97214
N/A
PC
CONSERVATION
10,000
IMPERIAL COLLEGE
SOUTH KENSINGTON CAMPUS EXHIBITION
ROAD
LONDON
SW7 2AZ
UK
N/A
FOREIGN UNIVERSITY
CLIMATE SCIENCE & POLICY RESEARCH
2,163,654
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE
897 INDEPENDENCE AVE STE 4C
MOUNTAIN VIEW
,
CA
94043
N/A
PC
CLIMATE SCIENCE & POLICY RESEARCH.
600,000
INNOVATION NETWORK
156 GROVER LANCE
TAMWORTH
,
NH
03886
N/A
PC
BU INST FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY. BOSTON MAYOR'S GREEN RIBBON COMMISSION
80,000
KEYSTONE CENTER
1628 STS JOHN ROAD
KEYSTON
,
CO
80435
N/A
PC
PROMOTE ECOSYSTEMS AND COMMUNITIES
175,000
LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION
740 15TH ST NW STE 700
WASHINGTON
,
DC
20005
N/A
PC
VOTER REGISTRATION & EDUCATION
750,000
LINDEN TRUST FOR CONSERVATION
156 WEST 56TH STREET SUITE 1100
NEW YORK
,
NY
10019
N/A
POF
CLIMATE POLICY
825,000
LIVING ON EARTH
PO BOX 990007 PRUDENTIAL STATION
BOSTON
,
MA
02199
N/A
PC
ENVIRONMENTAL MEDIA
75,000
LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS
HOUGHTON STREET
LONDON
WC2A 2AE
UK
N/A
FOREIGN UNIVERSITY
CLIMATE SCIENCE & POLICY RESEARCH. CLIMATE & ENERGY OUTREACH
2,426,783
LOST LIGHTS PROJECTS INC
16 COURT STREET SUITE 2307
BROOKLYN
,
NY
11241
N/A
PC
POST-CARBON INSTITUTE. CORE SUPPORT, SEED REGIONAL HUBS
300,000
MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECH
77 MASSACHUSETTS AVE 49-3
CAMBRIDGE
,
MA
02139
N/A
PC
BIOINSTRUMENTATION LAB (IAN HUNTER), CELLULOSIC NANOFIBERS
1,000,000
METAFOUNDATION
8726 S SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD SUITE D
612
LOS ANGELES
,
CA
90045
N/A
PC
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
80,000
NEW ENGLAND FORESTRY FOUNDATION INC
32 FOSTER STREET
LITTLETON
,
MA
01460
N/A
PC
BUILD WOOD CAMPAIGN
125,000
NEXTGEN CLIMATE AMERICA INC
111 SUTTER STREET 10TH FLOOR
SAN FRANCISCO
,
CA
94104
N/A
PC
YOUTH VOTER REGISTRATION
250,000
OXFAM AMERICA INC
226 CAUSEWAY STREET 5TH FLOOR
BOSTON
,
MA
02114
N/A
PC
ALTERNATIVES TO COAL IN DEVELOPMENT
150,000
RAINFOREST ACTION NETWORK
425 BUSH STREET STE 300
SAN FRANCISCO
,
CA
94108
N/A
PC
CONSERVATION
50,000
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
1156 HIGH ST
SANTA CRUZ
,
CA
95064
N/A
PC
ECOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF MARINE PERMACULTURE
188,075
RENSSELEAR POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
110 8TH ST
TROY
,
NY
12180
N/A
PC
ECOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF MARINE PERMACULTURE
481,412
ROCKEFELLER FAMILY FUND (DAF)
475 RIVERSIDE DRIVE SUITE 900
NEW YORK
,
NY
10115
N/A
PC
CLIMATE PROGRAM
1,500,000
ROCKY MOUNTAIN INSTITUTE
2490 JUNCTION PLACE SUITE 200
BOULDER
,
CO
80302
N/A
PC
CHINA & INDIA CLEAN ENERGY & EV PROGRAMS
1,450,000
RODALE INSTITUTE
611 SIEGFRIEDALE RD
KUTZTOWN
,
PA
19530
N/A
PC
RESEARCH ON HEALTH BENEFITS OF ORGANIC FOOD
40,000
SAVANNA INSTITUTE
1360 REGENT ST 124
MADISON
,
WI
53715
N/A
PC
AGRICULTURE & AQUACULTURE
200,000
SIERRA CLUB
2101 WEBSTER STREET SUITE 1300
OAKLAND
,
CA
94612
N/A
PC
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
150,000
STICHTING EUROPEAN CLIMATE FOUNDATION
RIVIERVISMARKT 52513 AM
DEN HAAG
2513 AM
NL
N/A
FOREIGN CHARITY
CARBON BRIEF, ECIU, SOURCEMATERIAL
900,000
STICHTING SED FUND
FLUWELEN BURGWAL 58
CJ DEN HAAG
2511
NL
N/A
FOREIGN CHARITY
INDIA CLIMATE/ENERGY/ENVIRONMENT
2,000,000
THE CENTER FOR PUBLIC INTEGRITY
910 17TH STREET NW 7TH FLOOR
WASHINGTON
,
DC
20006
N/A
PC
CARBON WARS
500,000
THE ENERGY FOUNDATION
301 BATTERY STREET 5TH FLOOR
SAN FRANCISCO
,
CA
94111
N/A
PC
ISSUES MGT, OPPO, DIGITAL, REGIONAL COMMS CAPACITY. OPPOSITION RESEARCH. GRASSROOTS MOVEMENT BUILDING ON CLIMATE. CC IN THE AMERICAN MIND SURVEY; HEALTH PARTNERSHIPS
1,000,000
THE YEARS PROJECT
630 9TH AVE SUITE 305
NEW YORK
,
NY
10036
N/A
PC
ENVIRONMENTAL MEDIA
300,000
TRUSTED CLIMATE DATA INITIATIVE
222 THIRD STREET SUITE 2163
CAMBRIDGE
,
MA
02142
N/A
PC
SEED FUNDING FOR GLOBAL CLIMATE DATA INTEGRITY PLATFORM
1,400,000
UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTISTS INC
2 BRATTLE SQUARE 6TH FLOOR
CAMBRIDGE
,
MA
02138
N/A
PC
CLIMATE ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM. AGRICULTURE PROGRAM
800,000
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
500 S STATE ST
ANN ARBOR
,
MI
48109
N/A
PC
CARBON REMOVAL & UTILIZATION, LIFE-CYCLE ANALYSIS
25,000
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
WESTERN BANK
SHEFFIELD
,
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
S10 2TN
UK
N/A
FOREIGN UNIVERSITY
CLIMATE SCIENCE & POLICY RESEARCH
1,381,305
WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
ONE GUEST STREET
BOSTON
,
MA
02135
N/A
PC
ENVIRONMENTAL MEDIA
100,000
WILD AID
44 MONTGOMERY STREET SUITE 300
SAN FRANCISCO
,
CA
94111
N/A
PC
ENVIORNMENTAL PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS IN CHINA
400,000
WINDWARD FUND
1201 CONNECTICUT AVE NW SUITE 300
WASHINGTON
,
DC
20036
PC
CLIMATE & ENERGY OUTREACH
1,000,000
WOODS HOLE RESEARCH CENTER INC
149 WOODS HOLE ROAD
FALMOUTH
,
MA
02540
N/A
PC
CLIMATE SCIENCE & POLICY RESEARCH
25,000
YALE UNIVERSITY
POBOX 2038
NEW HAVEN
,
CT
06521
N/A
PC
CLIMATE & ENERGY OUTREACH
400,000
Total
.................................
3a
29,110,033
b
Approved for future payment
Total
.................................
3b
0
Form
990-PF
(2019)
Form 990-PF (2019)
Page
12
Part XVI-A
Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated.
Unrelated business income
Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514
(e)
Related or exempt
function income
(See instructions.)
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
...........
14
659,992
4
Dividends and interest from securities
....
900000
4,530
14
3,657,974
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
.....
900000
1,016,248
14
164,943
8
Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory
............
900000
-2,200,223
14
34,224,551
9
Net income or (loss) from special events:
10
Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory
11
Other revenue:
a
UBTI FROM PASSTHROUGHTS
900000
b
OTHER INCOME FROM PASSTHROUGHS
14
c
d
e
12
Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)
..
-1,179,445
38,707,460
0
13
Total.
Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)
..................
13
37,528,015
(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.)
Form
990-PF
(2019)
Form 990-PF (2019)
Page
13
Part XVII
Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
1
Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
Yes
No
a
Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
(1)
Cash
...................................
1a(1)
No
(2)
Other assets
.................................
1a(2)
No
b
Other transactions:
(1)
Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization
....................
1b(1)
No
(2)
Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization
..................
1b(2)
No
(3)
Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets
.......................
1b(3)
No
(4)
Reimbursement arrangements
...........................
1b(4)
No
(5)
Loans or loan guarantees
.............................
1b(5)
No
(6)
Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations
................
1b(6)
No
c
Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees
..............
1c
No
d
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column
(b)
should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column
(d)
the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
(a)
Line No.
(b)
Amount involved
(c)
Name of noncharitable exempt organization
(d)
Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
2a
Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527?
...........
Yes
No
b
If "Yes," complete the following schedule.
(a)
Name of organization
(b)
Type of organization
(c)
Description of relationship
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May the IRS discuss this return
with the preparer shown below
(see instr.)
Yes
No
Signature of officer or trustee
Date
Title
Paid Preparer Use Only
Print/Type preparer's name
Preparer's Signature
Date
Check if self-
employed
PTIN
Firm's name
Firm's EIN
Firm's address
Phone no.
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