Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2020
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2020, or tax year beginning 07-01-2020 , and ending 06-30-2021
Name of foundation
THE WASHINGTON SQUARE FUND
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)CO SPIEGLER 54-17 31ST AVE NO 30
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
WOODSIDE, NY11377
A Employer identification number

13-1624213
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(646) 479-5636
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$4,558,504J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 86,274 86,274  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 537,738
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 811,345
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 537,738
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........ 624,012 624,012  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 18,000 9,000   9,000
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 58,978 38,978   20,000
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 1,831 581   1,250
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy.............. 2,554 0   2,554
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 2,243 55   2,188
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 83,606 48,614   34,992
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 230,000 230,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 313,606 48,614   264,992
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 310,406
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 575,398
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2020)
Form 990-PF (2020)
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
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 183,329 171,203 171,203
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 2,825,268 Click to see attachment3,625,605 3,625,605
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 762,238 Click to see attachment761,696 761,696
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 3,770,835 4,558,504 4,558,504
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 0 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions........... 3,770,835 4,558,504
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 3,770,835 4,558,504
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 3,770,835 4,558,504
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
3,770,835
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
310,406
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
477,263
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
4,558,504
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
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
4,558,504
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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 MASTERCARD INC P 2013-03-05 2021-02-08
b ASTRAZENE CA PLC P 2017-12-14 2021-03-15
c AMAZON.COM P 2017-03-09 2021-04-13
d MASTERCARD INC P 2013-03-05 2021-05-21
e VIATRIS INC P 2007-06-04 2021-01-15
APPLE INC P 2007-09-24 2021-02-08
NEXTERA ENERGY INC P 2008-02-28 2021-02-08
APPLE INC P 2007-09-24 2021-03-15
APPLE INC P 2007-09-24 2021-03-16
ALEXANDRIA REAL ESTATE EQUITIES INC P 2009-09-24 2021-05-21
ALEXANDRIA REAL ESTATE EQUITIES INC P 2009-07-01 2021-05-21
AMERICAN WTR WKS CO INC NEW P 2009-08-13 2021-05-21
ORGANON & CO P 2007-08-16 2021-06-08
ORGANON & CO P 2007-09-24 2021-06-08
APPLE INC P 2007-08-15 2021-06-14
APPLE INC P 2007-09-24 2021-06-14
MERCK & CO INC P 2007-09-24 2021-06-15
NEXTERA ENERGY INC P 2008-02-28 2021-06-15
AMERICAN WTR WKS CO INC NEW P 2009-08-13 2021-06-28
APPLE INC P 2007-08-15 2021-06-28
JOHNSON & JOHNSON P 2007-01-18 2021-06-28
JOHNSON & JOHNSON P 2005-03-29 2021-06-28
CDW LLC / CDW FINANCE CORP P 2017-02-23 2020-09-09
CONCHO RESOURCES INC P 2016-12-13 2020-09-09
VENTAS REALTY LP P 2017-03-22 2021-03-15
FEDEX CORP P 2019-01-14 2021-04-30
VERISIGN INC P 2018-03-15 2021-06-23
T MOBILE USA P 2016-03-29 2021-05-23
IBM CREDIT CORP P 2018-11-27 2020-11-30
ALEXANDRIA REAL ESTATE EQUITIES INC P 2009-09-24 2020-07-15
ALEXANDRIA REAL ESTATE EQUITIES INC P 2009-07-01 2020-07-15
CORESITE RLTY CORP P 2017-02-07 2020-07-15
ONEOK INC (NEW) P 2018-04-25 2020-08-14
ALEXANDRIA REAL ESTATE EQUITIES INC P 2009-09-24 2020-10-15
ALEXANDRIA REAL ESTATE EQUITIES INC P 2009-07-01 2020-10-15
CORESITE RLTY CORP P 2017-02-07 2020-10-15
ONEOK INC (NEW) P 2018-04-25 2020-11-13
CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS 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 33,717   5,280 28,437
b 34,043   23,277 10,766
c 34,000   8,530 25,470
d 36,860   5,280 31,580
e 2,104   1,471 633
81,653   3,190 78,463
41,790   7,873 33,917
49,284   2,127 47,157
50,284   2,127 48,157
8,721   2,463 6,258
8,721   1,602 7,119
30,891   3,850 27,041
1,022   598 424
730   497 233
38,994   1,319 37,675
25,996   1,063 24,933
15,086   7,947 7,139
14,750   3,149 11,601
47,357   5,775 41,582
40,479   1,319 39,160
12,285   5,109 7,176
32,760   13,625 19,135
20,750   20,000 750
30,984   30,000 984
26,219   24,725 1,494
20,450   19,977 473
25,000   25,156 -156
25,000   25,000 0
20,000   20,000 0
7   7 0
35   35 0
153   153 0
444   444 0
7   7 0
35   35 0
153   153 0
444   444 0
137     137
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       28,437
b       10,766
c       25,470
d       31,580
e       633
      78,463
      33,917
      47,157
      48,157
      6,258
      7,119
      27,041
      424
      233
      37,675
      24,933
      7,139
      11,601
      41,582
      39,160
      7,176
      19,135
      750
      984
      1,494
      473
      -156
      0
      0
      0
      0
      0
      0
      0
      0
      0
      0
      137
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 537,738
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
SECTION 4940(e) REPEALED ON DECEMBER 20, 2019 - DO NOT COMPLETE
1 Reserved
(a)
Reserved 		(b)
Reserved 		(c)
Reserved 		(d)
Reserved
2
Reserved...........................
2
3
Reserved...........................
3
4
Reserved...........................
4
5
Reserved...........................
5
6
Reserved...........................
6
7
Reserved...........................
7
8
Reserved,..........................
8
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b Reserved................................ 1 7,998
c All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 7,998
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 7,998
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2020 estimated tax payments and 2019 overpayment credited to 2020 6a 1,965
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
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 1,965
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 123
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 6,156
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2021 estimated taxBullet   RefundedBullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletNY
    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 2020 or the taxable year beginning in 2020? See the instructions for Part XIV.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV .............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletWASHINGTONSQUAREFUND.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletTHE FOUNDATION Telephone no.bullet (646) 479-5636

    Located atbulletC/O SPIEGLER 54-17 31ST EVE NY 30WOODSIDENY ZIP+4bullet11377
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2020, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16   No
    See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
    country bullet
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
    1b
     
     
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2020?.............
    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 2020, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2020?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2020 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 2020.)..................
    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 2020?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    Yes
    No
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .................
    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    EDITH L MORRILL PRESIDENT
    0.50     		0 0 0
    54-17 31ST AVENUE
    WOODSIDE,NY11377
    NEIL E BOTWINOFF VICE PRESIDENT
    0.50     		0 0 0
    54-17 31ST AVENUE
    WOODSIDE,NY11377
    JENNIFER KIMURA SECRETARY
    0.50     		0 0 0
    54-17 31ST AVENUE
    WOODSIDE,NY11377
    THERESA LAWRENCE TREASURER
    0.50     		0 0 0
    54-17 31ST AVENUE
    WOODSIDE,NY11377
    LOUISE CHINN DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    54-17 31ST AVENUE
    WOODSIDE,NY11377
    NIKKI WILLIAMS DIETRICH DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    54-17 31ST AVENUE
    WOODSIDE,NY11377
    SEAN GRAHAM DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    54-17 31ST AVENUE
    WOODSIDE,NY11377
    REBECCA LEVINE DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    54-17 31ST AVENUE
    WOODSIDE,NY11377
    KATIE PALMER DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    54-17 31ST AVENUE
    WOODSIDE,NY11377
    SUZANNE RANDOLPH DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    54-17 31ST AVENUE
    WOODSIDE,NY11377
    MARY-ELLEN WEINRIB DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    54-17 31ST AVENUE
    WOODSIDE,NY11377
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    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
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1  
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    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
    4,146,643
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    84,585
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    4,231,228
    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
    4,231,228
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    63,468
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    4,167,760
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    208,388
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    208,388
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2020 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    7,998
    b
    Income tax for 2020. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    7,998
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    200,390
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    200,390
    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
    200,390
    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
    264,992
    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
    264,992
    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
    264,992
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2019     		(c)
    2019     		(d)
    2020
    1 Distributable amount for 2020 from Part XI, line 7 200,390
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2020:
    a Enter amount for 2019 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2020:
    a From 2015...... 68,345
    b From 2016...... 58,122
    c From 2017...... 93,513
    d From 2018...... 97,918
    e From 2019...... 42,013
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 359,911
    4Qualifying distributions for 2020 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 264,992
    a Applied to 2019, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		0
    d Applied to 2020 distributable amount..... 200,390
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 64,602
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2020. 0 0
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 424,513
    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 2019. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2020. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2021 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2015 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		68,345
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2021.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		356,168
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2016.... 58,122
    b Excess from 2017.... 93,513
    c Excess from 2018.... 97,918
    d Excess from 2019.... 42,013
    e Excess from 2020.... 64,602
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2020, enter the date of the ruling....... bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2020 (b) 2019 (c) 2018 (d) 2017
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    EDITH MORRILL PRESIDENT
    C/O SPIEGLER 54-17 31ST AVE
    WOODSIDE,NY11377
    (646) 479-5636
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    GRANT PROPOSAL SUBMITTED TO A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR DIRECTLY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    NONE
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    NONE
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    RED HOOK INITIATIVE
    767 HICKS ST
    BROOKLYN,NY11231     		NONE PC TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION. 25,000
    QUEENS COMMUNITY HOUSE
    108-25 62ND DRIVE
    FOREST HILLS,NY11375     		NONE PC TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION. 25,000
    VARIETY BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF QUEENS
    21-12 30TH ROAD
    LONG ISLAND CITY,NY11102     		NONE PC TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION. 25,000
    NEW SETTLEMENT APARTMENTS
    1512 TOWNSEND AVE
    BRONX,NY10452     		NONE PC TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION. 25,000
    FORESTDALE
    67-35 112TH STREET
    FOREST HILLS,NY11375     		NONE PC TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION. 25,000
    GLOBAL KIDS
    137 EAST 25 STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10010     		NONE PC TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION. 25,000
    DAY ONE
    PO BOX 3220 CHURCH STREET STATION
    NEW YORK,NY10008     		NONE PC TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION. 25,000
    GIRLS INC OF NEW YORK CITY
    120 WALL STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10005     		NONE PC TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION. 25,000
    GEORGE JACKSON ACADEMY
    104 SAINT MARKS PLACE
    NEW YORK,NY10025     		NONE PC TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION. 30,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 230,000
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
    investments ...........     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 86,274  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............     		    14 537,738  
    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).. 0 624,012 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    624,012
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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    with the preparer shown below?
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    TY 2020 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE WASHINGTON SQUARE FUND
    EIN:
    13-1624213
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING 18,000 9,000   9,000

    TY 2020 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    THE WASHINGTON SQUARE FUND
    EIN:
    13-1624213
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ENERGY TRANSFER L P NOTE CALL MAKE WHOLE 25,381 25,381
    RYDER SYS INC MTN CALL MAKE WHOLE 50,727 50,727
    CAPITAL ONE FINL CORP 25,424 25,424
    MORGAN STANLEY SER 25,557 25,557
    AIR LEASE CORP NOTE CALL MAKE WHOLE 25,473 25,473
    ECOLAB INC NOTE CALL MAKE WHOLE 20,417 20,417
    BLACKROCK TCP CAPITAL CORP 25,830 25,830
    E TRADE FINANCIAL CORP 25,677 25,677
    RYDER SYS INC MTN CALL MAKE WHOLE 51,104 51,104
    VODAFONE GROUP NOTE CALL MAKE WHOLE 16,232 16,232
    WEC ENERGY GROUP INC NOTE CALL MAKE 50,119 50,119
    WELLTOWER INC NOTE CALL MAKE WHOLE 53,612 53,612
    BP CAP MKTS AMER INC SER B 26,660 26,660
    VENTAS RLTY LTD PARTNERSHIP NOTE 21,404 21,404
    ALLY FINL INC NOTE CALL MAKE WHOLE 26,941 26,941
    HASBRO INC NOTE CALL MAKE WHOLE 54,831 54,831
    MPLX LP NOTE CALL MAKE WHOLE 27,948 27,948
    DELTA AIR LINES INC NOTE CALL MAKE WHOLE 50,875 50,875
    COVANTA HLDG CORP 15,506 15,506
    BARCLAYS PLC 28,554 28,554
    MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL 26,406 26,406
    UNITED RENTALS NORTH AMER INC 36,218 36,218
    HERCULES CAPITAL INC NOTE CALL MAKE 50,800 50,800

    TY 2020 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    THE WASHINGTON SQUARE FUND
    EIN:
    13-1624213
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ABBOTT LABORATORIES 34,779 34,779
    ABBVIE INC COM USD0.01 33,792 33,792
    ADOBE SYSTEMS INCORPORATED COM 43,923 43,923
    AES CORP UNIT 32,271 32,271
    ALEXANDRIA REAL ESTATE EQUITIES COM 36,388 36,388
    ALPHABET INC CAP STK CL A 195,343 195,343
    AMAZON.COM INC 172,008 172,008
    AMERICAN EXPRESS CO COM USD0.20 49,569 49,569
    AMERICAN WATER WORKS COMPANY INC COM 77,065 77,065
    APPLE INC 301,312 301,312
    AT&T INC COM USD1 40,292 40,292
    BALL CORP COM NPV 64,816 64,816
    BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC COM USD0.0033 69,480 69,480
    BLACKROCK INC COM USD0.01 87,497 87,497
    BP PLC SPONSORED ADR 18,494 18,494
    BROADCOM INC COM 35,763 35,763
    CISCO SYSTEMS INC 53,000 53,000
    CITIGROUP INC 24,763 24,763
    CORESITE REALTY CORP COM USD0.01 47,110 47,110
    DELTA AIR LINES INC 25,956 25,956
    DISNEY WALT CO COM 70,308 70,308
    EATON CORP PLC COM 74,090 74,090
    EXXON MOBIL CORP 50,464 50,464
    FACEBOOK INC-CLASS A 69,542 69,542
    FEDEX CORP COM USD0.10 74,583 74,583
    FIFTH THIRD BANCORP 42,053 42,053
    GAMING & LEISURE P COM USD0.01 46,330 46,330
    GENERAL MTRS CO COM 29,585 29,585
    GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC COM USD0.01 47,441 47,441
    HOME DEPOT INC 31,889 31,889
    HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC COM USD1 21,935 21,935
    IDEXX LABORATORIES INC COM USD0.10 63,155 63,155
    INTEL CORP COM USD0.001 56,140 56,140
    JOHNSON &JOHNSON COM USD1.00 65,898 65,898
    JPMORGAN CHASE & CO 77,770 77,770
    KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP COM 40,134 40,134
    MASTERCARD INCORPORATED CL A 182,545 182,545
    MCDONALD S CORP 69,297 69,297
    MERCK &CO. INC COM 31,108 31,108
    MICROSOFT CORP 135,450 135,450
    NESTLE ADR 62,325 62,325
    NEXTERA ENERGY INC COM 241,824 241,824
    NORFOLK SOUTHN CORP COM 79,623 79,623
    ONEOK INC COM 27,820 27,820
    PAYPAL HLDGS INC COM 43,722 43,722
    PEPSICO INC 88,902 88,902
    PFIZER INC 39,160 39,160
    PHILLIPS 66 COM 12,015 12,015
    PROCTER AND GAMBLE CO COM 40,479 40,479
    RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORP COM 42,655 42,655
    STARBUCKS CORP COM 27,953 27,953
    TELUS CORPORATION COM 33,645 33,645
    V F CORP COM NPV 41,020 41,020
    ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION CL A 52,947 52,947
    BECTON DICKINSON &CO 6% DP CONV PFD B 42,808 42,808
    SCHWAB CHARLES CORP DEP SHS 1/40 PFD 25,369 25,369

    TY 2020 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    THE WASHINGTON SQUARE FUND
    EIN:
    13-1624213
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    BANKING AND INVESTMENT SALE FEES 55 55   0
    WEBSITE 349 0   349
    LIABILITY INSURANCE 1,560 0   1,560
    POSTAGE AND MAILING 279 0   279


    TY 2020 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    THE WASHINGTON SQUARE FUND
    EIN:
    13-1624213
    Description Amount
    UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS 477,263


    TY 2020 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE WASHINGTON SQUARE FUND
    EIN:
    13-1624213
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    CONTRACTORS 20,000 0   20,000
    INVESTMENT FEES 38,978 38,978   0


    TY 2020 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    THE WASHINGTON SQUARE FUND
    EIN:
    13-1624213
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAXES PAID 581 581   0
    FED. INCOME TAX EXPENSE 1,000 0   1,000
    NYS FILING FEE 250 0   250