Form990-PF
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2020
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2020, or tax year beginning 01-01-2020 , and ending 12-31-2020
Name of foundation
APHORISM FOUNDATION
C/O REALIZE CPA LLP
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)50 CALIFORNIA STREET NO 3550
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
SAN FRANCISCO, CA94111
A Employer identification number

46-4347021
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(415) 362-5990
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$992,428,208J 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) 0
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 7,944,590 7,944,590  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 184,675,905
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 185,339,747
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 15,940,491
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)....... Click to see attachment 0 -19,566,717  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 192,620,495 4,318,364  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 57,283 57,283   0
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 162,035 162,035   0
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 667,062 667,062   0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 1,818,993 0   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 37,563 37,563   0
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 2,742,936 923,943   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 9,594,894 9,594,894
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 12,337,830 923,943   9,594,894
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 180,282,665
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 3,394,421
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)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 37,342,874 16,488,502 16,488,502
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........      
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   23,000,000 0 0
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 157,808,252 Click to see attachment196,027,650 196,027,650
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 0 Click to see attachment431,069 431,069
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 120,447,362 Click to see attachment180,671,193 180,671,193
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 472,035,949 Click to see attachment598,809,794 598,809,794
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment435,575 Click to see attachment0 Click to see attachment0
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 811,070,012 992,428,208 992,428,208
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 32,218 32,735
18 Grants payable................. 16,638,272 12,124,460
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)......... 16,670,490 12,157,195
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........... 794,399,522 980,271,013
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)..... 794,399,522 980,271,013
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 811,070,012 992,428,208
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
794,399,522
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
180,282,665
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
5,588,826
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
980,271,013
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
980,271,013
Form 990-PF (2020)
Form 990-PF (2020)
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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 VARIOUS BROKERAGE ACCOUNTS P 2019-12-31  
b ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS P 2019-12-31  
c VARIOUS INVESTMENTS P 2019-12-31  
d
e
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 21,283,434     21,283,434
b     5,342,943 -5,342,943
c 164,056,313   164,056,313 0
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       21,283,434
b       -5,342,943
c       0
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 15,940,491
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 47,182
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 47,182
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 47,182
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2020 estimated tax payments and 2019 overpayment credited to 2020 6a 1,078,561
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 1,078,561
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 1,031,379
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2021 estimated taxBullet1,031,379 RefundedBullet 11 0
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See 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
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)
    bulletCA, DE
    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. Click to see attachment...............................
    10
    Yes
     
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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 Click to see attachment.............
    11
    Yes
     
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletREALIZE CPA LLP Telephone no.bullet (415) 362-5990

    Located atbullet50 CALIFORNIA STREET SUITE 3550SAN FRANCISCOCA ZIP+4bullet94111
    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
     
    No
    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
    REID HOFFMAN PPRES/TREAS/DIR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    50 CALIFORNIA STREET SUITE 3550
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94111
    FRANK F HUANG SECRETARY
    1.00     		0 0 0
    50 CALIFORNIA STREET SUITE 3550
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94111
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    ICONIQ CAPITAL LLC INVESTMENT SERVICES 212,511
    394 PACIFIC AVENUE FLOOR 2
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94111
    NORTHERN TRUST INVESTMENT SERVICES 184,715
    580 CALIFORNIA STREET SUITE 1800
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104
    GURTIN FIXED INCOME MANAGEMENT LLC INVESTMENT SERVICES 158,543
    601 CALIFORNIA STREET SUITE 1901
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94108
    REALIZE CPA LLP ACCOUNTING SERVICES 130,235
    50 CALIFORNIA STREET SUITE 3550
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94111
    BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC INVESTMENT SERVICES 73,162
    400 HOWARD STREET
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94105
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1  
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    414,383,769
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    39,677,309
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    426,200,755
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    880,261,833
    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
    880,261,833
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    13,203,927
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    867,057,906
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    43,352,895
    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
    43,352,895
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2020 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    47,182
    b
    Income tax for 2020. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
    31,043
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    78,225
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    43,274,670
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    43,274,670
    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
    43,274,670
    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
    9,594,894
    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
    9,594,894
    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
    9,594,894
    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 43,274,670
    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......  
    b From 2016......  
    c From 2017...... 19,897,595
    d From 2018...... 68,582,743
    e From 2019......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 88,480,338
    4Qualifying distributions for 2020 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 9,594,894
    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)........     		Click to see attachment0
    d Applied to 2020 distributable amount..... 9,594,894
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2020. 33,679,776 33,679,776
    (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 54,800,562
    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) ...     		0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2021.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		54,800,562
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2016....  
    b Excess from 2017....  
    c Excess from 2018.... 54,800,562
    d Excess from 2019....  
    e Excess from 2020....  
    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).)
    REID HOFFMAN
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (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
    BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL
    116 HUNTINGTON AVENUE 3RD FLOOR
    BOSTON,MA02116     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000,000
    CHAN ZUCKERBERG BIOHUB INC
    499 ILLINOIS STREET
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94158     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,000,000
    NEW AMERICA FOUNDATION
    1899 L STREET NW SUITE 400
    WASHINGTON,WA20036     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,000,000
    NEW VENTURE FUND
    1201 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW SUITE
    300
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000,000
    OPPORTUNITYWORK INC
    1100 CONNETICUT AVENUE NW SUITE 430
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500,000
    PAHARA INSTITUTE
    340 SOUTH LEMON AVENUE 2927
    WALNUT,CA91789     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 750,000
    UC SANTA CRUZ FOUNDATION
    1156 HIGH STREET
    SANTA CRUZ,CA95064     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 34,503
    UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
    27 KINGS COLLEGE CIRCLE
    TORONTO    
    CA     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 310,391
    Total .................................bullet 3a 9,594,894
    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 7,944,590  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............     		    18 184,675,905  
    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).. 0 192,620,495 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    192,620,495
    (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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    TY 2020 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    APHORISM FOUNDATION
     
    C/O REALIZE CPA LLP
    EIN:
    46-4347021
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING AND TAX PREPARATION FEES 162,035 162,035   0

    TY 2020 DistributionFromCorpusElection
    Name:
    APHORISM FOUNDATION
     
    C/O REALIZE CPA LLP
    EIN:
    46-4347021
    Election:
    PURSUANT TO IRC SEC. 4942(H)(2) AND REG. 53.4942(A)-3(D)(2), APHORISM FOUNDATION HEREBY ELECTS TO TREAT CURRENT YEAR QUALIFYING DISTRIBUTIONS IN EXCESS OF THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING TAX YEAR'S UNDISTRIBUTED INCOME AS BEING MADE OUT OF CORPUS.SIGNED: _____________________________NAME & TITLE: REID HOFFMAN,PRESIDENT

    TY 2020 GeneralExplanationAttachment
    Name:
    APHORISM FOUNDATION
     
    C/O REALIZE CPA LLP
    EIN:
    46-4347021
    Identifier Return Reference Explanation
    LIST OF CONTROLLED ENTITY FORM 990-PF, PART VII-A, LINE 11 NAME: NEOTENY 3 CO-INVESTMENT I, LPEIN: 83-1960637ADDRESS: C/O PRAGUE & CO. 15 WALNUT STREET, SUITE 150 WELLESLEY, MA 02481AMOUNT OF TRANSFERS TO CONTROLLED ENTITY: $19,500EXCESS BUSINESS HOLDING: NONAME: OPENAI, LPEIN: 82-3702278ADDRESS: 3180 18TH STREET, SUITE 100 SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94110EXCESS BUSINESS HOLDING: NONAME: RBP CATALYST FUND, LPEIN: 46-4347021ADDRESS: 1807 W. 11TH STREET AUTIN, TX 78703EXCESS BUSINESS HOLDING: NO

    TY 2020 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    APHORISM FOUNDATION
     
    C/O REALIZE CPA LLP
    EIN:
    46-4347021
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    CORPORATE BONDS 180,671,193 180,671,193

    TY 2020 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    APHORISM FOUNDATION
     
    C/O REALIZE CPA LLP
    EIN:
    46-4347021
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    CORPORATE STOCKS 431,069 431,069

    TY 2020 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    APHORISM FOUNDATION
     
    C/O REALIZE CPA LLP
    EIN:
    46-4347021
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    196,027,650
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    196,027,650
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


    0
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


    0


    TY 2020 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    APHORISM FOUNDATION
     
    C/O REALIZE CPA LLP
    EIN:
    46-4347021
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    06 - LUXOR CAPITAL PARTNERS OFFSHORE LTD, SERIES 2322-1 FMV 19,523 19,523
    11 - ICONIQ ACCESS 37 LP FMV 5,202,564 5,202,564
    12 - ICONIQ STRATEGIC PARTNERS II-B FMV 9,306,400 9,306,400
    13 - PRIME FINANCE PARTNERS IV LP FMV 186,806 186,806
    14 - DRAWBRIDGE SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES OFFSHORE FUND LTD FMV 1,084,713 1,084,713
    16 - CERBERUS ICQ OFFSHORE LEVERED FMV 34,897,550 34,897,550
    17 - CAPRICORN HEALTHCARE & SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES II LP FMV 4,360,933 4,360,933
    27 - ENDEAVOR CATALYST II LP FMV 8,499,819 8,499,819
    28 - THE RISE FUND (B) LP FMV 58,454,310 58,454,310
    29 - BREVAN HOWARD FMV 90,057,607 90,057,607
    30 - BREAKTHROUGH ENERGY VENTURES FMV 4,829,555 4,829,555
    31 - ICONIQ STRATEGIC PARTNERS III-B FMV 57,706,823 57,706,823
    33 - NEO FUND 1.0 FMV 4,777,587 4,777,587
    36 - IPI DATA CENTER PARTNERS FUND FMV 36,274,527 36,274,527
    38 - NEOTENY 3 CO-INVESTMENT I FMV 7,839,000 7,839,000
    39 - RISE OF THE REST SEED FUND FMV 400,549 400,549
    40 - SOUTH PARK COMMONS FUND FMV 5,356,544 5,356,544
    41 - PEMBROKE TCM DULANEY FMV 5,807,930 5,807,930
    42 - FRANKLIN TEMPLETON REAL ESTATE PARTNERS III FMV 3,044,456 3,044,456
    43 - TPG GROWTH IV FOF FMV 868,465 868,465
    44 - COMMON SENSE GROWTH FUND FMV 1,324,575 1,324,575
    45 - ALTOS ROBLOX SPV 1 FMV 42,803,466 42,803,466
    46 - NEOTENY 4 FMV 15,000,000 15,000,000
    48 - LEADOUT CAPITAL FMV 618,144 618,144
    49 - TOWNSEND REAL ESTATE ALPHA III FMV 7,111,843 7,111,843
    50 - RBP CATALYST FUND FMV 4,519,520 4,519,520
    52 - ICONIQ STRATEGIC PARTNERS IV FMV 35,083,499 35,083,499
    53 - REINVENT CAPITAL FUND FMV 16,672,618 16,672,618
    54 - CODA PROJECT FMV 25,526,037 25,526,037
    55 - SPATIAL SYSTEMS FMV 162,245 162,245
    56 - KASZEK VENTURES IV FMV 651,994 651,994
    57 - KASZEK VENTURES OPPORTUNITY I FMV 1,358,064 1,358,064
    58 - ENDEAVOR CATALYST III FMV 4,619,007 4,619,007
    59 - RISE OF THE REST SEED FUND II FMV 51,176 51,176
    60 - MIRACLE PLUS FUND I FMV 785,102 785,102
    62 - DURABLE CAPITAL OFFSHORE FUND FMV 35,588,660 35,588,660
    63 - MIR PARTNERS, INC. FMV 999,999 999,999
    64 - MOSAIC VENTURES INVESTORS FUND FMV 123,469 123,469
    65 - WAZEE STREET OPP FUND V FMV 947,797 947,797
    66 - CORI INNOVATION FUND, LLC FMV 950,207 950,207
    67 - MITOLAB FMV 279,996 279,996
    68 - ICONIQ STRATEGIC PARTNERS V-B FMV 6,312,139 6,312,139
    69 - SORNAYBITA (ACP BARITE) FMV 21,000,000 21,000,000
    71 - XYZ VENTURE CAPITAL FUND, LP FMV 592,173 592,173
    72 - ADDITION ONE, LP FMV 7,486,318 7,486,318
    73 - GREYLOCK 16 PRINCIPALS, LP FMV 1,950,000 1,950,000
    74 - NEO FUND 2.0, LP FMV 80,657 80,657
    75 - SABA CAPITAL CARRY NEUTRAL TAIL FMV 26,296,215 26,296,215
    NORTHERN TRUST HIGH YIELD CORPS FMV 27,383 27,383
    NORTHERN TRUST MULTI SECTOR CRED FMV 911,830 911,830

    TY 2020 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    APHORISM FOUNDATION
     
    C/O REALIZE CPA LLP
    EIN:
    46-4347021
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL FEES 57,283 57,283   0


    TY 2020 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    APHORISM FOUNDATION
     
    C/O REALIZE CPA LLP
    EIN:
    46-4347021
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    DEFERRED TAX ASSET 348,981 0 0
    UNSETTLED INVESTMENT RECEIVABLE 86,594 0 0


    TY 2020 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    APHORISM FOUNDATION
     
    C/O REALIZE CPA LLP
    EIN:
    46-4347021
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INSURANCE EXPENSE 28,294 28,294   0
    INTEREST EXPENSE 9,269 9,269   0


    TY 2020 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    APHORISM FOUNDATION
     
    C/O REALIZE CPA LLP
    EIN:
    46-4347021
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS 0 -19,587,601 0
    SABA CAPITAL CARRY NEUTRAL TAIL HEDGE OFFSHORE FUND - SUBPART F 0 20,884 0


    TY 2020 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    APHORISM FOUNDATION
     
    C/O REALIZE CPA LLP
    EIN:
    46-4347021
    Description Amount
    GRANTS PAYABLE 5,588,826


    TY 2020 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    APHORISM FOUNDATION
     
    C/O REALIZE CPA LLP
    EIN:
    46-4347021
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FINANCIAL ADVISORY FEES 667,062 667,062   0


    TY 2020 SubstantialContributorsSch
    Name:
    APHORISM FOUNDATION
     
    C/O REALIZE CPA LLP
    EIN:
    46-4347021
    Name Address
    REID HOFFMAN 50 CALIFORNIA STREET SUITE 3550
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94111
    MICHELLE YEE 50 CALIFORNIA STREET SUITE 3550
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94111


    TY 2020 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    APHORISM FOUNDATION
     
    C/O REALIZE CPA LLP
    EIN:
    46-4347021
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FEDERAL TAX LIABILITY 1,818,993 0   0


    TY 2020 TransfersToControlledEntities
    Name:
    APHORISM FOUNDATION
     
    C/O REALIZE CPA LLP
    EIN:
    46-4347021
    Name US /
    Foreign Address    		 EIN Description Amount
    NEOTENY 3 CO-INVESTMENT I LP C/O PRAGUE CO 15 WALNUT ST STE 150
    WELLESLEY,MA02481     		83-1960637 CONTRIBUTION TO CAPITAL 19,500
    Total     19,500