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 01-01-2020 , and ending 12-31-2020
Name of foundation
SMS FOUNDATION INC
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 5324
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
MADISON, WI537050324
A Employer identification number

20-1878599
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(608) 577-8260
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$9,568,047J 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) 480,000
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 137,636 137,636  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 222,179
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 1,805,996
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 229,200
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........ 839,815 366,836  
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 1,500 0   0
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 3,418 3,418   0
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 39,986 39,986   0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 1,600 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 55 55   0
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 46,559 43,459   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 476,500 476,500
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 523,059 43,459   476,500
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 316,756
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 323,377
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............. 19,940 116,867 116,867
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 706,993 403,321 403,321
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)....... 6,158,988 Click to see attachment6,803,930 6,803,930
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 1,638,542 Click to see attachment2,243,929 2,243,929
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) 8,524,463 9,568,047 9,568,047
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...........    
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........ 0 0
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 8,524,463 9,568,047
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 8,524,463 9,568,047
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 8,524,463 9,568,047
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
8,524,463
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
316,756
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
726,828
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
9,568,047
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
9,568,047
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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 PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES - PURCHASED      
b PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES - DONATED      
c CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS P    
d
e
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 1,507,844   1,439,624 68,220
b 119,034   137,172 -18,138
c 179,118     179,118
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       68,220
b       -18,138
c       179,118
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 2 229,200
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...........................
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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 4,495
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 4,495
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 4,495
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2020 estimated tax payments and 2019 overpayment credited to 2020 6a 4,267
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 4,267
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 9 228
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)
    bulletWI
    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 addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletTHOMAS G TIERNEY CPA Telephone no.bullet (608) 577-8260

    Located atbullet1010 HARRISON STMADISONWI ZIP+4bullet53711
    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
    SARAH E SPENCER PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 5157
    MADISON,WI53705
    MATTHEW D SILVERSTEIN VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 5324
    MADISON,WI53705
    THOMAS G TIERNEY TREASURER
    1.00     		0 0 0
    1010 HARRISON ST
    MADISON,WI53711
    DAVID B BILLING SECRETARY
    1.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 1784
    MADISON,WI53701
    MARK SPENCER DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 5157
    MADISON,WI53705
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1  
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    8,238,216
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    211,603
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    8,449,819
    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
    8,449,819
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    126,747
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    8,323,072
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    416,154
    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
    416,154
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2020 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    4,495
    b
    Income tax for 2020. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    4,495
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    411,659
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    411,659
    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
    411,659
    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
    476,500
    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
    476,500
    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
    476,500
    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 7 411,659
    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......  
    d From 2018...... 10,617
    e From 2019...... 59,644
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 70,261
    4Qualifying distributions for 2020 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 476,500
    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..... 411,659
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 64,841
    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 5 135,102
    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 ......     		135,102
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2016....  
    b Excess from 2017....  
    c Excess from 2018.... 10,617
    d Excess from 2019.... 59,644
    e Excess from 2020.... 64,841
    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).)
    MATTHEW D SILVERSTEIN
    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
    AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND
    8333 GREENWOOD BLVD
    DENVER,CO80221     		NOT APPLICABLE PC SUPPORT NATIVE STUDENTS' ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION 10,000
    ARTS & LITERATURE LABORATORY
    2021 WINNEBAGO ST
    MADISON,WI53704     		NOT APPLICABLE PC ENCOURAGE VISUAL, LITERARY AND PERFORMING ARTISTS TO EXPLORE/DEVELOP THEIR CRAFTS 5,000
    ARTS FOR ARTS INC
    107 SUFFOLK ST 300
    NEW YORK,NY10002     		NOT APPLICABLE PC SUPPORT THE ADVANCEMENT OF FREEJAZZ 8,000
    ARTS HORIZONS
    ONE GRAND AVE SUITE 7
    ENGLEWOOD,NJ07631     		NOT APPLICABLE PC SUPPORT ARTS PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN 10,000
    ASPCA
    424 EAST 92ND ST
    NEW YORK,NY10128     		NOT APPLICABLE PC PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS 10,000
    BETHANY APARTMENTS
    806 WISCONSIN AVE
    RACINE,WI53403     		NOT APPLICABLE PC TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE 10,000
    CLEAN LAKES ALLIANCEFRIENDS OF CLEAN LAKES
    150 E GILMAN ST
    MADISON,WI53703     		NOT APPLICABLE PC IMPROVE WATER QUALITY OF LAKES, STREAMS AND WATERSHEDS 5,000
    DANE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
    5132 VOGES RD
    MADISON,WI53718     		NOT APPLICABLE PC CARE OF HOMELESS ANIMALS 10,000
    DANE COUNTY PARENT COUNCILREACH DANE
    2096 RED ARROW TR
    MADISON,WI53711     		NOT APPLICABLE PC HEAD START PROGRAM FUNDING 10,000
    DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS
    333 7TH AVENUE 2ND FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10001     		NOT APPLICABLE PC MEDICAL AID TO PERSONS WHOSE SURVIVAL IS THREATENED 10,000
    DOMESTIC ABUSE INTERVENTION SERVICES
    PO BOX 1761
    MADISON,WI53701     		NOT APPLICABLE PC PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED DOMESTIC ABUSE 10,000
    ENDING DOMESTIC ABUSE WISCONSIN
    1400 E WASHINGTON AVE
    MADISON,WI53703     		NOT APPLICABLE PC TEACH ABOUT HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS 10,000
    FINE ARTS WORK CENTER OF PROVINCETOWN
    24 PEARL ST
    PROVINCETOWN,MA02657     		NOT APPLICABLE PC ENCOURAGE/DEVELOP EMERGING VISUAL ARTISTS AND WRITERS 10,000
    FLORIDA KEYS SOCIETY FOR PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
    5230 COLLEGE RD
    KEY WEST,FL33040     		NOT APPLICABLE PC PROMOTE HUMANE TREATMENT OF ALL ANIMALS 10,000
    FOOD BANK OF NYC
    39 BROADWAY
    NEW YORK,NY10006     		NOT APPLICABLE PC NURTURING AND CARING FOR CHILDREN 5,000
    FOUNDATION FOR MADISON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
    455 SCIENCE DR STE 130
    MADISON,WI53711     		NOT APPLICABLE PC EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHARITY 10,000
    GOD'S LOVE WE DELIVER
    166 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS
    NEW YORK,NY10013     		NOT APPLICABLE PC COOK AND DELIVER MEALS TO CLIENTS IN NEED 10,000
    HAZELDEN BETTY FORD FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 11 OS 3
    CENTER CITY,MN55012     		NOT APPLICABLE PC REMOVE BARRIERS TO RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION 5,000
    HODAN CENTER INC
    941 W FOUNTAIN ST
    MINERAL POINT,WI53565     		NOT APPLICABLE PC COMMUNITY REHABILITATION PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITY 60,000
    HOLY APOSTLE SOUP KITCHEN
    296 NINTH AVE
    NEW YORK,NY10001     		NOT APPLICABLE PC TO PROVIDE MEALS TO THE HUNGRY 5,000
    KANSAS CITY ART INSTITUTE
    4415 WARWICK BLVD
    KANSAS CITY,MO64111     		NOT APPLICABLE PC EDUCATE THE ARTISTS AND DESIGNERS OF TOMORROW 10,000
    KEEP WISCONSIN WARM FUND
    PO BOX 68
    MADISON,WI53701     		NOT APPLICABLE PC PROVIDING HEAT AND POWER TO THOSE MOST IN NEED 5,000
    KEY WEST PUBLIC LIBRARY
    700 FLEMING ST
    KEY WEST,FL33040     		NOT APPLICABLE PC PROVIDE LIBRARY SERVICES 5,000
    KIVA MICROFUNDS
    3180 18TH ST
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94110     		NOT APPLICABLE PC CONNECT PEOPLE THROUGH LENDING FOR THE SAKE OF ALLEVIATING POVERTY 10,000
    MADISON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    2 SCIENCE CT
    MADISON,WI53705     		NOT APPLICABLE PC PHILANTHROPY 15,000
    MADISON MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART
    227 STATE ST
    MADISON,WI53705     		NOT APPLICABLE PC EXHIBIT, COLLECT, PRESERVE AND INTERPRET MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART 5,000
    MARTHA'S VINEYARD ANIMAL SHELTER
    1 PENNYWISE PATH
    EDGARTOWN,MA02539     		NOT APPLICABLE PC PROVIDE SHELTER, CARE, LOVE TO DOMESTICATED HOMELESS ANIMALS 5,000
    MUSIC CARES
    3030 OLYMPIC BLVD
    SANTA MONICA,CA90404     		NOT APPLICABLE PC TO PROVIDE A SAFETY NET OF CRITICAL ASSISTANCE FOR MUSIC PEOPLE IN TIME OF NEED 5,000
    NATURAL RESOURCE DEFENSE COUNCIL
    40 WEST 20TH ST
    NEW YORK,NY10011     		NOT APPLICABLE PC SAFEGUARD THE EARTH, ITS PEOPLE, ITS PLANTS AND ANIMALS AND THE NATURAL SYSTEMS ON WHICH ALL LIFE DEPENDS 5,000
    NATURE CONSERVANCY
    4245 NORTH FAIRFAX DR
    ARLINGTON,VA22203     		NOT APPLICABLE PC LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION 5,000
    NEW MUSIC USA
    PO BOX 370550
    BROOKLYN,NY11237     		NOT APPLICABLE PC TO NURTURE THE CREATION OF NEW MUSIC 5,000
    NOTHING BUT NETS - UN FOUNDATION
    1750 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20006     		NOT APPLICABLE PC REDUCE MALARIA 5,000
    NOW FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 1848
    MERRIFIELD,VA22116     		NOT APPLICABLE PC SUPPORT FOR WOMEN'S RIGHTS ISSUES 5,000
    OAK BLUFFS LIBRARY
    56R SCHOOL ST
    OAK BLUFFS,MA02557     		NOT APPLICABLE PC BUILD CULTURAL AWARENESS 5,000
    OCEAN CLEAN UP NORTH PACIFIC FOUNDATION
    535 MISSION ST UNIT 1922
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94105     		NOT APPLICABLE PC PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE NATURAL OCEAN ENVIRONMENT 5,000
    PLANNED PARENTHOOD
    123 WILLIAM ST
    NEW YORK,NY10038     		NOT APPLICABLE PC EMPOWER ALL INDIVIDUALS TO MANAGE THEIR SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH 10,000
    PLANNED PARENTHOOD WISCONSIN
    302 N JACKSON ST
    MILWAUKEE,WI53202     		NOT APPLICABLE PC EMPOWER ALL INDIVIDUALS TO MANAGE THEIR SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH 10,000
    RECOVERY FOUNDATION
    5005 UNIVERSITY AVE
    MADISON,WI53705     		NOT APPLICABLE PC SUPPORT RECOVERY FROM SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS 7,000
    RED HOOK FARMS
    PO BOX 310028
    BROOKLYN,NY11231     		NOT APPLICABLE PC YOUTH EMPOWERMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE 10,000
    SAMUEL'S HOUSE
    1614 TRUESDELL CT
    KEY WEST,FL33040     		NOT APPLICABLE PC PROVIDE HOUSING FOR HOMELESS WOMEN 10,000
    SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF SOUTHERN WISCONSIN
    2802 DAIRY DR
    MADISON,WI53718     		NOT APPLICABLE PC ACQUIRE AND DISTRIBUTE FOOD TO PEOPLE IN NEED 10,000
    SMILE TRAIN
    PO BOX 96231
    WASHINGTON,DC20090     		NOT APPLICABLE PC PROVIDE FREE TREATMENT FOR POOR CHILDREN WITH CLEFT AND OTHER MEDICAL PROBLEMS 5,000
    ST COLETTA OF WISCONSIN
    N4637 CTY ROAD Y
    JEFFERSON,WI53549     		NOT APPLICABLE PC CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PEOPLE 5,000
    ST JOHN'S LUTHERAN - PORCHLIGHT
    322 E WASHINGTON AVE
    MADISON,WI53703     		NOT APPLICABLE PC TO PROVIDE MEALS FOR THE HOMELESS 5,000
    STUDIOS OF KEY WEST
    533 EATON ST
    KEY WEST,FL33040     		NOT APPLICABLE PC PROVIDE A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR CREATIVE EXPERIENCE 5,000
    TREE HOUSE
    5757 WAYZATA BLVD
    ST LOUIS PARK,MN55416     		NOT APPLICABLE PC TO END HOPELESSNESS AMONG TEENS 1,500
    TRUEFALSE FILM FEST
    5 SOUTH NORTH ST STE 205
    COLUMBIA,MO65201     		NOT APPLICABLE PC SUPPORT OF CINEMATIC ARTS 5,000
    UNICEF
    125 MAIDEN LN
    NEW YORK,NY10038     		NOT APPLICABLE PC NURTURING AND CARING FOR CHILDREN 5,000
    URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER MADISON
    151 EAST GORHAM ST
    MADISON,WI53703     		NOT APPLICABLE PC IMPROVE SOCIAL/ECONOMIC CONDITIONS: AFRICAN AMERICANS, POC, ECON-DISADVANTAGED 10,000
    UW MADISON SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
    2015 LINDEN DR
    MADISON,WI53706     		NOT APPLICABLE PC EDUCATION 10,000
    WISCONSIN ACADEMY OF SCIENCE ARTS & LETTERS
    1922 UNIVERSITY AVE
    MADISON,WI53726     		NOT APPLICABLE PC SHARE GREAT IDEAS FROM SCIENCE, ARTS, AND LETTERS 5,000
    WISCONSIN HUMANITIES COUNCIL
    222 S BEDFORD ST
    MADISON,WI53703     		NOT APPLICABLE PC SUPPORT AND CREATE PROGRAMS THAT USE HISTORY, CULTURE AND DISCUSSION 10,000
    WISCONSIN PUBLIC RADIO
    821 UNIVERSITY AVE
    MADISON,WI53706     		NOT APPLICABLE PC ENLIGHTEN AND ENRICH THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR LISTENERS 5,000
    WISCONSIN PUBLIC TELEVISION
    821 UNIVERSITY AVE
    MADISON,WI53706     		NOT APPLICABLE PC ENRICH, EDUCATE, AND ENTERTAIN AUDIENCES 5,000
    WISCONSIN SCHOOL OF MUSIC FOUNDATION
    1005 QUINN DR
    WAUNAKEE,WI53597     		NOT APPLICABLE PC PROMOTE AND PERPETUATE MUSIC EDUCATION 5,000
    WORLD WILDLIFE FUND
    1250 24TH ST SW
    WASHINGTON,DC20037     		NOT APPLICABLE PC PROTECT THE FUTURE OF NATURE AND WILDLIFE 5,000
    WORT 899 FM
    118 S BEDFORD ST
    MADISON,WI53703     		NOT APPLICABLE PC ASSIST IN FINANCING LISTENER SPONSORED COMMUNITY RADIO 5,000
    YMCA OF DANE COUNTY
    8001 EXCELSIOR DR
    MADISON,WI53717     		NOT APPLICABLE PC BUILD HEALTHY, CONFIDENT, CONNECTED AND SECURE CHILDREN, ADULTS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES 10,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 476,500
    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....     14 137,636  
    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 ............     		    18 222,179  
    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).. 0 359,815 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    359,815
    (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
    Sign Here
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below?
    See instructions.
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's name SmallBullet
    		 Firm's EIN SmallBullet
    Firm's address SmallBullet


    		 Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Additional Data


    Software ID:  
    Software Version:  


    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors

    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2020
    Name of the organization
    SMS FOUNDATION INC
     
    Employer identification number

    20-1878599
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ






    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......... Arrow Bullet $  
    Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
    or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020) Page 2
    Name of organization
    SMS FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number
    20-1878599
    Part I
    Contributors
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
    MATTHEW D SILVERSTEIN
    PO BOX 5324
     
    MADISON, WI53705

    		$ 159,792


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    2
    MATTHEW D SILVERSTEIN
    PO BOX 5324
     
    MADISON, WI53705

    		$ 161,513


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    3
    MATTHEW D SILVERSTEIN
    PO BOX 5324
     
    MADISON, WI53705

    		$ 158,695


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    SMS FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number

    20-1878599
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    1
    		 CALAMOS TIMPANI SM CAP GR I - 4,800 SHARES $ 159,792 2020-11-24
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    2
    		 AMERICAN NEW WORLD A - 1,945 SHARES $ 161,513 2020-11-24
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    SMS FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number

    20-1878599
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Additional Data


    Software ID:  
    Software Version:  

    TY 2020 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    SMS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    20-1878599
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    2019 TAX RETURN PREPARATION 3,418 3,418   0

    TY 2020 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    SMS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    20-1878599
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ABNDX 338,903 338,903
    ASBAX 308,409 308,409
    NPSCX 165,534 165,534
    TGTRX 465,260 465,260
    TTRCX 55,316 55,316
    VFIIX 379,399 379,399
    VIPSX 531,108 531,108

    TY 2020 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    SMS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    20-1878599
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    DWGAX 246,989 246,989
    ANEFX 261,772 261,772
    NEWFX 821,314 821,314
    AWSHX 407,771 407,771
    CTSIX 1,026,946 1,026,946
    FCNTX 235,852 235,852
    SGENX 684,332 684,332
    SGGOX 598,604 598,604
    FBOIX 415,218 415,218
    FROPX 285,664 285,664
    JENSX 357,139 357,139
    FGIAX 300,645 300,645
    NPSAX 69,375 69,375
    FREAX 240,594 240,594
    NSBCX 237,288 237,288
    TEMMX 316,540 316,540
    VGHAX 297,887 297,887

    TY 2020 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    SMS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    20-1878599
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL/RESEARCH QUALIFYING DONEES 1,500 0   0


    TY 2020 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    SMS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    20-1878599
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    BANK CHARGES 55 55   0


    TY 2020 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    SMS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    20-1878599
    Description Amount
    CHANGE IN UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS 726,828


    TY 2020 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    SMS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    20-1878599
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES 39,986 39,986   0


    TY 2020 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    SMS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    20-1878599
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    DEPT OF TREASURY: IRS-2020 EXCISE TAX ESTIMATED TAX PAYMENT 1,600 0   0