TY 2020 Form 990PF

- TIN:

Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation

or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990PF for instructions and the latest information.

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
QUARTER CENTURY WIRELESS ASSOCIATION INC

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)1972 Martina St
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Apopka, FL32703

A Employer identification number

11-1990569

B Telephone number (see instructions)

C If exemption application is pending, check here bullet

G Check all that apply: Initial returnInitial return of a former public charity
Final returnAmended return
Address change Name change

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet

2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... bullet

E If private foundation status was terminated
under section 507(b)(1)(A), check here ....... bullet

H Check type of organization: Section 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust Other taxable private foundation

F If the foundation is in a 60-month termination
under section 507(b)(1)(B), check here ....... bullet

I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16) bullet

$1,579,901J Accounting method: Cash Accrual
Other (specify)
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)

	Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).)		(a) Revenue and expenses per books		(b) Net investment income	(c) Adjusted net income	(d) Disbursements for charitable purposes (cash basis only)


1	Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)		3,594
2	Check .............
3	Interest on savings and temporary cash investments		20		20	0
4	Dividends and interest from securities...		22,529		21,408	0
5a	Gross rents............		0		0	0
b	Net rental income or (loss) 0
6a	Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10			5,704
b	Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 431,781
7	Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...				5,704
8	Net short-term capital gain.........
9	Income modifications...........					0
10a	Gross sales less returns and allowances	2,675
b	Less: Cost of goods sold....	1,006
c	Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....			1,669		0
11	Other income (attach schedule).......			55,298	0	0
12	Total. Add lines 1 through 11........		88,814		27,132	0
13	Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.		0		0	0	0
14	Other employee salaries and wages......		16,700		0	0	0
15	Pension plans, employee benefits.......		0		0	0	0
16a	Legal fees (attach schedule).........			0	0	0	0
b	Accounting fees (attach schedule).......			0	0	0	0
c	Other professional fees (attach schedule)....			17,900	10,700	0	0
17	Interest...............		0		0	0	0
18	Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...			1,278	0	0	0
19	Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...			0	0	0
20	Occupancy..............		600		0	0	0
21	Travel, conferences, and meetings.......		375		0	0	0
22	Printing and publications..........		0		0	0	0
23	Other expenses (attach schedule).......			8,387	0	0	0
24	Total operating and administrative expenses.
	Add lines 13 through 23..........		45,240		10,700	0	0
25	Contributions, gifts, grants paid.......		46,600				46,600
26	Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25		91,840		10,700	0	46,600
27	Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a	Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements		-3,026
b	Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-)				16,432
c	Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...					0

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.

Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2020)

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Part II		Balance Sheets	Beginning of year	End of year
Part II		Balance Sheets	(a) Book Value	(b) Book Value	(c) Fair Market Value
	1	Cash—non-interest-bearing.............	7,714	7,389	7,389
	2	Savings and temporary cash investments.........	80,004	72,069	72,069
	3	Accounts receivable 130
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts 0	130	0	0
	4	Pledges receivable 0
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts 0	0	0	0
	5	Grants receivable.................	0	0	0
	6	Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
		disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....	0	0
	7	Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule)
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts	0	0
	8	Inventories for sale or use..............	12,856	12,268	12,268
	9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........	0	0	0
	10a	Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)		0
	b	Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......	1,318,817	1,481,504	1,481,504
	c	Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......		0
	11	Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)		0
	12	Investments—mortgage loans.............	0	0	0
	13	Investments—other (attach schedule)..........		0
	14	Land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)		0
	15	Other assets (describe )	6,818	6,671	6,671
	16	Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
		instructions. Also, see page 1, item I)	1,426,339	1,579,901	1,579,901
	17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........	0	0
	18	Grants payable.................	0	0
	19	Deferred revenue.................	0	0
	20	Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons	0	0
	21	Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......		0
	22	Other liabilities (describe )	0	0
	23	Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........	0	0
		Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here
		and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
	24	Net assets without donor restrictions...........	277,109	311,905
	25	Net assets with donor restrictions............	1,149,230	1,267,996
		Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here
		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).....	1,426,339	1,579,901
	30	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).	1,426,339	1,579,901

Part III

Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances

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) ...............

1,426,339

Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................

-3,026

Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet

165,583

Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................

1,588,896

Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet

8,995

Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .

1,579,901

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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
b
c
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	431,781	0	426,077	5,704
b
c
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	0		5,704
b
c
d
e

2	Capital gain net income or (net capital loss)	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7 If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7	2	5,704
3	Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 8 ...................		3	0

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

Reserved...........................

Reserved,..........................

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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 and enter “N/A" on line 1.
	Date of ruling or determination letter: (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b	Reserved................................	1	228
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
3	Add lines 1 and 2...........................	3	228
4	Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-)	4
5	Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- .....	5	228
6	Credits/Payments:

a	2020 estimated tax payments and 2019 overpayment credited to 2020	6a
b	Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source......	6b
c	Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)...	6c
d	Backup withholding erroneously withheld ...........	6d

7	Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d..............		7
8	Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached.		8
9	Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......		9	228
10	Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...		10
11	Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2021 estimated tax0	Refunded	11

Part VII-A

Statements Regarding Activities

During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did

Yes

it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................

Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions

for the definition.................................

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.

Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................

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

Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed

on foundation managers. bullet

$ 0

Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......

If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.

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....

Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........

If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................

Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........

If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.

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?................

Yes

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..................................

Yes

Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)

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 .

Yes

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 .............................

Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names

and addresses. ...............................

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Part VII-A

Statements Regarding Activities (continued)

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 .............

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.................

Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?

Yes

Website address bullet

qcwa.org

The books are in care of bullet

Kenneth Oelke and Charles Tropp Telephone no. bullet

(403) 226-5840

Located at bullet

1972 Martina StApopkaFL ZIP+4 bullet

327031558

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

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

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? YesNo

(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)

a disqualified person?......................YesNo

(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? YesNo

(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? YesNo

(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)?...............YesNo

(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.).......YesNo

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 ........

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here........ bullet

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?.............

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)):

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?.............YesNo

If "Yes," list the years bullet

20, 20, 20, 20

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.) ..............

If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.

20, 20, 20, 20

Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at

any time during the year?......................YesNo

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.)..................

Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?

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?

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Part VII-B

Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)

During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:

Yes

(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? YesNo

(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry

on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............YesNo

(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? YesNo

(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described

in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions................YesNo

(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or

educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....YesNo

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 ......

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here......... bullet

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?..........YesNo

If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).

Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on

a personal benefit contract?.....................YesNo

Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....

If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.

At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? YesNo

If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....

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? .................YesNo

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
Mark S Wintersole	V-President 5.00	0	0	0
6481 Eastwood Glen Dr Montgomery,AL36117	V-President 5.00	0	0	0
Walter T Loughney Jr	V-Pres 1.00	0	0	0
12967 N Normandy Way W Palm Beach,FL33410	V-Pres 1.00	0	0	0
Jim Perry	Secretary 5.00	0	0	0
1 Dieber Dr Schwenksville,PA19173	Secretary 5.00	0	0	0
Ronald Fish	Secretary 10.00	0	0	0
PO Box 4 Circleville,NY10919	Secretary 10.00	0	0	0
Stephen Duffy	Treasurer 0	0	0	0
11312 Slater St Overland Park,KS66210	Treasurer 0	0	0	0
Charles Tropp	Treasurer 10.00	0	0	0
2380 Mohansic Ave Yorktown Heights,NY10598	Treasurer 10.00	0	0	0
Jeffrey Beals	Director 2.00	0	0	0
PO Box 1584 Loxahatchee,FL33470	Director 2.00	0	0	0
Howard Cunningham	Director 1.00	0	0	0
5537 Ann Peake Rd Fairfax,VA22032	Director 1.00	0	0	0
Ken Simpson	Director 1.00	0	0	0
8400 NW 115th Ave Ocala,FL34482	Director 1.00	0	0	0
Pete Varounis	Director 5.00	0	0	0
PO Box 3026 Easton,PA18043	Director 5.00	0	0	0
Carole Perry	Director 1.00	0	0	0
28 Keune Ct Staten Island,NY10304	Director 1.00	0	0	0
Joe Ayala	Director 0	0	0	0
516 El Dorado Way Casselberry,FL32707	Director 0	0	0	0
David Clark	Director 2.00	0	0	0
4605 Taylor Ridge Circle Kalamazoo,MI49009	Director 2.00	0	0	0

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...................

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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............. bullet

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	We provide a yearly grant to The Foundation for Amateur Radio, Inc., a 501(c)3) public charity which provides the selection and distribution process at no cost. Since 1978 we have paid for 555 individual scholarships totaling $665,350. Last year we paid for 23 scholarships.	46,000
2	We provide grants to other Ham Radio Organizations that are public charities that operate for educational and scientific purposes like Youth DX Adventure a program of the Dayton Amateur Radio Association, AMSAT/ARISS, the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station, and the Radio Club of America's youth programs.	600
3	We provide a membership network including a web site and online monthly journal in both written and audio versions (for the blind) which provides information of interest dealing with all facets of amateur radio and reports of the activity of our 69 local chapters. We had approximately 4200 active members in 2020.	7,200
4	We attend trade shows like the Annual Dayton Ohio Hamvention which had over 35,000 visitors in 2019 as well as and Hamfests (mini conventions, flea markets and tail gate parties) in Florida and other areas both to meet and greet our members as well as to solicit new members into our organization. Covid 19 restrictions limited 2020 attendance.	0

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	None	0
2	None	0
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3		0

Total. Add lines 1 through 3......................... bullet

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Part X

Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)

Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes:

Average monthly fair market value of securities...................

1,270,094

Average of monthly cash balances.......................

107,848

Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................

Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................

1,377,942

Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and

1c (attach detailed explanation) .............

Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................

Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................

1,377,942

Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see

instructions) .............................

20,669

Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4

1,357,273

Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................

67,864

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.)

Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................

67,864

Tax on investment income for 2020 from Part VI, line 5......

228

Income tax for 2020. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...

Add lines 2a and 2b............................

228

Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............

67,636

Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................

Add lines 3 and 4............................

67,636

Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................

Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...

67,636

Part XII

Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)

Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:

Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........

46,600

Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................

Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes...............................

Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:

Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................

Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................

Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4

46,600

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.................

Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............

46,600

Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.

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Part XIII

Undistributed Income (see instructions)

		(a) Corpus	(b) Years prior to 2019	(c) 2019	(d) 2020
1 Distributable amount for 2020 from Part XI, line 7					67,636
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2020:
a Enter amount for 2019 only.......				16,564
b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20			0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2020:
a From 2015......	0
b From 2016......	0
c From 2017......	0
d From 2018......	0
e From 2019......	30,036
fTotal of lines 3a through e........		30,036
4Qualifying distributions for 2020 from Part
XII, line 4: $ 46,600
a Applied to 2019, but not more than line 2a				16,564
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.....					0
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus		0
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2020.		30,036			30,036
(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		0
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract line 4b from line 2b ..........			0
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed income for which a notice of deficiency has been issued, or on which the section 4942(a) tax has been previously assessed......			0
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount —see instructions ...........			0
e Undistributed income for 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 ..........					37,600
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 ......		0
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2016....	0
b Excess from 2017....	0
c Excess from 2018....	0
d Excess from 2019....	0
e Excess from 2020....	0

Form 990-PF (2020)

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Part XIV

Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)

1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2020, enter the date of the ruling....... bullet

b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section4942(j)(3) or4942(j)(5)

2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net income from Part I or the minimum investment return from Part X for each year listed ..........	Tax year	Prior 3 years			(e) Total
	(a) 2020	(b) 2019	(c) 2018	(d) 2017	(e) Total

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).)

None

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.

None

2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:

Check here bullet

if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d. See instructions

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)

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Part XV

Supplementary Information (continued)

3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient	If recipient is an individual, show any relationship to any foundation manager or substantial contributor	Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
Name and address (home or business)		Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
aPaid during the year
Foundation for Amateur Radio Inc PO Box 1013 College Park,MD20741	No Relationship	PC	Fund and administer college scholarships.	46,000
Radio Club of America 13570 Grove Dr Maple Grove,MN55311	No Relationship	PC	Fund Youth Activities Program	100
Electronic Applications Radio Svcs 2744 Pinehurst Dr Bloomington,IN47403	No Relationship	PC	Support summer Youth on the Air Programs	500
Total ................................. 3a				46,600

bApproved for future payment

Total ................................. 3b

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	(e) Related or exempt function income (See instructions.)
a0		0		0	0
b0		0		0	0
c0		0		0	0
d0		0		0	0
e0		0		0	0
f0		0		0	0
		0		0	0
gFees and contracts from government agencies
2 Membership dues and assessments....		0		0	55,298
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........		0		0	20
4 Dividends and interest from securities....		0		0	22,529
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......		0		0	0
bNot debt-financed property.....		0		0	0
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property		0		0	0
7 Other investment income.....		0		0	0
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............		0		0	5,704
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:		0		0	0
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory		0		0	1,669
11 Other revenue: a0		0		0	0
b0		0		0	0
c0		0		0	0
d0		0		0	0
e0		0		0	0
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..		0		0	85,220

13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................

85,220

(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)

Part XVI-B

Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes

Line No.	Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See instructions.)
2	We provide a membership network including a web site and online monthly journal in both written and audio versions (for the blind) which provides information of interest dealing with all facets of amateur radio and reports of the activity of our more than 69 local chapters. Since 1947 more than 38,400 have joined the QCWA, and at present we have approximately 4,000 paid up active members who live throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. New members are continually added to our rolls by solicitations at various ham radio events such as trade show conventions like the Dayton Hamvention held in May of each year attended by more than 30,000 hams from throughout the world. We also advertise in monthly ham Radio Journals and our current active chapters continually recruit new members from their local communities during regular meetings and at Hamfests (flea markets and tail gate parties).
3	We provide college scholarships from our investment funds each year to qualified amateur radio operators. The Foundation for Amateur Radio Inc. (FAR) provides the selection and distribution process for the scholarships at no cost to our organization. The Scholarship program started with a single $500.00 scholarship presented to John, WA2MYU in 1978. Through 2020 we will have awarded 555 scholarships totaling $665,350. As the QCWA is an IRS Section 501(c)(3) charitable entity, all donations made to the QCWA Scholarship Fund are federal income tax deductible and are acknowledged in writing. Contributions to the Fund are frequently made in memory of Silent Keys. (Deceased former Amateur Radio Operators). Our funds consist of securities held by Charles Schwab and managed by Coldstream Wealth Management, Seattle, WA who buys and sells our securities in three separate funds (Scholarship, Membership and Contingency) to meet our asset distribution and investment goals.
4	See response to Line 3
8	See response to Line 3
10	As a service to our members, we provide an online shop for the purchase of lapel pins, membership tags, mugs and the like inscribed by our logo to foster a sense of comradeship and belonging to those of our members that attend local chapter meetings and events.

Form 990-PF (2020)

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Part XVII

Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations

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

Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:

(1) Cash...................................

1a(1)

(2) Other assets.................................

1a(2)

Other transactions:

(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................

1b(1)

(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................

1b(2)

(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................

1b(3)

(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................

1b(4)

(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................

1b(5)

(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................

1b(6)

Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............

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

Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........Yes No

If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization	(b) Type of organization	(c) Description of relationship

Sign Here

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
				May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown below? See instructions. Yes No
	Signature of officer or trustee	Date	Title

Paid Preparer Use Only	Print/Type preparer's name	Preparer's Signature	Date	Check if self- employed	PTIN
	Firm's name				Firm's EIN
	Firm's address				Phone no.

Form 990-PF (2020)

Additional Data

Software ID:	20012075
Software Version:	V1.0
Part VI Line 7 - Tax Paid with the Original Return:	228

Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

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TY 2020 GainLossSaleOtherAssetsSch

Name:

QUARTER CENTURY WIRELESS ASSOCIATION INC

EIN:

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Software ID:

20012075

Software Version:

V1.0

Name	Date Acquired	How Acquired	Date Sold	Gross Sales Price	Basis
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DOUBLELINE TOTAL RETURN (DBLTX)	2017-10	Purchase	2020-07	12,000	12,279
WCM FOCUSED IG (WCMIX)	2019-02	Purchase	2020-07	8,900	6,641
VANGUARD GROWTH ETF (VUG)	2016-05	Purchase	2020-07	26,554	13,496
AQR STYLE PREMIA (QSPIX)	2016-12	Purchase	2020-03	17,111	22,028
DOUBLELINE EMRG MKTS (DBLEX)	2019-02	Purchase	2020-03	20,341	22,315
ISHARES CORE S&P ETF (IVV)	2020-01	Purchase	2020-03	5,745	7,449
ISHARES CURRENCY HEDG (HEFA)	2019-02	Purchase	2020-03	30,618	34,967
NUVEEN HIGH YIELD MUNI (NHMRX)	2016-03	Purchase	2020-03	15,492	16,274
PIMCO INCM INST CL (PIMIX)	2016-05	Purchase	2020-03	24,200	24,731
PIONEER ILS INTERVAL (XILSX)	2019-03	Purchase	2020-03	21,818	22,315
STONE RIDGE ALL ASSET (AVRPX)	2018-02	Purchase	2020-01	530	589
VANGUARD EXTENDED MKT (VXF)	2016-11	Purchase	2020-03	30,604	34,072
VANUARD SMALL CAP ETF (VB)	2018-04	Purchase	2020-01	28,430	24,689
IQ 50 PERCENT HEDGED (HFXI)	2020-03	Purchase	2020-05	31,718	30,196
AQR STYLE PREMIA (QSPIX)	2016-06	Purchase	2020-03	1,181	1,543
BARON EMERGING MARKETS (BEXFX)	2019-02	Purchase	2020-08	2,946	2,500
DOUBLELINE EMRG MKTS (DBLEX)	2017-05	Purchase	2020-03	3,492	4,025
DOUBLELINE TOTAL RETURN (DBLTX)	2016-06	Purchase	2020-08	9,000	9,184
FIDELITY ADVISOR REI (FRIRX)	2016-11	Purchase	2020-12	2,534	2,525
ISHARES CORE S&P 500 (IVV)	2020-02	Purchase	2020-03	7,493	9,113
JPMORGAN CORE PLUS BOND (HLIPX)	2019-02	Purchase	2020-08	14,500	13,404
PIMCO INCM CL A (PONAX)	2016-11	Purchase	2020-03	2,300	2,366
NUVEEN SHORT DUR HIGH (NVHIX)	2017-08	Purchase	2020-03	3,927	4,023
VANGUARD EXTENDED MKT (VXF)	2018-04	Purchase	2020-03	1,866	2,502
AASGARD DIVIDEND GROWTH (AADGX)	2019-02	Purchase	2020-07	10,821	11,315
AMG GW&K SMALL CAP (GWEIX)	2010-11	Purchase	2020-07	8,399	6,435
AQR STYLE PREMIA (QSPIX)	2016-05	Purchase	2020-03	3,393	4,404
DOUBLELINE EMRG MKTS (DLENX)	2016-11	Purchase	2020-03	6,844	7,600
FIDELITY ADVISOR REI (FRIRX)	2016-11	Purchase	2020-11	8,807	9,040
NUVEEN SHORT DUR HIGH (NVHIX)	2016-11	Purchase	2020-03	5,872	6,025
PIMCO INCM INST CL (PIMIX)	2016-08	Purchase	2020-03	5,500	5,682
SCHWAB US LARGE CAP (SCHX)	2019-02	Purchase	2020-07	10,110	8,724
T ROWE PRICE INSTL EMER (IEMFX)	2018-04	Purchase	2020-07	6,227	5,433
VANGUARD SMALL CAP ETF (VB)	2018-04	Purchase	2020-07	2,486	2,444
VANGUARD VALUE ETF (VTV)	2016-05	Purchase	2020-07	6,910	5,770
WCM FOCUSED INTL (WCMIX)	2014-12	Purchase	2020-07	12,900	8,954

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TY 2020 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule

Name:

QUARTER CENTURY WIRELESS ASSOCIATION INC

EIN:

11-1990569

Software ID:

20012075

Software Version:

V1.0

Name of Stock	End of Year Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
Publicly traded securities	1,481,504	1,481,504

- TIN:

TY 2020 OtherAssetsSchedule

Name:

QUARTER CENTURY WIRELESS ASSOCIATION INC

EIN:

11-1990569

Software ID:

20012075

Software Version:

V1.0

Description	Beginning of Year - Book Value	End of Year - Book Value	End of Year - Fair Market Value
Ham radio license call books & CD	6,818	6,671	6,671

- TIN:

TY 2020 OtherDecreasesSchedule

Name:

QUARTER CENTURY WIRELESS ASSOCIATION INC

EIN:

11-1990569

Software ID:

20012075

Software Version:

V1.0

Description	Amount
Cash	325
Savings	7,935
Inventory	588
Reduced value of Ham radio license call books	147

- TIN:

TY 2020 OtherExpensesSchedule

Name:

QUARTER CENTURY WIRELESS ASSOCIATION INC

EIN:

11-1990569

Software ID:

20012075

Software Version:

V1.0

Description	Revenue and Expenses per Books	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
Office Expenses	4,971	0	0	0
Administrative Expense	980	0	0	0
Information Technology	2,436	0	0	0

- TIN:

TY 2020 OtherIncomeSchedule2

Name:

QUARTER CENTURY WIRELESS ASSOCIATION INC

EIN:

11-1990569

Software ID:

20012075

Software Version:

V1.0

Description	Revenue And Expenses Per Books	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income
Membership Dues	55,298	0	0

- TIN:

TY 2020 OtherIncreasesSchedule

Name:

QUARTER CENTURY WIRELESS ASSOCIATION INC

EIN:

11-1990569

Software ID:

20012075

Software Version:

V1.0

Description	Amount
Net unrealized gains on investments	165,583

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TY 2020 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule

Name:

QUARTER CENTURY WIRELESS ASSOCIATION INC

EIN:

11-1990569

Software ID:

20012075

Software Version:

V1.0

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
Journal Editing	7,200	0	0	0
Investment Management Fees	10,700	10,700	0	0

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TY 2020 SalesOfInventoryList

Name:

QUARTER CENTURY WIRELESS ASSOCIATION INC

EIN:

11-1990569

Software ID:

20012075

Software Version:

V1.0

Category	Gross Sales	Cost of Goods Sold	Net (Gross Sales Minus Cost of Goods Sold)
Sale of Membership Supplies	2,675	1,006	0

- TIN:

TY 2020 TaxesSchedule

Name:

QUARTER CENTURY WIRELESS ASSOCIATION INC

EIN:

11-1990569

Software ID:

20012075

Software Version:

V1.0

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
Payroll Taxes	1,278	0	0	0