Form990-PF
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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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
ARCHES FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)1150 RIVER DRIVE
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
ASPEN, CO81611
A Employer identification number

46-0468960
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(970) 925-9048
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$6,031,684J 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) 149,418
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 23 23  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 67,949 67,949  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 711,147
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 2,136,192
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 711,147
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 428    
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 928,965 779,119  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 2,908 2,908    
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 16,313 16,313    
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 list of attachments 39,776 39,776    
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 58,997 58,997   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 310,300 310,300
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 369,297 58,997   310,300
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 559,668
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 720,122
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............. 124,893 465,018 465,017
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........      
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)   Click to see attachment637,000 637,000
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 2,533,008 Click to see attachment1,784,571 4,409,754
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 314,880 Click to see attachment529,199 519,913
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) 2,972,781 3,415,788 6,031,684
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
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........    
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 2,972,781 3,415,788
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 2,972,781 3,415,788
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 2,972,781 3,415,788
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
2,972,781
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
559,668
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
639
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
3,533,088
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
117,300
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
3,415,788
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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 CHARLES SCHWAB ST - SEE ATTACHED P    
b CHARLES SCHWAB LT - SEE ATTACHED P    
c SCHWAB LT CAPITAL GAIN DIST P    
d PERSHING ST - SEE ATTACHED P    
e PERSHING LT NONCOVERED - SEE ATTACHED P    
PERSHING LT COVERED - SEE ATTAHCED P    
OTHER GAIN / LOSS P    
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 55,380   58,719 -3,339
b 1,082,424   703,229 379,195
c 1,266     1,266
d 81,063   99,353 -18,290
e 686,355   199,370 486,985
229,461   364,374 -134,913
243     243
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       -3,339
b       379,195
c       1,266
d       -18,290
e       486,985
      -134,913
      243
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 2 711,147
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,..........................
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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 10,010
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 10,010
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 10,010
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2020 estimated tax payments and 2019 overpayment credited to 2020 6a 7,600
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 7,600
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 8
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 2,418
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$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
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)
    bulletCO
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2020 or the taxable year beginning in 2020? See the instructions for Part XIV.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV .............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. Click to see attachment...............................
    10
    Yes
     
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
    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 ofbulletTHE ARCHES FOUNDATOIN Telephone no.bullet (970) 925-9048

    Located atbullet1150 RIVER DRIVEASPENCO ZIP+4bullet81611
    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
     
    No
    ........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
    SARA RANSFORD President
    2.00     		0    
    1150 RIVER DRIVE
    ASPEN,CO81611
    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  
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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  
    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.........................bullet  
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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
    4,938,040
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    674,583
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    5,612,623
    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
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    5,612,623
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    84,189
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    5,528,434
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    276,422
    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
    276,422
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2020 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    10,010
    b
    Income tax for 2020. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    10,010
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    266,412
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    266,412
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    266,412
    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
    310,300
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
     
    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
    310,300
    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
     
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    310,300
    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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    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 7 266,412
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2020:
    a Enter amount for 2019 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2020:
    a From 2015...... 11,744
    b From 2016...... 20,638
    c From 2017...... 16,695
    d From 2018...... 16,478
    e From 2019...... 21,246
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 86,801
    4Qualifying distributions for 2020 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 310,300
    a Applied to 2019, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		0
    d Applied to 2020 distributable amount..... 266,412
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 43,888
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2020.    
    (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 5 130,689
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		 
    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......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    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) .......     		 
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2015 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		11,744
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2021.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		118,945
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2016.... 20,638
    b Excess from 2017.... 16,695
    c Excess from 2018.... 16,478
    d Excess from 2019.... 21,246
    e Excess from 2020.... 43,888
    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).)
    SARA RANSFORD
    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
    ACCESS FUND THE
    PO BOX 17010
    BOULDER,CO80308     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 1,000
    ALLIANCE OF ARTISTS COMMUNITIES
    144 WESTMINSTER STREET
    PROVIDENCE,RI02903     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 500
    AMERICAN SAFE CLIMBING ASSOCIATION
    PO BOX 3691
    BOULDER,CO80307     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 1,000
    AMERICAN RIVERS
    1101 14TH STREET NW SUITE 1400
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 1,000
    AMERICAN WHITEWATER
    PO BOX 1540
    CULLOWHEE,NC28723     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 500
    ANDERSON RANCH ARTS CENTER
    PO BOX 5598
    SNOWMASS VILLAGE,CO81615     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 12,450
    ART BASE THE
    99 MIDLAND AVENUE
    BASALT,CO81621     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 55,000
    ART CENTER THE
    1803 NORTH 7TH STREET
    GRAND JUNCTION,CO81501     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 2,500
    ARVADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS AND HUM
    6901 WADSWORTH BLVD
    ARVADA,CO80003     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 500
    ASPEN ART MUSEUM
    637 EAST HYMAN AVENUE
    ASPEN,CO81611     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 500
    ASPEN CENTER FOR ENIRONMENTAL STUDI
    100 PUPPY SMITH
    ASPEN,CO81611     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 750
    ASPEN CHAPEL
    77 MEADOWOOD DRIVE
    ASPEN,CO81611     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 500
    ASPEN COMMUNITY THEATRE
    PO BOX 743
    ASPEN,CO81611     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 500
    ASPEN EDUCATION FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 2200
    ASPEN,CO81612     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 500
    ASPEN FILM
    100 EAST HALLAM STREET 103
    ASPEN,CO81611     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 500
    ASPEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
    620 WEST BLEEKER ST
    ASPEN,CO81611     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 500
    ASPEN HOPE CENTER
    PO BOX 1115
    ASPEN,CO81611     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 1,000
    ASPEN INSTITUTE THE
    1000 NORTH THIRD STREET
    ASPEN,CO81611     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 500
    ASPEN JOURNALISM
    1280 UTE AVE SUITE 4
    ASPEN,CO81611     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 1,000
    ASPEN PUBLIC RADIO KAJX
    110 EAST HALLAM SUITE 134
    ASPEN,CO81611     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 1,000
    ASPEN ROTARY CLUB FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 1527
    ASPEN,CO81611     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 500
    ASPEN SANTA FE BALLET
    0245 SAGE WAY
    ASPEN,CO81611     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 500
    ASPEN SCIENCE CENTER
    PO BOX 4669
    ASPEN,CO81611     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 250
    ASPEN SISTER CITIES
    PO BOX 10782
    ASPEN,CO81611     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 250
    ASPEN STRONG
    135 W MAIN STREET SUITE 1
    ASPEN,CO81611     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 750
    ASPEN VALLEY LAND TRUST
    320 MAIN STREET SUITE 204
    ASPEN,CO81611     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 500
    ASPEN VALLEY SKI AND SNOWBOARD CLUB
    300 AVSC DRIVE
    ASPEN,CO81611     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 500
    ASPEN YOUTH CENTER
    PO BOX 8266
    ASPEN,CO81611     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 500
    BAGUETTE FUND- ASPEN COMMUNITY FOUN
    455 GOLD RIVERS COURT SUITE 515
    BASALT,CO81621     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 1,000
    BRAC
    110 WILLIAM STREET 18TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10038     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 3,000
    BRING ME A BOOK FOUNDATION
    330 TWIN DOLPHIN DRIVE SUITE 101
    REDWOOD CITY,CA94065     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 500
    THE BUDDY PROGRAM
    110 EAST HALLAM STREET SUITE 125
    ASPEN,CO81611     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 750
    CARBONDALE ARTS
    PO BOX 175
    CARBONDALE,CO81623     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 3,500
    CARBONDALE CLAY CENTER
    135 MAIN STREET
    CARBONDALE,CO81623     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 5,000
    CARBONDALE COMMUNITY ACCESS RADIO K
    PO BOX 1388
    CARBONDALE,CO81623     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 1,000
    CARTER CENTER THE
    435 FREEDOM PARKWAY
    ATLANTA,GA30307     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 4,000
    CHALLENGE ASPEN
    PO BOX 6639
    ASPEN,CO81611     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 500
    CMC FOUNDATION
    802 GRAND AVENUE
    GLENWOOD SPRINGS,CO81601     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 1,000
    COLORADO OPEN LANDS
    1546 COLE BLVD SUITE 200
    LAKEWOOD,CO80401     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 1,000
    COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO
    7409 SOUTH ALTON COURT
    CENTENNIAL,CO80112     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 2,000
    COLORADO WEST LAND TRUST MESA LAND
    1006 MAIN STREET
    GRAND JUNCTION,CO81501     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 1,500
    COMMON CAUSE EDUCATION FUND
    805 15TH STREET NW SUITE 800
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 1,000
    COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL LEGAL DEFEN
    PO BOX 360
    MERCERSBURG,PA17236     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 2,000
    COMPASS FOR LIFELONG DISCOVERY
    PO BOX 336
    WOODY CREEK,CO81656     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 250
    CURUAMILLA ART CENTER
    PO BOX 2611
    RALEIGH,NC27601     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 1,000
    DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS USA
    40 RECTOR STREET 16TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10006     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 9,000
    ENGLISH IN ACTION
    PO BOX 4856
    BASALT,CO81621     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 500
    EOD WARRIOR FOUNDATION
    701 JOHN SIMS PKWY E SUITE 305
    NICEVILLE,FL32578     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 1,000
    5POINT FILM FESTIVAL
    PO BOX 355
    CARBONDALE,CO81623     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 1,100
    FOCUS KIDS
    140 RIVER OAKS LANE
    BASALT,CO81611     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 250
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    50 MUIR ROAD
    ROGERS,KY41365     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 250
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    102 S SANSOME
    PHILIPSBURG,MT59858     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 500
    FRIENDSHIP BRIDGE
    405 URABN STREET SUITE 140
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    800 MARKET STREET SEVENTH FLOOR
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94102     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 1,500
    GLOBAL GREENGRANTS FUND
    2840 WILDERNESS PLACE SUITE A
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    HARVARD COLLEGE
    124 MOUNT AUBRUN STREET
    CAMBRIDGE,MA02138     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 1,000
    HEIFER INTERANTIONAL
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    119 GRAND AVE PO BOX 1090
    PAONIA,CO81428     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 1,000
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    936 W FRANCIS STREET
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    1901 GRAND VALLEY SUITE 206
    GLENWOOD SPRINGS,CO81601     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 500
    HUMAN NEEDS PROJECT
    36 PROFESSIONAL CENTRE PKWY
    SAN RAFAEL,CA94903     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 1,000
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    PO BOX 3598
    BASALT,CO81621     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 250
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    BOULDER,CO80306     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 2,000
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    875 HOWARD STREET SUITE 340
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    740 15TH STREET NW SUITE 700
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 3,000
    LIFT-UP
    800 RAILROAD AVENUE
    RIFLE,CO81650     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 2,000
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    PO BOX 52155
    WASHINGTON,DC20091     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 2,500
    MIND SPRINGS HEALTH
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    GLENWOOD SPRINGS,CO81602     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 2,000
    MOUNTAIN RESCUE ASPEN
    37925 HIGHWAY 82
    ASPEN,CO81611     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 500
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    3601 EISENHOWER AVENUE SUITE 425
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    143 LEXINGTON PKWY N
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    NATIVE AMERICAN RIGHTS FUND
    1506 BROADWAY
    BOULDER,CO80302     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 1,000
    NATURAL RESOURCE DEFENSE COUNCIL
    40 WEST 20TH STREET 11TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10004     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 3,000
    NPR FOUNDATION
    1111 NORTH CAPITOL ST NE
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    OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
    15 S PIONEER STREET PO BOX 158
    ASHLAND,OR97250     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 250
    PUBLIC COUNSEL OF THE ROCKIES
    1280 UTE AVE SUITE 10
    ASPEN,CO81611     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 500
    RIOS TO RIVERS
    266 WILDWOOD LANE
    ASPEN,CO81611     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 500
    RIVER BRIDGE REGIONAL CENTER
    250 21ST STREET
    GLENWOOD SPRINGS,CO81601     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 500
    RIVERSEDGE WEST
    PO BOX 1907
    GRAND JUNCTION,CO81502     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 500
    ROARING FORK CONSERVANCY
    PO BOX 3349
    BASALT,CO81611     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 500
    ROARING FORK OUTDOOR VOLUNTEERS
    PO BOX 1341
    BASALT,CO81621     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 500
    ROCKY MOUNTAIN INSTITUTE
    22830 TWO RIVERS ROAD
    BASALT,CO81621     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 7,000
    ROOM TO READ
    465 CALIFORNIA STREET SUITE 1000
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 500
    SAHAR EDUCATION FOR AFGHAN GIRLS
    PO BOX 17672
    SEATTLE,WA98127     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 1,000
    SAVE THE CHILDERN
    501 KINGS HIGHWAY EAST SUITE 400
    FARFIELD,CT06825     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 1,500
    SOUTHERN UTAH WILDERNESS SOCIETY
    425 E 100 SOUTH
    SALT LAKE CITY,UT84111     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 3,000
    TENTH MOUNTAIN DIVISION HUT ASSOCIA
    1280 UTE AVE SUITE 21
    ASPEN,CO81611     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 500
    THEATRE ASPEN
    110 EAST HALLAM STREET SUITE 126
    ASPEN,CO81611     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 500
    THIRD STREET CENTER
    520 SOUTH THIRD STREET
    CARBONDALE,CO81621     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 1,000
    UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTISTS INC
    2 BRATTLE SQUARE
    CAMBRIDGE,MA02238     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 13,000
    WESTERN COLORADO CONGRESS
    134 N 6TH STREET PO BOX 1931
    GRAND JUNCTION,CO81502     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 2,500
    WESTERN RESOURCE ADVOCATES
    BASELINE ROAD SUITE 200
    BOULDER,CO80302     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 8,000
    WILDERNESS SOCIETY THE
    1615 M STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 500
    WILDERNESS WORKSHOP
    520S 3RD STREET
    CARBONDALE,CO81623     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 1,000
    AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION FOUN
    125 BROAD ST
    NEW YORK,NY10004     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHT 10,000
    CENTER FOR INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING
    1400 65TH ST SUITE 200
    EMERYVILLE,CA94608     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHT 10,000
    CENTER FOR PUBLIC INTEGRITY
    910 17TH ST NW STE 700
    WASHINGTON,DC20006     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHT 10,000
    LAWYERS COMMTTE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS
    1500 K ST NW SUITE 900
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGH 10,000
    PRO PUBLICA
    155 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS 13TH FL
    NEW YORK,NY10013     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGH 5,000
    WGBH EDUCATIONAL FD
    1 GUEST ST
    BOSTON,MA02135     		  PC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGH 5,000
    ART FOR JUSTICE
    6 WEST 48TH STREET 10TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10036     		  PC TO HELP END MASS INCARCERATION AND RACIAL BIAS THROUGH ART AND ADVOCACY 15,000
    BROWNSVILLE HAYWOOD COUNTY HUMANE S
    217 S RUSSELL AVENUE
    BROWNSVILLE,TN38012     		  PC TO PROVIDE CARE FOR LOST AND ABANDONED ANIMALS 500
    FRRC EDUCATION FUND TIDES FOUNDATIO
    PO BOX 399389
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94139     		    TO DEFEND VOTING RIGHTS AND CLOSE THE VOTER TURNOUT GAP 1,000
    MOVEMENT VOTER FUND TIDES FOUNDATIO
    PO BOX 399389
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94139     		    TO DEFEND VOTING RIGHTS AND CLOSE THE VOTER TURNOUT GAP 10,000
    ON THE MEDIA NEW YORK PUBLIC RADIO
    160 VARICK STREET 9TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10013     		    TO SUPPORT NEW YORK PUBLIC RADIO 7,000
    PENLAND SCHOOL OF CRAFT
    PO BOX 37
    PENLAND,NC28765     		    TO SUPPORT CRAFT EDUCATION AND HELP PEOPLE LIVE CREATIVE LIVES 500
    ROSENFIELD ART FOUNDATION OF TEXAS
    14909 BELLBROOK DRIVE
    DALLAS,TX75254     		    TO SUPPORT THE ARTS 500
    TEXAS CIVIL RIGHTS PROJECT
    1405 MONTOPOLIS
    AUSTIN,TX78741     		    TO SUPPORT CRIMINAL JUSTICE, RACIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE, AND VOTING RIGHTS FOR ALL 5,000
    WAY TO RISE AMALGAMATER CHARITABLE
    340 S LEMON AVE 1940
    WALNUT,CA91789     		    TO PROTECT, PROMOTE, AND RESHAPE DEMOCRACY 15,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 310,300
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    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 ...........     		    14 23  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 67,949  
    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.....     14 428  
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............     		    14 729,194 -18,047
    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)..   797,594 -18,047
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    779,547
    (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.)
    3 INTEREST EXCLUDED FROM INCOME UNDER SECTION 103
    4 DIVIDENDS EXCLUDED FROM INCOME UNDER SECTION 103
    8 GAINS EXCLUDED FROM INCOME UNDER SECTION 103
    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: 20011551
    Software Version: 2020v4.0


    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description

    TY 2020 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    ARCHES FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    46-0468960
    Software ID:
    20011551
    Software Version:
    2020v4.0
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
      2,908 2,908 0 0

    TY 2020 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    ARCHES FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    46-0468960
    Software ID:
    20011551
    Software Version:
    2020v4.0
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    CHARLES SCHWAB FIXED INCOME 529,199 519,913

    TY 2020 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    ARCHES FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    46-0468960
    Software ID:
    20011551
    Software Version:
    2020v4.0
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    PERSHING PORTFOLIO 890,278 2,811,737
    CHARLES SCHWAB 894,293 1,598,017

    TY 2020 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    ARCHES FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    46-0468960
    Software ID:
    20011551
    Software Version:
    2020v4.0
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    637,000
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    637,000
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


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


     


    TY 2020 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    ARCHES FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    46-0468960
    Software ID:
    20011551
    Software Version:
    2020v4.0
    Description Amount
    FMV GREATER THAN COST BASIS OF SECURITIES CONTRIBUTED 117,300


    TY 2020 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    ARCHES FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    46-0468960
    Software ID:
    20011551
    Software Version:
    2020v4.0
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ADR 11 11    
    BANK CHARGES 95 95    
    CUSTODY 657 657    
    FOREIGN FEES 69 69    
    INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 38,934 38,934    
    LICENSES 10 10    


    TY 2020 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    ARCHES FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    46-0468960
    Software ID:
    20011551
    Software Version:
    2020v4.0
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    Other Investment Income 428    


    TY 2020 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    ARCHES FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    46-0468960
    Software ID:
    20011551
    Software Version:
    2020v4.0
    Description Amount
    RETURN OF CAPITAL 636
    ROUNDING 3


    TY 2020 SubstantialContributorsSch
    Name:
    ARCHES FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    46-0468960
    Software ID:
    20011551
    Software Version:
    2020v4.0
    Name Address
    SARA RANSFORD 1150 RIVER DRIVE
    ASPEN,CO81611


    TY 2020 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    ARCHES FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    46-0468960
    Software ID:
    20011551
    Software Version:
    2020v4.0
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FEDERAL TAXES 11,633 11,633    
    FOREIGN TAXES PERSHING 4,520 4,520    
    FOREIGN TAXES SCHWAB 160 160