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
The Callison Foundation
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)969 G Edgewater Blvd PMB 148
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Foster City, CA94404
A Employer identification number

94-6127962
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(650) 340-1800
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$11,668,169J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 22,668 22,668  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 203,088 203,088  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 148,214
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 600,000
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 148,214
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 171,781 171,781  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 545,751 545,751  
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 10,877 5,504   5,373
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 12,319 285   12,034
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 33,153 5,565    
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 1,754 883   871
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 58,103 12,237   18,278
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 645,000 645,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 703,103 12,237   663,278
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -157,352
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 533,514
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............. 9,802 25,159 25,159
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 113,941 62,248 62,248
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 5,709,793 Click to see attachment5,674,451 8,311,533
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 3,234,994 Click to see attachment3,162,601 3,269,229
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) 9,068,530 8,924,459 11,668,169
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........ 4,314,832 4,314,832
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 4,753,698 4,609,627
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 9,068,530 8,924,459
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 9,068,530 8,924,459
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
9,068,530
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-157,352
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
13,281
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
8,924,459
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
 
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
8,924,459
Form 990-PF (2020)
Form 990-PF (2020)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a Various Northern Trust Sales P 2020-01-01 2020-12-31
b Various Northern Trust Sales P 2020-01-01 2020-12-31
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 273,397   260,871 12,526
b 326,603   190,915 135,688
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       12,526
b       135,688
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 148,214
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
SECTION 4940(e) REPEALED ON DECEMBER 20, 2019 - DO NOT COMPLETE
1 Reserved
(a)
Reserved 		(b)
Reserved 		(c)
Reserved 		(d)
Reserved
2
Reserved...........................
2
3
Reserved...........................
3
4
Reserved...........................
4
5
Reserved...........................
5
6
Reserved...........................
6
7
Reserved...........................
7
8
Reserved,..........................
8
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b Reserved................................ 1 7,416
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 7,416
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 7,416
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2020 estimated tax payments and 2019 overpayment credited to 2020 6a 27,483
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 27,483
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 20,067
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2021 estimated taxBullet20,067 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)
    bulletCA
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2020 or the taxable year beginning in 2020? See the instructions for Part XIV.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV .............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletMorton A Pactor Telephone no.bullet (650) 340-1800

    Located atbullet100 Pine Street Suite 2125San FranciscoCA ZIP+4bullet94111
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2020, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16   No
    See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
    country bullet
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
    1b
     
    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
    Morton A Pactor President
    1.00     		0    
    100 Pine Street Suite 2125
    San Francisco,CA94111
    Audrey Scott Secretary
    1.00     		0    
    Two Embarcadero Center 322
    San Francisco,CA94111
    Peter O'Hara CFO
    1.00     		0    
    244 California Street 310
    San Francisco,CA94111
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet  
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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
    10,778,532
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    17,481
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    10,796,013
    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
    10,796,013
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    161,940
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    10,634,073
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    531,704
    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
    531,704
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2020 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    7,416
    b
    Income tax for 2020. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    7,416
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    524,288
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    524,288
    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
    524,288
    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
    663,278
    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
    663,278
    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
    663,278
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2020)
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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 7 524,288
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2020:
    a Enter amount for 2019 only....... 208,316
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2020:
    a From 2015......  
    b From 2016......  
    c From 2017......  
    d From 2018......  
    e From 2019......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........  
    4Qualifying distributions for 2020 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 663,278
    a Applied to 2019, but not more than line 2a 208,316
    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..... 454,962
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
    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  
    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 ..........     		69,326
    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) ...     		 
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2021.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		 
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2016....  
    b Excess from 2017....  
    c Excess from 2018....  
    d Excess from 2019....  
    e Excess from 2020....  
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2020, enter the date of the ruling....... bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2020 (b) 2019 (c) 2018 (d) 2017
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    The Callison Foundation
    PMB 148 969 G Edgewater Blvd
    Foster City,CA94404
    (650) 340-1800
    jerry@callison.org
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    Applications should be submitted in writing, provide specific purpose for request, included evidence of exempt qualifications, and describe the history of the nonprofit organization.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    Submissions are accepted all year-round
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Funding of grants is limited to organizations described in IRC Section 170 (c)(2)(b)
    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
    East Palo Alto Kids Foundation
    PO Box 50542
    Palo Alto,CA94303     		Nonprofit Org PC Education Services: Support Public Education 25,000
    Project Avary
    385 Bel Marin Keys Suite G
    Novato,CA94949     		Nonprofit Org PC Youth Human Services: Promoting brighter futures for Bay Area children with a parent in prison 10,000
    Center for Early Intervention Deafn
    1035 Grayson Street
    Berkeley,CA94710     		Nonprofit Org PC Youth Human Services: Early intervention education for infants and children up to age 5 with hearing loss and/or severe speech and language delay 25,000
    Second Opinion
    1200 Gough Street 500
    San Francisco,CA94109     		Nonprofit Org PC Adult Human Services: multidisciplinary second opinions and related services to adults in California diagnosed with cancer 25,000
    Community Resources For Science
    1611 San Pablo Avenue 10B
    Berkeley,CA94702     		Nonprofit Org PC Education Services: connect and engage educators, students, and scientists in a vibrant and innovative web of science learning resources, transforming science education 20,000
    SMART
    1663 Mission Street Suite 400
    San Francisco,CA94103     		Nonprofit Org PC Education Services: dedicated to ensuring that middle school students have access to high quality education 25,000
    At The Crossroads
    333 Valencia Street 320
    San Francisco,CA94103     		Nonprofit Org PC Programs for homeless youth and young adults 25,000
    Stern Grove Festival Association
    832 Folsom Street 100
    San Francisco,CA94107     		Nonprofit Org PC Adult Human Services: Free music concerts in San Francisco at Stern Grove 5,000
    Saint Ignatius College Preparatory
    2001 37th Avenue
    San Francisco,CA94116     		SCHOOL PC Education Services: help students grow into men and women committed to faith & justice, leadership & service, academic excellence & compassion 5,000
    St Leo the Great Catholic Church
    176 Ridgeway Avenue
    Oakland,CA94611     		Nonprofit Org PC Adult Human Services: Funding for program activities 5,000
    Mills Peninsula Hospital Foundation
    1766 El Camino Real 300
    Burlingame,CA94010     		Nonprofit Org PC Adult Human Services: local healthcare philanthropy and programs 2,500
    Little Brothers-Friends of the Elde
    909 Hyde St 628
    San Francisco,CA94109     		Nonprofit Org PC national network of non-profit volunteer-based organizations committed to relieving isolation and loneliness among the elderly 27,500
    Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation
    2501 W Burbank Blvd 201
    Brubank,CA91505     		Nonprofit Org PC Program support to help significantly reduce the number of burn injuries through prevention education and to enhance the quality of life for those affected by burn injuries in California 25,000
    Global Center for Success
    1055 Azuar Dr
    Vallejo,CA94592     		Nonprofit Org PC Human Services - to assist homeless, near homeless, and under-served individuals in the greater Vallejo area. 25,000
    Mujeres Unidas y Activas
    3543 18th St 23
    San Francisco,CA94110     		Nonprofit Org PC Provide services and support for Latina immigrant women. 25,000
    Friends in Sonoma Helping
    PO Box 507
    Sonoma,CA95476     		Nonprofit Org PC Human Services - to provide temporary or supplemental help to residents in need of assistance with food, clothing, rent or transportation. 22,500
    Greene Scholars Program
    PO Box 6393
    Santa Clara,CA95056     		Nonprofit Org PC Education Services: Support Public Education 25,000
    Next Generation Scholars
    1018 E Street
    San Rafael,CA94901     		Nonprofit Org PC Education Services: Support Public Education 25,000
    Science from Scientists
    533 Airport Blvd 135
    Burlingame,CA94010     		Nonprofit Org PC Education Services: Support Public Education 20,000
    Court Appointed Special Advocates o
    2151 Salvio St 295
    Concord,CA94520     		Nonprofit Org PC Youth Human Services: Discretionary grant for program activities 25,000
    Justice at Last
    PO Box 566
    San Carlos,CA94070     		Nonprofit Org PC Youth Human Services: Discretionary grant for program activities 25,000
    Ombusdman Services of Contra Costa
    2255 Contra Costa Blvd
    Pleasant Hill,CA94523     		Nonprofit Org PC Human Services, Adults: serving the aging and long-term care residents of Contra Costa and Solano Counties. 10,000
    Partners Advocates for Remarkable
    800 Airport Blvd 320
    Burlingame,CA94010     		Nonprofit Org PC Provide quality care and services to people with developmental disabilities througout the San Francisco Bay Area. 500
    Brothers on the Rise
    2700 International Blvd 30
    Oakland,CA94601     		Nonprofit Org PC Human Services: responsibly empower male youth to achieve individual success, develop healthy relationships and contribute to a more just and equitable society. 15,000
    Teen Success Inc
    508 Valley Way
    Milpitas,CA95035     		Nonprofit Org PC Human Services: empower young mothers to graduate high school and break out of the cycle of poverty for themselves and their children. 25,000
    Coastside Hope
    PO Box 1089
    El Granada,CA94018     		Nonprofit Org PC Human Services: offer basic life necessities with dignity and hope to mid-coast residents. 25,000
    Hope's Corner Inc
    748 Mercy St
    Mountain View,CA94041     		Nonprofit Org PC Human Services: provide healthy meals, hot showers, linkages to resources, and advocacy for people in need in our community in a dignified and welcoming environment. 20,000
    Mission Hospice Homecare
    1670 South Amphlett Blvd 300
    San Mateo,CA94402     		Nonprofit Org PC Human Services: serving patients and families in the San Mateo and Santa Clara County area with quality, compassionate end-of-life care and education. 2,000
    Alameda County Care Alliance
    8501 International Blvd
    Oakland,CA94621     		Nonprofit Org PC Human Services: faith-based, person-centered, lay care navigation intervention serving predominantly African American adults with advanced illness and their caregivers, bridging the gap between health delivery systems, community organizations and faith-based communities 25,000
    Children Rising
    2633 Telegraph ave 412
    Oakland,CA94612     		Nonprofit Org PC Education Services: Nurture and equip vulnerable children to rise above the challenges of poverty, violence, and educational inequity. 25,000
    Community Action of Napa Valley
    2521 Old Sonoma Rd
    Napa,CA94558     		Nonprofit Org PC Human Services: To increase the self-determination and self-sufficiency to those in need. 12,500
    GRIP Trianing Institute
    45 Oakl Grove Avenue
    Woodacre,CA94973     		Nonprofit Org PC Human Services: Prisoner rehabilitation services. 25,000
    Molly's Angels
    433 Soscol Ave Ste A100
    Napa,CA94559     		Nonprofit Org PC Human Services: Support services and assistance to promote and improve quality of life for seniors in Napa County. 25,000
    Monument Crisis Center
    1990 Market St
    Concord,CA94520     		Nonprofit Org PC Human Services: Provide food, education, assistance and referrals in crisis situations and provide community awareness of needs and available resources. 17,500
    Total .................................bullet 3a 645,000
    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 22,668  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 203,088  
    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.....     14 171,781  
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............     		    18 148,214  
    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)..   545,751  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    545,751
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below?
    See instructions.
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
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    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:
    The Callison Foundation
    EIN:
    94-6127962
    Software ID:
    20011551
    Software Version:
    2020v4.0
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Accounting 10,746 5,373 0 5,373
    Northern Trust 131 131 0 0

    TY 2020 GeneralExplanationAttachment
    Name:
    The Callison Foundation
    EIN:
    94-6127962
    Software ID:
    20011551
    Software Version:
    2020v4.0
    Identifier Return Reference Explanation
      General Explanation Supplemental Information for Form 990-PF Jim Hingjim@hingaccountancy.comMort Pactormpactor@mvmgmt.comMort Pactormpactor@mvmgmt.comMon, Nov 25, 2019, 10:25 AMto meHi Doug,Thanks. Through October 31, the average monthly value of the Foundation is $10,645,000 rather than $10,287,000. What does that do to the 1% and 2% payout numbers? Best,MortMorton A. PactorPLEASE NOTE NEW STREET ADDRESS BELOWMonte Vista Management Company100 Pine Street, Suite 2125San Francisco, CA 94111Tel No. (415) 820-4949

    TY 2020 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    The Callison Foundation
    EIN:
    94-6127962
    Software ID:
    20011551
    Software Version:
    2020v4.0
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    Corporate Bonds 3,162,601 3,269,229

    TY 2020 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    The Callison Foundation
    EIN:
    94-6127962
    Software ID:
    20011551
    Software Version:
    2020v4.0
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    Corporate Stocks 5,674,451 8,311,533

    TY 2020 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    The Callison Foundation
    EIN:
    94-6127962
    Software ID:
    20011551
    Software Version:
    2020v4.0
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Bank fees 60 60    
    Insurance 946 473   473
    Office and administrative 398     398
    Other Northern Trust expenses 350 350    


    TY 2020 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    The Callison Foundation
    EIN:
    94-6127962
    Software ID:
    20011551
    Software Version:
    2020v4.0
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    Other Investment Income 171,781 171,781  


    TY 2020 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    The Callison Foundation
    EIN:
    94-6127962
    Software ID:
    20011551
    Software Version:
    2020v4.0
    Description Amount
    Northern Trust adjustments to cost basis related to sales 13,281


    TY 2020 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    The Callison Foundation
    EIN:
    94-6127962
    Software ID:
    20011551
    Software Version:
    2020v4.0
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Northern Trust Agency Fees 285 285 0 0
    Outside Services 12,034 0 0 12,034


    TY 2020 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    The Callison Foundation
    EIN:
    94-6127962
    Software ID:
    20011551
    Software Version:
    2020v4.0
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Estimates 27,483      
    Other Taxes 105      
    Taxes paid per Northern Trust K-1 p. 2 5,565 5,565