TY 2020 Form 990PF

- TIN:

Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation

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

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

OMB No. 1545-0052

2020

Open to Public Inspection

For calendar year 2020, or tax year beginning 01-01-2020 , and ending 12-31-2020

Name of foundation
RALPH S ROBINSON FAMILY FOUNDATION

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)1351 ROBINWOOD ROAD APT A320
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
GASTONIA, NC28054

A Employer identification number

56-6049912

B Telephone number (see instructions)

(704) 864-8309

C If exemption application is pending, check here bullet

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

$4,210,733J Accounting method: Cash Accrual
Other (specify)modified cash
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)

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


1	Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)
2	Check .............
3	Interest on savings and temporary cash investments
4	Dividends and interest from securities...	61,344		61,344
5a	Gross rents............
b	Net rental income or (loss)
6a	Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10		186,552
b	Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 1,381,040
7	Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...			186,552
8	Net short-term capital gain.........
9	Income modifications...........
10a	Gross sales less returns and allowances
b	Less: Cost of goods sold....
c	Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....
11	Other income (attach schedule).......
12	Total. Add lines 1 through 11........	247,896		247,896
13	Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.	6,000		0	6,000
14	Other employee salaries and wages......
15	Pension plans, employee benefits.......	533		0	533
16a	Legal fees (attach schedule).........
b	Accounting fees (attach schedule).......		10,450	0	10,450
c	Other professional fees (attach schedule)....		39,390	39,390	0
17	Interest...............
18	Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...		1,131	1,131	0
19	Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...
20	Occupancy..............
21	Travel, conferences, and meetings.......
22	Printing and publications..........
23	Other expenses (attach schedule).......
24	Total operating and administrative expenses.
	Add lines 13 through 23..........	57,504		40,521	16,983
25	Contributions, gifts, grants paid.......	151,650			151,650
26	Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25	209,154		40,521	168,633
27	Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a	Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements	38,742
b	Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-)			207,375
c	Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.

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

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Part II		Balance Sheets	Beginning of year	End of year
Part II		Balance Sheets	(a) Book Value	(b) Book Value	(c) Fair Market Value
	1	Cash—non-interest-bearing.............	55,418	42,918	42,918
	2	Savings and temporary cash investments.........	87,446	92,567	92,567
	3	Accounts receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	4	Pledges receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	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)
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	8	Inventories for sale or use..............
	9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........
	10a	Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)	378,371	349,378	360,486
	b	Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......	2,044,128	2,049,165	3,346,325
	c	Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......	237,620	290,915	310,745
	11	Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	12	Investments—mortgage loans.............
	13	Investments—other (attach schedule)..........	35,173	51,955	57,692
	14	Land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	15	Other assets (describe )
	16	Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
		instructions. Also, see page 1, item I)	2,838,156	2,876,898	4,210,733
	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 )
	23	Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........	0	0
		Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here
		and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
	24	Net assets without donor restrictions...........	2,838,156	2,876,898
	25	Net assets with donor restrictions............
		Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here
		and complete lines 26 through 30.
	26	Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........
	27	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund
	28	Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds
	29	Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions).....	2,838,156	2,876,898
	30	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).	2,838,156	2,876,898

Part III

Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances

Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............

2,838,156

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

38,742

Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet

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

2,876,898

Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet

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

2,876,898

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Part IV

Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income

(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate, 2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		(b) How acquired P—Purchase D—Donation	(c) Date acquired (mo., day, yr.)	(d) Date sold (mo., day, yr.)
1 a	PUBLICLY-TRADED SECURITIES
b
c
d
e

(e) Gross sales price		(g) Cost or other basis plus expense of sale	(h) Gain or (loss) (e) plus (f) minus (g)
a	1,381,040	1,194,488	186,552
b
c
d
e

Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69			(l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus col. (k), but not less than -0-) or Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69	(j) Adjusted basis as of 12/31/69	(k) Excess of col. (i) over col. (j), if any
a			186,552
b
c
d
e

2	Capital gain net income or (net capital loss)	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7 If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7	2	186,552
3	Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 8 ...................		3

Part V

Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income

SECTION 4940(e) REPEALED ON DECEMBER 20, 2019 - DO NOT COMPLETE

1 Reserved

(a) Reserved	(b) Reserved	(c) Reserved	(d) Reserved

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

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

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Part VI

Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)

1a	Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here and enter “N/A" on line 1.
	Date of ruling or determination letter: (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b	Reserved................................	1	2,883
c	All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2	Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-)	2	0
3	Add lines 1 and 2...........................	3	2,883
4	Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-)	4	0
5	Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- .....	5	2,883
6	Credits/Payments:

a	2020 estimated tax payments and 2019 overpayment credited to 2020	6a	1,169
b	Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source......	6b	0
c	Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)...	6c	1,600
d	Backup withholding erroneously withheld ...........	6d	0

7	Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d..............		7	2,769
8	Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached.		8	0
9	Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......		9	114
10	Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...		10
11	Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2021 estimated tax	Refunded	11

Part VII-A

Statements Regarding Activities

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

Yes

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

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

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

If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials

published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.

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

Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:

(1) On the foundation. bullet

$ 0(2) On foundation managers. bullet

$ 0

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

on foundation managers. bullet

$ 0

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

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

Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles

of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....

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

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

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

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

Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:

By language in the governing instrument, or

By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions

that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................

Yes

Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),

and Part XV..................................

Yes

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

If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney

General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .

Yes

Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)

or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2020 or the taxable year beginning in 2020? See the instructions for Part XIV.

If "Yes," complete Part XIV .............................

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

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

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Part VII-A

Statements Regarding Activities (continued)

At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the

meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............

Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had

advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................

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

Yes

Website address bullet

NONE

The books are in care of bullet

RALPH S ROBINSON JR Telephone no. bullet

(704) 864-8309

Located at bullet

1351 ROBINWOOD ROAD APT A320GASTONIANC ZIP+4 bullet

28054

Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here ......... bullet

and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........ bullet

16 At any time during calendar year 2020, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo

a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................

16 No

See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
country bullet

Part VII-B

Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required

File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.

Yes

During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):

(1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? YesNo

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

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

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

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

(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available

for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............YesNo

(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"

if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period

after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......YesNo

If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations

section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........

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

Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,

that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2020?.............

Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private

operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):

At the end of tax year 2020, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d

and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2020?.............YesNo

If "Yes," list the years bullet

20, 20, 20, 20

Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)

(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)

to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............

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

20, 20, 20, 20

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

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

If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2020 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation

or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved

by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)

the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine

if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2020.)..................

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

Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its

charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2020?

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Part VII-B

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

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

Yes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in

Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ......

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

If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the

tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........YesNo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or

excess parachute payment during the year? .................YesNo

Part VIII

Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors

1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions

(a) Name and address	(b) Title, and average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Compensation (If not paid, enter -0-)
RALPH ROBINSON	TRUSTEE 20.00	6,000
PO BOX 959 GASTONIA,NC28053	TRUSTEE 20.00	6,000
LEIGH R FINLEY	TRUSTEE 2.00	0
PO BOX 959 GASTONIA,NC28053	TRUSTEE 2.00	0
ANN R BLACK	TRUSTEE 2.00	0
PO BOX 959 GASTONIA,NC28053	TRUSTEE 2.00	0
RUSSELL M ROBINSON	TRUSTEE 2.00	0
PO BOX 959 GASTONIA,NC28053	TRUSTEE 2.00	0

2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."


(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000	(b) Title, and average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Compensation	(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation	(e) Expense account, other allowances
NONE









Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................				0

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Part VIII

Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)

3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE

Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services............. 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.)

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

purposes:

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

3,349,927

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

94,163

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

197,380

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

3,641,470

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

1c (attach detailed explanation) Click to see attachment

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

84,592

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

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

3,641,470

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

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

54,622

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

3,586,848

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

179,342

Part XI

Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow

and do not complete this part.)

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

179,342

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

2,883

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

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

2,883

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

176,459

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

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

176,459

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

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

176,459

Part XII

Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)

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

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

168,633

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

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

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

Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:

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

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

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

168,633

Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment

income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b. See instructions.................

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

168,633

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

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Part XIII

Undistributed Income (see instructions)

	(a) Corpus	(b) Years prior to 2019	(c) 2019	(d) 2020
1 Distributable amount for 2020 from Part XI, line 7				176,459
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2020:
a Enter amount for 2019 only.......			151,498
b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20		0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2020:
a From 2015......
b From 2016......
c From 2017......
d From 2018......
e From 2019......
fTotal of lines 3a through e........	0
4Qualifying distributions for 2020 from Part
XII, line 4: $ 168,633
a Applied to 2019, but not more than line 2a			151,498
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years (Election required—see instructions).....		0
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election required—see instructions)........	0
d Applied to 2020 distributable amount.....				17,135
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus	0
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2020.	0			0
(If an amount appears in column (d), the same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6Enter the net total of each column as indicated below:
a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5	0
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract line 4b from line 2b ..........		0
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed income for which a notice of deficiency has been issued, or on which the section 4942(a) tax has been previously assessed......		0
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount —see instructions ...........		0
e Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract line 4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see instructions .............			0
f Undistributed income for 2020. Subtract lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must be distributed in 2021 ..........				159,324
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may be required - see instructions) .......	0
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2015 not applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...	0
9Excess distributions carryover to 2021. Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......	0
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2016....
b Excess from 2017....
c Excess from 2018....
d Excess from 2019....
e Excess from 2020....

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Part XIV

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

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

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

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

b 85% of line 2a .........
c Qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4 for each year listed .....
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly for active conduct of exempt activities ..........
e Qualifying distributions made directly for active conduct of exempt activities. Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......
(2) Value of assets qualifying under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3 of minimum investment return shown in Part X, line 6 for each year listed...
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross investment income (interest, dividends, rents, payments on securities loans (section 512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....
(2) Support from general public and 5 or more exempt organizations as provided in section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....
(3) Largest amount of support from an exempt organization
(4) Gross investment income

Part XV

Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)

1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:

aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)

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

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

aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:

RALPH S ROBINSON JR
PO BOX 959
GASTONIA,NC28053
(704) 864-8309

bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:

LETTER OF REQUEST DETAILING PURPOSE OF FUNDS, COPY OF 501(C) DET. LETTER

cAny submission deadlines:

NONE

dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:

NONE

Form 990-PF (2020)

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Part XV

Supplementary Information (continued)

3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient	If recipient is an individual, show any relationship to any foundation manager or substantial contributor	Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
Name and address (home or business)		Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
aPaid during the year
ASHLEY HALL FOUNDATION 172 RUTLEDGE AVENUE CHARLESTON,SC29403	N/A	PC	GLOBAL STUDIES	2,000
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER GASTON PO BOX 23 GASTONIA,NC28053	N/A	PC	PROVIDE A SAFE PLACE TO LEARN AND GROW	1,500
COVENANT VILLAGE 1351 ROBINWOOD ROAD GASTONIA,NC28054	N/A	PC	ROBERT EUGENE CALDWELL BENEVOLENT FUND	1,200
DANIEL STOWE BOTANICAL GARDENS 6500 S NEW HOPE ROAD BELMONT,NC28012	N/A	PC	GENERAL SUPPORT	1,000
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1621 E GARRISON BLVD GASTONIA,NC28054	N/A	PC	RELIGIOUS PROGRAMMING AND OPERATIONAL EXPENSES	55,000
GASTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PO BOX 123 GASTONIA,NC28053	N/A	PC	MENDED HEARTS OF GASTONIA	250
GASTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PO BOX 123 GASTONIA,NC28053	N/A	PC	FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY	10,000
GASTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PO BOX 123 GASTONIA,NC28053	N/A	PC	GENERAL SUPPORT	46,000
GASTON DAY SCHOOL 2001 GASTON DAY SCHOOL RD GASTONIA,NC28056	N/A	PC	UNRESTRICTED CAPITAL CAMPAIGN, MAINTENANCE RESERVE FUND, TEACHER SALARIES AND SCHOLARSHIPS	25,000
GASTON HOSPICE 5005 SHEPHERDS WAY DRIVE DALLAS,NC28034	N/A	PC	GENERAL SUPPORT	500
LAKE SUMMIT FOUNDATION 15 WESTMINSTER COURT HENDERSONVILLE,NC28739	N/A	PC	GENERAL SUPPORT	1,000
THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION 210 SIXTH AVENUE 33RD FLOOR PITTSBURGH,PA15222	N/A	PC	GENERAL SUPPORT	1,200
THE ROTARY FOUNDATION OF GASTON COUNTY INC BOX 33 GASTONIA,NC28053	N/A	PC	GENERAL SUPPORT	2,500
THE SCHIELE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY 1500 E GARRISON BLVD GASTONIA,NC28054	N/A	PC	EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITS	500
WOODBERRY FOREST SCHOOL 898 WOODBERRY FOREST ROAD WOODBERRY FOREST,VA22989	N/A	PC	AMICI FUND	4,000
Total ................................. 3a				151,650

bApproved for future payment

Total ................................. 3b				0

Form 990-PF (2020)

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Part XVI-A

Analysis of Income-Producing Activities

Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated.	Unrelated business income		Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514		(e) Related or exempt function income (See instructions.)
1Program service revenue:	(a) Business code	(b) Amount	(c) Exclusion code	(d) Amount	(e) Related or exempt function income (See instructions.)
a
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies
2 Membership dues and assessments....
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........
4 Dividends and interest from securities....			14	61,344
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......
bNot debt-financed property.....
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property
7 Other investment income.....
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............			18	186,552
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory
11 Other revenue: a
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..		0		247,896	0

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

247,896

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

Part XVI-B

Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes

Line No.	Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See instructions.)

Form 990-PF (2020)

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Part XVII

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

Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?

Yes

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

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

1a(1)

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

1a(2)

Other transactions:

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

1b(1)

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

1b(2)

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

1b(3)

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

1b(4)

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

1b(5)

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

1b(6)

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

If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

(a) Line No.	(b) Amount involved	(c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization	(d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements

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

If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

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

Sign Here

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

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

Form 990-PF (2020)

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

- TIN:

TY 2020 AccountingFeesSchedule

Name:

RALPH S ROBINSON FAMILY FOUNDATION

EIN:

56-6049912

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
FORM 990-PF PREPARATION	3,000	0		3,000
COMPILATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS	7,450	0		7,450

- TIN:

TY 2020 AppliedToPriorYearElection

Name:

RALPH S ROBINSON FAMILY FOUNDATION

EIN:

56-6049912

Election:

UNDER SECTION 53.4942(A)3(D)(2) OF THE FOUNDATION EXCISE TAX REGULATIONS, THE ORGANIZATION HAS ELECTED TO APPLY CURRENT YEAR EXCESS QUALIFYING DISTRIBUTIONS TO PRIOR YEARS.

- TIN:

TY 2020 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule

Name:

RALPH S ROBINSON FAMILY FOUNDATION

EIN:

56-6049912

Name of Bond	End of Year Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
AT&T INC 4.125%26	16,917	17,055
BANK OF AMERICA C VAR 24	15,371	17,293
BORGWARNER INC. 2.65% 27	16,988	17,189
CAPITAL ONVE FINL 3.65% 27	17,017	19,442
CITIGROUP INC 3.2%26	13,801	16,721
COMCAST CORP 4.15% 28	16,948	19,143
CONAGRA BRANDS, I 4.6%25	15,089	17,674
CVS HEALTH CORP 4.1%25	16,199	17,841
DOLLAR TREE, INC. 4.2% 28	16,322	16,558
DUPONT DE NEMOU 4.493% 25	16,511	17,510
JP MORGANCHASE & VAR 23	16,387	16,551
KINDER MORGAN EN 4.25%24	15,572	16,742
MCDONALD'S CORP 2.625% 29	16,739	17,493
REGIONS FINL CORP 3.8% 23	15,473	16,243
ROPER TECHNOLOGIE 3.8%26	16,744	16,654
THE GOLDMAN SACHS VAR 25	15,855	17,477
VERISK ANALYTIC 4.125% 29	16,574	16,728
WELLS FARGO & C 3.069% 23	16,408	16,431

- TIN:

TY 2020 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule

Name:

RALPH S ROBINSON FAMILY FOUNDATION

EIN:

56-6049912

Name of Stock	End of Year Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
1 800 FLOWERS.COM	7,638	9,178
ACCENTURE PLC	16,502	37,353
ACUITY BRANDS INC	11,084	11,261
ADOBE INC	3,936	18,004
ADYEN N V	18,863	23,200
AIA GROUP LTD	28,999	45,838
ALCON INC	22,760	26,260
ALLSTATE CORP	13,286	21,107
ALPHABET INC	11,471	28,042
ALTAIR ENGINEERING INC	5,945	9,600
ALTRA INDUSTRIAL MOT	9,637	17,848
AMADEUS IT GROUP S A	25,553	25,397
AMAZON.COM INC	12,189	22,799
AMERICAN INTL GROUP	5,885	7,231
AON PLC	16,785	17,113
APPLE INC	9,128	54,668
ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLN	17,961	18,753
ARGO GROUP INTL HLDG F	8,340	6,861
ASHLAND GLOBAL HOLDINGS	11,961	12,118
ASML HDLGS NV	15,442	43,407
ATLAS COPCO AB	19,091	26,306
AVERY DENNISON CORP	11,997	19,544
BALL CORP	13,302	19,661
BECTON DICKINSON & CO	13,607	24,271
BERRY GLOBAL GROUP	18,042	23,544
BIO-TECHNE CORP	11,925	18,418
BLACKBAUD INC	3,386	4,202
BORG WARNER INC	12,427	13,485
BRIGHT HORIZON FAM	5,662	12,974
BROADCOM INC	13,046	21,455
BRYN MAWR BANK CORP	6,941	6,823
C S L LIMITED	12,914	41,196
CABOT OIL & GAS CORP	4,469	4,233
CAMDEN NTNL CORP	6,371	6,118
CANADIAN PAC RAILWAY	13,732	38,483
CARDINAL HEALTH INC	8,639	9,534
CATALENT INC	10,605	27,266
CATERPILLAR INC	13,975	23,481
CHAMPIONX CORP	2,040	5,906
CHARLES SCHWAB CORP	17,860	27,899
CHASE CORP	8,635	7,879
CHEGG INC	7,149	9,485
CHURCH & DWIGHT CO	12,463	28,786
CIGNA CORP	17,711	19,985
CINTAS CORP	11,119	17,320
CISCO SYSTEMS INC	12,566	19,690
CMC MATLS INC	6,689	8,473
COGNIZANT TECH SOLU	14,327	20,733
COHEN & STEERS INC	10,767	18,204
COLUMBIA BANKING SYS	20,716	23,945
COMCAST CORP	15,087	21,379
CONAGRA BRANDS INC	13,652	17,405
CONOCOPHILLIPS	13,012	13,677
CONSTELLATION BRAND	17,877	21,467
COSTCO WHOLESALE CO	7,799	15,448
CVS HEALTH CORP	10,356	12,021
DISCOVER FINL S	19,574	21,365
DOCUSIGN INC	7,147	8,003
DOLLAR TREE INC	14,792	19,555
DSV PANALPINA A/S	9,692	33,608
DUCK CREEK TECHNOLOGIES	3,401	3,767
DUPONT DE NEMOURS INC	4,612	5,333
ECOLAB INC	7,239	14,929
EDISON INTERNTNL	19,851	19,663
ENDAVA PLC	10,351	15,043
EXPERIAN PLC	17,688	36,973
FACEBOOK INC	11,303	19,121
FERRARI N V	14,213	21,345
FIRSTSERVICE CORP	6,884	10,941
GLOBUS MEDICAL INC	15,813	21,392
GRACO INC	6,431	10,274
GRAPHIC PACKAGING HL	11,430	14,331
HDFC BANK LTD	21,227	38,948
HELEN OF TROY LTD	6,274	15,331
HENRY JACK & ASSOC	12,086	15,065
HEXCEL CORP	11,964	13,626
HONEYWELL INTL INC	18,848	19,781
HORIZON THERAPEUTICS P F`	15,243	22,530
HOULIHAN LOKEY INC	9,654	14,118
I C U MEDICAL INC	13,358	14,585
ICON PLC	4,462	12,869
IDEX CORP	6,173	9,960
INTEGRA LIFESCIENC	15,737	23,047
INTEL CORP	12,964	17,586
INTER PARFUMS INC	10,951	11,917
ISHARES MSCI EAFE ETF	12,533	12,695
ISHARES RUSSELL 1000	77,482	77,938
ISHARES RUSSELL 2000	20,924	21,371
JOHNSON & JOHNSON	11,785	16,997
KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN	9,813	15,922
LAB CO OF AMER HLDG	18,342	27,479
LANDSTAR SYS INC	7,505	12,389
LINCOLN ELEC HLDGS	10,057	12,671
LITTELFUSE INC	6,888	12,733
LKQ CORP	14,823	16,105
LONZA GROUP AG	26,203	26,978
LOWES COMPANIES INC	6,678	17,335
LULULEMON ATHLETICA	16,561	29,235
LVMH MOET HENNESSY LOU	9,972	37,170
MADDEN STEVEN LTD	8,203	13,104
MANHATTAN ASSOCIATES	7,217	13,358
MASTERCARD INC	6,956	28,555
MCCORMICK & CO INC	11,043	21,223
MEDALLIA INC	9,200	9,634
MEDPACE HOLDINGS INC	7,955	13,642
MERCADOLIBRE INC	22,056	56,957
MERCK & CO INC	12,279	18,650
MESA LABS INC	10,125	12,899
METTLER TOLEDO INTL	13,031	25,073
MICROSOFT CORP	19,900	40,480
MONDELEZ INTL	12,113	18,360
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS	17,744	19,047
MSC INDL DIRECT INC	10,329	14,515
NESTLE S A	15,570	28,036
NICE LTD	10,584	29,205
NIKE INC	18,540	27,728
NORTHROP GRUMMAN CO	10,398	17,674
OMNICELL INC	7,731	15,363
ONTO INNOVATION INC	7,512	11,697
ORACLE CORP	12,391	19,795
PACWEST BANCORP	4,759	5,461
PALO ALTO NETWORKS	14,017	20,613
PAYPAL HOLDINGS INCORPOR	4,470	29,978
PEPSICO INC	16,829	24,618
PERNOD RICARD S A	16,957	19,865
PFIZER INC	10,010	10,749
PFIZER INC	14,851	17,853
QUALYS INC	10,708	15,599
R B C BEARINGS INC	15,694	23,275
RAYTHEON CO	14,443	18,950
REINSURANCE GP AMER	20,669	18,776
RELIANCE STL & ALUMI	4,204	6,946
RESMED INC	16,642	32,947
ROBINSON MILLS, INC.	81,600	197,380
ROPER TECHNOLOGIES	14,497	15,519
SALESFORCE.COM	12,736	18,470
SHOPIFY INC	3,101	28,299
SIKA AG	16,927	24,480
SIMPSON MANUFACTRG	4,707	7,476
SNAP ON INC	12,604	13,691
SPS COMM INC	11,453	23,021
STARBUCKS CORP	8,721	21,289
STEEL DYNAMICS INC	7,185	8,738
STERIS PLC	15,266	23,693
STERIS PLC	9,223	16,869
SYNOPSYS INC	3,745	20,480
TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTR	6,511	57,900
TELEFLEX INCORPORATE	18,709	21,402
TENCENT HOLDINGS	7,697	27,103
TORO CO	6,426	12,614
TRUST FINL CORP	16,937	22,767
U M B FINL CORP	11,415	12,556
VERIZON COMMUNICATN	15,278	18,506
VIATRIS INC	812	1,124
WALT DISNEY CO	13,650	25,003
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC	20,622	23,704
WEST PHARM SRVC INC	5,336	14,166
WILEY & SONS INC JOHN	20,892	19,177
ZOETIS INC	5,736	21,515

- TIN:

TY 2020 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch

Name:

RALPH S ROBINSON FAMILY FOUNDATION

EIN:

56-6049912

US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

349,378

US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

360,486

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

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

- TIN:

TY 2020 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2

Name:

RALPH S ROBINSON FAMILY FOUNDATION

EIN:

56-6049912

Category/ Item	Listed at Cost or FMV	Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
AGREE REALTY CORP REIT	AT COST	13,545	13,582
CORESITE REALTY CORP	AT COST	8,772	12,277
EQUITY RESIDENTIAL	AT COST	17,049	15,946
PEBBLEBROOK HOTEL TR	AT COST	6,557	6,467
TERRENO REALTY CORP	AT COST	6,032	9,420

- TIN:

TY 2020 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule

Name:

RALPH S ROBINSON FAMILY FOUNDATION

EIN:

56-6049912

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES	39,390	39,390		0

- TIN:

TY 2020 ReductionExplanationStatement

Name:

RALPH S ROBINSON FAMILY FOUNDATION

EIN:

56-6049912

Explanation:

THE FOUNDATION HAS AN INVESTMENT IN ROBINSON MILLS, INC. STOCK, IN WHICH THE FOUNDATION OWNS 1.99730%. THE UNADJUSTED VALUE OF THE STOCK IS $281,972. THE FOUNDATION HAS TAKEN A 30% DISCOUNT TO ACCURATELY REFLECT THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE MINORITY INTEREST IT HOLDS.

- TIN:

TY 2020 TaxesSchedule

Name:

RALPH S ROBINSON FAMILY FOUNDATION

EIN:

56-6049912

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
FOREIGN TAX	1,131	1,131		0