Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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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
ARONSON FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)15 SHATZELL AVENUE NO 62
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
RHINECLIFF, NY12574
A Employer identification number

43-1616967
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(314) 290-3300
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$4,245,676J 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 1,184 1,184  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 56,802 56,802  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 -27,843
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 2,528,829
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 0
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 22,697 22,697  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 52,840 80,683  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 9,200 4,600   4,600
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 18,460 18,220   240
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 969 969   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 85 0   85
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 28,714 23,789   4,925
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 190,650 190,650
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 219,364 23,789   195,575
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -166,524
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 56,894
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............. 43,489 12,382 12,382
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 183,363 203,035 203,035
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) 546,427 Click to see attachment431,910 432,923
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 1,985,357 Click to see attachment1,896,907 3,263,396
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 14,683 Click to see attachment93,473 95,801
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) Click to see attachment739,051 Click to see attachment738,139 Click to see attachment238,139
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 3,512,370 3,375,846 4,245,676
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) Click to see attachment9,625 Click to see attachment21,805
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 9,625 21,805
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........ 3,502,745 3,502,745
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 0 -148,704
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 3,502,745 3,354,041
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 3,512,370 3,375,846
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
3,502,745
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-166,524
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
17,820
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
3,354,041
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
3,354,041
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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 PUBLIC TRADED SECURITIES      
b CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS P    
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 2,528,225   2,556,672 -28,447
b 604     604
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       -28,447
b       604
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 -27,843
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................................ 1 791
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........................... 3 791
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- ..... 5 791
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2020 estimated tax payments and 2019 overpayment credited to 2020 6a 2,534
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 2,534
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 1,743
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2021 estimated taxBullet1,743 RefundedBullet 11 0
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
Yes
 
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)
    bulletMO
    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 ofbulletRUBINBROWN LLP Telephone no.bullet (314) 290-3300

    Located atbullet1 NORTH BRENTWOODSAINT LOUISMO ZIP+4bullet63105
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2020, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16   No
    See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
    country bullet
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
    1b
     
     
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2020?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2020, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2020?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2020 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2020.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2020?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    Yes
    No
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .................
    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    JOSH ARONSON TRUSTEE
    1.00     		0 0 0
    15 SHATZELL AVENUE
    RHINECLIFF,NY12574
    JONATHAN ARONSON TRUSTEE
    0.00     		0 0 0
    15 SHATZELL AVENUE
    RHINECLIFF,NY12574
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1  
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    3,314,122
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    313,229
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    245,192
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    3,872,543
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    3,872,543
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    58,088
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    3,814,455
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    190,723
    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
    190,723
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2020 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    791
    b
    Income tax for 2020. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
    953
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    1,744
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    188,979
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    188,979
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    188,979
    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
    195,575
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    195,575
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b. See instructions.................
    5
    0
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    195,575
    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 7 188,979
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2020:
    a Enter amount for 2019 only....... 185,458
    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: bullet$ 195,575
    a Applied to 2019, but not more than line 2a 185,458
    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..... 10,117
    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 ..........     		178,862
    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....  
    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 email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    18TH STREET ARTS CENTER
    1639 18TH ST
    SANTA MONICA,CA90404     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    1887 FUND
    1158 26TH ST STE 876
    SANTA MONICA,CA90402     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
    165 EAST 56TH STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10022     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    ASHOKA - INNOVATORS FOR THE PUBLIC
    1700 NMOORE ST SUITE 2000
    ARLINGTON,VA22209     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    BATONGA FOUNDATION
    2202 18TH ST NW 123
    WASHINGTON,DC20009     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 750
    BLACK ACTION COLLECTIVE
    3274 N LEE
    FAYETTEVILLE,AR72703     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 100
    CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF ARTS
    24700 MCBEAN PKWY
    VALENCIA,CA91355     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    CALIFORNIA ONE CARE EDUCATION FND
    13457 VENTURA BLVD
    SHERMAN OAKS,CA91423     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    CAMINO NUEVO CHARTER ACADEMY
    3435 WEST TEMPLE STREET
    LOS ANGELES,CA90026     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 500
    CELEBRATE THE BEAT
    3087 TEJON ST
    DENVER,CO80211     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 250
    COMMONWEAL
    PO BOX 316
    BOLINAS,CA94924     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS
    58 EAST 68TH STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10065     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    CWAYS HOME
    9635 NW SKYLINE BLVD
    PORTLAND,OR97231     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 4,000
    DAY ONE
    175 N EUCLID AVE
    PASADENA,CA91101     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    DOWNTOWN WOMENS CENTER
    442 SAN PEDRO ST
    LOS ANGELES,CA90013     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    ECOHEALTH NETWORK AT MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN
    4344 SHAW BLVD
    ST LOUIS,MO63110     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 50,000
    ECAD EDUCATED CANINES ASSISTING WITH DISABILITIES
    PO BOX 831
    TORRINGTON,CT06790     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    FOUNTAIN HOUSE
    425 W 47TH ST
    NEW YORK,NY10036     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 550
    GARRISON INSTITUTE
    14 MARYS WAY
    GARRISON,NY10524     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    GOLDEN BRIDGE
    PO BOX 7488
    BOULDER,CO80306     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 6,000
    GREAT PLAINS FOUNDATION
    165 CAT ROCK LANE
    JUPITER,FL33458     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 200
    HARMONY PROJECT HUDSON
    35 E 20TH ST
    NEW YORK,NY10003     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 38,000
    HERE ARTS CENTER (HOME FOR CONTEMPORARY THEATRE AND ART LTD)
    145 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS
    NEW YORK,NY10013     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 150
    HOLD ON TO YOUR MUSIC INC
    2128 DUXBURY CIR
    LOS ANGELES,CA90034     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 500
    ISLAND PRESS
    2000 M STREET N W SUITE 650
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    JONAS SALK FOUNDATION
    7459 HIGH AVENUE
    LA JOLLA,CA92037     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    KID SPIRIT INC
    77 STATE ST
    BROOKLYN,NY11201     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 300
    LA SENORA RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    565 DRYAD RD
    SANTA MONICA,CA90402     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    LAUMEIER SCULPTURE PARK
    12580 ROTT ROAD
    SAINT LOUIS,MO63127     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 17,000
    LEADERSHIP FOR EDUCATION FUND
    1620 L ST NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    LOS ANGELES INSTITUTE FOR THE HUMANITIES
    235 DOHENY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
    LOS ANGELES,CA90089     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    MORTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    135 S 1ST AVE
    MORTON,IL61550     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 100
    MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN
    4344 SHAW BLVD
    ST LOUIS,MO63110     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 6,000
    NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
    1145 17TH STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    OPERATION UNITE NEW YORK INC
    PO BOX 1305
    HUDSON,NY12534     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 100
    PLANNED PARENTHOOD
    26 BLEECKER STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10012     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 200
    ROCKY MOUNTAIN INSTITUTE
    2490 JUNCTION PLACE SUITE 200
    BOULDER,CO80301     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    SAINT ANNE SCHOOL
    32451 BEAR BRAND RD
    LAGUNA NIGUEL,CA92677     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    SCENIC HUDSON
    ONE CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
    POUGHKEEPSIE,NY12601     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 500
    SCRAP CREATIVE REUSE
    1736 SW ALDER ST
    PORTLAND,OR97205     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 500
    SENS RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    110 PIONEER WAY
    MOUNTAIN VIEW,CA94041     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    SIMON WIESENTHAL CENTER
    1399 S ROXBURY DRIVE
    LOS ANGELES,CA90035     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    SOCIETY FOR ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION
    1133 15TH STREET N W SUITE 300
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,700
    TEMPLE EMMANUEL
    12166 CONWAY RD
    ST LOUIS,MO63141     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    UCSF HOUSECALLS
    3333 CALIFORNIA ST
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94118     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    UPSTATE FILMS
    PO BOX 324
    NEW YORK,NY12572     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,250
    WISE TROPICS INC
    4 SAINT GEORGE GLEN DR
    EAST SETAUKET,NY11733     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 7,500
    WILKINSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
    100 W PACIFIC AVE
    TELLURIDE,CO81435     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    YALE WOMEN
    206 ELM STREET
    NEW HAVEN,CT06520     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 500
    Total .................................bullet 3a 190,650
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
    investments ...........     		    14 1,184  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 56,802  
    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 22,697  
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............     		    18 -27,843  
    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 52,840 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    52,840
    (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
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    Bullet Bullet
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    with the preparer shown below?
    See instructions.
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    TY 2020 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    ARONSON FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    43-1616967
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEE 9,200 4,600   4,600

    TY 2020 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    ARONSON FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    43-1616967
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    AB BD FUND INC 15,157 15,278
    ISHARES TR ISHARES CORE I 5 YEAR USD 51,630 51,640
    ISHARES TR ISHARES PREFERRED AND INCOME SECURITIES ETF 26,686 28,883

    TY 2020 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    ARONSON FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    43-1616967
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ACCENTURE PLC 5,528 6,530
    ADOBE INC 7,332 8,502
    ADVANCED MICRO DEVIC 2,903 5,503
    AIR PROD & CHEMICALS 641 820
    ALEXION PHARMA INC 1,971 3,281
    ALPHABET INC CL A COMMON STOCK 1,256 1,753
    ALPHABET INC CL C COMMON STOCK 3,880 5,256
    AMAZON COM INC 16,762 29,312
    AMGEN INC 4,602 5,058
    ANSYS INC 794 1,091
    ANTHEM INC 1,321 1,605
    APPLE INC 26,883 45,513
    ATHENE HOLDING LTD F 1,253 2,243
    AVERY DENNISON CORP 854 1,241
    BEST BUY INC 2,748 3,692
    BIOGEN INC 1,943 1,714
    CABLE ONE INC 1,677 2,228
    CADENCE DESIGN SYS 3,036 5,730
    CASEYS GEN STORES 1,587 1,965
    CINTAS CORP 1,398 1,767
    CLOROX CO 1,953 2,019
    COGNIZANT TECH SOLU CLASS A 2,552 4,016
    COSTAR GROUP INC 1,388 1,849
    CSX CORP 729 1,089
    DANAHER CORP 2,148 3,110
    DEXCOM INC 2,795 3,327
    DOMINOS PIZZA INC 2,595 2,684
    EBAY INC 3,078 4,372
    FACEBOOK INC 14,312 16,936
    FASTENAL CO 655 928
    F5 NETWORKS INC 842 1,232
    GILEAD SCIENCES INC 895 816
    HERBALIFE NUTRITION LT F 1,575 2,451
    HOME DEPOT 5,579 5,578
    HP INC 1,321 2,115
    IBM CORP 1,357 1,385
    LAM RESEARCH CORP 3,296 5,195
    LENNAR CORP 478 915
    LILLY ELI & CO 5,637 6,754
    LOWES COS INC 2,931 3,210
    LULULEMON ATHLETICA 1,961 2,784
    MICROSOFT CORP 25,728 34,920
    MOLINA HEALTHCARE 1,736 2,978
    NETFLIX INC 3,068 4,867
    NVIDIA CORP 2,706 5,744
    PAYPAL HOLDINGS INCORPOR 5,779 11,710
    RESMED INC 1,110 1,488
    ROPER TECHNOLOGIES 938 1,293
    ROYAL GOLD INC 719 745
    RPM INTERNTNL 1,606 2,270
    S&P GLOBAL INC 887 986
    SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS 2,506 4,128
    SPROUTS FARMERS MARK 2,315 2,412
    TARGET CORP 2,466 4,060
    TESLA INC 2,866 7,057
    UBIQUITI INC 2,481 4,456
    UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC 5,499 7,364
    ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES 1,024 1,922
    ISHARES CORE MSCI EMERGING ETF 8,189 12,036
    ISHARES IBOXX INVT GRADE BOND ETF 4,930 4,973
    ISHARE MSCI EAFE VALUE ETF 206,904 278,853
    ISHARE MSCI EAFE GROWTH ETF 5,043 6,862
    ISHARE MSCI EAFE SMALL ETF 66,650 74,433
    ISHARE MSCI EMERGING MARKET 98,637 139,612
    ISHARE MSCI USA MOMNTUM 77,885 88,710
    SPDR BLMBRG BRCLY INTL TRSRY ETF 48,589 52,997
    SPDR S&P 500 VALUE ETF 255,619 337,091
    VANGUARD SMALL CAP VALUE 40,484 76,367
    DFA US SMALLCAP VALUE 28,239 41,616
    ADOBE INC 26,655 50,012
    AFLAC INCORPORATED 21,384 44,470
    ALPHABET INC CL A COMMON STOCK 39,268 122,685
    AMAZON COM INC 29,218 48,854
    APPLE INC 28,757 53,076
    AT&T INC 13,123 22,577
    CHARLES SCHWAB CORP NEW 39,771 42,432
    CHEVRON CORPORATION 22,122 25,335
    CIGNA CORP 17,230 51,212
    COMCAST CORP CL A 25,682 41,920
    CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC 21,371 27,381
    CORTEVA INC 4,755 5,150
    COSTCO WHOLE SALE CORP - NEW 23,213 28,259
    CVS HEALTH CORPORATION 27,552 27,320
    DNP SELECT INCOME 12,926 15,390
    EBAY INC 20,380 20,100
    ELI LILLY & CO 24,960 84,420
    GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP 16,156 44,646
    GRACO INC 6,618 65,115
    HOME DEPOT 6,117 66,405
    HONEYWELL INTL INC 29,328 63,810
    JOHNSON & JOHNSON 18,303 47,214
    JPMORGAN CHASE & CO 35,325 76,242
    MICROSOFT CORP 44,284 133,452
    NIKE INC 29,515 56,588
    OTIS WORLDWIDE CORPORATION 8,975 24,250
    PEPSICO INC 21,948 29,660
    PRICE T ROWE ASSOCIATES 7,434 30,278
    QUALCOMM INC 30,418 60,936
    RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES 18,941 51,344
    SELECT SECTOR SPDR FUND 35,843 36,195
    SELECT SECTOR SPDR FUND SHS BEN CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 31,792 64,312
    THERMO FISCHER SCIENTIFIC 14,330 116,439
    UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC CORP 9,612 61,369
    MEDTRONIC PLC COM 37,834 58,570
    INVESCO EXCHANGE TRADED FUND 21,559 24,013
    AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION REIT 23,159 22,446

    TY 2020 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    ARONSON FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    43-1616967
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    431,910
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    432,923
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


    0
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


    0


    TY 2020 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    ARONSON FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    43-1616967
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    AEA MEZZANINE FUND III LP 151,769 143,024 143,024
    AEA MIDDLE MARKET DEBT FUND III 87,282 95,115 95,115
    NANO PRECISION HOLDING COMPANY 500,000 500,000 0


    TY 2020 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    ARONSON FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    43-1616967
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    WIRE FEE 85 0   85


    TY 2020 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    ARONSON FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    43-1616967
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    PARTNERSHIP INCOME - AEA MEZZANINE FUND III LP 13,712 13,712 13,712
    PARTNERSHIP INCOME - AEA MDF III 8,985 8,985 8,985


    TY 2020 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    ARONSON FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    43-1616967
    Description Amount
    PY BASIS ADJUSTMENT - AEA MEZZANINE FUND III LP 3,614
    PY BASIS ADJUSTMENT - AEA MDF III 9,580
    NON-DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTIONS 193
    BASIS ADJUSTMENT 4,433


    TY 2020 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    ARONSON FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    43-1616967
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    OUTSTANDING CHECKS AT END OF YEAR 9,625 21,805


    TY 2020 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    ARONSON FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    43-1616967
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEE 18,220 18,220   0
    BANK FEE US BANK 240 0   240


    TY 2020 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    ARONSON FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    43-1616967
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAXES PAID 969 969   0