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
NATURE SACRED
 
% BROWN INVESTMENT ADVISORY &
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)105 ANNAPOLIS STREET SUITE D
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
ANNAPOLIS, MD21401
A Employer identification number

42-1263576
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(410) 268-1376
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$8,522,355J 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) 2,616,828
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 35,467 33,197 35,467
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 51,001 62,929 51,001
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 -49,494
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 3,118,795
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 8,768
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 11
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 54,049 35,817 54,049
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 2,707,851 140,711 140,528
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 242,167     242,167
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 92,441     92,441
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 83,572     88,794
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 39,169 0 0 39,169
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 48,588 1,803 0 40,111
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 212,718 22,453 5,066 185,199
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 9,883      
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 45,267    
20 Occupancy.............. 19,697     19,697
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 8,809     8,809
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 115,148 9,090 51,312 59,756
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 917,459 33,346 56,378 776,143
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 22,850 12,850
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 940,309 33,346 56,378 788,993
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 1,767,542
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 107,365
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 84,150
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............. 107,644 751,090 751,090
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 57,186 1,212,763 1,212,763
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   27,737    
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) bullet20,000
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   20,000 Click to see attachment20,000 20,000
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges.......... 5,174 30,847 30,847
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 2,492,291 Click to see attachment1,375,511 1,375,511
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 736,334 Click to see attachment1,535,427 1,535,427
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 1,194,419 Click to see attachment1,875,937 1,875,937
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 1,541,709 Click to see attachment1,627,027 1,627,027
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet242,841
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet150,088 136,113 92,753 92,753
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment1,000 Click to see attachment1,000 Click to see attachment1,000
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 6,319,607 8,522,355 8,522,355
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 6,197 33,184
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 attachment4,399
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 6,197 37,583
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........... 6,313,410 6,546,161
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............   1,938,611
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 6,313,410 8,484,772
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 6,319,607 8,522,355
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
6,313,410
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
1,767,542
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
403,820
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
8,484,772
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
 
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
8,484,772
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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 P    
b PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES P    
c US TREASURY P    
d US TREASURY P    
e CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS P    
CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS P    
CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS P    
CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS P    
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 402,305   470,000 -67,695
b 226,256   210,554 15,702
c 1,490,234   1,490,167 67
d 1,000,000   999,336 664
e       19,503
      19,503
      19,503
      19,503
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       -67,695
b       15,702
c       67
d       664
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 8,768
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 11
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
SECTION 4940(e) REPEALED ON DECEMBER 20, 2019 - DO NOT COMPLETE
1 Reserved
(a)
Reserved 		(b)
Reserved 		(c)
Reserved 		(d)
Reserved
2
Reserved...........................
2
3
Reserved...........................
3
4
Reserved...........................
4
5
Reserved...........................
5
6
Reserved...........................
6
7
Reserved...........................
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8
Reserved,..........................
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b Reserved................................ 1 1,492
c All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 1,492
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 1,492
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2020 estimated tax payments and 2019 overpayment credited to 2020 6a 25,200
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 25,200
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 23,708
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2021 estimated taxBullet5,000 RefundedBullet 11 18,708
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? Click to see attachment....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changesClick to see attachment....
3
Yes
 
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.Click to see attachment
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)
    bulletAL, CA, DC, FL, IL, IA, MD, MA, NY, RI, VA
    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
    Yes
     
    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 addressbulletWWW.NATURESACRED.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletBROWN INVESTMENT ADVISORY & TR Telephone no.bullet (410) 537-5400

    Located atbullet901 S BOND ST 400BALTIMOREMD ZIP+4bullet212313340
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2020, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16   No
    See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
    country bullet
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
    1b
     
    No
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2020?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2020, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2020?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2020 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2020.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2020?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    Yes
    No
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .................
    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    THOMAS H STONER CHAIRMAN & TREASURER
    10.0     		0 0 0
    105 ANNAPOLIS STREET SUITE D
    ANNAPOLIS,MD21401
    KATHARINE E STONER VICE CHAIRMAN
    10.0     		0 0 0
    105 ANNAPOLIS STREET SUITE D
    ANNAPOLIS,MD21401
    AMI ARONSON DIRECTOR
    0.1     		0 0 0
    105 ANNAPOLIS STREET SUITE D
    ANNAPOLIS,MD21401
    NICHOLE BATTLE DIRECTOR
    0.1     		0 0 0
    105 ANNAPOLIS STREET SUITE D
    ANNAPOLIS,MD21401
    DICK BLACKBURN DIRECTOR
    0.1     		0 0 0
    105 ANNAPOLIS STREET SUITE D
    ANNAPOLIS,MD21401
    EDWARD DUNN DIRECTOR
    0.1     		0 0 0
    105 ANNAPOLIS STREET SUITE D
    ANNAPOLIS,MD21401
    CHUCK FOSTER DIRECTOR
    0.1     		0 0 0
    105 ANNAPOLIS STREET SUITE D
    ANNAPOLIS,MD21401
    MICHAEL D HANKIN DIRECTOR
    0.1     		0 0 0
    105 ANNAPOLIS STREET SUITE D
    ANNAPOLIS,MD21401
    LAUREN MARSHALL DIRECTOR
    0.1     		0 0 0
    105 ANNAPOLIS STREET SUITE D
    ANNAPOLIS,MD21401
    PASCAL MITTERMAIER DIRECTOR
    0.1     		0 0 0
    105 ANNAPOLIS STREET SUITE D
    ANNAPOLIS,MD21401
    FRED SMITH DIRECTOR
    0.1     		0 0 0
    105 ANNAPOLIS STREET SUITE D
    ANNAPOLIS,MD21401
    ALDEN STONER CEO
    40.0     		149,567 21,009 0
    105 ANNAPOLIS STREET SUITE D
    ANNAPOLIS,MD21401
    ERIN ROBERTSON CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER
    40.0     		92,600 21,956 0
    105 ANNAPOLIS STREET SUITE D
    ANNAPOLIS,MD21401
    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
    ELIZABETH DANDY DIR. OF OPERATIONS
    40.0     		77,300 19,304 0
    105 ANNAPOLIS STREET D
    ANNAPOLIS,MD21401
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet  
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    HOLLY MORING DBA FRESH TONIC MARKETING MARKETING 111,846
    61 DECATUR AVENUE
    ANNAPOLIS,MD21403
    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 18 NATURE SACRED SITES OPENED & ANOTHER 10 SITES IN PROCESS ALONG WITH DELIVERY OF 20 BENCHES DURING 2020. FIRESOUL PROGRAM CONDUCTED NETWORKING EVENTS & LEARNING SESSIONS. 51,312
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    5,671,924
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    1,411,106
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    7,083,030
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
     
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    7,083,030
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    106,245
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    6,976,785
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    348,839
    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
     
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2020 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
     
    b
    Income tax for 2020. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
     
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
     
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
     
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
     
    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
    788,993
    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
    0
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
    0
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
    0
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    788,993
    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
    788,993
    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)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2019     		(c)
    2019     		(d)
    2020
    1 Distributable amount for 2020 from Part XI, line 7 0
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2020:
    a Enter amount for 2019 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:2018, 2017, 2016  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2020:
    a From 2015...... 887,514
    b From 2016...... 1,254,136
    c From 2017...... 602,361
    d From 2018...... 419,201
    e From 2019...... 494,469
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 3,657,681
    4Qualifying distributions for 2020 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 788,993
    a Applied to 2019, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		 
    d Applied to 2020 distributable amount.....  
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 788,993
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2020.    
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 4,446,674
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		 
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2020. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2021 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		 
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2015 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		887,514
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2021.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		3,559,160
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2016.... 1,254,136
    b Excess from 2017.... 602,361
    c Excess from 2018.... 419,201
    d Excess from 2019.... 494,469
    e Excess from 2020.... 788,993
    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
    84,150 42,110     126,260
    b 85% of line 2a ......... 71,528 35,794     107,322
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		788,993 494,469     1,283,462
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		12,850 2,432     15,282
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		776,143 492,037     1,268,180
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ...... 8,522,355 6,319,607     14,841,962
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		         0
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		197,984 156,579     354,563
    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) ....     		        0
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		        0
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		         0
    (4) Gross investment income         0
    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).)
    THOMAS H STONER
    KATHARINE E STONER
    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
    MOUNT WASHINGTON PRESERVATION TRUST
    PO BOX 20851
    BALTIMORE,MD21209     		N/A PC GENERAL SUPPORT 850
    RESERVOIR HILL IMPROVEMENT COUNCIL
    10 E NORTH AVE
    BALTIMORE,MD21202     		N/A PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    EPIPHANY EPISCOPAL CHAPEL
    2216 POT SPRING ROAD
    TIMONIUM,MD21093     		N/A PC GENERAL SUPPORT 4,000
    USMF INC
    3300 METZEROTT RD 1b
    ADELPHI,MD20783     		N/A PC GENERAL SUPPORT 3,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 12,850
    bApproved for future payment
    ANNAPOLIS MARITIME MUSEUM INC
    725 SECOND STREET
    ANNAPOLIS,MD21403     		N/A PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    LANGTON COMMUNITY GREEN
    884 GENERALS HIGHWAY
    MILLERSVILLE,MD21108     		N/A PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    Total .................................bullet 3b 10,000
    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 35,467  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 51,001  
    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 -49,494  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue:
    aSCH K-1 PTE INCOME     		523000 384   53,665  
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 384 90,639  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    91,023
    (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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    with the preparer shown below?
    See instructions.
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    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Additional Data


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    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors

    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2020
    Name of the organization
    NATURE SACRED
     
    Employer identification number

    42-1263576
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ






    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......... Arrow Bullet $  
    Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
    or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020) Page 2
    Name of organization
    NATURE SACRED
          		Employer identification number
    42-1263576
    Part I
    Contributors
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
    THOMAS H STONER
    105 ANNAPOLIS STREET D
     
    ANNAPOLIS, MD204011360

    		$ 1,900,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    2
    THE CHICAGO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    225 N MICHIGAN AVE STE 2200
     
    CHICAGO, IL60601

    		$ 125,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    3
    FIDELITY CHARITABLE
    PO BOX 770001
     
    CINCINNATI, OH452770053

    		$ 150,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    4
    ESSEX COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    175 ANDOVER STREET STE 101
     
    DANVERS, MA01923

    		$ 100,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    5
    JP MORGAN CHARITABLE GIVING FUND
    165 TOWNSHIP LINE RD STE 1200
     
    JENKINTOWN, PA190463594

    		$ 50,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    6
    PAUL SCHORR
    PO BOX 57310
     
    LINCOLN, NE685057310

    		$ 50,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Name of organization
    NATURE SACRED
          		Employer identification number
    42-1263576
    Part I
    Contributors
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    7
    PASCAL MITTERMAIER
    38 SEA STREET
     
    MANCHESTERBYTHESEA, MA01944

    		$ 26,688


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    8
    BROWN ADVISORY
    901 S BOND STREET STE 400
     
    BALTIMORE, MD21231

    		$ 25,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    9
    BALTIMORE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    11 E MT ROYAL AVE 2ND FL
     
    BALTIMORE, MD212022714

    		$ 25,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    10
    FRANCIS P CHIARAMONTE MD FAMILY FD
    44 CANAL CENTER PLAZA 325
     
    ALEXANDRIA, VA22314

    		$ 20,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    11
    ERIC BERNTHAL
    8901 PERSIMMON TREE ROAD
     
    POTOMAC, MD20854

    		$ 10,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    12
    ARNOLD I RICHMAN
    218 N CHARLES ST STE 220
     
    BALTIMORE, MD212014002

    		$ 25,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Name of organization
    NATURE SACRED
          		Employer identification number
    42-1263576
    Part I
    Contributors
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    13
    JANE KORHONEN
    7836 HAMPDEN LANE
     
    BETHESDA, MD20814

    		$ 10,299


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    14
    TRUMAN SEMANS
    2417 STILL FOREST ROAD
     
    PIKESVILLE, MD21208

    		$ 10,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    15
    CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    221 S FIGUEROA ST 400
     
    LOS ANGELES, CA90012

    		$ 10,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    16
    JUNIUS C BRENTON
    2916 SW 14TH STREET
     
    DES MOINES, IA50315

    		$ 15,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    17
    KENNETH BRENTON
    261 SCHOOL AVENUE STE 210
     
    EXCELSIOR, MN55331

    		$ 5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    18
    MARY MCCLANAHAN
    11 STEWART AVENUE
     
    ANNAPOLIS, MD21401

    		$ 5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Name of organization
    NATURE SACRED
          		Employer identification number
    42-1263576
    Part I
    Contributors
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    19
    RICHARD FRANYO
    29 EASTERN AVENUE
     
    ANNAPOLIS, MD21403

    		$ 5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    20
    BRENTON FOUNDATION
    2916 SW 14TH STREET
     
    DES MOINES, IA50315

    		$ 5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    21
    BERNSTEIN FAMILY FOUNDATION
    3299 K STREET NW 700
     
    WASHINGTON, DC20007

    		$ 5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    22
    UNITED STATES TREASURY
    1500 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW
     
    WASHINGTON, DC20005

    		$ 15,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    NATURE SACRED
          		Employer identification number

    42-1263576
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
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    (See instructions)     		(d)
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    		 100 SHARES OF QQQ STOCK $ 26,888 2020-07-10
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    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
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    (See instructions)     		(d)
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    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
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    (See instructions)     		(d)
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    No. from Part I    		 (b)
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    (See instructions)     		(d)
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    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    NATURE SACRED
          		Employer identification number

    42-1263576
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Additional Data


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    TY 2020 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    NATURE SACRED
    EIN:
    42-1263576
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 48,588 1,803   40,111

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    TY 2020 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    NATURE SACRED
    EIN:
    42-1263576
    Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
    Life (# of years)    		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included

    TY 2020 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    NATURE SACRED
    EIN:
    42-1263576
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    FIXED INCOME FUNDS - US BANK 1,875,937 1,875,937

    TY 2020 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    NATURE SACRED
    EIN:
    42-1263576
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    EQUITY FUNDS - US BANK 1,388,406 1,388,406
    COMMON STOCK - US BANK 147,021 147,021

    TY 2020 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    NATURE SACRED
    EIN:
    42-1263576
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    1,375,511
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    1,375,511
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


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


     


    TY 2020 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    NATURE SACRED
    EIN:
    42-1263576
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    REAL ESTATE FUNDS - US BANK FMV 861,764 861,764
    PRIVATE EQUITIES - US BANK FMV 765,263 765,263

    TY 2020 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    NATURE SACRED
    EIN:
    42-1263576
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL FEES 39,169     39,169


    TY 2020 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    NATURE SACRED
    EIN:
    42-1263576
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    TRADEMARK 1,000 1,000 1,000


    TY 2020 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    NATURE SACRED
    EIN:
    42-1263576
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    BOARD EXPENSES 4,586     4,586
    OFFICE EXPENSES 12,781     12,781
    OFFICE MAINTENANCE 13,150     13,150
    POSTAGE & SHIPPING 1,347     1,347
    SITE VISITS 1,042   1,042  
    DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 1,721     1,721
    TELEPHONE & CONNECTIVITY 5,187     5,187
    INSURANCE 6,640     1,793
    SCH K-1 PTE DEDUCTIONS   9,090    
    OFFICE MEALS 1,915     1,915
    MARKETING & MATERIALS 7,704     6,564
    BOARD MEALS 141     141
    FUNDRAISING ADMINISTRATION 867     867
    STATE CHARITY REGISTRATION 6,147     6,147
    PHOTOGRAPHY 1,650     1,650
    BENCH STORAGE FEES 5,520   5,520  
    BENCH COSTS 31,314   31,314  
    FIRESOUL PROGRAM 13,436   13,436  
    COMPUTER EQUIPMENT       1,907


    TY 2020 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    NATURE SACRED
    EIN:
    42-1263576
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    SCH K-1 PTE INCOME 54,049 35,817 54,049


    TY 2020 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    NATURE SACRED
    EIN:
    42-1263576
    Description Amount
    UNREALIZED GAIN 403,820


    TY 2020 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    NATURE SACRED
    EIN:
    42-1263576
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    DUE TO CREDIT CARD   4,399


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    TY 2020 OtherNotesLoansRcvblLongSch
    Name:
    NATURE SACRED
    EIN:
    42-1263576

    Borrower's Name Relationship to Insider Original Amount of Loan Balance Due Date of Note Maturity Date Repayment Terms Interest Rate Security Provided by Borrower Purpose of Loan Description of Lender Consideration Consideration FMV
    PROMISSORY NOTES (BRENTON COMMUNITIES)   20,000 20,000 2019-12 2024-02   7 %        

    TY 2020 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    NATURE SACRED
    EIN:
    42-1263576
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    COMMUNICATIONS 112,346     112,346
    STRATEGIC PLAN 36,940     36,940
    FUNDRAISING CONSULTING 35,913     35,913
    INVESTMENT MGMT FEES 22,453 22,453    
    OTHER CONSULTING 5,066   5,066  


    TY 2020 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    NATURE SACRED
    EIN:
    42-1263576
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INCOME TAXES 9,883