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
RIDGECLIFF FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 26167
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
FAIRVIEW PARK, OH44126
A Employer identification number

34-1671405
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(440) 333-1803
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$10,059,054
J 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      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 367,588 367,588 367,588
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 24,168
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 200,000
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 24,168
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)....... 4,255   4,255
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 396,011 391,756 371,843
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... 4,925 1,231   3,694
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... 10,925 9,722   1,203
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... 7,900      
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 690 345   345
22 Printing and publications.......... 95     95
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... 33,615 2,888   30,334
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 58,150 14,186   35,671
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 479,041 499,203
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 537,191 14,186   534,874
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -141,180
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 377,570
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 371,843
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2020)
Form 990-PF (2020)
Page 2
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............. 15,224 16,103 16,103
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........      
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges.......... 12,166 7,245 7,245
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 8,673,540 Click to see attachment8,515,918 10,035,706
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 8,700,930 8,539,266 10,059,054
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 2,046 1,329
18 Grants payable................. 126,472 106,705
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 128,518 108,034
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........... 8,572,412 8,431,232
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 8,572,412 8,431,232
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 8,700,930 8,539,266
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
8,572,412
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-141,180
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
8,431,232
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
8,431,232
Form 990-PF (2020)
Form 990-PF (2020)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)
(b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation
(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.)
(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a 338.261 SHS AMER FUNDS CAPITAL WORLD P 2014-01-10 2020-05-01
b 708.590 SHS AMER FUNDS CAPITAL WORLD P 2014-01-10 2020-06-01
c 342.296 SHS AMER FUNDS CAPITAL WORLD P 2014-01-10 2020-07-02
d 322.871 SHS AMER FUNDS CAPITAL WORLD P 2014-01-10 2020-08-03
e 365.835 SHS AMERICAN FUNDS WASHINGTO P 2014-01-10 2020-06-01
22.946 SHS AMERICAN FUNDS WASHINGTON P 2014-01-10 2020-07-02
79.762 SHS AMERICAN FUNDS WASHINGTON P 2014-01-10 2020-08-03
976.416 SHS AMERICAN FUNDS AMCAP P 2014-01-10 2020-05-01
937.471 SHS AMERICAN FUNDS AMCAP P 2014-01-10 2020-07-02
842.194 SHS AMERICAN FUNDS AMCAP P 2014-01-10 2020-08-03
409.930 SHS JP MORGAN CORE BOND FUND P 2014-11-03 2020-05-01
(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 15,000   15,286 -286
b 34,000   32,021 1,979
c 17,000   15,468 1,532
d 16,600   14,591 2,009
e 16,000   14,355 1,645
1,000   900 100
3,600   3,130 470
30,000   26,666 3,334
32,000   25,602 6,398
29,800   23,000 6,800
5,000   4,813 187
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       -286
b       1,979
c       1,532
d       2,009
e       1,645
      100
      470
      3,334
      6,398
      6,800
      187
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 24,168
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 5,248
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 5,248
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 5,248
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2020 estimated tax payments and 2019 overpayment credited to 2020 6a 6,400
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b  
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 6,400
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 1,152
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2021 estimated taxBullet1,152 RefundedBullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
  • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletOH
    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 addressbulletWWW.RIDGECLIFF.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletCATHERINE RUTTI Telephone no.bullet (440) 333-1803

    Located atbullet9630 TILBY RDNORTH ROYALTONOH ZIP+4bullet44133
    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
     
     
    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
    ROBERTA TALIAFERRO TRUSTEE
    000.00
    0 0 0
    2119 STINE RD
    PENINSULA,OH44264
    CATHERINE RUTTI TREASURER
    000.00
    0 0 0
    9630 TILBY RD
    NORTH ROYALTON,OH44133
    ELENA LIDRBAUCH 1ST VICE PRE
    000.00
    0 0 0
    1776 LESTER ROAD
    VALLEY CITY,OH44280
    J DAVID INGERSOLL SECRETARY
    000.00
    0 0 0
    1999 WRENFORD RD
    SOUTH EUCLID,OH44121
    MARY TERESE MATOUSEK TRUSTEE
    000.00
    0 0 0
    18851 CARMANY DR
    WALTON HILLS,OH44146
    PAUL MCHUGH PRESIDENT
    000.00
    0 0 0
    2487 SAYBROOK ROAD
    UNIVERSITY HTS,OH44118
    HOLLIE GALLAGHER 2ND VICE PRE
    000.00
    0 0 0
    3678 TRAVER RD
    SHAKER HEIGHTS,OH44122
    TAO PAN TRUSTEE
    000.00
    0 0 0
    5170 LOXLEY DR
    RICHMOND HTS,OH44143
    MARY TERNES TRUSTEE
    000.00
    0 0 0
    7086 ANTHONY LANE
    PARMA HEIGHTS,OH44130
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position
    (c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation
    (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet  
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet  
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1  
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1 N/A  
    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
    9,159,085
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    18,551
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    1,000
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    9,178,636
    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
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    9,178,636
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    137,680
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    9,040,956
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    452,048
    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
    452,048
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2020 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    5,248
    b
    Income tax for 2020. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    5,248
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    446,800
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    446,800
    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
    446,800
    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
    534,874
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
     
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    534,874
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b. See instructions.................
    5
     
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    534,874
    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 7 446,800
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2020:
    a Enter amount for 2019 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2020:
    a From 2015......  
    b From 2016...... 32,500
    c From 2017...... 17,155
    d From 2018...... 30,167
    e From 2019...... 42,282
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 122,104
    4Qualifying distributions for 2020 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 534,874
    a Applied to 2019, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....
     
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........
     
    d Applied to 2020 distributable amount..... 446,800
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 88,074
    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 5 210,178
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........
     
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......
     
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........
     
    e Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............
     
    f Undistributed income for 2020. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2021 ..........
    0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......
     
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2015 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...
     
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2021.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
    210,178
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2016.... 32,500
    b Excess from 2017.... 17,155
    c Excess from 2018.... 30,167
    d Excess from 2019.... 42,282
    e Excess from 2020.... 88,074
    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).)
    NONE
    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.
    NONE
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    RIDGECLIFF FOUNDATION INC
    C/O MICHAEL A MINELLI
    4196 STORY ROAD
    FAIRVIEW PARK,OH44126
    (440) 333-1803
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    SEE ATTACHED GRANT GUIDELINES
    cAny submission deadlines:
    SEE ATTACHED GRANT GUIDELINES
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    SEE ATTACHED GRANT GUIDELINES
    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
    ACHIEVEMENT CENTER FOR CHILDREN
    4255 NORTHFIELD RD
    HIGHLAND HILLS,OH44128
      501C3 PROGRAM SERVICES 7,500
    ACHIEVEMENT CENTER FOR CHILDREN
    4255 NORTHFIELD RD
    HIGHLAND HILLS,OH44128
      501C3 PROGRAM SERVICES 7,500
    CLEVELAND PUBLIC THEATRE
    6415 DETROIT AVE
    CLEVE,OH44102
      501 C 3 Y HAVEN THEATRE PROJECT 11,000
    CLEVELAND RAPE CRISIS CENTER
    526 SUPERIOR AVE
    CLEVE,OH44114
      501 C 3 TRAUMA AND ADDICTION PROGRAM 18,500
    CLEVELAND RAPE CRISIS CENTER
    526 SUPERIOR AVE
    CLEVE,OH44114
      501 C 3 TRAUMA AND ADDICTION PROGRAM 10,500
    COLEMAN PROFESSIONAL SERV
    5982 RHODES RD
    KENT,OH44240
      501 C 3 SCHOOL BASED INTERVENTIONS 10,000
    COLEMAN PROFESSIONAL SERV
    5982 RHODES RD
    KENT,OH44240
      501 C 3 SCHOOL BASED INTERVENTIONS 10,000
    CORNERSTONE OF HOPE
    5905 BRECKSVILLE RD
    INDEPENDENCE,OH44131
      501 (C)(3) GREIVING CHILDREN AND TEENS 16,000
    CORNERSTONE OF HOPE
    5905 BRECKSVILLE RD
    INDEPENDENCE,OH44131
      501 C 3 GREIVING CHILDREN AND TEENS 17,500
    DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CENTER
    PO BOX 5466
    CLEVELAND,OH44101
      501 C 3 TRAUMA COUNSELING SURVIVORS ABUSE 8,500
    DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CENTER
    PO BOX 5466
    CLEVELAND,OH44101
      501 C 3 TRAUMA COUNSELING SURVIVORS ABUSE 5,000
    ECUMENICAL SHELTER NETWORK
    OF LAKE COUNTY
    25 FREEDOM ROAD
    PAINESVILLE,OH44077
      501 C 3 TO RESPOND TO HUMAN HURTS AND HOPES 8,722
    ECUMENICAL SHELTER NETWORK
    OF LAKE COUNTY
    25 FREEDOM ROAD
    PAINESVILLE,OH44077
      501 C 3 TO RESPOND TO HUMAN HURTS AND HOPES 9,215
    EDNA HOUSE FOR WOMEN
    2007 WEST 65TH ST
    CLEVELAND,OH44102
      501(C)(3) SOBER LIVING AND EDUCATION 10,000
    EDNA HOUSE FOR WOMEN
    2007 WEST 65TH ST
    CLEVELAND,OH44102
      501(C)(3) SOBER LIVING AND EDUCATION 10,000
    EDWINS LEADERSHIP & RESTAURANT
    INSTITUTE
    13101 SHAKER SQUARE
    CLEVELAND,OH44120
      501C3 LEADERSHIP AND RE-ENTRY PROGRAM 12,500
    EDWINS LEADERSHIP & RESTAURANT
    INSTITUTE
    13101 SHAKER SQUARE
    CLEVELAND,OH44120
      501C3 LEADERSHIP AND RE-ENTRY PROGRAM 12,500
    EPILEPSY ASSOCIATION
    2831 PROSPECT AVE
    CLEVELAND,OH44115
      501 C 3 SERVING INDIVDUALS IMPACTED BY EPILE 7,500
    EPILEPSY ASSOCIATION
    2831 PROSPECT AVE
    CLEVELAND,OH44115
      501 C 3 SERVING INDIVDUALS IMPACTED BY EPILE 7,500
    FRONT STEPS HOUSING & SERVICES
    1545 WEST 25TH ST
    CLEVELAND,OH44113
      501C3 SERVICES FOR HOMELESS 12,500
    HOSPICE OF THE WESTERN RE
    300 EAST 185
    CLEVE,OH44119
      501 C 3 CONT'D SUPPORT OF SCHOOL CRISIS RESP 12,500
    HOSPICE OF THE WESTERN RE
    300 EAST 185
    CLEVE,OH44119
      501 C 3 CONT'D SUPPORT OF SCHOOL CRISIS RESP 12,500
    JACK MULHALL CENTER FOR SOBERLIVING
    4395 ROCKY RIVER DR
    CLEVELAND,OH44135
      501C3 TO SERVE MEN RECOVERING FROM ADDICTI 9,415
    LIFEACT
    210 BELL ST
    CHAGRIN FALLS,OH44022
      501 C 3 SUICIDE PREVENTION 12,500
    LIFEACT
    210 BELL ST
    CHAGRIN FALLS,OH44022
      501 C 3 SUICIDE PREVENTION 12,500
    MAY DUGAN CENTER
    4115 BRIDGE AVE
    CLEVELAND,OH44113
    501C3   HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE 2,575
    NAMI GREATER CLEVELAND
    212 WEST 25TH ST 600
    CLEVELAND,OH44113
      501 C 3 FAMILY & CONSUMER SUPPORT & EDUCATIO 11,500
    NAMI GREATER CLEVELAND
    212 WEST 25TH ST 600
    CLEVELAND,OH44113
      501 C 3 FAMILY & CONSUMER SUPPORT & EDUCATIO 11,500
    NEIGHBORHOOD FAMILY PRACTICE
    3569 RIDGE RD
    CLEVELAND,OH44102
      501C3 PROGRAM SERVICES 12,500
    NEIGHBORHOOD FAMILY PRACTICE
    3569 RIDGE RD
    CLEVELAND,OH44102
      501C3 PROGRAM SERVICES 12,500
    PROVIDENCE HOUSE
    2050 WEST 32ND STREET
    CLEVELAND,OH44113
      501 C 3 CRISIS NURSERY 15,000
    PROVIDENCE HOUSE
    2050 WEST 32ND STREET
    CLEVELAND,OH44113
      501 C 3 CRISIS NURSERY 15,000
    ST VINCENT CHARITY MED CENTER
    2351 EAST 22ND ST
    CLEVELAND,OH44115
      501 C 3 TREAMENT INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRA 12,500
    ST VINCENT CHARITY MED CENTER
    2351 EAST 22ND ST
    CLEVELAND,OH44115
      501 C 3 TREAMENT INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRA 12,500
    STELLA MARIS
    1320 WASHINGTON AVE
    CLEVELAND,OH44113
      501C3 CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TREATMENT 7,500
    THE GRIEFCARE PLACE
    4499 DARROW RD
    STOW,OH44224
      501 C 3 PROGRAM SERVICES 5,000
    THE GRIEFCARE PLACE
    4499 DARROW RD
    STOW,OH44224
      501 C 3 PROGRAM SERVICES 4,750
    THE LANTERN
    12160 TRISKETT RD
    CLEVELAND,OH44111
      501 C 3 RESIDENTIAL CARE PROGRAM 8,500
    THE SALVATION ARMY
    1710 PROSPECT AVE
    CLEVELAND,OH44115
      501 C 3 LIGHT SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY PROG 23,500
    THE SALVATION ARMY
    1710 PROSPECT AVE
    CLEVELAND,OH44115
      501 C 3 LIGHT SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY PROG 10,000
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS
    11000 EUCLID AVE
    MCCO 5062
    CLEVELAND,OH44106
      501 C 3 TELEPSYCHIATRY PILOT PROGRAM 16,000
    WEST SIDE CATHOLIC CENTER
    3135 LORAIN AVE
    CLEVE,OH44113
      501 C 3 SUPPORT OF COUNSELORS 9,013
    WEST SIDE CATHOLIC CENTER
    3135 LORAIN AVE
    CLEVE,OH44113
      501 C 3 SUPPORT OF COUNSELORS 9,013
    WOMENSAFE INC
    12041 RAVENNA RD
    CHARDON,OH44024
      501 C 3 CLINICAL SERVICES PROGRAM 11,000
    WOMENSAFE INC
    12041 RAVENNA RD
    CHARDON,OH44024
      501 C 3 CLINICAL SERVICES PROGRAM 12,500
    YWCA MAHONING VALLEY
    25 WEST RAYAN AVE
    YOUNGSTOWN,OH44503
      501C3 WINGS 5,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 499,203
    bApproved for future payment
    AMERICAN RED CROSS NE OHIO
    3747 EUCLID AVE
    CLEVELAND,OH44115
      501C3 EMERGENCY SUPPORT 7,500
    CLEVELAND PUBLIC THEATRE
    6415 DETROIT AVE
    CLEVE,OH44102
      501 C 3 Y HAVEN THEATRE PROJECT 11,000
    CLEVELAND RAPE CRISIS CENTER
    526 SUPERIOR AVE
    CLEVE,OH44114
      501 C 3 TRAUMA AND ADDICTION PROGRAM 10,500
    COLEMAN PROFESSIONAL SERV
    5982 RHODES RD
    KENT,OH44240
      501 C 3 SCHOOL BASED INTERVENTIONS 16,105
    CORNERSTONE OF HOPE
    5905 BRECKSVILLE RD
    INDEPENDENCE,OH44131
      501 (C)(3) GREIVING CHILDREN AND TEENS 17,500
    CUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
    2900 COMMUNITY COLLEGE AV
    CLEVELAND,OH44115
      501C3 EDUCATION ASSISTANCE 2,750
    DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CENTER
    PO BOX 5466
    CLEVELAND,OH44101
      501 C 3 TRAUMA COUNSELING SURVIVORS ABUSE 5,000
    ECUMENICAL SHELTER NETWORK
    OF LAKE COUNTY
    25 FREEDOM ROAD
    PAINESVILLE,OH44077
      501 C 3 TO RESPOND TO HUMAN HURTS AND HOPES 9,215
    EDNA HOUSE FOR WOMEN
    2007 WEST 65TH ST
    CLEVELAND,OH44102
      501(C)(3) SOBER LIVING AND EDUCATION 12,500
    EPILEPSY ASSOCIATION
    2831 PROSPECT AVE
    CLEVELAND,OH44115
      501 C 3 SERVING INDIVDUALS IMPACTED BY EPILE 10,000
    FRONT STEPS HOUSING AND SERVICES
    1545 WEST 25TH ST
    CLEVELAND,OH44113
      501C3 SERVICES FOR HOMELESS 12,500
    HOSPICE OF THE WESTERN RE
    300 EAST 185
    CLEVE,OH44119
      501 C 3 CONT'D SUPPORT OF SCHOOL CRISIS RESP 12,500
    JACK MULHALL CENTER FOR SOBERLIVING
    4395 ROCKY RIVER DRIVE
    CLEVELAND,OH44135
      501 C 3 TO SERVE MEN RECOVERING FROM ADDICTI 9,415
    LIFEACT
    210 BELL ST
    CHAGRIN FALLS,OH44022
      501 C 3 SUICIDE PREVENTION 12,500
    MAY DUGAN CENTER
    4115 BRIDGE AVE
    CLEVELAND,OH44113
      501 C 3 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE 2,575
    NAMI GREATER CLEVELAND
    212 WEST 25TH ST 600
    CLEVELAND,OH44113
      501 C 3 FAMILY & CONSUMER SUPPORT & EDUCATIO 11,250
    NEWBRIDGE PLACE
    645 WOOSTER ST
    LODI,OH44254
      501C3 PROMOTE MENTAL WELL BEING 12,500
    ST VINCENT CHARITY MED CENTER
    2351 EAST 22ND ST
    CLEVELAND,OH44115
      501 C 3 TREAMENT INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRA 15,000
    STELLA MARIS
    1320 WASHINGTON AVE
    CLEVELAND,OH44113
      501 C 3 CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TREATMENT 7,500
    THE GRIEFCARE PLACE
    4499 DARROW RD
    STOW,OH44224
      501 C 3 PROGRAM SERVICES 5,000
    THE SALVATION ARMY
    1710 PROSPECT AVE
    CLEVELAND,OH44115
      501 C 3 LIGHT SUBSTAND ABUSE RECOVERY PROG 10,000
    WEST SIDE CATHOLIC CENTER
    3135 LORAIN AVE
    CLEVE,OH44113
      501 C 3 SUPPORT OF COUNSELORS 9,013
    WOMENSAFE INC
    12041 RAVENNA RD
    CHARDON,OH44024
      501 C 3 CLINICAL SERVICES PROGRAM 12,500
    YWCA MAHONING VALLEY
    25 WEST RAYAN AVE
    YOUNGSTOWN,OH44503
      501C3 WINGS 5,000
    Total .................................bullet 3b 239,323
    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   531110        
    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    
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 367,588  
    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 24,168  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue:
    a2019 TAX REFUND
            352
    bGRANT REFUNDED         3,500
    c2020 TAX PROVISION         403
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   391,756 4,255
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    396,011
    (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
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    with the preparer shown below?
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    Form 990PF Part XV Line 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
    ACHIEVEMENT CENTER FOR CHILDREN4255 NORTHFIELD RD
    HIGHLAND HILLS,OH44128
      501C3 PROGRAM SERVICES 7,500
    ACHIEVEMENT CENTER FOR CHILDREN4255 NORTHFIELD RD
    HIGHLAND HILLS,OH44128
      501C3 PROGRAM SERVICES 7,500
    CLEVELAND PUBLIC THEATRE6415 DETROIT AVE
    CLEVE,OH44102
      501 C 3 Y HAVEN THEATRE PROJECT 11,000
    CLEVELAND RAPE CRISIS CENTER526 SUPERIOR AVE
    CLEVE,OH44114
      501 C 3 TRAUMA AND ADDICTION PROGRAM 18,500
    CLEVELAND RAPE CRISIS CENTER526 SUPERIOR AVE
    CLEVE,OH44114
      501 C 3 TRAUMA AND ADDICTION PROGRAM 10,500
    COLEMAN PROFESSIONAL SERV5982 RHODES RD
    KENT,OH44240
      501 C 3 SCHOOL BASED INTERVENTIONS 10,000
    COLEMAN PROFESSIONAL SERV5982 RHODES RD
    KENT,OH44240
      501 C 3 SCHOOL BASED INTERVENTIONS 10,000
    CORNERSTONE OF HOPE5905 BRECKSVILLE RD
    INDEPENDENCE,OH44131
      501 (C)(3) GREIVING CHILDREN AND TEENS 16,000
    CORNERSTONE OF HOPE5905 BRECKSVILLE RD
    INDEPENDENCE,OH44131
      501 C 3 GREIVING CHILDREN AND TEENS 17,500
    DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CENTERPO BOX 5466
    CLEVELAND,OH44101
      501 C 3 TRAUMA COUNSELING SURVIVORS ABUSE 8,500
    DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CENTERPO BOX 5466
    CLEVELAND,OH44101
      501 C 3 TRAUMA COUNSELING SURVIVORS ABUSE 5,000
    ECUMENICAL SHELTER NETWORK
    OF LAKE COUNTY25 FREEDOM ROAD
    PAINESVILLE,OH44077
      501 C 3 TO RESPOND TO HUMAN HURTS AND HOPES 8,722
    ECUMENICAL SHELTER NETWORK
    OF LAKE COUNTY25 FREEDOM ROAD
    PAINESVILLE,OH44077
      501 C 3 TO RESPOND TO HUMAN HURTS AND HOPES 9,215
    EDNA HOUSE FOR WOMEN2007 WEST 65TH ST
    CLEVELAND,OH44102
      501(C)(3) SOBER LIVING AND EDUCATION 10,000
    EDNA HOUSE FOR WOMEN2007 WEST 65TH ST
    CLEVELAND,OH44102
      501(C)(3) SOBER LIVING AND EDUCATION 10,000
    EDWINS LEADERSHIP & RESTAURANT
    INSTITUTE13101 SHAKER SQUARE
    CLEVELAND,OH44120
      501C3 LEADERSHIP AND RE-ENTRY PROGRAM 12,500
    EDWINS LEADERSHIP & RESTAURANT
    INSTITUTE13101 SHAKER SQUARE
    CLEVELAND,OH44120
      501C3 LEADERSHIP AND RE-ENTRY PROGRAM 12,500
    EPILEPSY ASSOCIATION2831 PROSPECT AVE
    CLEVELAND,OH44115
      501 C 3 SERVING INDIVDUALS IMPACTED BY EPILE 7,500
    EPILEPSY ASSOCIATION2831 PROSPECT AVE
    CLEVELAND,OH44115
      501 C 3 SERVING INDIVDUALS IMPACTED BY EPILE 7,500
    FRONT STEPS HOUSING & SERVICES1545 WEST 25TH ST
    CLEVELAND,OH44113
      501C3 SERVICES FOR HOMELESS 12,500
    HOSPICE OF THE WESTERN RE300 EAST 185
    CLEVE,OH44119
      501 C 3 CONT'D SUPPORT OF SCHOOL CRISIS RESP 12,500
    HOSPICE OF THE WESTERN RE300 EAST 185
    CLEVE,OH44119
      501 C 3 CONT'D SUPPORT OF SCHOOL CRISIS RESP 12,500
    JACK MULHALL CENTER FOR SOBERLIVING4395 ROCKY RIVER DR
    CLEVELAND,OH44135
      501C3 TO SERVE MEN RECOVERING FROM ADDICTI 9,415
    LIFEACT210 BELL ST
    CHAGRIN FALLS,OH44022
      501 C 3 SUICIDE PREVENTION 12,500
    LIFEACT210 BELL ST
    CHAGRIN FALLS,OH44022
      501 C 3 SUICIDE PREVENTION 12,500
    MAY DUGAN CENTER4115 BRIDGE AVE
    CLEVELAND,OH44113
    501C3   HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE 2,575
    NAMI GREATER CLEVELAND212 WEST 25TH ST 600
    CLEVELAND,OH44113
      501 C 3 FAMILY & CONSUMER SUPPORT & EDUCATIO 11,500
    NAMI GREATER CLEVELAND212 WEST 25TH ST 600
    CLEVELAND,OH44113
      501 C 3 FAMILY & CONSUMER SUPPORT & EDUCATIO 11,500
    NEIGHBORHOOD FAMILY PRACTICE3569 RIDGE RD
    CLEVELAND,OH44102
      501C3 PROGRAM SERVICES 12,500
    NEIGHBORHOOD FAMILY PRACTICE3569 RIDGE RD
    CLEVELAND,OH44102
      501C3 PROGRAM SERVICES 12,500
    PROVIDENCE HOUSE2050 WEST 32ND STREET
    CLEVELAND,OH44113
      501 C 3 CRISIS NURSERY 15,000
    PROVIDENCE HOUSE2050 WEST 32ND STREET
    CLEVELAND,OH44113
      501 C 3 CRISIS NURSERY 15,000
    ST VINCENT CHARITY MED CENTER2351 EAST 22ND ST
    CLEVELAND,OH44115
      501 C 3 TREAMENT INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRA 12,500
    ST VINCENT CHARITY MED CENTER2351 EAST 22ND ST
    CLEVELAND,OH44115
      501 C 3 TREAMENT INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRA 12,500
    STELLA MARIS1320 WASHINGTON AVE
    CLEVELAND,OH44113
      501C3 CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TREATMENT 7,500
    THE GRIEFCARE PLACE4499 DARROW RD
    STOW,OH44224
      501 C 3 PROGRAM SERVICES 5,000
    THE GRIEFCARE PLACE4499 DARROW RD
    STOW,OH44224
      501 C 3 PROGRAM SERVICES 4,750
    THE LANTERN12160 TRISKETT RD
    CLEVELAND,OH44111
      501 C 3 RESIDENTIAL CARE PROGRAM 8,500
    THE SALVATION ARMY1710 PROSPECT AVE
    CLEVELAND,OH44115
      501 C 3 LIGHT SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY PROG 23,500
    THE SALVATION ARMY1710 PROSPECT AVE
    CLEVELAND,OH44115
      501 C 3 LIGHT SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY PROG 10,000
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS11000 EUCLID AVE
    MCCO 5062
    CLEVELAND,OH44106
      501 C 3 TELEPSYCHIATRY PILOT PROGRAM 16,000
    WEST SIDE CATHOLIC CENTER3135 LORAIN AVE
    CLEVE,OH44113
      501 C 3 SUPPORT OF COUNSELORS 9,013
    WEST SIDE CATHOLIC CENTER3135 LORAIN AVE
    CLEVE,OH44113
      501 C 3 SUPPORT OF COUNSELORS 9,013
    WOMENSAFE INC12041 RAVENNA RD
    CHARDON,OH44024
      501 C 3 CLINICAL SERVICES PROGRAM 11,000
    WOMENSAFE INC12041 RAVENNA RD
    CHARDON,OH44024
      501 C 3 CLINICAL SERVICES PROGRAM 12,500
    YWCA MAHONING VALLEY25 WEST RAYAN AVE
    YOUNGSTOWN,OH44503
      501C3 WINGS 5,000
    Total ...............................bullet 3a 499,203
    bApproved for future payment
    AMERICAN RED CROSS NE OHIO3747 EUCLID AVE
    CLEVELAND,OH44115
      501C3 EMERGENCY SUPPORT 7,500
    CLEVELAND PUBLIC THEATRE6415 DETROIT AVE
    CLEVE,OH44102
      501 C 3 Y HAVEN THEATRE PROJECT 11,000
    CLEVELAND RAPE CRISIS CENTER526 SUPERIOR AVE
    CLEVE,OH44114
      501 C 3 TRAUMA AND ADDICTION PROGRAM 10,500
    COLEMAN PROFESSIONAL SERV5982 RHODES RD
    KENT,OH44240
      501 C 3 SCHOOL BASED INTERVENTIONS 16,105
    CORNERSTONE OF HOPE5905 BRECKSVILLE RD
    INDEPENDENCE,OH44131
      501 (C)(3) GREIVING CHILDREN AND TEENS 17,500
    CUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE2900 COMMUNITY COLLEGE AV
    CLEVELAND,OH44115
      501C3 EDUCATION ASSISTANCE 2,750
    DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CENTERPO BOX 5466
    CLEVELAND,OH44101
      501 C 3 TRAUMA COUNSELING SURVIVORS ABUSE 5,000
    ECUMENICAL SHELTER NETWORK
    OF LAKE COUNTY25 FREEDOM ROAD
    PAINESVILLE,OH44077
      501 C 3 TO RESPOND TO HUMAN HURTS AND HOPES 9,215
    EDNA HOUSE FOR WOMEN2007 WEST 65TH ST
    CLEVELAND,OH44102
      501(C)(3) SOBER LIVING AND EDUCATION 12,500
    EPILEPSY ASSOCIATION2831 PROSPECT AVE
    CLEVELAND,OH44115
      501 C 3 SERVING INDIVDUALS IMPACTED BY EPILE 10,000
    FRONT STEPS HOUSING AND SERVICES1545 WEST 25TH ST
    CLEVELAND,OH44113
      501C3 SERVICES FOR HOMELESS 12,500
    HOSPICE OF THE WESTERN RE300 EAST 185
    CLEVE,OH44119
      501 C 3 CONT'D SUPPORT OF SCHOOL CRISIS RESP 12,500
    JACK MULHALL CENTER FOR SOBERLIVING4395 ROCKY RIVER DRIVE
    CLEVELAND,OH44135
      501 C 3 TO SERVE MEN RECOVERING FROM ADDICTI 9,415
    LIFEACT210 BELL ST
    CHAGRIN FALLS,OH44022
      501 C 3 SUICIDE PREVENTION 12,500
    MAY DUGAN CENTER4115 BRIDGE AVE
    CLEVELAND,OH44113
      501 C 3 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE 2,575
    NAMI GREATER CLEVELAND212 WEST 25TH ST 600
    CLEVELAND,OH44113
      501 C 3 FAMILY & CONSUMER SUPPORT & EDUCATIO 11,250
    NEWBRIDGE PLACE645 WOOSTER ST
    LODI,OH44254
      501C3 PROMOTE MENTAL WELL BEING 12,500
    ST VINCENT CHARITY MED CENTER2351 EAST 22ND ST
    CLEVELAND,OH44115
      501 C 3 TREAMENT INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRA 15,000
    STELLA MARIS1320 WASHINGTON AVE
    CLEVELAND,OH44113
      501 C 3 CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TREATMENT 7,500
    THE GRIEFCARE PLACE4499 DARROW RD
    STOW,OH44224
      501 C 3 PROGRAM SERVICES 5,000
    THE SALVATION ARMY1710 PROSPECT AVE
    CLEVELAND,OH44115
      501 C 3 LIGHT SUBSTAND ABUSE RECOVERY PROG 10,000
    WEST SIDE CATHOLIC CENTER3135 LORAIN AVE
    CLEVE,OH44113
      501 C 3 SUPPORT OF COUNSELORS 9,013
    WOMENSAFE INC12041 RAVENNA RD
    CHARDON,OH44024
      501 C 3 CLINICAL SERVICES PROGRAM 12,500
    YWCA MAHONING VALLEY25 WEST RAYAN AVE
    YOUNGSTOWN,OH44503
      501C3 WINGS 5,000
    Total ................................bullet 3b 239,323

    TY 2020 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    RIDGECLIFF FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    34-1671405
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTANT CHARGE 4,925 1,231   3,694

    TY 2020 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    RIDGECLIFF FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    34-1671405
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    CORPORATE STOCK    

    TY 2020 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    RIDGECLIFF FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    34-1671405
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    MONEY MARKET FUNDS AT COST 288,538 288,538
    MUTUAL FUNDS AT COST 8,227,380 9,747,168

    TY 2020 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    RIDGECLIFF FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    34-1671405
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXPENSES        
    OFFICE EXPENSE 1,568 784   784
    INSURANCE 2,220     2,220
    WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT 5,445     5,445
    MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE - ADJUS 393      
    OFFICE SUPPORT 3,770 1,885   1,885
    BANK CHARGES & FEES 219 219    
    DONATIONS 20,000     20,000


    TY 2020 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    RIDGECLIFF FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    34-1671405
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    2019 TAX REFUND 352   352
    GRANT REFUNDED 3,500   3,500
    2020 TAX PROVISION 403   403


    TY 2020 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    RIDGECLIFF FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    34-1671405
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    ACCRUED FEDERAL EXCISE TAX    


    TY 2020 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    RIDGECLIFF FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    34-1671405
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    TRUSTEE FEES 10,350 9,522   828
    INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES 200 200    
    CHARITY REGISTRATION 375     375


    TY 2020 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    RIDGECLIFF FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    34-1671405
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    OHIO FEE        
    OHIO ANNUAL REG FEE        
    2019 EXCISE TAX PAID        
    2018 EXCISE TAX ACCRUAL        
    2020 EXCISE TAX PAID 7,900