Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2020
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2020, or tax year beginning 01-01-2020 , and ending 12-31-2020
Name of foundation
THE GEORGE L SHIELDS FOUNDATION INC
C/O ROBERT M REINER TREASURER
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)4416 EAST WEST HIGHWAY4TH FLOOR
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
BETHESDA, MD208144568
A Employer identification number

52-1851638
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(301) 634-3125
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$33,538,384
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 117,876 117,876  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 391,175 391,175  
5a Gross rents............ 410,031 410,031  
b Net rental income or (loss) 407,985
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 371,309
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 6,454,275
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 371,309
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)....... 64,394 0  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 1,354,785 1,290,391  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 57,000 28,500   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... 104,580 10,458   0
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... 26,159 13,080   0
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... 54,043 10,737   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... 250,666 231,420   0
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 492,448 294,195   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 1,910,700 1,910,700
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 2,403,148 294,195   1,910,700
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -1,048,363
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 996,196
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2020)
Form 990-PF (2020)
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............. 270,826 10,000 10,000
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 1,403,349 1,239,208 1,239,208
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 657,508 Click to see attachment611,363 643,170
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 16,772,321 Click to see attachment16,985,014 23,220,032
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 1,774,341 Click to see attachment1,851,339 2,074,288
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet2,776,000
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet   2,776,000 2,776,000 4,499,000
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 3,181,661 Click to see attachment2,315,096 1,852,686
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment377 Click to see attachment0 Click to see attachment0
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 26,836,383 25,788,020 33,538,384
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 0 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions...........    
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 0 0
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 26,836,383 25,788,020
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 26,836,383 25,788,020
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 26,836,383 25,788,020
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
26,836,383
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-1,048,363
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
25,788,020
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
25,788,020
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 CAPITAL GAIN DISTRIBUTIONS P 2001-01-01 2020-12-31
b AMERIPRISE 879 P 2001-01-01 2020-12-31
c AMERIPRISE 879 P 2001-01-01 2020-12-31
d AMERIPRISE 247 P 2001-01-01 2020-12-31
e AMERIPRISE 247 P 2001-01-01 2020-12-31
AMERIPRISE 790 P 2001-01-01 2020-12-31
AMERIPRISE 790 P 2001-01-01 2020-12-31
AMERIPRISE 543 P 2001-01-01 2020-12-31
AMERIPRISE 543 P 2001-01-01 2020-12-31
AMERIPRISE 937 P 2001-01-01 2020-12-31
AMERIPRISE 937 P 2001-01-01 2020-12-31
AMERIPRISE -MARKET DISCOUNT P 2001-01-01 2020-12-31
UBS P 2001-01-01 2020-12-31
MORGAN STANLEY 357 P 2001-01-01 2020-12-31
MORGAN STANLEY 357 WASH SALE P 2001-01-01 2020-12-31
MORGAN STANLEY 358 P 2001-01-01 2020-12-31
MORGAN STANLEY 359 P 2001-01-01 2020-12-31
MORGAN STANLEY 359 WASH SALE P 2001-01-01 2020-12-31
MORGAN STANLEY 360 P 2001-01-01 2020-12-31
MORGAN STANLEY 360 WASH SALE P 2001-01-01 2020-12-31
MORGAN STANLEY 627 P 2001-01-01 2020-12-31
MORGAN STANLEY 156369 P 2001-01-01 2020-12-31
MORGAN STANLEY 022123 P 2001-01-01 2020-12-31
MERRILL LYNCH 013 P 2001-01-01 2020-12-31
MERRILL LYNCH 013 MARKET DISCOUNT P 2001-01-01 2020-12-31
MERRILL LYNCH 014 P 2001-01-01 2020-12-31
MERRILL LYNCH 015 P 2001-01-01 2020-12-31
MERRILL LYNCH 015 WASH SALE P 2001-01-01 2020-12-31
MERRILL LYNCH 016 P 2001-01-01 2020-12-31
MERRILL LYNCH 016 WASH SALE P 2001-01-01 2020-12-31
MERRILL LYNCH 017 P 2001-01-01 2020-12-31
MERRILL LYNCH 018 P 2001-01-01 2020-12-31
MERRILL LYNCH 218 P 2001-01-01 2020-12-31
AMERIPRISE 922 P 2001-01-01 2020-12-31
AMERIPRISE 922 P 2001-01-01 2020-12-31
(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 24,288 0   24,288
b 17,267 0 11,538 5,729
c 224,714 0 208,466 16,248
d 420,430 0 403,228 17,202
e 207,225 0 173,758 33,467
48,250 0 44,340 3,910
550,590 0 408,512 142,078
30,883 0 41,624 -10,741
296,441 0 307,372 -10,931
72,767 0 73,041 -274
281,541 0 270,616 10,925
    216 -216
747,137 0 600,094 147,043
329,978 0 334,559 -4,581
9,767 0   9,767
358,115 0 359,149 -1,034
263,923 0 263,553 370
202 0   202
444,243 0 516,054 -71,811
5,463 0   5,463
228,737 0 200,152 28,585
300,000 0 298,189 1,811
224,918 0 227,502 -2,584
398,319 0 388,848 9,471
    541 -541
153,483 0 97,330 56,153
127,834 0 126,933 901
115 0   115
107,762 0 75,713 32,049
21 0   21
104,521 0 115,074 -10,553
136,456 0 145,627 -9,171
218,712 0 278,375 -59,663
18,000 0 18,366 -366
102,173 0 94,196 7,977
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       24,288
b       5,729
c       16,248
d       17,202
e       33,467
      3,910
      142,078
      -10,741
      -10,931
      -274
      10,925
      -216
      147,043
      -4,581
      9,767
      -1,034
      370
      202
      -71,811
      5,463
      28,585
      1,811
      -2,584
      9,471
      -541
      56,153
      901
      115
      32,049
      21
      -10,553
      -9,171
      -59,663
      -366
      7,977
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 2 371,309
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,..........................
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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 13,847
c All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 13,847
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 13,847
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2020 estimated tax payments and 2019 overpayment credited to 2020 6a 62,756
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 25,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 87,756
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 73,909
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2021 estimated taxBullet73,909 RefundedBullet 11 0
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
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)
    bulletDC
    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 .Click to see attachment
    8b
     
    No
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2020 or the taxable year beginning in 2020? See the instructions for Part XIV.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV .............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletROBERT M REINER TREASURER Telephone no.bullet (301) 634-3125

    Located atbullet4416 EAST WEST HIGHWAY 4TH FLOORBETHESDAMD ZIP+4bullet208144568
    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
    ANN SCHEIN CARLYSS PRES & DIRECTOR
    5.00
    45,000 0 0
    4416 EAST WEST HIGHWAY 4TH FLOOR
    BETHESDA,MD208144568
    ROBERT M REINER SECRETARY/TREAS
    5.00
    0 0 0
    4416 EAST WEST HIGHWAY 4TH FLOOR
    BETHESDA,MD208144568
    BRUCE MACDONALD DIRECTOR
    2.00
    4,000 0 0
    4416 EAST WEST HIGHWAY 4TH FLOOR
    BETHESDA,MD208144568
    CAROLYN MOORE DIRECTOR
    2.00
    4,000 0 0
    4416 EAST WEST HIGHWAY 4TH FLOOR
    BETHESDA,MD208144568
    ROBERT BRENENGEN DIRECTOR
    2.00
    4,000 0 0
    4416 EAST WEST HIGHWAY 4TH FLOOR
    BETHESDA,MD208144568
    ERMA MEDGYESY DIRECTOR
    2.00
    0 0 0
    4416 EAST WEST HIGHWAY 4TH FLOOR
    BETHESDA,MD208144568
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position
    (c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation
    (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 7
    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
    SELZER GURVITCH RABIN WERTHEIMER & POLOTT LEGAL SERVICES 104,580
    4416 EAST WEST HIGHWAY
    BETHESDA,MD20814
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1  
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 8
    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
    25,105,274
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    1,249,311
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    4,499,000
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    30,853,585
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    30,853,585
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    462,804
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    30,390,781
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    1,519,539
    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
    1,519,539
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2020 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    13,847
    b
    Income tax for 2020. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    13,847
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    1,505,692
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    1,505,692
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    1,505,692
    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
    1,910,700
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    1,910,700
    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
    1,910,700
    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 1,505,692
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2020:
    a Enter amount for 2019 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2020:
    a From 2015......  
    b From 2016......  
    c From 2017......  
    d From 2018......  
    e From 2019...... 266,865
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 266,865
    4Qualifying distributions for 2020 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 1,910,700
    a Applied to 2019, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....
    0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........
    0
    d Applied to 2020 distributable amount..... 1,505,692
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 405,008
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2020. 0 0
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 671,873
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........
    0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......
    0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........
    0
    e Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............
    0
    f Undistributed income for 2020. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2021 ..........
    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) .......
    0
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2015 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...
    0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2021.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
    671,873
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2016....  
    b Excess from 2017....  
    c Excess from 2018....  
    d Excess from 2019.... 266,865
    e Excess from 2020.... 405,008
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2020, enter the date of the ruling....... bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........
    Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2020 (b) 2019 (c) 2018 (d) 2017
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....
             
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........
             
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....
             
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)
             
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...
             
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....
             
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....
             
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization
             
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    Foundation
    status of
    recipient
    Purpose of grant or
    contribution
    Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    ADVOCATES FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES
    216 ABRECHT PLACE
    FREDERICK,MD21701
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 10,000
    ALLIANCE FOR CHOICE IN EDUCATION
    5251 DTC PARKWAY SUITE 1150
    GREENWOOD VILLAGE,CO80111
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 15,000
    ANACOSTIA RIVERKEEPER INC
    515 M STREET SE SUITE 218
    WASHINGTON,DC20003
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 25,000
    ARRUPE JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL
    4343 UTICA STREET
    DENVER,CO80212
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 30,000
    ART STUDENTS LEAGUE OF DENVER
    200 GRANT STREET
    DENVER,CO80203
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 5,000
    ASTRAL ARTISTIC SERVICES
    230 S BROAD STREET SUITE 300
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19102
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 10,000
    AUDUBON CANYON RANCH
    4900 SHORELINE HIGHWAY ONE
    STINSON BEACH,CA94970
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 20,000
    AUDUBON SOCIETY OF GREATER DENVER
    9308 S WADSWORTH BOULEVARD
    LITTLETON,CO80128
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 3,000
    BIODYNAMIC FARMING & GARDENING ASSOC
    PO BOX 557
    EAST TROY,WI53120
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 2,000
    BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK
    PO BOX 3508
    FREDERICK,MD21705
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 20,000
    BRAIDED RIVER
    1001 SW KLICKITAT WAY SUITE 201
    SEATTLE,WA98134
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 4,000
    CANAL COMMUNITY ALLIANCE
    91 LARKSPUR STREET
    SAN RAFAEL,CA94901
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 20,000
    CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION
    6 HERNDON AVENUE
    ANNAPOLIS,MD21403
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 100,000
    CHICAGO JESUIT ACADEMY
    5058 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD
    CHICAGO,IL606444324
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 20,000
    CHICAGO LIGHTS
    126 E CHESTNUT STREET
    CHICAGO,IL60611
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 20,000
    CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
    801 ROEDER ROAD SUITE 300
    SILVER SPRING,MD20910
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 50,000
    CIVIC ORCHESTRA OF CHICAGO
    220 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE
    CHICAGO,IL60604
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 20,000
    COLORADO SKI AND SNOWBOARD MUSEUM
    231 SOUTH FRONTAGE ROAD EAST
    VAIL,CO81657
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 10,000
    CROHN'S & COLITIS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA INC
    2202 18TH STREET NW SUITE 116
    WASHINGTON,DC20009
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 5,000
    DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS USA
    40 RECTOR STREET 16TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10006
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 50,000
    EARTH CONSERVATION CORPS
    2000 HALF STREET SW
    WASHINGTON,DC20024
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 100,000
    EMBASSY SERIES
    9521 SEMINOLE STREET
    SILVER SPRING,MD20901
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 15,000
    EQUAL JUSTICE AMERICA
    13540 E BOUNDARY RD STE 204
    MIDLOTHIAN,VA23112
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 3,000
    EXPLORING THE METROPOLIS INC
    16104 JAMAICA AVENUE 5TH FLOOR
    JAMAICA,NY11432
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 17,500
    FAMILY HOMESTEAD
    PO BOX 40186
    DENVER,CO80204
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 3,000
    FEEDING AMERICA
    PO BOX 96749
    WASHINGTON,DC20090
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 5,000
    FIRST RESPONDERS CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION
    38 EAST 32ND STREET SUITE 602
    NEW YORK,NY10016
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 5,000
    FOOD BANK OF THE ROCKIES
    10700 E 45TH AVENUE
    DENVER,CO80239
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 10,000
    FRANCISCAN OUTREACH
    717B W 18TH STREET
    CHICAGO,IL60616
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 20,000
    FREDERICK COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC
    7932 OPOSSUMTOWN PIKE
    FREDERICK,MD21702
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 70,000
    FREDERICK RESCUE MISSION
    419 WEST SOUTH STREET
    FREDERICK,MD21701
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 200,000
    FRIENDS OF THE BOUNDARY WATERS WILDERNESS
    401 N THIRD STREET SUITE 290
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55401
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 2,000
    GEORGE WASHINGTON'S MOUNT VERNON
    PO BOX 110
    MOUNT VERNON,VA22121
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 25,000
    GIRLS INC
    626 WASHINGTON AVENUE
    HAGERSTOWN,MD21740
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 5,000
    GLIDE MEM U METHODIST CHURCH
    330 ELLIS STREET
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94102
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 10,000
    HABITAT FOR HUMANITY EAST BAY
    2619 BROADWAY
    OAKLAND,CA94612
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 20,000
    HANDICAPPED CHILDREN OF AFGANISTAN
    4695 SOUTH MONACO STREET
    DENVER,CO80237
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 30,000
    HAVE DREAMS
    515 BUSSE HIGHWAY SUITE 150
    PARK RIDGE,IL60068
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 20,000
    HEADSTRONG PROJECT INC
    655 MADISON AVENUE 18TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10065
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 15,000
    HEARTLY HOUSE INC
    PO BOX 857
    FREDERICK,MD21705
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 25,000
    HERITAGE FREDERICK
    24 EAST CHURCH STREET
    FREDERICK,MD21701
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 3,200
    HIGHLINE CANAL CONSERVANCY
    915 SOUTH PEARL STREET
    DENVER,CO80209
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 20,000
    HOOD COLLEGE
    401 ROSEMONT AVE
    FREDERICK,MD21701
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 25,000
    HOPE CONNECTIONS FOR CANCER SUPPORT
    10100 LAUREATE WAY
    BETHESDA,MD20814
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 4,000
    JEWISH FOUNDATION FOR GROUP HOMES INC
    1500 EAST JEFFERSON STREET
    ROCKVILLE,MD20852
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 3,500
    LAW COLLEGE ASSOCIATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
    1145 N MOUNTAIN AVENUE
    TUCSON,AZ85719
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 4,000
    LAWSON HOUSE FOR LIFE DEVELOPMENT
    30 W CHICAGO AVENUE
    CHICAGO,IL60654
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 25,000
    LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY
    954 W WASHINGTON BLVD SUITE 305
    CHICAGO,IL60607
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 10,000
    LONG ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    900 WALT WHITMAN ROAD SUITE 205
    MELVILLE,NY11747
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 50,000
    MANNES COLLEGE THE NEW SCHOOL OF MUSIC
    79TH FIFTH AVENUE 17TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10003
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 10,000
    MARYLAND ENSEMBLE THEATER
    31 W PATRICK STREET
    FREDERICK,MD21701
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 5,000
    MARYLAND LEADERSHIP SEMINAR FOUNDATION
    1133 DULANEY GATE CIRCLE
    COCKEYSVILLE,MD21030
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 3,000
    MARYLAND LEGAL AID
    22 S MARKET ST SUITE 11
    FREDERICK,MD21701
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 10,000
    MAXFUND ANIMAL ADOPTION CENTER
    720 WEST 10TH AVENUE
    DENVER,CO80204
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 10,000
    MEALS OF MARIN
    185 NORTH REDWOOD DR SUITE 140
    SAN RAFAEL,CA94903
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 15,000
    MEALS ON WHEELS CHICAGO
    314 W SUPERIOR STREET SUITE 300
    CHICAGO,IL60654
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 10,000
    METROPOLITAN FAMILY SERVICES
    ONE NORTH DEARBORN SUITE 1000
    CHICAGO,IL606024322
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 15,000
    MICHIGAN TECH UNIVERSITY
    1400 TOWNSEND DRIVE
    HOUGHTON,MO49931
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 5,000
    MILE HIGH UNITED WAY
    PO BOX 5547
    DENVER,CO80217
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 5,000
    MIRIAM'S KITCHEN
    2401 VIRGINIA AVENUE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20037
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 15,000
    MISSION OF MERCY
    22 SOUTH MARKET STREET SUITE 6D
    FREDERICK,MD21701
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 25,000
    NATHAN YIP FOUNDATION
    6295 GREENWOOD PLAZA BLVD SUITE 100
    GREENWOOD VILLAGE,CO80111
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 5,000
    NAVAJO NATION
    PO BOX 3150
    WINDOW ROCK,AZ86515
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 5,000
    PEABODY INSTITUTE
    1 EAST MOUNT VERNON PLACE
    BALITMORE,MD21202
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 20,000
    PHOENIX FOUNDATION OF MARYLAND INC
    PO BOX 4193
    FREDERICK,MD21705
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 25,000
    POTOMAC CONSERVANCY
    962 WAYNE AVENUE SUITE 540
    SILVER SPRING,MD20910
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 25,000
    PROJECT ANGEL HEART
    4950 WASHINGTON STREET
    DENVER,CO80216
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 10,000
    PROJECT MUSIC HEALS US INC
    PO BOX 5441
    RENO,NV89513
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 20,000
    RAY OF HOPE CANCER FOUNDATION
    1385 S COLORADO BLVD SUITE 714
    DENVER,CO80222
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 45,000
    REBUILDING TOGETHER MONTGOMERY CO
    18225-A FLOWER HILL WAY
    GAITHERSBURG,MD20879
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 2,000
    RIVERSIDE SYMPHONY
    225 WEST 99TH STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10025
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 10,000
    RUSSIAN RIVERKEEPER
    PO BOX 1335
    HEALDSBURG,CA95448
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 3,000
    SAINT SEBASTIAN PROJECT DENVER
    9816 E CRESTLINE CIRCLE
    GREENWOOD VILLAGE,CO80111
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 10,000
    SAMARITAN'S PURSE
    PO BOX 3000
    BOONE,NC28607
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 10,000
    SF-MARIN COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
    900 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94107
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 32,000
    SINGING IN SICILIY INC
    14 E MT VERNON PLACE APT 303
    BALTIMORE,MD21202
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 7,500
    SOME
    71 O STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 15,000
    SOUTHEAST VENTURA COUNTY YMCA
    31105 EAST THOUSAND OAKS BLVD
    WESTLAKE VILLAGE,CA91362
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 10,000
    SPRINGS RECOVERY CONNECTION
    1930 COLORADO AVENUE SUITE 300
    COLORADO SPRINGS,CO80904
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 5,000
    SUNBURST PROJECTS
    2143 HURLEY WAY SUITE 240
    SACRAMENTO,CA95825
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 8,000
    TAHIRIH JUSTICE CENTER
    6402 ARLINGTON BLVD SUITE 300
    FALLS CHURCH,VA22042
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 50,000
    TALL TALES RANCH
    6311 SOUTH GRANT DRIVE
    CENTENNIAL,CO80121
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 5,000
    THE CHICAGO HELP INITIATIVE
    440 NORTH WELLSSUITE 440
    CHICAGO,IL60654
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 10,000
    THE COLORADO SYMPHONY
    1000 14TH STREET 15
    DENVER,CO80202
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 15,000
    THE HOLTON FUND
    7303 RIVER ROAD
    BETHESDA,MD20817
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 20,000
    THE HOMELESS GARDEN PROJECT
    PO BOX 617
    SANTA CRUZ,CA95061
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 20,000
    THE JOSHUA SCHOOL
    2303 E DARTMOUTH AVENUE
    ENGLEWOOD,CO80113
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 5,000
    THE JUILLIARD SCHOOL
    60 LINCOLN CENTER PLAZA
    NEW YORK,NY10023
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 30,000
    THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
    425 BARLOW PLACE SUITE 100
    BETHESDA,MD20814
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 50,000
    THE PATRICK & SHIRLEY RYAN OPERA CENTER
    20 N WACKER DRIVE SUITE 860
    CHICAGO,IL60606
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 20,000
    THE SHEDD AQUARIUM
    1200S LAKE SHORE DRIVE
    CHICAGO,IL60605
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 10,000
    THRESHOLDS
    4101 NORTH RAVENSWOOD AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60613
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 30,000
    TRIPS FOR KIDS
    610 4TH STREET
    SAN RAFAEL,CA94901
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 6,000
    UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
    3451 WALNUT STREET ROOM 433
    PHILADEPHIA,PA19104
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 5,000
    WARD 8 WOODS CONSERVANCY INC
    3214 11TH PLACE SE
    WASHINGTON,DC20032
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 10,000
    WILD ANIMAL SANCTUARY
    1946 COUNTY ROAD 53
    KEENSBURG,CO80643
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 40,000
    SHIP OF FREDERICK COUNTY
    PO BOX 1629
    FREDERICK,MD21702
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 5,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 1,910,700
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code
    (b)
    Amount
    (c)
    Exclusion code
    (d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
    investments ...........
        14 117,876  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 391,175  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....     16 407,985  
    6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............
        18 371,309  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue:
    aSECURITIES SETTLEMENTS
      240 14    
    bPARTNERSHIP INC. FROM K-1   58,350 14    
    cAMERIPRISE OTHER INCOME   5,174 14    
    dMERRILL LYNCH OTHER INCOME   630 14    
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 64,394 1,288,345 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    1,352,739
    (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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    TY 2020 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE GEORGE L SHIELDS FOUNDATION INC
     
    C/O ROBERT M REINER TREASURER
    EIN:
    52-1851638
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LINTON SHAFER WARFIELD & GARRETT, P.A. 26,159 13,080   0

    TY 2020 ExplnOfNonFilingWithAGStmt
    Name:
    THE GEORGE L SHIELDS FOUNDATION INC
     
    C/O ROBERT M REINER TREASURER
    EIN:
    52-1851638
    Statement:
    DC NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO FILE A COPY OF THEIR TAX RETURN WITH THE OFFICE OF TAX AND REVENUE.

    TY 2020 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    THE GEORGE L SHIELDS FOUNDATION INC
     
    C/O ROBERT M REINER TREASURER
    EIN:
    52-1851638
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    CORPORATE BONDS 1,851,339 2,074,288

    TY 2020 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    THE GEORGE L SHIELDS FOUNDATION INC
     
    C/O ROBERT M REINER TREASURER
    EIN:
    52-1851638
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    CORPORATE COMMON STOCKS 12,938,025 19,042,523
    MUTUAL AND HEDGE FUNDS 4,046,989 4,177,509

    TY 2020 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    THE GEORGE L SHIELDS FOUNDATION INC
     
    C/O ROBERT M REINER TREASURER
    EIN:
    52-1851638
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    611,363
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    643,170
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


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


    0


    TY 2020 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    THE GEORGE L SHIELDS FOUNDATION INC
     
    C/O ROBERT M REINER TREASURER
    EIN:
    52-1851638
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    OTHER INVESTMENTS AT COST 1,414,499 894,519
    CERTIFICATES AT COST 900,597 958,167

    TY 2020 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE GEORGE L SHIELDS FOUNDATION INC
     
    C/O ROBERT M REINER TREASURER
    EIN:
    52-1851638
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    SELZER GURVITCH 104,580 10,458   0


    TY 2020 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    THE GEORGE L SHIELDS FOUNDATION INC
     
    C/O ROBERT M REINER TREASURER
    EIN:
    52-1851638
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    ACCRUED INCOME RECEIVABLE 377 0 0


    TY 2020 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    THE GEORGE L SHIELDS FOUNDATION INC
     
    C/O ROBERT M REINER TREASURER
    EIN:
    52-1851638
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INSURANCE 2,198 220   0
    BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING EXP. 16,727 167   0
    BROKERS' MANAGEMENT FEES 202,599 202,599   0
    PARTNERSHIP DEDUCTIONS FROM K-1 26,381 26,381   0
    PENALTY 715 7   0
    MANAGEMENT FEES 2,046 2,046   0


    TY 2020 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    THE GEORGE L SHIELDS FOUNDATION INC
     
    C/O ROBERT M REINER TREASURER
    EIN:
    52-1851638
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    SECURITIES SETTLEMENTS 240 0 240
    PARTNERSHIP INC. FROM K-1 58,350 0 58,350
    AMERIPRISE OTHER INCOME 5,174 0 5,174
    MERRILL LYNCH OTHER INCOME 630 0 630


    TY 2020 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    THE GEORGE L SHIELDS FOUNDATION INC
     
    C/O ROBERT M REINER TREASURER
    EIN:
    52-1851638
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAXES 9,430 9,430   0
    PAYROLL TAXES 2,613 1,307   0
    TAX ON INVESTMENT INCOME 42,000 0   0