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
ADLER SCHERMER FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)210 LAKE AVENUE
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
ASPEN, CO81611
A Employer identification number

84-1210699
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(970) 544-0421
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$5,218,120J 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 365 365  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 71,835 71,835  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 171,325
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 2,062,015
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 171,325
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 243,525 243,525  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 638 478   160
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 5,000 3,750   1,250
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 35,281 35,281   0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 1,424 1,424   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 1 1   0
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 42,344 40,934   1,410
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 285,578 285,578
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 327,922 40,934   286,988
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -84,397
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 202,591
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2020)
Form 990-PF (2020)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 51,817 122,253 122,253
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)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 792,567 Click to see attachment1,043,907 1,043,907
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).......... 3,982,826 Click to see attachment4,051,960 4,051,960
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) 4,827,210 5,218,120 5,218,120
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........... 4,827,210 5,218,120
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)..... 4,827,210 5,218,120
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 4,827,210 5,218,120
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
4,827,210
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-84,397
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
475,307
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
5,218,120
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
5,218,120
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Form 990-PF (2020)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES (76005)      
b PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES (03004)      
c CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS P    
d
e
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 144,304   79,053 65,251
b 1,906,865   1,811,637 95,228
c 10,846     10,846
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       65,251
b       95,228
c       10,846
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 171,325
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 2,816
c All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 2,816
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 2,816
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2020 estimated tax payments and 2019 overpayment credited to 2020 6a 2,870
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 3,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 5,870
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 3,054
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2021 estimated taxBullet3,054 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)
    bulletCO
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2020 or the taxable year beginning in 2020? See the instructions for Part XIV.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV .............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletJPMORGAN CHASE BANK Telephone no.bullet (855) 249-1276

    Located atbulletCHASE TOWER 21 SOUTH CLARK STREET42ND FLOORCHICAGOIL ZIP+4bullet60603
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2020, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16   No
    See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
    country bullet
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
    1b
     
     
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2020?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2020, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2020?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2020 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2020.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2020?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    Yes
    No
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .................
    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    BETTY A SCHERMER DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    13500 NORTH RANCHO VISTOSO
    SPLENDIDO 517
    TUCSON,AZ85755
    LLOYD G SCHERMER DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    13500 NORTH RANCHO VISTOSO
    SPLENDIDO 517
    TUCSON,AZ85755
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1  
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    4,659,022
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    87,456
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    4,746,478
    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
    4,746,478
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    71,197
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    4,675,281
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    233,764
    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
    233,764
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2020 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    2,816
    b
    Income tax for 2020. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    2,816
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    230,948
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    230,948
    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
    230,948
    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
    286,988
    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
    286,988
    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
    286,988
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
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    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2019     		(c)
    2019     		(d)
    2020
    1 Distributable amount for 2020 from Part XI, line 7 230,948
    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...... 48,417
    b From 2016...... 1,112,846
    c From 2017...... 45,129
    d From 2018...... 76,700
    e From 2019...... 302,885
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 1,585,977
    4Qualifying distributions for 2020 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 286,988
    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..... 230,948
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 56,040
    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 1,642,017
    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) ...     		48,417
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2021.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		1,593,600
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2016.... 1,112,846
    b Excess from 2017.... 45,129
    c Excess from 2018.... 76,700
    d Excess from 2019.... 302,885
    e Excess from 2020.... 56,040
    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).)
    BETTY A SCHERMER
    LLOYD G SCHERMER
    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
    AMAZON BIODIVERSITY CENTER
    PO BOX 96503 PMB 42410
    WASHINGTON,DC20090     		NONE PC GENERAL FUNDS 10,000
    ANDERSON RANCH ARTS CENTER
    5263 OWL CREEK ROAD
    SNOWMASS VILLAGE,CO81615     		NONE PC GENERAL FUNDS 6,000
    ARIZONA DAILY STAR SPORTSMEN'S FUND
    PO BOX 16141
    TUCSON,AZ85732     		NONE PC SEND A KID TO CAMP FUND 300
    ARIZONA-SONORA DESERT MUSEUM
    2021 NORTH KINNEY ROAD
    TUCSON,AZ85743     		NONE PC GENERAL FUNDS 500
    ASPEN CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (ACES)
    100 PUPPY SMITH STREET
    ASPEN,CO81611     		NONE PC NATURALIST INTERNSHIP PROGRAM & 50TH ANNIVERSARY CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 15,000
    ASPEN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    455 GOLD RIVERS COURT SUITE 515
    BASALT,CO81621     		NONE PC HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE FUND 10,000
    ASPEN JEWISH CONGREGATION
    77 MEADOWOOD DRIVE
    ASPEN,CO81611     		NONE PC GENERAL FUNDS 2,500
    ASPEN MUSIC FESTIVAL & SCHOOL
    225 MUSIC SCHOOL ROAD
    ASPEN,CO81611     		NONE PC ANNUAL FUND 35,000
    COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA
    3003 SOUTH COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
    TUCSON,AZ85713     		NONE PC GENERAL FUNDS 1,000
    COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA
    5049 EAST BROADWAY BLVD SUITE 201
    TUCSON,AZ85711     		NONE PC SPLENDIDO RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND 100
    CONGREGATION B'NAI AMOONA
    324 SOUTH MASON ROAD
    ST LOUIS,MO63141     		NONE PC GENERAL FUNDS 228
    HARVARD UNIVERSITY
    124 MOUNT AUBURN STREET
    CAMBRIDGE,MA02138     		NONE PC HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL FUND 1,000
    MARY INSTITUTE AND SAINT LOUIS COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL (MICDS)
    101 NORTH WARSON ROAD
    ST LOUIS,MO63124     		NONE PC GENERAL FUNDS 1,000
    NAHANT MARSH EDUCATION CENTER
    4220 WAPELLO AVENUE
    DAVENPORT,IA52802     		NONE PC GENERAL FUNDS 75,000
    QUAD CITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
    327 BRADY STREET
    DAVENPORT,IA52801     		NONE PC ANNUAL FUND 1,000
    ROCKY MOUNTAIN PUBLIC MEDIA
    1089 BANNOCK STREET
    DENVER,CO80204     		NONE PC GENERAL FUNDS 250
    STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOUNDATION
    1 WEST PARK ROAD
    IOWA CITY,IA52242     		NONE PC LLOYD AND BETTY SCHERMER CORNEA EXCELLENCE FUND 85,000
    TEMPLE EMANUEL
    1115 MISSISSIPPI AVENUE
    DAVENPORT,IA52803     		NONE PC GENERAL FUNDS 10,300
    THE ASPEN INSTITUTE
    2300 N STREET NW SUITE 700
    WASHINGTON,DC20037     		NONE PC GENERAL FUNDS 15,000
    THE CONSCIOUS KID
    9226 REGENTS ROAD APT L
    LA JOLLA,CA92037     		NONE PC GENERAL FUNDS 200
    THE LAND INSTITUTE
    2440 EAST WATER WELL ROAD
    SALINA,KS67401     		NONE PC GENERAL FUNDS 15,000
    THE MOOG CENTER FOR DEAF EDUCATION
    12300 SOUTH FORTY DRIVE
    ST LOUIS,MO63141     		NONE PC NEW ADDITION 1,200
    Total .................................bullet 3a 285,578
    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 ...........     		    14 365  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 71,835  
    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 ............     		    18 171,325  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 243,525 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    243,525
    (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:
    ADLER SCHERMER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    84-1210699
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    RSM US LLP 5,000 3,750   1,250

    TY 2020 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    ADLER SCHERMER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    84-1210699
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES 22,744 22,744
    ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING 7,215 7,215
    ALPHABET (CLASS C) 12,263 12,263
    AMAZON.COM 9,771 9,771
    AMPHENOL 10,331 10,331
    ANALOG DEVICES 15,512 15,512
    ANAPLAN 4,383 4,383
    APPLE 14,331 14,331
    ASML HOLDINGS 12,681 12,681
    ATLASSIAN 6,081 6,081
    AUTODESK 6,717 6,717
    BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON HOLDINGS 9,503 9,503
    CARDLYTICS 7,281 7,281
    COSTAR GROUP 2,773 2,773
    CREE 7,201 7,201
    DEXCOM 6,285 6,285
    DOCUSIGN 5,557 5,557
    ELASTIC 9,645 9,645
    ENPHASE ENERGY 12,634 12,634
    ENTEGRIS 8,265 8,265
    EQUINIX 5,713 5,713
    FACEBOOK 15,843 15,843
    HUBSPOT 10,704 10,704
    INPHI 9,789 9,789
    INTUIT 7,217 7,217
    KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES 4,887 4,887
    LAM RESEARCH 15,585 15,585
    LEE ENTERPRISES 404,082 404,082
    LEMONADE 9,555 9,555
    LYFT 13,019 13,019
    MATCH GROUP 13,909 13,909
    MERCADOLIBRE 11,727 11,727
    MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY 11,463 11,463
    MICRON TECHNOLOGY 14,284 14,284
    MICROSOFT 10,454 10,454
    MKS INSTRUMENTS 9,930 9,930
    MONGODB 8,976 8,976
    MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS 7,691 7,691
    NETFLIX 5,407 5,407
    NVIDIA 11,488 11,488
    OKTA 7,882 7,882
    PAYPAL HOLDINGS 15,223 15,223
    QUALCOMM 13,711 13,711
    RINGCENTRAL 9,095 9,095
    ROKU 3,652 3,652
    SALESFORCE.COM 6,231 6,231
    SERVICENOW 7,706 7,706
    SHOPIFY 4,528 4,528
    SLACK TECHNOLOGIES 7,054 7,054
    SPOTIFY TECHNOLOGY 5,349 5,349
    SQUARE 10,011 10,011
    SYNOPSIS 19,184 19,184
    TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE 12,883 12,883
    TERADYNE 14,746 14,746
    TESLA 28,227 28,227
    TRADE DESK 6,408 6,408
    TWILIO 13,878 13,878
    TWITTER 11,751 11,751
    UNIVERSAL DISPLAY 6,205 6,205
    VEEVA SYSTEMS 5,445 5,445
    WALT DISNEY CO 6,522 6,522
    WORKDAY 9,345 9,345
    ZENDESK 11,736 11,736
    ZILLOW GROUP 5,452 5,452
    ZSCALER 8,787 8,787

    TY 2020 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    ADLER SCHERMER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    84-1210699
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    BLACKROCK HIGH YIELD PORTFOLIO FMV 165,887 165,887
    ISHARES 20+ YEAR TREASURY BOND FUND FMV 118,297 118,297
    ISHARES CORE MSCI EMERGING FMV 83,568 83,568
    ISHARES MSCI EAFE INTERNATIONAL INDEX FUND FMV 44,696 44,696
    ISHARES S&P 500 GROWTH ETF FMV 82,455 82,455
    ISHARES S&P 500 VALUE ETF FMV 55,945 55,945
    JPM ACCESS MULTI-STRATEGY FUND II FMV 416,473 416,473
    JPM BETABUILDERS DEV ASIA X-JPN FMV 42,159 42,159
    JPM BETABUILDERS CANADA ETF FMV 82,180 82,180
    JPM BETABUILDERS EUROPE ETF FMV 41,766 41,766
    JPM BETABUILDERS JAPAN ETF FMV 138,544 138,544
    JPM HIGH YIELD FUND - USD - R6 FMV 81,697 81,697
    PIMCO INVESTMENT GRADE CREDIT BOND FUND FMV 81,190 81,190
    SIX CIRCLES GLOBAL BOND FMV 394,370 394,370
    SIX CIRCLES INTERNATIONAL UNCONSTRAINED EQUITY FUND FMV 249,549 249,549
    SIX CIRCLES ULTRA SHORT DURATION FUND FMV 36,962 36,962
    SIX CIRCLES US UNCONSTRAINED EQUITY FUND FMV 314,291 314,291
    SPDR S&P 500 ETF TRUST FMV 1,149,307 1,149,307
    VANGUARD MORTGAGE BACKED SECURITIES INDEX FUND ETF FMV 78,672 78,672
    VANGUARD TOTAL BOND MARKET INDEX FUND FMV 78,994 78,994
    VANGUARD TOTAL INTERNATIONAL BOND FMV 314,958 314,958

    TY 2020 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    ADLER SCHERMER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    84-1210699
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    CORPORATION SERVICE COMPANY 391 293   98
    REID SMITH 247 185   62


    TY 2020 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    ADLER SCHERMER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    84-1210699
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT EXPENSE 1 1   0


    TY 2020 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    ADLER SCHERMER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    84-1210699
    Description Amount
    CHANGE IN UNREALIZED GAIN/LOSS ON SECURITIES 475,307


    TY 2020 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    ADLER SCHERMER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    84-1210699
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    MANAGEMENT FEES 35,281 35,281   0


    TY 2020 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    ADLER SCHERMER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    84-1210699
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAX PAID ON DIVIDENDS 1,424 1,424   0