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
MICHAEL T SHERMAN FOUNDATION
#95-602840
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)HEMENWAY BARNES PO BOX 961209
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
BOSTON, MA021961209
A Employer identification number

27-3842131
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(617) 227-7940
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$5,205,520J 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) 0
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 84,311 84,311  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 256,427
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 1,164,606
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 255,213
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 4,769 0  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 345,507 339,524  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 25,296 19,296   6,000
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 2,114 0   2,114
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 7,896 7,896   0
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 15,531 15,531   0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 5,935 1,166   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 349 99   250
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 57,121 43,988   8,364
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 250,000 250,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 307,121 43,988   258,364
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 38,386
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 295,536
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X 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......... 192,173 219,495 219,495
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) 303,979 Click to see attachment609,193 630,092
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 1,723,225 Click to see attachment1,553,858 3,742,922
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 725,529 Click to see attachment399,664 405,890
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 0 Click to see attachment200,000 207,121
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) 2,944,906 2,982,210 5,205,520
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........ 2,944,906 2,982,210
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 0 0
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 2,944,906 2,982,210
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 2,944,906 2,982,210
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
2,944,906
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
38,386
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
2,983,292
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
1,082
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
2,982,210
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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      
b PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES      
c PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES      
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 823,188   477,702 345,486
b 189,163   220,639 -31,476
c 152,255   211,052 -58,797
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       345,486
b       -31,476
c       -58,797
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 2 255,213
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 4,108
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 4,108
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 4,108
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2020 estimated tax payments and 2019 overpayment credited to 2020 6a 4,769
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 4,769
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 10 661
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2021 estimated taxBullet661 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)
    bulletMA
    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. Click to see attachment...............................
    10
    Yes
     
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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 ofbulletHEMENWAY BARNES LLP Telephone no.bullet (617) 227-7940

    Located atbullet75 STATE STREET 16TH FLOORBOSTONMA ZIP+4bullet021091466
    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
    ARTHUR B PAGE TRUSTEE
    0.50     		11,648 0 0
    HEMENWAY BARNES LLP 75 STATE STREET
    BOSTON,MA021091466
    NANCY B GARDINER TRUSTEE
    0.10     		11,648 0 0
    HEMENWAY BARNES LLP 75 STATE STREET
    BOSTON,MA021091466
    MICHAEL T SHERMAN TRUSTEE
    0.50     		0 0 0
    HEMENWAY BARNES LLP 75 STATE STREET
    BOSTON,MA021091466
    MARK MCCLOSKEY TRUSTEE
    0.20     		1,000 0 0
    HEMENWAY BARNES LLP 75 STATE STREET
    BOSTON,MA021091466
    LEE BODOCK TRUSTEE
    0.20     		1,000 0 0
    HEMENWAY BARNES LLP 75 STATE STREET
    BOSTON,MA021091466
    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
    4,644,991
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    243,082
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    4,888,073
    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
    4,888,073
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    73,321
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    4,814,752
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    240,738
    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
    240,738
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2020 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    4,108
    b
    Income tax for 2020. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    4,108
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    236,630
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    236,630
    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
    236,630
    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
    258,364
    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
    258,364
    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
    258,364
    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 7 236,630
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2020:
    a Enter amount for 2019 only....... 180,821
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2020:
    a From 2015......  
    b From 2016......  
    c From 2017......  
    d From 2018......  
    e From 2019......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 0
    4Qualifying distributions for 2020 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 258,364
    a Applied to 2019, but not more than line 2a 180,821
    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..... 77,543
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2020. 0 0
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 0
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2020. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2021 ..........     		159,087
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2015 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2021.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		0
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2016....  
    b Excess from 2017....  
    c Excess from 2018....  
    d Excess from 2019....  
    e Excess from 2020....  
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2020, enter the date of the ruling....... bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2020 (b) 2019 (c) 2018 (d) 2017
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    MICHAEL T SHERMAN
    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
    AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
    PO BOX 22718
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73123     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY HOPE LODGE OF CENTRAL PA 12,500
    ASPCA
    424 EAST 92ND STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10128     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000
    BOSTON HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTER
    68 NORTHAMPTON STREET
    BOSTON,MA02118     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 6,250
    CAMFED USA FOUNDATION
    466 GEARY STREET STE 400
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94102     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 6,250
    CENTER FOR CITIZEN LEADERSHIP DBA THE MISSION CONTINUES
    1141 S 7TH STREET
    ST LOUIS,MO63104     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 12,500
    COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS INC
    174 PORTLAND STREET 2
    BOSTON,MA02114     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY COMMUNITY WORK SERVICES 6,250
    COMPASS WORKING CAPITAL
    89 SOUTH STREET STE 804
    BOSTON,MA02111     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 6,250
    EVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY SUPPORT FUND
    136 EAST 55TH STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10022     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 12,500
    GREATER BOSTON FOOD BANK INC
    70 SOUTH BAY AVENUE
    BOSTON,MA02118     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 15,000
    HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL
    285 PEACHTREE CENTER AVENUE NE STE
    2700
    ATLANTA,GA30303     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000
    HIMALAYAN CATARACT PROJECT INC
    PO BOX 55
    WATERBURY,VT05676     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 6,250
    MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
    55 FRUIT STREET
    BOSTON,MA02114     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY HOME BASE PROGRAM 12,500
    NEADS
    305 REDEMPTION ROCK TRAIL
    PRINCETON,MA01541     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 12,500
    ONEGOAL MASSACHUSETTS
    207 DUDLEY STREET 200
    BOSTON,MA02119     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 6,250
    PERKINS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
    175 NORTH BEACON STREET
    WATERTOWN,MA02472     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 12,500
    PROJECT STEP INC
    301 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
    BOSTON,MA02115     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 1,250
    RESILIENT CODERS INC
    50 MILK STREET 17TH FLOOR
    BOSTON,MA02109     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 6,250
    SCHOOL ON WHEELS OF MASSACHUSETTS INC
    100 LAUREL STREET 121
    EAST BRIDGEWATER,MA02333     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 6,250
    SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION
    85 SECOND STREET STE 750
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94105     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 12,500
    TEACH FOR AMERICA INC
    60 CANAL STREET
    BOSTON,MA02114     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 6,250
    TRAVIS ROY FOUNDATION
    HEMENWAY BARNES LLP 75 STATE STREET
    BOSTON,MA02109     		N/A PRIVATE OPERATING FO GENERAL PURPOSE 37,500
    VIETNAM VETERANS WORKSHOP INC
    17 COURT STREET
    BOSTON,MA02108     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY NEW ENGLAND CENTER HOME FOR VETERANS 12,500
    WORLD WILDLIFE FUND INC
    1250 24TH STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20037     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000
    YEAR UP INC
    93 SUMMER STREET 5TH FLOOR
    BOSTON,MA02110     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 250,000
    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 ...........     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 84,311  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income.....     14 4,769  
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............     		    18 256,427  
    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).. 0 345,507 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    345,507
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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    with the preparer shown below?
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    TY 2020 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    MICHAEL T SHERMAN FOUNDATION
     
    #95-602840
    EIN:
    27-3842131
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    HEMENWAY & BARNES LLP - TAX PREPARATION FEE 7,896 7,896   0

    TY 2020 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    MICHAEL T SHERMAN FOUNDATION
     
    #95-602840
    EIN:
    27-3842131
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    APPLE INC 2.85% 5/6/21 50,215 50,407
    HOME DEPOT INC 2.625% 6/1/22 98,931 103,122
    PEPSICO INC 3.0% 8/25/21 100,211 101,840
    TJX COS INC 2.75% 6/15/21 50,118 50,346
    WALT DISNEY COMPANY 2.3% 2/12/21 100,189 100,175

    TY 2020 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    MICHAEL T SHERMAN FOUNDATION
     
    #95-602840
    EIN:
    27-3842131
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    3M CO 4,469 52,437
    ABBOTT LABS 51,763 136,862
    AIA GROUP LTD ADR 34,043 39,304
    ALCON INC ORD SHS 38,916 59,382
    ALPHABET INC CL A 47,741 157,738
    AMAZON.COM INC 51,764 97,708
    ANALOG DEVICES INC 78,120 147,730
    APPLE INC 20,449 185,766
    APTARGROUP INC 43,211 95,823
    AUTOMATED DATA PROCESSING 36,098 140,960
    BECTON DICKINSON & CO 98,287 100,088
    BOSTON PROPERTIES INC 37,017 47,265
    CAMBRIDGE BANCORP 27,740 55,800
    CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAY CO 50,071 98,865
    CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC 65,170 113,399
    DANAHER CORP 50,243 155,498
    FISERV INC 25,173 119,553
    HOME DEPOT INC 16,015 132,810
    HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC 15,196 21,270
    INTEL CORP 8,625 59,784
    JOHNSON & JOHNSON 24,860 86,559
    MASTERCARD INC CL A 25,375 142,776
    MICROSOFT CORP 18,858 155,694
    NESTLE S A SPONSORED ADR 42,400 117,800
    NIKE INC CL B 48,399 70,735
    NOVARTIS AG ADR 49,922 84,987
    PAYPAL HOLDINGS INC 45,199 93,680
    PROCTER & GAMBLE CO 39,191 97,398
    ROCKWELL AUTOMATION 39,159 112,864
    THE WALT DISNEY CO 83,783 135,885
    TJX COMPANIES INC 39,278 61,461
    UNILEVER PLC ADR AMER SHS SPONS 74,599 90,540
    UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC 77,694 105,204
    WAL-MART INC 41,980 129,735
    XILINX INC 29,714 127,593
    XYLEM INC 73,336 111,969

    TY 2020 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    MICHAEL T SHERMAN FOUNDATION
     
    #95-602840
    EIN:
    27-3842131
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    609,193
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    630,092
    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:
    MICHAEL T SHERMAN FOUNDATION
     
    #95-602840
    EIN:
    27-3842131
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    OSTERWEIS STRATEGIC INCOME FMV 200,000 207,121

    TY 2020 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    MICHAEL T SHERMAN FOUNDATION
     
    #95-602840
    EIN:
    27-3842131
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    HEMENWAY & BARNES LLP - LEGAL FEES 2,114 0   2,114


    TY 2020 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    MICHAEL T SHERMAN FOUNDATION
     
    #95-602840
    EIN:
    27-3842131
    Description Amount
    BOOK/TAX ADJUSTMENT 1,082


    TY 2020 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    MICHAEL T SHERMAN FOUNDATION
     
    #95-602840
    EIN:
    27-3842131
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    COMMONWEALTH OF MA - FORM PC ANNUAL REPORT FILING FEE 250 0   250
    ADR FEES 99 99   0


    TY 2020 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    MICHAEL T SHERMAN FOUNDATION
     
    #95-602840
    EIN:
    27-3842131
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    2019 FEDERAL EXCISE TAX OVERPAYMENT 4,769 0 4,769


    TY 2020 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    MICHAEL T SHERMAN FOUNDATION
     
    #95-602840
    EIN:
    27-3842131
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    HEMENWAY & BARNES LLP - INVESTMENT MGMT FEES 15,531 15,531   0


    TY 2020 SubstantialContributorsSch
    Name:
    MICHAEL T SHERMAN FOUNDATION
     
    #95-602840
    EIN:
    27-3842131
    Name Address
    MICHAEL T SHERMAN 46 SHEPARD STREET 31
    CAMBRIDGE,MA021381521


    TY 2020 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    MICHAEL T SHERMAN FOUNDATION
     
    #95-602840
    EIN:
    27-3842131
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAXES WITHHELD 1,166 1,166   0
    2019 FEDERAL EXCISE TAX OVERPAYMENT APPLIED TO 2020 4,769 0   0