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
MULBERRY ESSENCE FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)2 SOUNDVIEW AVE
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
GREENWICH, CT06830
A Employer identification number

81-2068389
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(203) 861-2930
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$57,544,789J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 440,789 440,789  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 2,620,080
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 4,190,010
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 2,620,080
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 352,476 352,476  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 3,413,345 3,413,345  
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 11,250 11,250   0
b Accounting fees (attach schedule).......        
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...        
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy.............. 17,828 17,828   0
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 8,532 8,532   0
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 534,210 534,210   0
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 571,820 571,820   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 2,149,626 2,149,626
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 2,721,446 571,820   2,149,626
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 691,899
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 2,841,525
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............. 131,719 130,188 130,188
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 7,301,635 3,768,215 3,768,215
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).......      
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).......... 45,514,100 Click to see attachment49,815,264 53,510,768
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment258,067 Click to see attachment135,618 Click to see attachment135,618
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 53,205,521 53,849,285 57,544,789
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........ 53,205,521 53,849,285
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)..... 53,205,521 53,849,285
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 53,205,521 53,849,285
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
53,205,521
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
691,899
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
53,897,420
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
48,135
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
53,849,285
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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 BIOTECHNOLOGY VALUE FUND - K1 PASS THROUGH P   2020-12-31
b BIOTECHNOLOGY VALUE FUND - K1 PASS THROUGH P   2020-12-31
c FIR TREE INTL VALUE FUND - K1 PASTRHOUGH P   2020-12-31
d FIR TREE INTL - SALE OF PASTRHOUGH P   2020-12-31
e FIR TREE REAL ESTATE FUND - K1 PASTRHOUGH P   2020-12-31
GENERAL ATLANTIC INV PART 2017 - K1 PASSTHROUGH P   2020-12-31
GENERAL ATLANTIC INV PART 2017 - K1 PASSTHROUGH P   2020-12-31
GAIP 2017 (BERMUDA) AIV LP - PASS THROUGH P   2020-12-31
GREYWOLF - PASS THROUGH P   2020-12-31
LONE CASADE - PASS THROUGH P   2020-12-31
LONE CASADE - PASS THROUGH P   2020-12-31
LONE PINON - LONE CEDAR - K1 PASSTHROUGH P   2020-12-31
MUDRICK - K1 PASS THROUGH P   2020-12-31
MUDRICK - K1 PASS THROUGH P   2020-12-31
MULBERRY ASIA - PASS THROUGH P   2020-12-31
REDWOOD - PASS THROUGH P   2020-12-31
SOF-XI-VIP TE LP - PASS THROUGH P   2020-12-31
SOF-XI-VIP TE LP - PASS THROUGH P   2020-12-31
LONE CASADE - SALE OF PASS THROUGH P   2020-12-31
LODGE HILL - SALE OF PASS THROUGH P   2020-12-31
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 686,851     686,851
b 345,383     345,383
c     214,513 -214,513
d 248,859     248,859
e 67,403     67,403
18,252     18,252
121,243     121,243
53,453     53,453
280,636     280,636
327,933     327,933
726,138     726,138
1,139,717     1,139,717
87,193     87,193
    98,629 -98,629
5,031     5,031
21,015     21,015
1,597     1,597
2,310     2,310
    1,256,788 -1,256,788
56,996     56,996
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       686,851
b       345,383
c       -214,513
d       248,859
e       67,403
      18,252
      121,243
      53,453
      280,636
      327,933
      726,138
      1,139,717
      87,193
      -98,629
      5,031
      21,015
      1,597
      2,310
      -1,256,788
      56,996
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 2,620,080
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 39,497
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 39,497
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 39,497
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2020 estimated tax payments and 2019 overpayment credited to 2020 6a 41,524
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 41,524
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 321
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 1,706
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2021 estimated taxBullet1,706 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
     
    No
    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)
    bulletDE
    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 ofbulletEIICHIRO KUWANA Telephone no.bullet (203) 861-2930

    Located atbullet2 SOUNDVIEW AVEGREENWICHCT ZIP+4bullet06830
    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
    EIICHIRO KUWANA PRESIDENT, SECRETARY, DIRE
    10.00     		0 0 0
    73 ARCH STREET 2ND FLOOR
    GREENWICH,CT06830
    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
    44,685,940
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    4,567,657
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    49,253,597
    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
    49,253,597
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    738,804
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    48,514,793
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    2,425,740
    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
    2,425,740
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2020 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    39,497
    b
    Income tax for 2020. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    39,497
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    2,386,243
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    2,386,243
    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
    2,386,243
    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
    2,149,626
    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
    2,149,626
    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
    2,149,626
    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 2,386,243
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2020:
    a Enter amount for 2019 only....... 450,575
    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$ 2,149,626
    a Applied to 2019, but not more than line 2a 450,575
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		0
    d Applied to 2020 distributable amount..... 1,699,051
    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 ..........     		687,192
    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).)
    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 e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    EIICHIRO KUWANA
    2 SOUNDVIEW AVE
    GREENWICH,CT06830
    (203) 861-2930
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT REQUIRE AN APPLICATION OR A GRANT PROPOSAL. IN LIEU OF THESE FORMAL REQUIREMENTS, THE FOUNDATION WILL INVESTIGAGE ALL POTENTIAL GRANT RECIPIENTS TO DETERMINE THE HISTORY OF THE ORGANIZATION, ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND HOW THOSE PURPOSES ARE FULFILLED, THE FINANCIAL SITUATION OF THE ORGANIZATION, ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS, AND HOW PREVIOUS GRANTS WERE USED BY THE ORGANIZATION.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    NONE
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    GRANT CAN ONLY BE USED IN FURTHERANCE OF THE RECIPENT ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSES, AND THAT THE ORGANIZATION MAY HAVE OBLIGATIONS TO REPORT BACK TO THE FOUNDATION ON ITS USE OF ALL DISTRIBUTED FUNDS.
    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
    AMERICARES
    88 HAMILTON AVENUE
    STAMFORD,CT06902     		  PUBLIC GENERAL 10,000
    ASIAN UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN SUPPORT FOUNDATION
    20/A MM ALI ROAD
      CHITTAGONG  
    BG     		  PUBLIC GENERAL 10,000
    BROWN UNIVERSITY
    PO BOX 1893
    PROVIDENCE,RI02912     		  PUBLIC GENERAL 400,000
    BRITISH EXPLORING SOCIETY
    1 KENSINGTON GORE
      LONDONSW7 2AR
    UK     		  PUBLIC GENERAL 5,898
    COLUBIA UNIVERSITY
    622 WEST 113TH STREET MAIL CODE
    4524
    NEW YORK,NY10025     		  PUBLIC GENERAL 5,000
    SCHOOL YEAR ABROAD
    120 WATER STREET SUITE 310
    NORTH ANDOVER,MA01845     		  PUBLIC GENERAL 5,000
    GIVE 2 ASIA
    2201 BROADWAY 4TH FLOOR
    OAKLAND,CA94612     		  PUBLIC GENERAL 5,000
    GLOBAL CITIZENS INITIATIVE
    2 SOUND VIEW DRIVE SECOND FLOOR
    GREENWICH,CT06830     		  PUBLIC GENERAL 150,000
    GLOBAL CITIZENS INITIATIVE
    2 SOUND VIEW DRIVE SECOND FLOOR
    GREENWICH,CT06830     		  PUBLIC GENERAL 100,000
    GLOBAL CITIZENS INITIATIVE
    2 SOUND VIEW DRIVE SECOND FLOOR
    GREENWICH,CT06830     		  PUBLIC GENERAL 200,000
    GLOBAL CITIZENS INITIATIVE
    2 SOUND VIEW DRIVE SECOND FLOOR
    GREENWICH,CT06830     		  PUBLIC GENERAL 100,000
    GLOBALGIVING FOUNDATION
    1110 VERMONT AVE NW SUITE 550
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		  PUBLIC GENERAL 5,000
    GRACE FARMS FOUNDATION
    365 LUKES WOOD ROAD
    NEW CANAAN,CT06840     		  PUBLIC GENERAL 5,000
    HACKLEY SCHOOL
    293 BENEDICT AVENUE
    TARRYTOWN,NY10591     		  PUBLIC GENERAL 2,500
    HALCYON
    3400 PROSPECT STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20007     		  PUBLIC GENERAL 25,000
    HARVARD UNIVERSITY
    124 MOUNT AUBURN STREET
    CAMBRIDGE,MA02138     		  PUBLIC GENERAL 100,000
    HORIZONS NATIONAL
    120 POST ROAD WEST
    WESTPORT,CT06880     		  PUBLIC GENERAL 5,000
    HORN AT AFRICA EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT FUND
    ABAARSO VILLAGE
      SOMALILAND  
    SO     		  PUBLIC GENERAL 10,000
    HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY FOUNDATION
    535 EAST 70TH STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10021     		  PUBLIC GENERAL 2,500
    JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL
    100 N CENTRAL AVENUE
    LOS ANGELES,CA90012     		  PUBLIC GENERAL 10,000
    MEALS ON WHEELS OF RIDGEFIELD
    25 GILBERT STREET
    RIDGEFIELD,CT06877     		  PUBLIC GENERAL 7,500
    NATURE CONSERVANCY
    SUITE 100 4245 NORTH FAIRFAX DRIVE
    ARLINGTON,VA222031606     		  PUBLIC GENERAL 25,000
    NATURE CONSERVANCY
    SUITE 100 4245 NORTH FAIRFAX DRIVE
    ARLINGTON,VA222031606     		  PUBLIC GENERAL 50,000
    OIST FOUNDATION
    1 BRIDGE STREET SUITE 64
    IRVINGTON,NY10544     		  PUBLIC GENERAL 1,023
    PHILLIPS EXETER ACADEMY
    20 MAIN STREET
    EXETER,NH03833     		  PUBLIC GENERAL 500,000
    NARRATIVE ALCHEMY
    1327 SE TACOMA ST 208
    PORTLAND,OR97202     		  PUBLIC GENERAL 10,000
    OIST FOUNDATION
    1 BRIDGE STREET SUITE 64
    IRVINGTON,NY10544     		  PUBLIC GENERAL 1,000
    PRESIDENTS FELLOW OF HARVARD
    124 MOUNT AUBURN STREET
    CAMBRIDGE,MA02138     		  PUBLIC GENERAL 50,000
    REACH PREP
    ONE DOCK STREET SUITE 100
    STAMFORD,CT06902     		  PUBLIC GENERAL 2,505
    RIVERDALE COUNTRY SCHOOL
    5250 FIELDSTON ROAD
    BRONX,NY10471     		  PUBLIC GENERAL 8,000
    SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY
    5151 PARK AVENUE
    FAIRFIELD,CT06825     		  PUBLIC GENERAL 700
    SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY
    5151 PARK AVENUE
    FAIRFIELD,CT06825     		  PUBLIC GENERAL 5,000
    LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY
    326 GALVEZ STREET
    STANFORD,CA94305     		  PUBLIC GENERAL 200,000
    TEACHFORAMERICA
    370 JAMES STREET SUITE 404
    NEW HAVEN,CT06513     		  PUBLIC GENERAL 10,000
    THE ASIA FOUNDATION
    465 CALIFORNIA STREET 9TH FLOOR
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104     		  PUBLIC GENERAL 10,000
    US - JAPAN COUNCIL
    1819 L STREET NW SUITE 800
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		  PUBLIC GENERAL 10,000
    WEIL CORNELL MEDICINE
    1300 YORK AVENUE BOX 314
    NEW YORK,NY10065     		  PUBLIC GENERAL 25,000
    SCHOOL YEAR ABROAD
    120 WATER STREET SUITE 310
    NORTH ANDOVER,MA01845     		  PUBLIC GENERAL 25,000
    NATURE CONSERVANCY
    SUITE 100 4245 NORTH FAIRFAX DRIVE
    ARLINGTON,VA222031606     		  PUBLIC GENERAL 50,000
    UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
    1 COLLEGE HALL ROOM 211
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19104     		  PUBLIC GENERAL 3,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 2,149,626
    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....     14 440,789  
    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.....     24 352,476  
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............     		    18 2,620,080  
    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 3,413,345 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    3,413,345
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below?
    See instructions.
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
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    		 Firm's EIN SmallBullet
    Firm's address SmallBullet


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    TY 2020 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    MULBERRY ESSENCE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    81-2068389
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    FIR TREE INTERNATIONAL VALUE FUND (NON-US), LP FMV 0 5,156
    FIR TREE REAL ESTATE FUND III (CAYMAN), LTD FMV 33,066 41,410
    GARRISON OPPORTUNITY FUND II C LP FMV 333,487 25,358
    GOLDEN TREE OFFSHORE FUND, LTD FMV 954,598 1,336,573
    GREYWOLF CAPITAL OVERSEAS FUND FMV 1,314,427 2,052,077
    LONE CEDAR (LONE PINON) FMV 4,681,215 4,658,626
    REDWOOD OFFSHORE FUND LTD FMV 3,372,948 2,832,271
    TACONIC CRE DISLOCATION FUND LP FMV 937,346 492,611
    CAT ROCK CAPITAL PARTNERS FMV 3,127,085 3,580,605
    GAIP 2017 AIV BERMUDA FMV 2,861,333 4,876,432
    MULBERRY ASIA FMV 3,444,051 2,648,673
    PASSPORT SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES FMV 3,800,678 39,968
    PARVUS EUROPEAN ABSOLUTE OPP FUND FMV 3,040,037 2,296,076
    TOSCA FMV 3,232,049 3,317,518
    TOSCA UK FMV 709,859 607,567
    BIOTECHNOLOGY VALUE FUND FMV 3,585,715 5,299,870
    GENERAL ATLANTIC INVESTMENT PARTNERS FMV 8,171,838 11,304,004
    NTENT CORPORATION FMV 100,013 100,013
    SOF-XI VIP TE LP FMV 398,364 383,636
    GENERAL ATLANTIC INV PARTNERS 2017 FMV 2,096,234 3,731,496
    VALAR VELOCITY FMV 401,579 401,150
    MUDRICK DISTRESSED OPPORTUNITY DRAWDOWN FUND FMV 3,219,342 3,479,678

    TY 2020 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    MULBERRY ESSENCE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    81-2068389
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING 11,250 11,250   0


    TY 2020 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    MULBERRY ESSENCE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    81-2068389
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    RENT SECURITY DEPOSIT 258,067 135,618 135,618


    TY 2020 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    MULBERRY ESSENCE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    81-2068389
    Description Amount
    EXCISE TAXES 48,135


    TY 2020 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    MULBERRY ESSENCE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    81-2068389
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    MANAGEMENT FEE - BROKERS 528,666 528,666   0
    UNION BANK 5,359 5,359   0
    BANK CHARGES 185 185   0


    TY 2020 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    MULBERRY ESSENCE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    81-2068389
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    TACONIC CRE DISLOCATION FUND 3,883 3,883 3,883
    LONE CASCADE LP -13,417 -13,417 -13,417
    REDWOOD 173,347 173,347 173,347
    GOLDEN TREE 70,563 70,563 70,563
    LONE CEDAR LTD -187,809 -187,809 -187,809
    BIOTECHNOLOGY VALUE FUND 9,459 9,459 9,459
    GAIP 2017 AIV (GENERAL ATLANTIC) -245,285 -245,285 -245,285
    SOF-XI VIP TE LP -6,641 -6,641 -6,641
    GAIP 2017 (BERMUDA) AIV LP -21,416 -21,416 -21,416
    PARVUS EUROPEAN ABSOLUTE FUND 605,400 605,400 605,400
    MUDRICK -35,187 -35,187 -35,187
    VALAR VELOCITY -421 -421 -421


    TY 2020 SubstantialContributorsSch
    Name:
    MULBERRY ESSENCE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    81-2068389
    Name Address
    TREUCO
          		CLARIDENSTRASSE 25
    ZURICH   CH-8027
    SZ