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
MERVAT ZAHID CULTURAL FOUNDATION
C/O AMIRA ZAHID
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)96 LEWIS STREET
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
GREENWICH, CT06830
A Employer identification number

46-2975291
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(203) 861-9201
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$12,949,303
J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books
(b) Net investment
income
(c) Adjusted net
income
(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 51,166
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 12 12 12
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 70,713 70,713 70,713
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 152,494
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 466,882
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 152,494
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 0
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 274,385 223,219 70,725
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0 0 0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... 29,817 0 29,817 9,939
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... 91,803 0 91,803
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... 308,910 22,053 308,910 95,618
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 430,530 22,053 430,530 105,557
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 5,000 5,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 435,530 22,053 430,530 110,557
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -161,145
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 201,166
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 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............. 201,133 63,738 63,738
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 141,261 116,182 116,182
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) 535,915 Click to see attachment612,191 651,625
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 934,970 Click to see attachment1,004,812 1,862,859
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 680,239 Click to see attachment627,253 683,632
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet4,887,790
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet282,895 4,696,698 Click to see attachment4,604,895 4,611,150
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment3,339,233 Click to see attachment3,339,233 Click to see attachment4,960,117
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 10,529,449 10,368,304 12,949,303
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........... 10,529,449 10,368,304
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 10,529,449 10,368,304
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 10,529,449 10,368,304
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
10,529,449
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-161,145
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
10,368,304
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
10,368,304
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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 86 SH NMC HEALTH PLC UNSPON ADR P 2019-03-27 2020-01-08
b 25 SH IPSEN S A SPON ADR P 2019-08-20 2020-03-16
c 78 SH CAMECO CORP P 2019-06-04 2020-04-22
d 33 SH ADYEN NV UNSPON ADS P 2020-02-28 2020-05-28
e 9 SH RIO TINTO PLC SPON ADR P 2019-08-20 2020-05-28
46 SH ADYEN NV UNSPON ADR P 2020-02-14 2020-07-24
75 SH EUROFINS SCIENTIFIC SE UNSPON ADR P 2019-11-14 2020-08-07
30 SH ADECCO GROUP SA P 2018-08-16 2020-01-08
131 SH FANUC CORP P 2014-08-19 2020-01-08
16 SH GRIFOLS SA P 2014-08-13 2020-01-08
25 SH GRIFOLS SA P 2014-08-13 2020-01-08
37 SH ADR IBERDROLA P 2015-10-06 2020-01-08
47 SH GALAXY ENTNMT GRP LTD P 2019-01-11 2020-01-29
84 SH IPENS SA SPON ADR P 2019-01-10 2020-03-16
101 SH VALEO SA-SPON ADR P 2018-08-16 2020-03-30
85 SH CAMECO CORP P 2015-07-09 2020-04-22
12 SH ALIBABA GRP HLDG LTD P 2015-08-12 2020-05-28
95 SH HSBC HOLDINGS PLC SPONS ADR P 2018-02-26 2020-05-28
10 SH RIOT TINTO PLC SPON ADR P 2018-03-14 2020-05-28
6 SH TELEPERFORMANCE SA P 2019-05-14 2020-05-28
96 SH DEUTSCHE BOERSE P 2016-09-16 2020-05-29
7 SH ALIBABA GRP HLDG LTD P 2015-08-12 2020-07-24
383 SH KION GRP AG ADR P 2020-01-26 2020-12-29
59 SH BASF AKTIENGELSELLSCHAFT LEVEL P 2009-05-26 2020-01-08
36 SH SIEMENS AG SPONS ADR P 2006-06-19 2020-05-28
12 SH TAIWAN SEMINCONDUCOTRO SP ADR P 2006-12-13 2020-08-06
136 SH BASF AKTIENGELSELLSCHAFT LEVEL P 2009-05-26 2020-09-11
128 SH Z HLDGS CORP UNSPON ADS P 2013-12-27 2020-08-07
5 SH ALIBABA GRP HLDG LTD P 2015-08-12 2020-09-17
.5 SH EUROFINS SCIENTIFIC SE UNSPON ADR P 2019-11-14 2020-12-16
110 SH DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC P 2019-05-28 2020-03-18
126 SH WALGREENS BOOTS ALLIANCE INC P 2020-03-18 2020-10-26
150 SH XILINX INC P 2020-03-18 2020-10-26
25000 US TREAS NTS P 2018-10-31 2020-01-29
406 SH NORTONLIFELOCK SHS P 2017-12-08 2020-02-05
248 SH CARNIVAL CORP P 2017-06-15 2020-03-10
76 SH MSCI INC P 2018-03-12 2020-03-16
37 SH BOEING CO P 2015-06-17 2020-03-18
541 SH CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC P 2019-01-14 2020-03-18
88 SH EAGLE MATLS INC P 2018-08-16 2020-03-18
202 SH FOOT LOCKER INC P 2018-04-12 2020-03-18
97 SH COGNIZANT TECH SOLUTIONS CRP P 2017-09-11 2020-05-20
50000 AT&T 3.55% BOND P 2019-06-06 2020-08-06
107 SH COGNEX CORP P 2018-04-03 2020-10-26
124 SH WALGREENS BOOTS ALLIANCE INC P 2019-08-02 2020-10-26
41 SH APPLE INC P 2008-02-28 2020-01-08
25 SH CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS P 2009-11-30 2020-01-08
37 SH UNITEDHEALTH GRP INC P 2010-03-04 2020-01-08
50 SH APPLE INC P 2008-02-28 2020-01-29
35 SH UNITEDHEALTH GRP INC P 2010-03-04 2020-01-29
25 SH APPLE INC P 2008-02-28 2020-02-05
40 SH UNITEDHEALTH GRP INC P 2010-03-04 2020-02-05
150 SH UNITEDHEALTH GRP INC P 2010-03-04 2020-03-18
25 SH APPLE INC P 2008-02-28 2020-04-14
20 SH CHARTER COMMUNICIATION INC P 2009-11-30 2020-04-14
700 SH EXXON MOBIL CORP P 2016-04-18 2020-04-14
169 SH MERCK & CO INC P 2008-02-28 2020-04-14
882 SH WELLS FARGO & CO P 2003-06-11 2020-04-14
15 SH APPLE INC P 2008-02-28 2020-06-30
420 SH CARRIER GLOBAL CORP COM P 2001-12-11 2020-06-30
10 SH APPLE INC P 2008-02-28 2020-07-07
10 SH UNITEDHEALTH GRP INC P 2010-03-04 2020-07-07
100 SH APPLE INC P 2008-02-28 2020-10-26
100 SH MERCK & CO INC P 2008-02-28 2020-10-26
40 SH UNITEDHEALTH GRP INC P 2010-03-04 2020-10-26
(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 1,405   2,550 -1,145
b 262   647 -385
c 743   825 -82
d 820   561 259
e 475   441 34
1,445   674 771
1,420   962 458
947   877 70
2,421   2,280 141
390   283 107
609   443 166
1,473   1,026 447
1,604   1,487 117
882   2,847 -1,965
798   2,272 -1,474
810   1,171 -361
2,417   1,555 862
2,258   3,956 -1,698
528   527 1
746   549 197
1,576   756 820
1,737   506 1,231
52     52
1,080   635 445
1,972   1,523 449
969   125 844
2,195   1,457 738
1,519   1,431 88
1,374   362 1,012
4   3 1
4,088   13,028 -8,940
4,751   6,116 -1,365
17,303   11,133 6,170
24,905   24,278 627
7,188   10,088 -2,900
5,497   15,442 -9,945
19,457   11,092 8,365
3,614   5,266 -1,652
7,041   15,798 -8,757
4,495   6,084 -1,589
4,752   10,348 -5,596
5,116   7,003 -1,887
55,438   51,311 4,127
7,427   5,297 2,130
4,675   6,712 -2,037
12,189   763 11,426
12,440   1,054 11,386
10,739   1,218 9,521
16,335   931 15,404
9,950   1,152 8,798
8,018   465 7,553
11,828   1,317 10,511
33,810   4,939 28,871
7,145   465 6,680
9,787   900 8,887
29,578   29,823 -245
13,867   7,612 6,255
26,460   22,541 3,919
5,433   279 5,154
9,345   2,401 6,944
3,752   186 3,566
2,995   329 2,666
11,530   465 11,065
7,921   4,504 3,417
13,082   1,317 11,765
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       -1,145
b       -385
c       -82
d       259
e       34
      771
      458
      70
      141
      107
      166
      447
      117
      -1,965
      -1,474
      -361
      862
      -1,698
      1
      197
      820
      1,231
      52
      445
      449
      844
      738
      88
      1,012
      1
      -8,940
      -1,365
      6,170
      627
      -2,900
      -9,945
      8,365
      -1,652
      -8,757
      -1,589
      -5,596
      -1,887
      4,127
      2,130
      -2,037
      11,426
      11,386
      9,521
      15,404
      8,798
      7,553
      10,511
      28,871
      6,680
      8,887
      -245
      6,255
      3,919
      5,154
      6,944
      3,566
      2,666
      11,065
      3,417
      11,765
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 2 152,494
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 -4,173
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
SECTION 4940(e) REPEALED ON DECEMBER 20, 2019 - DO NOT COMPLETE
1 Reserved
(a)
Reserved
(b)
Reserved
(c)
Reserved
(d)
Reserved
2
Reserved...........................
2
3
Reserved...........................
3
4
Reserved...........................
4
5
Reserved...........................
5
6
Reserved...........................
6
7
Reserved...........................
7
8
Reserved,..........................
8
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b Reserved................................ 1 2,796
c All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 2,796
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 2,796
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2020 estimated tax payments and 2019 overpayment credited to 2020 6a 2,647
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 2,500
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 5,147
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 2,351
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2021 estimated taxBullet2,351 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)
    bulletCT
    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
    Yes
     
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletWILLIAM IGNATOWICH Telephone no.bullet (203) 861-9201

    Located atbullet96 LEWIS STREETGREENWICHCT 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
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 6
    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
    MERVAT ZAHID CHAIRMAN AND TRUSTEE
    5.00
    0 0 0
    96 LEWIS STREET
    GREENWICH,CT06830
    AMIRA ZAHID PRESIDENT
    15.00
    0 0 0
    96 LEWIS STREET
    GREENWICH,CT06830
    HODA ZAHID SECRETARY AND TREASURER
    2.00
    0 0 0
    96 LEWIS STREET
    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
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 7
    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    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 THE COSTS INCURRED TO PROVIDE STORAGE SPACE FOR THE DAHESH MUSEUM OF ART. 105,557
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 8
    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    3,034,493
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    93,737
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    3,128,230
    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
    3,128,230
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    46,923
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    3,081,307
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    154,065
    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
     
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2020 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
     
    b
    Income tax for 2020. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
     
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
     
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
     
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
     
    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
    110,557
    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
    110,557
    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
    110,557
    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 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2020:
    a Enter amount for 2019 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2020:
    a From 2015......  
    b From 2016......  
    c From 2017......  
    d From 2018......  
    e From 2019......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........  
    4Qualifying distributions for 2020 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$  
    a Applied to 2019, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....
     
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........
     
    d Applied to 2020 distributable amount.....  
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2020.    
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5  
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........
     
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......
     
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........
     
    e Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............
     
    f Undistributed income for 2020. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2021 ..........
     
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......
     
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2015 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...
     
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2021.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
     
    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
    2014-08-29
    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
    0 0 0 120,261 120,261
    b 85% of line 2a ......... 0 0 0 102,222 102,222
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....
    110,557 89,588 113,386 57,428 370,959
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........
    0 0 0 0 0
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....
    110,557 89,588 113,386 57,428 370,959
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......         0
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)
            0
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...
    102,710 102,951 99,037 80,174 384,872
    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) ....
            0
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....
            0
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization
            0
    (4) Gross investment income         0
    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).)
    MERVAT ZAHID
    AMIRA ZAHID
    HODA ZAHID
    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
    ASSOCIATION OF HISTORIANS OF NINETEETH-CENTURY ART
    3200 16TH ST NW APT 206
    WASHINGTON,DC20010
      PUBLIC CHARITY HELP SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S 19TH CENTURY ART WORLDWIDE JOURNAL USED BY ART HISTORIANS, UNIVERSITIES AND MUSEUMS, COLLECTORS, AUCTIONERS AND MANY OTHERS. 5,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 5,000
    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 ...........
        14 12  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 70,713  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............
        18 152,494  
    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).. 0 223,219 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    223,219
    (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
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    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below?
    See instructions.
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
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    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Additional Data


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    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors

    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2020
    Name of the organization
    MERVAT ZAHID CULTURAL FOUNDATION
    C/O AMIRA ZAHID
    Employer identification number

    46-2975291
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ






    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......... Arrow Bullet $  
    Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
    or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020) Page 2
    Name of organization
    MERVAT ZAHID CULTURAL FOUNDATION
    C/O AMIRA ZAHID
    Employer identification number
    46-2975291
    Part I
    Contributors
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
    HODA ZAHID
    96 LEWIS STREET
     
    GREENWICH, CT06830

    $ 51,166


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    $  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    $  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    $  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    $  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    $  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    MERVAT ZAHID CULTURAL FOUNDATION
    C/O AMIRA ZAHID
    Employer identification number

    46-2975291
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)
    (d)
    Date received
     
    $    
    (a)
    No. from Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)
    (d)
    Date received
     
    $    
    (a)
    No. from Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)
    (d)
    Date received
     
    $    
    (a)
    No. from Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)
    (d)
    Date received
     
    $    
    (a)
    No. from Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)
    (d)
    Date received
     
    $    
    (a)
    No. from Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)
    (d)
    Date received
     
    $    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    MERVAT ZAHID CULTURAL FOUNDATION
    C/O AMIRA ZAHID
    Employer identification number

    46-2975291
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I
    (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I
    (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I
    (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I
    (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
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    TY 2020 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    MERVAT ZAHID CULTURAL FOUNDATION
     
    C/O AMIRA ZAHID
    EIN:
    46-2975291
    Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
    Life (# of years)
    Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included
    ORGANIZATION EXPENSES 2013-09-01 12,790 5,402 SL 15.000000000000 853 0 853  
    LAND MANCHESTER, CT 2017-12-17 1,327,946   L   0 0 0  
    BUILDING MANCHESTER, CT 2017-12-17 3,547,054 185,690 SL 39.000000000000 90,950 0 90,950  

    TY 2020 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    MERVAT ZAHID CULTURAL FOUNDATION
     
    C/O AMIRA ZAHID
    EIN:
    46-2975291
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    50,000 AT&T INC NOTE 52,219 57,864
    25000 BANK OF AMERICA COPR NOTE 25,720 26,421
    50000 BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC NOTE 50,252 55,865
    25000 BP CAP MKTS PLC NOTE 24,550 25,241
    25000 GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC NOTE 24,906 25,130
    50000 JOHN DEERE CAP CORP NOTE 50,198 53,705
    50000 JPMORGAN CHASE & CO NOTE 50,398 55,918
    50000 MORGAN STANLEY FR NOTE 50,069 57,261
    50000 SHELL INTL FIN BV NOTE 50,334 55,298
    50000 SIMON PROPERTY GRP LP NOTE 50,221 51,311
    50000 VERIZON COMM INC NOTE 46,771 54,788
    50000 WELLS FARGO & CO NOTE 50,213 55,030
    50000 WESTPAC BKG CORP NOTE 50,251 56,613
    50000 WHIRLPOOL CORP SERA MTN NOTE 51,151 53,187

    TY 2020 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    MERVAT ZAHID CULTURAL FOUNDATION
     
    C/O AMIRA ZAHID
    EIN:
    46-2975291
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    105 SH ADECCO GROUP A.G. 3,020 3,514
    69 SH ADYEN NV 987 3,217
    246 SH AGL GROUP LTD 3,617 2,268
    160 SH AIA GROUP LTD 3,662 7,841
    316 SH ALLIANZ SE ADR 4,502 7,760
    461 SH ANGLO AMERICAN PLC 5,073 7,639
    184 SH ASAHI KASEI CORP ADR 4,485 3,759
    328 SH ASTELLAS PHARMA INC ADR 3,508 5,064
    931 SH BANCO SANTANDER SA 5,811 2,840
    298 SH BAYER AG SPND ADR 5,998 4,390
    222 SH BNP PARIBAS SPND ADR 5,722 5,854
    719 SH CAMECO CORP 6,794 9,635
    318 SH CK HUTCHSON HLDGS LTD 2,911 2,219
    157 SH COMPASS GROUP PLC 3,665 2,925
    227 SH CREDIT SUISSE GRP 5,711 2,906
    143 SH CRH PLC 4,398 6,089
    32 SH CYBER ARK SOFTWARE 3,028 5,171
    177 SH DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRIES ADR 5,371 5,253
    39 SH DBS GROUP LTD 3,051 2,956
    202 SH DEUTSCHE BOERSE 1,592 3,442
    93 SH DEUTSCHE POST AG 3,083 4,609
    288 SH DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG 4,856 5,270
    447 SH EUROFINS SCIENTIFIC SE 2,292 3,754
    407 SH FANUC CORP 6,719 9,997
    159 SH GRIFOLS SA 2,631 2,932
    58 SH HEXAGON AB ADR 2,620 5,295
    138 SH HONG KONG EXC 4,012 7,564
    85 SH IBERDROLA 2,356 4,867
    383 SH KION GROUP AG ADR 5,524 8,337
    55 SH KIRKLAND LAKE GOLD LTD 2,396 2,270
    105 SH KONINKLIJKE AHOLD DELHAIZE 2,352 2,969
    52 SH KUBOTA LTD 2,479 5,669
    84 SH KURITA WATER IND 4,470 6,419
    914 SH LLOYDS TBS GROPU PLC 3,362 1,791
    38 SH LVMH MOET HENNESSY LOUIS V 1,133 4,751
    1464 SH MITSUBISHI UFJ FINL 7,415 6,486
    98 SH MOWI ASA 1,437 2,186
    98 SH NESTLE SA SPONA ADR 3,484 11,559
    244 SH NIPPON TEL & TEL SPN ADR 3,864 6,252
    34 SH NOVARTIS AG ADR 1,582 3,211
    60 SH NOVO NORDISK A/S 1,644 4,191
    81 SH NUTRIEN LTD 3,191 3,901
    240 ORGANE INC ADR 3,894 2,846
    124 SH PANDORA A/S AMERICA 3,287 3,470
    56 SH PRUDENTIAL PLC ADR 2,487 2,068
    153 SH RIO TINTO PLC 6,614 11,509
    195 SH ROCHE HLDG LTD SPON ADR 4,612 8,521
    136 SH ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC 8,136 4,571
    96 SH SAFRAN SA 1,643 3,405
    80 SH SANOFI 4,125 3,887
    48 SH SAP AE-SPON ADR 3,089 6,259
    467 SH SEVEN & I HLDGS CO LTD JPY 8,870 8,275
    98 SH SMITH & NEPHEW PLC SP ADR 1,103 4,133
    86 SH SONY CORP 2,048 8,695
    238 SH STANDARD CHARTER 2,258 3,031
    30 SH SUZUKI MOTOR CORP 5,729 5,558
    24 SH TELEPERFORMANCE SA-EUR 2,194 3,983
    110 SH TOTAL SE 4,921 4,610
    48 SH TOYOTA MOTOR CORP ADR 3,905 7,419
    78 SH UNILEVER PLC SPONS ADR 4,380 4,708
    151 SH VEOLIA ENVIRONMENT 3,855 3,697
    195 SH VINCI SA ADR 4,344 4,853
    342 SH VOLVO AB-B SH 5,049 8,071
    160 SH WH GROUP LTD 2,499 2,683
    400 Z HOLDINGS CORP 3,634 4,838
    50 SH GALAXY ENTMT GROUP LTD 1,582 1,943
    56 SH TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MFG 584 6,106
    23 SH TENCENT HOLDINGS LTD 1,686 1,673
    300 SH ABBVIE INC 23,626 32,145
    200 SH ALEXION PHARMACEUTICALS INC 17,040 31,248
    25 SH ALPHABET INC 24,546 43,816
    1200 SH APPLE INC 5,585 159,228
    160 SH APTIV PLC 11,793 20,846
    100 SH ARIST NETWORKS INC 21,335 29,057
    700 SH AT&T INC 16,856 20,132
    1100 SH BANK OF AMERICA 27,118 33,341
    182 SH BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC CL B 31,512 42,200
    10 SH BOOKING HOLDINGS INC 15,733 22,273
    600 SH BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP 22,037 21,570
    80 SH CHARTER COMM INC 3,372 52,924
    300 SH CHEVRON CORP 25,683 25,335
    867 SHCISCO SYSTEMS INC 27,671 38,798
    394 SH COMCAST CORP 3,367 20,646
    82 SH CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC 17,877 17,962
    212 SH CROWN CASTLE INTL CORP 19,135 33,748
    85 SH CUMMINS INC 12,718 19,303
    108 SH DOLLAR GENERAL CORP 12,846 22,712
    200 SHFISERV INC 19,910 22,772
    125 SH FORTINET INC 9,200 18,566
    265 SH FORTUNE BRANDS HOME & SEC INC 14,169 22,716
    179 SH HOME DEPOT INC 26,294 47,546
    153 SH HONEYWELL INTL INC 19,713 32,543
    135 SH IBM CORP 7,404 16,994
    949 SH INTEL CORP 20,640 47,279
    150 SH INTERCONTINENTAL EXCHANGE 13,010 17,294
    325 SH JPMORGAN CHASE & CO 22,859 41,298
    186 SH MEDTRONICS PLC 15,763 21,788
    900 SH MERCK & CO INC 18,426 73,620
    650 SH NEWMONT GLOD CORP 24,995 38,929
    300 SH ORACLE CORP COM 9,298 19,407
    210 SH OTIS WORLDWIDE CORP 3,359 14,186
    109 SH PACKAGIN CORP AMER 11,026 15,032
    137 SH PAYPAL HOLDINGS INC 6,131 32,085
    300 SH PHILLIP MORRIS INTL INC 10,264 24,837
    111 SH PROCTOR & GAMBLE CO 9,366 15,445
    420 SH RAYTHEON TECHN CORP 7,089 30,034
    41 SH SALEFORCE COM 5,995 9,124
    100 SH SEMPRA ENERGY 9,417 12,741
    450 SH TYSON FOODS INC 26,432 28,998
    250 SH UNITED HEALTH GROUP INC 8,231 87,670
    450 SH VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS 25,966 26,438
    210 SH VISA INC 21,040 45,933
    136 SH WALMART INC 12,964 19,604
    148 SH WALT DISNEY CO 16,207 26,815
    125 SH XYLEM INC 8,672 12,724
    85 SH HUBBELL INC 8,786 13,323

    TY 2020 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    MERVAT ZAHID CULTURAL FOUNDATION
     
    C/O AMIRA ZAHID
    EIN:
    46-2975291
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    612,191
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    651,625
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


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


    0


    TY 2020 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    MERVAT ZAHID CULTURAL FOUNDATION
     
    C/O AMIRA ZAHID
    EIN:
    46-2975291
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ORGANIZATION EXPENSES 12,790 6,255 6,535  
    LAND MANCHESTER, CT 1,327,946 0 1,327,946  
    BUILDING MANCHESTER, CT 3,547,054 276,640 3,270,414  


    TY 2020 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    MERVAT ZAHID CULTURAL FOUNDATION
     
    C/O AMIRA ZAHID
    EIN:
    46-2975291
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL FEES 29,817 0 29,817 9,939


    TY 2020 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    MERVAT ZAHID CULTURAL FOUNDATION
     
    C/O AMIRA ZAHID
    EIN:
    46-2975291
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    BUILDING - ARCHITURE AND ZONING 160,117 160,117 160,117
    ART COLLECTION 3,179,116 3,179,116 4,800,000


    TY 2020 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    MERVAT ZAHID CULTURAL FOUNDATION
     
    C/O AMIRA ZAHID
    EIN:
    46-2975291
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT EXPENSES 20,963 20,963 20,963 0
    FOREIGN TAX PAID 1,090 1,090 1,090 0
    BANK CHARGES 25 0 25 8
    INSURANCE 36,789 0 36,789 12,263
    MAINTENANCE 24,421 0 24,421 8,141
    MANAGEMENT FEES 16,800 0 16,800 5,600
    POSTAGE 42 0 42 14
    REAL ESTATE TAXES 140,775 0 140,775 46,925
    SECURITY EXPENSE 7,365 0 7,365 2,455
    TELEPHONE & INTERNET 7,245 0 7,245 2,415
    UTILITIES 52,993 0 52,993 17,664
    REGISTRATION 365 0 365 121
    OFFICE EXPENSE 37 0 37 12