Form990-PF
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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. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2021, or tax year beginning 01-01-2021 , and ending 12-31-2021
Name of foundation
COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATIONS
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)800 E CANAL STREET 1900
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
RICHMOND, VA23219
A Employer identification number

46-5103846
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(804) 643-4200
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$819,010
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) 12,460,000
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities...      
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10  
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a  
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 0
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 12,460,000 0  
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)......... 2,000 0   2,000
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... 11,555 0   11,555
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...        
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... 200 0   200
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 13,755 0   13,755
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 11,782,698 11,782,698
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 11,796,453 0   11,796,453
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 663,547
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 0
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2021)
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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............. 155,463 819,010 819,010
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........      
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)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 155,463 819,010 819,010
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 0 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions...........    
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 0 0
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 155,463 819,010
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 155,463 819,010
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 155,463 819,010
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
155,463
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
663,547
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
819,010
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
819,010
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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.)
1a
b
c
d
e
(e)
Gross sales price
(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable)
(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale
(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a
b
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69
(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69
(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7
Bracket 2  
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  
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Part V
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 All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) 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 0
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 0
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2021 estimated tax payments and 2020 overpayment credited to 2021 6a 0
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 0
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 0
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2022 estimated taxBullet   RefundedBullet 11  
Part VI-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 XIV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bullet
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .Click to see attachment
    8b
     
    No
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2021 or the taxable year beginning in 2021? See the instructions for Part XIII.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VI-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 ofbulletTHE ORGANIZATION Telephone no.bullet (804) 643-4200

    Located atbullet800 EAST CANAL STREET SUITE 1900RICHMONDVA ZIP+4bullet23219
    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 2021, 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 VI-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? ...........
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person? ..............................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
    1a(3)
    Yes
     
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
    1a(4)
     
    No
    (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)? ......................
    1a(5)
     
    No
    (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.) ...............
    1a(6)
     
    No
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
    1b
     
    No
    c
    ........bullet
    d
    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 2021? .............
    1d
     
    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 2021, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2021?....................
    2a
     
    No
    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? ..............................
    3a
     
    No
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2021 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 2021.) .....................
    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 2021? ..
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VI-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))? ..........
    5a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
    5a(2)
     
    No
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
    5a(3)
     
    No
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
    5a(4)
     
    No
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
    5a(5)
     
    No
    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
     
     
    c
    .........bullet
    d
    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? .................
    5d
     
     
    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? .............................
    6a
     
    No
    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?
    7a
     
    No
    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? .........................
    8
     
    No
    Part VII
    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
    ALICE T GOODWIN DIRECTOR
    0.10
    0 0 0
    800 E CANAL ST STE 1900
    RICHMOND,VA23219
    WILLIAM H GOODWIN JR DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT/TREASURER
    0.10
    0 0 0
    800 E CANAL ST STE 1900
    RICHMOND,VA23219
    JAMES A JONES ASSISTANT TREASURER
    0.10
    0 0 0
    800 E CANAL ST STE 1900
    RICHMOND,VA23219
    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 VII
    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 VIII-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 VIII-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 IX
    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
    0
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    99,212
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    99,212
    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
    99,212
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    1,488
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. .......
    5
    97,724
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
    6
    4,886
    Part X
    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 IX, line 6..................
    1
    4,886
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2021 from Part V, line 5.......
    2a
     
    b
    Income tax for 2021. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    0
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    4,886
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    4,886
    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 XII, line 1 ...
    7
    4,886
    Part XI
    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
     
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
    1b
     
    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 XII, line 4.
    4
     
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    Part XII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus
    (b)
    Years prior to 2020
    (c)
    2020
    (d)
    2021
    1 Distributable amount for 2021 from Part X, line 7 4,886
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2021:
    a Enter amount for 2020 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021:
    a From 2016......  
    b From 2017......  
    c From 2018......  
    d From 2019......  
    e From 2020......  
    f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 0
    4Qualifying distributions for 2021 from Part
    XI, line 4: bullet$ 11,796,453
    a Applied to 2020, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....
    0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........
    Click to see attachment11,791,567
    d Applied to 2021 distributable amount..... 4,886
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2021. 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 11,791,567
    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 2021. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2022 ..........
    0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......
    11,791,567
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2016 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...
    0
    9 Excess distributions carryover to 2022.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
    0
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2017....  
    b Excess from 2018....  
    c Excess from 2019....  
    d Excess from 2020....  
    e Excess from 2021....  
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 10
    Part XIII
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-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 2021, 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) 2021 (b) 2020 (c) 2019 (d) 2018
             
    b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
    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 IX, 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 XIV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 11
    Part XIV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    Foundation
    status of
    recipient
    Purpose of grant or
    contribution
    Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION
    870 GREENBRIER CIRCLE SUITE 404
    CHESAPEAKE,VA23320
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
    4217 PARK PLACE COURT
    GLEN ALLEN,VA23060
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    AMERICAN RED CROSS
    2825 EMERYWOOD PARKWAY
    RICHMOND,VA23294
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    AN ACHIEVABLE DREAM INC
    10858 WARWICK BLVD STE A
    NEWPORT NEWS,VA23601
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    ANNA JULIA COOPER EPISCOPAL SCHOOL
    2124 N 29TH STREET
    RICHMOND,VA23223
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 575,000
    ART FOR THE JOURNEY
    600 FOUNDERS BRIDGE BLVD
    MIDLOTHIAN,VA23113
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    ART ON WHEELS
    3108 1/2 WEST LEIGH STREET 7
    RICHMOND,VA23230
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,000
    ASK
    5211 WEST BROAD STREET
    RICHMOND,VA23230
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    BETTY FORD ALPINE GARDENS
    183 GORE CREEK
    VAIL,CO81657
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    BOLLING HAXALL HOUSE FOUNDATION
    211 EAST FRANKLIN STREET
    RICHMOND,VA23219
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF METRO RICHMOND
    5511 STAPLES MILL RD STE 301
    RICHMOND,VA23228
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 40,000
    BSA TROOP 444
    4200 CARY STREET RD
    RICHMOND,VA23221
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    CARITAS
    PO BOX 25790
    RICHMOND,VA23260
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 400,000
    CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF RICHMOND
    2626 WEST BROAD STREET
    RICHMOND,VA23220
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    CHILDSAVERS
    200 N 22ND STREET
    RICHMOND,VA23223
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 3,000
    CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
    100 WEST JEFFERSON STREET
    CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA22902
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 200,000
    COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON FOUNDATION
    66 GEORGE ST
    CHARLESTON,SC29424
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,000
    COLLEGIATE SCHOOL
    NORTH MOORELAND ROAD
    RICHMOND,VA23229
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 15,000
    COMFORT ZONE CAMP
    6606 W BROAD STREET
    RICHMOND,VA23230
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF RICHMOND
    2922 WEST MARSHALL ST STE 2
    RICHMOND,VA23230
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    CRISTO REY RICHMOND HIGH SCHOOL
    7800 CAROUSEL LANE
    RICHMOND,VA23294
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    CROSS OVER HEALTH CARE MINISTRY
    8600 QUIOCCASIN ROAD STE 101
    RICHMOND,VA23229
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    DARDEN SCHOOL FOUNDATION
    P O BOX 7726
    CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA22906
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 610,000
    FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES
    P O BOX 296
    BLACKSBURG,VA24063
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,500
    FIRST TEE OF GREATER RICHMOND
    9211 FOREST HILL ROAD STE 104
    RICHMOND,VA23235
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 35,000
    FOCUSED ULTRASOUND FOUNDATION
    1230 CEDARS COURT SUITE 206
    CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA22903
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 75,000
    FRANKLIN-SOUTHAMPTON AREA UNITED WAY
    P O BOX 366
    FRANKLIN,VA23851
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,500
    FRIENDS OF THE MUNI INC
    2110 MAYBANK HIGHWAY
    CHARLESTON,SC29412
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    GARDEN CLUB OF VIRGINIA
    12 EAST FRANKLIN STREET
    RICHMOND,VA23219
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION
    115 E PEARL AVE
    JACKSON,WY83001
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    HAND IN HAND OF GLYNN
    PO BOX 2452
    BRUNSWICK,GA31521
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    HIGH STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
    P O BOX 218
    FRANKLIN,VA23851
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 25,000
    HILTON HEAD HEROES
    6 RED MAPLE ROAD
    HILTON HEAD,SC29928
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 40,000
    HOLLINGS CANCER CENTER
    86 JONATHAN LUCAS STREET MSC 955
    CHARLESTON,SC29425
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    JEFFERSON SCHOLARS FOUNDATION
    112 CLARKE COURT
    CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA22903
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 52,000
    JSR COMM COLLEGE ED FOUNDATION
    P O BOX 26924
    RICHMOND,VA23261
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF CENRAL VIRGINIA
    7217 WEST BROAD STREET
    RICHMOND,VA23294
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 7,500
    KENAN-FLAGLER BUSINESS SCHOOL FOUNDATION
    THE KENAN CENTER CB 3440
    CHAPEL HILL,NC27599
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 602,000
    KIAWAH ISLAND CONSERVANCY
    80 KESTREL COURT
    KIAWAH ISLAND,SC29455
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    LEWIS GINTER BOTANICAL GARDEN
    1800 LAKESIDE AVE
    HENRICO,VA23228
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,975,343
    LITTLE HANDS VIRGINIA
    9702 GAYTON ROAD STE 116
    RICHMOND,VA23238
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 40,000
    MARY BALDWIN UNIVERSITY
    P O BOX 1500
    STAUNTON,VA24402
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,050,000
    MASSEY CANCER CENTER
    P O BOX 980037
    RICHMOND,VA23298
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 500
    MAYMONT FOUNDATION
    1700 HAMPTON STREET
    RICHMOND,VA23220
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    MCV FOUNDATION
    1228 E BROAD ST
    RICHMOND,VA23298
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 60,000
    METRO RICHMOND SPORTS BACKERS
    100 AVENUE OF CHAMPIONS STE 300
    RICHMOND,VA23230
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 20,000
    MILLER SCHOOL OF ALBEMARLE
    1000 SAMUEL MILLER LOOP
    CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA22903
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    NEXTUP
    7501 BOULDERS VIEW DRIVE SUITE 110
    RICHMOND,VA23225
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 150,000
    OCCONEECHEE COUNCIL BSA
    3231 ATLANTIC AVENUE
    RALEIGH,NC27604
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    OPERATION HEALING FORCES INC
    380 PARK PLACE BLVD SUITE 175
    CLEARWATER,FL33759
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 50,000
    PEABODY SCHOOL
    1232 STONEY RIDGE ROAD
    CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA22902
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    PGA TOUR FIRST TEE FOUNDATION
    13000 SAWGRASS VILLAGE
    PONTA VEDRA BEACH,FL32082
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 100,000
    READYKIDS CHARLOTTESVILLE
    1000 EAST HIGH STREET
    CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA22902
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    RICHMOND BALLET
    407 EAST CANAL STREET
    RICHMOND,VA23219
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    RICHMOND PERFORMING ARTS ALLIANCE
    600 EAST GRACE STREET
    RICHMOND,VA23219
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    RICHMOND SPCA
    2519 HERMITAGE RD
    RICHMOND,VA23220
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,000
    RICHMOND SYMPHONY
    612 EAST GRACE STREET STE 401
    RICHMOND,VA23219
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    RICHMOND WILDLIFE CENTER
    P O BOX 14694
    RICHMOND,VA23221
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    ROBERT E LEE MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION
    483 GREAT HOUSE ROAD
    STRATFORD,VA22558
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 4,800
    SCIENCE MUSEUM OF VIRGINIA FOUNDATION
    P O BOX 11624
    RICHMOND,VA23230
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH
    9614 RIVER ROAD
    RICHMOND,VA23229
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,000
    SHELTERING ARMS FOUNDATION
    140 EAST SHORE DRIVE 200
    GLEN ALLEN,VA23059
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 360,000
    SPECIAL OLYMPICS VIRGINIA
    3212 SKIPWITH ROAD SUITE 100
    RICHMOND,VA23294
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    SPORTABLE
    1365 OVERBROOK RD ROOM 2
    RICHMOND,VA23220
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,500
    ST ANDREW'S SCHOOL
    227 S CHERRY STREET
    RICHMOND,VA23220
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    ST ANNE'S - BELFIELD SCHOOL
    2132 IVY ROAD
    CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA22903
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 20,000
    ST STEPHEN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
    6000 GROVE AVENUE
    RICHMOND,VA23226
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 53,775
    THE FAISON CENTER
    1701 BYRD AVENUE
    RICHMOND,VA23230
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,000,000
    THE GATHERING PLACE
    P O BOX 772
    BRUNSWICK,GA31521
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    THE NATURE CONSERVANCY OF VIRGINIA
    490 WESTFIELD ROAD
    CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA22901
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    THE VIRGINIA HOME
    1101 HAMPTON STREET
    RICHMOND,VA23220
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 25,000
    TUCKAHOE VOLUNTEER RESCUE SQUAD
    1101 HORSEPEN RD
    RICHMOND,VA23229
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 500
    U-TURN INC
    2101 MAYWILL STREET
    RICHMOND,VA23230
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    UNITED WAY
    P O BOX 91706
    RICHMOND,VA23291
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 25,000
    UNITED WAY OF COASTAL GEORGIA
    P O BOX 877
    BRUNSWICK,GA31521
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
    P O BOX 400807
    CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA22904
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    UP RVA
    4609 WYTHE AVENUE
    RICHMOND,VA23226
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 429,000
    UVA CENTER FOR POLITICS
    BOX 400806
    CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA22904
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 52,500
    UVA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
    P O BOX 800773
    CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA22908
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    UVA FUND
    PO BOX 400314
    CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA22904
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    UVA HEALTH FOUNDATION
    P O BOX 800773
    CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA22908
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 80,000
    VA FOUNDATION FOR INDEPENDENT COLLEGES
    8010 RIDGE ROAD STE B
    RICHMOND,VA23229
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    VCU SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING FOUNDATION
    P O BOX 843068
    RICHMOND,VA23284
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 814,009
    VIRGINIA ATHLETICS FOUNDATION
    P O BOX 400883
    CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA22904
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 106,600
    VIRGINIA BEACH SPCA
    3040 HOLLAND ROAD
    VIRGINIA BEACH,VA23453
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,000
    VIRGINIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
    P O BOX 7311
    RICHMOND,VA23221
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    VIRGINIA INSTITUTE OF AUTISM
    491 HILLSDALE DRIVE
    CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA22901
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 80,000
    VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
    200 NORTH BOULEVARD
    RICHMOND,VA23220
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 3,200
    VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION
    902 PRICES FORK RD SUITE 4500
    BLACKSBURG,VA24060
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,010,000
    WASHINGTON & LEE UNIVERSITY
    204 W WASHINGTON ST
    LEXINGTON,VA24450
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 392,971
    WESTMINISTER CANTERBURY FOUNDATION
    1600 WESTBROOK AVE
    RICHMOND,VA23227
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    WORLD PEDIATRIC PROJECT
    7201 GLEN FOREST DRIVE STE 304
    RICHMOND,VA23226
      PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 11,782,698
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 12
    Part XV-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 ....          
    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 ............
             
    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 0 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    0
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XV-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 XV-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 (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 13
    Part XVI
    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
    Firm's name SmallBullet
    Firm's EIN SmallBullet
    Firm's address SmallBullet


    Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2021)
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    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990)
    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
    2021
    Name of the organization
    COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATIONS
     
    Employer identification number

    46-5103846
    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) (2021)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021) Page 2
    Name of organization
    COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATIONS
     
    Employer identification number
    46-5103846
    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
    COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION I (EIN 62-1668516)
     
    800 E CANAL ST STE 1900
     
    RICHMOND, VA23219

    $ 3,115,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
    2
    COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION III (EIN 62-1668518)
     
    800 E CANAL ST STE 1900
     
    RICHMOND, VA23219

    $ 3,115,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
    3
    COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION IV (EIN 62-1668519)
     
    800 E CANAL ST STE 1900
     
    RICHMOND, VA23219

    $ 3,115,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
    4
    COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION V (EIN 62-1668521)
     
    800 E CANAL ST STE 1900
     
    RICHMOND, VA23219

    $ 3,115,000


    (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) (2021)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATIONS
     
    Employer identification number

    46-5103846
    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) (2021)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATIONS
     
    Employer identification number

    46-5103846
    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) (2021)
    Additional Data


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    TY 2021 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATIONS
    EIN:
    46-5103846
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 11,555 0   11,555

    TY 2021 DistributionFromCorpusElection
    Name:
    COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATIONS
    EIN:
    46-5103846
    Election:
    SEE ATTACHED ELECTION STATEMENT

    TY 2021 ExplnOfNonFilingWithAGStmt
    Name:
    COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATIONS
    EIN:
    46-5103846
    Statement:
    VA CODE 57-49 REQUIRES NONPROFIT REGISTRATION/ANNUAL FILING WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL ONLY IF THE NONPROFIT WILL SOLICIT CONTRIBUTIONS IN VIRGINIA. COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATIONS DOES NOT SOLICIT CONTRIBUTIONS BY ANY MEANS IN ANY STATE, AND IS NOT REQUIRED TO FILE ITS FORM 990-PF WITH THE VA ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE.

    TY 2021 GeneralExplanationAttachment
    Name:
    COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATIONS
    EIN:
    46-5103846
    Identifier Return Reference Explanation
    OUT OF CORPUS ELECTION STMT FORM 990-PF, PART XIII, LINE 4(C) & LINE 7 COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATIONSEIN: 46-51038462021 FORM 990-PF, PART XIII-UNDISTRIBUTED INCOME, LINE 4(C) & LINE 7 OUT OF CORPUS (OOC) ELECTION STATEMENTPURSUANT TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE 4942(G)(3) AND TREASURY REGULATIONS 53.4942(A)-3(D)(2), THE FOUNDATION HEREBY ELECTS TO TREAT $11,791,567 OF CURRENT YEAR (2021) QUALIFYING DISTRIBUTIONS (IN EXCESS OF IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING YEAR'S UNDISTRIBUTED INCOME) AS BEING MADE OUT OF CORPUS (OOC). CASH GRANT PAYMENTS RECEIVED BY THE FOUNDATION TOTALED $15,326,000 IN 2020 AND $12,460,000 IN 2021 FROM THE FOLLOWING FOUNDATIONS: DISTRIB. DISTRIB. GRANTS REC'D MADE OOC MADE OOC EIN DURING 2020 IN 2020 IN 2021COMMONWEALTH FDN I 62-1668516 3,831,500 3,785,590 45,910COMMONWEALTH FDN III 62-1668518 3,831,500 3,785,590 45,910COMMONWEALTH FDN IV 62-1668519 3,831,500 3,785,590 45,910COMMONWEALTH FDN V 62-1668521 3,831,500 3,785,590 45,910TOTAL 15,326,000 15,142,361 183,639 DISTRIB. DISTRIB. GRANTS REC'D MADE OOC MADE OOC EIN DURING 2021 IN 2021 IN 2022COMMONWEALTH FDN I 62-1668516 3,115,000 2,901,982 213,018COMMONWEALTH FDN III 62-1668518 3,115,000 2,901,982 213,018COMMONWEALTH FDN IV 62-1668519 3,115,000 2,901,982 213,018COMMONWEALTH FDN V 62-1668521 3,115,000 2,901,982 213,018TOTAL 12,460,000 11,607,928 852,072

    TY 2021 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATIONS
    EIN:
    46-5103846
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL FEES 2,000 0   2,000


    TY 2021 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATIONS
    EIN:
    46-5103846
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    MISCELLANEOUS 200 0   200