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. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2021, or tax year beginning 01-01-2021 , and ending 12-31-2021
Name of foundation
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$13,332,169
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) 215,775
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 6 6 6
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 73,350 73,350 73,350
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 158,941
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 629,486
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 158,941
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 3,856
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........ 448,072 232,297 77,212
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)......... 19,835 0 19,835 6,612
b Accounting fees (attach schedule).......        
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... 2,500 0 2,500 0
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)....... 251,479 24,525 251,479 75,652
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 365,617 24,525 365,617 82,264
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 33,000 33,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 398,617 24,525 365,617 115,264
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 49,455
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 207,772
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2021)
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............. 63,738 94,365 94,365
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 116,182 235,115 235,115
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) 612,191 Click to see attachment515,847 535,578
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 1,004,812 Click to see attachment1,194,406 2,238,250
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 627,253 Click to see attachment525,699 555,650
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) bullet374,696 4,604,895 Click to see attachment4,513,094 4,513,094
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment3,339,233 Click to see attachment3,339,233 Click to see attachment5,160,117
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 10,368,304 10,417,759 13,332,169
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........... 10,368,304 10,417,759
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)..... 10,368,304 10,417,759
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 10,368,304 10,417,759
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
10,368,304
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
49,455
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
10,417,759
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
10,417,759
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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 18 SH RIO TINTO PLC SPONS ADR P 2020-03-13 2021-01-12
b 80 SH KION GRP AD ADR P 2020-05-29 2021-01-26
c 89 SH CAMECO CORP P 2018-10-10 2021-02-11
d 20 SH NUTRIEN LTD COM P 2020-09-11 2021-03-24
e 89 SH FANUC CORP P 2020-05-28 2021-05-06
60 SH SQUARE ENIX HLDGS CO P 2021-02-12 2021-06-02
23 SH TENCENT HLDGS LTD P 2020-10-20 2021-08-17
29 SH UNILIVER PLC SPONS ADR P 2021-01-12 2021-09-16
28 SH KIRLAND LAKE GOLD LTD P 2021-02-11 2021-10-18
245 SH ANRITSU CORP UNSPON ADR P 2021-06-15 2021-12-20
14 SH HEXAGON AB P 2018-11-20 2021-01-12
163 SH MITSUBISHI UFJ FINL GRP P 2018-10-10 2021-01-12
4 SH RIO TINTO PLC SPON ADR P 2019-08-20 2021-01-12
245 SH MITSUBISHI UFJ FINL GRP P 2018-10-10 2021-01-13
124 SH PANDORA A/S SPON ADR P 2018-10-10 2021-01-13
97 SH ASTELLAS PHARMA INC ADR P 2013-07-31 2021-01-25
18 SH HONG KONG EXCHANGES & CLEARI P 2018-12-11 2021-01-25
447 SH EUROFINS SCIENTIFIC SE UNSPONSORE ADR P 2019-11-14 2021-02-03
184 SH ASAHI KASEI CORP P 2018-10-10 2021-02-04
37 SH CAMECO CORP P 2019-06-04 2021-02-11
73 SH NIPPON TELEGRAPH & TELEPHONE CORP P 2018-10-10 2021-02-11
53 SH CAMECO CORP P 2018-10-10 2021-02-12
64 SH ANGLO AMERN PLC P 2019-09-13 2021-03-24
41 SH NIPPON TELEGRAPH & TELEPHONE CORP P 2014-05-01 2021-03-24
15 SH RIO TINTO PLC SPONSORED ADR P 2019-08-20 2021-03-24
227 SH CREDIT SUISSE GROUP SPNS ADR P 2018-10-10 2021-03-31
246 SH AGL ENERGY LTD SPONSORED ADS P 2018-10-10 2021-04-23
231 SH ASTELLAS PHARMA INC ADR P 2013-07-31 2021-04-23
23 SH HEXAGON AB P 2018-11-20 2021-04-23
57 SH NIPPON TELEGRAPH & TELEPHONE CORP P 2014-05-01 2021-04-23
82 SH ANGLO AMERN PLC P 2018-10-10 2021-05-06
37 SH FANUC CORPORATION P 2014-08-19 2021-05-06
86 SH VOLVO AB P 2018-10-10 2021-05-06
47 SH ADECCO GROUP S.A. P 2018-10-10 2021-06-01
105 SH ANGLO AMERN PLC P 2018-02-06 2021-06-01
147 SH HEXAGON AB P 2018-11-20 2021-06-01
73 SH NIPPON TELEGRAPH & TELEPHONE CORP P 2014-05-01 2021-06-01
16 SH SONY CORP ADR NEW P 2015-10-06 2021-06-01
134 SH BAYER A G SPONSORED ADR P 2018-10-10 2021-08-17
12 SH NOVO NORDISK A S ADR P 2012-06-25 2021-08-17
50 SH GALAXY ENTMT GROUP LTD P 2019-01-11 2021-08-18
52 SH WH GROUP LTD SPONSORED ADR P 2017-03-10 2021-08-19
105 SH WH GROUP LTD SPONSORED ADR P 2017-03-10 2021-08-20
3 SH WH GROUP LTD SPONSORED ADR P 2017-03-10 2021-08-20
89 SH CAMECO CORP P 2017-08-24 2021-09-08
61 SH DAIWA HOUSE IND LTD P 2018-10-10 2021-09-16
96 SH SEVEN & I HLDGS CO LTD P 2018-10-10 2021-09-16
78 SH UNILEVER PLC-SPONS ADR NEW P 2018-10-10 2021-09-16
.8 SH JACKSON FINANCIAL INC COM CL A P 2014-01-07 2021-09-24
2 SH JACKSON FINANCIAL INC COM CL A P 2014-01-07 2021-10-12
16 SH NUTRIEN LTD COM P 2020-09-11 2021-10-12
34 SH CAMECO CORP P 2017-08-24 2021-10-13
55 SH KIRKLAND LAKE GOLD LTD COM P 2018-10-10 2021-10-18
44 SH CAMECO CORP P 2017-03-24 2021-11-03
96 SH SAFRAN S A P 2018-10-10 2021-12-20
18 SH TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR-SP ADR P 2006-12-13 2021-01-12
11 SH TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR-SP ADR P 2006-12-13 2021-02-03
124 SH BAYER A G SPONSORED ADR P 2018-10-10 2021-06-01
40 SH BAYER A G SPONSORED ADR P 2008-05-19 2021-08-17
100 SH SEMPRA ENERGY P 2020-03-18 2021-03-15
109 SH PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA PAR .01 P 2018-10-10 2021-03-15
125 SH XYLEM INC P 2019-01-14 2021-03-15
25000 SH GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC P 2017-03-03 2021-03-25
265 SH FORTUNE BRANDS HOME & SEC IN P 2018-10-10 2021-06-29
200 SH ALEXION PHARMACEUTICALS INC P 2018-10-10 2021-07-14
125 SH FORTINET INC P 2020-03-18 2021-08-13
85 SH HUBBELL INC P 2020-03-18 2021-08-13
50000 SH SIMON PROPERTY GROUP P 2017-08-31 2021-08-25
25000 SH BP CAP MKTS P L C P 2017-02-21 2021-09-16
100000 SH UNITED STATES TREAS NTS P 2018-10-31 2021-10-31
100000 SH U S TREAS NTS 1.6250% P 2020-01-08 2021-12-31
100 SH APPLE COMPUTER INC P 2008-02-28 2021-01-11
50 SH MERCK & CO INC NEW P 2008-02-28 2021-01-11
25000 SH UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC PAR .01 P 2010-03-04 2021-01-11
210 SH OTIS WORLDWIDE CORP COM P 2001-12-11 2021-03-15
100 SH APPLE COMPUTER INC P 2008-02-28 2021-08-13
85 SH ORGANON & CO COMMON STOCK P 2018-10-10 2021-08-13
25000 SH UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC PAR .01 P 2010-03-04 2021-08-13
(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 1,509   759 750
b 1,758   1,121 637
c 1,391   588 803
d 1,095   788 307
e 2,110   1,641 469
1,551   2,044 -493
1,269   1,686 -417
1,581   1,706 -125
1,277   1,076 201
3,750   5,619 -1,869
1,270   633 637
777   979 -202
335   196 139
1,172   1,365 -193
3,047   3,287 -240
1,598   1,037 561
1,272   528 744
4,357   2,292 2,065
4,234   4,485 -251
578   392 186
1,968   1,445 523
835   538 297
1,228   792 436
1,106   580 526
1,133   735 398
2,403   5,711 -3,308
1,643   3,617 -1,974
3,545   2,471 1,074
2,298   1,039 1,259
1,467   806 661
1,867   978 889
877   644 233
2,156   1,386 770
1,652   1,355 297
2,448   1,219 1,229
2,118   949 1,169
1,922   1,032 890
1,585   419 1,166
1,874   2,477 -603
1,255   329 926
1,500   1,582 -82
744   812 -68
1,542   1,640 -98
44   47 -3
1,986   883 1,103
2,145   1,869 276
2,304   1,917 387
4,252   4,380 -128
21   22 -1
56   54 2
1,141   630 511
865   338 527
2,509   2,396 113
1,194   437 757
2,693   1,643 1,050
2,224   188 2,036
1,404   115 1,289
1,956   2,663 -707
560   857 -297
13,010   9,417 3,593
14,742   11,026 3,716
12,716   8,672 4,044
25,000   24,936 64
26,498   14,169 12,329
37,342   17,040 20,302
38,418   9,200 29,218
17,604   8,790 8,814
50,672   50,119 553
25,000   25,000 0
100,000   100,000 0
100,000   100,000 0
12,888   465 12,423
4,238   2,252 1,986
9,011   823 8,188
13,854   3,359 10,495
14,897   465 14,432
2,904   772 2,132
10,241   823 9,418
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       750
b       637
c       803
d       307
e       469
      -493
      -417
      -125
      201
      -1,869
      637
      -202
      139
      -193
      -240
      561
      744
      2,065
      -251
      186
      523
      297
      436
      526
      398
      -3,308
      -1,974
      1,074
      1,259
      661
      889
      233
      770
      297
      1,229
      1,169
      890
      1,166
      -603
      926
      -82
      -68
      -98
      -3
      1,103
      276
      387
      -128
      -1
      2
      511
      527
      113
      757
      1,050
      2,036
      1,289
      -707
      -297
      3,593
      3,716
      4,044
      64
      12,329
      20,302
      29,218
      8,814
      553
      0
      0
      0
      12,423
      1,986
      8,188
      10,495
      14,432
      2,132
      9,418
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 2 158,941
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 3,856
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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 2,888
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 2,888
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2021 estimated tax payments and 2020 overpayment credited to 2021 6a 2,351
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 4,851
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 6
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 1,957
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2022 estimated taxBullet1,957 RefundedBullet 11 0
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)
    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 2021 or the taxable year beginning in 2021? See the instructions for Part XIII.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
    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 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 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 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)
     
    No
    (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
     
     
    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
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 6
    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
    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 (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 7
    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 THE COSTS INCURRED TO PROVIDE STORAGE SPACE FOR THE DAHESH MUSEUM OF ART. 82,263
    2 ASSOCIATION OF HISTORIANS OF NINETEETH-CENTURY ART HELP SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S 19TH CENTURY ART WORLDWIDE JOURNAL USED BY ART HISTORIANS, UNIVERSITIES AND MUSEUMS, COLLECTORS, AUCTIONERS AND MANY OTHERS. 30,000
    3 DAHESH MUSEUM OF ART PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE DAHESH MUSEUM OF ART SYMPOSIUM AWARDS 3,000
    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
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 8
    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
    3,439,446
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    79,052
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    3,518,498
    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
    3,518,498
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    52,777
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. .......
    5
    3,465,721
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
    6
    173,286
    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
     
    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
     
    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 XII, line 1 ...
    7
     
    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
     
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 9
    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  
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2021:
    a Enter amount for 2020 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    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 ........  
    4Qualifying distributions for 2021 from Part
    XI, line 4: bullet$  
    a Applied to 2020, 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 2021 distributable amount.....  
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2021.    
    (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 2021. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2022 ..........
     
    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 2016 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...
     
    9 Excess distributions carryover to 2022.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
     
    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
    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) 2021 (b) 2020 (c) 2019 (d) 2018
    0 0 0 0 0
    b 85% (0.85) of line 2a ......... 0 0 0 0 0
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
    line 4 for each year listed .....
    115,264 110,557 89,588 113,386 428,795
    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 ....
    115,264 110,557 89,588 113,386 428,795
    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 IX, line 6 for each year listed ..
    115,524 102,710 102,951 99,037 420,222
    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 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).)
    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 (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
    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. 30,000
    DAHESH MUSEUM OF ART
    96 LEWIS STREET
    GREENWICH,CT06830
      PRIVATE OPERATING FO HELP SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM PROGRAM AND AWARDS 3,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 33,000
    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 ...........
        14 6  
    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 ............
        18 158,941  
    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) .. 0 232,297 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    232,297
    (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
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    Bullet Bullet
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    with the preparer shown below?
    See instructions.
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    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
    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) (2021)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021) 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

    $ 200,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
    2
    MAHMOUD ZAHID
    96 LEWIS STREET
     
    GREENWICH, CT06830

    $ 15,775


    (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) (2021)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    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) (2021)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    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) (2021)
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    TY 2021 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 6,255 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 3,547,054 276,638 SL 39.000000000000 90,950 0 90,950  

    TY 2021 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 51,817 54,563
    25000 BANK OF AMERICA COPR NOTE 25,056 25,070
    50000 BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC NOTE 50,207 53,541
    50000 JOHN DEERE CAP CORP NOTE 50,143 51,916
    50000 JPMORGAN CHASE & CO NOTE 50,331 53,049
    50000 MORGAN STANLEY FR NOTE 50,059 54,241
    50000 SHELL INTL FIN BV NOTE 50,276 53,064
    50000 VERIZON COMM INC NOTE 46,771 52,083
    50000 WELLS FARGO & CO NOTE 50,176 52,549
    50000 WESTPAC BKG CORP NOTE 50,215 54,013
    50000 WHIRLPOOL CORP SERA MTN NOTE 50,648 51,561

    TY 2021 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
    103 SH ADECCO GROUP A.G. 2,836 2,634
    69 SH ADYEN NV 987 3,628
    160 SH AIA GROUP LTD 3,662 6,452
    316 SH ALLIANZ SE ADR 4,502 7,462
    461 SH ANGLO AMERICAN PLC 2,083 4,289
    931 SH BANCO SANTANDER SA 5,811 3,063
    251 SH BNP PARIBAS SPND ADR 6,615 8,673
    373 SH CAMECO CORP 3,619 8,135
    494 SH CK HUTCHSON HLDGS LTD 4,225 3,187
    238 SH COMPASS GROUP PLC 5,451 5,322
    143 SH CRH PLC 4,398 7,550
    47 SH CYBER ARK SOFTWARE 4,770 8,144
    116 SH DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRIES ADR 3,502 3,332
    51 SH DBS GROUP LTD 4,061 4,942
    202 SH DEUTSCHE BOERSE 1,592 3,379
    93 SH DEUTSCHE POST AG 3,083 5,980
    373 SH DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG 6,607 6,914
    281 SH FANUC CORP 4,434 5,949
    235 SH GRIFOLS SA 3,976 2,639
    120 SH HONG KONG EXC 3,484 7,009
    85 SH IBERDROLA 2,356 4,025
    303 SH KION GROUP AG ADR 4,403 8,311
    105 SH KONINKLIJKE AHOLD DELHAIZE 2,352 3,598
    52 SH KUBOTA LTD 2,479 5,765
    84 SH KURITA WATER IND 4,470 7,966
    1676 SH LLOYDS TBS GROPU PLC 5,361 4,274
    38 SH LVMH MOET HENNESSY LOUIS V 1,133 6,283
    1056 SH MITSUBISHI UFJ FINL 5,070 5,766
    147 SH MOWI ASA 2,789 3,479
    98 SH NESTLE SA SPONA ADR 3,484 13,707
    47 SH NOVARTIS AG ADR 2,677 4,111
    48 SH NOVO NORDISK A/S 1,315 5,376
    45 SH NUTRIEN LTD 1,773 3,384
    240 ORGANE INC ADR 3,894 2,532
    56 SH PRUDENTIAL PLC ADR 2,487 1,928
    116 SH RIO TINTO PLC 4,925 7,765
    195 SH ROCHE HLDG LTD SPON ADR 4,612 10,142
    136 SH ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC 8,136 5,896
    96 SH SANOFI 8,503 8,166
    55 SH SAP AE-SPON ADR 4,096 7,706
    371 SEVEN & I HLDGS CO LTD JPY 6,953 8,145
    156 SH SMITH & NEPHEW PLC SP ADR 3,062 5,401
    70 SH SONY CORP 1,629 8,848
    394 SH STANDARD CHARTER 4,434 4,786
    35 SH SUZUKI MOTOR CORP 6,617 5,385
    24 SH TELEPERFORMANCE SA-EUR 2,194 5,349
    110 SH TOTAL SE 4,921 5,441
    48 SH TOYOTA MOTOR CORP ADR 3,905 8,894
    151 SH VEOLIA ENVIRONMENT 3,855 5,540
    231 SH VINCI SA ADR 5,285 6,102
    256 SH VOLVO AB-B SH 3,664 5,928
    400 Z HOLDINGS CORP 3,634 4,637
    27 SH TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MFG 282 3,248
    300 SH ABBVIE INC 23,626 40,620
    25 SH ALPHABET INC 24,546 72,426
    1000 SH APPLE INC 4,654 177,570
    160 SH APTIV PLC 11,793 26,392
    400 SH ARIST NETWORKS INC 21,335 57,500
    700 SH AT&T INC 16,856 17,220
    1100 SH BANK OF AMERICA 27,118 48,939
    182 SH BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC CL B 31,512 54,418
    10 SH BOOKING HOLDINGS INC 15,733 23,992
    800 SH BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP 29,319 33,984
    80 SH CHARTER COMM INC 3,372 52,158
    350 SH CHEVRON CORP 30,269 41,073
    867 SHCISCO SYSTEMS INC 27,671 54,942
    394 SH COMCAST CORP 3,367 19,830
    82 SH CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC 17,877 20,580
    85 SH CUMMINS INC 12,718 18,542
    108 SH DOLLAR GENERAL CORP 12,846 25,470
    300 SHFISERV INC 31,076 31,137
    179 SH HOME DEPOT INC 26,294 74,287
    153 SH HONEYWELL INTL INC 19,713 31,902
    135 SH IBM CORP 7,093 18,044
    949 SH INTEL CORP 20,640 48,874
    150 SH INTERCONTINENTAL EXCHANGE 13,010 20,516
    325 SH JPMORGAN CHASE & CO 22,859 51,464
    300 SH MEDTRONICS PLC 30,302 31,035
    850 SH MERCK & CO INC 15,403 65,144
    650 SH NEWMONT GLOD CORP 24,995 40,313
    300 SH ORACLE CORP COM 9,298 26,163
    137 SH PAYPAL HOLDINGS INC 6,131 25,835
    300 SH PHILLIP MORRIS INTL INC 10,264 28,500
    111 SH PROCTOR & GAMBLE CO 9,366 18,157
    450 SH RAYTHEON TECHN CORP 9,476 38,727
    100 SH SALEFORCE COM 18,891 25,413
    450 SH TYSON FOODS INC 26,432 39,222
    200 SH UNITED HEALTH GROUP INC 6,585 100,428
    450 SH VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS 25,966 23,382
    210 SH VISA INC 21,040 45,509
    136 SH WALMART INC 12,964 19,678
    148 SH WALT DISNEY CO 16,207 22,924
    42 SH ADVANTEST CORP 3,913 3,976
    160 SH ASTRAZENECA PLC 8,516 9,320
    279 SH COMPAGNIE DE DAINT-GOBAIN 3,871 3,926
    110 SH COVESTRO AG 3,579 3,390
    20 SH DIAGEO PLC 3,815 4,403
    359 SH ENEL SOCIETA PER AZIONI-EU 3,776 2,877
    33 SH ESSILORLUXOTTICA 2,937 3,513
    193 SH NEWCREST MINING LTD SPON 3,496 3,435
    63 SH NINTENDO CO LTD ADR 4,541 3,669
    116 SH RECKITT BENCKISER PLC 4,132 4,381
    87 SH SCHNEIDER ELECT SA UNSPON 2,810 3,413
    122 SH SHIN ETSU CHEM CO LTD 5,387 5,276
    143 SH TOKIO MARINE HLDGS INC 7,319 7,938
    89 SH VOLKSWAGEN AG UNSPON ADR 1,795 2,615
    82 SH HIKMA PHAR PLC 5,731 4,929
    8 SH SEA LTD 2,500 1,790
    325 SH AKAMAI TECHN INC 32,089 38,038
    600 SH DOW INC 38,234 34,032
    125 SH FEDEX CORP 33,915 32,330
    750 SH WALGREENS BOOTS ALLIANCE INC 34,931 39,120
    1500 SH WILLIAMS COS INC 37,340 39,060
    200 SH AGCO CORP 25,627 23,204
    27 SH KYNDRYL HOLDINGS INC 311 489
    212 SH CROWN CASTLE INTL CORP 18,776 44,249

    TY 2021 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    MERVAT ZAHID CULTURAL FOUNDATION
     
    C/O AMIRA ZAHID
    EIN:
    46-2975291
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    515,847
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    535,578
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


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


    0


    TY 2021 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 7,108 5,682  
    LAND MANCHESTER, CT 1,327,946 0 1,327,946  
    BUILDING MANCHESTER, CT 3,547,054 367,588 3,179,466  


    TY 2021 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 19,835 0 19,835 6,612


    TY 2021 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 5,000,000


    TY 2021 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 22,908 22,908 22,908 0
    FOREIGN TAX PAID 1,617 1,617 1,617 0
    BANK CHARGES 20 0 20 7
    INSURANCE 39,358 0 39,358 13,119
    MAINTENANCE 21,022 0 21,022 7,008
    MANAGEMENT FEES 16,800 0 16,800 5,600
    POSTAGE 36 0 36 12
    REAL ESTATE TAXES 94,112 0 94,112 31,371
    SECURITY EXPENSE 5,502 0 5,502 1,834
    TELEPHONE & INTERNET 6,255 0 6,255 2,085
    UTILITIES 43,474 0 43,474 14,491
    REGISTRATION 375 0 375 125


    TY 2021 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    MERVAT ZAHID CULTURAL FOUNDATION
     
    C/O AMIRA ZAHID
    EIN:
    46-2975291
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FEDERAL INCOME TAXES 2,500 0 2,500 0