Form990-PF


Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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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
THE FLETCHER FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)370 MAIN STREET 12TH FLOOR
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
WORCESTER, MA01608
A Employer identification number

04-6470890
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(508) 459-8000
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$69,764,980
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) 265,280
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 3,851 3,798  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 1,602,449 1,549,583  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 1,959,693
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 3,770,597
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 1,959,693
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)....... 137,485 4,658  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 3,968,758 3,517,732  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... 350,000 175,000   175,000
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... 50,934 50,934    
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... 16,479 16,479    
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... 29,827 22,327   1,766
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 447,240 264,740   176,766
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 2,573,359 2,573,359
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 3,020,599 264,740   2,750,125
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 948,159
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 3,252,992
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2021)
Form 990-PF (2021)
Page 2
Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)
Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 1,832,797 639,590 639,590
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)....... 27,164,861 Click to see attachment27,118,561 58,358,604
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).......... 5,987,941 Click to see attachment8,161,967 10,766,786
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) 34,985,599 35,920,118 69,764,980
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
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........ 17,764,182  
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 17,221,417 35,920,118
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 34,985,599 35,920,118
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 34,985,599 35,920,118
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
34,985,599
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
948,159
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
6,500
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
35,940,258
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
20,140
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
35,920,118
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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 11000 SH GEO GROUP P 2021-01-07 2021-11-23
b 350 SH MICROSOFT CORP P 2018-05-09 2021-09-10
c 1100 SH GEO GROUP P 2021-01-07 2021-11-23
d 650 SH PEPSICO INC P 2018-05-09 2021-09-10
e 461 SH ALEXION PHARMACEUTICALS INC P 2014-11-12 2021-01-07
K-1 CHURCHSIDE - DIST IN EXCESS OF P    
1100 SH ALEXION PHARMACEUTICALS INC P 2018-10-03 2021-01-07
FROM K-1'S - MLP P    
6580 SH APPLE COMPUTER INC P 2012-04-19 2021-01-04
FROM K-1'S - MLP SEC 1231 P    
1100 SH APPLE COMPUTER INC P 2012-04-19 2021-01-04
600 SH DUPONT E I DE NEMOURS & CO P 1993-03-23 2021-01-07
1400 SH AT&T INC P 2015-12-28 2021-10-25
FROM K-1'S - MLP P    
4300 SH AT&T INC P 2015-07-30 2021-10-25
3100 SH AT&T INC P 2019-06-11 2021-10-25
1725 SH AT&T INC P 2020-09-22 2021-10-25
35 SH ALPHABET INC P 2018-05-09 2021-09-10
4900 SH APPLE COMPUTER INC P 2018-05-09 2021-01-04
660 SH APPLE COMPUTER INC P 2018-05-09 2021-09-10
3200 SH BLACKSTONE INC P 2018-05-09 2021-09-10
1200 SH BOEING CO COM P 2018-05-09 2021-11-23
(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 99,225   96,580 2,645
b 103,162   33,605 69,557
c 9,923   9,653 270
d 100,250   62,878 37,372
e 72,214   89,858 -17,644
7,542     7,542
172,312   150,975 21,337
2,958     2,958
886,603   138,211 748,392
    270 -270
148,205   23,105 125,100
67,750   47,111 20,639
35,577   49,119 -13,542
    324 -324
109,272   150,312 -41,040
78,778   100,248 -21,470
43,836   49,159 -5,323
100,260   37,732 62,528
654,437   228,218 426,219
101,366   30,740 70,626
411,588   101,488 310,100
249,379   411,318 -161,939
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       2,645
b       69,557
c       270
d       37,372
e       -17,644
      7,542
      21,337
      2,958
      748,392
      -270
      125,100
      20,639
      -13,542
      -324
      -41,040
      -21,470
      -5,323
      62,528
      426,219
      70,626
      310,100
      -161,939
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 1,959,693
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 2,591
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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  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 45,217
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 45,217
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2021 estimated tax payments and 2020 overpayment credited to 2021 6a 15,000
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b  
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 60,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 75,000
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
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 29,783
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2022 estimated taxBullet29,783 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$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
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
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
Yes
 
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)
    bulletMA
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 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 ofbulletWARNER S FLETCHER Telephone no.bullet (508) 459-8000

    Located atbullet370 MAIN STREET 12TH FLOORWORCESTERMA ZIP+4bullet01608
    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
     
     
    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
    ALLEN W FLETCHER TRUSTEE/CHAI
    5.00
    0 0 0
    4 ASH STREET
    WORCESTER,MA01604
    WARNER S FLETCHER TTEE/TREAS/S
    5.00
    0 0 0
    370 MAIN STREET 12TH FLOOR
    WORCESTER,MA01608
    MARY F FLETCHER TRUSTEE
    1.00
    0 0 0
    11 MONMOUTH ROAD
    WORCESTER,MA01609
    ANDREW FLETCHER TRUSTEE
    1.00
    0 0 0
    62 LEDGELAWN AVENUE
    LEXINGTON,MA02420
    ETHAN FLETCHER TRUSTEE
    1.00
    0 0 0
    411 51ST STREET
    OAKLAND,CA94609
    JUSTIN FLETCHER TRUSTEE
    1.00
    0 0 0
    3 KEELER FARM WAY
    LEXINGTON,MA02420
    MATTHEW FLETCHER TRUSTEE
    1.00
    0 0 0
    29 BURROUGHS STREET
    LEXINGTON,MA02420
    MEGAN FLETCHER TRUSTEE
    1.00
    0 0 0
    1689 NOE STREET
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94131
    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  
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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
    FLETCHER TILTON PC TRUST & ACCOUNT 350,000
    370 MAIN STREET 12TH FLOOR
    WORCESTER,MA01608
    NIXON PEABODY CUSTODIAL FEES 50,934
    370 MAIN ST 12TH FLOOR
    WORCESTER,MA01608
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet  
    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 N/A  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
    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
    64,241,896
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    1,743,343
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    65,985,239
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
     
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    65,985,239
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    989,779
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. .......
    5
    64,995,460
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
    6
    3,249,773
    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
    3,249,773
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2021 from Part V, line 5.......
    2a
    45,217
    b
    Income tax for 2021. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    45,217
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    3,204,556
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    3,204,556
    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
    3,204,556
    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 3,204,556
    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...... 11,859
    c From 2018......  
    d From 2019...... 63,403
    e From 2020......  
    f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 75,262
    4Qualifying distributions for 2021 from Part
    XI, line 4: bullet$ 2,750,125
    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..... 2,750,125
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2021. 75,262 75,262
    (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 ..........
    379,169
    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
     
    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 e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    WARNER S FLETCHER
    370 MAIN STREET 12TH FLOOR
    WORCESTER,MA01608
    (508) 459-8000
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    APPLICATION REQUESTS/PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS ARE: A COVER LETTER/PROPOSAL SIGNED BY PRESIDENT OR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WITH SEVEN (7)COPIES OF THE PROPOSAL. INCLUDE A COPY OF THE IRS TAX EXEMPTION LETTER. IF SUBMITTING TO THE FOUNDATION FOR THE FIRST TIME, IT IS HELPFUL AND EDUCATIONAL TO THE TRUSTEES TO SUBMIT ONE (1) COPY OF ANY OTHER GENERAL INFORMATION THAT THE ORGANIZATION FEELS MIGHT GIVE THE TRUSTEES A BETTER FEEL AS TO WHAT THE ORGANIZATION DOES. THIS INFORMATION IS APPRECIATED BUT NOT REQUIRED
    cAny submission deadlines:
    GRANT MEETINGS ARE HELD IN APRIL, SEPTEMBER, AND DECEMBER. GRANT REQUESTS SHOULD BE RECEIVED NO LATE
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    FOCUS IS (501(C)(3))NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED IN WORCESTER, MA OR PROVIDING SIGNIFICANT SERVICES TO WORCESTER AREA RESIDENTS, WITH A PREFERRED FOCUS ON HELPING WITH OCCASIONAL CAPITAL NEEDS.
    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 RED CROSS OF CENTRAL MASSA
    2000 CENTURY DRIVE
    WORCESTER,MA01606
    NONE PUBLIC SUPPORT LOCAL DISASTER CLIENT ASSIST 15,000
    ARTS & BUSINESS COUNCIL OF GREATER
    15 CHANNELL CENTER STREET
    BOSTON,MA02210
    NONE PUBLIC 2021 BI-ANNUAL ART IN THE PARK 6,000
    ARTS WORCESTER
    660 MAIN STREET
    WORCESTER,MA01606
    NONE PUBLIC SUPPORT ONGOING EXHIBITIONS AND EDUC 8,000
    BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTER OF CENTRAL
    484 MAIN STREET SUITE 360
    WORCESTER,MA01608
    NONE PUBLIC SUPPORT WORCESTER AREA COLLEGE MENTO 10,000
    BLACK EXCELLENCE ACADEMY FA CHARLE
    525 CHANDLER STREET
    WORCESTER,MA01602
    NONE PUBLIC OPERATING SUPPORT 14,000
    BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF WORCESTER
    64 TAINTER STREET
    WORCESTER,MA01610
    NONE PUBLIC UPGRADE SECURITY 35,000
    CAMP PUTNAM OF THE WORCESTER FRESH
    141 RUTHERFORD RD
    NEW BRAINTREE,MA01531
    NONE PUBLIC TOWARD EXPANDING THE PROGRAMS TO SER 10,000
    CASA PROJECT INC (THE)
    100 GROVE STREET
    WORCESTER,MA016052608
    NONE PUBLIC SUPPORT OF THE CHILD COURT ADVOCACY 20,000
    CASA PROJECT INC (THE)
    100 GROVE STREET
    WORCESTER,MA016052608
    NONE PUBLIC ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO SUPPORT PROGRA 10,000
    CITYSIDE
    2120 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
    BERKLEY,CA94704
    NONE PUBLIC SC GRANT (ETHAN) 2,500
    COASTAL MOUNTAIN LAND TRUST
    101 MOUNT BATTIE STREET
    CAMDEN,ME04843
    NONE PUBLIC SC GRANT 2,500
    COMMUNITY HARVEST PROJECT INC
    37 WHEELER ROAD
    NORTH GRAFTON,MA015361104
    NONE PUBLIC SC GRANT (ANDREW) 5,000
    COMMUNITY HARVEST PROJECT INC
    37 WHEELER ROAD
    NORTH GRAFTON,MA015361104
    NONE PUBLIC SC GRANT (WARNER) 5,000
    COMMUNITY HARVEST PROJECT INC
    37 WHEELER ROAD
    NORTH GRAFTON,MA015361104
    NONE PUBLIC SUPPORT APR PROGRAMS 50,000
    CULTURAL EXCHANGE THROUGH SOCCER (C
    C/O WORCESTER YOUTH CENTE
    WORCESTER,MA01602
    NONE PUBLIC CAPITAL NEEDS REQUEST 10,000
    DISMAS HOUSE OF MASSACHUSETTS INC
    PO BOX 30125
    WORCESTER,MA01603
    NONE PUBLIC SUPPORT THE FARM STEWARD PROGRAM 10,000
    DISMAS HOUSE OF MASSACHUSETTS INC
    PO BOX 30125
    WORCESTER,MA01603
    NONE PUBLIC TOWARDS CAPITAL COST NEW PERMANENT H 50,000
    DRESS FOR SUCCESS
    484 MAIN STREET SUITE 110
    WORCESTER,MA01608
    NONE PUBLIC SUPPORT MOVING TO NEW LOCATION: 120 12,000
    EASTERSEALS MASSACHUSETTS
    484 MAIN STREET 6TH FLOO
    WORCESTER,MA01608
    NONE PUBLIC HELP WITH PURCHASE COSTS OF REPLACEM 20,000
    FOOD LINK INC
    17 BRATTLE ST SUITE 17
    ARLINGTON,MA02476
    NONE PUBLIC SC GRANT 2,500
    FRIENDLY HOUSE INC
    36 WALL STREET
    WORCESTER,MA01604
    NONE PUBLIC TOWARD CONSTRUCTION NEW GYMNASIUM FL 100,000
    FRIENDS OF THE NORTH BROOKFIELD TOW
    PO BOX 12
    NORTH BROOKFIELD,MA01535
    NONE PUBLIC SUPPORT THE TOWN HOUSE'S PLAN FOR CO 10,000
    GENESIS CLUB INC
    274 LINCOLN STREET
    WORCESTER,MA01605
    NONE PUBLIC TOWARD IMPROVEMENTS TO EXTERIOR 274 5,000
    GOOD SPORTS
    1515 WASHINGTON STREET SU
    BRAINTREE,MA02184
    NONE PUBLIC SC GRANT 1,500
    GREATER BOSTON FOOD BANK
    70 SOUTH BAY AVENUE
    BOSTON,MA02118
    NONE PUBLIC SC GRANT 5,000
    GREATER WORCESTER LAND TRUST
    4 ASH STREET
    WORCESTER,MA01608
    NONE PUBLIC SC GRANT 5,000
    GREATER WORCESTER LAND TRUST
    4 ASH STREET
    WORCESTER,MA01608
    NONE PUBLIC PROPERTY ACQUISITION OVER THREE YEAR 200,000
    HENRY SHELDON MUSEUM OF VERMONT HIS
    ONE PARK STREET
    MIDDLEBURY,VT05733
    NONE PUBLIC SC GRANT 2,000
    HENRY SHELDON MUSEUM OF VERMONT HIS
    ONE PARK STREET
    MIDDLEBURY,VT05733
    NONE PUBLIC REPAIR ELEVATOR 20,000
    HOMES FOR OUR TROPPS INC
    6 MAIN STREET
    TAUNTON,MA02780
    NONE PUBLIC SC GRANT 1,000
    JEREMIAH'S INN
    PO BOX 30035 1059 MAIN
    WORCESTER,MA01603
    NONE PUBLIC ASSIST WITH RENOVATION OF JEREMIAH'S 40,000
    JOY OF MUSIC PROGRAM INC
    1 GORHAM STREET
    WORCESTER,MA01605
    NONE PUBLIC EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR JOMP, SAGGI 20,000
    JOY OF MUSIC PROGRAM INC
    1 GORHAM STREET
    WORCESTER,MA01605
    NONE PUBLIC SUPPORT SCHOOL'S FINANCIAL AID PROGR 10,000
    LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF GREATER WORC
    3 SALEM SQUARE SUITE 332
    WORCESTER,MA01608
    NONE PUBLIC SUPPORT PROGRAMMING 12,000
    LIVING IN FREEDOM TOGETHER - LIFT
    34 CEDAR STREET SUITE 30
    WORCESTER,MA01609
    NONE PUBLIC TOWARD INSTALLATION OF ADA COMPLIANT 15,000
    LUK INC
    545 WESTMINSTER STREET
    FITCHBURG,MA014204727
    NONE PUBLIC SUPPORT PROGRAMMING FOR VULNERABLE Y 5,000
    MAIN SOUTH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CO
    875 MAIN STREET
    WORCESTER,MA01610
    NONE PUBLIC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR FY 202 30,000
    MASSACHUSETTS COLLEGE OF ART AND DE
    621 HUNTINGTON AVENUE
    BOSTON,MA021155882
    NONE PUBLIC ANNUAL GRANT 10,000
    MATTHEW 25 INC
    52 QUEEN STREET
    WORCESTER,MA01610
    NONE PUBLIC SUPPORT NEWEST INITIATIVE AT 11 MOUN 25,000
    MCAULEY NAZARETH HOME FOR BOYS
    77 MULBERRY STREET
    LEICESTER,MA01524
    NONE PUBLIC FUND REPLACEMENT OF THE MAIN BUILDIN 11,000
    MISSION E4
    39 BURNSHIRT ROAD
    HUBBARDSTON,MA01452
    NONE PUBLIC INVEST IN THE YOUTH THAT LIVE IN THE 10,000
    MUSIC WORCESTER
    319 MAIN STREET
    WORCESTER,MA016081511
    NONE PUBLIC SUPPORT FLETCHER FAMILY ANNUAL CONCE 500,000
    NET OF COMPASSION-HOTEL GRACE
    674 MAIN STREET
    WORCESTER,MA01610
    NONE PUBLIC SC GRANT 5,000
    OAKLAND CHINATOWN CHAMBER FOUNDATIO
    388 9TH STREET SUITE 290
    OAKLAND,CA94607
    NONE PUBLIC SC GRANT 2,500
    OAKLAND GENESIS SOCCER CLUB
    638 FAIRVIEW STREET
    OAKLAND,CA94609
    NONE PUBLIC SC GRANT 2,500
    ONE WORCESTER
    484 MAIN STREET SUITE 30
    WORCESTER,MA01608
    NONE PUBLIC PROGRAMMING SUPPORT 10,000
    PLANNED PARENTHOOD LEAGUE OF MA IN
    1055 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE
    BOSTON,MA022151001
    NONE PUBLIC SUPPORT WORK TO ADVANCE HEALTH EQUIT 10,000
    PROVISION MINISTRY INC
    7 THOMAS NEWTON DRIVE
    WESTBOROUGH,MA01581
    NONE PUBLIC CAPITAL SUPPORT TO EXPAND THEIR CAPA 25,000
    QUINSIGAMOND COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUN
    670 WEST BOYLSTON STREET
    WORCESTER,MA01606
    NONE PUBLIC H.A.C.E. YOUTH RECOGNITION AWARDS PR 3,000
    RACHEL'S TABLE
    633 SALISBURY STREET
    WORCESTER,MA01609
    NONE PUBLIC CHILDREN'S MILK FUND 5,000
    REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL OF C
    PO BOX 255
    WORCESTER,MA01613
    NONE PUBLIC SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS 10,000
    REGIONAL PARKS FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 2527
    CASTRO VALLEY,CA94546
    NONE PUBLIC SC GRANT 2,500
    RENDER CREATIVE
    9 IRVING STREET
    WORCESTER,MA01609
    NONE PUBLIC SUPPORT OPERATING WORK 6,000
    RIA HOUSE INC
    330 COCHITUATE ROAD 178
    FRAMINGHAM,MA01701
    NONE PUBLIC SUPPORT A CLINICAL DIRECTOR 5,000
    TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
    73 LANCASTER STREET
    WORCESTER,MA01609
    NONE PUBLIC ANNUAL GRANT 10,000
    TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
    73 LANCASTER STREET
    WORCESTER,MA01609
    NONE PUBLIC TOWARD NEIGHBORHOOD SUPPORT TEAM 20,000
    UMASS MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE INC
    328 SHREWSBURY STREET
    WORCESTER,MA01604
    NONE PUBLIC THREE YEAR GRANT TO SUPPORT PHYSICAL 150,000
    UMASS MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE INC
    328 SHREWSBURY STREET
    WORCESTER,MA01604
    NONE PUBLIC THREE YEAR GRANT TO SUPPORT PHYSICAL 150,000
    UMASS MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE INC
    328 SHREWSBURY STREET
    WORCESTER,MA01604
    NONE PUBLIC THREE YEAR GRANT TO SUPPORT PHYSICAL 150,000
    UMASS MEMORIAL HEALTH-COMMUNITY HEA
    335 CHANDLER STREET
    WORCESTER,MA016023441
    NONE PUBLIC SUPPORT WORK AT PLUMLEY VILLAGE 11,000
    UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS
    484 MAIN STREET 300
    WORCESTER,MA01608
    NONE PUBLIC SUPPORT FUNDING OF THE WORCESTER REM 100,000
    UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS
    484 MAIN STREET 300
    WORCESTER,MA01608
    NONE PUBLIC SUPPORT MISSION 40,000
    UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS
    484 MAIN STREET 300
    WORCESTER,MA01608
    NONE PUBLIC RESETTLEMENT PROJECT FOR MEMBER OF T 50,000
    VISITATION HOUSE INC
    119 ENDICOTT STREET
    WORCESTER,MA01610
    NONE PUBLIC PURCHASE AND REMOVE REFRIGERATORS 4,000
    VNA CARE NETWORK & HOSPICE INC
    120 THOMAS STREET
    WORCESTER,MA01608
    NONE PUBLIC SUPPORT REMOVING BARRIERS TO HEALTH 25,000
    WELLNESS CAMPAIGN
    10 COYNE DRIVE
    WOBURN,MA01801
    NONE PUBLIC SC GRANT 7,500
    WICN PUBLIC RADIO INC
    50 PORTLAND STREET
    WORCESTER,MA01608
    NONE PUBLIC PURCHASE OF NEW EQUIPMENT AND LABOR 10,000
    WORCESTER ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE
    139 HOLDEN STREET
    WORCESTER,MA01606
    NONE PUBLIC SC GRANT 3,000
    WORCESTER ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE
    139 HOLDEN STREET
    WORCESTER,MA01606
    NONE PUBLIC CAPITAL NEEDS 65,000
    WORCESTER CENTER FOR CRAFTS
    25 SAGAMORE ROAD
    WORCESTER,MA01605
    NONE PUBLIC CAPITAL EXPENSES TO HELP REVITALIZE 30,000
    WORCESTER CENTER FOR CRAFTS
    25 SAGAMORE ROAD
    WORCESTER,MA01605
    NONE PUBLIC MATCH FOR THEIR MASSACHUSETTS CULTUR 40,000
    WORCESTER CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY
    PO BOX 21001
    WORCESTER,MA01602
    NONE PUBLIC SUPPORT THE REPAIR OF THIRTY VIOLINS 3,000
    WORCESTER COMMUNITY HOUSING RESOURC
    11 PLEASANT STREET
    WORCESTER,MA01608
    NONE PUBLIC SUPPORT OPERATIONS 20,000
    WORCESTER COUNTY FOOD BANK
    474 BOSTON TURNPIKE
    SHREWSBURY,MA01545
    NONE PUBLIC SC GRANT 5,000
    WORCESTER EDUCATION COLLABORATIVE
    484 MAIN STREET 300
    WORCESTER,MA016081880
    NONE PUBLIC GENERAL OPERATION 5,000
    WORCESTER HISTORICAL MUSEUM-POWWOW
    30 ELM STREET
    WORCESTER,MA01609
    NONE PUBLIC SUPPORT YOUTH VOICES MATTER PROJECT, 10,000
    WORCESTER INTERFAITH INC
    10 IRVING STREET
    WORCESTER,MA01609
    NONE PUBLIC SUPPORT PROGRAM 5,000
    WORCESTER LATINO DOLLARS FOR SCHOLA
    P O BOX 16564
    WORCESTER,MA01601
    NONE PUBLIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 3,000
    WORCESTER PLOYTECHNIC INSTITUTE - W
    100 INSTITUTE ROAD
    WORCESTER,MA016092280
    NONE PUBLIC SUPPORT NEWEST ACADEMIC BUILDING 200,000
    WORCESTER REGIONAL RESEARCH BUREAU
    500 SALISBURY STREET
    WORCESTER,MA01609
    NONE PUBLIC CORE PROGRAMMING 5,000
    WORCESTER YOUTH CENTER INC
    326 CHANDLER STREET
    WORCESTER,MA016023440
    NONE PUBLIC SUPPORT CORE PROGRAMS 15,000
    YOUTHCONNECT WORCESTER
    484 MAIN STREET
    WORCESTER,MA01608
    NONE PUBLIC SUPPORT SUMMER PROGRAMS 10,000
    YWCA OF CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS
    ONE SALEM SQUARE
    WORCESTER,MA01608
    NONE PUBLIC SUPPORT VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAMM 5,000
    FROM MULTIPLE MLP K-1'S
    370 MAIN STREET 12TH FLO
    WORCESTER,MA01608
    NONE PUBLIC INVESTMENTS 359
    Total .................................bullet 3a 2,573,359
    bApproved for future payment
    GREATER WORCESTER LAND TRUST
    4 ASH STREET
    WORCESTER,MA01608
    NONE PUBLIC PROPERTY ACQUISITION OVER THREE YEAR 200,000
    UMASS MEMORIAL HEALTH-COMMUNITY HEA
    335 CHANDLER STREET
    WORCESTER,MA016023441
    NONE PUBLIC SUPPORT WORK AT PLUMLEY VILLAGE 11,000
    Total .................................bullet 3b 211,000
    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 3,851  
    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 1,959,693  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue:
    aRENTAL INCOME K-1S MLP
    523000 73      
    bBUSINESS INCOME 523000 60,640      
    cROYALTY INCOME - FUND P     15 4,658  
    dOTHER INCOME 523000 596      
    eTAX REFUND         49,367
    fRENTAL INCOME - PARTNERSHIP 523000 6,787      
    gROYALTY INCOME - MLP 523000 15,364      
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) .. 83,460 3,570,651 49,367
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    3,703,478
    (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.)
    11A TAX REFUND
    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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    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


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    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
    THE FLETCHER FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    04-6470890
    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
    THE FLETCHER FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number
    04-6470890
    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
    PATRICIA FLETCHER ESTATE
    370 MAIN STREET 12TH FLOOR
     
    WORCESTER, MA01608

    $ 265,280


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

    $  


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

    $  


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

    $  


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

    $  


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

    $  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    THE FLETCHER FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    04-6470890
    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
    THE FLETCHER FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    04-6470890
    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


    Software ID:  
    Software Version:  

    TY 2021 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE FLETCHER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    04-6470890
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    TAX PREPARATION FEES 10,000 5,000   5,000
    TRUST & ACCT FEES 340,000 170,000   170,000

    TY 2021 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    THE FLETCHER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    04-6470890
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    FTW&CO EQUITIES PFD STOCK    
    FTW&CO EQUITIES 27,118,561 58,358,604

    TY 2021 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    THE FLETCHER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    04-6470890
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    FTW&CO MUTUAL FUNDS AT COST 6,154,978 7,610,686
    OTHER INVESTMENTS AT COST 197,845 197,845
    PARTNERSHIPS AT COST 427,627 427,627
    MLP'S AT COST 1,381,517 2,530,628

    TY 2021 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    THE FLETCHER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    04-6470890
    Description Amount
    EXCESS DISTRIBUTIONS OF PARTNER BASIS 7,542
    RETURN OF CAPITAL 11,308
    ALLIANCE RESOURCE ADJUSTMENT 1,290


    TY 2021 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    THE FLETCHER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    04-6470890
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXPENSES        
    COMMONWEALTH OF MA PC 500     500
    SOFTWARE PACKAGE 1,266     1,266
    K-1 EXPENSES 14,034 14,034    
    ADR FEES 385 385    
    K-1 NON-DEDUCTIBLE EXPENSES 5,734      
    K-1 - DEPLETION 1,246 1,246    
    K-1 - ROYALTY EXPENSE 2,260 2,260    
    INVESTMENT INTEREST 4,402 4,402    


    TY 2021 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    THE FLETCHER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    04-6470890
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    RENTAL INCOME K-1S MLP 73    
    BUSINESS INCOME 60,640    
    ROYALTY INCOME - FUND P 4,658 4,658  
    OTHER INCOME 596    
    TAX REFUND 49,367    
    RENTAL INCOME - PARTNERSHIPS 6,787    
    ROYALTY INCOME - MLP 15,364    


    TY 2021 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    THE FLETCHER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    04-6470890
    Description Amount
    INCREASE IN BALANCES 6,500


    TY 2021 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE FLETCHER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    04-6470890
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    CUSTODY FEES 50,934 50,934    


    TY 2021 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    THE FLETCHER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    04-6470890
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAX PAID 16,479 16,479