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
NATURE SACRED
 
% BROWN INVESTMENT ADVISORY &
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)105 ANNAPOLIS STREET Suite D
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
ANNAPOLIS, MD21401
A Employer identification number

42-1263576
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(410) 268-1376
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$10,597,874J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 2,099,761
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 11,205 11,507 11,205
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 54,033 84,607 54,033
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 443,519
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 1,440,782
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 433,253
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 614
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 80,516 612,535 80,516
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 2,689,034 1,141,902 146,368
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 323,756     323,756
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 129,533     127,008
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 96,861     96,861
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 9,517 0 0 9,517
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 48,059 753 0 44,414
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 205,057 20,299   182,958
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 8,352 716   296
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 46,138    
20 Occupancy.............. 21,811     21,811
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 17,812     17,577
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 243,831 8,628 11,937 226,560
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 1,150,727 30,396 11,937 1,050,758
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 108,950 108,950
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 1,259,677 30,396 11,937 1,159,708
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 1,429,357
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 1,111,506
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 134,431
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............. 751,090 565,558 565,558
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 1,212,763 2,415,382 2,415,382
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................   50,000 50,000
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet0
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   20,000 Click to see attachment0 0
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges.......... 30,847 13,165 13,165
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 1,375,511 Click to see attachment1,357,646 1,357,646
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 1,535,427 Click to see attachment2,421,675 2,421,675
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 1,875,937 Click to see attachment1,990,785 1,990,785
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 1,627,027 Click to see attachment1,731,917 1,731,917
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet246,972
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet196,226 92,753 50,746 50,746
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment1,000 Click to see attachment1,000 Click to see attachment1,000
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 8,522,355 10,597,874 10,597,874
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 33,184 17,572
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) Click to see attachment4,399 Click to see attachment7,890
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 37,583 25,462
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........... 6,546,161 8,845,490
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............ 1,938,611 1,726,922
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)..... 8,484,772 10,572,412
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 8,522,355 10,597,874
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
8,484,772
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
1,429,357
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
658,283
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
10,572,412
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
 
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
10,572,412
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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 PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES P    
b PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES P    
c US TREASURY P    
d CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS P    
e CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS P    
CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS P    
(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 447,001   448,233 -1,232
b 719,169   353,925 365,244
c 274,612   274,549 63
d       50,136
e       50,136
      50,136
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       -1,232
b       365,244
c       63
d        
e        
       
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 433,253
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 3 614
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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 15,450
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 15,450
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2021 estimated tax payments and 2020 overpayment credited to 2021 6a 5,000
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 11,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 16,000
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 10 550
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2022 estimated taxBullet550 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? Click to see list of attachments....................
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 changesClick to see list of attachments....
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.Click to see list of attachments
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)
    bulletAL, CA, DC, FL, IL, IA, MD, MA, NY, PA, RI, VA
    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. Click to see attachment...............................
    10
    Yes
     
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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 addressbulletWWW.NATURESACRED.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletBROWN INVESTMENT ADVISORY & TR Telephone no.bullet (410) 537-5400

    Located atbullet901 S BOND ST 400BALTIMOREMD ZIP+4bullet212313340
    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)
    Yes
     
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
    1a(5)
     
    No
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
    1a(6)
     
    No
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
    1b
     
    No
    c
    ........bullet
    d
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2021? .............
    1d
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2021, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2021?....................
    2a
     
    No
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year? ..............................
    3a
     
    No
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2021 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2021.) .....................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2021? ..
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VI-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    Yes
    No
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........
    5a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
    5a(2)
     
    No
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
    5a(3)
     
    No
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
    5a(4)
     
    No
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
    5a(5)
     
    No
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
    5b
     
     
    c
    .........bullet
    d
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................
    5d
     
     
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract? .............................
    6a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    7a
     
    No
    b
    If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....
    7b
     
     
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .........................
    8
     
    No
    Part VII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    THOMAS H STONER CHAIRMAN
    10.0     		0 0 0
    105 ANNAPOLIS STREET
    ANNAPOLIS,MD21401
    KATHARINE E STONER VICE CHAIRMAN
    10.0     		0 0 0
    105 ANNAPOLIS STREET
    ANNAPOLIS,MD21401
    AMI ARONSON DIRECTOR
    0.1     		0 0 0
    105 ANNAPOLIS STREET
    ANNAPOLIS,MD21401
    NICHOLE BATTLE DIRECTOR
    0.1     		0 0 0
    105 ANNAPOLIS STREET
    ANNAPOLIS,MD21401
    DICK BLACKBURN DIRECTOR & TREASURER
    0.1     		0 0 0
    105 ANNAPOLIS STREET
    ANNAPOLIS,MD21401
    SCOTT BRICKMAN DIRECTOR
    0.1     		0 0 0
    105 ANNAPOLIS STREET
    ANNAPOLIS,MD21401
    EDWARD DUNN DIRECTOR
    0.1     		0 0 0
    105 ANNAPOLIS STREET
    ANNAPOLIS,MD21401
    CHUCK FOSTER DIRECTOR
    0.1     		0 0 0
    105 ANNAPOLIS STREET
    ANNAPOLIS,MD21401
    MICHAEL D HANKIN DIRECTOR
    0.1     		0 0 0
    105 ANNAPOLIS STREET
    ANNAPOLIS,MD21401
    LAUREN MARSHALL DIRECTOR
    0.1     		0 0 0
    105 ANNAPOLIS STREET
    ANNAPOLIS,MD21401
    PASCAL MITTERMAIER DIRECTOR
    0.1     		0 0 0
    105 ANNAPOLIS STREET
    ANNAPOLIS,MD21401
    FRED SMITH DIRECTOR
    0.1     		0 0 0
    105 ANNAPOLIS STREET
    ANNAPOLIS,MD21401
    ALDEN STONER CEO
    40.0     		146,305 21,175 0
    105 ANNAPOLIS STREET
    ANNAPOLIS,MD21401
    ERIN ROBERTSON CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER
    32.0     		95,150 22,086 0
    105 ANNAPOLIS STREET
    ANNAPOLIS,MD21401
    MEGAN COOKE DIR. OF DEVELOPMENT/SECRETARY
    40.0     		82,301 14,675 0
    105 ANNAPOLIS STREET
    ANNAPOLIS,MD21401
    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
    NEHA SRINIVASAN PROJECT MANAGER
    40.0     		50,042 0 0
    105 ANNAPOLIS STREET D
    ANNAPOLIS,MD21401
    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
    HOLLY MORING DBA FRESH TONIC MARKETING MARKETING 79,143
    61 DECATUR AVENUE
    ANNAPOLIS,MD21403
    MATTER LLC CONSULTING 72,865
    8517 VICTORY LANE
    POTOMAC,MD20854
    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 SEE FOOTNOTE FOR DIRECT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 1,159,708
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part VIII-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
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    Part IX
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    7,215,947
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    1,493,064
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    8,709,011
    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
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    8,709,011
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    130,635
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. .......
    5
    8,578,376
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
    6
    428,919
    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 0
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2021:
    a Enter amount for 2020 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:2019, 2018, 2017 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021:
    a From 2016...... 1,254,136
    b From 2017...... 602,361
    c From 2018...... 419,201
    d From 2019...... 494,469
    e From 2020...... 788,993
    f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 3,559,160
    4Qualifying distributions for 2021 from Part
    XI, line 4: bullet$ 1,159,708
    a Applied to 2020, but not more than line 2a 0
    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 1,159,708
    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 4,718,868
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2021. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2022 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		 
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2016 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		1,254,136
    9 Excess distributions carryover to 2022.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		3,464,732
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2017.... 602,361
    b Excess from 2018.... 419,201
    c Excess from 2019.... 494,469
    d Excess from 2020.... 788,993
    e Excess from 2021.... 1,159,708
    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
    134,431 84,150 42,110   260,691
    b 85% (0.85) of line 2a ......... 114,266 71,528 35,794   221,588
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		1,159,708 788,993 494,469   2,443,170
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		108,950 12,850 2,432   124,232
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		1,050,758 776,143 492,037   2,318,938
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ...... 10,597,874 8,522,355 6,319,607   25,439,836
    (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 ..     		285,946 197,984 156,579   640,509
    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).)
    THOMAS H STONER
    KATHARINE E STONER
    RICHARD BLACKBURN
    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
    AMAZING GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH
    2424 MCELDERRY STREET
    BALTIMORE,MD21205     		N/A PC GENERAL SUPPORT 3,000
    BON SECOURS COMMUNITY WORKS
    26 N FULTON AVE
    BALTIMORE,MD21223     		N/A PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,700
    BRENTON ARBORETUM
    25141 260TH STREET
    DALLAS CENTER,IA50063     		N/A PC GENERAL SUPPORT 250
    BROOKLYN GREENWAY INITIATIVE
    135 COLUMBIA STREET
    BROOKLYN,NY11231     		N/A PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    CRISPUS ATTUCKS DEVELOPMENT CORP
    23 U STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001     		N/A PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,000
    FRIENDS OF GEORGETOWN WATERFRONT PARK
    PO BOX 3653
    WASHINGTON,DC20027     		N/A PC GENERAL SUPPORT 3,500
    FRIENDS OF PATTERSON PARK
    27 S PATTERSON PARK AVE
    BALTIMORE,MD21231     		N/A PC GENERAL SUPPORT 3,000
    INTERSECTION OF CHANGE
    1947 PENNSYLVANIA AVE
    BALTIMORE,MD21217     		N/A PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    LANGTON GREEN INC
    3016 ARUNDEL ON THE BAY ROAD
    ANNAPOLIS,MD21403     		N/A PC GENERAL SUPPORT 4,000
    MARIAN HOUSE
    949 GORSUCH AVENUE
    BALTIMORE,MD21218     		N/A PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,000
    MOUNT WASHINGTON PRESERVATION TRUST
    PO box 20851
    BALTIMORE,MD21209     		N/A PC GENERAL SUPPORT 3,000
    UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA - PENN MUSEUM
    3260 SOUTH STREET
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19104     		N/A PC GENERAL SUPPORT 4,000
    UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA TRUSTEES
    3451 WALNUT STREET
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19104     		N/A PC GENERAL SUPPORT 50,000
    VILLAGE LEARNING PLACE
    2521 ST PAUL STREET
    BALTIMORE,MD21218     		N/A PC NOVEMBER EVENTS 3,000
    WASHINGTON PARKS & PEOPLE
    2437 15TH STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20009     		N/A PC GENERAL SUPPORT 18,500
    Total .................................bullet 3a 108,950
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    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 11,205  
    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 ............     		    18 443,519  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue:
    aSCH K-1 PTE INCOME     		523000 -2,334     57,850
    bSERVICE FEES 900099       25,000
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) .. -2,334 508,757 82,850
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    589,273
    (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.)
    11C SERVICES FEES RELATE TO CONTRACTED SERVICES TO PROVIDE DESIGN, MATERIALS, AND ADVISORY SERVICES SURROUNDING THE PRODUCTION OF A SACRED PLACE.
    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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    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
    NATURE SACRED
     
    Employer identification number

    42-1263576
    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
    NATURE SACRED
          		Employer identification number
    42-1263576
    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
    ALDEN STONER
    932 MELVIN ROAD
     
    ANNAPOLIS, MD21403

    		$ 11,468


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    2
    FIDELITY CHARITABLE
    PO BOX 770001
     
    CINCINNATI, OH452770053

    		$ 88,750


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    3
    NORTHERN TRUST CHARITABLE GIVING PG
    50 S LASALLE STREET
     
    CHICAGO, IL60603

    		$ 125,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    4
    PAUL C SCHORR III
    PO BOX 57310
     
    LINCOLN, NE685057310

    		$ 110,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    5
    BRUCE MAINWARING
    74 PASTURE LANE APT 333
     
    BRYN MAWR, PA190101778

    		$ 70,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    6
    THE BALTIMORE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    11 E MT ROYAL AVENUE FL 2
     
    BALTIMORE, MD21202

    		$ 77,473


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Name of organization
    NATURE SACRED
          		Employer identification number
    42-1263576
    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
    7
    THE JACOB HILDA BLAUSTEIN FDN
    10 E BALTIMORE STREET
     
    BALTIMORE, MD21202

    		$ 35,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    8
    PASCAL MITTERMAIER
    35 SEA STREET
     
    MANCHESTERBYTHESEA, MA01944

    		$ 26,125


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    9
    CLAYTON BAKER TRUST
    1600 W 41ST STREET
     
    BALTIMORE, MD21211

    		$ 25,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    10
    BROWN ADVISORY
    901 S BOND STREET 400
     
    BALTIMORE, MD21231

    		$ 25,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    11
    TRUMAN T SEMANS
    2417 STILL FOREST ROAD
     
    PIKESVILLE, MD21208

    		$ 25,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    12
    ALAN R GRIFFITH
    300 PINEY POINT FARM LANE
     
    CENTREVILLE, MD216171817

    		$ 35,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Name of organization
    NATURE SACRED
          		Employer identification number
    42-1263576
    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
    13
    SCHWAB CHARITABLE
    PO BOX 628298
     
    ORLANDO, FL32862

    		$ 25,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    14
    RICHARD BLACKBURN
    228 S WASHINGTON ST SUITE 110
     
    ALEXANDRIA, VA223145404

    		$ 1,200,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    15
    CHESAPEAKE BAY TRUST
    108 SEVERN AVENUE
     
    ANNAPOLIS, MD21403

    		$ 18,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    16
    MICHAEL HANKIN
    NORTHWOODS PO BOX 27
     
    BUTLER, MD21023

    		$ 15,160


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    17
    GREEN MOUNT CEMETERY CORPORATION
    1501 GREENMOUNT AVENUE
     
    BALTIMORE, MD21202

    		$ 10,100


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    18
    FRANCIS P CHIARAMONTE MD FAMILY FD
    44 CANAL CENTER PLAZA 325
     
    ALEXANDRIA, VA22314

    		$ 10,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Name of organization
    NATURE SACRED
          		Employer identification number
    42-1263576
    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
    19
    BERNSTEIN FAMILY FOUNDATION
    3299 K STREET NW 700
     
    WASHINGTON, DC20007

    		$ 10,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    20
    ERIC BERNTHAL
    8901 PERSIMMON TREE ROAD
     
    POTOMAC, MD20854

    		$ 10,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    21
    THE AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATI
    40 E MAIN STREET 887
     
    NEWARK, DE19711

    		$ 10,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    22
    THE BLACKBURN FOUNDATION INC
    3258 TELEPHONE ROAD
     
    DALLAS, TX75241

    		$ 10,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    23
    COMMUNITY FDN OF GREATER DES MOINES
    1915 GRAND AVENUE
     
    DES MOINES, IA50309

    		$ 25,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    24
    THE MORRIS GWENDOLYN CAFRITZ FDN
    1825 K STREET 1400
     
    WASHINGTON, DC20006

    		$ 7,500


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Name of organization
    NATURE SACRED
          		Employer identification number
    42-1263576
    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
    25
    BRENTON FOUNDATION
    2916 SW 14TH STREET
     
    DES MOINES, IA50315

    		$ 9,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    26
    CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    221 S FIGUEROA STREET 400
     
    LOS ANGELES, CA90012

    		$ 5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    27
    GREENSPRING ASSOCIATES
    100 PAINTERS MILL ROAD
     
    OWINGS MILLS, MD21117

    		$ 5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    28
    R S EVANS FOUNDATION INC
    1255 FRANKLIN AVE 500
     
    GARDEN CITY, NY11530

    		$ 5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    29
    RICHARD L FRANYO
    29 1/2 EASTERN AVE
     
    ANNAPOLIS, MD214033315

    		$ 5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    30
    WILLIAM A DONLON
    3055 RUNDELAC ROAD
     
    ANNAPOLIS, MD214031321

    		$ 5,300


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Name of organization
    NATURE SACRED
          		Employer identification number
    42-1263576
    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
    31
    JP MORGAN CHARITABLE GIVING FUND
    165 TOWNSHIP LINE ROAD SUITE 1200
     
    JENKINTOWN, PA19046

    		$ 50,000


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

    		$  


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

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (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
    NATURE SACRED
          		Employer identification number

    42-1263576
    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
    16
    		 112 SHARES OF PROCTER & GAMBLE $ 15,160 2021-07-07
    (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
    NATURE SACRED
          		Employer identification number

    42-1263576
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Additional Data


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    TY 2021 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    NATURE SACRED
    EIN:
    42-1263576
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 48,059 753   44,414

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    TY 2021 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    NATURE SACRED
    EIN:
    42-1263576
    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

    TY 2021 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    NATURE SACRED
    EIN:
    42-1263576
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    FIXED INCOME FUNDS - US BANK 1,990,785 1,990,785

    TY 2021 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    NATURE SACRED
    EIN:
    42-1263576
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    EQUITY FUNDS - US BANK 2,123,487 2,123,487
    COMMON STOCK - US BANK 191,588 191,588
    FOREIGN STOCK - US BANK 106,600 106,600

    TY 2021 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    NATURE SACRED
    EIN:
    42-1263576
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    1,357,646
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    1,357,646
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


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


     


    TY 2021 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    NATURE SACRED
    EIN:
    42-1263576
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    REAL ESTATE FUNDS - US BANK FMV 776,050 776,050
    PRIVATE EQUITIES - US BANK FMV 955,867 955,867

    TY 2021 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    NATURE SACRED
    EIN:
    42-1263576
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL FEES 9,517     9,517


    TY 2021 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    NATURE SACRED
    EIN:
    42-1263576
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    TRADEMARK 1,000 1,000 1,000


    TY 2021 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    NATURE SACRED
    EIN:
    42-1263576
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    BOARD EXPENSES 1,485     1,485
    OFFICE EXPENSES 14,818     14,568
    OFFICE MAINTENANCE 18,336     18,336
    POSTAGE & SHIPPING 2,045     2,045
    SITE VISITS 794     794
    DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 850     850
    TELEPHONE & CONNECTIVITY 6,320     6,320
    INSURANCE 5,159     5,159
    SCH K-1 PTE DEDUCTIONS   8,628    
    OFFICE MEALS 2,304     2,304
    MARKETING & MATERIALS 3,757     3,757
    BOARD MEALS 7,350     7,350
    FUNDRAISING ADMINISTRATION 1,586     1,586
    STATE CHARITY REGISTRATION 4,758     4,758
    BENCH STORAGE FEES 5,795     5,795
    BENCH COSTS 36,133   5,000 30,093
    FIRESOUL PROGRAM 18,028     18,028
    PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATION 10,160     10,160
    RESEARCH REPORTS 2,833     2,833
    EDUCATION MAILINGS 4,226     4,226
    COMMUNITY HEALING 61,673     54,885
    NATURE FOR WELLNESS 11,069     9,681
    EVENTS FOR FUNDRAISING 5,634     5,634
    SOLICITATION MATERIALS 2,887     2,887
    DONOR CAMPAIGNS 3,938     3,938
    25TH ANNIVERSARY EXPENSES 124     124
    OPERATING EXPENSES 249     249
    FEE FOR SERVICE 6,937   6,937  
    CBT WHITE PAPER EXPENSES 4,583     4,583
    COMPUTER EQUIPMENT       4,132


    TY 2021 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    NATURE SACRED
    EIN:
    42-1263576
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    SCH K-1 PTE INCOME 55,516 612,535 55,516
    SERVICE FEES 25,000   25,000


    TY 2021 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    NATURE SACRED
    EIN:
    42-1263576
    Description Amount
    UNREALIZED GAIN 658,283


    TY 2021 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    NATURE SACRED
    EIN:
    42-1263576
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    DUE TO CREDIT CARD 4,399 7,890


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    TY 2021 OtherNotesLoansRcvblLongSch
    Name:
    NATURE SACRED
    EIN:
    42-1263576

    Borrower's Name Relationship to Insider Original Amount of Loan Balance Due Date of Note Maturity Date Repayment Terms Interest Rate Security Provided by Borrower Purpose of Loan Description of Lender Consideration Consideration FMV
    PROMISSORY NOTES (BRENTON COMMUNITIES)   20,000 0 2019-12 2024-02   7 %        

    TY 2021 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    NATURE SACRED
    EIN:
    42-1263576
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    COMMUNICATIONS 130,525     130,525
    FUNDRAISING CONSULTING 46,610     44,810
    INVESTMENT MGMT FEES 20,299 20,299    
    OTHER CONSULTING 7,623     7,623


    TY 2021 SubstantialContributorsSch
    Name:
    NATURE SACRED
    EIN:
    42-1263576
    Name Address
    RICHARD BLACKBURN 228 S WASHINGTON ST SUITE 110
    ALEXANDRIA,VA223145404


    TY 2021 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    NATURE SACRED
    EIN:
    42-1263576
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INCOME TAXES 8,056      
    PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES 296     296
    FOREIGN TAX PAID - DIVIDENDS   716