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 John J Leidy Foundation Inc
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)305 West Chesapeake Avenue
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Towson, MD21204
A Employer identification number

52-6034785
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(410) 821-3006
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$22,955,939J 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 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 13 13  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 367,284 367,284  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 330,304
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 1,355,621
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 330,304
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)..... 0  
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 151 151  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 697,752 697,752  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 59,000 20,000   39,000
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... 0      
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... 0      
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 47,352 47,352    
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 11,097 403    
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 0    
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 26,045 11,764   14,281
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 143,494 79,519   53,281
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 746,479 746,479
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 889,973 79,519   799,760
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -192,221
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 618,233
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2021)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 1,686,436 894,919 894,919
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).....   0  
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet     0  
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges.......... 28,378 10,395 10,395
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 5,581,296 6,198,575 22,050,625
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet     0  
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........   0  
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet     0  
15 Other assets (describe bullet) 0 0 0
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 7,296,110 7,103,889 22,955,939
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons   0
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......   0
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet) 0 0
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........    
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 7,296,110 7,103,889
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 7,296,110 7,103,889
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 7,296,110 7,103,889
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
7,296,110
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-192,221
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
7,103,889
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
7,103,889
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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
c
d
e
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 1,355,621 0 1,025,317 330,304
b
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a 0 0 0 330,304
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 330,304
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
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Part V
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 8,593
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 8,593
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2021 estimated tax payments and 2020 overpayment credited to 2021 6a 1,066
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b  
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 7,563
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. Part VI Line 7 - Original Return Overpayment: -8629 7 8,629
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 36
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2022 estimated taxBullet36 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
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XIV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletMD
    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 addressbulletwww.leidyfoundation.org
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletPierson & Pierson Telephone no.bullet (410) 821-3004

    Located atbullet305 West Chesapeake Avenue Suite 30TowsonMD ZIP+4bullet21204
    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
    W Michel Pierson Vice-President
    0.50     		0 0 0
    2210 Chilham Road
    Baltimore,MD21209
    Robert L Pierson President
    5.00     		56,000 0 0
    305 W Chesapeake Ave Suite 308
    Towson,MD21204
    Claire A Pierson Secr./Treas.
    1.00     		3,000 0 0
    18327 Peters Avenue
    White Hall,MD21161
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
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    Part VII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part VIII-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1 NOT APPLICABLE 0
    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 NONE 0
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
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    Part IX
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    20,122,878
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    1,168,996
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    21,291,874
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    21,291,874
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    319,378
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. .......
    5
    20,972,496
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
    6
    1,048,625
    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
    1,048,625
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2021 from Part V, line 5.......
    2a
    8,593
    b
    Income tax for 2021. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    8,593
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    1,040,032
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    1,040,032
    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
    1,040,032
    Part XI
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
     
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
    1b
     
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4.
    4
     
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    Part XII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2020     		(c)
    2020     		(d)
    2021
    1 Distributable amount for 2021 from Part X, line 7 1,040,032
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2021:
    a Enter amount for 2020 only....... 797,087
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021:
    a From 2016...... 0
    b From 2017...... 0
    c From 2018...... 0
    d From 2019...... 0
    e From 2020...... 0
    f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 0
    4Qualifying distributions for 2021 from Part
    XI, line 4: bullet$ 799,760
    a Applied to 2020, but not more than line 2a 797,087
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		0
    d Applied to 2021 distributable amount..... 2,673
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    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 0
    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 ..........     		1,037,359
    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) ...     		0
    9 Excess distributions carryover to 2022.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		0
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2017.... 0
    b Excess from 2018.... 0
    c Excess from 2019.... 0
    d Excess from 2020.... 0
    e Excess from 2021.... 0
    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).)
    NONE
    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.
    NONE
    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:
    Robert L Pierson President
    305 West Chesapeake Avenue Suite 30
    Towson,MD21204
    (410) 821-3006
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    See attached Schedule 2
    cAny submission deadlines:
    See attached Schedule 2
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    See attached Schedule 2
    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
    Philanthropy Tank Inc
    PO Box 11008
    Baltimore,MD21212     		  PC Educational 5,000
    Maryland Philanthropy Network
    2 E Read Street
    Baltimore,MD21202     		  PC Educational 4,850
    Baltimore Choral Arts Society
    1316 Park Avenue
    Baltimore,MD21217     		  PC Arts/Cultural 1,000
    Sexual AssaultSpouse Abuse Resource Center
    PO Box 1207
    Bel Air,MD21014     		  PC Domestic Violence 5,000
    Baltimore Children's Museum Inc
    35 Market Place
    Baltimore,MD21202     		  PC Educational 5,000
    Star Spangled Banner Flag House Assoc
    844 E Pratt Street
    Baltimore,MD21202     		  PC Arts/Cultural 2,000
    Baltimore Rock Opera Society
    3107 Greenmount Avenue
    Baltimore,MD21218     		  PC Arts/Cultural 5,000
    Young Audiences of Maryland
    2600 N Howard St Suite 1300
    Baltimore,MD21218     		  PC Educational 3,000
    Shepherd's Clinic
    2800 Kirk Avenue
    Baltimore,MD21218     		  PC Health Care 10,000
    Bradley and Nikki Bozeman Foundation
    1777 Reisterstown Road Suite 40
    Pikesville,MD21208     		  PC Poverty Relief 5,000
    Civil Justice Inc
    520 W Fayette Street Suite 410
    Baltimore,MD21201     		  PC Legal Aid Poor 7,500
    A New Faith Community
    1635 West Pratt Street
    Baltimore,MD21223     		  PC Educational 3,500
    MarylandReportercom Inc
    6392 Shadowshape Place
    Columbia,MD21045     		  PC Educational 7,500
    Magical Experiences Arts Company
    7032 Wallis Avenue
    Baltimore,MD21215     		  PC Disabled Persons 5,000
    Cornerstone Community Housing
    1400 East Lombard Street
    Baltimore,MD21231     		  PC Housing 7,500
    Episcopal Diocese of Maryland
    4 East University Parkway
    Baltimore,MD21218     		  PC Educational 6,500
    Women's Law Center
    305 W Chesapeake Ave Suite 201
    Towson,MD21204     		  PC Legal Aid Poor 4,000
    Sisters Academy of Baltimore
    139 First Avenue
    Baltimore,MD21227     		  PC Educational 5,000
    Fire Museum of Maryland
    1301-Rear York Road
    Lutherville,MD21093     		  PC Arts/Cultural 5,000
    Health Care for the Homeless
    421 Fallsway
    Baltimore,MD21202     		  PC Housing 10,000
    St Vincent de Paul Society of Baltimore
    2305 N Charles St Suite 300
    Baltimore,MD21218     		  PC Educational 3,500
    Baltimore Museum of Art
    10 Art Museum Drive
    Baltimore,MD21218     		  PC Arts/Cultural 10,000
    Enoch Pratt Free Library of Baltimore City
    400 Cathedral Street
    Baltimore,MD21201     		  PC Educational 10,000
    Iris Music Project
    9607 Rocksparkle Row
    Columbia,MD21045     		  PC Elderly 3,000
    Reading Partners
    1500 Union Avenue Suite 2200
    Baltimore,MD21211     		  PC Educational 10,000
    Next One Up Foundation
    PO Box 22503
    Baltimore,MD21203     		  PC Educational 10,000
    Maryland Food Bank
    2200 Halethorpe Farms Road
    Baltimore,MD21227     		  PC Food pantry 12,500
    Maryland Foundation of Dentistry
    8901 Herrmann Drive
    Columbia,MD21045     		  PC Diabled Persons 5,000
    Franciscan Center Inc
    101 W 23rd Street
    Baltimore,MD21218     		  PC Poverty Relief 5,000
    Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service
    201 N Charles Street Suite 1400
    Baltimore,MD21201     		  PC Legal Aid Poor 10,000
    Maryland Association of Nonprofit Organizations
    1500 Union Ave Suite 2500
    Baltimore,MD21211     		  PC Educational 7,500
    Harbor Hospital Inc
    3001 S Hanover Street Suite SA130
    Baltimore,MD21225     		  PC Health Care 5,000
    Mt Washington Pediatric Hospital
    1708 West Rogers Avenue
    Baltimore,MD21209     		  PC Health Care 50,000
    Caroline Friess Center Inc
    900 Somerset Street
    Baltimore,MD21202     		  PC Educational 9,000
    Single Carrot Theatre
    3001 Old York Road
    Baltimore,MD21218     		  PC Arts/Cultural 5,000
    National Aquarium
    501 East Pratt Street
    Baltimore,MD21202     		  PC Educational 5,000
    Neighborhood Design Center
    120 W North Ave Suite 306
    Baltimore,MD21223     		  PC Neighborhood Improvement 5,000
    Homeless Persons Representation Project
    201 N Charles St Suite 1104
    Baltimore,MD21201     		  PC Legal Aid Poor 6,500
    Village Learning Place Inc
    2521 Saint Paul Street
    Baltimore,MD21218     		  PC Educational 7,000
    Sadie Crockin Memorial Fund Inc
    6600 York Rd Suite 211
    Baltimore,MD21212     		  PC Educational 2,500
    Boys Hope Girls Hope Baltimore
    3817 Fleetwood Avenue
    Baltimore,MD21206     		  PC Educational 10,000
    Center Stage
    700 N Calvert Street
    Baltimore,MD21202     		  PC Arts/Cultural 7,500
    Walters Art Museum Foundation Inc
    600 N Charles Street
    Baltimore,MD21201     		  PC Arts/Cultural 10,000
    CASA of Baltimore County Inc
    305 W Chesapeake Ave Suite 117
    Towson,MD21204     		  PC Child Welfare 6,000
    American Visionary Arts Museum
    800 Key Highway
    Baltimore,MD21230     		  PC Arts/Cultural 5,000
    Pride of Baltimore
    1240 Key Highway
    Baltimore,MD21230     		  PC Educational 3,000
    Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter Inc
    2490 Giles Road
    Baltimore,MD21225     		  PC Animal Welfare 5,000
    HopeWell Cancer Support Inc
    PO Box 755
    Brooklandville,MD21022     		  PC Health Care 5,000
    Public Justice Center Inc
    201 N Charles Street Suite 1200
    Baltimore,MD21201     		  PC Legal Aid Poor 7,500
    Shrine of the Little Flower
    2854 Brendan Avenue
    Baltimore,MD21213     		  PC Arts/Cultural 10,000
    St Elizabeth School
    801 Argonne Drive
    Baltimore,MD21218     		  PC Disabled Persons 9,796
    Everyman Theatre
    315 W Fayette Street
    Baltimore,MD21201     		  PC Arts/Cultural 7,500
    Baltimore Hebrew Congregation
    7401 Park Heights Avenue
    Baltimore,MD21208     		  PC Religious 1,000
    American Red Cross
    4800 Mt Hope Drive
    Baltimore,MD21215     		  PC Disaster Relief 10,000
    American Red Cross
    4800 Mt Hope Drive
    Baltimore,MD21215     		  PC Local Disaster Relief 25,000
    St Mary's Outreach Center
    1104 West 36th Street
    Baltimore,MD21211     		  PC Poverty Relief 3,500
    Baltimore Hebrew Congregation
    7401 Park Heights Avenue
    Baltimore,MD21208     		  PC Religious 15,000
    Our Joyful Noise
    2701 Quarry Heights Way
    Baltimore,MD21209     		  PC Arts/Cultural 5,000
    Tuerk House
    2701 North Charles Street
    Baltimore,MD21216     		  PC Health Care 15,000
    Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas
    7901 Annapolis Road
    Lanham,MD20706     		  PC Educational 5,000
    Salvation Army
    814 Light Street
    Baltimore,MD21230     		  PC Poverty Relief 5,000
    Baltimore Concert Opera
    11 W Mount Vernon Pl Suite 307
    Baltimore,MD21201     		  PC Arts/Cultural 5,000
    Salvation Army
    814 Light Street
    Baltimore,MD21230     		  PC Poverty Relief 4,000
    Thread Inc
    PO Box 1584
    Baltimore,MD21203     		  PC Educational 30,000
    Wide Angle Youth Media
    2601 N Howard Street Suite 160
    Baltimore,MD21218     		  PC Educational 2,500
    Creative Alliance Inc
    3134 Eastern Avenue
    Baltimore,MD21224     		  PC Arts/Cultural 4,000
    Maryland Science Center
    601 Light Street
    Baltimore,MD21230     		  PC Educational 7,500
    Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
    1212 Cathedral Street
    Baltimore,MD21201     		  PC Arts/Cultural 30,000
    Chesapeake Shakespeare Company
    7 S Calvert Street
    Baltimore,MD21202     		  PC Arts/Cultural 10,000
    Hampden Family Center Inc
    1104 W 36th Street
    Baltimore,MD21211     		  PC Educational 5,000
    Associated Jewish Community Federation
    101 W Mount Royal Avenue
    Baltimore,MD21201     		  PC Community Fund 27,000
    Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church
    1316 Park Avenue
    Baltimore,MD21217     		  PC Educational 5,000
    Baltimore Museum of Industry
    1415 Key Highway
    Baltimore,MD21230     		  PC Educational 5,000
    Paul's Place Inc
    1118 Ward Street
    Baltimore,MD21230     		  PC Poverty Relief 12,500
    Mercy Medical Center Inc
    345 St Paul Place
    Baltimore,MD21202     		  PC Health Care 10,000
    Community Law Center
    3355 Keswick Road Suite 200
    Baltimore,MD21211     		  PC Legal Aid Poor 6,000
    Irvine Natural Science Center Inc
    11201 Garrison Forest Road
    Owings Mills,MD21117     		  PC Educational 10,000
    The Samaritan Community
    1407 Bolton Street
    Baltimore,MD21217     		  PC Poverty Relief 5,000
    Univ of MD St Joseph Medical Center Foundation
    7601 Osler Drive
    Towson,MD21204     		  PC Health Care 25,000
    Maryland Institute College of Art
    1300 Mt Royal Avenue
    Baltimore,MD21217     		  PC Educational 83,333
    Total .................................bullet 3a 746,479
    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 13  
    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 ............     		    18 330,304  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) ..   697,601  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    697,601
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XV-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 13
    Part XVI
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
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    Bullet Bullet
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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


    		 Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Additional Data


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    Part VI Line 7 -Original Return Overpayment: -8,629


    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description

    TY 2021 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    The John J Leidy Foundation Inc
    EIN:
    52-6034785
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Miscellaneous Office Expense 24,000 11,000   13,000
    Assn of Balto Area Grantmakers - membership 600     600
    Website 85     85
    Fedex 71     71
    Subscriptions 1,233 708   525
    Agent custody fees 32 32    
    Bank fees 24 24    


    TY 2021 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    The John J Leidy Foundation Inc
    EIN:
    52-6034785
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    US Treas Int on refund 151 151  


    TY 2021 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    The John J Leidy Foundation Inc
    EIN:
    52-6034785
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Morgan Stanley Investment Management 47,352      


    TY 2021 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    The John J Leidy Foundation Inc
    EIN:
    52-6034785
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Excise Tax 10,694      
    Foreign Tax 403 403