Form990-PF
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2021, or tax year beginning 01-01-2021 , and ending 12-31-2021
Name of foundation
THE DOROTHY B FRANCIS CHARITABLE
FOUNDATION
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)8044 MONTGOMERY ROAD 420
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
CINCINNATI, OH45236
A Employer identification number

35-2235189
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(513) 794-1900
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$6,781,998J 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 6 6 6
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 263,014 263,014 263,014
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 154,172
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 436,339
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 154,172
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 417,192 417,192 263,020
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 27,923      
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 775      
b Accounting fees (attach schedule).......        
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 2,335      
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see list of attachments 61,462 50,506 50,506  
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 92,495 50,506 50,506 0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 301,000 301,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 393,495 50,506 50,506 301,000
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 23,697
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 366,686
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 212,514
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............. 9,391 16,586 16,586
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 11,908 49,054 49,054
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 3,542,530 Click to see attachment3,530,238 6,664,555
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 47,185 Click to see attachment47,185 51,803
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 3,611,014 3,643,063 6,781,998
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........   0
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions...........    
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 3,611,014 3,643,063
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)..... 3,611,014 3,643,063
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 3,611,014 3,643,063
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
3,611,014
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
23,697
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
8,352
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
3,643,063
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
3,643,063
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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 CLOUGH GLBL OPPTYS P 2006-01-01 2021-01-28
b TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICAL P 2019-01-11 2021-01-28
c KROGER CO. P 2017-07-25 2021-03-04
d ANTHEM INC. P 2010-09-21 2021-03-04
e UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC P 2008-06-16 2021-03-04
ORGANON AND CO REG SHS P 2011-02-22 2021-06-22
VIATRIS P 2008-05-22 2021-06-22
DOUBLELINE TOTAL RETURN P 2011-02-28 2021-06-22
GUGGENHEIM MACRO P 2016-11-02 2021-06-22
APPLE INC P 2012-04-30 2021-09-22
DEERE CO P 2013-10-18 2021-09-22
ELI LILLY & CO P 2011-05-26 2021-09-22
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS P 2012-04-30 2021-09-22
GOLDMAN SACHS STRATEGIC P 2014-04-25 2021-11-18
JP MORGAN STRATEGIC P 2014-04-25 2021-11-18
KYNDRYL HOLDINGS INC P 2013-10-18 2021-12-22
(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 27,192   33,801 -6,609
b 6,720   7,077 -357
c 34,194   23,666 10,528
d 39,942   6,870 33,072
e 50,188   7,900 42,288
3,607   1,913 1,694
1,957   1,010 947
40,004   41,731 -1,727
25,000   23,864 1,136
49,933   7,181 42,752
15,004   3,713 11,291
15,087   2,505 12,582
14,874   2,434 12,440
25,000   27,820 -2,820
85,618   86,852 -1,234
2,019   3,830 -1,811
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       -6,609
b       -357
c       10,528
d       33,072
e       42,288
      1,694
      947
      -1,727
      1,136
      42,752
      11,291
      12,582
      12,440
      -2,820
      -1,234
      -1,811
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 2 154,172
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  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 5,097
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 5,097
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2021 estimated tax payments and 2020 overpayment credited to 2021 6a 8,566
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b  
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 8,566
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 3,469
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2022 estimated taxBullet3,469 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
     
    No
    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)
    bulletOH
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2021 or the taxable year beginning in 2021? See the instructions for Part XIII.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VI-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletALEX & COMPANY CPAS Telephone no.bullet (513) 794-1900

    Located atbullet8044 MONTGOMERY ROAD 420CINCINNATIOH ZIP+4bullet45236
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2021, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16   No
    See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
    country bullet
    Part VI-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person? ..............................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
    1a(3)
     
    No
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
    1a(4)
     
    No
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
    1a(5)
     
    No
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
    1a(6)
     
    No
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
    1b
     
    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
    BRUCE LAZARUS Vice President
    1.00     		0    
    8044 MONTGOMERY RD STE 420
    CINCINNATI,OH45236
    CAROLYN McCLINTOCK Executive Dir.
    20.00     		27,923    
    8044 MONTGOMERY RD STE 420
    CINCINNATI,OH45236
    DAVID J ALEX President
    1.00     		0    
    8044 MONTGOMERY RD STE 420
    CINCINNATI,OH45236
    VIRGINIA CLARK TREASURER/SECTY
    1.00     		0    
    8044 MONTGOMERY RD STE 420
    CINCINNATI,OH45236
    TAMMY PATTON Vice President
    1.00     		0    
    8044 MONTGOMERY RD STE 420
    CINCINNATI,OH45236
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet  
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    Part VII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet  
    Part VIII-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1  
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part VIII-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    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
    6,304,238
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    83,167
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    6,387,405
    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
    6,387,405
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    95,811
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. .......
    5
    6,291,594
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
    6
    314,580
    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
    314,580
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2021 from Part V, line 5.......
    2a
    5,097
    b
    Income tax for 2021. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    5,097
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    309,483
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    309,483
    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
    309,483
    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 7 309,483
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2021:
    a Enter amount for 2020 only....... 7,481
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021:
    a From 2016......  
    b From 2017......  
    c From 2018......  
    d From 2019......  
    e From 2020......  
    f Total of lines 3a through e ........  
    4Qualifying distributions for 2021 from Part
    XI, line 4: bullet$ 301,000
    a Applied to 2020, but not more than line 2a 7,481
    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..... 293,519
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2021.    
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5  
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		 
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2021. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2022 ..........     		15,964
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		 
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2016 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		 
    9 Excess distributions carryover to 2022.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		 
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2017....  
    b Excess from 2018....  
    c Excess from 2019....  
    d Excess from 2020....  
    e Excess from 2021....  
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 10
    Part XIII
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2021, enter the date of the ruling ....... bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2021 (b) 2020 (c) 2019 (d) 2018
             
    b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part IX, line 6 for each year listed ..     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XIV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    DOROTHY B FRANCIS FOUNDATION
    8044 MONTGOMERY ROAD STE 420
    CINCINNATI,OH45236
    (513) 794-1900
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    ANY FORM IS ACCEPTABLE.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    NONE
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    NONE
    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
    MILESTONES INC
    12372 RIGGS RD
    INDEPENDENCE,KY41051     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE 10,000
    GREEN UMBRELLA
    4138 HAMILTON AVE STE D
    CINCINNATI,OH45223     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE 15,000
    IMAGO EARTH CENTER
    700 ENRIGHT AVE
    CINCINNATI,OH45205     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE 10,000
    ARC OF APPALACHIA
    7660 CAVE ROAD
    BAINBRIDGE,OH45612     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE 15,000
    BETHANY HOUSE
    1841 FAIRMONT AVE
    CINCINNATI,OH45214     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE 30,000
    ELEMENTZ
    1100 RACE STREET
    CINCINNATI,OH45202     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE 10,000
    THE GLAD HOUSE INC
    1994 MADISON ROAD
    CINCINNATI,OH45208     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE 10,000
    OHIO VALLEY VOICES
    6642 BRANCH HILL - GUINEA PIKE
    LOVELAND,OH45140     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE 10,000
    PURRFECT FRIENDS CAT RESCUE
    2863 HANOIS COURT
    CINCINNATI,OH45251     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE 5,000
    RAPTOR INC
    961 BARG SALT RUN ROAD
    MILFORD,OH45150     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE 10,000
    WESTERN WILDLIFE CORRIDOR
    PO BOX 389077
    CINCINNATI,OH45238     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE 20,000
    OYLER MENTORING PROGRAM
    2121 HATMAKER STREET
    CINCINNATI,OH45204     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE 1,000
    GLSEN GREATER CINCINNATI
    PO BOX 19856
    CINCINNATI,OH45219     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE 5,000
    CHILDHOOD FOOD SOLUTIONS
    2573 ST LEO PLACE
    CINCINNATI,OH45225     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE 20,000
    THE HELP PROGRAM
    1600 MADISON RD
    CINCINNATI,OH45206     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE 10,000
    CINCINNATI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
    3333 BURNET AVENUE
    CINCINNATI,OH45229     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE 5,000
    BRICK GARDENS
    4721 READING RD
    CINCINNATI,OH45237     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE 21,000
    UCAN
    2830 COLERAIN AVE
    CINCINNATI,OH45225     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE 9,000
    OAR
    5619 ORLANDO PL
    CINCINNATI,OH45227     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE 10,000
    GREAT PARKS FOREVER
    10245 WINTON ROAD
    CINCINNATI,OH45231     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE 5,000
    HELP
    1600 MADISON RD
    CINCINNATI,OH45206     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE 10,000
    NEST
    11905 RICH ROAD
    LOVELAND,OH45140     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE 10,000
    CRAZY CATS RESCUE
    PO BOX 8845
    CINCINNATI,OH45208     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE 5,000
    HIS HANDS EXTENDED SANCTUARY
    1560 DIALTON RD
    SAINT PARIS,OH43072     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE 10,000
    KLICWOW
    4355 FERGUSON DRIVE SUITE 150
    CINCINNATI,OH45245     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE 5,000
    MASLOW'S ARMY
    1188 FAR HILLS DRIVE APT 24
    PARK HILLS,KY41011     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE 10,000
    PETS FOR PATIENTS
    324 WARREN AVENUE
    CINCINNATI,OH45220     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE 5,000
    IMMIGRANT REFUGEE LAW CENTER
    1702 GRAND AVENUE
    CINCINNATI,OH45214     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE 15,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 301,000
    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 6  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities ....          
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income .....          
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............     		        154,172
    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) ..   263,020 154,172
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    417,192
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XV-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 13
    Part XVI
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below?
    See instructions.
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's name SmallBullet
    		 Firm's EIN SmallBullet
    Firm's address SmallBullet


    		 Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2021)
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    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
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    CONOCOPHILLIPS-800.2564 SHARES    
    DEERE CO- 500.6257 SHARES 27,611 156,572
    INTEL CORP- 1628.6402 SHARES 43,914 83,875
    MARATHON OIL CORP- 2,923.8342 SHARES    
    VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS COM- 1530.6474 SH 74,201 84,728
    WELLS FARGO & CO NEW DEL - 600.4034 SHS    
    COHEN & STEERS CLOSED END OPPTY FUND INC 97,645 123,294
    AT&T INC - 2162.0778 SHARES 75,372 59,952
    CATERPILLAR INC - 500.3709 SHARES 28,250 103,447
    COHEN & STEERS SELECT INFRASTRUCTURE 64,321 91,613
    EATON VANCE TX-AD GL OPP 87,166 132,209
    CLOUGH GLBL OPPTYS 81,788  
    BLACKROCK CAP&INC 65,772 135,263
    PFIZER INC- 1,119.6148 SHARES 18,447 66,113
    UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC - 400 SHARES 15,924 110,471
    EATON VANCE TAX MAN GLB 74,264 109,372
    AFLAC INC - 1,025.0676 SHARES 34,026 111,533
    AMERICAN FINL GRP HLDGS - 1,028.8448 SHS 23,405 127,549
    BOEING COMPANY - 609.6471 SHARES    
    CSX CORP - 1829.5448 SHARES 30,558 154,820
    CHEVRON CORP - 100 SHARES 6,452 11,735
    BUCKEYE PARTNERS LP - 1,795.9326 SHARES    
    WAL-MART STORES INC - 1,026.2949 SHARES 52,406 131,566
    TCW TOTAL RETURN BOND FD CL I 74,957 78,330
    BERKSHIRE HATHAWAYINC - 500 SHARES 22,837 97,175
    BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO - 1599.4407 SHS 50,531 104,713
    COCA COLA COM - 800 SHARES 28,443  
    EXXON MOBIL CORP - 600 SHARES    
    JPMORGAN CHASE & CO - 824.2361 SHARES 28,756 114,683
    ELI LILLY & CO - 1229.2493 SHARES 27,404 202,814
    MERCK AND CO INC SHS - 1,564.5873 SHARES 39,010 94,159
    NEXTERA ENERGY INC SHS - 738.9457 SHS 22,771 149,651
    PPL CORPORATION - 1,619.3661 SHARES 38,780 48,678
    TEXAS INSTRUMENTS - 1303.8837 SHARES 25,936 152,639
    ENERGY TRANSFER PTNRS LP - 3500.1047 SH    
    ANTHEM INC - 400 SHARES 11,755 97,807
    EATON VANCE TAX-MANAGED DIVER EQTY INCM 65,973 134,085
    EATON VANCE TAX-MNGD GLBL DIV EQTY INCM 58,442 126,959
    AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LTD - 1565.0894 SH 45,490 77,080
    PROLOGIS INC - 800.546 SHARES 23,738 134,780
    APPLE INC - 700 SHARES 27,774 294,411
    CISCO SYSTEMS INC - 2017.3744 SHARES 38,740 127,841
    FORD MOTOR CO - 3201.7772 SHARES    
    JOHNSON AND JOHNSON COM - 422.0312 SHS 35,838 86,225
    MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP - 2001.7142 SHS 23,876 89,632
    NATIONAL GRID PLC SP ADR - 1,200 SHS 54,505 79,552
    VALERO ENERGY CORP NEW - 1566.1165 SHS 23,229 77,372
    DOUBLELINE TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND CL I 44,540 42,066
    DUKE ENERGY CORP NEW - 1121.1777 SHARES 46,122 105,338
    PHILLIPS 66 SHS - 549.0803 SHARES 15,398 39,786
    ABBVIE INC SHS - 842.4981 SHARES 20,583 114,074
    INTL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP IBM - 365 SH 77,233 73,112
    ORACLE CORP - 1,000 SHARES 32,937 87,210
    AMN ELEC POWER CO - 800 SHARES 38,332 71,176
    BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC - 500 SHARES 19,548 42,920
    KINDER MORGAN INC - 1781 SHARES    
    TCW EMERGING MARKETS INCOME I SHARE 74,595 69,085
    GOLDMAN SACHS STRATEGIC INCOME FUND CL I 31,980 29,702
    JP MORGAN STRATEGIC INC OPP FUND    
    PRINCIPAL GLOBAL DIV INCOME FUND CL P 82,500 84,493
    FIRST ENERGY CORP - 1400 SHARES 45,948 58,226
    OCCIDENTAL PETE CORP CAL-700 SHARES    
    TORONTO DOMINION BANK - 1100 SHARES 50,751 84,348
    SHIRE PLC-ADR    
    GUGGENHEIMMACRO OPPORTUNITIES FUND INSTL 32,094 33,249
    BLACKROCK MULTI ASSET INCOME PORTFOLIO 89,254 95,349
    AMER FUNDS INCOME FUND OF AMERICA CL F2 101,615 122,365
    AMERICAN CAPITAL INCOME BUILDER FD CL F2 87,223 106,573
    CHUBB LTD. 40,183 123,844
    ARCHER DANIELS MIDLD 10,477 16,898
    KROGER CO.    
    ALLIANZGI NFJ DIVID    
    ABERDEEN TOTAL DYNAMIC 90,817 109,354
    FEDERATED STRATEGIC INCOME FUND CL I 31,446 30,002
    JANUS HENDERSON GLOBAL EQUITY INCOME 86,366 75,597
    LORD ABBETT SHORT 66,225 64,046
    THORNBURG INVESTMENT INCOME BUILDER FUND 68,284 80,362
    RMR REAL ESTATE    
    TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICAL CO LTD    
    VIATRIS INC    
    NUVEEN S&P BUY-WRITE 49,233 62,263
    NUVEEN NASDAQ 77,855 99,458
    HUNTINGTON BANK 40,142 45,582
    MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC 39,961 47,972
    SEVEN HILLS REALTY 11,543 6,469
    CLOUGH GLOBAL OPP 81,788 87,609
    NUVEEN S&P 110,919 112,936
    VIRTUS DIV 108,654 138,306

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    THE DOROTHY B FRANCIS CHARITABLE
     
    FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    35-2235189
    Software ID:
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    THE DOROTHY B FRANCIS CHARITABLE
     
    FOUNDATION
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    35-2235189
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    EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 6,868      
    INSURANCE EXPENSES 3,955      
    INVESTMENT ACCOUNT FEE 50,506 50,506 50,506  


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    THE DOROTHY B FRANCIS CHARITABLE
     
    FOUNDATION
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    Software ID:
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    STATE OF OHIO FILING FEE 200