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 Betty Knox Foundation Inc
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO Box 231272
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Hartford, CT06123
A Employer identification number

06-6083770
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(860) 617-3461
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$1,674,853J 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) 980
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 7 7  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 48,805 48,805  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 93,822
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 581,444
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 93,822
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 2,025
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........ 143,614 142,634 2,025
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 11,921     7,200
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 11,718 11,718    
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 222      
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 3,297     3,297
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 27,158 11,718   10,497
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 61,616 61,616
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 88,774 11,718   72,113
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 54,840
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 130,916
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 2,025
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............. 8,835 10,001 10,001
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........      
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).......      
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).......... 1,309,774 Click to see attachment1,363,448 1,664,852
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) 1,318,609 1,373,449 1,674,853
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........... 1,318,609 1,373,449
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 1,318,609 1,373,449
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 1,318,609 1,373,449
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
1,318,609
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
54,840
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
1,373,449
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
1,373,449
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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 2107.949 Baird Aggregate Bond Inst P 2021-02-17 2021-06-21
b 56.508 Blackrock Strategic Income P 2021-01-01 2021-06-21
c 304.807 Boston Partners Small Cap Value II P 2021-01-01 2021-02-27
d 12.884 Brandywineglobal Global Opp Bond P 2020-03-31 2021-02-17
e 66.626 Conestoga Small Cap Institutional P 2020-12-22 2021-06-21
24.708 Diamond Hill All Cap Select P 2020-12-30 2021-06-21
705.753 Hotchkis & Wiley SM CP Divers P 2021-02-17 2021-06-21
5220.542 Metropolitan West Total Return P 2021-01-01 2021-02-17
19.865 Metropolitan West Total Return P 2020-08-15 2021-06-21
20.744 Templeton Ins Foreign Smaller CO P 2021-01-01 2021-02-17
701.803 Baron Emerging Markets Institutional P 2019-12-17 2021-01-08
2656.559 Baron Emerging Markets Institutional P 2019-12-17 2021-02-17
1696.839 Blackrock Strategic Income P 2017-12-15 2021-02-17
1848.319 Blackrock Strategic Income P 2019-01-01 2021-06-21
309.975 Boston Partners Small Cap Value II P 2015-10-26 2021-01-08
1030.731 Boston Partners Small Cap Value II P 2019-01-01 2021-02-17
3272.192 Brandywineglobal Global Opp Bond P 2019-12-19 2021-02-17
931.008 Diamond Hill All Cap Select P 2017-12-15 2021-01-08
2031.146 Diamond Hill All Cap Select P 2019-01-01 2021-03-24
1755.241 Diamond Hill All Cap Select P 2019-01-01 2021-06-21
371.75 Dodge & Cox International P 2019-01-01 2021-01-08
5476.559 Metropolitan West Total Return P 2019-01-01 2021-02-17
2371.793 Metropolitan West Total Return P 2019-01-01 2021-06-21
1669.24 Templeton Ins Foreign Smaller CO P 2019-01-01 2021-02-17
683.749 Vanguard Total Intl Stock Index P 2019-01-01 2021-01-08
849.681 Vanguard Total Intl Stock Index P 2019-03-08 2021-06-21
(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 24,184   24,453 -269
b 587   588 -1
c 8,745   5,245 3,500
d 153   121 32
e 5,497   5,256 241
560   458 102
9,901   8,727 1,174
54,025   56,797 -2,772
204   218 -14
505   473 32
14,000   10,285 3,715
57,128   38,930 18,198
17,700   16,862 838
19,171   18,313 858
8,500   6,838 1,662
29,570   21,221 8,349
38,891   34,405 4,486
18,000   14,814 3,186
42,700   29,679 13,021
39,794   20,364 19,430
17,000   16,053 947
56,676   56,562 114
24,343   24,104 239
40,648   34,227 6,421
23,000   19,387 3,613
29,962   23,242 6,720
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       -269
b       -1
c       3,500
d       32
e       241
      102
      1,174
      -2,772
      -14
      32
      3,715
      18,198
      838
      858
      1,662
      8,349
      4,486
      3,186
      13,021
      19,430
      947
      114
      239
      6,421
      3,613
      6,720
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 93,822
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3 2,025
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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 1,820
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 1,820
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2021 estimated tax payments and 2020 overpayment credited to 2021 6a 840
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.............. 7 840
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 980
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2022 estimated taxBullet0 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)
    bulletCT
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2021 or the taxable year beginning in 2021? See the instructions for Part XIII.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
    9
     
    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 addressbulletknoxfoundation.org
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletVictoria Nimirowski Telephone no.bullet (860) 617-3461

    Located atbulletPO Box 231272HartfordCT ZIP+4bullet061231272
    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
    Debra M Borrero Director
    1.00     		0    
    PO Box 231272
    Hartford,CT06123
    Jamie Bratt Director
    1.00     		0    
    PO Box 231272
    Hartford,CT06123
    Jonathan M Cabral Secretary
    1.00     		0    
    PO Box 231272
    Hartford,CT06123
    Carlos Espinosa Director
    1.00     		0    
    PO Box 231272
    Hartford,CT06123
    Kate Farrar Vice President
    1.00     		0    
    PO Box 231272
    Hartford,CT06123
    Frank H Hagaman Treasurer
    1.00     		0    
    PO Box 231272
    Hartford,CT06123
    Tauheedah Jackson Director
    1.00     		0    
    PO Box 231272
    Hartford,CT06123
    Jackie Gorsky President
    1.00     		0    
    PO Box 231272
    Hartford,CT06123
    Whitney McGeary Director
    1.00     		0    
    PO Box 231272
    Hartford,CT06123
    Matthew Morgan Director
    1.00     		0    
    PO Box 231272
    Hartford,CT06123
    Rie Poirier-Campbell Director
    1.00     		0    
    PO Box 231272
    Hartford,CT06123
    Steven C Taylor Director
    1.00     		0    
    PO Box 231272
    Hartford,CT06123
    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  
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 8
    Part IX
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    1,581,717
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    51,109
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    1,632,826
    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
    1,632,826
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    24,492
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. .......
    5
    1,608,334
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
    6
    80,417
    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
    80,417
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2021 from Part V, line 5.......
    2a
    1,820
    b
    Income tax for 2021. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    1,820
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    78,597
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    78,597
    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
    78,597
    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 78,597
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2021:
    a Enter amount for 2020 only....... 64,019
    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$ 72,113
    a Applied to 2020, but not more than line 2a 64,019
    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..... 8,094
    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 ..........     		70,503
    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:
    Victoria Nimirowski
    PO Box 231272
    Hartford,CT061231272
    (860) 617-3461
    nimirowski@sbcglobal.net
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    Applications should be mailed and include a program description, program budget, and copy of IRS determination letter.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    At least 6 weeks prior to program start.
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Nonprofit organizations that are working to address the most pressing social, cultural, and economic needs in Hartford, CT.
    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
    Achieve Hartford
    221 Main Street 3
    Hartford,CT06106     		  PC Program Support 2,000
    Angel of Edgewood
    657 Blue Hills Ave 655B
    Hartford,CT06112     		  PC General Operating 382
    Artists Collective
    1200 Albany Ave
    Hartford,CT06112     		  PC After-School Program 2,000
    Association of Black Sports Officia
    170 Rockwell Ave
    Bloomfield,CT06002     		  PC Athletics Program 2,000
    Billings Forge Community Works
    227 Lawrence Street
    Hartford,CT06106     		  PC General Operating 362
    Bushnell Park Foundation
    99 Trinity Street
    Hartford,CT06123     		  PC Summer Programming 1,500
    Capitol Squash
    300 Summit Street
    Hartford,CT06106     		  PC Athletics Program 2,000
    Charter Oak Boxing Academy
    81 Pope Park Hwy
    Hartford,CT06106     		  PC Youth Programming 2,000
    Charter Oak Cultural Center
    21 Charter Oak Ave
    Hartford,CT06106     		  PC Returning to Learning Program 2,000
    Children in Placement
    155 East Street
    New Haven,CT06511     		  PC Guardians Program 2,000
    Community First School
    50 Love Street
    Hartford,CT06103     		  PC Extended Day After School Program 2,000
    Connectikids
    814 Asylum Ave
    Hartford,CT06105     		  PC Youth Development Programs 2,000
    Covenant to Care for Children
    1477 Park Street Suite 2A
    Hartford,CT06106     		  PC Basic Essential Goods 2,000
    CT Health I Team
    346 Alden Ave
    New Haven,CT06515     		  PC Summer High School Journalism 2,000
    CT Radio Information System
    315 Windsor Ave
    Windsor,CT06095     		  PC Program Support 500
    CT Studends for a Dream
    2470 Fairfield Ave
    Bridgeport,CT06605     		  PC Hartford UndocuPower Program 2,000
    CT Women's Education and Legal Fund
    75 Charter Oak Ave
    Hartford,CT06106     		  PC General Operating 382
    CURET
    1443 Albany Ave
    Hartford,CT06112     		  PC Adult Education Employment Program 2,000
    Ebony Horsewomen
    337 Vine Street
    Hartford,CT06112     		  PC Summer Camp 2,000
    Excelsior Lodge 3
    2 Mahl Ave
    Hartford,CT06120     		  PC General Operating 382
    Friends of Keeney Park
    183 Windsor Ave
    Windsor,CT06095     		  PC General Operating 2,382
    Girls for Technology
    750 Main Street
    Hartford,CT06103     		  PC General Operating 382
    Grace Academy
    277 Main St
    Hartford,CT06106     		  PC General Operating 362
    Hands on Hartford
    55 Bartholomew Ave
    Hartford,CT06106     		  PC General Operating 382
    Harford Chorale
    233 Pear Street 17
    Hartford,CT06103     		  PC General Operating 765
    Hartford Consortium for Higher Educ
    31 Pratt Street 5th Floor
    Hartford,CT06103     		  PC Career Beginnings Program 2,000
    Hartford First Night
    1429 Park Street Suite 114
    Hartford,CT06106     		  PC 2022 First Night 2,000
    Hartford Opera Theater
    PO Box 370442
    West hartford,CT06137     		  PC Festival 1,500
    Hartford Performs
    75 Charter Oak Ave Suite 208
    Hartford,CT06106     		  PC 2021-22 Student Programs 2,000
    House of Bread
    1453 Main Street
    Hartford,CT06120     		  PC General Operating 765
    International Hartford
    151 New Park Ave
    Hartford,CT06106     		  PC General Operating 362
    Interval House
    90 Washington Street
    Hartford,CT06106     		  PC General Operating 1,530
    iQuilt Partnership
    31 Pratt Street Suite 5
    Hartford,CT06103     		  PC General Operating 383
    Journey Writers
    47 Vine Street
    Hartford,CT06112     		  PC Word of Mouth Program 2,000
    Keeney Park Sustainability Project
    PO Box 1924
    Hartford,CT06144     		  PC General Operating 765
    Lift Every Voice and Sing
    289 Granby Street
    Hartford,CT06112     		  PC Gospel Festival 1,000
    Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hart
    30 Arbor Street Suite 101 South
    Hartford,CT06106     		  PC Career Pathways 2,000
    Mustard Seed Outreach
    141 Washington Street
    Hartford,CT06106     		  PC Holiday Programming 1,500
    My Sisters Place
    221 Main Street
    Hartford,CT06106     		  PC General Operating 382
    National Conference for Community J
    820 Prospect Hill Road Suite A
    Windsor,CT06095     		  PC Program Support 1,500
    Night Fall
    45 Church Street
    Hartford,CT06103     		  PC Night Fall Performance Events 2,000
    OPMAD
    350 Farmington Ave
    Hartford,CT06105     		  PC Yoga Program 2,000
    Real Artways
    56 Arbor Street
    Hartford,CT06106     		  PC Park Art Program 1,000
    South Park Inn
    75 Main Street
    Hartford,CT06106     		  PC General Operating 383
    St Francis Center for Urban Ministr
    285 Church Street
    Hartford,CT06106     		  PC General Operating 765
    Total .................................bullet 3a 61,616
    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 7  
    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 93,822  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue:
    aOther Income-Refund     		         
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) ..   142,634  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    142,634
    (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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