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
ASTERA INSTITUTE
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)2625 ALCATRAZ AVENUE 201
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
BERKELEY, CA94705
A Employer identification number

84-5162617
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(917) 740-7509
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$1,690,396,167J 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) 1,320,000,000
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 6,256,789 5,466,064 5,466,064
5a Gross rents............ 13,000 13,000 13,000
b Net rental income or (loss) 10,560
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 27,164,477
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 27,215,114
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 1,342,552,519
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 9,072,581
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 92,660 323,766 323,766
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 1,353,526,926 1,348,355,349 14,875,411
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0 0 0
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 308,269 0 0 308,269
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 32,200 0 0 32,200
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 126,808 63,404 0 63,404
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 39,783 19,892 0 19,891
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 4,532,241 0 0 4,532,241
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 18,664,192 0 0 18,664,192
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 64,364 0 0
20 Occupancy.............. 81,616 2,316 2,316 79,300
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 12,900 0 0 12,900
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 11,376,430 8,964,974 7,644,974 189,949
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 35,238,803 9,050,586 7,647,290 23,902,346
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 0 0
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 35,238,803 9,050,586 7,647,290 23,902,346
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 1,318,288,123
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 1,339,304,763
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 7,228,121
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............. 323,900,687 65,574,595 65,574,595
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 0 439,040,014 439,040,014
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.......... 3,640 3,640 3,640
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 0 Click to see attachment289,635,169 289,635,169
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).......... 27,233,604 Click to see attachment894,210,915 894,210,915
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet1,994,612
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet76,393 1,299,050 Click to see attachment1,918,219 1,918,219
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment13,615 Click to see attachment13,615 Click to see attachment13,615
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 352,450,596 1,690,396,167 1,690,396,167
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 0 14,726
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 14,726
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........... 352,450,596 1,690,381,441
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)..... 352,450,596 1,690,381,441
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 352,450,596 1,690,396,167
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
352,450,596
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
1,318,288,123
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
24,544,772
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
1,695,283,491
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
4,902,050
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
1,690,381,441
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES      
b XRP D 2021-01-01 2021-12-31
c D1 CAPITAL PARTNERS ONSHORE LP P 2021-01-01 2021-12-31
d SWIM PARTNERS LP P 2021-01-01 2021-12-31
e GREENLEA LANE CAPITAL PARTNERS, LP P 2021-01-01 2021-12-31
GREEN PLAINS PARTNERS LP P 2021-01-01 2021-12-31
COVENTURE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES PARTNERS FUND, LP P 2021-01-01 2021-12-31
(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 17,859,514     17,859,514
b 1,320,000,000     1,320,000,000
c 2,474,157   4,146,332 -1,672,175
d 6,067,221   518,062 5,549,159
e 764,070     764,070
1,799     1,799
50,152     50,152
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       17,859,514
b       1,320,000,000
c       -1,672,175
d       5,549,159
e       764,070
      1,799
      50,152
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 1,342,552,519
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 1,342,552,519
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Part V
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 18,616,336
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 18,616,336
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2021 estimated tax payments and 2020 overpayment credited to 2021 6a 18,664,192
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 3,847,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 22,511,192
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 13,347
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 3,881,509
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2022 estimated taxBullet3,881,509 RefundedBullet 11 0
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$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
Yes
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XIV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletCA
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2021 or the taxable year beginning in 2021? See the instructions for Part XIII.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
    9
    Yes
     
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    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
    Yes
     
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletWWW.ASTERA.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletMARK FRANCIS Telephone no.bullet (415) 292-2424

    Located atbullet1818 HARMON STREET SUITE 1BERKELEYCA ZIP+4bullet94703
    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)
    Yes
     
    (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
    Yes
     
    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
    JED MCCALEB PRESIDENT
    15.00     		0 0 0
    2625 ALCATRAZ AVENUE 201
    BERKELEY,CA94705
    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
    MICHAEL NIELSEN RESEARCH FELLOW
    40.00     		199,553 7,240 0
    2625 ALCATRAZ AVENUE 201
    BERKELEY,CA94705
    NICHOLAS SCHAUM SCIENTIFIC DIRECTOR
    40.00     		88,035 5,052 0
    2625 ALCATRAZ AVENUE 201
    BERKELEY,CA94705
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
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    Part VII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    ADAM MARBLESTONE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH 62,500
    133 THORNDIKE ST
    ARLINGTON,MA02474
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part VIII-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1 CONDUCTED STUDY OF THE BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF PUTATIVE ANTI-AGING INTERVENTIONS. 23,902,346
    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.........................bullet0
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    Part IX
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    253,328,488
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    560,552,643
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    894,228,170
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    1,708,109,301
    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
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    1,708,109,301
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    25,621,640
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. .......
    5
    1,682,487,661
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
    6
    84,124,383
    Part X
    Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................
    1
     
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2021 from Part V, line 5.......
    2a
     
    b
    Income tax for 2021. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
     
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
     
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
     
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
    7
     
    Part XI
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
     
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
    1b
     
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4.
    4
     
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 9
    Part XII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2020     		(c)
    2020     		(d)
    2021
    1 Distributable amount for 2021 from Part X, line 7  
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2021:
    a Enter amount for 2020 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021:
    a From 2016......  
    b From 2017......  
    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$  
    a Applied to 2020, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		 
    d Applied to 2021 distributable amount.....  
    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 ..........     		 
    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
    2020-03-10
    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
    7,228,121 167 0 0 7,228,288
    b 85% (0.85) of line 2a ......... 6,143,903 142 0 0 6,144,045
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		56,085,880 1,732,332 0 0 57,818,212
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		0 0 0 0 0
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		56,085,880 1,732,332 0 0 57,818,212
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......         0
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		         0
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part IX, line 6 for each year listed ..     		56,082,922 1,732,063 0 0 57,814,985
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		  0     0
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		  0     0
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		   0     0
    (4) Gross investment income   0     0
    Part XIV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    JED MCCALEB
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 11
    Part XIV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    Total .................................bullet 3a 0
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    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 ...........     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities ....          
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....     17 10,560  
    6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income .....          
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............     		523000 4,429,339 18 22,735,138  
    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) .. 4,429,339 29,095,147 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    33,524,486
    (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
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    with the preparer shown below?
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    Schedule B
    (Form 990)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors

    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2021
    Name of the organization
    ASTERA INSTITUTE
     
    Employer identification number

    84-5162617
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ






    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......... Arrow Bullet $  
    Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
    or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021) Page 2
    Name of organization
    ASTERA INSTITUTE
          		Employer identification number
    84-5162617
    Part I
    Contributors
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
    JED MCCALEB
    2625 ALCATRAZ AVENUE 201
     
    BERKELEY, CA94705

    		$ 1,320,000,000


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

    		$  


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

    		$  


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

    		$  


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

    		$  


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

    		$  


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

    84-5162617
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    1
    		 XRP $ 1,320,000,000 2021-12-31
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    ASTERA INSTITUTE
          		Employer identification number

    84-5162617
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Additional Data


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    TY 2021 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    ASTERA INSTITUTE
    EIN:
    84-5162617
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 39,783 19,892 0 19,891

    TY 2021 CashDistributionExplnStmt
    Name:
    ASTERA INSTITUTE
    EIN:
    84-5162617
    Explanation:
    REFER TO THE SEPARATE STATEMENT ENCLOSED.

    TY 2021 GeneralExplanationAttachment
    Name:
    ASTERA INSTITUTE
    EIN:
    84-5162617
    Identifier Return Reference Explanation
    SCHEDULE OF CONTROLLED ENTITIES FORM 990-PF, PART VI-A, LINE 11: NAME OF CONTROLLED ENTITY: COVENTURE SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES, FUND II LPEMPLOYER ID NO:87-2766533ADDRESS: 120 SW 8TH STREET, MIAMI, FL 33130EXCESS BUSINESS HOLDING: NOAMOUNT TRANSFERRED TO CONTROLLED ENTITY:$135,789,332AMOUNT TRANSFERRED FROM CONTROLLED ENTITY:$172,659
    SCHEDULE OF CONTROLLED ENTITIES FORM 990-PF, PART VI-A, LINE 11: NAME OF CONTROLLED ENTITY: ARCADIA SCIENCE LLCEMPLOYER ID NO:00-0000000ADDRESS: 2625 ALCATRAZ AVENUE, 201, BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA 94705EXCESS BUSINESS HOLDING: NOAMOUNT TRANSFERRED TO CONTROLLED ENTITY:$0AMOUNT TRANSFERRED FROM CONTROLLED ENTITY:$13,000
      FORM 990-PF, PART VI-B, LINE 1B: WHILE PREPARING THE RETURN, THE FOUNDATION LEARNED THAT A SHORT-TERM LEASE WAS ENTERED INTO BY THE FOUNDATION AND A DISQUALIFIED PERSON UNDER WHICH A DISQUALIFIED PERSON PAID FAIR MARKET RENT TO THE FOUNDATION TO LEASE OFFICE SPACE OWNED BY THE FOUNDATION. THE LEASE PERIOD WAS 2 MONTHS, ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2021, AND THE RENT PAID WAS $6,500 PER MONTH. THE TOTAL RENT PAID TO THE FOUNDATION WAS $13,000. THE FOUNDATION IS IN THE PROCESS OF PREPARING AND FILING A FORM 4720 MORE FULLY DESCRIBING THE TRANSACTION AND THE STEPS BEING TAKEN TO CORRECT THE TRANSACTION, PAY ANY APPLICABLE PENALTIES, AND PREVENT FUTURE SELF-DEALING TRANSACTIONS.
      FORM 990-PF, PART XI, LINE 3B REQUIRED STATEMENT PURSUANT TO TREASURY REGULATION 53.4942(A)-3(B)(7)(II)(A)-(E):(A) A STATEMENT DESCRIBING THE NATURE AND PURPOSES OF THE SPECIFIC PROJECT FOR WHICH AMOUNTS ARE TO BE SET ASIDEASTERA INSTITUTE (THE "INSTITUTE") IS SETTING ASIDE $31,500,000 OF ITS DISTRIBUTABLE AMOUNT FOR ITS TAX YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2021, FOR THE FOLLOWING SPECIFIC PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS (THE "PROJECTS"). NAME OF PROJECT OR PROGRAM: INSTITUTE HEADQUARTERS ACQUISITION AND BUILD-OUTAMOUNT SET ASIDE: $20,000,000NATURE AND PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT OR PROGRAM:THE INSTITUTE IS IN THE PROCESS OF SEARCHING FOR A RESEARCH HEADQUARTERS WITH SUFFICIENT FACILITIES TO ALLOW FOR THE PROJECTED FULL TEAM SIZE AND WITH A SPATIAL DESIGN SPECIFIC ENOUGH TO FACILITATE THE INSTITUTE'S PLANNED RESEARCH ACTIVITIES. DUE TO THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF THE FACILITY, AND THE RELATIVELY SMALL INVENTORY OF FACILITIES THAT COULD MEET THE INSTITUTE'S NEEDS, THE INSTITUTE'S ONGOING EFFORTS HAVE NOT YET CULMINATED IN AN ACQUISITION. THE INSTITUTE HAS SET ASIDE THE ANTICIPATED AMOUNT OF THE ACQUISITION COSTS, WHICH IT INTENDS TO SPEND TO COMPLETE THIS ACQUISITION ONCE A PROPER FACILITY HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED.NAME OF PROJECT OR PROGRAM: COMPUTE CLUSTERAMOUNT SET ASIDE: $8,000,000NATURE AND PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT OR PROGRAM:THROUGH THE COMPUTE CLUSTER PROGRAM, THE INSTITUTE WILL DEVELOP A COMPUTER MODEL OF THE BRAIN FOR THE PURPOSE OF BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF HOW THE BRAIN WORKS AND HOW TO BETTER AND MORE SAFELY NAVIGATE ARTIFICIAL GENERAL INTELLIGENCE. THE PLANNED COMPUTER MODEL WILL REQUIRE A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF COMPUTATIONAL POWER AND STAFFING RESOURCES. THE INSTITUTE INTENDS TO BUILD A PHYSICAL CLUSTER OF COMPUTING MACHINES TO PROVIDE THE COMPUTATIONAL RESOURCES FOR OUR RESEARCHERS, AND TO HIRE PERSONNEL WITH ADEQUATE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE TO FURTHER THE INSTITUTE'S RESEARCH. THE INSTITUTE HAS STRUGGLED TO FILL THE POSITIONS IT REQUIRES IN ORDER TO FULLY PURSUE THIS WORK, AND IT HAS SET ASIDE FUNDS TO FILL THESE POSITIONS AS SOON AS IT HAS IDENTIFIED PROMISING CANDIDATES.NAME OF PROJECT OR PROGRAM: ARTIFICIAL GENERAL INTELLIGENCEAMOUNT SET ASIDE: $3,500,000NATURE AND PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT OR PROGRAM:THE INSTITUTE IS CURRENTLY BUILDING ITS TEAM OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE RESEARCHERS, COMPUTER SCIENTISTS, AND SYSTEM ENGINEERS. THIS CORE TEAM WILL ENABLE THE INSTITUTE TO FURTHER ITS UNDERSTANDING OF THE BRAIN, INTELLIGENCE, AND HOW TO ENSURE THAT THESE POWERFUL SYSTEMS ARE DEPLOYED IN A SAFE WAY. THE INSTITUTE HAS STRUGGLED TO FILL THE POSITIONS IT REQUIRES IN ORDER TO FULLY PURSUE THIS WORK, AND IT HAS SET ASIDE FUNDS TO FILL THESE POSITIONS AS SOON AS IT HAS IDENTIFIED PROMISING CANDIDATES.(B) A STATEMENT THAT THE AMOUNTS SET ASIDE FOR THE SPECIFIC PROJECT WILL ACTUALLY BE PAID FOR THE SPECIFIC PROJECT WITHIN A SPECIFIED PERIOD OF TIME THAT ENDS NOT MORE THAN 60 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE SET-ASIDETHE SET-ASIDE AMOUNT WILL BE PAID FOR THE PROJECTS NO LATER THAN 60 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF THE SET-ASIDE. (C) A STATEMENT THAT THE PROJECT WILL NOT BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE END OF THE TAXABLE YEAR OF THE PRIVATE FOUNDATION IN WHICH THE SET-ASIDE IS MADETHE INSTITUTE IS IN ITS START-UP PHASE. THE PROJECTS WILL NOT BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE END OF THE TAXABLE YEAR IN WHICH THE SET-ASIDE WAS MADE, FOR THE REASONS DESCRIBED ABOVE. (D) A STATEMENT SHOWING THE DISTRIBUTABLE AMOUNTS DETERMINED UNDER SECTION 4942(D) FOR ANY PAST TAXABLE YEARS IN THE PRIVATE FOUNDATION'S START-UP AND FULL-PAYMENT PERIODSTHE TAX YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2021 IS THE SECOND YEAR IN THE INSTITUTE'S START-UP PERIOD. THEREFORE, THERE IS ONE PAST TAXABLE YEAR IN THE INSTITUTE'S START-UP PERIOD.PAST TAXABLE YEAR IN THE START-UP AND FULL-PAYMENT PERIODS: YEAR ENDED 12/31/2020DISTRIBUTABLE AMOUNT AS DETERMINED UNDER IRC 4942(D):$1,732,063**SEE PAGE 10 OF THE INSTITUTE'S FORM 990-PF FOR INFORMATION ON THE INSTITUTE'S SATISFACTION OF THE PRIVATE OPERATING FOUNDATION TESTS UNDER SECTION 4942(J)(3).(E) STATEMENT SHOWING THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF ACTUAL PAYMENTS MADE IN CASH FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES DURING EACH TAXABLE YEAR IN THE FOUNDATION'S START-UP AND FULL-PAYMENT PERIOD. THIS STATEMENT SHOULD INCLUDE A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ANY PAYMENTS THAT ARE TO BE TREATED AS DISTRIBUTED DURING A TAXABLE YEAR PRIOR TO THE TAXABLE YEAR IN WHICH SUCH PAYMENTS WERE ACTUALLY MADE AND, IN ADDITION, SHOULD EXPLAIN THE CIRCUMSTANCES THAT JUSTIFY THE APPLICATION OF THOSE RULES.TAX YEAR ENDING & ACTUAL PAYMENTS IN CASH FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES: 12/31/20 - $1,420,33212/31/21 - $24,585,88012/31/22 - N/A12/31/23 - N/A12/31/24 - N/ATOTAL - $26,006,212PURSUANT TO TREASURY REGULATION 53.4942(A)-3(B)(4)(IV), THE INSTITUTE INTENDS TO TREAT THE DISTRIBUTION MADE DURING THE TAXABLE YEAR IN WHICH THE INSTITUTE WAS CREATED AS A DISTRIBUTION ACTUALLY MADE DURING THE START-UP PERIOD.

    TY 2021 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    ASTERA INSTITUTE
    EIN:
    84-5162617
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ARK TR ARK SPACE EXPL 38,684,988 38,684,988
    ABERDEEN STF GOLD ETF TR PHYSCL GOLD 19,582,685 19,582,685
    CORAZON CAP V838 MONOCEROS CORP UNIT 19,800,000 19,800,000
    GREEN PLAINS PARTNERS LP COM REP 36,317 36,317
    FIDELITY 500 INDEX FUND 12,754,028 12,754,028
    FIDELITY SELECT IT SERVICES 21,415,430 21,415,430
    FIDELITY SELECT BIOTECHNOLOGY 25,465,611 25,465,611
    FIDELITY SELECT SEMICONDUCTORS 30,450,771 30,450,771
    BERKSHIRE FOCUS FUND 24,014,382 24,014,382
    COLUMBIA GLOBAL TECH GROWTH CL A 24,099,959 24,099,959
    JANUS HENDERSON GLOB TECH & INNOV T 23,050,765 23,050,765
    SHELTON NASDAQ 100 INDEX 25,025,400 25,025,400
    USAA 500 INDEX FUND MEMBER CLASS SHARES 25,254,833 25,254,833

    TY 2021 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    ASTERA INSTITUTE
    EIN:
    84-5162617
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    SWIM PARTNERS LP FMV 62,938,984 62,938,984
    TERVIVA BIOENERGY FMV 20,833,604 20,833,604
    GREENLEA LANE CAPITAL PARTNERS, LP FMV 28,384,997 28,384,997
    SPACEFUND TWO LP FMV 2,453,659 2,453,659
    PUNCH CARD CAPITAL, L.P. FMV 72,818,927 72,818,927
    D1 CAPITAL PARTNERS ONSHORE LP FMV 259,231,029 259,231,029
    FIREFLY AEROSPACE FMV 138,370,029 138,370,029
    SCI-FOUNDER FELLOWSHIP I, A SERIES OF SCIFOUNDERS, LP FMV 1,933,821 1,933,821
    COVENTURE - AMZN CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES FUND LP FMV 54,217,207 54,217,207
    COVENTURE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES PARTNERS FUND, LP FMV 13,385,793 13,385,793
    VOYAGER PARTNERS FMV 546,834 546,834
    OPEN AI FMV 100,007,573 100,007,573
    COVENT. SP. FUND II FMV 135,863,461 135,863,461
    GORDIAN BIOTECHNOLOGY FMV 3,224,997 3,224,997

    TY 2021 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    ASTERA INSTITUTE
    EIN:
    84-5162617
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    LAND 300,000 0 300,000  
    BUILDING AND IMPROVEMENTS 1,457,594 30,602 1,426,992  
    EQUIPMENT 235,535 45,473 190,062  
    FURNITURE 1,483 318 1,165  


    TY 2021 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    ASTERA INSTITUTE
    EIN:
    84-5162617
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL FEES 126,808 63,404 0 63,404


    TY 2021 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    ASTERA INSTITUTE
    EIN:
    84-5162617
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    CLOSING COSTS 13,615 13,615 13,615


    TY 2021 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    ASTERA INSTITUTE
    EIN:
    84-5162617
    Description Amount
    PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT 4,902,050


    TY 2021 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    ASTERA INSTITUTE
    EIN:
    84-5162617
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INSURANCE 1,895 0 0 1,895
    OFFICE EXPENSES 14,222 0 0 14,222
    RESEARCH EXPENSE 160,090 0 0 160,090
    BANK SERVICE CHARGES 1,320,000 1,320,000 0 0
    ADVERTISING & PROMOTION 100 0 0 100
    INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 13,642 0 0 13,642
    PASSTHROUGH DEDUCTIONS 5,322,174 3,100,667 3,100,667 0
    INCENTIVE FEES 4,544,183 4,544,183 4,544,183 0
    INSURANCE - RENTAL 124 124 124 0


    TY 2021 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    ASTERA INSTITUTE
    EIN:
    84-5162617
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    OTHER PASSTHROUGH INCOME 92,660 323,766 323,766


    TY 2021 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    ASTERA INSTITUTE
    EIN:
    84-5162617
    Description Amount
    UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS 24,544,772


    TY 2021 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    ASTERA INSTITUTE
    EIN:
    84-5162617
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    CONTRACTORS 4,531,644 0 0 4,531,644
    PAYROLL PROCESSING FEES 597 0 0 597


    TY 2021 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    ASTERA INSTITUTE
    EIN:
    84-5162617
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXCISE TAXES 18,664,192 0 0 18,664,192