Form990-PF


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 05-01-2021 , and ending 04-30-2022
Name of foundation
NATIONAL SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY OF THE BAHA'IS
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)C/O FIDUCIARY TR CO - 280 PARK AVE
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
NEW YORK, NY10017
A Employer identification number

13-7202416
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(212) 632-3000
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$7,822,147J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 123,986 111,248  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 604,235
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 1,936,572
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 604,235
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 0
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 43 43  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 728,264 715,526  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 90,293 68,136   22,157
14 Other employee salaries and wages......   0 0 0
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......   0 0  
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........       0
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 1,500 0 0 1,500
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 76 76   0
17 Interest...............       0
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 11,559 2,059   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 0 0  
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......   0 0  
22 Printing and publications..........   0 0  
23 Other expenses (attach schedule).......        
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 103,428 70,271 0 23,657
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 432,000 432,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 535,428 70,271 0 455,657
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 192,836
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 645,255
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 0
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............. 100,348 389,519 389,519
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 430,987    
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet     0 0
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 bullet0      
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 3,616,670 Click to see attachment3,208,528 5,681,074
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 859,786 Click to see attachment1,600,269 1,458,108
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 287,896 Click to see attachment287,896 293,446
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) 5,295,687 5,486,212 7,822,147
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........   0
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions...........    
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 5,295,687 5,486,212
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)..... 5,295,687 5,486,212
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 5,295,687 5,486,212
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
5,295,687
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
192,836
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
5,488,523
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
2,311
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
5,486,212
Form 990-PF (2021)
Form 990-PF (2021)
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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 150. ORGANON & CO   2019-10-14 2021-06-21
b 200. TJX COS INC/THE   2019-01-10 2021-06-28
c 50. HOME DEPOT INC   2009-04-20 2021-06-29
d 50. LAM RESEARCH CORP   2016-11-10 2021-06-29
e 100. NIKE INC CL B   2009-04-20 2021-06-29
250000. UNITED STATES TREASURY BILL DTD 10/8/2020 10/7/2021   2021-07-06 2021-07-09
350. VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC   2018-06-28 2021-07-16
1200. VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS   2019-10-14 2021-07-21
600. ASTRAZENECA PLC SPONS ADR   2019-04-01 2021-08-16
3303.884 MATTHEWS JAPAN FUND   2021-01-12 2021-08-16
1500. MERCK & CO INC   2019-10-14 2021-08-16
200. PEPSICO INC   2019-10-14 2021-08-16
300. TJX COS INC/THE   2019-01-10 2021-08-16
200. TJX COS INC/THE   2019-01-10 2021-08-18
100. ECOLAB INC   2016-04-01 2021-09-10
200. ROPER TECHNOLOGIES INC   2019-10-14 2021-09-10
50. SALESFORCE INC   2015-05-21 2021-09-10
50. SERVICENOW INC   2017-08-10 2021-09-10
200. CERNER CORP   2011-04-06 2021-12-28
50. HOME DEPOT INC   2009-04-20 2021-12-28
50. HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC   2018-07-09 2021-12-28
10299.001 NUVEEN PREFERRED SECURITIES FUND DTD 8/1/2019   2021-08-16 2021-12-28
35. UNION PAC CORP.   2015-05-22 2021-12-28
140. APPLE COMPUTER INC NPV   2009-04-20 2022-02-01
65. MCDONALDS CORP   2020-04-09 2022-02-01
200. MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INC   2019-01-23 2022-02-01
250. NESTLE S A SPONSORED ADR REPSTG REG SH   2019-10-14 2022-02-01
200. PEPSICO INC   2018-10-22 2022-02-01
165. PROCTER & GAMBLE CO/THE   2020-07-20 2022-02-01
755. SPDR EURO STOXX 50 ETF   2021-01-21 2022-02-01
25. SERVICENOW INC   2017-08-10 2022-02-01
300. TJX COS INC/THE   2019-01-10 2022-02-01
2395.1808 VANGUARD EMRGNG MRKTS STK INDEX FD/US   2004-07-08 2022-02-01
50. LAM RESEARCH CORP   2016-11-10 2022-02-02
200. APPLE COMPUTER INC NPV   2009-04-20 2022-02-15
300. CERNER CORP   2011-04-06 2022-02-15
750. COMCAST CORP NEW CL A   2018-06-28 2022-02-15
750. GILEAD SCIENCES INC   2005-01-31 2022-02-15
50. MASTERCARD INC CL A   2016-04-01 2022-02-15
200. PAYPAL HOLDINGS INC   2020-10-30 2022-02-15
50. UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC   2019-03-13 2022-02-15
350. META PLATFORMS INC CL A   2017-04-26 2022-03-09
230. STANLEY BLACK & DECKER INC   2020-12-18 2022-03-15
1000. CERNER CORP   2011-04-06 2022-03-29
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(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 4,470   4,600 -130
b 13,311   9,251 4,060
c 15,825   1,254 14,571
d 32,311   4,816 27,495
e 15,362   1,315 14,047
249,968   249,968  
70,716   51,728 18,988
67,377   71,722 -4,345
34,891   24,295 10,596
79,161   85,471 -6,310
115,075   93,139 21,936
31,393   26,199 5,194
21,032   13,877 7,155
14,612   9,251 5,361
22,708   11,243 11,465
95,961   68,174 27,787
13,038   3,630 9,408
32,662   5,217 27,445
18,527   5,637 12,890
20,203   1,254 18,949
10,370   7,004 3,366
181,056   184,764 -3,708
8,734   3,656 5,078
24,244   599 23,645
16,880   11,960 4,920
15,354   7,623 7,731
32,451   26,709 5,742
34,531   21,891 12,640
26,504   20,645 5,859
34,546   32,230 2,316
14,495   2,608 11,887
21,802   13,877 7,925
99,065   36,137 62,928
30,497   4,816 25,681
34,418   856 33,562
27,607   8,455 19,152
35,987   24,334 11,653
45,902   6,208 39,694
19,016   4,799 14,217
22,980   37,300 -14,320
23,873   12,602 11,271
68,464   51,508 16,956
32,996   41,531 -8,535
93,599   28,184 65,415
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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       -130
b       4,060
c       14,571
d       27,495
e       14,047
       
      18,988
      -4,345
      10,596
      -6,310
      21,936
      5,194
      7,155
      5,361
      11,465
      27,787
      9,408
      27,445
      12,890
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      3,366
      -3,708
      5,078
      23,645
      4,920
      7,731
      5,742
      12,640
      5,859
      2,316
      11,887
      7,925
      62,928
      25,681
      33,562
      19,152
      11,653
      39,694
      14,217
      -14,320
      11,271
      16,956
      -8,535
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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 2 604,235
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
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Form 990-PF (2021)
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Part V
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 8,969
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 8,969
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2021 estimated tax payments and 2020 overpayment credited to 2021 6a 9,500
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 5,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 14,500
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 0
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 5,531
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2022 estimated taxBullet5,531 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$   (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)
    bulletAL
    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 addressbullet  
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletFIDUCIARY TRUST COMPANY INT'L Telephone no.bullet (212) 632-3000

    Located atbullet280 PARK AVENUENEW YORKNY ZIP+4bullet10017
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2021, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16   No
    See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
    country bullet
    Part VI-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person? ..............................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
    1a(3)
     
    No
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
    1a(4)
    Yes
     
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
    1a(5)
     
    No
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
    1a(6)
     
    No
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
    1b
     
    No
    c
    ........bullet
    d
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2021? .............
    1d
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2021, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2021?....................
    2a
     
    No
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year? ..............................
    3a
     
    No
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2021 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2021.) .....................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2021? ..
    4b
     
    No
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 6
    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
    FIDUCIARY TRUST CO INT'L CO-TRUSTEE
    4     		83,462    
    600 FIFTH AVE
    NEW YORK,NY10020
    RICHARD J MILLER JR CO-TRUSTEE
    1     		6,831    
    C/O BLANK ROME 1271 AVE OF THE A
    NEW YORK,NY10020
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 7
    Part VII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part VIII-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1  
    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
    8,586,659
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    310,018
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    8,896,677
    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
    8,896,677
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    133,450
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. .......
    5
    8,763,227
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
    6
    438,161
    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
    438,161
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2021 from Part V, line 5.......
    2a
    8,969
    b
    Income tax for 2021. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    8,969
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    429,192
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    429,192
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
    7
    429,192
    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 7 429,192
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2021:
    a Enter amount for 2020 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021:
    a From 2016...... 142,661
    b From 2017...... 110,520
    c From 2018...... 103,028
    d From 2019...... 108,781
    e From 2020...... 97,771
    f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 562,761
    4Qualifying distributions for 2021 from Part
    XI, line 4: bullet$ 455,657
    a Applied to 2020, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		0
    d Applied to 2021 distributable amount..... 429,192
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 26,465
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2021. 0 0
    (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 5 589,226
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2021. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2022 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2016 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		142,661
    9 Excess distributions carryover to 2022.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		446,565
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2017.... 110,520
    b Excess from 2018.... 103,028
    c Excess from 2019.... 108,781
    d Excess from 2020.... 97,771
    e Excess from 2021.... 26,465
    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 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
    THE NATIONAL SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY
    1233 CENTRAL STREET
    EVANSTON,IL60201     		NONE NON-PRIVATE GENERAL SUPPORT 432,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 432,000
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 12
    Part XV-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
    3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
    investments ...........     		         
    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 ............     		    18 604,235  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue:
    aSECURITIES LITIGAT     		    14 36  
    bROYALTY INCOME     14 7  
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) ..   728,264  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    728,264
    (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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    TY 2021 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    NATIONAL SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY OF THE BAHA'IS
    EIN:
    13-7202416
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    TAX PREPARATION FEE 1,500     1,500

    TY 2021 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    NATIONAL SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY OF THE BAHA'IS
    EIN:
    13-7202416
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    FRK LIBERTY SHORT DURATION US    
    ISHARES CORE U.S. AGGREGATE BO    
    ISHARES INTERMEDIATE-TERM CORP 716,333 633,762
    FRK FED INTRMDTE-TM TAX-FREE I 540,597 490,295
    FRANKLIN FEDERAL LTD-TM TAX-FR 343,339 334,051

    TY 2021 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    NATIONAL SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY OF THE BAHA'IS
    EIN:
    13-7202416
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ABBOTT LABORATORIES 63,820 90,800
    ADOBE INC 29,657 98,988
    ALLERGAN PLC    
    ALPHABET INC CLASS C 80,234 229,933
    AMAZON.COM INC 75,318 186,422
    AMERICAN TOWER CORP 46,774 138,587
    AMERICAN WATER WORKS CO INC 66,737 77,040
    APPLE INC 12,835 472,950
    ASTRAZENECA PLC SPONS ADR 61,988 106,240
    BLACKROCK INC 25,107 124,936
    CERNER CORP    
    CHUBB LTD    
    COMCAST CORP CL A 50,955 79,520
    COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP 72,014 159,516
    CROWN CASTLE INTERNATIONAL COR 72,756 101,866
    DANAHER CORP 55,959 100,452
    ECOLAB INC 56,217 84,670
    EXXON MOBIL CORP    
    FACEBOOK INC CL A    
    GILEAD SCIENCES INC    
    HOME DEPOT INC 6,271 75,100
    HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC 56,030 77,404
    IQVIA HOLDINGS INC 53,929 174,392
    JPMORGAN CHASE & CO 115,721 119,360
    LAM RESEARCH CORP 28,893 139,728
    MASTERCARD INC CL A 33,595 127,183
    MCDONALD'S CORP 59,800 80,977
    MERCK & CO INC    
    MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INC 74,380 143,440
    MICROSOFT CORP 146,145 305,272
    NESTLE SA SPONSORED ADR REPSTG 58,759 70,752
    NEXTERA ENERGY INC 15,666 127,836
    NIKE INC CL B 9,204 87,290
    PEPSICO INC 43,783 68,684
    ROPER TECHNOLOGIES INC    
    SALESFORCE.COM INC 32,666 79,173
    SERVICENOW INC 20,868 95,620
    STRYKER CORP 16,242 96,504
    TJX COS INC/THE 46,255 61,280
    UNION PACIFIC CORP 67,138 117,145
    UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC 59,813 127,138
    VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC    
    VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC    
    WALT DISNEY CO/THE 81,663 78,141
    ISHARES RUSSELL 2000 ETF 173,124 189,574
    SPDR EURO STOXX 50 ETF 347,157 333,668
    VANGUARD EMRGNG MRKTS STK INDE    
    AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS INC 42,976 35,111
    ARES MANAGEMENT CORP CL A 57,153 79,464
    EATON CORP PLC 62,134 65,984
    FORTIVE CORP 47,624 43,125
    PAYPAL HOLDINGS INC    
    PROCTER & GAMBLE CO 37,536 48,165
    REGENERON PHARM INC 39,029 49,433
    STANLEY BLACK & DECKER INC    
    ISHARES CORE MSCI EMG MKTS ETF 168,058 135,850
    MATTHEWS JAPAN FD    
    AVANTOR INC 38,057 28,692
    CHARLES SCHWAB CORP/THE 44,312 33,165
    DEERE & CO 44,917 47,194
    ELI LILLY & CO 32,844 43,820
    HUNTSMAN CORP 40,088 50,805
    MORGAN STANLEY 80,303 64,472
    NVIDIA CORP 85,877 74,188
    TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MFG CO LT 45,854 35,778
    ZSCALER INC 24,293 18,247

    TY 2021 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    NATIONAL SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY OF THE BAHA'IS
    EIN:
    13-7202416
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    FRANKLIN K2 ALTERNATIVE STGIES AT COST 287,896 293,446

    TY 2021 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    NATIONAL SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY OF THE BAHA'IS
    EIN:
    13-7202416
    Description Amount
    RETURN OF CAPITAL BASIS ADJUSTMENT 2,308
    ROUNDING FACTOR 3


    TY 2021 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    NATIONAL SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY OF THE BAHA'IS
    EIN:
    13-7202416
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    SECURITIES LITIGATION SETTLEMENT 36 36  
    ROYALITY INCOME 7 7  


    TY 2021 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    NATIONAL SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY OF THE BAHA'IS
    EIN:
    13-7202416
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ADR FEES 76 76    


    TY 2021 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    NATIONAL SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY OF THE BAHA'IS
    EIN:
    13-7202416
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAX CREDIT 2,059 2,059   0
    FEDERAL EXCISE TAX 9,500 0   0