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
2022
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2022, or tax year beginning 01-01-2022 , and ending 12-31-2022
Name of foundation
THE STAIRWAY FUND
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)191 N WACKER DRIVE 1500
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
CHICAGO, IL606061899
A Employer identification number

30-0286949
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(312) 621-0590
C right arrow
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. right arrow
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... right arrow
E right arrow
H Check type of organization:
F right arrow
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)right arrow$2,688,607J 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) 213,729
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 3,386 3,386  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 50,647 50,647  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 79,960
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 1,239,318
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 91,537
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
80,302 79,246  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 428,024 224,816  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
10,959 5,480   5,479
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
45,696 45,696   0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
27,034 1,034   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
18,127 17,346   685
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 101,816 69,556   6,164
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 888,931 682,681
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 990,747 69,556   688,845
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -562,723
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 155,260
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2022)
Form 990-PF (2022)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 390,405 348,380 348,380
3 Accounts receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
4 Pledges receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
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) right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
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)....... 1,504,389 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,500,603 		1,431,697
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 334,289 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
251,744 		219,603
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 1,013,847 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
744,451 		688,927
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
15 Other assets (describe right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
20 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
0 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
0
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 3,242,950 2,845,178 2,688,607
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable................. 118,750 325,000
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 right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
23,458 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
11,393
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 142,208 336,393
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
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 right arrow
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 0 0
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 3,100,742 2,508,785
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 3,100,742 2,508,785
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 3,242,950 2,845,178
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
3,100,742
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-562,723
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
2,538,019
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
5
29,234
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
2,508,785
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Form 990-PF (2022)
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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 WHI FIXED INCOME FUND III, L.P. P 2022-01-01 2022-12-31
b WHI NFP FUND, LLC P 2022-01-01 2022-12-31
c WHI PRIVATE EQUITY MANAGERS FUND III, L.P. P 2022-01-01 2022-12-31
d WHI PRIVATE EQUITY MANAGERS FUND, LLC P 2022-01-01 2022-12-31
e WHI REAL ESTATE PARTNERS I-F, L.P. P 2022-01-01 2022-12-31
GAIN FROM WHI PRIVATE EQUITY MANAGERS FUND P 2022-01-01 2022-12-31
PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES P    
GAIN FROM WHI GROWTH FUND P 2022-01-01 2022-12-31
(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       1,180
b       24,438
c       -241
d       1,032
e       -21
      1,339
1,239,318   1,188,753 50,565
      13,245
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       1,180
b       24,438
c       -241
d       1,032
e       -21
      1,339
      50,565
      13,245
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 91,537
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 (2022)
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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 right arrow 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) 1 2,158
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 2,158
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 2,158
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2022 estimated tax payments and 2021 overpayment credited to 2022 6a 19,569
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 19,569
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2221 is attached. 8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......right arrow 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...right arrow 10 17,411
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2023 estimated taxright arrow17,411 Refundedright arrow 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. right arrow$ 0(2) On foundation managers.right arrow$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.right arrow$ 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:
round bullet By language in the governing instrument, or
round bullet 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)
right arrowIL
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 2022 or the taxable year beginning in 2022? 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 addressright arrowN/A
14
The books are in care ofright arrowWILLIAM HARRIS INVESTORS INC Telephone no.right arrow (312) 621-0641

Located atright arrow191 N WACKER DRIVE SUITE 1500CHICAGOIL ZIP+4right arrow606061899
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........right arrow
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........right arrow
15
 
16 At any time during calendar year 2022, 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 right arrow
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)
Yes
 
(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
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........right arrow
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 2022? .............
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 2022, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2022?....................
2a
 
No
If "Yes," list the years right arrow20, 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.
right arrow20, 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
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2022 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 2022.) .....................
3b
 
No
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 2022? ..
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
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........right arrow
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
AUDREY H MEYER SECRETARY / DIRECTOR
1.00 		0 0 0
191 N WACKER DRIVE SUITE 1500
CHICAGO,IL606061899
DANIEL H MEYER PRESIDENT / DIRECTOR
1.00 		0 0 0
191 N WACKER DRIVE SUITE 1500
CHICAGO,IL606061899
MICHAEL MCQUINN VICE PRESIDENT
1.00 		0 0 0
191 N WACKER DRIVE SUITE 1500
CHICAGO,IL606061899
HALLIE LOUISE MEYER DIRECTOR
1.00 		0 0 0
191 N WACKER DRIVE SUITE 1500
CHICAGO,IL606061899
LAUREN K MACDONALD TREASURER
1.00 		0 0 0
191 N WACKER DRIVE SUITE 1500
CHICAGO,IL606061899
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...................right arrow 0
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Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)
3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right arrow0
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.........................right arrow0
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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
1,731,553
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
411,876
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
911,549
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
3,054,978
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
3,054,978
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
45,825
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
3,009,153
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
150,458
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
150,458
2a
Tax on investment income for 2022 from Part V, line 5.......
2a
2,158
b
Income tax for 2022. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
2,158
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
148,300
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
148,300
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
148,300
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
688,845
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
1b
0
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
688,845
Form 990-PF (2022)
Form 990-PF (2022)
Page 9
Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus 		(b)
Years prior to 2021 		(c)
2021 		(d)
2022
1 Distributable amount for 2022 from Part X, line 7 148,300
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2022:
a Enter amount for 2021 only....... 0
b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2022:
a From 2017...... 258,448
b From 2018...... 268,930
c From 2019...... 368,892
d From 2020...... 322,088
e From 2021...... 239,290
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 1,457,648
4Qualifying distributions for 2022 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 688,845
a Applied to 2021, 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 2022 distributable amount..... 148,300
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 540,545
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2022. 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 1,998,193
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 2021. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions ............. 		0
f Undistributed income for 2022. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2023 .......... 		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 2017 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		258,448
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2023.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		1,739,745
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2018.... 268,930
b Excess from 2019.... 368,892
c Excess from 2020.... 322,088
d Excess from 2021.... 239,290
e Excess from 2022.... 540,545
Form 990-PF (2022)
Form 990-PF (2022)
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 2022, enter the date of the ruling ...... right arrow
 
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 IX for each
year listed .......... 		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
(a) 2022 (b) 2021 (c) 2020 (d) 2019
         
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 right arrow
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 (2022)
Form 990-PF (2022)
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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

AMERICAN ACADEMY IN ROME

535 WEST 22ND ST 3RD FL
NEW YORK,NY100111119 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 5,000

ARTS CONNECTION

520 8TH AVE RM 321
NEW YORK,NY100188906 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 2,500

BARROW STREET NURSERY SCHOOL (BSNS)

122 WEST 27TH ST 6TH FL
NEW YORK,NY100016291 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 5,000

BRONX OPERA COMPANY

5 MINERVA PLACE
BRONX,NY104681647 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 500

BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN

1000 WASHINGTON AVE
BROOKLYN,NY112251008 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 5,000

BROOKLYN MUSEUM

200 EASTERN PKWY
BROOKLYN,NY112386052 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 5,000

BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY

1 GRAND ARMY PLAZA
BROOKLYN,NY112385611 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 5,000

CAMPERSHIPS FOR NEBAGAMON INC

PO BOX 331
EAST TROY,WI531200331 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 1,500

CHICKEN AND EGG PICTURES

55 WASHINGTON ST STE 307
BROOKLYN,NY112011077 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 5,000

CITY HARVEST

6 EAST 32ND STREET 5TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY100165415 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 5,000

COLORADO COLLEGE

14 E CACHE LA POUDRE ST COLORADO
SPGS
COLORADO,CO809033243 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 25,000

CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA

1946 CAMPUS DR
HYDE PARK,NY125381430 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 5,000

DANBURY HOSPITAL & NEW MILFORD HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

24 HOSPITAL AVE
DANBURY,CT068106099 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 2,500

FRIENDS OF THE HIGH LINE

820 WASHINGTON ST
NEW YORK,NY100141406 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 5,000

GIFFORDS LAW CENTER TO PREVENT GUN

268 BUSH ST 555
SAN FRANCISCO,CA941043503 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 25,000

GRAMERCY PARK BLOCK ASSOCIATION

34 GRAMERCY PARK E
NEW YORK,NY100031731 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 10,000

HIM FOR HER

843 LONGRIDGE RD
OAKLAND,CA946102446 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 2,500

HUDSON VALLEY WRITING PROGRAM RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR SUNY AS FISCAL SPONS

PO BOX 9
ALBANY,NY122010009 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 15,000

JACQUES PEPIN FOUNDATION

PO BOX 28
BARRINGTON,RI028060028 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 5,000

JOHN BURROUGHS SCHOOL

755 S PRICE RD
SAINT LOUIS,MO631241866 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 1,000

LAKE WARAMAUG TASK FORCE

50 CEMETERY RD
WARREN,CT067541805 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 3,500

LEMONTREE FOODS

143 LINCOLN PL
BROOKLYN,NY112173605 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 15,000

LINCOLN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING

70 LINCOLN CENTER PLAZA
BROOKLYN,NY100236548 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 5,000

MADISON SQUARE PARK CONSERVANCY INC

ELEVEN MADISON AVE NO 15FL
NEW YORK,NY100103643 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 28,750

MADISON SQUARE PARK CONSERVANCY INC

ELEVEN MADISON AVE NO 15FL
NEW YORK,NY100103643 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 10,000

MUNICIPAL ART SOCIETY OF NEW YORK

488 MADISON AVE STE 1900
NEW YORK,NY100225706 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 4,400

MUSEUM OF FOOD AND DRINK

PO BOX 380857
BROOKLYN,NY112380857 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 5,000

MUSEUM OF MODERN ART - NEW YORK

11 W 53RD ST
NEW YORK,NY100195401 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 10,000

NEW YORK PUBLIC RADIO WNYC

160 VARICK ST
NEW YORK,NY100131220 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 2,500

NORTHEAST HIGH PERFORMANCE ROWING FOUNDATION

21 LAKE LILLINONAH RD N
BRIDGEWATER,CT067521216 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 2,500

NYU LANGONE - KIDS OF NYU FOUNDATION

C/O AJ SERVICE 215 PARK AVE SOUTH 1
NEW YORK,NY100030000 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 2,500

NYU LANGONE HEALTH - VULNERABLE BRAIN RESEARCH PROJECT (WILLIAM R SLATER M

550 1ST AVE
NEW YORK,NY100166402 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 5,000

NYU LANGONE HEALTH

550 1ST AVE
NEW YORK,NY100166402 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 10,000

PARK AVENUE ARMORY

643 PARK AVE
NEW YORK,NY100656122 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 10,000

PENN STATE UNIVERSITY

107 BORLAND BUILDING
UNIVERSITY PARK,PA16802 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 2,500

PLANET WORLD

925 13TH ST NW
WASHINGTON,DC200054005 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 1,000

PUBLIC ART FUND

1 E 53RD ST FL 12
NEW YORK,NY100224230 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 5,000

RETHINK FOOD NYC

63 FLUSHING AVE BUILDING 58 STE 1
BROOKLYN,NY112051010 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 5,000

ROBIN HOOD FOUNDATION

826 BROADWAY FL 9
NEW YORK,NY100034826 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 15,000

SHARE OUR STRENGTH

1030 15TH ST NW STE 1100W
WASHINGTON,DC200051531 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 5,000

SHARE OUR STRENGTH

1030 15TH ST NW STE 1100W
WASHINGTON,DC200051531 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 10,000

SPRING HILL ARTS GATHERING

1 UNION SQUARE WEST STE 808
NEW YORK,NY10003 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 5,000

STEEP ROCK ASSOCIATION INC

PO BOX 279
WASHINGTON DT,CT067940279 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 19,531

STREETSQUASH INC

40 W 116 ST
NEW YORK,NY100262864 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 2,500

STUDIO IN A SCHOOL ASSOCIATION

75 WEST END AVE
NEW YORK,NY100237853 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 15,000

STUDIO MUSEUM IN HARLEM

144 WEST 125TH ST
NEW YORK,NY100274423 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 5,000

THE APOLLO THEATER FOUNDATION INC

253 W 125TH ST
NEW YORK,NY100274408 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 5,000

THE MOUNTAIN SCHOOL OF MILTON ACADEMY

170 CENTRE ST
MILTON,MA021863338 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 5,000

THE PUBLIC THEATER (NEW YORK SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL)

425 LAFAYETTE ST
NEW YORK,NY100037021 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 2,500

THEATRE FOR A NEW AUDIENCE (TFANA)

154 CHRISTOPHER ST STE 3D
NEW YORK,NY100142840 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 15,000

THEATRE FOR A NEW AUDIENCE (TFANA)

154 CHRISTOPHER ST STE 3D
NEW YORK,NY100142840 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 5,000

THEATRE FOR A NEW AUDIENCE INC (TFANA)

154 CHRISTOPHER ST
NEW YORK,NY100142840 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 10,000

THEATRE FOR A NEW AUDIENCE INC (TFANA)

154 CHRISTOPHER ST
NEW YORK,NY100142840 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 30,000

THEATRE FOR A NEW AUDIENCE INC (TFANA)

154 CHRISTOPHER ST
NEW YORK,NY100142840 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 150,000

TRINITY COLLEGE TRUSTEES

300 SUMMIT ST
HARTFORD,CT061063100 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 17,500

TRINITY COLLEGE TRUSTEES

300 SUMMIT ST
HARTFORD,CT061063100 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 25,000

TRINITY COLLEGE TRUSTEES

300 SUMMIT ST
HARTFORD,CT061063100 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 10,000

UNION SQUARE PARTNERSHIP INC

4 IRVING PLACE NO 751
NEW YORK,NY100033502 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 5,000

WASHINGTON AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION

PO BOX 294
WASHINGTON DT,CT067940294 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 5,000

WASHINGTON PARK FOUNDATION - JUDY BLACK MEMORIAL PARK & GARDENS

PO BOX 142
WASHINGTON DT,CT067940142 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 2,500

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

700 ROSEDALE AVE
ST LOUIS,MO631121408 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 50,000

WHITNEY MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART

99 GANSEVOORT ST
NEW YORK,NY100141404 		N/A PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT 5,000
Total .................................right arrow 3a 682,681
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. right arrow 3b 0
Form 990-PF (2022)
Form 990-PF (2022)
Page 12
Part XV-A
Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
Related or exempt
function income
(See instructions.)
1Program service revenue: (a)
Business code 		(b)
Amount 		(c)
Exclusion code 		(d)
Amount
a
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies          
2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
investments ........... 		    14 3,386  
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 50,647  
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 ..... 901101 1,040 14 79,246  
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory ............ 		901101 -9 18 79,969  
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
11 Other revenue:
aNONTAXABLE INCOME 		    01 16  
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) .. 1,031 213,264 0
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
214,295
(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 (2022)
Form 990-PF (2022)
Page 13
Part XVI
Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
1
Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
Yes
No
a
Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
(1) Cash...................................
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Other assets.................................
1a(2)
 
No
b
Other transactions:
(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
1b(1)
 
No
(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
1b(2)
 
No
(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
1b(3)
 
No
(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
1b(4)
 
No
(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
1b(5)
 
No
(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
1b(6)
 
No
c
Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
1c
 
No
d
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
(a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
2a
Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
b
If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
Sign Here
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with the preparer shown below?
See instructions.
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Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
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
2022
Name of the organization
THE STAIRWAY FUND
 
Employer identification number

30-0286949
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) (2022)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2022) Page 2
Name of organization
THE STAIRWAY FUND
  		Employer identification number
30-0286949
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
DANIEL H MEYER INVESTMENT TRUST
 
191 N WACKER DRIVE SUITE 1500
 
CHICAGO, IL606061899

$ 63,193


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
2
DANIEL H MEYER INVESTMENT TRUST
 
191 N WACKER DRIVE SUITE 1500
 
CHICAGO, IL606061899

$ 150,536


(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) (2022)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2022)
Page 3
Name of organization
THE STAIRWAY FUND
  		Employer identification number

30-0286949
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
 1300 SHARES OF TWITTER AT AN AVERAGE VALUE OF $48.61 $ 63,193 2022-04-22
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
2
 750 SHARES OF FACEBOOK AT AN AVERAGE VALUE OF $200.715 $ 150,536 2022-04-28
(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) (2022)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2022)
Page 4
Name of organization
THE STAIRWAY FUND
  		Employer identification number

30-0286949
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) (2022)
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TY 2022 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
THE STAIRWAY FUND
EIN:
30-0286949
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
TAX ACCOUNTING FEES 10,959 5,480   5,479

TY 2022 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
Name:
THE STAIRWAY FUND
EIN:
30-0286949
Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
DOUBLELINE FLEXIBLE INCOME CL I 33,919 29,450
DOUBLELINE TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND CL I 92,734 77,253
RBC IMPACT BOND FUND CLASS I 125,091 112,900

TY 2022 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
Name:
THE STAIRWAY FUND
EIN:
30-0286949
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
ISHARES TR BARCLAYS 7 10 YR 32,866 28,830
ISHARES CORE US AGGREGATE BOND FUND 44,943 40,930
UBS INTL SUSTAINABLE EQUITY FUND 80,853 67,887
THORNBURG INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND 71,361 61,126
JOHN HANCOCK EMERGING MRKTS EQ I 49,561 30,074
PEAR TREE POLARIS FGN VAL SM CAP INSTL 83,720 73,018
GMO QUALITY FUND INSTL 87,342 101,235
HARTFORD SCHRODERS EMG MKTS EQUITY FD CL I 46,065 31,737
NUANCE MID CAP VALUE FUND CL INSTITUTIONAL 26,786 25,716
VIRTUS KAR SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND I 43,109 46,478
MFS CORE EQUITY FUND CL R6 16,062 16,391
WASATCH SMALL CAP VALUE FUND CL INST 79,961 76,410
JOHN HANCOCK SEAPORT FUND CL I 60,012 55,660
VIRTUS KAR LONG/SHORT EQUITY FUND CL I 13,386 11,453
ARIEL INTERNATIONAL INST CLASS 55,342 52,844
BROWN CAPITAL MGMT INTL SM CO CL INST 33,674 30,103
VIRTUS NFJ MID CAP VALUE INSTL 51,301 46,385
TIAA-CREF SOCIAL CHOICE I 62,951 61,438
PARNASSUS CORE EQUITY FUND I 202,769 196,290
PARNASSUS ENDEAVOR I 191,039 200,495
DOMINI INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL EQUITY FD CL I 30,537 34,730
TRILLIUM ESG GLOBAL EQUITY FUND INSTL 105,683 111,023
VIVALDI MERGER ARBITRAGE FUND CL I 31,280 31,444

TY 2022 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
Name:
THE STAIRWAY FUND
EIN:
30-0286949
Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
WHI FIXED INCOME FUND III, L.P. AT COST 47,756 6,185
WHI NFP FUND, LLC AT COST 506,362 520,320
WHI PRIVATE EQUITY MANAGERS FUND III, L.P. AT COST 12,107 8,197
WHI REAL ESTATE PARTNERS I-F, L.P. AT COST 2,532 253
WHI REF III PF - HARRIS FAMILY REP-PF AT COST 175,694 153,972

TY 2022 OtherAssetsSchedule
Name:
THE STAIRWAY FUND
EIN:
30-0286949
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
DIVIDENDS RECEIVABLE 20    


TY 2022 OtherDecreasesSchedule
Name:
THE STAIRWAY FUND
EIN:
30-0286949
Description Amount
OTHER DECREASES 29,234


TY 2022 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
THE STAIRWAY FUND
EIN:
30-0286949
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
OTHER EXPENSES FROM PASSTHROUGHS 17,295 17,295   0
FILING FEES 85 0   85
NONDEDUCTIBLE EXPENSES 96 0   0
BANK FEES 51 51   0
EVENT EXPENSES 600 0   600


TY 2022 OtherIncomeSchedule2
Name:
THE STAIRWAY FUND
EIN:
30-0286949
Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
OTHER INCOME FROM PASSTHROUGHS 80,286 79,246 80,286
NONTAXABLE INCOME 16   16


TY 2022 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
Name:
THE STAIRWAY FUND
EIN:
30-0286949
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
ANCILLARY FEES PAYABLE 11,884 11,393
OTHER INVESTMENTS 11,574 0


TY 2022 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
THE STAIRWAY FUND
EIN:
30-0286949
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
FINANCIAL SERVICES FEES 36,200 36,200   0
INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEES 9,496 9,496   0


TY 2022 TaxesSchedule
Name:
THE STAIRWAY FUND
EIN:
30-0286949
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
FEDERAL TAX PAYMENTS 21,000 0   0
STATE TAX PAYMENTS 5,000 0   0
FOREIGN TAXES 1,034 1,034   0