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
2023
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2023, or tax year beginning 01-01-2023 , and ending 12-31-2023
Name of foundation
VERNA M GRIFFEE TRUST
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 1558 DEPT EA5W86
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
COLUMBUS, OH43216
A Employer identification number

31-6103083
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(740) 588-6734
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$1,512,374J 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 right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 39,550 39,441  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 737
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 737
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 737
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
List of Attached Documents:
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1,194    
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 41,481 40,178  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 19,531 9,765   9,765
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
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1,250 0 0 1,250
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....       0
17 Interest...............       0
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
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211 211   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)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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200     200
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 21,192 9,976 0 11,215
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 54,050 54,050
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 75,242 9,976 0 65,265
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -33,761
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 30,202
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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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............. 3    
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 90,023 60,200 60,200
3 Accounts receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow     0 0
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 arrow0      
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)....... 872,332 Click to see attachment
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872,228 		1,452,174
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
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)..........     0
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
15 Other assets (describe right arrow)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 962,358 932,428 1,512,374
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 right arrow)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........   0
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........... 962,358 932,428
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........    
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)..... 962,358 932,428
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 962,358 932,428
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
962,358
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-33,761
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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3
3,834
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
932,431
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
5
3
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
932,428
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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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 CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS P    
b
c
d
e
(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       737
b
c
d
e
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        
b
c
d
e
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 2 737
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  
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) 1 420
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........................... 3 420
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- ..... 5 420
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2023 estimated tax payments and 2022 overpayment credited to 2023 6a 408
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  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 408
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.......right arrow 9 12
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...right arrow 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2024 estimated taxright arrow0 Refundedright arrow 11 0
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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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$   (2) On foundation managers.right arrow$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.right arrow$  
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:
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 arrowOH
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 .Click to see attachment
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8b
 
No
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 2023 or the taxable year beginning in 2023? 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
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 arrow  
14
The books are in care ofright arrowHUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK Telephone no.right arrow (740) 588-6734

Located atright arrowPO BOX 1558 DEPT EA5W86COLUMBUSOH ZIP+4right arrow43216
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 2023, 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
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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
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 2023? .............
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 2023, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2023?....................
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
 
No
b
If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2023 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 2023.) .....................
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 2023? ..
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)
Yes
 
(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
 
No
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
HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK TRUSTEE
1 		19,531    
PO BOX 1558 DEPT EA5W86
COLUMBUS,OH43216
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 arrow  
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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
1,359,842
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
75,178
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
1,435,020
e
Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
1e
0
2
Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
2
0
3
Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
3
1,435,020
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
21,525
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
1,413,495
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
70,675
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
70,675
2a
Tax on investment income for 2022 from Part V, line 5.......
2a
420
b
Income tax for 2022. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
420
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
70,255
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
3,450
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
73,705
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
73,705
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
65,265
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
0
3
Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
a
Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
3a
0
b
Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
3b
0
4
Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4. .......
4
65,265
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Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus 		(b)
Years prior to 2022 		(c)
2022 		(d)
2023
1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Part X, line 7 73,705
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2022:
a Enter amount for 2022 only....... 0
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20 0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2022:
a From 2018...... 0
b From 2019...... 0
c From 2020...... 0
d From 2021...... 0
e From 2022...... 17,424
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 17,424
4Qualifying distributions for 2023 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 65,265
a Applied to 2022, 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 2023 distributable amount..... 65,265
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2023. 8,440 8,440
(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 8,984
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 2022. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions ............. 		0
f Undistributed income for 2023. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2024 .......... 		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 2018 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		0
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2024.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		8,984
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2019.... 0
b Excess from 2020.... 0
c Excess from 2021.... 0
d Excess from 2022.... 8,984
e Excess from 2023....  
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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 2023, 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) 2023 (b) 2022 (c) 2021 (d) 2020
         
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 e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND CO KENNETH K
422 MAIN STREET
ZANESVILLE,OH43702
(740) 588-6734
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
APPLICATION WHICH INCLUDES: 1)LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION 2)FULLY FILLED OUT APPLICATION (APPLICATION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST)
cAny submission deadlines:
MAY 15 ANNUALLY
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
RESIDE IN MUSKINGUM COUNTY. 2.0 OR BETTER MUST SUBMIT REQUIRED FEDERAL INOME TAX RETURS WITHIN TRADITIONAL 4 YEARS OF COLLEGE, UNLESS SPECIFIED BY A PROGRAM T
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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

OHIO UNIVERSITY

16W GREEN DR
ATHENS,OH45701 		NONE I SCHOLARSHIPS 3,550

UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI

2600 CLIFTON AVE
CINCINNATI,OH45221 		NONE I SCHOLARSHIPS 4,850

HOCKING COLLEGE

3301 HOCKING PKWY
NELSONVILLE,OH45764 		NONE I SCHOLARSHIPS 1,000

BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY

110 MCFALL CENTER
BOWLING GREEN,OH43403 		NONE I SCHOLARSHIPS 1,000

ALLEGHENY COLLEGE

520 N MAIN ST
MEADVILLE,OH16335 		NONE I SCHOLARSHIPS 250

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

500 MARKET ST STE 512
STEUBENVILLE,OH439522847 		NONE I SCHOLARSHIPS 4,950

UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON

300 COLLEGE PARK AVE
DAYTON,OH454691665 		NONE I SCHOLARSHIPS 650

CAPITAL UNIVERSITY

1 COLLEGE AND MAIN
COLUMBUS,OH432097812 		NONE I SCHOLARSHIPS 250

MUSKINGUM UNIVERSITY

163 STORMONT ST
NEW CONCORD,OH437621118 		NONE I SCHOLARSHIPS 10,250

MARIETTA COLLEGE

215 FIFTH STREET
MARIETTA,OH457504033 		NONE I SCHOLARSHIPS 900

KENT STATE UNIVERSITY

PO BOX 5190
KENT,OH442420001 		NONE I SCHOLARSHIPS 2,900

MIAMI UNIVERSITY

501 E HIGH ST
OXFORD,OH450561846 		NONE I SCHOLARSHIPS 1,000

ASHLAND UNIVERSITY

401 COLLEGE AVE
ASHLAND,OH448053702 		NONE I SCHOLARSHIPS 1,350

UNIVERSITY OF MOUNT UNION

1972 CLARK AVE
ALLIANCE,OH446013929 		NONE I SCHOLARSHIPS 650

WALSH UNIVERSITY

2020 E MAPLE ST
N CANTON,OH447203336 		NONE I SCHOLARSHIPS 250

UNIVERSITY OF FINDLAY

1000 N MAIN ST
FINDLAY,OH458403653 		NONE I SCHOLARSHIPS 1,300

YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

655 WICK AVENUE
YOUNGSTOWN,OH445020000 		NONE I SCHOLARSHIPS 2,600

UNIVERSITY OF EVANSVILLE

1800 LINCOLN AVE
EVANSVILLE,IN477221000 		NONE I SCHOLARSHIPS 250

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY

A-153 ASB
PROVO,UT846021014 		NONE I SCHOLARSHIPS 1,000

WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN COLLEGE

59 COLLEGE AVE
BUCKHANNON,WV262010000 		NONE I SCHOLARSHIPS 650

HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY

1 UNIVERSITY PKWY
HIGH POINT,NC272680002 		NONE I SCHOLARSHIPS 1,000

HARDING UNIVERSITY

915 E MARKET AVE HU10772
SEARCY,AR721495615 		NONE I SCHOLARSHIPS 250

MARSHALL UNIVERSITY

1 JOHN MARSHALL DR
HUNTINGTON,WV25755 		NONE I SCHOLARSHIPS 250

SHAWNEE STATE UNIVERSITY

940 2ND ST
PORTSMOUTH,OH45662 		NONE I SCHOLARSHIPS 650

WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY

3640 COLONEL GLENN HWY
DAYTON,OH45435 		NONE I SCHOLARSHIPS 1,000

OHIO UNIVERSITY ZANESVILLE

C/O HUNTINGTON BANK PO BOX 1558 E
COLUMBUS,OH43216 		NONE I SCHOLARSHIPS 4,800

THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON

302 E BUCHTEL AVE
AKRON,OH44325 		NONE I SCHOLARSHIPS 750

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY

C/O HUNTINGTON BANK PO BOX 1558 E
COLUMBUS,OH43216 		NONE I SCHOLARSHIPS 250

WEST LIBERTY UNIVERSITY

C/O HUNTINGTON BANK PO BOX 1558 E
COLUMBUS,OH43216 		NONE I SCHOLARSHIPS 250

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY

C/O HUNTINGTON BANK PO BOX 1558 E
COLUMBUS,OH43216 		NONE I SCHOLARSHIPS 1,000

CHATHAM UNIVERSITY

WOODLAND RD
PITTSBURGH,PA15232 		NONE I SCHOLARSHIPS 650

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY

4400 UNIVERSITY DR
FAIRFAX,VA220304444 		NONE I SCHOLARSHIPS 650

HUNTINGTON UNIVERSITY

2303 COLLEGE AVENUE
HUNTINGTON,IN46750 		NONE I SCHOLARSHIPS 1,000

ROSE HULMAN INSTITUTE OF TECH

5500 WABASH AVE
TERRE HAUTE,OH47803 		NONE I SCHOLARSHIPS 650

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI

ONE UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD
SAINT LOUIS,MO631214400 		NONE I SCHOLARSHIPS 650

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH

201 PRESIDENTS CIRCLE
SALT LAKE CITY,UT841129008 		NONE I SCHOLARSHIPS 650
Total .................................right arrow 3a 54,050
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. right arrow 3b  
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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 ....     14 39,550  
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 ............ 		    18 737  
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
11 Other revenue:
aFEDERAL TAX REFUND 		    1 1,194  
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) ..   41,481  
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
41,481
(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.)
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Form 990-PF (2023)
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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TY 2023 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
VERNA M GRIFFEE TRUST
EIN:
31-6103083
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
TAX PREPARATION FEE (NON-ALLOC 1,250     1,250

TY 2023 ExplnOfNonFilingWithAGStmt
Name:
VERNA M GRIFFEE TRUST
EIN:
31-6103083
Statement:
The Ohio Attorney General requires that charitable organizations operating or organized within the State submit an annual registration through an online portal that highlights key information from the Form 990-PF for public disclosure purposes. The Trust completes this registration as required in lieu of furnishing a copy of its Form 990-PF to comply with the specific reporting instructions of the State of Ohio.

TY 2023 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
Name:
VERNA M GRIFFEE TRUST
EIN:
31-6103083
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
67066G104 NVIDIA CORP 12,191 97,063
713448108 PEPSICO INC 214 7,473
91913Y100 VALERO ENERGY CORP N 2,501 16,900
464287804 ISHARES TR 11,205 23,490
369550108 GENERAL DYNAMICS COR 4,334 16,619
46120E602 INTUITIVE SURGICAL I    
171340102 CHURCH & DWIGHT INC 5,247 19,858
452308109 ILLINOIS TOOL WKS IN 8,130 43,220
68389X105 ORACLE CORP 5,022 23,722
136375102 CANADIAN NATL RY CO 2,864 16,583
91324P102 UNITEDHEALTH GROUP I 5,665 51,068
592905749 METROPOLITAN WEST FD 37,792 36,269
G1151C101 ACCENTURE PLC-CL A 6,396 61,409
40168W483 GUGGENHEIM FDS TR 74,966 74,377
61756E461 MORGAN STANLEY INSTL    
09247X101 BLACKROCK INC    
053015103 AUTOMATIC DATA PROCE 800 43,099
882508104 TEXAS INSTRS INC 5,066 33,922
31428Q739 FEDERATED TOTAL RETU 108,334 97,930
543916688 LORD ABBETT INVT TR 118,987 110,506
744320102 PRUDENTIAL FINL INC 4,854 10,578
649280815 NEW WORLD FD INC NEW 12,410 17,278
025816109 AMERICAN EXPRESS CO 4,107 14,613
38144N841 GOLDMAN SACHS TR    
92939U106 WEC ENERGY GROUP INC 1,004 842
31420B847 FEDERATED HERMES INS 27,274 25,995
037833100 APPLE INC 22,298 71,814
548661107 LOWES COS INC 3,117 34,495
65339F101 NEXTERA ENERGY INC 95 607
654106103 NIKE INC 3,073 20,628
957663503 WESTERN ASSET FDS IN    
00507V109 ACTIVISION BLIZZARD    
532457108 LILLY ELI & CO 5,895 24,483
552982720 MFS SER TR XIII 17,095 22,594
72201F623 PIMCO FDS 36,458 22,607
110122108 BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB    
032654105 ANALOG DEVICES INC 4,729 10,921
071813109 BAXTER INTL INC    
084670702 BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY C    
28176E108 EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES    
89155T649 TOUCHSTONE FDS GROUP 35,336 58,565
437076102 HOME DEPOT INC    
46625H100 JPMORGAN CHASE & CO 991 27,216
14040H105 CAPITAL ONE FINL COR    
02079K305 ALPHABET INC 10,128 13,829
007903107 ADVANCED MICRO DEVIC    
260557103 DOW INC    
464285204 ISHARES GOLD TRUST E    
88160R101 TESLA INC 6,889 7,454
46428Q109 ISHARES SILVER TRUST    
149123101 CATERPILLAR INS 8,398 10,940
92826C839 VISA INC 7,625 8,852
594918104 MICROSOFT CORP 14,600 23,314
169656105 CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRI 8,722 13,722
773903109 ROCKWELL AUTOMATION    
742718109 PROCTER & GAMBLE CO 5,899 6,741
038222105 APPLIED MATLS INC    
244199105 DEERE & CO 5,544 5,998
35671D857 FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC    
H1467J104 CHUBB LTD 7,518 9,718
46138E511 INVESCO EXCHANGE-TRA    
22822V101 CROWN CASTLE INC 7,913 5,875
32008F200 FIRST EAGLE FDS 79,706 86,152
922031737 VANGUARD FIXED INCOM 23,375 23,164
543487136 LOOMIS SAYLES FDS II 97,461 99,671

TY 2023 OtherDecreasesSchedule
Name:
VERNA M GRIFFEE TRUST
EIN:
31-6103083
Description Amount
ROUNDING 3


TY 2023 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
VERNA M GRIFFEE TRUST
EIN:
31-6103083
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
STATE FILING/TAX PAYMENT 200 0   200


TY 2023 OtherIncomeSchedule2
Name:
VERNA M GRIFFEE TRUST
EIN:
31-6103083
Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
FEDERAL TAX REFUND 1,194 0  


TY 2023 OtherIncreasesSchedule
Name:
VERNA M GRIFFEE TRUST
EIN:
31-6103083
Description Amount
MUTUAL FUND TIMING ADJ 384
RECOVERY OF GRANTS PAID 3,450


TY 2023 TaxesSchedule
Name:
VERNA M GRIFFEE TRUST
EIN:
31-6103083
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
FOREIGN TAXES 193 193   0
FOREIGN TAXES ON NONQUALIFIED 18 18   0