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
SUSAN S DONALDSON FOUNDATION INC
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)4985 BETHEL ROAD
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
LEXINGTON, KY40511
A Employer identification number

61-1156309
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(859) 475-1471
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$40,283,047J 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 28,010 28,139 28,139
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 827,165 831,501 831,501
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 1,573,288
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 13,401,701
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 1,440,596
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 36,045
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
1,839 80 1,820
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 2,430,302 2,300,316 897,505
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 150,000 0 0 150,000
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 310,798 0 0 310,798
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 101,698 0 0 101,698
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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24,359 0 0 24,359
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
245,592 115,056 115,056 130,536
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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10,000 0 0 10,000
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 3,635 0 0 3,635
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
987,201 6,309 6,309 987,201
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 1,833,283 121,365 121,365 1,718,227
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 0 0
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 1,833,283 121,365 121,365 1,718,227
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 597,019
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 2,178,951
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 776,140
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............. 68,487 64,599 64,599
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 1,397,505 1,897,168 1,897,168
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 arrow13,106
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow0 15,608 13,106 13,106
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 3,167,878 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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2,680,359 		2,561,739
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 0 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
514,040 		865,685
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 2,964,189 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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2,735,848 		2,547,798
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).......... 17,582,713 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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17,888,279 		20,479,452
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow11,800,000
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow   11,800,000 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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11,800,000 		11,800,000
15 Other assets (describe right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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53,500 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
53,500 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
53,500
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 37,049,880 37,646,899 40,283,047
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 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........... 37,049,880 37,646,899
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)..... 37,049,880 37,646,899
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 37,049,880 37,646,899
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
37,049,880
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
597,019
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
37,646,899
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
37,646,899
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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 SALE OF PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES P    
b SALE OF PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES P    
c 5500 FUND THRU K-1 P    
d 5500 FUND THRU K-1 P    
e CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS P    
(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 5,185,398   5,154,551 30,847
b 7,983,519   6,824,052 1,159,467
c       12,300
d       5,198
e 232,784     232,784
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       30,847
b       1,159,467
c       12,300
d       5,198
e       232,784
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 1,440,596
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 36,045
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 30,287
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 30,287
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 30,287
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2023 estimated tax payments and 2022 overpayment credited to 2023 6a 14,581
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 23,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 37,581
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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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 7,294
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2024 estimated taxright arrow7,294 Refundedright arrow 11 0
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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$ 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
 
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 arrowKY, DE
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 2023 or the taxable year beginning in 2023? See the instructions for Part XIII.
If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
9
Yes
 
10
Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
and addresses. ...............................
10
 
No
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 arrowLIANNE LAZETERA ESQ Telephone no.right arrow (212) 652-3800

Located atright arrow535 MADISON AVE 27TH FLOORNEW YORKNY ZIP+4right arrow10022
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)
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 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)
 
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
ELIZABETH S HUGHES SEE STMT 14 PRES./DIR./DIR. OF OPS./GEN. COUNSEL
40.00 		150,000 9,163 0
4985 BETHEL ROAD
LEXINGTON,KY40511
SANFORD J SCHLESINGER SEE STMT 14 VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
5.00 		0 0 0
535 MADISON AVE 27TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10022
LIANNE LAZETERA SEE STMT 14 TREASURER/SECRETARY/DIRECTOR
10.00 		0 0 0
535 MADISON AVE 27TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10022
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
JAMES BOYD SEE STMT 15 FARM MANAGER
48.00 		100,000 29 0
C/O 4985 BETHEL ROAD
LEXINGTON,KY40511
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
SCHLESINGER LAZETERA & AUCHINCLOSS LLP OPERATIONAL AND LEGAL SERVICES 130,536
535 MADISON AVE 27TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10022
CENTRAL KENTUCKY VETERINARY CENTER PSC VETERINARY SERVICES 121,976
930 SOUTH BROADWAY
GEORGETOWN,KY40324
NORTHERN TRUST INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 59,131
40 W 57TH ST 21ST FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10019
ROCKEFELLER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT MNGMT AND CUSTODY FEES 55,925
45 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA 5TH FL
NEW YORK,NY10111
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 CARE AND MAINTENANCE (INCLUDING SHELTER, FOOD, GROOMING ANDVETERINARY CARE) FOR HORSES AND OTHER ANIMALS WHICH, BECAUSEOF ADVANCED AGE, INJURY OR OTHERWISE, HAVE BEEN ABANDONED,NEGLECTED OR ARE IN DANGER OF BEING PUT TO DEATH. 1,613,900
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
25,910,757
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
1,519,034
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
27,429,791
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
27,429,791
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
411,447
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
27,018,344
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
1,350,917
Part X
Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
1
Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................
1
 
2a
Tax on investment income for 2022 from Part V, line 5.......
2a
 
b
Income tax for 2022. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
 
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
 
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
 
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
 
6
Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
6
 
7
Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
7
 
Part XI
Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
1
Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
a
Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
1a
1,718,227
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
1,718,227
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 9
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  
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2022:
a Enter amount for 2022 only.......  
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2022:
a From 2018......  
b From 2019......  
c From 2020......  
d From 2021......  
e From 2022......  
f Total of lines 3a through e ........  
4Qualifying distributions for 2023 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$  
a Applied to 2022, but not more than line 2a  
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
(Election required—see instructions)..... 		 
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
required—see instructions)........ 		 
d Applied to 2023 distributable amount.....  
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2023.    
(If an amount appears in column (d), the
same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6Enter the net total of each column as
indicated below:
a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5  
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
line 4b from line 2b .......... 		 
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
income for which a notice of deficiency has
been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
tax has been previously assessed...... 		 
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
—see instructions ........... 		 
e Undistributed income for 2022. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions ............. 		 
f Undistributed income for 2023. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2024 .......... 		 
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
be required - see instructions) ....... 		 
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2018 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		 
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2024.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		 
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2019....  
b Excess from 2020....  
c Excess from 2021....  
d Excess from 2022....  
e Excess from 2023....  
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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 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
776,140 551,107 508,851 532,466 2,368,564
b 85% (0.85) of line 2a ......... 659,719 468,441 432,523 452,596 2,013,279
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
line 4 for each year listed ..... 		1,718,227 1,445,838 1,230,673 1,243,127 5,637,865
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
for active conduct of exempt activities .......... 		0 0 0 0 0
e Qualifying distributions made directly
for active conduct of exempt activities.
Subtract line 2d from line 2c .... 		1,718,227 1,445,838 1,230,673 1,243,127 5,637,865
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......         0
(2) Value of assets qualifying
under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)		         0
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
of minimum investment return shown in
Part IX, line 6 for each year listed .. 		900,611 938,004 1,042,789 927,771 3,809,175
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross
investment income (interest,
dividends, rents, payments
on securities loans (section
512(a)(5)), or royalties) .... 		        0
(2) Support from general public
and 5 or more exempt
organizations as provided in
section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii).... 		        0
(3) Largest amount of support
from an exempt organization		         0
(4) Gross investment income         0
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
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 (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 11
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (continued)
3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient If recipient is an individual,
show any relationship to
any foundation manager
or substantial contributor
 Foundation
status of
recipient 		Purpose of grant or
contribution 		Amount
Name and address (home or business)
aPaid during the year
Total .................................right arrow 3a 0
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. right arrow 3b 0
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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 28,010  
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 827,165  
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 1,573,288  
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
11 Other revenue:
aLOAN INTEREST 		    14 99  
bMISCELLANOUS FARM INCOME     01 1,740  
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) .. 0 2,430,302 0
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
2,430,302
(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 (2023)
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
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TY 2023 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
SUSAN S DONALDSON FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
61-1156309
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
BOOKKEEPING AND TAX PREP 23,671 0 0 23,671
OTHER ACCOUNTING SERVICES 688 0 0 688

TY 2023 GeneralExplanationAttachment
Name:
SUSAN S DONALDSON FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
61-1156309
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
INFORMATION ABOUT OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS 990-PF, PART VII ELIZABETH S. HUGHES, PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR - IS THE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND GENERAL COUNSEL OF MEREWORTH FARM, LLC, A WHOLLY-OWNED DISREGARDED ENTITY OF THE SUSAN S. DONALDSON FOUNDATION, INC. FOR WHICH SHE RECEIVED COMPENSATION OF $150,000 IN 2023. PART VII, LINE 1 COMPENSATION AND HOURS REFLECT BOTH HER ROLES AS PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR OF THE FOUNDATION AS WELL AS HER SEPERATE ROLE AT MEREWORTH FARM, LLC.SANFORD J. SCHLESINGER - PARTNER AT SCHLESINGER LAZETERA AND AUCHINCLOSS LLP, A LAW FIRM WHICH RECEIVED TOTAL COMPENSATION OF $136,923 FOR OPERATIONAL AND LEGAL SERVICES, AS WELL AS RELATED REIMBURSEMENTS, DURING 2023LIANNE LAZETERA - PARTNER AT SCHLESINGER LAZETERA AND AUCHINCLOSS LLP, A LAW FIRM WHICH RECEIVED TOTAL COMPENSATION OF $136,923 FOR OPERATIONAL AND LEGAL SERVICES, AS WELL AS RELATED REIMBURSEMENTS, DURING 2023
INFORMATION ABOUT EMPLOYEES 990-PF, PART VII JAMES BOYD - FARM MANAGER OF MEREWORTH FARM, LLC, A DISREGARDED ENTITY, WHOLLY-OWNED BY THE FOUNDATION

TY 2023 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
Name:
SUSAN S DONALDSON FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
61-1156309
Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
AERCAP IRELAND CAP 3.00% DUE 10/29/2028 86,000 UNITS 79,700 73,120
APPLE INC. 1.65% DUE 05/11/30 38,000 UNITS 32,534 32,543
AT&T INC. 1.70% DUE 03/25/26 97,000 UNITS 96,535 90,789
BAIRD ULTRA SHORT BOND FUND INSTL CLASS 21,335 UNITS 212,929 215,061
BANK OF AMERICA CORP VAR% DUE 07/22/27 79,000 UNITS 72,432 72,407
CALIFORNIA THE REGENTS OF THE UNIV 0.933% 5/15/25 100,000 UNITS 95,348 94,871
CITIGROUP INC 3.785% DUE 03/17/2023 136,000 UNITS 136,360 122,528
COMCAST CORPORATION 3.30% DUE 02/01/27 88,000 UNITS 87,311 84,949
CVS HEALTH CORPORATION 3.75% DUE 04/01/2030 87,0000 93,596 81,883
FIFTH THIRD BANCORP VAR% DUE 10/27/28 34,000 UNITS 34,167 35,296
GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC 4.223% DUE 05/01/2029 66,000 UNITS 66,054 63,911
HOME DEPOT INC 2.95% DUE 06/15/2029 102,000 UNITS 96,301 95,971
JP MORGAN CHASE & CO 3.782% DUE 02/01/2028 99,000 UNITS 99,474 95,695
MORGAN STANLEY 3.622% DUE 04/01/2030 134,000 UNITS 143,525 123,532
NUVEEN PREFERRED SECURITIES FUND 39,017 UNITS 691,802 586,422
PFIZER INVESTMENT ENTERPRISES 4.65% DUE 05/19/20230 27,000 UNITS 26,956 27,224
TEXAS BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE A & M DUE 05/15/2030 100,000 UNITS 94,051 94,808
THE BOEING COMPANY 5.15% DUE 05/01/30 91,000 UNITS 88,902 92,760
THE PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC. DUE 06/12/29 34,000 UNITS 34,061 34,712
TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION DUE 06/08/27 34,000 UNITS 34,162 34,609
UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA NORTH CAROLINA DUE 12/01/2036 175,000 UNITS 183,388 157,110
US BANCORP 2.215% DUE 01/27/2028 36,000 UNITS 36,104 33,106
US BANCORP 5.775% DUE 06/12/2029 33,000 UNITS 33,037 33,929
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS 2.355% DUE 03/15/2032 120,000 UNITS 95,664 99,974
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY DUE 05/19/25 72,000 UNITS 71,455 70,588

TY 2023 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
Name:
SUSAN S DONALDSON FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
61-1156309
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
AAON INC 499 UNITS 16,906 36,883
ARRAY TECHNOLOGIES 586 UNITS 13,058 9,846
ATS CORPORATION 366 UNITS 13,826 15,775
BADGER METER, INC. 268 UNITS 20,944 41,359
BRP GROUP INC 756 UNITS 21,123 18,159
CARTER'S INC. 286 UNITS 13,576 21,423
CHEMED CORPORATION 60 UNITS 13,170 35,137
DONNELLEY FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS 652 UNITS 28,042 40,665
EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION 186 UNITS 6,270 14,183
FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS 74 UNITS 12,331 35,460
FIRSTCASH HOLDINGS INC 318 UNITS 17,746 34,493
GENTHERM INC. 389 UNITS 13,792 20,368
HERC HOLDINGS INC. 114 UNITS 12,828 16,980
INSULET CORPORATION 105 UNITS 11,393 22,783
INTEGER HOLDINGS CORP 216 UNITS 8,653 21,401
IPG PHOTONICS CORPORATION 123 UNITS 7,384 13,350
IRON MOUNTAIN INC. 478 UNITS 12,213 33,474
LITTELFUSE, INC. 108 UNITS 13,818 28,778
MASIMO CORPORATION 143 UNITS 8,839 16,761
MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC. 458 UNITS 16,082 34,790
MUELLER INDUSTRIES, INC. 804 UNITS 26,663 37,915
OMNICELL, INC. 237 UNITS 7,467 8,918
PERFICIENT INC. 113 UNITS 9,429 7,438
PJT PARTNERS INC. - CLASS A 194 UNITS 14,684 19,771
PROS HOLDINGS, INC. 1,141 UNITS 28,153 44,259
RESMED INC. 98 UNITS 7,917 16,790
SIMPSON MANUFACTURING CO. 245 UNITS 17,632 48,409
SLM CORPORATION 1,394 UNITS 14,734 26,663
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS 282 UNITS 13,176 11,245
STONEX GROUP INC 279 UNITS 17,667 20,599
STRIDE INC 395 UNITS 15,373 23,451
TETRA TECH, INC. 231 UNITS 21,194 38,517
TRIMBLE INC 477 UNITS 9,908 25,376
UTZ BRANDS INC 947 UNITS 16,356 15,381
XPEL INC 165 UNITS 11,693 8,885

TY 2023 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
Name:
SUSAN S DONALDSON FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
61-1156309
US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

2,308,081
US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

2,241,485
State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


372,278
State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


320,254


TY 2023 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
Name:
SUSAN S DONALDSON FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
61-1156309
Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
BLACKROCK EQUITY DIVIDEND INSTL 71,485 UNITS AT COST 1,340,000 1,371,080
BNY MELLON INTERNATIONAL STOCK FUND 29,976 SHRS AT COST 670,047 712,525
COLUMBIA THREADNEEDLE INVESTMENTS 105,148 UNITS AT COST 3,350,000 3,395,213
MFB NORTHERN EQUITY INDEX INTL 23,517.800 SHRS AT COST 296,283 324,781
MFB NORTHERN EQUITY INDEX MID CAP 34,929.410 SHRS AT COST 667,821 696,842
MFB NORTHERN FUNDS STK INDEX FD 116,871.890 SHRS AT COST 3,586,456 5,724,385
MFC ISHARES TR 1-5 YR INVT GRADE 43,235.000 SHRS AT COST 2,232,279 2,216,875
MFC ISHARES TRUST CORE 35,329.000 SHRS AT COST 3,909,582 3,506,403
MFO BLACKROCK FDS V HIGH YIELD BD PORT 123,104.670 SHRS AT COST 837,559 866,657
MFO MFS INSTL EQUITY FD 8,736.620 SHRS AT COST 255,358 287,784
SPDR GOLD SHARES 1,632 SHRS AT COST 200,007 311,989
VANGUARD S&P 500 ETF 2,438 SHRS AT COST 542,887 1,064,918

TY 2023 LandEtcSchedule2
Name:
SUSAN S DONALDSON FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
61-1156309
Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
LAND 11,800,000 0 11,800,000 11,800,000


TY 2023 OtherAssetsSchedule
Name:
SUSAN S DONALDSON FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
61-1156309
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
TROPHIES 53,500 53,500 53,500


TY 2023 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
SUSAN S DONALDSON FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
61-1156309
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ADVERTISING/MARKETING 1,039 0 0 1,039
BANK FEES 470 0 0 470
CAR REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE 34,546 0 0 34,546
CONTRACT REPAIRS AND GROUND MAINTENANCE 206,101 0 0 206,101
FARM INSURANCE 24,620 0 0 24,620
HARDWARE AND SUPPLY 12,030 0 0 12,030
HORSE FOOD AND SUPPLIES 246,026 0 0 246,026
HORSE MAINTENANCE 252,361 0 0 252,361
INSURANCE 2,031 0 0 2,031
MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 10,502 0 0 10,502
OFFICE EXPENSE 1,848 0 0 1,848
PARTNERSHIP EXPENSES 0 6,309 6,309 0
PAYROLL FEES 3,057 0 0 3,057
PEST CONTROL 2,460 0 0 2,460
POSTAGE & DELIVERY 189 0 0 189
SIGNAGE 2,063 0 0 2,063
STATE FILING FEES 715 0 0 715
UTILITIES 70,587 0 0 70,587
WASTE SERVICES 2,462 0 0 2,462
FARM EQUIPMENT 114,094 0 0 114,094


TY 2023 OtherIncomeSchedule2
Name:
SUSAN S DONALDSON FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
61-1156309
Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
OTHER PARTNERSHIP LOSS   -19 -19
LOAN INTEREST 99 99 99
MISCELLANOUS FARM INCOME 1,740   1,740


TY 2023 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
SUSAN S DONALDSON FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
61-1156309
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
CUSTODIAN FEES 1,773 1,773 1,773 0
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES 113,283 113,283 113,283 0
OPERATIONAL AND LEGAL SERVICES 130,536 0 0 130,536


TY 2023 TaxesSchedule
Name:
SUSAN S DONALDSON FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
61-1156309
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
FEDERAL EXCISE TAX 10,000 0 0 10,000