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
Amon G Carter Foundation
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)201 Main Street 1945
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Fort Worth, TX761023114
A Employer identification number

75-6000331
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(817) 332-2783
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$744,002,322J 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 1,368,221 1,368,221  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 10,040,793 10,018,188  
5a Gross rents............ 56,500 56,500  
b Net rental income or (loss) 4,571
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
647,069
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 51,795,201
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 771,489
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances 0
b Less: Cost of goods sold.... 0
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule)..... 0  
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
5,376,359 8,147,401 0
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 17,488,942 20,361,799 0
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 1,378,165 616,143   762,022
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 118,997 41,057   77,940
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 114,274 49,486   64,788
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
29,155 29,155 0 0
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
95,823 39,479 0 56,344
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
2,512,338 2,428,441 0 83,897
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
2,144,395 1,939,796 0 0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
600,578 583,942 0
20 Occupancy.............. 119,940 49,416   70,524
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 2,022 2,022    
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
720,330 625,081 0 68,765
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 7,836,017 6,404,018 0 1,184,280
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 36,307,266 36,307,266
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 44,143,283 6,404,018 0 37,491,546
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -26,654,341
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 13,957,781
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)
Page 2
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............. 4,394,415 5,457,279 5,457,279
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 48,738,705 12,409,759 12,409,759
3 Accounts receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow   0 0 0
4 Pledges receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow     0 0
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions)..... 0 0 0
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) right arrow0
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow0 0 0 0
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges.......... 0 320,000 320,000
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 442,355 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
438,789 		167,385
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 248,339,714 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
249,428,583 		420,987,603
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 466,937 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
439,402 		249,417
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow31,063,481
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow23,798,550 7,841,962 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
7,264,931 		43,555,010
12 Investments—mortgage loans............. 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 158,654,842 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
165,975,086 		258,889,266
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow2,891,868
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow2,568,598 249,727 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
323,270 		148,973
15 Other assets (describe right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
57,144,460 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
57,490,447 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
817,630
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 527,273,117 500,547,546 744,002,322
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons 0 0
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)...... 0 0
22 Other liabilities (describe right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
71,230 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
0
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 71,230 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...........    
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........ 431,142,413 431,135,641
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 96,059,474 69,411,905
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 527,201,887 500,547,546
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 527,273,117 500,547,546
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
527,201,887
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-26,654,341
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
500,547,546
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
500,547,546
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 STCG - SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE 1 P 2023-01-01 2023-12-31
b LTCG - SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE 1 P 2022-01-01 2023-12-31
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 10,031,946   10,655,383 -623,437
b 41,887,675   40,492,749 1,394,926
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     0 -623,437
b     0 1,394,926
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 2 771,489
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 0
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) 1 194,013
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  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 194,013
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 194,013
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2023 estimated tax payments and 2022 overpayment credited to 2023 6a 1,003,646
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b  
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 1,003,646
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
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 10 809,633
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2024 estimated taxright arrow809,633 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
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 arrowCA, FL, GA, IL, MA, NY, OK, SC, TX
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
 
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 arrowWWW.AGCF.ORG
14
The books are in care ofright arrowCHAD M MCNEAL Telephone no.right arrow (817) 332-2783

Located atright arrow201 MAIN ST SUITE 1945FORT WORTHTX ZIP+4right arrow76102
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
Yes
 
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
 
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 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
MARK L JOHNSON PRESIDENT
5.000 		0 0 0
201 MAIN STREET SUITE 1945
FORT WORTH,TX761023114
SHEILA B JOHNSON SECRETARY
5.000 		0 0 0
201 MAIN STREET SUITE 1945
FORT WORTH,TX761023114
KATE JOHNSON TREASURER
5.000 		0 0 0
201 MAIN STREET SUITE 1945
FORT WORTH,TX761023114
TAMARA H DEAN ASSISTANT SECRETARY/TREASURER
45.000 		246,400 57,108 0
201 MAIN STREET SUITE 1945
FORT WORTH,TX761023114
JOHN H ROBINSON EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
50.000 		706,500 51,627 12,000
201 MAIN STREET SUITE 1945
FORT WORTH,TX761023114
CHAD M MCNEAL SENIOR Vice President
45.000 		242,663 61,867 0
201 MAIN STREET SUITE 1945
FORT WORTH,TX761023114
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
MELYNDA WALLACE EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
37.500 		86,600 42,337 0
201 MAIN STREET SUITE 1945
FORT WORTH,TX761023114
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................right arrow 4
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Form 990-PF (2023)
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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
Fisher Investments Investment Management 1,238,382
13100 Skyline Blvd
Woodside,CA94062
Luther King Capital Management Investment Management 902,712
301 Commerce St Ste 1600
Fort Worth,TX76102
Bank of America Oil & Gas Administration Fees 451,899
301 Commerce Street
Fort Worth,TX76102
The Burgiss Group Investment Software Services 120,009
111 River Street Floor 10
Hoboken,NJ07030
BNY Mellon Investment Management 115,461
500 Grant Street
Pittsburgh,PA15258
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right arrow8
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 None 0
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 None 0
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
442,573,953
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
34,170,257
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
259,821,983
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
736,566,193
e
Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
1c (attach detailed explanation) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
.............
1e
1,106,524
2
Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
2
 
3
Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
3
736,566,193
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
11,048,493
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
725,517,700
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
36,275,885
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
36,275,885
2a
Tax on investment income for 2022 from Part V, line 5.......
2a
194,013
b
Income tax for 2022. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
194,013
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
36,081,872
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
 
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
36,081,872
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
36,081,872
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
37,491,546
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
0
4
Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4. .......
4
37,491,546
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 36,081,872
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...... 4,155,234
b From 2019......  
c From 2020...... 4,763,894
d From 2021......  
e From 2022......  
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 8,919,128
4Qualifying distributions for 2023 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 37,491,546
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..... 36,081,872
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 1,409,674
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2023.   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 10,328,802
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...... 		 
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) ... 		4,155,234
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2024.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		6,173,568
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2019.... 0
b Excess from 2020.... 4,763,894
c Excess from 2021.... 0
d Excess from 2022.... 0
e Excess from 2023.... 1,409,674
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
         
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).)
Not Applicable
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.
Not Applicable
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:
JOHN H ROBINSON
PO BOX 1036
FORT WORTH,TX761011036
(817) 332-2783
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
INITIAL APPROACH LETTER, ONE COPY OF PROPOSAL
cAny submission deadlines:
NONE
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
PRIMARILY LOCAL GIVING TO SUPPORT BENEVOLENT, CHARITABLE, AND EDUCATIONAL UNDERTAKINGS, THE PURPOSE OF WHICH IS CHARITABLE, LITERACY OR EDUCATIONAL
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

SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE 15

PO BOX 1036
FORT WORTH,TX76101 		NONE PC CHARITABLE, LITERACY, OR EDUCATIONAL 36,307,266
Total .................................right arrow 3a 36,307,266
bApproved for future payment

SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE 16
PO BOX 1036
FORT WORTH,TX76101 		NONE PC CHARITABLE, LITERACY, OR EDUCATIONAL 17,260,000
Total ................................. right arrow 3b 17,260,000
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 1,368,221  
4 Dividends and interest from securities .... 901101 22,605 14 10,018,188  
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......          
bNot debt-financed property.....     16 56,500  
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
7 Other investment income .....          
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory ............ 		901101 -124,420 18 771,489  
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
11 Other revenue:
aOIL AND GAS ROYALTIES 		    15 14,538,931  
bMISCELLANEOUS INCOME     18 46,736  
cFROM PASS-THROUGH ACTIVITIES (LOSS) 901101 -2,870,938 18 -6,338,370  
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) .. -2,972,753 20,461,695 0
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
17,488,942
(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)
Yes
 
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
1b(6) 2,000 DOWNTOWN FORT WORTH PAYMENT OF MEMBERSHIP DUES
1b(6) 3,163 Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce PAYMENT OF MEMBERSHIP DUES
1b(6) 340 AICPA PAYMENT OF MEMBERSHIP DUES
1b(6) 100 TSCPA PAYMENT OF MEMBERSHIP DUES
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
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
right arrow right arrow
May the IRS discuss this return
with the preparer shown below?
See instructions.
Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date Check if self-
employed right arrow		 PTIN
Firm's name SmallBullet
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Firm's address SmallBullet


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Form 990-PF (2023)
Additional Data


Software ID: 23017437
Software Version: 2023v5.1


Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description

TY 2023 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
Amon G Carter Foundation
EIN:
75-6000331
Software ID:
23017437
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
Accounting Fees 95,823 39,479   56,344

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TY 2023 DepreciationSchedule
Name:
Amon G Carter Foundation
EIN:
75-6000331
Software ID:
23017437
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
Life (# of years)		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included
SEE ATTACHMENT SCHEDULE 6           600,578 583,942    

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TY 2023 GainLossSaleOtherAssetsSch
Name:
Amon G Carter Foundation
EIN:
75-6000331
Software ID:
23017437
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Name Date Acquired How Acquired Date Sold Purchaser Name Gross Sales Price Basis Basis Method Sales Expenses Total (net) Accumulated Depreciation
STCG - SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE 2 2023-01 P 2023-12  
AMON G CARTER FOUNDATION 		10,058,296 10,655,383     -597,087  
LTCG - SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE 3 2022-01 P 2023-12  
AMON G CARTER FOUNDATION 		41,736,905 40,492,749     1,244,156  

TY 2023 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
Name:
Amon G Carter Foundation
EIN:
75-6000331
Software ID:
23017437
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
See ATTACHED Schedule 11 439,402 249,417

TY 2023 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
Name:
Amon G Carter Foundation
EIN:
75-6000331
Software ID:
23017437
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
See ATTACHED Schedule 9 249,428,583 420,987,603

TY 2023 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
Name:
Amon G Carter Foundation
EIN:
75-6000331
Software ID:
23017437
Software Version:
2023v5.1
US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

438,789
US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

167,385
State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


0
State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


0


TY 2023 InvestmentsLandSchedule2
Name:
Amon G Carter Foundation
EIN:
75-6000331
Software ID:
23017437
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Category/ Item Cost/Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
See ATTACHED schedule 12 31,063,481 23,798,550 7,264,931 43,555,010

TY 2023 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
Name:
Amon G Carter Foundation
EIN:
75-6000331
Software ID:
23017437
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE 14 AT COST 165,975,086 258,889,266

TY 2023 LandEtcSchedule2
Name:
Amon G Carter Foundation
EIN:
75-6000331
Software ID:
23017437
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
Land 2,891,868 2,568,598 323,270 148,973


TY 2023 LegalFeesSchedule
Name:
Amon G Carter Foundation
EIN:
75-6000331
Software ID:
23017437
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
Legal Fees 29,155 29,155    


TY 2023 OtherAssetsSchedule
Name:
Amon G Carter Foundation
EIN:
75-6000331
Software ID:
23017437
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
PREPAID FEDERAL EXCISE TAX 463,646 809,633 809,633
CLUB MEMBERSHIP 5,000 5,000 5,000
MISCELLANEOUS ASSET 2,997 2,997 2,997
AMON CARTER MUSEUM 56,422,817 56,422,817  
WATER GARDEN FILM 250,000 250,000  


TY 2023 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
Amon G Carter Foundation
EIN:
75-6000331
Software ID:
23017437
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
OFFICE EXPENSES 26,915 11,396   15,519
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 13,496 5,560   7,936
INSURANCE 27,136 11,180   15,956
MISCELLANEOUS 15,448 8,161   7,287
NON-DEDUCTIBLE EXPENSES 16,401      
MAINTENANCE 14,600 6,624   7,976
MEALS AND ENTERTAINMENT 20,167 1,413   8,671
SPECIAL FEES 470,706 465,286   5,420
CUSTODY FEES 115,461 115,461    


TY 2023 OtherIncomeSchedule2
Name:
Amon G Carter Foundation
EIN:
75-6000331
Software ID:
23017437
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 46,736 46,736  
ROYALTIES 14,538,931 14,538,931  
FROM PASS-THROUGH ACTIVITIES (LOSS) -9,209,308 -6,438,266  


TY 2023 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
Name:
Amon G Carter Foundation
EIN:
75-6000331
Software ID:
23017437
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
FEDERAL INCOME TAX PAYABLE 71,230 0


TY 2023 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
Amon G Carter Foundation
EIN:
75-6000331
Software ID:
23017437
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
GRANT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 28,748     28,748
INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEES 2,152,847 2,152,847    
MELON OTHER EXPENSE 1,353 1,353    
COMPUTER CONSULTING 305,328 258,100   47,228
Minerals Consulting 2,690 2,690    
RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTING 13,472 5,551   7,921
REAL ESTATE CONSULTING 7,900 7,900    


TY 2023 ReductionExplanationStatement
Name:
Amon G Carter Foundation
EIN:
75-6000331
Software ID:
23017437
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Explanation:
Description : MARKETABILITY DISCOUNT, Percent : , FMV : , Amount Disclaimed : 1106524, Explanation : SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE 17;

TY 2023 TaxesSchedule
Name:
Amon G Carter Foundation
EIN:
75-6000331
Software ID:
23017437
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
PRODUCTION TAX 712,304 712,304    
REAL ESTATE TAX 52,429 52,429    
STATE TAXES 10,586      
AD VALOREM TAX 1,175,063 1,175,063    
FEDERAL EXCISE TAX 194,013