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
ROBERT B RANSOM
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)116 ALLEGHENY CENTER MALL P8YB3502L
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
PITTSBURGH, PA15212
A Employer identification number

52-6026784
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(412) 209-4730
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$419,160J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 11,332 11,091  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 -5,078
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 226,507
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 0
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 0
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 6,254 11,091  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 5,711 4,569   1,142
14 Other employee salaries and wages......   0 0 0
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......   0 0  
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........       0
b Accounting fees (attach schedule).......        
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....       0
17 Interest...............       0
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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76 59   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 0 0  
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......   0 0  
22 Printing and publications..........   0 0  
23 Other expenses (attach schedule).......        
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 5,787 4,628 0 1,142
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 20,316 20,316
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 26,103 4,628 0 21,458
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -19,849
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 6,463
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 30,132 19,548 19,548
3 Accounts receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow     0 0
4 Pledges receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow0      
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 392,482 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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380,952 		399,612
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
15 Other assets (describe right arrow)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 422,614 400,500 419,160
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe right arrow)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........   0
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions...........    
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........ 422,614 400,500
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)..... 422,614 400,500
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 422,614 400,500
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
422,614
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-19,849
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3
548
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
403,313
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
5
2,813
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
400,500
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 8. FIDELITY REAL ESTATE ETF ETF     2023-03-07
b 266. FIDELITY REAL ESTATE ETF ETF     2023-03-07
c 11. INVESCO QQQ TRUST ETF   2020-08-26 2023-03-07
d 190.077 JENSEN QUALITY GROWTH-Y   2019-03-28 2023-03-07
e 440.484 LAZARD US CONCENTRATED-INST   2022-02-28 2023-03-07
113.544 MFS VALUE FUND-R6   2012-10-17 2023-03-07
173.153 T ROWE PRICE VALUE FUND-I   2017-03-22 2023-03-07
49.739 BAIRD MIDCAP INST   2017-03-22 2023-04-18
165.456 OAKMARK INTL SM CAP-R6   2019-05-29 2023-04-18
39.049 NUANCE MID CAP VALUE-Z   2022-10-19 2023-04-18
12.796 NUANCE MID CAP VALUE-Z   2022-02-28 2023-04-18
74.38 TRIBUTARY SMALL COMPANY FD INST PLUS FD 1705   2022-02-28 2023-04-18
152.864 WASATCH INTL OPPORTUNIT-INST   2022-09-27 2023-04-18
578.379 WASATCH INTL OPPORTUNIT-INST     2023-04-18
11439. BLACKROCK LIQ FDS FEDFUND-IN   2022-10-19 2023-05-25
2. ISHARES BARCLAYS 7-10 YEAR TREASURY   2022-10-19 2023-05-25
299. ISHARES BARCLAYS 7-10 YEAR TREASURY     2023-05-25
1860.162 PIMCO INCOME FUND CLASS INS     2023-05-25
4227.646 WESTERN ASSET CORE PLUS BOND FUND CLASS IS     2023-05-25
192.327 PZENA EMERG MKTS VALUE-INST   2022-09-16 2023-09-25
81.668 BAIRD MIDCAP INST   2017-03-22 2023-09-25
120.86 SEAFARER OVERSEAS GROWTH & INCOME INSTL CLASS   2019-05-29 2023-09-25
30.26 OAKMARK INTL SM CAP-R6   2022-09-27 2023-09-25
27.859 OAKMARK INTL SM CAP-R6     2023-09-25
3. INVESCO QQQ TRUST ETF   2022-10-19 2023-09-25
13. INVESCO QQQ TRUST ETF   2020-08-26 2023-09-25
101.887 WCM FOCUSED INTL GROWTH-INS     2023-09-25
22.546 WCM FOCUSED INTL GROWTH-INS   2018-09-26 2023-09-25
13. ISHARES CORE S&P 500 ETF     2023-09-25
17. ISHARES CORE S&P SMALL CAP ETF   2020-04-28 2023-09-25
37. ISHARES MSCI EAFE VALUE ETF   2022-09-16 2023-09-25
80. ISHARES MSCI USA QUALITY FACTOR ETF   2023-03-07 2023-09-25
46. ISHARES MSCI INTL QUALITY FACTOR ETF   2023-04-18 2023-09-25
91.35 JENSEN QUALITY GROWTH-Y     2023-09-25
48.382 LONGLEAF PARTNERS FDS TR INTL FD 136   2022-09-27 2023-09-25
91.176 LONGLEAF PARTNERS FDS TR INTL FD 136     2023-09-25
105.794 MFS VALUE FUND-R6   2012-10-17 2023-09-25
135.203 NUANCE MID CAP VALUE-Z   2022-02-28 2023-09-25
100.62 PRINCIPAL MIDCAP FUND-R6   2020-08-26 2023-09-25
129.346 T ROWE PRICE VALUE FUND-I     2023-09-25
106.483 TOUCHSTONE SANDS EM GR-R6   2019-05-29 2023-09-25
94.87 TRIBUTARY SMALL COMPANY FD INST PLUS FD 1705   2022-02-28 2023-09-25
312.097 WASATCH INTL OPPORTUNIT-INST   2019-05-29 2023-09-25
16.428 PZENA EMERG MKTS VALUE-INST   2022-09-16 2023-10-18
13.356 BAIRD MIDCAP INST   2017-03-22 2023-10-18
323.752 BAIRD AGGREGATE BOND FUND FD 72     2023-10-18
354.492 BLACKROCK CORE BOND PORTFOLIO CL INSTL FUND 332   2021-03-23 2023-10-18
108.001 FEDERATED TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND 225   2023-05-25 2023-10-18
16.193 SEAFARER OVERSEAS GROWTH & INCOME INSTL CLASS   2019-05-29 2023-10-18
6.981 OAKMARK INTL SM CAP-R6   2020-04-28 2023-10-18
29.789 WCM FOCUSED INTL GROWTH-INS   2018-09-26 2023-10-18
13. ISHARES CORE S&P 500 ETF   2023-03-07 2023-10-18
2. ISHARES CORE S&P SMALL CAP ETF   2020-04-28 2023-10-18
4. ISHARES MSCI EAFE VALUE ETF   2022-09-16 2023-10-18
67. ISHARES U S TREASURY BOND ETF   2023-05-25 2023-10-18
4. ISHARES MSCI USA MIN VOL FACTOR ETF   2023-09-25 2023-10-18
13. ISHARES MSCI INTL QUALITY FACTOR ETF   2023-04-18 2023-10-18
3.726 LONGLEAF PARTNERS FDS TR INTL FD 136   2021-03-23 2023-10-18
15.573 NUANCE MID CAP VALUE-Z   2022-02-28 2023-10-18
10.331 PRINCIPAL MIDCAP FUND-R6   2020-08-26 2023-10-18
84.529 PRUDENTIAL TOTAL RETURN BOND CLASS R6 FD 1062   2023-05-25 2023-10-18
28.577 TOUCHSTONE SANDS EM GR-R6   2019-05-29 2023-10-18
9.539 TRIBUTARY SMALL COMPANY FD INST PLUS FD 1705   2022-02-28 2023-10-18
32.084 WASATCH INTL OPPORTUNIT-INST   2019-05-29 2023-10-18
8. WISDOMTREE U.S. QUALITY DIVI ETF   2023-09-25 2023-10-18
96. ISHARES MSCI EAFE VALUE ETF     2023-11-14
4.402 LONGLEAF PARTNERS FDS TR INTL FD 136   2021-03-23 2023-11-14
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(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 205   188 17
b 6,817   6,790 27
c 3,281   3,181 100
d 10,331   9,357 974
e 6,902   7,929 -1,027
5,312   2,944 2,368
6,630   6,082 548
1,160   849 311
2,998   2,311 687
492   469 23
161   177 -16
2,002   2,391 -389
448   387 61
1,695   2,167 -472
11,439   11,439  
194   188 6
28,985   34,230 -5,245
19,160   21,554 -2,394
39,275   49,654 -10,379
2,366   1,998 368
1,815   1,393 422
1,449   1,296 153
538   399 139
496   324 172
1,076   814 262
4,662   3,759 903
2,090   1,785 305
462   376 86
5,657   5,283 374
1,610   1,065 545
1,828   1,554 274
10,622   9,678 944
1,556   1,667 -111
5,353   4,503 850
740   572 168
1,395   1,680 -285
4,975   2,743 2,232
1,549   1,870 -321
3,505   3,266 239
5,162   4,340 822
1,412   1,327 85
2,608   3,050 -442
865   1,086 -221
196   171 25
293   228 65
2,953   3,733 -780
2,751   3,354 -603
959   1,018 -59
184   174 10
120   78 42
599   497 102
5,661   5,246 415
186   125 61
193   168 25
1,451   1,539 -88
294   296 -2
435   471 -36
54   70 -16
173   215 -42
353   335 18
943   949 -6
374   356 18
256   307 -51
85   112 -27
514   513 1
4,746   4,026 720
69   82 -13
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Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       17
b       27
c       100
d       974
e       -1,027
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2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 -5,078
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here right arrow and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions) 1 90
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 90
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 90
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2023 estimated tax payments and 2022 overpayment credited to 2023 6a 157
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 157
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......right arrow 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...right arrow 10 67
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2024 estimated taxright arrow67 Refundedright arrow 11 0
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part VI-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. right arrow$   (2) On foundation managers.right arrow$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.right arrow$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
round bullet By language in the governing instrument, or
round bullet By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument? ................
6
Yes
 
7
Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
and Part XIV..................................
7
Yes
 
8a
Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
right arrowMD
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 arrowN/A
14
The books are in care ofright arrowPNC BANK NA Telephone no.right arrow (412) 209-4730

Located atright arrow116 ALLEGHENY CENTER MALLPITTSBURGHPA ZIP+4right arrow15212
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
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 5
Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
Yes
No
1a
During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
(1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
a disqualified person? ..............................
1a(2)
 
No
(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
1a(3)
 
No
(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
1a(4)
Yes
 
(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
1a(5)
 
No
(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
1a(6)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
1b
 
No
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........right arrow
d
Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2023? .............
1d
 
No
2
Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
a
At the end of tax year 2023, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2023?....................
2a
 
No
If "Yes," list the years right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
b
Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
2b
 
 
c
If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
3a
Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
any time during the year? ..............................
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2023 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2023.) .....................
3b
 
 
4a
Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
4a
 
No
b
Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2023? ..
4b
 
No
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 6
Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
5a
During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
Yes
No
(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........
5a(1)
 
No
(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
5a(2)
 
No
(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
5a(3)
 
No
(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
5a(4)
 
No
(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
5a(5)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
5b
 
 
c
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
PNC BANK N A TRUSTEE
2 		5,711    
116 ALLEGHENY CENTER MALL
PITTSBURGH,PA15212
2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
employee benefit
plans and deferred
compensation 		(e) Expense account,
other allowances
NONE
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................right arrow 0
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 7
Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)
3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right arrow0
Part VIII-A
Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
1  
2  
3  
4  
Part VIII-B
Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
1  
2  
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3  
Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................right arrow  
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 8
Part IX
Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
1
Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes:
a
Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
1a
411,362
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
0
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
411,362
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
411,362
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
6,170
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
405,192
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
20,260
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
20,260
2a
Tax on investment income for 2022 from Part V, line 5.......
2a
90
b
Income tax for 2022. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
90
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
20,170
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
20,170
6
Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
6
0
7
Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
7
20,170
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
21,458
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
1b
0
2
Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes...............................
2
0
3
Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
a
Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
3a
0
b
Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
3b
0
4
Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4. .......
4
21,458
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 20,170
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2022:
a Enter amount for 2022 only....... 20,315
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20 0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2022:
a From 2018...... 0
b From 2019...... 0
c From 2020...... 0
d From 2021...... 0
e From 2022...... 0
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 0
4Qualifying distributions for 2023 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 21,458
a Applied to 2022, but not more than line 2a 20,315
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..... 1,143
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2023. 0 0
(If an amount appears in column (d), the
same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6Enter the net total of each column as
indicated below:
a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 0
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
line 4b from line 2b .......... 		0
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
income for which a notice of deficiency has
been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
tax has been previously assessed...... 		0
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
—see instructions ........... 		0
e Undistributed income for 2022. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions ............. 		0
f Undistributed income for 2023. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2024 .......... 		19,027
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
be required - see instructions) ....... 		0
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2018 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		0
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2024.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		0
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2019.... 0
b Excess from 2020.... 0
c Excess from 2021.... 0
d Excess from 2022.... 0
e Excess from 2023.... 0
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).)
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

SEEING EYE INC

10 WASHINGTON VALLEY ROAD
MORRISTOWN,NJ07960 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,079

CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION

205 SOUTH SUMMIT AVENUE
GAITHERSBURG,MD208772315 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,158

CAPITAL HOSPICE INC

3180 FAIRVIEW PARK DRIVE
FALLS CHURCH,VA22042 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,079
Total .................................right arrow 3a 20,316
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. right arrow 3b  
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 ........... 		         
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 11,332  
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 -5,078  
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
11 Other revenue: a
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) ..   6,254  
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
6,254
(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 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
Name:
ROBERT B RANSOM
EIN:
52-6026784
Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
316092857 FIDELITY REAL ESTATE      
317609295 SEAFARER OVERSEAS GR AT COST 6,805 6,163
461418444 WCM FOCUSED INTL GRO AT COST 7,168 9,336
464287200 ISHARES CORE S&P 500 AT COST 59,105 79,764
464287440 ISHARES BARCLAYS 7-1      
464287804 ISHARES CORE S&P SMA AT COST 2,789 4,330
476313408 JENSEN QUALITY GROWT      
936793686 WASATCH INTL OPPORTU AT COST 3,657 3,332
46090E103 INVESCO QQQ TRUST ET      
72201F490 PIMCO INCOME FUND CL      
74256W584 PRINCIPAL MIDCAP FUN AT COST 4,364 5,145
97717X669 WISDOMTREE U.S. QUAL AT COST 7,444 8,152
057071813 BAIRD MIDCAP INST AT COST 3,411 4,143
057071854 BAIRD AGGREGATE BOND AT COST 77,156 76,806
09260B309 BLACKROCK CORE BOND AT COST 85,003 76,666
413838566 OAKMARK INTL SM CAP- AT COST 1,802 3,134
543069405 LONGLEAF PARTNERS FD AT COST 4,616 3,983
55273H353 MFS VALUE FUND-R6      
779578301 T ROWE PRICE VALUE F      
957663669 WESTERN ASSET CORE P      
00770X675 PZENA EMERG MKTS VAL AT COST 3,981 4,749
464288877 ISHARES MSCI EAFE VA      
52106N616 LAZARD US CONCENTRAT      
56167N712 NUANCE MID CAP VALUE AT COST 4,617 4,223
89154M702 TOUCHSTONE SANDS EM AT COST 6,510 4,937
89609H704 TRIBUTARY SMALL COMP AT COST 4,421 4,095
25434V807 DIMENSIONAL INTERNAT AT COST 4,806 5,051
31428Q739 FEDERATED TOTAL RETU AT COST 23,594 24,200
46429B267 ISHARES U S TREASURY AT COST 33,504 33,869
46429B697 ISHARES MSCI USA MIN AT COST 4,666 4,916
46434V456 ISHARES MSCI INTL QU AT COST 8,080 8,376
74440B884 PRUDENTIAL TOTAL RET AT COST 23,453 24,242

TY 2023 OtherDecreasesSchedule
Name:
ROBERT B RANSOM
EIN:
52-6026784
Description Amount
PRIOR YEAR ROC ADJUSTMENT 145
RETURN OF CAPITAL ADJUSTMENT 241
2023 TRANSACTION POSTED IN 2024 890
WASH SALES 1,537


TY 2023 OtherIncreasesSchedule
Name:
ROBERT B RANSOM
EIN:
52-6026784
Description Amount
2022 TRANSACTION POSTED IN 2023 531
PRIOR YEAR WASH SALES ADJUSTMENT 16
ROUNDING 1


TY 2023 TaxesSchedule
Name:
ROBERT B RANSOM
EIN:
52-6026784
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
FEDERAL ESTIMATES - PRINCIPAL 17 0   0
FOREIGN TAXES ON QUALIFIED FOR 44 44   0
FOREIGN TAXES ON NONQUALIFIED 15 15   0