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
ST CATHERINE'S ISLAND FOUNDATION INC
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)ST CATHERINES ISLAND
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
MIDWAY, GA31320
A Employer identification number

58-1449857
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(860) 354-0644
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$15,000,476J Accounting method:
MODIFIED CASH
(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) 2,708,450
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 144,147 144,147 144,147
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 -54,801
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 507,063
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........ 2,797,796 144,147 144,147
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0 0 0
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 715,164 0 0 715,164
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 211,202 0 0 211,202
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
111,829 22,366 22,366 89,463
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
37,246 18,623 18,623 18,623
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
92,803 20,375 20,375 72,428
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
4,000 0 0 4,000
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 283,576 0 0
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 5,455 0 0 5,455
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,147,097 0 0 1,147,097
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 2,608,372 61,364 61,364 2,263,432
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 0 0
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 2,608,372 61,364 61,364 2,263,432
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 189,424
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 82,783
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 82,783
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............. 384,320 483,478 483,478
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 352,082 317,100 317,100
3 Accounts receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
4 Pledges receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 2,252,095 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
2,184,083 		3,120,470
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 1,264,027 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,514,026 		1,433,522
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)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow15,227,011
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow5,581,105 9,702,645 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
9,645,906 		9,645,906
15 Other assets (describe right arrow)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 13,955,169 14,144,593 15,000,476
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........... 13,880,402 14,069,826
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............ 74,767 74,767
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)..... 13,955,169 14,144,593
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 13,955,169 14,144,593
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
13,955,169
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
189,424
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
14,144,593
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
14,144,593
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 PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES      
b PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES      
c CHARITABLE PROPERTY P    
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 312,418   263,936 48,482
b 5,126   34,060 -28,934
c 189,519   263,868 -74,349
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       48,482
b       -28,934
c       -74,349
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 -54,801
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 -28,934
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 1,151
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 1,151
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 1,151
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2023 estimated tax payments and 2022 overpayment credited to 2023 6a 2,180
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 4,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 6,180
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 5,029
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2024 estimated taxright arrow5,029 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$ 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 arrowGA
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 arrowWWW.STCATHERINESISLAND.ORG
14
The books are in care ofright arrowCHRISTINE BREITE Telephone no.right arrow (860) 354-0644

Located atright arrow143 WEST STREET SUITE 206NEW MILFORDCT ZIP+4right arrow06776
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)
 
No
(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
 
 
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
DAVID S SMITH CHAIRMAN
5.00 		0 0 0
ST CATHERINES ISLAND
MIDWAY,GA31320
JEREMY T SMITH PRESIDENT
5.00 		0 0 0
ST CATHERINES ISLAND
MIDWAY,GA31320
EJ NOBLE SMITH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
10.00 		0 0 0
ST CATHERINES ISLAND
MIDWAY,GA31320
E MARY HEFFERNAN TREASURER
10.00 		0 0 0
ST CATHERINES ISLAND
MIDWAY,GA31320
SARAH N SMITH SECRETARY
10.00 		0 0 0
ST CATHERINES ISLAND
MIDWAY,GA31320
CHRISTINE BREITE DIRECTOR (AS OF 12/5/23)
1.00 		0 0 0
ST CATHERINES ISLAND
MIDWAY,GA31320
ALEXANDRA C DENNING ESQ DIRECTOR
1.00 		0 0 0
ST CATHERINES ISLAND
MIDWAY,GA31320
PATRICK S GALLAGHER DIRECTOR
1.00 		0 0 0
ST CATHERINES ISLAND
MIDWAY,GA31320
HAROLD JOHNSON DIRECTOR
1.00 		0 0 0
ST CATHERINES ISLAND
MIDWAY,GA31320
DANIEL L MOSLEY ESQ DIRECTOR
1.00 		0 0 0
ST CATHERINES ISLAND
MIDWAY,GA31320
THOMAS J RATCLIFFE JR ESQ DIRECTOR
1.00 		0 0 0
ST CATHERINES ISLAND
MIDWAY,GA31320
EDWARD N SMITH DIRECTOR
1.00 		0 0 0
ST CATHERINES ISLAND
MIDWAY,GA31320
JORDAN V SMITH DIRECTOR
1.00 		0 0 0
ST CATHERINES ISLAND
MIDWAY,GA31320
MARIBETH SMITH DIRECTOR
1.00 		0 0 0
ST CATHERINES ISLAND
MIDWAY,GA31320
WILLIAM SMITH DIRECTOR
1.00 		0 0 0
ST CATHERINES ISLAND
MIDWAY,GA31320
DAVID HURST THOMAS DIRECTOR
1.00 		0 0 0
ST CATHERINES ISLAND
MIDWAY,GA31320
CARL VARNEDOW DIRECTOR (AS OF 6/16/23)
1.00 		0 0 0
ST CATHERINES ISLAND
MIDWAY,GA31320
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
MICHAEL HALDERSON DIRECTOR ISLAND OPER
40.00 		128,442 24,474 0
182 CAMELLIA ROAD
MIDWAY,GA31320
AARON D CREWS FACILITIES SUPERVISO
40.00 		77,030 38,917 0
182 CAMELLIA ROAD
MIDWAY,GA31320
EUGENE VC KMENT CURATOR ANIMAL PROGR
40.00 		92,823 23,054 0
182 CAMELLIA ROAD
MIDWAY,GA31320
DEBBIE D DRURY PRIMATE COLLECTION S
40.00 		87,573 17,756 0
182 CAMELLIA ROAD
MIDWAY,GA31320
DANIEL T MARTIN MECHANIC
40.00 		81,029 16,735 0
182 CAMELLIA ROAD
MIDWAY,GA31320
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................right arrow 2
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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
PHILLIPS EARTHWORKS CONSTRUCTION 206,234
539 YOUMANS ROAD
MIDWAY,GA31320
SCHAFFNER CLEANING SERVICES CLEANING SERVICES 77,370
129 WHEELSTONE WAY
GUYTON,GA31312
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 SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION NOTES. 2,263,432
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
3,909,733
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
316,018
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
4,225,751
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
4,225,751
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
63,386
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
4,162,365
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
208,118
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
2,263,432
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
301,186
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
2,564,618
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Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus 		(b)
Years prior to 2022 		(c)
2022 		(d)
2023
1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Part X, line 7  
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....  
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Part XIII
Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)
1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2023, enter the date of the ruling ...... right arrow
 
b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
income from Part I or the minimum
investment return from Part IX for each
year listed .......... 		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
(a) 2023 (b) 2022 (c) 2021 (d) 2020
82,783 131,020 119,332 56,044 389,179
b 85% (0.85) of line 2a ......... 70,366 111,367 101,432 47,637 330,802
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
line 4 for each year listed ..... 		2,564,618 2,483,110 1,994,310 1,976,452 9,018,490
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 .... 		2,564,618 2,483,110 1,994,310 1,976,452 9,018,490
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 .. 		138,745 156,623 163,864 141,457 600,689
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)
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Part XIV
Supplementary Information (continued)
3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient If recipient is an individual,
show any relationship to
any foundation manager
or substantial contributor
 Foundation
status of
recipient 		Purpose of grant or
contribution 		Amount
Name and address (home or business)
aPaid during the year
Total .................................right arrow 3a 0
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. right arrow 3b 0
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Part XV-A
Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
Related or exempt
function income
(See instructions.)
1Program service revenue: (a)
Business code 		(b)
Amount 		(c)
Exclusion code 		(d)
Amount
a
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies          
2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
investments ........... 		         
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 144,147  
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 19,548 -74,349
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) .. 0 163,695 -74,349
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
89,346
(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.)
11A LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF EQUIPMENT USED IN THE EXEMPT OPERATING FUNCTION
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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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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Schedule B
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Schedule of Contributors

Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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2023
Name of the organization
ST CATHERINE'S ISLAND FOUNDATION INC
 
Employer identification number

58-1449857
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ






Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Schedule B (Form 990) (2023) Page 2
Name of organization
ST CATHERINE'S ISLAND FOUNDATION INC
  		Employer identification number
58-1449857
Part I
Contributors
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
1
EDWARD JOHN NOBLE FOUNDATION INC
5 SOUND VIEW COURT
 
GREENWICH, CT06830

$ 2,700,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
2
SEWANEE ISLAND ECOLOGY
735 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
 
SEWANEE, TN37383

$ 7,500


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Page 3
Name of organization
ST CATHERINE'S ISLAND FOUNDATION INC
  		Employer identification number

58-1449857
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Page 4
Name of organization
ST CATHERINE'S ISLAND FOUNDATION INC
  		Employer identification number

58-1449857
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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TY 2023 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
ST CATHERINE'S ISLAND FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
58-1449857
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
EISNERAMPER LLP 37,246 18,623 18,623 18,623

TY 2023 GeneralExplanationAttachment
Name:
ST CATHERINE'S ISLAND FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
58-1449857
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
  FORM 990-PF - SUMMARY OF DIRECT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES THE ST. CATHERINE'S ISLAND FOUNDATION, INC.'S (SCIF) ACTIVITIES ARE CENTERED ON CONSERVATION, SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, AND EDUCATION. THE ACTIVITIES ARE CONDUCTED FOR THE MOST PART ON ST. CATHERINES ISLAND (SCI), ONE OF GEORGIA'S MAJOR BARRIER ISLANDS, LOCATED 35 MILES SOUTH OF SAVANNAH, GEORGIA. SCI HAS NO COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT OR LARGE RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES, AND IT IS USED FOR THE STUDY OF BARRIER ISLAND NATURAL HISTORY, WITH ITS NATURAL HABITATS BEING MANAGED AS HAVENS FOR ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES.AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY (AMNH) ARCHEOLOGY: NATURAL HISTORY RESEARCH ON SCI INCLUDES BIO-DIVERSITY SURVEYS, STUDIES OF IMPORTANT FLORA AND FAUNA, AS WELL AS ARCHAEOLOGICAL STUDIES OF PRE-COLUMBIAN AND POST CONTACT PERIOD AMERICAN INDIAN AND SPANISH SETTLEMENTS. THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL STUDIES HAVE BEEN UNDER THE DIRECTION OF DR. DAVID H. THOMAS SINCE 1974. DR. THOMAS IS CURATOR OF NORTH AMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGY AT THE AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY (AMNH). MORE THAN 30 BOOKS AND DOZENS OF SCIENTIFIC PAPERS ON THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF SCI HAVE BEEN WRITTEN AND EDITED BY DR. THOMAS AND HIS COLLEAGUES. CONSERVATION IS THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF AMNH ON SCI. AMNH CONTINUES TO MONITOR, DOCUMENT AND MITIGATE THE EROSION NEAR THE MISSION SITE (ONE THE MOST IMPORTANT COLONIAL-PERIOD ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES IN THE COUNTRY). AMNH'S WORK INVOLVES GROUND-TRUTHING SEVERAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL FEATURES VISIBLE IN THE CUTBANKIN 2023, AMNH COLLABORATED WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA FIELD SCHOOL IN A JOINT EXCAVATION FOR WHAT LOOKS TO BE THE 3RD SHELL RING LOCATED ON SCI. THEY EXPLORED THE MUSGROVE SHELL RING AND CONDUCTED GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYS, PREPARED A DETAILED TOPOGRAPHIC MAP, CONDUCED LIMITED TEST EXCAVATIONS AND OBTAINED A SUITE OF RADIOCARBON DATES CONFIRMING THAT THE SITE IS 4,000-5,000 YEARS OLD. THEY PLAN TO PROCEED WITH CONTROLLED BLOCK EXCAVATIONS TO DEFINE THE EXACT NATURE OF THIS RARE SHELL RING SITE. THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA HARGRETT LIBRARY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA LABORATORY OF ARCHAEOLOGY HAVE 2005-2015 ARCHAEOLOGICAL COLLECTIONS FROM THE ISLAND. THESE FACILITIES ARE CURATING SCI MATERIALS. SEA TURTLE PROGRAM: SCI MAINTAINS A HABITAT CONDUCIVE FOR LOGGERHEAD SEA TURTLES. SCIF CONTINUES TO HAVE A SUCCESSFUL SEA TURTLE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FROM THE MONTH OF MAY THROUGH OCTOBER. THE INTERNS WORK WITH THE GA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES (DNR) AND THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, IN MONITORING AND PROTECTING THE NESTS OF ENDANGERED LOGGERHEAD SEA TURTLES, WHICH LAY THEIR EGGS IN THE SAND ON SCI'S BEACHES. UNDER THE DIRECTION OF SCIF AND WITH GA DNR TRAINING, THREE SEASONAL SEA TURTLE MONITORS CONTINUED THE SCI SEA TURTLE PROGRAM FOLLOWING GUIDELINES THAT WERE ADOPTED STATEWIDE AS A MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR SEA TURTLE SURVIVAL. THE MANAGEMENT PLAN MENTIONED IS "A MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE PROTECTION OF NESTING LOGGERHEAD SEA TURTLES AND THEIR HABITAT IN GEORGIA". AGENCIES AND LANDOWNERS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF EVERY BARRIER ISLAND IN GEORGIA HAVE ADOPTED IT. DUE TO PROTECTIVE MEASURES EMPLOYED BY THE "TURTLE STAFF", 317 LOGGERHEAD SEA TURTLES LAID THEIR NESTS ON SCI AND OVER 14,300 BABY SEA TURTLES HATCHED ALONG SCI'S BEACHES DURING THE SUMMER AND FALL OF 2023. THE ISLAND ECOLOGY PROGRAM: A UNIVERSITY LEVEL INTERDISCIPLINARY SUMMER COURSE IN ECOLOGY FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IS HELD ANNUALLY ON SCI AND IS CONDUCTED DURING A SIX-WEEK PERIOD BY FACULTY FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH IN COOPERATION WITH SCIF. DURING THE SUMMER OF 2023, THE UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH WAS ABLE TO HOLD ITS 34RD ISLAND ECOLOGY FIELD SCHOOL ON SCI. DURING THIS TIME THE STUDENTS WERE IMMERSED IN THE NATIVE FLORA AND FAUNA, WETLAND/MARSH AREAS AND THE FOREST SYSTEMS OF THE ISLAND. GEORGIA SOUTHERN AQUAFER AND WATER TABLE RESEARCH: GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY WAS ON SCI IN 2023 CONTINUING ITS WORK INVESTIGATING AQUIFERS AND WATER TABLES UNDER THE ISLAND. INFORMATION WAS OBTAINED FROM MONITORING DEVICES LOCATED IN SHALLOW WELLS DRILLED IN TRANSECT LINES FROM EAST TO WEST ACROSS SCI. THEY PLAN TO CONTINUE THEIR PROJECT OF DRILLING MORE SHALLOW WELLS AND PLACING MONITORING EQUIPMENT FOR FUTURE DATA COLLECTION. FISH SAMPLING: AUGUSTA STATE UNIVERSITY PARTICIPATE IN A FISH SAMPLING PROGRAM ON SCI. USING SEINE NETS, ASU COLLECTED AND RECORDED FISH SAMPLES FROM THE SHALLOW WATERS OFF OF SCI BEACHES. THIS PROGRAM PLANS TO CONTINUE TO EXPAND THEIR SAMPLING PROGRAM. THEY HAVE PROVIDED DECADES OF USEFUL INFORMATION ABOUT THE SEASONALITY AND FISHES IN THE WATERS AROUND SCI. BIRD COUNTS: IN 2023 THERE WERE FOUR BIRD COUNTS ON SCI. THE MID-WINTER SHOREBIRD, SPRING MIGRATION, FALL MIGRATION COUNT AND CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT OCCUR MOST YEARS ON THE ISLAND. SCIF STAFF AND PERSONNEL FROM THE GA DNR NON-GAME PROGRAM PARTICIPATED IN CONDUCTING A PIPING PLOVER/MID WINTER SHORE BIRD SURVEY DURING JANUARY AND FEBRUARY, ALONG WITH SPRING AND FALL MIGRATION SURVEYS IN APRIL AND SEPTEMBER. THESE SURVEYS ARE CONDUCTED IN COOPERATION WITH THE GA DNR AND THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE. THE 35TH CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT, CONDUCTED ON SCI BY THE GEORGIA ORNITHOLOGICAL SOCIETY (GOS) IN COOPERATION WITH THE NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY, WAS CONTINUED IN 2023. SCI LEMUR PROGRAM: THE ST. CATHERINES ISLAND LEMUR PROGRAM IN 2023 MAINTAINS A RESIDENCE OF 31 LEMURS, 3 VASECTOMIZED MALES AND 28 FEMALES. THIS PROGRAM THAT STARTED IN 1984 CONTINUES TO SUPPORT CONSERVATION AND RESEARCH OF THIS ENDANGERED SPECIES. SCIF PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY CARE, ENRICHMENT, AND MEDICAL AID TO THE LEMURS WE HOME.SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE: SCIENTIFIC REVIEW, THE AWARD OF E.J. NOBLE FOUNDATION RESEARCH GRANTS, AND COORDINATING RESEARCH VISITS WITH SCI STAFF, ARE CONDUCTED BY SCIF IN CONJUNCTION WITH AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY AND THE ST. CATHERINE'S ISLAND SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE. THE COMMITTEE IS MADE UP OF SCIENTISTS OF VARIED FIELDS WHOSE COMBINED RESEARCH EFFORTS ON SCI TOTAL OVER 182 YEARS. AT VARIOUS TIMES DURING THE YEAR, THE ST. CATHERINE'S ISLAND RESEARCH PROGRAM HOSTED SCIENTISTS WHO WORKED ON SCI IN A NUMBER OF DISCIPLINES, INCLUDING SCIENTISTS MONITORING THE SALTWATER INTRUSION INTO THE SURFACE AQUIFERS.

TY 2023 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
Name:
ST CATHERINE'S ISLAND FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
58-1449857
Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
BBH LIMITED DURATION FUND 593,256 593,720
BBH INCOME FUND I 920,770 839,802

TY 2023 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
Name:
ST CATHERINE'S ISLAND FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
58-1449857
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
ABBOTT LABS 24,657 22,784
ADOBE INC. 13,388 20,284
AKRE FOCUS FUND - SUPRA INST 378,221 909,179
ALCON INC. 19,554 27,967
ALPHAPBET INC. 17,942 48,762
AMAZON 24,126 23,399
ARTHUR J GALLAGHER 11,493 28,785
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY 18,012 46,722
BOOKINGS HOLDINGS 14,614 28,378
CLARKSTON FOUNDERS FUND FOUNDERS CLASS 430,000 420,452
CLARKSTON FOUNDERS FUND PARTNERS FUND 274,149 338,280
COPART INC 3,788 14,749
COSTCO COS INC. 11,032 22,443
DIAGEO PLC-SPONSORED 8,092 10,924
GQG PART EMERGING MARKETS EQ-INST 175,000 213,330
KLA-TENCOR CORP 12,139 31,390
LINDE PLC 18,362 40,660
MASTERCARD INC-A 25,003 40,518
MICROSOFT 33,927 42,869
NESTLE SA-REG 6,833 10,638
NIKE INC CLASS B 14,420 19,543
ORACLE CORP. 11,844 27,834
PROGRESSIVE CORP OHIO 14,434 30,900
S&P GLOBAL INC 16,552 21,145
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC. 17,106 17,387
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC 21,844 24,947
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC. 21,736 31,343
ZOETIS INC. 5,597 29,211
UNITED HEALTHCARE GROUP INC 13,797 13,688
BBH PARTNER FUND - INTERNATIONAL EQUITY 526,421 561,959

TY 2023 LandEtcSchedule2
Name:
ST CATHERINE'S ISLAND FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
58-1449857
Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
LAND 8,468,700 0 8,468,700 8,468,700
BUILDING AND IMPROVEMENTS 4,979,545 4,312,014 667,531 667,531
VEHICLES, BOATS, EQUIPMENT 1,778,766 1,269,091 509,675 509,675


TY 2023 LegalFeesSchedule
Name:
ST CATHERINE'S ISLAND FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
58-1449857
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
WIGGIN AND DANA LLP 42,288 8,458 8,458 33,830
CRAVATH SWAINE & MOORE LLP 35,139 7,028 7,028 28,111
RATCLIFFE & SMITH PC 34,402 6,880 6,880 27,522


TY 2023 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
ST CATHERINE'S ISLAND FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
58-1449857
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
INSURANCE 363,758 0 0 363,758
REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 472,300 0 0 472,300
ELECTRICITY 40,289 0 0 40,289
FUEL 73,146 0 0 73,146
HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES, SERVICES 97,531 0 0 97,531
TELEPHONE 30,232 0 0 30,232
WILDLIFE -VET MEDICAL FEES & SUPPLIES 26,186 0 0 26,186
OTHER SUPPLIES AND EXPENSES 33,487 0 0 33,487
DIRECT TELEVISION 4,204 0 0 4,204
FOOD 1,102 0 0 1,102
NATIVE WILDLIFE EXPENSES 4,862 0 0 4,862


TY 2023 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
ST CATHERINE'S ISLAND FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
58-1449857
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING 50,000 0 0 50,000
INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEES 20,375 20,375 20,375 0
CONSULTING - EMPLOYEE TRAINING 16,130 0 0 16,130
OTHER CONSULTING COSTS 4,226 0 0 4,226
MISC PERMITS & MEMBERSHIPS 2,072 0 0 2,072


TY 2023 TaxesSchedule
Name:
ST CATHERINE'S ISLAND FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
58-1449857
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
FEDERAL EXCISE TAX 4,000 0 0 4,000