TY 2023 Form 990PF

- TIN:

Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation

or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990PF for instructions and the latest information.

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
PAZ FAMILY FOUNDATION

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)10369 CLAYTON ROAD
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
ST LOUIS, MO63131

A Employer identification number

83-2359183

B Telephone number (see instructions)

(314) 875-8281

C If exemption application is pending, check here right arrow

G Check all that apply: Initial returnInitial return of a former public charity
Final returnAmended return
Address change Name change

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. right arrow

2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... right arrow

E If private foundation status was terminated
under section 507(b)(1)(A), check here ....... right arrow

H Check type of organization: Section 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust Other taxable private foundation

F If the foundation is in a 60-month termination
under section 507(b)(1)(B), check here ....... right arrow

I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16) right arrow

$21,210,835J Accounting method: Cash Accrual
Other (specify)
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)

	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	(d) Disbursements for charitable purposes (cash basis only)


1	Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)	0
2	Check .............
3	Interest on savings and temporary cash investments
4	Dividends and interest from securities...	404,633		400,916
5a	Gross rents............
b	Net rental income or (loss)
6a	Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10		49,929
b	Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 3,605,596
7	Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...			49,929
8	Net short-term capital gain.........
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).......	List of Attached Documents: // Content	120,064	120,064
12	Total. Add lines 1 through 11........	574,626		570,909
13	Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.	0		0	0
14	Other employee salaries and wages......
15	Pension plans, employee benefits.......
16a	Legal fees (attach schedule).........
b	Accounting fees (attach schedule).......	List of Attached Documents: // Content	6,400	3,200	3,200
c	Other professional fees (attach schedule)....	List of Attached Documents: // Content	104,362	83,598	20,764
17	Interest...............
18	Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...	List of Attached Documents: // Content	20,739	5,739	0
19	Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...
20	Occupancy..............
21	Travel, conferences, and meetings.......
22	Printing and publications..........
23	Other expenses (attach schedule).......
24	Total operating and administrative expenses.
	Add lines 13 through 23..........	131,501		92,537	23,964
25	Contributions, gifts, grants paid.......	541,500			541,500
26	Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25	673,001		92,537	565,464
27	Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a	Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements	-98,375
b	Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-)			478,372
c	Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -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	Beginning of year	End of year
Part II		Balance Sheets	(a) Book Value	(b) Book Value	(c) Fair Market Value
	1	Cash—non-interest-bearing.............
	2	Savings and temporary cash investments.........	571,723	613,134	613,134
	3	Accounts receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	4	Pledges receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	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)
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	8	Inventories for sale or use..............
	9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........
	10a	Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)	1,028,991	List of Attached Documents: // Content 1,683,488	1,636,659
	b	Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......	8,954,439	List of Attached Documents: // Content 8,586,750	12,511,255
	c	Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......	3,380,510	List of Attached Documents: // Content 2,741,332	2,571,607
	11	Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	12	Investments—mortgage loans.............
	13	Investments—other (attach schedule)..........	4,422,698	List of Attached Documents: // Content 3,884,194	3,878,180
	14	Land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	15	Other assets (describe )
	16	Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
		instructions. Also, see page 1, item I)	18,358,361	17,508,898	21,210,835
	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 )
	23	Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........	0	0
		Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here
		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
		and complete lines 26 through 30.
	26	Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........	0	0
	27	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund	0	0
	28	Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds	18,358,361	17,508,898
	29	Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions).....	18,358,361	17,508,898
	30	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).	18,358,361	17,508,898

Part III

Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances

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) ...............

18,358,361

Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................

-98,375

Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow

Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................

18,259,986

Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow

List of Attached Documents:

// Content

751,088

Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .

17,508,898

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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
1 a	PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES
b	CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS	P
c
d
e

(e) Gross sales price		(g) Cost or other basis plus expense of sale	(h) Gain or (loss) (e) plus (f) minus (g)
a	3,595,270	3,555,667	39,603
b	10,326		10,326
c
d
e

Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69			(l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus col. (k), but not less than -0-) or Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69	(j) Adjusted basis as of 12/31/69	(k) Excess of col. (i) over col. (j), if any
a			39,603
b			10,326
c
d
e

2	Capital gain net income or (net capital loss)	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7 If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7	2	49,929
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 ...................		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 and enter “N/A" on line 1.
	Date of ruling or determination letter: (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)	1	6,649
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	6,649
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	6,649
6	Credits/Payments:

a	2023 estimated tax payments and 2022 overpayment credited to 2023	6a	16,723
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	0

7	Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d..............		7	16,723
8	Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. List of Attached Documents: // Content		8	0
9	Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......		9
10	Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...		10	10,074
11	Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2024 estimated tax10,074	Refunded	11	0

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Part VI-A

Statements Regarding Activities

During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did

Yes

it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................

Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions

for the definition.................................

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.

Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................

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

Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed

on foundation managers. right arrow

$ 0

Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......

If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.

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....

Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........

If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................

Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........

If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.

Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:

By language in the governing instrument, or

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? ................

Yes

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..................................

Yes

Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)

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 .

Yes

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 .............................

Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names

and addresses. ...............................

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 .............

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.................

Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?

Yes

Website address right arrow

N/A

The books are in care of right arrow

MELISSA PAZ Telephone no. right arrow

(314) 875-8281

Located at right arrow

10369 CLAYTON ROADST LOUISMO ZIP+4 right arrow

63131

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

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

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)

(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)

a disqualified person? ..............................

1a(2)

(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........

1a(3)

(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............

1a(4)

(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)

(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)

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 ..........

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........ right arrow

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? .............

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)):

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?....................

If "Yes," list the years right arrow

20, 20, 20, 20

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.) ..............

If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.

20, 20, 20, 20

Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at

any time during the year? ..............................

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.) .....................

Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?

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? ..

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Part VI-B

Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)

During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:

Yes

(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........

5a(1)

(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)

(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............

5a(3)

(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described

in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................

5a(4)

(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)

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 ........

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check ......... right arrow

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? .................

If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).

Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on

a personal benefit contract? .............................

Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....

If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.

At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....

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? .........................

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
MELISSA PAZ	TRUSTEE 1.00	0	0	0
10369 CLAYTON ROAD ST LOUIS,MO63131	TRUSTEE 1.00	0	0	0

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...................				0

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Part VII

Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)

3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
WELLS FARGO	INVESTMENT AND GRANT MANAGEMENT	89,604
10369 CLAYTON ROAD ST LOUIS,MO63131	INVESTMENT AND GRANT MANAGEMENT	89,604

Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services............. right arrow

Part VIII-A

Summary of Direct Charitable Activities

List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc.	Expenses
1


2


3


4

Part VIII-B

Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)

Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2.	Amount
1


2


All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3

Total. Add lines 1 through 3......................... right arrow

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Part IX

Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)

Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes:

Average monthly fair market value of securities...................

20,062,248

Average of monthly cash balances.......................

802,642

Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................

Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................

20,864,890

Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and

1c (attach detailed explanation) .............

Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................

Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................

20,864,890

Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see

instructions) .............................

312,973

Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............

20,551,917

Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................

1,027,596

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.)

Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................

1,027,596

Tax on investment income for 2022 from Part V, line 5.......

6,649

Income tax for 2022. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...

Add lines 2a and 2b............................

6,649

Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............

1,020,947

Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................

Add lines 3 and 4............................

1,020,947

Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................

Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...

1,020,947

Part XI

Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)

Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:

Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........

565,464

Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................

Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes...............................

Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:

Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................

Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................

Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4. .......

565,464

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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				1,020,947
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2022:
a Enter amount for 2022 only.......			364,538
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20		0
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 ........	0
4Qualifying distributions for 2023 from Part
XI, line 4: $ 565,464
a Applied to 2022, but not more than line 2a			364,538
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.....				200,926
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 ..........				820,021
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....
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 4942(j)(3) or4942(j)(5)

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	(e) Total

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).)

MELISSA PAZ

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

if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d. See instructions

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)		Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
aPaid during the year
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY 270 PEACHTREE ST NW STE 1300 ATLANTA,GA30303		PUBLIC CHARITY	GENERAL SUPPORT	10,000
BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL FOUNDATION W 1001 HIGHLANDS PLAZA DR 140 ST LOUIS,MO63110		PUBLIC CHARITY	GENERAL SUPPORT	50,000
CARDINAL RITTER COLLEGE PREP 701 N SPRING AVENUE ST LOUIS,MO63108		PUBLIC CHARITY	GENERAL SUPPORT	15,000
CASA DE SALUD 3200 CHOUTEAU AVE ST LOUIS,MO63103		PUBLIC CHARITY	GENERAL SUPPORT	10,000
CROHN'S AND COLITIS FOUNDATION 1034 S BRENTWOOD BLV STE 1510 ST LOUIS,MO63117		PUBLIC CHARITY	GENERAL SUPPORT	15,000
CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION 2405 GRAND BLVD STE 520 KANSAS CITY,MO64108		PUBLIC CHARITY	GENERAL SUPPORT	20,000
GATEWAY ARCH PARK FOUNDATION 1 S MEMORIAL DR STE 700 ST LOUIS,MO63102		PUBLIC CHARITY	GENERAL SUPPORT	100,000
HERS BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION 2500 MOWRY AVE STE 130 FREMONT,CA94538		PUBLIC CHARITY	GENERAL SUPPORT	5,000
ISING SILICON VALLEY 600 COLORADO AVE PALO ALTO,CA94306		PUBLIC CHARITY	GENERAL SUPPORT	3,000
JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUDATION 215 W PERSHING RD STE 300 KANSAS CITY,MO64108		PUBLIC CHARITY	GENERAL SUPPORT	25,000
LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY 3 INTERNATIONAL DR STE 200 RYE BROOK,NY10573		PUBLIC CHARITY	GENERAL SUPPORT	1,000
LITTLE BIT FOUNDATION 516 HANLEY INDUSTRIAL COURT ST LOUIS,MO63144		PUBLIC CHARITY	GENERAL SUPPORT	10,000
PALO ALTO COUNCIL OF PTAS 25 CHURCHILL AVE PALO ALTO,CA94306		PUBLIC CHARITY	GENERAL SUPPORT	5,000
PALO ALTO PARTNERS IN EDUCATION 25 CHURCHILL AVE PALO ALTO,CA94306		PUBLIC CHARITY	GENERAL SUPPORT	10,000
PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK 1500 ROSECRANS AVENUE SUITE 200 MANHATTAN BEACH,CA90266		PUBLIC CHARITY	GENERAL SUPPORT	10,000
ST LOUIS AQUARIUM FOUNDATION 111 WESTPORT PLAZA DR 500 ST LOUIS,MO63146		PUBLIC CHARITY	GENERAL SUPPORT	15,000
ST LOUIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 718 NORTH GRAND BOULEVARD ST LOUIS,MO63103		PUBLIC CHARITY	GENERAL SUPPORT	25,000
ST LOUIS UNIVERSITY 221 N GRAND BLVD ST LOUIS,MO63103		PUBLIC CHARITY	GENERAL SUPPORT	100,000
SUSAN G KOMEN 13770 NOEL RD STE 801889 DALLAS,TX75380		PUBLIC CHARITY	GENERAL SUPPORT	5,000
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-ST LOUIS 1 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD ST LOUIS,MO63121		UNIVERSITY	GENERAL SUPPORT	100,000
WINTER OPERA ST LOUIS 2324 MARCONI AVENUE ST LOUIS,MO63110		PUBLIC CHARITY	GENERAL SUPPORT	7,500
Total ................................. 3a				541,500

bApproved for future payment

Total ................................. 3b				0

Form 990-PF (2023)

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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	(e) Related or exempt function income (See instructions.)
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	404,633
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 .....			18	120,064
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............			18	49,929
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		574,626	0

13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................

574,626

(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)

Part XV-B

Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes

Line No.	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)

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Part XVI

Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations

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

Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:

(1) Cash...................................

1a(1)

(2) Other assets.................................

1a(2)

Other transactions:

(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................

1b(1)

(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................

1b(2)

(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................

1b(3)

(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................

1b(4)

(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................

1b(5)

(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................

1b(6)

Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............

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

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? ...........Yes No

If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization	(b) Type of organization	(c) Description of relationship

Sign Here

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
				May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown below? See instructions. Yes No
	Signature of officer or trustee	Date	Title

Paid Preparer Use Only	Print/Type preparer's name	Preparer's Signature	Date	Check if self- employed	PTIN
	Firm's name				Firm's EIN
	Firm's address				Phone no.

Form 990-PF (2023)

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TY 2023 AccountingFeesSchedule

Name:

PAZ FAMILY FOUNDATION

EIN:

83-2359183

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
TAX PREP FEES	6,400	3,200		3,200

- TIN:

TY 2023 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule

Name:

PAZ FAMILY FOUNDATION

EIN:

83-2359183

Name of Bond	End of Year Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
ISHARES MBS ETF	84,007	84,672
VANGUARD SHORT TERM BOND ETF	508,668	477,909
ABBVIE INC 3.600% 5/14/25	43,716	39,276
AMAZON.COM INC 3.600% 4/13/32	32,641	33,340
ANTHEM INC 3.650% 12/01/27	56,397	53,349
APPLE INC 1.650% 2/08/31	12,314	12,646
AT&T INC 4.350% 3/01/29	38,414	39,476
BANK OF AMERICA CORP 3.248% 10/21/27	56,877	52,330
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB 1.125% 11/13/27	37,818	35,531
BUNGE LTD FINANCE CO 1.630% 8/17/25	36,776	37,814
CAPITAL ONE FINANCIA 3.750% 3/09/27	41,275	38,192
CHEVRON CORP 1.554% 5/11/25	54,596	52,737
COMCAST CORP 4.150% 10/15/28	59,475	52,262
CVS HEALTH CORP 1.300% 8/21/27	37,550	35,526
DIGITAL REALTY TRUST 3.700% 8/15/27	41,915	38,574
DOLLAR GENERAL CORP 5.450% 7/05/33	29,612	30,535
EQUINIX INC 1.550% 3/15/28	48,046	43,860
FEDEX CORP 2.400% 5/15/31	13,697	12,911
FISERV INC 2.750% 7/01/24	38,799	39,402
GENERAL MILLS INC 2.875% 4/15/30	35,674	36,147
GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP 3.750% 5/22/25	56,329	53,866
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO 2.950% 10/01/26	55,349	52,391
KEYCORP 2.550% 10/01/29	28,219	29,769
LOWE'S COS INC 1.700% 10/15/30	37,450	33,221
MCDONALD'S CORP 4.950% 8/14/33	37,334	41,113
METLIFE INC 3.600% 4/10/24	31,076	29,832
MORGAN STANLEY 3.625% 1/20/27	54,478	48,475
PNC FINANCIAL SERVIC 2.550% 1/22/30	52,726	46,363
SUNTRUST BANKS INC 4.000% 5/01/25	42,056	39,304
UNION PACIFIC CORP 2.375% 5/20/31	34,616	34,772
UNITEDHEALTH GROUP 5.350% 2/15/33	33,945	37,027
WALT DISNEY COMPANY/ 2.000% 9/01/29	49,556	45,251
PGIM HIGH YIELD-Q #1067	44,666	38,240
PIMCO HIGH YIELD FD-INST #108	290,193	279,457
BANK OF MONTREAL 2.500% 6/28/24	40,701	39,410
ROYAL BANK OF CANADA 0.875% 1/20/26	39,265	37,078
SCHLUMBERGER INVESTM 2.650% 6/26/30	35,168	35,928
WESTPAC BANKING CORP 3.400% 1/25/28	54,438	50,564
PIMCO EM MKTS CORP BD FD INS #1948	415,500	353,057

- TIN:

TY 2023 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule

Name:

PAZ FAMILY FOUNDATION

EIN:

83-2359183

Name of Stock	End of Year Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
ISHARES CORE S & P 500 ETF	1,944,886	3,247,884
BOOKING HOLDINGS INC	74,583	127,700
GARMIN LTD	62,266	82,908
HOME DEPOT INC	76,239	86,638
MCDONALDS CORP	83,914	85,988
NIKE INC CL B	37,630	48,857
O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC	19,138	42,754
SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO	4,514	5,614
STARBUCKS CORP COM	74,092	71,047
TARGET CORP	24,523	46,287
MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC	51,333	73,879
AON PLC	4,551	6,402
BLACKROCK INC	44,585	81,180
BLACKSTONE INC	77,030	119,792
CITIGROUP INC.	95,663	91,049
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO	94,619	149,688
KKR & CO INC -A	17,425	43,745
MOODYS CORP	6,544	9,373
PROGRESSIVE CORP OHIO	10,029	17,043
ABBVIE INC	66,945	86,783
ELI LILLY & CO COM	28,151	134,072
MERCK & CO INC NEW	83,703	110,655
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC	36,456	63,695
UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC	84,403	152,676
BOEING CO	88,770	126,420
COPART INC COM	25,877	50,225
EATON CORP PLC	82,874	139,676
ROPER TECHNOLOGIES INC	27,324	35,981
RTX CORP	79,919	80,859
TRANSDIGM GROUP INC	23,069	52,603
UNION PACIFIC CORP	55,903	76,142
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE-CL B	58,284	78,615
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC	57,220	77,013
ADOBE INC	60,122	74,575
ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES INC	55,401	92,131
ALPHABET INC CL C	169,616	322,025
APPLE INC	181,240	441,856
BROADCOM INC	59,788	195,344
CISCO SYSTEMS INC	79,588	80,327
LAM RESEARCH CORP COM	39,933	113,573
META PLATFORMS INC	88,698	166,361
MICROSOFT CORP	205,583	471,930
VISA INC-CLASS A SHRS	80,045	106,744
ISHARES RUSSELL MID-CAP ETF	348,370	543,721
CARMAX INC	23,203	22,101
DOMINOS PIZZA INC	19,373	22,260
HILTON WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS IN	22,207	42,973
HYATT HOTELS CORP	4,996	9,650
LENNAR CORPORATION CLASS A COMMON	8,427	21,462
LIBERTY MEDIA CORP-LIBERTY FOR	242	812
LIBERTY MEDIA CORP-LIBERTY FOR	3,409	11,048
ROSS STORES INC	2,779	4,152
VAIL RESORTS INC COM	11,509	11,527
BROWN FORMAN CORP CL B	4,365	4,340
ARCH CAPITAL GROUP LTD	5,393	13,963
ARES MANAGEMENT CORP-A	3,781	6,303
BROWN & BROWN INC	19,047	28,231
CBRE GROUP INC	12,234	20,201
MARKEL GROUP INC	19,524	26,978
MSCI INC	9,569	13,576
REGIONS FINL CORP NEW	67,770	65,214
IDEXX CORP	6,267	10,546
WATERS CORP	4,307	5,268
ASPEN TECHNOLOGY INC	12,206	14,090
EMCOR GROUP INC COM	20,603	51,703
FASTENAL CO	9,842	15,674
GRACO INC	17,453	27,676
HEICO CORP CL A	34,898	42,447
LIVE NATION ENT INC	14,653	21,902
TORO CO	24,788	30,429
VERISK ANALYTICS INC	6,645	10,271
AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC	13,454	14,459
ANSYS INC	4,384	6,169
AUTODESK INC	14,151	17,287
COGNIZANT TECH SOLUTIONS CRP COM	53,080	61,179
COSTAR GROUP, INC	39,496	44,656
ELECTRONIC ARTS INC	44,567	59,512
FACTSET RESH SYS INC COM	14,316	21,944
GARTNER INC	10,832	23,007
HENRY JACK & ASSOC INC COM	9,469	9,805
MANHATTAN ASSOCIATES, INC COM	13,824	38,327
MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INC COM	9,065	17,405
TE CONNECTIVITY LTD	51,511	71,655
TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC	21,719	21,742
VERISIGN INC COM	17,415	17,919
CELANESE CORP	79,612	117,304
MARTIN MARIETTA MATLS INC COM	6,271	14,967
VULCAN MATERIALS COMPANY	17,535	32,008
ISHARES RUSSELL 2000 ETF	288,434	329,164
ACUSHNET HOLDINGS CORP	20,179	34,554
LCI INDUSTRIES	18,729	17,222
ARTISAN PARTNERS ASSET MANAGEM	14,038	19,969
BANCFIRST CORP	14,026	14,502
CLEARWATER ANALYTICS HLDGS INC	12,318	14,061
FIRST HAWAIIAN INC	18,787	20,871
HOWARD HUGHES HOLDINGS INC	3,014	4,534
MOELIS & CO	15,481	25,259
PRIMERICA INC	23,357	38,066
RLI CORP COM	10,208	15,043
ATRION CORP	7,408	4,167
CORVEL CORP	23,463	32,137
ENOVIS CORP	900	1,064
DONALDSON CO INC	6,780	8,365
FTI CONSULTING INC COM	28,122	46,203
K.FORCE, INC.	9,507	10,404
KADANT INC	20,684	25,228
LANDSTAR SYS INC COM	24,916	28,854
RBC BEARINGS INC	16,104	25,925
SIMPSON MFG INC COM	26,754	59,988
UFP INDUSTRIES INC	21,686	27,621
WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES INC	15,119	29,168
COGNEX CORP	3,083	1,753
SUMMIT MATERIALS INC	1,741	4,384
ISHARES CORE MSCI EAFE ETF	314,506	372,855
TWEEDY BROWNE INTL VAL #1	419,678	419,217
VANGUARD INTL GRTH FD-ADM #581	190,725	119,788
DIAGEO PLC - ADR	70,668	61,906
UNILEVER PLC - ADR	43,890	43,147
BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE-A	25,733	23,743
SUNCOR ENERGY INC NEW F	122,017	122,873
TOTALENERGIES SE -SPON ADR	111,450	138,803
BROOKFIELD ASSET MANAGEMENT LT	6,658	10,002
BROOKFIELD CORP	37,669	51,955
MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP	62,530	87,958
TORONTO DOMINION BK ONT COM NEW	76,125	91,114
RIGHTMOVE PLC-UNSP ADR	21,258	21,546
PERIMETER SOLUTIONS SA	4,216	1,651
WIX.COM LTD	5,161	4,306
BROOKFIELD RENEWABLE COR-A	12,360	10,048
CALVERT EMERG MRKTS EQTY-R6 #1258	247,824	238,306
ISHARES CORE MSCI EMERGING ETF	388,407	397,559

- TIN:

TY 2023 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch

Name:

PAZ FAMILY FOUNDATION

EIN:

83-2359183

US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

1,683,488

US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

1,636,659

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

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

- TIN:

TY 2023 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2

Name:

PAZ FAMILY FOUNDATION

EIN:

83-2359183

Category/ Item	Listed at Cost or FMV	Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
SBA COMMUNICATIONS CORP	AT COST	22,554	22,071
BREP IX ASP FUND R/I1E	FMV	295,321	295,321
BRIDGE MULTIFAMILY IV ASP FUND R/I1E	FMV	217,000	217,000
STRATEGIC PARTNERS VIII ASP R/I1E	FMV	37,262	37,262
INVESCO OPTIMUM YIELD DIVERSIF ETF	AT COST	324,840	370,937
PIMCO COMMODITYPL STRAT-INS #1970	AT COST	450,000	361,359
ACAP STRATEGIC FUND-W #6	AT COST	400,000	439,670
APOLLO CREDIT STRATEGIES ASP R/I1E	FMV	430,849	430,849
GRAHAM ABSOLUTE RETURN ASP R/INT I1E	FMV	596,750	596,750
SHANNON RIVER ASP FUND R/I1E	FMV	196,199	196,199
ABBEY CAP FUTURES STRAT-I #231	AT COST	82,492	79,836
BC DOUBLE IMPACT II ASP FUND R/I1E	FMV	127,200	127,200
ICAP STEPSTONE TACT GRWTH III LP-TE	FMV	165,807	165,807
ICAPITAL HARBOURVEST DOVER ST X TE	FMV	109,040	109,040
ORBIMED ASIA PARTNERS IV ASP R/I1E	FMV	121,367	121,367
STERLING INVESTMENT PARTNERS IV	FMV	22,742	22,742
ICAP OAKTREE OPP XI OFFSH ACC FD LP	AT COST	197,330	197,329
LS DISTRESSED XI ASP FUND R/I1E	FMV	87,441	87,441

- TIN:

TY 2023 OtherDecreasesSchedule

Name:

PAZ FAMILY FOUNDATION

EIN:

83-2359183

Description	Amount
ALTERNATIVE ASSET ADJUSTMENT	751,088

- TIN:

TY 2023 OtherIncomeSchedule2

Name:

PAZ FAMILY FOUNDATION

EIN:

83-2359183

Description	Revenue And Expenses Per Books	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income
PARTNERSHIP PASS THROUGH	119,881	119,881	119,881
CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT	183	183	183

- TIN:

TY 2023 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule

Name:

PAZ FAMILY FOUNDATION

EIN:

83-2359183

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT FEES	83,598	83,598		0
GRANT MANAGEMENT FEES	20,764	0		20,764

- TIN:

TY 2023 TaxesSchedule

Name:

PAZ FAMILY FOUNDATION

EIN:

83-2359183

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
US TAX PAID	15,000	0		0
FOREIGN TAX PAID	5,739	5,739		0