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
THE RUSSELL BERRIE FOUNDATION
A NEW JERSEY NONPROFIT CORPORATION
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)300 FRANK W BURR BLVD BLD E 48
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
TEANECK, NJ07666
A Employer identification number

22-2620908
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(201) 928-1880
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$165,031,078J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 26,905 26,905  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 1,109,834 1,109,834  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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2,746,333
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 5,941,759
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 2,745,349
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)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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243,252 0  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 4,126,324 3,882,088  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 837,500 121,438   716,063
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 1,470,365 143,361   1,327,004
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 426,195 41,555   384,640
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
20,693 2,017   18,676
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
97,323 9,489   87,834
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
2,883,299 2,267,176   615,761
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
182,626 47,297   135,329
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 116,520 0  
20 Occupancy.............. 311,490 30,370   281,120
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 36,637 3,572   33,065
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
209,006 81,320   127,686
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 6,591,654 2,747,595   3,727,178
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 18,267,182 16,007,520
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 24,858,836 2,747,595   19,734,698
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -20,732,512
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 1,134,493
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)
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.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 4,475,800 936,127 936,127
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.......... 89,200 100,548 100,548
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 153,866,734 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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148,754,351 		148,754,351
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow924,861
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow393,077 648,300 531,784 531,784
15 Other assets (describe right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
12,262,066 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
14,708,268 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
14,708,268
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 171,342,100 165,031,078 165,031,078
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 512,361 227,311
18 Grants payable................. 30,185,162 31,641,720
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) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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2,568,009 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
2,482,112
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 33,265,532 34,351,143
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........... 127,766,768 119,715,350
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............ 10,309,800 10,964,585
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)..... 138,076,568 130,679,935
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 171,342,100 165,031,078
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
138,076,568
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-20,732,512
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3
13,601,281
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
130,945,337
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
5
265,402
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
130,679,935
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Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a VANGUARD INST. P    
b TRIVENTURES ARC P    
c SHELTER VENTURE FUND P    
d PITANGO HEALTHTECH FUND I, L.P. P    
e JVP VIII L.P. P    
JVP VIII L.P. P    
JVP VII OPPT. LP P    
JVP VII OPPT. LP P    
JVP VII L.P. P    
JVP VII L.P. P    
GQG PARNERS EMERGING P    
GQG PARNERS EMERGING P    
ECV IL LP P    
CERBERUS ASIA PARTNERS P    
AVENUE EUROPE SPECIAL SITUATION P    
AVENUE EUROPE SPECIAL SITUATION P    
AVENUE EUROPE PRIVATE LENDING P    
AVENUE EUROPE PRIVATE LENDING P    
ARTISAN INTERNATIONAL VALUE FUND P    
ARISTOTLE BOSTON SMALL CAP EQUITY P    
VIOLA PARTNERS 4 P    
VIOLA PARTNERS 4 P    
V PARTNERS III P    
VIOLA PARTNERS 5 P    
VIOLA PARTNERS 5 P    
AMOON 2 FUND P    
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 5,000,000   2,136,880 2,863,120
b     97,095 -97,095
c     117,190 -117,190
d     119,022 -119,022
e     8,649 -8,649
    258,506 -258,506
    29,633 -29,633
20     20
13,347     13,347
    168,802 -168,802
73,000     73,000
    102,905 -102,905
    46,109 -46,109
134     134
2,171     2,171
3,131     3,131
438     438
33,759     33,759
97,372     97,372
6,459     6,459
    75,280 -75,280
925     925
667,123     667,123
    820 -820
    34,385 -34,385
42,746     42,746
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       2,863,120
b       -97,095
c       -117,190
d       -119,022
e       -8,649
      -258,506
      -29,633
      20
      13,347
      -168,802
      73,000
      -102,905
      -46,109
      134
      2,171
      3,131
      438
      33,759
      97,372
      6,459
      -75,280
      925
      667,123
      -820
      -34,385
      42,746
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 2,745,349
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here right arrow and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions) 1 15,769
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 15,769
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 15,769
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2023 estimated tax payments and 2022 overpayment credited to 2023 6a 50,000
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 125,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 175,000
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment
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8 23
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 10 159,208
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2024 estimated taxright arrow159,208 Refundedright arrow 11 0
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Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part VI-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. right arrow$ 0(2) On foundation managers.right arrow$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.right arrow$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
Yes
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
round bullet By language in the governing instrument, or
round bullet By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument? ................
6
Yes
 
7
Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
and Part XIV..................................
7
Yes
 
8a
Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
right arrowNJ
b
If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
8b
Yes
 
9
Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2023 or the taxable year beginning in 2023? See the instructions for Part XIII.
If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
9
 
No
10
Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
and addresses. ...............................
10
 
No
11
At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
11
 
No
12
Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
12
 
No
13
Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
13
Yes
 
Website addressright arrowRUSSELLBERRIEFOUNDATION.ORG
14
The books are in care ofright arrowADAM HIRSCH Telephone no.right arrow (201) 928-1880

Located atright arrow300 FRANK W BURR BLVD BLDG EASTTEANECKNJ ZIP+4right arrow076666704
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? .................
16Yes  
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
country right arrowIS
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
Yes
No
1a
During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
(1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
a disqualified person? ..............................
1a(2)
 
No
(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
1a(3)
 
No
(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
1a(4)
Yes
 
(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
1a(5)
 
No
(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
1a(6)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
1b
 
No
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........right arrow
d
Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2023? .............
1d
 
No
2
Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
a
At the end of tax year 2023, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2023?....................
2a
 
No
If "Yes," list the years right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
b
Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
2b
 
 
c
If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
3a
Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
any time during the year? ..............................
3a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2023 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2023.) .....................
3b
 
No
4a
Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
4a
 
No
b
Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2023? ..
4b
 
No
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
5a
During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
Yes
No
(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........
5a(1)
 
No
(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
5a(2)
 
No
(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
5a(3)
 
No
(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
5a(4)
Yes
 
(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
 
No
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
Yes
 
If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d). Click to see attachment
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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
ADAM HIRSCH COO & CFO
40.00 		392,500 15,000 29,191
C/O THE RUSS BERRIE FD 300 FRANK W
BURR BLVD BLDG EAST
TEANECK,NJ07666
ANGELICA BERRIE PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE
20.00 		0 0 0
C/O THE RUSS BERRIE FD 300 FRANK W
BURR BLVD BLDG EAST
TEANECK,NJ07666
DAVID ROSENBLATT TRUSTEE
5.00 		0 0 0
C/O THE RUSS BERRIE FD 300 FRANK W
BURR BLVD BLDG EAST
TEANECK,NJ07666
ILAN KAUFTHAL TRUSTEE
5.00 		0 0 0
C/O THE RUSS BERRIE FD 300 FRANK W
BURR BLVD BLDG EAST
TEANECK,NJ07666
MYRON ROSNER SECRETARY
15.00 		0 0 0
C/O THE RUSS BERRIE FD 300 FRANK W
BURR BLVD BLDG EAST
TEANECK,NJ07666
SCOTT BERRIE VICE PRESIDENT
10.00 		0 0 0
C/O THE RUSS BERRIE FD 300 FRANK W
BURR BLVD BLDG EAST
TEANECK,NJ07666
STEPHEN SEIDEN TREASURER
10.00 		0 0 0
C/O THE RUSS BERRIE FD 300 FRANK W
BURR BLVD BLDG EAST
TEANECK,NJ07666
IDANA GOLDBERG CEO
40.00 		445,000 15,000 10,311
C/O THE RUSS BERRIE FD 300 FRANK W
BURR BLVD BLDG EAST
TEANECK,NJ07666
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
NAOMI SHANK PROGRAM DIRECTOR
40.00 		283,110 6,250 11,522
C/O RUSS BERRIE FD 300 FRANK W BURR
TENANECK,NJ07666
LISA CAPELOUTO CPO
40.00 		232,000 15,000 11,304
C/O RUSS BERRIE FD 300 FRANK W BURR
TENANECK,NJ07666
PAUL KALMAN CONTROLLER
40.00 		176,000 0 34,751
C/O RUSS BERRIE FD 300 FRANK W BURR
TENANECK,NJ07666
KAARIN VARON PROGRAM OFFICER
40.00 		149,000 7,450 34,707
C/O RUSS BERRIE FD 300 FRANK W BURR
TENANECK,NJ07666
JOANN TORTORICI ACCOUNTING MANAGER
40.00 		113,500 15,000 26,175
C/O RUSS BERRIE FD 300 FRANK W BURR
TENANECK,NJ07666
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................right arrow 0
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 7
Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)
3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
PRIME BUCHHOLZ INVESTMENT CONSULTING 152,222
PO BOX 16011
LEWISTON,ME04243
ARISTOTLE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEFES 104,582
489 FIFTH AVENUE 10TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10017
CBIZ MARKS PANETH ACCOUNTING SERVICES 97,323
685 THIRD AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10017
THE PHILANTHROPIC INITIATIVE PHILANTHROPIC CONSULTING 51,296
75 ARLINGTON ST 3RD FLR
BOSTON,MA02110
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 THE FOUNDATION GRANTED FUNDS TO RBF PHILANTHROPIC SERVICES LTD., A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY. RBF PHILANTHROPIC SERVICES, LTD. PROVIDES CERTAIN SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOUNDATION'S GRANTMAKING ACTIVITIES IN ISRAEL. 1,038,752
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
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 8
Part IX
Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
1
Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes:
a
Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
1a
52,099,765
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
2,369,447
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
107,455,646
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
161,924,858
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
161,924,858
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
2,428,873
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
159,495,985
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
7,974,799
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
7,974,799
2a
Tax on investment income for 2022 from Part V, line 5.......
2a
15,769
b
Income tax for 2022. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
15,769
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
7,959,030
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
7,959,030
6
Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
6
0
7
Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
7
7,959,030
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
19,734,698
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
1b
0
2
Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes...............................
2
 
3
Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
a
Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
3a
 
b
Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
3b
 
4
Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4. .......
4
19,734,698
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 9
Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus 		(b)
Years prior to 2022 		(c)
2022 		(d)
2023
1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Part X, line 7 7,959,030
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2022:
a Enter amount for 2022 only....... 0
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20 0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2022:
a From 2018...... 10,100,403
b From 2019...... 11,586,404
c From 2020...... 17,098,313
d From 2021...... 17,515,868
e From 2022...... 9,269,142
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 65,570,130
4Qualifying distributions for 2023 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 19,734,698
a Applied to 2022, but not more than line 2a 0
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
(Election required—see instructions)..... 		0
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
required—see instructions)........ 		0
d Applied to 2023 distributable amount..... 7,959,030
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 11,775,668
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 77,345,798
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 .......... 		0
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
be required - see instructions) ....... 		0
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2018 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		10,100,403
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2024.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		67,245,395
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2019.... 11,586,404
b Excess from 2020.... 17,098,313
c Excess from 2021.... 17,515,868
d Excess from 2022.... 9,269,142
e Excess from 2023.... 11,775,668
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 10
Part XIII
Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)
1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2023, enter the date of the ruling ...... right arrow
 
b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
income from Part I or the minimum
investment return from Part IX for each
year listed .......... 		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
(a) 2023 (b) 2022 (c) 2021 (d) 2020
         
b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........          
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
line 4 for each year listed ..... 		         
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
for active conduct of exempt activities .......... 		         
e Qualifying distributions made directly
for active conduct of exempt activities.
Subtract line 2d from line 2c .... 		         
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......          
(2) Value of assets qualifying
under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)		          
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
of minimum investment return shown in
Part IX, line 6 for each year listed .. 		         
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross
investment income (interest,
dividends, rents, payments
on securities loans (section
512(a)(5)), or royalties) .... 		         
(2) Support from general public
and 5 or more exempt
organizations as provided in
section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii).... 		         
(3) Largest amount of support
from an exempt organization		          
(4) Gross investment income          
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
Check here right arrow
aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
cAny submission deadlines:
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 11
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (continued)
3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient If recipient is an individual,
show any relationship to
any foundation manager
or substantial contributor
 Foundation
status of
recipient 		Purpose of grant or
contribution 		Amount
Name and address (home or business)
aPaid during the year

ADLER APHASIA CENTER

60 WEST HUNTER AVENUE
MAYWOOD,NJ07607 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 10,000

ALLIANCE FOR MIDDLE EAST PEACE INC

1725 I STREET NW SUITE 300
WASHINGTON,DC20006 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 50,000

AMERICA-ISRAEL CULTURAL FOUNDATION INC

178 COLUMBUS AVENUE PO BOX 237133
NEW YORK,NY10023 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 10,000

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF ITIM

C/O KJ TECHNOLOGY 247 WEST 36TH
STREET 5TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10018 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 100,000

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF LIBI

2001 BEACON STREET SUITE 107
BRIGHTON,MA02135 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 15,000

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF NATAL INC

1120 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS FOURTH
FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10036 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 50,000

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF OGEN INC

2330 MILTON ROAD
CLEVELAND,OH44118 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 55,000

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF SHEBA MEDICAL CENTER INC

6505 WILSHIRE BLVD SUITE 615
LOS ANGELES,CA90048 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 500,000

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COMMUNITY CENTER

STATEN ISLAND JCC 1466 MANOR ROAD
STATEN ISLAND,NY10314 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 200,000

AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE

165 EAST 56TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY10022 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 80,000

AMERICAN JEWISH JOINT DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE INC

220 EAST 42ND STREET SUITE 400
NEW YORK,NY10017 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 633,000

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TECHNION-ISRAEL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

55 E 59TH STREET 14TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10022 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 25,000

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAIFA

57 W 57TH STREET SUITE 300
NEW YORK,NY10019 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 50,000

AMERICANS FOR BEN-GURION UNIVERSITY INC

1001 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS 19TH
FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10018 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 10,000

AMERICAS GROW-A-ROW INC

150 PITTSTOWN ROAD
PITTSTOWN,NJ08867 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 5,000

BAMAH

626 Q ST NW 2
WASHINGTON,DC20001 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 50,000

BAR ILAN UNIVERSITY (RA)

MAX AND ANNA WEBB ST
  RAMAT-GAN HAMERKA10022
IS 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 1,312,435

BERGEN FAMILY CENTER INC

44 ARMORY ST
ENGLEWOOD,NJ07631 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 5,000

BERGEN HATZALAH EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES INC

240 BROAD AVENUE C/O CONGREGATION
AHAVATH TORAH
ENGLEWOOD,NJ07631 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 20,000

BERGEN VOLUNTEER MEDICAL INITIATIVE

75 ESSEX STREET SUITE 100
HACKENSACK,NJ07601 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 100,000

BEZALEL ACADEMY OF ARTS AND DESIGN JERUSALEM

1 ISRAEL ZMORA STREET
  JERUSALEM9515701
IS 		  NC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 1,150,000

BOARD OF JEWISH EDUCATION INC

525 8TH AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10018 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 31,500

BREAKTHROUGH T1D

200 VESEY STREET 28 FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10281 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 375,000

CENTER FOR INTERRELIGIOUS UNDERSTANDING INC

492-C CEDAR LANE PMB 127
TEANECK,NJ07666 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 50,000

CITY GREEN INC

171 GROVE ST
CLIFTON,NJ070131621 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 105,000

CITYMEALS ON WHEELS

355 LEXINGTON AVENUE THIRD FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10017 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 60,000

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IRVING MEDICAL CENTER

630 WEST 168TH STREET PS ROOM 2-421
NEW YORK,NY10032 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 50,000

DIABETES RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOUNDATION

200 SOUTH PARK ROAD SUITE 100
HOLLYWOOD,FL33021 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 5,000

EDMOND DE ROTHSCHILD PARTNERSHIPS

15 HALAMISH ST NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL
PARK
  CAESAREA3079504
IS 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 305,000

EMORY UNIVERSITY

1599 CLIFTON ROAD NE 4TH FLOORMAILS
OP 1599-001-1BA
ATLANTA,GA30322 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 15,000

ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER

350 ENGLE STREET
ENGLEWOOD,NJ07631 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 10,000

FISCAL SPONSORSHIP ALLIES INC

9100 PURDUE ROAD SUITE 115
INDIANAPOLIS,IN46268 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 5,000

FRIENDS OF BEZALEL ACADEMY OF ARTS AND DESIGN INC

244 5TH AVENUE SUITE 2734
NEW YORK,NY10001 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 50,000

FRIENDS OF IKAMVA LABANTU

2005 PALMER AVE 235
LARCHMONT,NY10538 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 10,000

FRIENDS OF IR DAVID INC

99 WALL STREET 5727
NEW YORK,NY10005 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 5,000

FRIENDS OF JCC KRAKOW

74 LAFAYETTE AVE SUITE 101
SUFFERN,NY10901 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 20,000

FRIENDS OF OFANIM INC

1255 DRUMMERS LANE SUITE 200
WAYNE,PA19087 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 110,000

HILLEL- THE FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMPUS LIFE

CHARLES AND LYNN SCHUSTERMAN
INTERNATIONAL CENTER 800 8TH STREET
WASHINGTON,DC200013724 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 122,500

HMH HOSPITALS CORPORATION

343 THORNALL STREET
EDISON,NJ08837 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 29,981

HOLY NAME MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION

718 TEANECK ROAD
TEANECK,NJ07666 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 25,000

I AID INC

C/O DAVID SERGI ESQ 329 S GUADALUPE
ST
SAN MARCOS,TX786666309 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 36,000

INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION INC

ONE WORLD TRADE CENTER 36TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10007 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 564,730

ISRAAID (US) GLOBAL HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE

PO BOX 61227
PALO ALTO,CA94306 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 43,000

ISRAEL ON CAMPUS COALITION

PO BOX 34640
WASHINGTON DC,DC20043 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 60,000

JERUSALEM FOUNDATION INC

420 LEXINGTON AVENUE SUITE 1645
NEW YORK,NY10170 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 200,000

JESPY HOUSE

102 PROSPECT STREET
SOUTH ORANGE,NJ070792112 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 15,000

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER PITTSBURGH

5738 FORBES AVE
PITTSBURGH,PA15217 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 45,000

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF METROWEST INC

LEON TOBY COOPERMAN BUILDING 760
NORTHFIELD AVE
WEST ORANGE,NJ07052 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 80,000

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER ON THE PALISADES

411 EAST CLINTON AVENUE
TENAFLY,NJ07670 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 25,000

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA

520 EIGHTH AVENUE 4TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10018 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 36,000

JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY

1485 TEANECK ROAD
TEANECK,NJ07666 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 11,000

JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER ATLANTA

1440 SPRING STREET NW
ATLANTA,GA303092837 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 25,000

JEWISH FEDERATION OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY

50 EISENHOWER DRIVE
PARAMUS,NJ07652 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 1,310,000

JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA INC

25 BROADWAY SUITE 1700
NEW YORK,NY100041010 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 20,000

JEWISH FOOD SOCIETY

873 BROADWAY 502
NEW YORK,NY10003 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 5,000

JEWISH FUNDERS NETWORK

150 WEST 30TH STREET SUITE 900
NEW YORK,NY10001 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 35,000

JPRO NETWORK INC

25 BROADWAY SUITE 1700
NEW YORK,NY10004 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 2,500

JQY INC

1460 BROADWAY
NEW YORK,NY10036 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 40,000

JTA-MJL NEW CORP

520 EIGHTH AVENUE 4TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10001 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 10,000

KESHET DAF-IL

PO BOX 376 SHFAYIM CENTER 2ND FLOOR
SHFAYIM,HAZAFON6099000
IS 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 172,500

MAOZ-SEAL

HAMELACHA 4
  LOD7152008
IS 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 1,150,000

MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER

1275 YORK AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10065 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 5,000

MOISHE HOUSE

441 SAXONY ROAD BARN 2
ENCINITAS,CA92024 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 60,126

MOMENTUM UNLIMITED INC

6101 EXECUTIVE BLVD SUITE 240
ROCKVILLE,MD20852 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 5,000

NEW ISRAEL FUND

6 EAST 39TH STREET SUITE 301
NEW YORK,NY100160112 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 80,000

NLI USA INC

25 WEST 45TH STREET SUITE 504
NEW YORK,NY100364902 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 500,000

NYU LANGONE HOSPITALS

ONE PARK AVENUE 5TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10016 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 25,000

OPERATION BENJAMIN INC

26 PANSY LANE
MONTICELLO,NY12701 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 30,000

PEF ISRAEL ENDOWMENT FUNDS INC

630 THIRD AVENUE SUITE 1501
NEW YORK,NY10017 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 3,295,500

RAMAPO COLLEGE FOUNDATION

505 RAMAPO VALLEY RD
MAHWAH,NJ074301623 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 429,748

REPAIR THE WORLD INC

25 BROADWAY 17TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10004 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 10,000

RUTGERS HILLEL

70 COLLEGE AVENUE
NEW BRUNSWICK,NJ08901 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 134,500

SHALOM HARTMAN INSTITUTE

11 GEDALYAHU ALON PO BOX 8029
  JERUSALEM93113
IS 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 750,000

SHALOM HARTMAN INSTITUTE OF NORTH AMERICA

475 RIVERSIDE DRIVE SUITE 1450
NEW YORK,NY10115 		  NC & ER TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 200,000

SISTERHOOD OF SALAAM SHALOM

PO BOX 1162 1 UNION AVE
BALA CYNWYD,PA19004 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 75,000

SIXPOINT INC

4905 34TH STREET SOUTH SUITE 412
SAINT PETERSBURG,FL33711 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 10,000

START-UP NATION CENTRAL LTD (CC)

28 LILIENBLUM STREET
TEL AVIV,TEL AVIV6513307
IS 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 260,000

THE DEMOCRACY COUNCIL OF CALIFORNIA

10736 JEFFERSON BLVD
CULVER CITY,CA90230 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 50,000

THE ELISABETH MORROW SCHOOL

435 LYDECKER STREET
ENGLEWOOD,NJ07631 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 10,000

THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER IN MANHATTAN INC

334 AMSTERDAM AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY100238205 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 12,500

US FRIENDS OF THE VAN LEER JERUSALEM INSTITUTE

6324 24TH ST N
ARLINGTON,VA22207 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 35,000

UNITED JEWISH APPEAL FEDERATION OF JEWISH PHILANTHROPIES OF NEW YORK INC

130 EAST 59TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY10022 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 150,000

WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY FOUNDATION

300 POMPTON ROAD
WAYNE,NJ07470 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 150,000

WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN

200 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW 7TH FLOOR
WASHINGTON,DC20001 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 20,000

YOUNG JUDAEA GLOBAL INC

575 EIGHTH AVENUE 11TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY100183549 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 10,000
Total .................................right arrow 3a 16,007,520
bApproved for future payment

BERGEN VOLUNTEER MEDICAL INITIATIVE
75 ESSEX STREET SUITE 100
HACKENSACK,NJ07601 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 50,000

CAUCUS EDUCATIONAL CORPORATION INC
75 MIDLAND AVENUE
MONTCLAIR,NJ07042 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 280,000

EDMOND DE ROTHSCHILD PARTNERSHIPS
15 HALAMISH ST
  CAESAREA3079504
IS 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 115,000

GREATER BERGEN COMMUNITY ACTION INC
392 MAIN STREET
HACKENSACK,NJ07601 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 750,000

IMPACT CUBED
441 SAXONY ROAD
ENCINITAS,CA92024 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 50,000

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER ON THE PALISADES
411 EAST CLINTON AVENUE
TENAFLY,NJ07670 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 25,000

JEWISH FEDERATION OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY
50 EISENHOWER DRIVE
PARAMUS,NJ07652 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 412,500

MAOZ-SEAL
HAMELACHA 4
  LOD7152008
IS 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 650,000

RAMAPO COLLEGE FOUNDATION
505 RAMAPO VALLEY RD
MAHWAH,NJ074301623 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 1,885,438

HILLEL- THE FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMPUS LIFE
CHARLES AND LYNN SCHUSTERMAN
INTERNATIONAL CENTER
WASHINGTON,DC200013724 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 195,000

PEF ISRAEL ENDOWMENT FUNDS INC
630 THIRD AVENUE SUITE 1501
NEW YORK,NY10017 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 630,000

UNITED JEWISH APPEAL FEDERATION OF JEWISH PHILANTHROPIES OF NEW YORK INC
130 EAST 59TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY10022 		  PC TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE 150,000
Total ................................. right arrow 3b 5,192,938
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 12
Part XV-A
Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
Related or exempt
function income
(See instructions.)
1Program service revenue: (a)
Business code 		(b)
Amount 		(c)
Exclusion code 		(d)
Amount
a
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies          
2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
investments ........... 		    14 26,905  
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 1,109,834  
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 ..... 523000 243,252      
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory ............ 		523000 984 18 2,745,349  
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) .. 244,236 3,882,088 0
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
4,126,324
(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
Part XV-B
Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
Line No.
DownArrow 		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to
the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
instructions.)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 13
Part XVI
Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
1
Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
Yes
No
a
Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
(1) Cash...................................
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Other assets.................................
1a(2)
 
No
b
Other transactions:
(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
1b(1)
 
No
(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
1b(2)
 
No
(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
1b(3)
 
No
(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
1b(4)
 
No
(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
1b(5)
 
No
(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
1b(6)
 
No
c
Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
1c
 
No
d
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
(a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
2a
Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
b
If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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TY 2023 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
THE RUSSELL BERRIE FOUNDATION
 
A NEW JERSEY NONPROFIT CORPORATION
EIN:
22-2620908
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
CBIZ MARKS PANETH 97,323 9,489   87,834

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TY 2023 ExpenditureResponsibilityStmt
Name:
THE RUSSELL BERRIE FOUNDATION
 
A NEW JERSEY NONPROFIT CORPORATION
EIN:
22-2620908
Grantee's Name Grantee's Address Grant Date Grant Amount Grant Purpose Amount Expended By Grantee Any Diversion By Grantee? Dates of Reports By Grantee Date of Verification Results of Verification
CENTER FOR INTERRELIGIOUS UNDERSTANDING
  		492-C CEDAR LANE PMB 127
TEANECK,NJ07666 		2021-12-14 150,000 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE MISSION OF THE CIU: TO EXPLORE THE THEOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS AND COMMON GOALS OF THE WORLD'S RELIGIONS, TO PREVENT RELIGIOUS STEREOTYPES AND INTOLERANCE, AND TO FOSTER GENUINE UNDERSTANDING.     2/20/21, 5/15/21, 5/31/21, 10/1/21    

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TY 2023 GainLossSaleOtherAssetsSch
Name:
THE RUSSELL BERRIE FOUNDATION
 
A NEW JERSEY NONPROFIT CORPORATION
EIN:
22-2620908
Name Date Acquired How Acquired Date Sold Purchaser Name Gross Sales Price Basis Basis Method Sales Expenses Total (net) Accumulated Depreciation
AVENUE EUROPE   PURCHASED     1,134   COST 0 1,134  
VIOLA PARTNERS 5   PURCHASED       3 COST 0 -3  
VIOLA PARTNERS 5   PURCHASED       147 COST 0 -147  

TY 2023 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
Name:
THE RUSSELL BERRIE FOUNDATION
 
A NEW JERSEY NONPROFIT CORPORATION
EIN:
22-2620908
Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
AMOON 2 FUND FMV 2,902,651 2,902,651
ARISTOTLE BOSTON SMALL CAP EQUITY ACCOUNT FMV 11,466,386 11,466,386
ARTISAN INTERNATIONAL VALUE FUND FMV 5,546,318 5,546,318
AVENUE EUROPE PRIVATE LENDING FMV 4,783,548 4,783,548
AVENUE EUROPE SPECIAL SITUATIONS FMV 1,644,866 1,644,866
AXIOM INTERNATIONAL FMV 7,804,708 7,804,708
BRIDGES ISRAEL FMV 1,434,735 1,434,735
CANYON VALUE REALIZATION FUND FMV 4,587,881 4,587,881
CORVEX OFFSHORE II LTD FMV 5,300,910 5,300,910
ENTRE CAPITAL FMV 3,340,652 3,340,652
GOVERNORS LANE FMV 7,180,892 7,180,892
GQG PARTNERS EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND FMV 4,288,711 4,288,711
GSO CAPITAL SOLUTIONS OVERSEAS FMV 38,180 38,180
HAWKEYE CAPITAL OFFSHORE FMV 5,281,005 5,281,005
JVP CAPITAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITY X FMV 4,117,051 4,117,051
JVP MEDIA V FMV 555,243 555,243
JVP VII LP FMV 6,763,285 6,763,285
JVP VII OPPORTUNITY LP FMV 3,982,739 3,982,739
JVP VIII LP FMV 4,639,290 4,639,290
LAKEWOOD CAPITAL OFFSHORE FUND, LTD. FMV 5,416,852 5,416,852
LP - MILLENIUM FMV 3,241,576 3,241,576
OCH-ZIFF OVERSEAS FUND II FMV 23,262 23,262
PITANGO HEALTHTECH FUND I, L.P. FMV 2,466,664 2,466,664
RIVULET CAPITAL FMV 6,045,961 6,045,961
SHANNON RIVER DOONBEG FUND FMV 4,219,979 4,219,979
SHELTER VENTURE FUND FMV 14,060 14,060
TAKWIN VENTURES FMV 304,242 304,242
TPG - AXON PARTNERS (OFFSHORE) FMV 172,493 172,493
TRI-VENTURES FMV 1,774,575 1,774,575
VANGUARD INST. FMV 26,851,392 26,851,392
VARDE INVESTMENT PARTNERS FMV 5,082,519 5,082,519
VIOLA PARTNERS FUND 4 FMV 3,513,260 3,513,260
VIOLA PARTNERS FUND 5 FMV 2,783,086 2,783,086
VPARTNERS III FMV 909,665 909,665
IANGELS FMV 20,000 20,000
OTHER INVESTMENTS FMV 255,714 255,714

TY 2023 LegalFeesSchedule
Name:
THE RUSSELL BERRIE FOUNDATION
 
A NEW JERSEY NONPROFIT CORPORATION
EIN:
22-2620908
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
LAURA SOLOMON ESQ 20,693 2,017   18,676


TY 2023 OtherAssetsSchedule
Name:
THE RUSSELL BERRIE FOUNDATION
 
A NEW JERSEY NONPROFIT CORPORATION
EIN:
22-2620908
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
REDEMPTIONS REC. 3,728 1,996,135 1,996,135
BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN CHARITABLE LEAD UNITRUST 10,309,800 10,964,585 10,964,585
OPERATING LEASE RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS 1,948,538 1,747,548 1,747,548


TY 2023 OtherDecreasesSchedule
Name:
THE RUSSELL BERRIE FOUNDATION
 
A NEW JERSEY NONPROFIT CORPORATION
EIN:
22-2620908
Description Amount
PROVISION FOR TAXES 265,402


TY 2023 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
THE RUSSELL BERRIE FOUNDATION
 
A NEW JERSEY NONPROFIT CORPORATION
EIN:
22-2620908
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
INSURANCE 54,657 5,329   49,328
MISCELLANEOUS 54,253 5,290   48,963
OFFICE EXPENSE 23,109 2,253   20,856
TELEPHONE 9,461 922   8,539
OTHER PARTNERSHIP INVESTMENT INCOME 67,526 67,526   0


TY 2023 OtherIncomeSchedule2
Name:
THE RUSSELL BERRIE FOUNDATION
 
A NEW JERSEY NONPROFIT CORPORATION
EIN:
22-2620908
Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
UBTI TAXABLE INCOME 243,252 0 0


TY 2023 OtherIncreasesSchedule
Name:
THE RUSSELL BERRIE FOUNDATION
 
A NEW JERSEY NONPROFIT CORPORATION
EIN:
22-2620908
Description Amount
CHANGE IN VALUE OF CHARITABLE LEAD UNITRUST 1,495,128
UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS 12,106,153


TY 2023 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
Name:
THE RUSSELL BERRIE FOUNDATION
 
A NEW JERSEY NONPROFIT CORPORATION
EIN:
22-2620908
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
DEF. TAX LIABILITY 603,000 701,620
LEASE LIABILITY 1,965,009 1,780,492


TY 2023 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
THE RUSSELL BERRIE FOUNDATION
 
A NEW JERSEY NONPROFIT CORPORATION
EIN:
22-2620908
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ARISTOTLE INVESTMENT FEES 104,582 104,582   0
GSO INVESTMENT FEES 253,350 253,350   0
OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES 1,197,195 632,730   564,465
PHILANTHROPIC CONSULTING & PROGRAM EVALUATION 51,296 0   51,296
PARTNERSHIP FEES 1,124,654 1,124,292   0
PRIME BUCHOLZ 152,222 152,222   0


TY 2023 TaxesSchedule
Name:
THE RUSSELL BERRIE FOUNDATION
 
A NEW JERSEY NONPROFIT CORPORATION
EIN:
22-2620908
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
PAYROLL TAXES 149,949 14,620   135,329
FOREIGN TAXES PAID 32,677 32,677   0