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 Betty Knox Foundation Inc
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO Box 231272
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Hartford, CT06123
A Employer identification number

06-6083770
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(860) 617-3461
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 ...
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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$1,492,040
J 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) 600
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 129 129  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 35,836 35,836  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 23,922
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 510,758
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 23,922
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).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 60,487 59,887  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... 14,600     14,600
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... 10,263 10,263    
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... 788      
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... 2,581     2,581
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 28,232 10,263   17,181
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 49,404 49,404
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 77,636 10,263   66,585
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -17,149
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 49,624
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 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............. 12,072 12,287 12,287
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........      
3 Accounts receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
4 Pledges receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......      
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).......... 1,334,306 1,316,942 1,479,753
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
15 Other assets (describe right arrow)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 1,346,378 1,329,229 1,492,040
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe right arrow)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........   0
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions........... 1,346,378 1,329,229
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
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)..... 1,346,378 1,329,229
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 1,346,378 1,329,229
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
1,346,378
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-17,149
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
1,329,229
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
5
 
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
1,329,229
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)
(b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation
(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.)
(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a 25.79 ARTISAN HIGH INCOME ADVISOR P 2023-11-30 2023-12-15
b 21.38 ARTISAN HIGH INCOME ADVISOR P 2023-08-31 2023-12-15
c 720.82 ARTISAN HIGH INCOME ADVISOR P 2023-08-30 2023-12-15
d 21.72 ARTISAN HIGH INCOME ADVISOR P 2023-07-31 2023-12-15
e 20.61 ARTISAN HIGH INCOME ADVISOR P 2023-06-30 2023-12-15
19.67 ARTISAN HIGH INCOME ADVISOR P 2023-04-28 2023-12-15
14.38 ARTISAN HIGH INCOME ADVISOR P 2023-03-31 2023-12-15
19.36 ARTISAN HIGH INCOME ADVISOR P 2023-01-31 2023-12-15
87.97 CONESTOGA SMALL CAP INSTITUTIONAL P 2020-12-22 2023-12-15
5.35 COHEN & STEERS INSTL REALTY SHARES P 2022-03-31 2023-12-15
49.2 COHEN & STEERS INSTL REALTY SHARES P 2022-01-25 2023-12-15
84.71 DODGE & COX INTERNATIONAL STOCK I P 2016-12-20 2023-12-15
54.15 DODGE & COX INTERNATIONAL STOCK I P 2016-12-20 2023-12-15
73.42 DODGE & COX INTERNATIONAL STOCK I P 2015-12-17 2023-12-15
185.94 DODGE & COX INTERNATIONAL STOCK I P 2015-02-13 2023-12-15
715.27 HOTCHKIS & WILEY SM CP DIVERS VAL I P 2021-02-17 2023-12-15
1995.83 JHANCOCK INTERNATIONAL DYNAMIC GR I P 2023-04-25 2023-12-15
53.12 METROPOLITAN WEST TOTAL RETURN BD PLAN P 2023-11-30 2023-12-15
53.33 METROPOLITAN WEST TOTAL RETURN BD PLAN P 2023-10-31 2023-12-15
46.78 METROPOLITAN WEST TOTAL RETURN BD PLAN P 2023-09-29 2023-12-15
38.43 METROPOLITAN WEST TOTAL RETURN BD PLAN P 2023-08-31 2023-12-15
3870.97 METROPOLITAN WEST TOTAL RETURN BD PLAN P 2023-08-30 2023-12-15
35.51 METROPOLITAN WEST TOTAL RETURN BD PLAN P 2023-07-31 2023-12-15
34 METROPOLITAN WEST TOTAL RETURN BD PLAN P 2023-06-30 2023-12-15
33.4 METROPOLITAN WEST TOTAL RETURN BD PLAN P 2023-05-31 2023-12-15
31.4 METROPOLITAN WEST TOTAL RETURN BD PLAN P 2023-04-28 2023-12-15
29.91 METROPOLITAN WEST TOTAL RETURN BD PLAN P 2023-03-31 2023-12-15
28.89 METROPOLITAN WEST TOTAL RETURN BD PLAN P 2023-02-28 2023-12-15
25.45 METROPOLITAN WEST TOTAL RETURN BD PLAN P 2023-01-31 2023-12-15
1564.9 METROPOLITAN WEST TOTAL RETURN BD PLAN P 2023-01-12 2023-12-15
30.02 METROPOLITAN WEST TOTAL RETURN BD PLAN P 2022-12-30 2023-12-15
20.14 METROPOLITAN WEST TOTAL RETURN BD PLAN P 2022-11-30 2023-12-15
23.94 METROPOLITAN WEST TOTAL RETURN BD PLAN P 2022-10-31 2023-12-15
28.35 METROPOLITAN WEST TOTAL RETURN BD PLAN P 2022-09-30 2023-12-15
18.92 METROPOLITAN WEST TOTAL RETURN BD PLAN P 2022-08-31 2023-12-15
18.48 METROPOLITAN WEST TOTAL RETURN BD PLAN P 2022-07-29 2023-12-15
17.26 METROPOLITAN WEST TOTAL RETURN BD PLAN P 2022-06-30 2023-12-15
15.38 METROPOLITAN WEST TOTAL RETURN BD PLAN P 2022-05-31 2023-12-15
13.81 METROPOLITAN WEST TOTAL RETURN BD PLAN P 2022-04-29 2023-12-15
12.47 METROPOLITAN WEST TOTAL RETURN BD PLAN P 2022-03-31 2023-12-15
10.47 METROPOLITAN WEST TOTAL RETURN BD PLAN P 2022-02-28 2023-12-15
13.86 METROPOLITAN WEST TOTAL RETURN BD PLAN P 2022-01-31 2023-12-15
4313.94 METROPOLITAN WEST TOTAL RETURN BD PLAN P 2019-03-08 2023-12-15
52.34 METROPOLITAN WEST TOTAL RETURN BD PLAN P 2019-02-28 2023-12-15
39.45 METROPOLITAN WEST TOTAL RETURN BD PLAN P 2019-01-31 2023-12-15
52.62 METROPOLITAN WEST TOTAL RETURN BD PLAN P 2018-12-31 2023-12-15
1684.99 METROPOLITAN WEST TOTAL RETURN BD PLAN P 2018-12-18 2023-12-15
48.57 METROPOLITAN WEST TOTAL RETURN BD PLAN P 2018-11-30 2023-12-15
46.23 METROPOLITAN WEST TOTAL RETURN BD PLAN P 2018-10-31 2023-12-15
47.02 METROPOLITAN WEST TOTAL RETURN BD PLAN P 2018-09-28 2023-12-15
46.09 METROPOLITAN WEST TOTAL RETURN BD PLAN P 2018-08-31 2023-12-15
46.6 METROPOLITAN WEST TOTAL RETURN BD PLAN P 2018-07-31 2023-12-15
45.12 METROPOLITAN WEST TOTAL RETURN BD PLAN P 2018-06-29 2023-12-15
44.01 METROPOLITAN WEST TOTAL RETURN BD PLAN P 2018-05-31 2023-12-15
41.97 METROPOLITAN WEST TOTAL RETURN BD PLAN P 2018-04-30 2023-12-15
925.13 METROPOLITAN WEST TOTAL RETURN BD PLAN P 2018-04-02 2023-12-15
39.96 METROPOLITAN WEST TOTAL RETURN BD PLAN P 2018-03-29 2023-12-15
33.17 METROPOLITAN WEST TOTAL RETURN BD PLAN P 2018-02-28 2023-12-15
25.72 PIMCO RAE EMERGING MARKETS INSTL P 2022-12-27 2023-12-15
474.43 PIMCO RAE EMERGING MARKETS INSTL P 2022-12-08 2023-12-15
487.48 PIMCO RAE EMERGING MARKETS INSTL P 2021-12-28 2023-12-15
3332.76 PIMCO RAE EMERGING MARKETS INSTL P 2021-02-17 2023-12-15
1000.91 SCHWAB INTERNATIONAL INDEX P 2022-01-25 2023-12-15
102.52 SCHWAB S&P 500 INDEX P 2019-03-08 2023-12-15
183.6 DODGE & COX INTERNATIONAL STOCK I P 2015-02-13 2023-08-30
88.92 HOTCHKIS & WILEY SM CP DIVERS VAL I P 2021-02-17 2023-08-30
476.73 JHANCOCK INTERNATIONAL DYNAMIC GR I P 2023-04-25 2023-08-30
1089.83 SCHWAB INTERNATIONAL INDEX P 2022-01-25 2023-08-30
4.52 SCHWAB US MID-CAP INDEX P 2021-12-10 2023-08-30
15.09 SCHWAB US MID-CAP INDEX P 2021-12-10 2023-08-30
24.62 SCHWAB US MID-CAP INDEX P 2021-12-10 2023-08-30
221.52 SCHWAB US MID-CAP INDEX P 2021-06-21 2023-08-30
463.85 SCHWAB S&P 500 INDEX P 2019-03-08 2023-08-30
347.3 GQG PARTNERS EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYINST P 2021-02-17 2023-06-14
490.23 JHANCOCK INTERNATIONAL DYNAMIC GR I P 2023-04-25 2023-06-14
527.34 PIMCO RAE EMERGING MARKETS INSTL P 2021-02-17 2023-06-14
296.56 SCHWAB S&P 500 INDEX P 2019-03-08 2023-06-14
3826.3 HARDING LOEVNER INTERNATIONAL EQ INSTL P 2022-12-22 2023-04-25
3.27 CONESTOGA SMALL CAP INSTITUTIONAL P 2021-12-03 2023-04-03
71.5 CONESTOGA SMALL CAP INSTITUTIONAL P 2020-12-22 2023-04-03
268.18 SCHWAB S&P 500 INDEX P 2019-03-08 2023-04-03
118.08 DODGE & COX INTERNATIONAL STOCK I P 2015-02-13 2023-01-31
216.61 HARDING LOEVNER INTERNATIONAL EQ INSTL P 2022-12-22 2023-01-31
256.53 SCHWAB INTERNATIONAL INDEX P 2022-01-25 2023-01-31
(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 231   227 4
b 191   187 4
c 6,446   6,315 131
d 194   189 5
e 184   178 6
176   171 5
129   125 4
173   170 3
6,276   6,940 -664
245   296 -51
2,251   2,668 -417
4,173   3,229 944
2,668   2,064 604
3,617   2,744 873
9,161   8,012 1,149
8,747   8,844 -97
20,562   19,562 1,000
455   440 15
457   422 35
401   379 22
329   322 7
33,167   32,425 742
304   301 3
291   289 2
286   287 -1
269   274 -5
256   260 -4
248   245 3
218   223 -5
13,408   13,765 -357
257   255 2
173   172 1
205   197 8
243   238 5
162   168 -6
158   170 -12
148   154 -6
132   141 -9
118   126 -8
107   119 -12
90   103 -13
119   139 -20
36,963   42,680 -5,717
448   516 -68
338   389 -51
451   514 -63
14,437   16,415 -1,978
416   468 -52
396   444 -48
403   456 -53
395   451 -56
399   454 -55
387   440 -53
377   431 -54
360   409 -49
7,927   9,115 -1,188
342   393 -51
284   325 -41
259   218 41
4,785   3,990 795
4,917   5,187 -270
33,616   36,872 -3,256
22,000   22,571 -571
7,411   4,315 3,096
8,900   7,912 988
1,100   1,099 1
4,800   4,673 127
23,900   24,576 -676
253   279 -26
846   930 -84
1,380   1,518 -138
12,420   13,402 -982
32,400   19,523 12,877
5,000   6,924 -1,924
5,000   4,805 195
5,000   5,834 -834
20,000   12,482 7,518
96,523   89,167 7,356
219   275 -56
4,781   5,640 -859
17,000   11,288 5,712
5,500   5,088 412
5,500   5,048 452
5,500   5,785 -285
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       4
b       4
c       131
d       5
e       6
      5
      4
      3
      -664
      -51
      -417
      944
      604
      873
      1,149
      -97
      1,000
      15
      35
      22
      7
      742
      3
      2
      -1
      -5
      -4
      3
      -5
      -357
      2
      1
      8
      5
      -6
      -12
      -6
      -9
      -8
      -12
      -13
      -20
      -5,717
      -68
      -51
      -63
      -1,978
      -52
      -48
      -53
      -56
      -55
      -53
      -54
      -49
      -1,188
      -51
      -41
      41
      795
      -270
      -3,256
      -571
      3,096
      988
      1
      127
      -676
      -26
      -84
      -138
      -982
      12,877
      -1,924
      195
      -834
      7,518
      7,356
      -56
      -859
      5,712
      412
      452
      -285
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 23,922
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 9,792
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) 1 690
b All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 690
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 690
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2023 estimated tax payments and 2022 overpayment credited to 2023 6a  
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b  
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 730
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 730
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
8 40
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......right arrow 9 0
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...right arrow 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2024 estimated taxright arrow0 Refundedright arrow 11  
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part VI-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. right arrow$   (2) On foundation managers.right arrow$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.right arrow$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
round bullet By language in the governing instrument, or
round bullet By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument? ................
6
Yes
 
7
Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
and Part XIV..................................
7
Yes
 
8a
Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
right arrowCT
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 arrowknoxfoundation.org
14
The books are in care ofright arrowVictoria Nimirowski Telephone no.right arrow (860) 617-3461

Located atright arrowPO Box 231272HartfordCT ZIP+4right arrow061231272
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........right arrow
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........right arrow
15
 
16 At any time during calendar year 2023, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
16   No
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
country right arrow
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
Yes
No
1a
During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
(1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
a disqualified person? ..............................
1a(2)
 
No
(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
1a(3)
 
No
(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
1a(4)
 
No
(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
1a(5)
 
No
(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
1a(6)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
1b
 
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
Yes
 
If "Yes," list the years right arrow2022, 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
Yes
 
c
If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
3a
Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
any time during the year? ..............................
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2023 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2023.) .....................
3b
 
 
4a
Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
4a
 
No
b
Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2023? ..
4b
 
No
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 6
Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
5a
During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
Yes
No
(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........
5a(1)
 
No
(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
5a(2)
 
No
(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
5a(3)
 
No
(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
5a(4)
 
No
(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
5a(5)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
5b
 
 
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........right arrow
d
If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................
5d
 
 
If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
6a
Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
a personal benefit contract? .............................
6a
 
No
b
Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
6b
 
No
If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
7a
At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....
7b
 
 
8
Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
excess parachute payment during the year? .........................
8
 
No
Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors
1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
(a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position
(c) Compensation
(If not paid, enter
-0-)
(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
other allowances
Debra M Borrero Director
1.00
0    
PO Box 231272
Hartford,CT06123
Jamie Bratt Secretary
1.00
0    
PO Box 231272
Hartford,CT06123
Akash Kaza Director
1.00
0    
PO Box 231272
Hartford,CT06123
Carlos Espinosa Vice President
1.00
0    
PO Box 231272
Hartford,CT06123
Kate Farrar President
1.00
0    
PO Box 231272
Hartford,CT06123
Frank H Hagaman Treasurer
1.00
0    
PO Box 231272
Hartford,CT06123
Logan Singerman Director
1.00
0    
PO Box 231272
Hartford,CT06123
Jackie Gorsky-Mandyck Director
1.00
0    
PO Box 231272
Hartford,CT06123
Whitney McGeary Director
1.00
0    
PO Box 231272
Hartford,CT06123
Matthew Morgan Director
1.00
0    
PO Box 231272
Hartford,CT06123
Judith A Fagan Director
1.00
0    
PO Box 231272
Hartford,CT06123
Steven C Taylor Director
1.00
0    
PO Box 231272
Hartford,CT06123
Ruth Fortune Director
1.00
0    
PO Box 231272
Hartford,CT06123
Marcus Ordonez Director
1.00
0    
PO Box 231272
Hartford,CT06123
Romeka Odedra Director
1.00
0    
PO Box 231272
Hartford,CT06123
2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position
(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
employee benefit
plans and deferred
compensation
(e) Expense account,
other allowances
NONE
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................right arrow  
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 7
Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)
3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right 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  
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
1,393,488
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
15,707
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
1,409,195
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
 
3
Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
3
1,409,195
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
21,138
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
1,388,057
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
69,403
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
69,403
2a
Tax on investment income for 2022 from Part V, line 5.......
2a
690
b
Income tax for 2022. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
690
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
68,713
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
 
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
68,713
6
Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
6
 
7
Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
7
68,713
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
66,585
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
1b
 
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
66,585
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 68,713
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2022:
a Enter amount for 2022 only....... 67,361
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2022:
a From 2018......  
b From 2019......  
c From 2020......  
d From 2021......  
e From 2022......  
f Total of lines 3a through e ........  
4Qualifying distributions for 2023 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 66,585
a Applied to 2022, but not more than line 2a 66,585
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
(Election required—see instructions).....
 
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
required—see instructions)........
0
d Applied to 2023 distributable amount.....  
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2023.    
(If an amount appears in column (d), the
same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6Enter the net total of each column as
indicated below:
a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5  
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
line 4b from line 2b ..........
 
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
income for which a notice of deficiency has
been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
tax has been previously assessed......
 
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
—see instructions ...........
 
e Undistributed income for 2022. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions .............
776
f Undistributed income for 2023. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2024 ..........
68,713
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
be required - see instructions) .......
 
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2018 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...
 
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2024.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
 
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2019....  
b Excess from 2020....  
c Excess from 2021....  
d Excess from 2022....  
e Excess from 2023....  
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 e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
Victoria Nimirowski
PO Box 231272
Hartford,CT061231272
(860) 617-3461
bettyknoxfoundation@gmail.com
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
Applications should be submitted online via the website and include a program description, program budget, and copy of IRS determination letter.
cAny submission deadlines:
At least 6 weeks prior to program start.
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
Nonprofit organizations that are working to address the most pressing social, cultural, and economic needs in Hartford, CT.
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

Achieve Hartford

221 Main Street 3
Hartford,CT06106
  PC Program Support 2,500
Charter Oak Cultural Center


21 Charter Oak Ave
Hartford,CT06106
  PC Returning to Learning Program 2,000
Community First School


50 Love Street
Hartford,CT06103
  PC Extended Day After School Program 2,500
CT Women's Education and Legal Fund


75 Charter Oak Ave
Hartford,CT06106
  PC Programs and general operating. 2,500
Friends of Keeney Park


183 Windsor Ave
Windsor,CT06095
  PC General Operating 2,000
Hartford Performs


75 Charter Oak Ave Suite 208
Hartford,CT06106
  PC 2021-22 Student Programs 2,500
iQuilt Partnership


31 Pratt Street Suite 5
Hartford,CT06103
  PC Programs and general operating 2,500
Mustard Seed Outreach


141 Washington Street
Hartford,CT06106
  PC Holiday Programming 2,000
Childrens Law Center


30 arbor st
hartford,CT06106
  PC Programs 2,000
Gifts of Love


34 e main st
avon,CT06001
  PC programs 2,500
Lavayinasa Company


24 sea is
glastonbury,CT06033
  NC Programs 2,300
The Rise Up Group


942 main street
hartford,CT06301
  PC Programs and General Operating. 2,500
Ballet Theater Company


20 Jefferson Avenue 7
West Hartford,CT06110
  PC Sensory-friendly production of Snow White 2,500
Bushnell Park Conservancy


99 Trinity Street
hartford,CT06123
  PC Betty Knox Day at the Carousel 1,000
City of Hartford Office of Communit


550 Main Street
hartford,CT06103
  NC Sensory-friendly production of Snow White 1,000
CT Immigration Refugee Coalition


40 Woodland Street
hartford,CT06105
  PC Sewing for Success Program 2,500
Friends of Goodwin Park


292 Victoria Road
hartford,CT06103
  NC Wildflower Meadow Project 2,500
Friends of Zion Hill


7 Columbia Street
hartford,CT06106
  NC Zion Hill Cemetery Comes Alive! 2,000
Hartford VotesSan Juan Center


1283 Main Street
hartford,CT06103
  NC Building Voter Engagement in Hartford 2,500
Journey Home


1018 Farmington Avenue
west hartford,CT06107
  PC Vital Documents Program 1,004
Out Film CT


PO Box 231191
hartford,CT06123
  NC Connecticut LGBTQ Film Festival 500
ReJoyce


125 Holcomb Street unit 2
hartford,CT06112
  NC Discovering Life Skills Creatively 2,500
Taste of Caribbean and Jerk Festiva


PO Box 1604
hartford,CT06144
  NC Taste of The Caribbean & Jerk Festival 2,500
Vecinos Unidos


PO Box 260268
hartford,CT06126
  NC Recycling Verbena Project 1,100
Total .................................right arrow 3a 49,404
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. right arrow 3b  
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 12
Part XV-A
Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
Related or exempt
function income
(See instructions.)
1Program service revenue: (a)
Business code
(b)
Amount
(c)
Exclusion code
(d)
Amount
a
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies          
2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
investments ...........
    14 129  
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 35,836  
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......          
bNot debt-financed property.....          
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
7 Other investment income .....          
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory ............
        23,922
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) ..   35,965 23,922
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
59,887
(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
Sign Here
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
right arrow right arrow
May the IRS discuss this return
with the preparer shown below?
See instructions.
Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
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Form 990-PF (2023)
Additional Data


Software ID: 23017517
Software Version: 2023v5.1


Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
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TY 2023 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
The Betty Knox Foundation Inc
EIN:
06-6083770
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
bookkeepiing 9,600 0 0 9,600
tax services 5,000 0 0 5,000

TY 2023 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
The Betty Knox Foundation Inc
EIN:
06-6083770
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
Business Registration Fees 50     50
INSURANCE 1,395     1,395
OFFICE EXPENSE 397     397
travel and meetings 739     739


TY 2023 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
The Betty Knox Foundation Inc
EIN:
06-6083770
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
investment fees 10,263 10,263 0 0


TY 2023 TaxesSchedule
Name:
The Betty Knox Foundation Inc
EIN:
06-6083770
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
taxes 788