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 CHESWATYR FOUNDATION INC
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)151 DEKALB AVENUE
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
BROOKLYN, NY11217
A Employer identification number

04-3328552
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(718) 852-9283
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$4,512,399J 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) 500
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 95,195 95,190  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 -24,329
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 720,778
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 0
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........ 71,366 95,190  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
12,000 9,600   2,400
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...        
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
641 641  
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 6,169 0   6,169
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
34,824 32,099   2,725
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 53,634 42,340   11,294
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 203,650 203,650
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 257,284 42,340   214,944
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -185,918
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 52,850
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.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 99,301 397,391 397,391
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).....   2,041 2,041
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 2,958,904 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
2,498,704 		3,779,643
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 379,808 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
351,060 		331,828
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow3,205
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow1,709 2,137 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,496 		1,496
15 Other assets (describe right arrow)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 3,440,150 3,250,692 4,512,399
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 3,758 218
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)......... 3,758 218
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions...........    
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 140,451 140,451
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 42,000 42,000
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 3,253,941 3,068,023
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 3,436,392 3,250,474
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 3,440,150 3,250,692
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
3,436,392
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-185,918
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
3,250,474
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
3,250,474
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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 187 SH- BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB CO   2022-11-08 2023-07-27
b 100,000 SH FIDELITY INVESTMENT MM TREASURY   2023-05-18 2023-08-14
c 5SH CALL IQVIA HOLDINGS INC   2022-10-26 2023-02-17
d 12 SH CALL ALPHABET INC   2023-04-20 2023-08-18
e 140 SH ALPS ETF CLEAN ENERGY   2021-03-05 2023-12-12
200 SH AVERY DENNISON CORP   2018-01-23 2023-07-25
195 SH BRISTOL MEYERS SQUIBB CO   2022-05-17 2023-07-27
900 SH BROOKFIELD RENEWABLE CORP   2021-01-28 2023-12-05
350 SH DIGITAL RLTY TR INC   2020-12-03 2023-02-17
80 SH GENERAC HOLDINGS INC   2020-08-21 2023-09-28
527 SH IQVIA HOLDINGS INC   2021-01-05 2023-11-01
150 SH MORGAN STANLEY COM   2021-12-17 2023-12-19
23 SH PARKER HANNIFIN CORP   2021-11-16 2023-06-14
875 SH SSGA ACTIVE ETF TR   2021-03-08 2023-06-08
628 SH SYSCO CORP   2022-01-04 2023-10-24
271 SH AON PLC REGISTRED S HG   2020-11-20 2023-09-22
25,000 SH AON PLC SR NT   2020-11-20 2023-11-27
305 SH AVERY DENNISON CORP   2020-11-20 2023-07-25
25,000 SH CIGNA CORP   2020-11-20 2023-06-01
150 SH PAYPAL HOLDINGS   2020-11-20 2023-05-15
30,000 SH TOTAL SYS SVCS INC   2020-11-20 2023-06-01
45,000 SH WELLS FARGO & CO   2020-11-20 2023-08-15
(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 11,426   14,984 -3,558
b 99,980   100,020 -40
c 5,066   270 4,796
d 5,019   14,660 -9,641
e 4,352   9,790 -5,438
35,805   32,882 2,923
11,915   15,204 -3,289
24,247   39,033 -14,786
38,606   46,505 -7,899
8,821   14,931 -6,110
93,744   90,981 2,763
13,817   14,626 -809
8,442   7,662 780
36,080   40,081 -4,001
42,617   50,751 -8,134
91,502   53,840 37,662
25,000   25,000 0
55,006   44,987 10,019
25,000   25,000 0
9,333   28,900 -19,567
30,000   30,000 0
45,000   45,000 0
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       -3,558
b       -40
c       4,796
d       -9,641
e       -5,438
      2,923
      -3,289
      -14,786
      -7,899
      -6,110
      2,763
      -809
      780
      -4,001
      -8,134
      37,662
      0
      10,019
      0
      -19,567
      0
      0
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 -24,329
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) 1 735
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........................... 3 735
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- ..... 5 735
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2023 estimated tax payments and 2022 overpayment credited to 2023 6a 3,947
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 3,947
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 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......right arrow 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...right arrow 10 3,212
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2024 estimated taxright arrow3,212 Refundedright arrow 11 0
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Part VI-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. right arrow$ 0(2) On foundation managers.right arrow$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.right arrow$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
round bullet By language in the governing instrument, or
round bullet By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument? ................
6
 
No
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 arrowMA
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. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
...............................
10
Yes
 
11
At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
11
 
No
12
Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
12
 
No
13
Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
13
Yes
 
Website addressright arrowN/A
14
The books are in care ofright arrowEMILY WASSERMAN Telephone no.right arrow (718) 852-9283

Located atright arrow151 DEKALB AVEBROOKLYNNY ZIP+4right arrow11217
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........right arrow
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........right arrow
15
 
16 At any time during calendar year 2023, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
16   No
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
country right arrow
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
Yes
No
1a
During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
(1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
a disqualified person? ..............................
1a(2)
 
No
(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
1a(3)
 
No
(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
1a(4)
 
No
(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
1a(5)
 
No
(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
1a(6)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
1b
 
 
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........right arrow
d
Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2023? .............
1d
 
No
2
Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
a
At the end of tax year 2023, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2023?....................
2a
 
No
If "Yes," list the years right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
b
Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
2b
 
 
c
If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
3a
Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
any time during the year? ..............................
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2023 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2023.) .....................
3b
 
 
4a
Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
4a
 
No
b
Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2023? ..
4b
 
No
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
5a
During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
Yes
No
(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........
5a(1)
 
No
(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
5a(2)
 
No
(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
5a(3)
 
No
(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
5a(4)
 
No
(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
5a(5)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
5b
 
 
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........right arrow
d
If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................
5d
 
 
If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
6a
Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
a personal benefit contract? .............................
6a
 
No
b
Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
6b
 
No
If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
7a
At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....
7b
 
 
8
Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
excess parachute payment during the year? .........................
8
 
No
Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors
1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
(a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation
 (If not paid, enter
-0-) 		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
other allowances
EMILY WASSERMAN PRESIDENT
15.00 		0 0 0
151 DEKALB AVENUE
BROOKLYN,NY11217
WENDY WASSERMAN VICE PRESIDENT
5.00 		0 0 0
3002 PORTER STREET NW
WASHINGTION,DC20008
STEFANIE WASSERMAN TREASURER
1.00 		0 0 0
420 6TH AVE APT 9
BROOKLYN,NY11215
JAMES BROWNE DIRECTOR
1.00 		0 0 0
151 DEKALB AVENUE
BROOKLYN,NY11217
NORIAN CAPORAL BERKOWITZ SECRETARY
1.00 		0 0 0
220 LOCUST STREET 23GS
PHILADELPHIA,PA19106
2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
employee benefit
plans and deferred
compensation 		(e) Expense account,
other allowances
NONE
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................right arrow 0
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Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)
3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right arrow0
Part VIII-A
Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
1  
2  
3  
4  
Part VIII-B
Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
1  
2  
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3  
Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................right arrow0
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Part IX
Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
1
Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes:
a
Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
1a
4,090,840
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
229,118
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
4,319,958
e
Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
1e
0
2
Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
2
0
3
Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
3
4,319,958
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
64,799
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
4,255,159
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
212,758
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
212,758
2a
Tax on investment income for 2022 from Part V, line 5.......
2a
735
b
Income tax for 2022. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
735
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
212,023
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
212,023
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
212,023
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
214,944
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
214,944
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 7 212,023
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...... 27,040
b From 2019...... 44,457
c From 2020...... 36,674
d From 2021...... 11,917
e From 2022...... 42,237
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 162,325
4Qualifying distributions for 2023 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 214,944
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..... 212,023
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 2,921
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 5 165,246
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) ... 		27,040
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2024.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		138,206
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2019.... 44,457
b Excess from 2020.... 36,674
c Excess from 2021.... 11,917
d Excess from 2022.... 42,237
e Excess from 2023.... 2,921
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

ALARM WILL SOUND

124 W 109TH ST 5A
NEW YORK,NY10025 		  PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 15,000

ANACOSTIA PLAYHOUSE

2020SHANNON PLACE SE
WASHINGTON,DC20020 		  PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 1,000

AVALON THEATRE

5612 CONNECTICUT AVE NW
WASHINGTON,DC20015 		  PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 1,000

BLANK FORMS

468 GRAND AVENUE 3D
BROOKLYN,NY11238 		  PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 8,000

LOCOMOTION

4604 CEDAR POINT DR
AUSTIN,TX78723 		  PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 5,000

BRONX ACADEMY OF ART & DANCE

2472 WESTCHESTER AVENUE
BRONX,NY10461 		  PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 5,000

COMPOSERS NOW FUND FOR NYC

33 W 60TH ST 2ND FL
NEW YORK,NY10023 		  PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 35,000

EAST OF THE RIVER BOYS & GIRLS STEEL DRUM

4701 JAY STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20019 		  PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 750

INTERNATIONAL CONTEMPORATY ENSEMBLE

4306 3RD AVE 4TH FL
BROOKLYN,NY11232 		  PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 20,000

KYO-SHIN-AN ARTS

44 PROSPECT PARK WEST C6
BROOKLYN,NY11215 		  PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 6,500

LUNA COMPOSITION LAB

75 MAIDEN LANE 906
NEW YORK,NY10038 		  PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 20,000

NEW MUSIC USA

PO BOX 370550
BROOKLYN,NY11237 		  PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 20,000

MUSIC MATTERS

2120 GREEN STREET
PHILADELPHIA,PA19130 		  PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 2,000

SPHINX FOUNDATION

220 HINT STREET SUITE 461
DETROIT,MI48207 		  PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 6,000

THE JAZZ GALLERY

PO BOX 153 LENOX HILL STATION
NEW YORK,NY10021 		  PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 23,900

WPFW

1990 K STREET NW 14R
WASHINGTON,DC20006 		  PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 1,000

AMERICAN COMPOSERS ORCHESRTA

494 8TH AVE
NEW YORK,NY10001 		  PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 10,000

FRACTURED ATLAS

PO BOX 55
HARTSDALE,NY10530 		  PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 4,500

JAZZ POWER INITIATIVE

5030 BROADWAY
NEW YORK,NY10034 		  PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 3,500

LOOKING GLASS ART

PO BOX 259
WEST FULTON,NY12194 		  PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 7,500

LOWER MANHATTAN CULTURAL COUNCIL

125 MAIDEN LANE
NEW YORK,NY10038 		  PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 3,000

THE WORLD STAGE

PO BOX 8694
LOS ANGELES,CA90008 		  PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 3,000

CELEBRATING THE MUSIC

155 5TH STREET
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94103 		  PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 2,000
Total .................................right arrow 3a 203,650
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. right arrow 3b 0
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 12
Part XV-A
Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
Related or exempt
function income
(See instructions.)
1Program service revenue: (a)
Business code 		(b)
Amount 		(c)
Exclusion code 		(d)
Amount
a
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies          
2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
investments ........... 		         
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 95,195  
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......          
bNot debt-financed property.....          
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
7 Other investment income .....          
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory ............ 		    18 -24,329  
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
11 Other revenue: a
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) .. 0 70,866 0
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
70,866
(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
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with the preparer shown below?
See instructions.
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TY 2023 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
THE CHESWATYR FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
04-3328552
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ACCOUNTING 12,000 9,600   2,400

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TY 2023 DepreciationSchedule
Name:
THE CHESWATYR FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
04-3328552
Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
Life (# of years)		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included
COMPUTER 2021-04-16 3,205 1,068 SL 5.000000000000 641 641    

TY 2023 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
Name:
THE CHESWATYR FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
04-3328552
Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
AON PLC SR NT 24,295 24,486
CIGNA CORP 24,472 24,827
TOTAL SYS SVCS INC 29,472 29,745
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC 54,841 48,402
WELLS FARGO & CO NEW MENIUM TERM 23,945 24,459
HILLENBRAND INC SR NT 5.750% 25,592 24,969
BOOKING HOLDINGS INC SR NT 4.625% 45,184 40,347
ADVANCE AUTO PTS INC 3.9% 24,676 22,447
CANADIAN NATLARY CO 45,317 43,981
CROWN CASTLE INTL CORP NEW 53,266 48,165

TY 2023 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
Name:
THE CHESWATYR FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
04-3328552
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
ACCENTURE PLC IRELAND CLASS 143,630 207,037
ALPHABET INC CL A 136,087 220,710
AMAZON COM INC 111,578 109,397
AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY 13,622 22,668
AMERICAN TOWER REIT 101,947 100,168
AON PLC 47,684 78,866
APPLE INC 64,705 621,872
BERSHIRE HATHAWAY INC DEL CL A 55,651 265,355
BROOKFIELD ASSET MGMT INC 82,743 103,594
BROOKFIELD BUSINESS PARTERS LP 963 767
COLGATE PALMOLIVE 48,626 45,514
COMCAST CORP CL A 5,783 7,016
CONSOLIDATED WATER CO 1,493 4,770
CROWN CASTLE INTL CORP NEW 9,821 8,639
CVS HEALTH CORP 9,065 9,080
DIGITAL RLTY TR INC 27,532 22,280
ECOLAB INC 6,956 9,918
HONEYWELL INTL INC 157,635 169,236
ISHARES TR S&P 96,806 137,532
JP MORGAN CHASE & CO 56,104 88,452
MICROSOFT CORP 12,976 52,646
NEXTERA ENERGY CAP HLDGS 28,209 24,270
NEXTERA ENERGY INC 54,476 48,592
NIKE INC CL B 28,786 30,400
S&P GLOBAL INC 88,291 114,976
STARWOOD PPTY TR 30,468 36,617
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC 90,910 112,527
TRISURA GROUP LTD REGISTERD 701 1,135
VANGUARD INDEX FDS S&P 500 43,750 58,531
VANGUARD INDEX FDS TOTAL STK MDT 95,096 123,117
VERIZON COMMUNICATION 30,245 35,249
PARAMOUNT GLOBAL 1,903 828
WASTE MGMT INC DEL 18,115 36,716
WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SVCS INC 87,412 108,101
WISDOMTREE TR EMERGING MKTS SMALL CAP 55,414 61,052
WISDOMTREE TR EUROPE HEDGED EQUITY 39,527 51,677
XYLEM INC 72,445 90,916
GRAYSCALE BITCOIN TR BTC 99,534 77,895
ULTA SALON COSMETICS & FRAGRANCE INC 25,963 36,749
UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC 30,264 40,012
OWL ROCK CORE INCOME CORP 300,000 305,496
PROCTER& GAMBLE CO COM 14,993 15,094
SHELL PLC SPONSORED ADR 30,463 42,902
FIRST TR EXCHANGE TRADED FD 36,079 36,856
INVESCO EXCHANGE TRADED TR S&P 500 4,253 4,418

TY 2023 LandEtcSchedule2
Name:
THE CHESWATYR FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
04-3328552
Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
COMPUTER 3,205 1,709 1,496  


TY 2023 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
THE CHESWATYR FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
04-3328552
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
OFFICE EXPENSES 1,721 344   1,377
INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEES 31,387 31,387   0
FOREIGN TAXES PAID 368 368   0
FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 1,348 0   1,348


TY 2023 SubstantialContributorsSch
Name:
THE CHESWATYR FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
04-3328552
Name Address
EMILY WASSERMAN 151 DEKALB AVENUE
BROOKLYN,NY11217