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
VADON FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)1201 WESTERN AVENUE 406
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
SEATTLE, WA98101
A Employer identification number

46-3669945
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(206) 472-7220
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$50,108,627J 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) 35
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 25,954 25,954  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 1,084,113 1,084,113  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 322,121
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 8,393,749
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 322,121
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:
// Content
34,478 34,478 0
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 1,466,701 1,466,666 0
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 200,000 0 0 200,000
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 9,500 0 0 9,500
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,916 958 0 958
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
6,500 3,250 0 3,250
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
176,651 176,651 0 0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
70,049 49,093 0 13,963
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 25,967 0 0 25,967
22 Printing and publications.......... 1,469 0 0 1,469
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
7,626 0 0 7,626
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 499,678 229,952 0 262,733
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 4,076,913 4,076,913
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 4,576,591 229,952 0 4,339,646
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -3,109,890
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 1,236,714
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 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............. 393,371 158,396 158,396
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)....... 30,202,035 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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32,166,266 		32,166,266
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 6,672,694 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
6,723,737 		6,723,737
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).......... 8,983,831 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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11,060,228 		11,060,228
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) 46,251,931 50,108,627 50,108,627
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe right arrow)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 0 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions........... 46,251,931 50,108,627
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)..... 46,251,931 50,108,627
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 46,251,931 50,108,627
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
46,251,931
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-3,109,890
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3
6,966,586
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
50,108,627
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
50,108,627
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES      
b PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES      
c PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES      
d PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES      
e PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES      
PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES      
CAPITAL GAIN DISTRIBUTION      
PARTNERSHIP INVESTMENT      
PARTNERSHIP INVESTMENT      
PARTNERSHIP INVESTMENT      
(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 335,134   305,930 29,204
b 853,076   703,005 150,071
c 326,928   316,986 9,942
d 6,133,240   6,190,864 -57,624
e 174,355   173,498 857
379,546   381,061 -1,515
622     622
12,720     12,720
178,128     178,128
    284 -284
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       29,204
b       150,071
c       9,942
d       -57,624
e       857
      -1,515
      622
      12,720
      178,128
      -284
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 2 322,121
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 52,723
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 17,190
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 17,190
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 17,190
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2023 estimated tax payments and 2022 overpayment credited to 2023 6a 16,231
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 26,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 42,231
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......right arrow 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...right arrow 10 25,041
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2024 estimated taxright arrow25,041 Refundedright arrow 11 0
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part VI-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. right arrow$ 0(2) On foundation managers.right arrow$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.right arrow$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
round bullet By language in the governing instrument, or
round bullet By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument? ................
6
Yes
 
7
Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
and Part XIV..................................
7
Yes
 
8a
Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
right arrowWA
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 arrowN/A
14
The books are in care ofright arrowMARK VADON Telephone no.right arrow (206) 472-7220

Located atright arrow1201 WESTERN AVENUE 406SEATTLEWA ZIP+4right arrow98101
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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Form 990-PF (2023)
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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)
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
List of Attached Documents:
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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
MARK VADON PRESIDENT, TREASURER, DIRECTOR
0.50 		0 0 0
1201 WESTERN AVENUE 406
SEATTLE,WA98101
MARILYN VADON DIRECTOR
0.50 		0 0 0
1201 WESTERN AVENUE 406
SEATTLE,WA98101
DAVID LASARTE-MEEKS SECRETARY, DIRECTOR
40.00 		200,000 9,500 0
1201 WESTERN AVENUE 406
SEATTLE,WA98101
ALLISON BARNES VADON DIRECTOR
0.50 		0 0 0
1201 WESTERN AVENUE 406
SEATTLE,WA98101
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 NONE 0
2  
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
0
Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................right arrow0
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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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
37,225,671
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
196,281
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
10,079,980
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
47,501,932
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
47,501,932
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
712,529
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
46,789,403
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
2,339,470
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
2,339,470
2a
Tax on investment income for 2022 from Part V, line 5.......
2a
17,190
b
Income tax for 2022. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
17,190
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
2,322,280
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
2,322,280
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
2,322,280
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
4,339,646
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
4,339,646
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 2,322,280
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......  
b From 2019...... 28,605
c From 2020......  
d From 2021......  
e From 2022...... 446,724
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 475,329
4Qualifying distributions for 2023 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 4,339,646
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..... 2,322,280
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 2,017,366
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 2,492,695
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) ... 		0
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2024.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		2,492,695
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2019.... 28,605
b Excess from 2020....  
c Excess from 2021....  
d Excess from 2022.... 446,724
e Excess from 2023.... 2,017,366
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).)
MARK VADON
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

100 HORSES WOMEN SOCIETY INC

PO BOX 484
EAGLE BUTTE,SD57625 		  PC TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION 61,112

ARTIST TRUST

1835 12TH AVENUE
SEATTLE,WA98122 		  PC TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION 12,500

CAMAS FOUNDATION

PO BOX 299
USK,WA99180 		  PC TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION 40,000

CHEYENNE RIVER YOUTH PROJECT

1906 S 33RD PL
LINCOLN,NE68505 		  PC TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION 65,000

CHILDREN OF THE SETTING SUN PRODUCTIONS

PO BOX 1571
BELLINGHAM,WA98227 		  PC TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION 100,000

CIESLA FOUNDATION INC

5005 LINNEAN AVE NW
WASHINGTON,DC20008 		  PC TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION 25,000

COUNCIL FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN ADVANCEMENT

91-1270 KINOIKI STREET
KAPOLEI,HI96707 		  PC TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION 50,000

ENDAZHI-NITAAWIGING QALICB INC

15484 MIGIZI DR
RED LAKE,MN56671 		  PC TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION 50,000

FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER RESEARCH CENTER

1100 FAIRVIEW AVE N
SEATTLE,WA98109 		  PC TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION 100,000

GENERATIONS INDIGENOUS WAYS

2412 SPRING MEADOW RD
LENOIR,NC28645 		  PC TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION 45,000

GLOBAL CIVIC POLICY SOCIETY

1604 1055 HOMER ST
VANCOUVER,BRITISH COLUMBIAV6B 1G3
CA 		  PC TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION 25,000

INCHELIUM LANGUAGE AND CULTURE ASSOCIATION

PO BOX 343
INCHELIUM,WA99138 		  PC TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION 125,000

INDIAN PUEBLO CULTURAL CENTER INC

2401 12TH ST NW
ALBUQUERQUE,NM87104 		  PC TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION 140,000

INDIGENOUS PEOPLES POWER PROJECT INC

317 MAIN STREET STE 1
RAPID CITY,SD57701 		  PC TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION 150,000

KWU CNXI

PO BOX 191
USK,WA99180 		  PC TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION 25,000

MAHCHIWMINAHNAHTIK CHIPPEWA AND CREE LANGUAGE REVITALIZATION

PO BOX 174
BOX ELDER,MT59521 		  PC TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION 160,000

MAKOCE AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT

PO BOX 163
PORCUPINE,SD57772 		  PC TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION 50,000

NAKOA FOUNDATION

PO BOX 4887
KAILUA KONA,HI96745 		  PC TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION 20,000

NATIONAL INDIGENOUS WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER

515 LAME DEER AVE
LAME DEER,MT59043 		  PC TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION 120,000

NEW VENTURE FUND

1828 L STREET NW SUITE 300-A
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		  PC TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION 75,000

OAYE LUTA OKOLAKICIYE

PO BOX 282
PINE RIDGE,SD57770 		  PC TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION 30,000

OCETI SAKOWIN COMMUNITY ACADEMY

408 KNOLLWOOD DR
RAPID CITY,SD57701 		  PC TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION 75,000

RED EAGLE SOARING

108 S WASHINGTON ST STE 308
SEATTLE,WA98104 		  PC TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION 135,000

SAAD K'IDILYE

9315 CANDELARIA RD NE
ALBUQUERQUE,NM87112 		  PC TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION 70,000

SAAS (SEATTLE ACADEMY)

1201 E UNION STREET
SEATTLE,WA98122 		  PC TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION 1,003,304

SALISH SCHOOL OF SPOKANE

4125 N MAPLE STREET
SPOKANE,WA99205 		  PC TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION 250,000

SE'SI'LE

PO BOX 1344
FRIDAY HARBOR,WA98250 		  NC TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION 20,000

STANFORD UNIVERSITY

485 BROADWAY F12 MC 8838
REDWOOD CITY,CA94063 		  PC TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION 249,997

TANKA FUND

287 WATER TOWER ROAD
KYLE,SD57752 		  PC TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION 50,000

THE YARROW PROJECT

PO BOX 18024
TACOMA,WA98419 		  PC TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION 230,000

THRESH INC

200 W 20TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY10011 		  PC TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION 35,000

TREEHOUSE

12083 W FARM ROAD 36
ASH GROVE,CO65604 		  PC TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION 175,000

UNITED NATIONAL INDIAN TRIBAL YOUTH INC (UNITY)

953 E JUANITA AVE STE C
MESA,AZ85204 		  PC TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION 75,000

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

4295 NE STEVENS WAY NE
SEATTLE,WA98195 		  PC TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION 80,000

YELLOW BIRD LIFEWAYS CENTER

43426 HIGHWAY 212
LAME DEER,MT59043 		  PC TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION 120,000

ZUNI YOUTH ENRICHMENT PROJECT

13 CHIMONI DR
ZUNI,NM87327 		  PC TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION 40,000
Total .................................right arrow 3a 4,076,913
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 ........... 		    14 25,954  
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 1,084,113  
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 .....     14 34,478  
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory ............ 		    18 322,121  
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 1,466,666 0
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
1,466,666
(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:
VADON FOUNDATION
EIN:
46-3669945
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ACCOUNTING FEES 6,500 3,250 0 3,250

TY 2023 AllOthProgRltdInvestmentsSch
Name:
VADON FOUNDATION
EIN:
46-3669945
Category Amount
NONE 0

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TY 2023 ExpenditureResponsibilityStmt
Name:
VADON FOUNDATION
EIN:
46-3669945
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
GLOBAL CIVIC POLICY SOCIETY
  		1604 1055 HOMER ST
VANCOUVER,BRITISH COLUMBIAV6B 1G3
CA 		2023-08-14 25,000 REVITALIZING THE NORTHERN DIALECT CHINOOK JARGON BY DEVELOPING SPEECH COMMUNITIES, PREPARING A TEACH YOURSELF CURRICULUM FOR CHINOOK JARGON LEARNERS, AND BY OFFERING THE LANGUAGE THROUGH THE BC PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM 25,000 NO 11/11/24    

TY 2023 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
Name:
VADON FOUNDATION
EIN:
46-3669945
Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
VANGUARD INTER-TERM CORP BD ETF 2,215,449 2,215,449
PUBLIC STORA 3.875% PFD SER N 1,269,308 1,269,308
PUBLIC STORA 4% PFD SER P 1,078,169 1,078,169
ISHARES US TREASURY BOND ETF 2,153,088 2,153,088
SCHWAB TREASURY OBLIG MONEY INV 7,723 7,723

TY 2023 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
Name:
VADON FOUNDATION
EIN:
46-3669945
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
APPLE INC SHARES 271,467 271,467
S&P 500 PORTFOLIO 19,668,183 19,668,183
PARAMETRIC MSCI EAFE 7,263,745 7,263,745
ISHARES CORE MSCI EAFE ETF 2,739,640 2,739,640
ALPHABET INC CLASS A GOOGLE 40,370 40,370
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY SHARES 440,832 440,832
GQG PARTNERS EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY INV 1,742,029 1,742,029

TY 2023 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
Name:
VADON FOUNDATION
EIN:
46-3669945
Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
STG V-A LP AT COST 1,303,924 1,303,924
TPG REAL ESTATE PARTNERS III AT COST 918,216 918,216
STRATEGIC PARTNERS OFFSHORE VIII LP AT COST 1,320,213 1,320,213
DURABLE CAPITAL OFFSHORE FUND LTD. AT COST 4,108,414 4,108,414
STG VI-A LP AT COST 1,787,335 1,787,335
SYSTEMATIC GROWTH III DD3 AT COST 413,293 413,293
SKY9 CAPITAL FUND V AT COST 161,300 161,300
STEPSTONE VC SECONDARIES FUND V AT COST 313,129 313,129
STG ALLEGRO AT COST 76,391 76,391
STRATEGIC PARTNERS OFFSHORE IX AT COST 563,297 563,297
BRIDGE33 FUND III AT COST 60,298 60,298
GREEN EQUITY INVESTORS OFFSHORE FUND IX AT COST 34,418 34,418

TY 2023 LegalFeesSchedule
Name:
VADON FOUNDATION
EIN:
46-3669945
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
LEGAL FEES 1,916 958 0 958


TY 2023 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
VADON FOUNDATION
EIN:
46-3669945
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
BANK FEES 83 0 0 83
SUBSCRIPTIONS 5,415 0 0 5,415
CONTRACT 1,200 0 0 1,200
TELEPHONE 220 0 0 220
PAYROLL FEES 599 0 0 599
MISC FEES 45 0 0 45
RETIREMENT PLAN FEES 64 0 0 64


TY 2023 OtherIncomeSchedule2
Name:
VADON FOUNDATION
EIN:
46-3669945
Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
PARTNERSHIP INVESTMENT 18 18 0
PARTNERSHIP INVESTMENT 3 3 0
PARTNERSHIP INVESTMENT 221 221 0
PARTNERSHIP INVESTMENT 34,236 34,236 0


TY 2023 OtherIncreasesSchedule
Name:
VADON FOUNDATION
EIN:
46-3669945
Description Amount
MARK TO MARKET DIFFERENCES 6,966,586


TY 2023 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
VADON FOUNDATION
EIN:
46-3669945
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
MANAGEMENT FEES AND OTHER EXPENSES 176,651 176,651 0 0


TY 2023 TaxesSchedule
Name:
VADON FOUNDATION
EIN:
46-3669945
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
FOREIGN TAXES 49,093 49,093 0 0
PAYROLL TAXES 13,963 0 0 13,963
TAXES 6,993 0 0 0