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 Edward E & Marie L Matthews Foundation
 
% Foundation Source
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Wilmington, DE198091377
A Employer identification number

02-0656117
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(800) 839-1754
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$16,163,177
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) 0
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 11,675 11,675  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 427,219 427,219  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 1,021,218
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 7,561,723
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 1,107,941
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)....... 928,456 140,783  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 2,388,568 1,687,618  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 20,000     20,000
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule).......        
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... 87,625 87,625    
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... 111,749      
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... 171,305 64,250   55,647
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 390,679 151,875   75,647
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 837,000 837,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 1,227,679 151,875   912,647
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 1,160,889
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 1,535,743
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......... 413,558 331,553 331,553
3 Accounts receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow   12,974    
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)....... 10,363,834 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
11,831,162
12,926,017
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).......... 1,331,058 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,119,598
2,905,607
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) 12,121,424 13,282,313 16,163,177
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...........    
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 12,121,424 13,282,313
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 12,121,424 13,282,313
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 12,121,424 13,282,313
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
12,121,424
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
1,160,889
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
13,282,313
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
13,282,313
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 Passthrough K1 Capital Gain/(Loss)      
c Sec 751 Gain on Sale of Ptshp Reclass      
d MAGELLAN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS LP      
e
(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 7,548,740   5,710,338 1,838,402
b       -165,968
c     564,502 -564,502
d 12,983   12,974 9
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69
(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69
(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       1,838,402
b        
c       -564,502
d       9
e
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 1,107,941
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 21,347
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 21,347
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 21,347
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2023 estimated tax payments and 2022 overpayment credited to 2023 6a 10,021
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 15,200
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 25,221
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 3,874
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2024 estimated taxright arrow3,874 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$   (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
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
Yes
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
round bullet By language in the governing instrument, or
round bullet By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument? ................
6
Yes
 
7
Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
and Part XIV..................................
7
Yes
 
8a
Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
right arrowDE
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 arrow  
14
The books are in care ofright arrowFoundation Source Telephone no.right arrow (800) 839-1754

Located atright arrow501 Silverside Road Suite 123WilmingtonCT ZIP+4right arrow198091377
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)
Yes
 
(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
1a(5)
 
No
(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
1a(6)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
1b
 
No
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........right arrow
d
Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2023? .............
1d
 
No
2
Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
a
At the end of tax year 2023, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2023?....................
2a
 
No
If "Yes," list the years right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
b
Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
2b
 
 
c
If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
3a
Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
any time during the year? ..............................
3a
 
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
Louise M Flickinger Dir
1.0
0 0 0
Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd
Wilmington,DE198091377
Douglas L Matthews Dir, Sec
10.0
20,000 0 0
Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd
Wilmington,DE198091377
Edward E Matthews Pres, Dir
1.0
0 0 0
Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd
Wilmington,DE198091377
Gregory E Matthews Dir
1.0
0 0 0
Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd
Wilmington,DE198091377
Russell E Matthews Dir
1.0
0 0 0
Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd
Wilmington,DE198091377
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
 
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................right arrow  
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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
Morgan Stanley Investment MGMT 56,348
200 S BISCAYNE BLVD STE 110
MIAMI,FL33131
Foundation Source Administrative 55,622
55 Walls Drive 3rd Fl
Fairfield,CT06824
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right arrow  
Part VIII-A
Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
1  
2  
3  
4  
Part VIII-B
Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
1  
2  
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3  
Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................right arrow  
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Part IX
Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
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
14,107,759
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
606,686
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
957,380
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
15,671,825
e
Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
1e
 
2
Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
2
0
3
Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
3
15,671,825
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
235,077
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
15,436,748
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
771,837
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
771,837
2a
Tax on investment income for 2022 from Part V, line 5.......
2a
21,347
b
Income tax for 2022. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
21,347
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
750,490
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
 
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
750,490
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
750,490
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
912,647
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
0
3
Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
a
Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
3a
0
b
Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
3b
0
4
Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4. .......
4
912,647
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Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus
(b)
Years prior to 2022
(c)
2022
(d)
2023
1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Part X, line 7 750,490
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2022:
a Enter amount for 2022 only.......  
b Total for prior years:2021, 2020, 2019  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2022:
a From 2018...... 167,690
b From 2019...... 142,426
c From 2020...... 334,143
d From 2021...... 90,641
e From 2022...... 180,212
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 915,112
4Qualifying distributions for 2023 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 912,647
a Applied to 2022, but not more than line 2a  
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
(Election required—see instructions).....
 
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
required—see instructions)........
 
d Applied to 2023 distributable amount..... 750,490
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 162,157
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 1,077,269
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 .............
 
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) .......
 
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2018 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...
167,690
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2024.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
909,579
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2019.... 142,426
b Excess from 2020.... 334,143
c Excess from 2021.... 90,641
d Excess from 2022.... 180,212
e Excess from 2023.... 162,157
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).)
Edward E Matthews
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

AERONAUTICAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

7432 C E DIXON ST
STOCKTON,CA95206
N/A PC General & Unrestricted 10,000

AMERICAN CAMPING FOUNDATION INC

5000 STATE RD 67 N
MARTINSVILLE,IN46151
N/A SO I General & Unrestricted 2,000

AUSABLE CLUB PRESERVATION FOUNDATION

137 AUSABLE RD
KEENE VALLEY,NY12943
N/A PC General & Unrestricted 3,000

BENJAMIN PRIVATE SCHOOL INC

11000 ELLISON WILSON RD
N PALM BEACH,FL33408
N/A PC General & Unrestricted 1,000

CAMP DUDLEY INC

126 DUDLEY RD
WESTPORT,NY12993
N/A PC General & Unrestricted 5,000

CHILD RESCUE COALITION INC

4530 CONFERENCE WAY S
BOCA RATON,FL33431
N/A PC General & Unrestricted 1,000

CHILDRENS DAY SCHOOL INC

8 RIVERSIDE AVE
RIVERSIDE,CT06878
N/A PC General & Unrestricted 4,000

DELTA SIGMA PHI FOUNDATION

5975 CASTLE CREEK PKWY N DR 4
INDIANAPOLIS,IN46250
N/A PC General & Unrestricted 2,000

EXPLORERS CLUB

46 E 70TH ST
NEW YORK,NY10021
N/A PC General & Unrestricted 10,000

FOOD ALLERGY RESEARCH & EDUCATION INC

7901 JONES BRANCH DR STE 240
MCLEAN,VA22102
N/A PC General & Unrestricted 5,000

FOUNDATION FOR MORRISTOWN MEDICAL CENTER

475 S ST FIRST FL
MORRISTOWN,NJ07960
N/A PC General & Unrestricted 10,000

FRANKLIN ACADEMY INCORPORATED

106 RIVER RD
EAST HADDAM,CT06423
N/A PC General & Unrestricted 5,000

GILL ST BERNARDS SCHOOL

PO BOX 604
GLADSTONE,NJ07934
N/A PC General & Unrestricted 50,000

HEALTHRIGHT 360

1563 MISSION ST
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94103
N/A PC General & Unrestricted 1,000

HEROES FOR HEROES

12700 PARK CENTRAL DR STE 304
DALLAS,TX75251
N/A PC General & Unrestricted 5,000

HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY FUND INC

535 E 70TH ST
NEW YORK,NY10021
N/A PC General & Unrestricted 5,000

HUB HOUSTON INC

4209 GALWAY LN
HOUSTON,TX77080
N/A PC General & Unrestricted 2,000

LEARNING PROJECT

3331 N KINGSLEY DR
BLOOMINGTON,IN47404
N/A PC General & Unrestricted 2,000

LYMPHOMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION

WALL ST PLAZA 88 PINE ST
NEW YORK,NY10005
N/A PC General & Unrestricted 25,000

MCCARTER THEATRE COMPANY

91 UNIVERSITY PL
PRINCETON,NJ08540
N/A PC General & Unrestricted 101,000

MENDHAM TOWNSHIP

PO BOX 520
BROOKSIDE,NJ07926
N/A GOV General & Unrestricted 5,000

MENDHAM TOWNSHIP FIRST AID SQUAD INC

PO BOX 122
BROOKSIDE,NJ07926
N/A GOV General & Unrestricted 5,000

NASSAU PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

61 NASSAU ST
PRINCETON,NJ08540
N/A PC General & Unrestricted 1,000

NORTH SHORE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

310 GREEN BAY RD
WINNETKA,IL60093
N/A PC General & Unrestricted 95,000

PACIFIC BATTLESHIP CENTER

250 S HARBOR BLVD BERTH 87
SAN PEDRO,CA90731
N/A PC General & Unrestricted 30,000

PRESIDENT & FELLOWS OF MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE

700 EXCHANGE ST
MIDDLEBURY,VT05753
N/A PC General & Unrestricted 5,000

PRINCETON FIRST AID AND RESCUE SQUAD INC

2 MOUNT LUCAS RD
PRINCETON,NJ08540
N/A PC General & Unrestricted 25,000

PRINCETON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC

PO BOX 250
PRINCETON,NJ08542
N/A PC General & Unrestricted 100,000

RALSTON ENGINE COMPANY NO 1

PO BOX 356
MENDHAM,NJ07945
N/A PC General & Unrestricted 10,000

RICE UNIVERSITY

PO BOX 1892 MS-40
HOUSTON,TX77251
N/A PC General & Unrestricted 2,000

RUMSEY HALL SCHOOL INCORPORATED

201 ROMFORD RD
WASHINGTON DT,CT06794
N/A PC General & Unrestricted 35,000

SILVER HILL HOSPITAL INC

208 VALLEY RD
NEW CANAAN,CT06840
N/A PC General & Unrestricted 2,000

ST JUDE CHILDRENS RESEARCH HOSPITAL INC

501 ST JUDE PL
MEMPHIS,TN38105
N/A PC General & Unrestricted 1,000

ST JOSEPH'S CHURCH

6 NEW ST
MENDHAM,NJ07945
N/A PC General & Unrestricted 500

STANFORD UNIVERSITY

PO BOX 20466
STANFORD,CA94309
N/A PC General & Unrestricted 2,000

THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF MENDHAM

14 HILLTOP RD
MENDHAM,NJ07945
N/A PC General & Unrestricted 500

THE FORMAN SCHOOL INC

NORFOLK RD
LITCHFIELD,CT06759
N/A PC General & Unrestricted 5,000

THE YWCA OF PRINCETON INC

59 PAUL ROBESON PL
PRINCETON,NJ08540
N/A PC General & Unrestricted 100,000

TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW

622 W 113TH ST MC4524
NEW YORK,NY10025
N/A PC General & Unrestricted 4,000

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY FOUNDATION

1995 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 400
BERKELEY,CA94704
N/A PC General & Unrestricted 65,000

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION

PO BOX 17126
DENVER,CO80217
N/A PC General & Unrestricted 2,000

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS

POST OFC BOX 311247
DENTON,TX76203
N/A GOV General & Unrestricted 4,000

WASHINGTON AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION INC

PO BOX 294
WASHINGTON,CT06794
N/A PC General & Unrestricted 1,000

WASHINGTON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC

PO BOX 244
WASHINGTON DT,CT06794
N/A PC General & Unrestricted 2,000

WELLS COLLEGE

170 MAIN ST
AURORA,NY13026
N/A PC General & Unrestricted 50,000

WEST COAST SPORTS MEDICINE FOUNDATION

1200 ROSECRANS AVE STE 206
MANHATTAN BCH,CA90266
N/A PC General & Unrestricted 30,000

WILLIAM MARSH RICE UNIVERSITY

PO BOX 1982 MS-84
HOUSTON,TX77251
N/A PC General & Unrestricted 2,000

WOOD RIVER COMMUNITY YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIAT

PO BOX 6801
KETCHUM,ID83340
N/A PC General & Unrestricted 4,000
Total .................................right arrow 3a 837,000
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 11,675  
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 427,219  
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 ............
525990 -86,723 18 1,107,941  
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
11 Other revenue:
aK-1 Inc/Loss
525990 223,171 14 140,783  
bSec 751 Gain on Sale of Ptshp 525990 564,502      
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) .. 700,950 1,687,618  
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
2,388,568
(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
Part XV-B
Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
Line No.
DownArrow
Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to
the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
instructions.)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 13
Part XVI
Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
1
Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
Yes
No
a
Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
(1) Cash...................................
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Other assets.................................
1a(2)
 
No
b
Other transactions:
(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
1b(1)
 
No
(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
1b(2)
 
No
(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
1b(3)
 
No
(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
1b(4)
 
No
(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
1b(5)
 
No
(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
1b(6)
 
No
c
Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
1c
 
No
d
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
(a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
2a
Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
b
If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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TY 2023 DepreciationSchedule
Name:
The Edward E & Marie L Matthews Foundation
EIN:
02-0656117
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

TY 2023 GeneralExplanationAttachment
Name:
The Edward E & Marie L Matthews Foundation
EIN:
02-0656117
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Form 990-PF FORM 990-PF ONE OR MORE PARTNERSHIPS HAVE PROVIDED A SCHEDULE K-3 FOR THE TAX YEAR IN WHICH THEY HAVE CHECKED ONE OR MORE OF THE BOXES IN PART I BUT NOT PROVIDED SUFFICIENT BACK-UP INFORMATION TO ALLOW THE FOUNDATION TO VERIFY WHY SUCH BOXES WERE CHECKED OR THE EXTENT TO WHICH THE CHECKING OF SUCH BOXES AFFECTS ANY ITEM ON THIS RETURN. THE FOUNDATION HAS PREPARED THIS RETURN TO THE BEST OF ITS ABILITY AND WITHOUT ANY FOREIGN FILINGS FOR SUCH PARTNERSHIPS BASED ON THE INFORMATION PROVIDED TO IT BY THESE PARTNERSHIPS AND ON THE BASIS OF HAVING RECEIVED NO INFORMATION TO THE CONTRARY. ANY MISSING OR INCOMPLETE INFORMATION IS DUE TO THE FOUNDATION'S INABILITY TO OBTAIN SUCH INFORMATION AND IS NOT A WILLFUL ATTEMPT TO WITHHOLD SUCH INFORMATION.

TY 2023 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
Name:
The Edward E & Marie L Matthews Foundation
EIN:
02-0656117
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
ABBVIE INC 56,490 70,666
ADOBE SYSTEMS, INC 48,834 53,097
ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES INC 60,262 82,402
AIR PRODS & CHEM INC 188,393 178,244
ALPHABET INC CL A 65,824 148,071
AMAZON COM 130,044 179,137
AMGEN INC 102,046 103,399
APPLE INC 132,048 230,843
ARCHER DANIELS MDLND 75,262 73,881
BANK OF AMERICA CORP 328,741 402,895
BECTON DICKINSON & CO 40,940 38,281
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC. CLASS 106,820 110,208
BLACKROCK INC 338,049 383,170
BLACKSTONE MORTGAGE TRUST INC 409,858 319,050
BROADCOM INC 179,693 369,479
CHEVRON CORP 97,517 121,118
CIGNA CORPORATION 214,776 220,994
CME GROUP, INC 162,234 157,529
COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY 181,698 210,116
CORNING INC 181,978 190,099
CROWN CASTLE INTL 286,882 269,660
DEERE CO 54,814 56,382
DOUBLELINE INCOME SOLUTIONS FU 1,055,527 563,996
ELI LILLY & CO 43,456 41,970
EXXON MOBIL CORP 241,320 377,924
HOME DEPOT INC 248,757 306,350
HONEYWELL INTL 84,884 112,824
JOHNSON & JOHNSON 195,717 195,455
JP MORGAN CHASE 393,047 498,903
LINDE PLC COM 34,680 51,749
MASTERCARD INC 29,861 31,988
MEDTRONIC PLC 283,869 274,902
META PLATFORMS INC 57,691 62,651
MICROSOFT CORP 644,040 951,758
MONSTER BEVERAGE CORP 41,142 47,874
MORGAN STANLEY 125,718 193,028
NEXTERA ENERGY, INC 105,733 119,172
NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP 210,213 208,322
NVIDIA CORP 22,016 38,627
ONEOK INC 618,246 655,715
PFIZER INC 156,150 121,350
PIMCO DYNAMIC INCOME FUND 694,605 438,501
PROCTER GAMBLE CO 155,402 166,176
PROLOGIS 278,475 344,980
QUALCOMM INC 71,240 93,286
REPUBLIC SVCS INC 156,806 177,773
ROCKWELL AUTOMATION INC 63,022 66,132
SALESFORCE.COM 57,439 73,679
SEMPRA ENERGY COM 147,074 148,264
SERVICE NOW 47,158 59,345
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO 169,327 209,285
T-MOBILE US INC 172,450 192,717
TARGA RESOURCES CORP 282,500 434,350
TESLA MOTORS INC 76,699 72,556
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC 42,526 79,088
TRANSDIGM GRP INC 54,781 63,731
UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC 191,842 231,647
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS 337,009 332,250
VISA INC 239,067 297,580
WAL-MART STORES INC 65,170 80,244
WILLIAMS COS 493,300 541,154

TY 2023 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
Name:
The Edward E & Marie L Matthews Foundation
EIN:
02-0656117
Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
ENERGY TRANSFER LP   0 612,610
ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS PARTNERS L   153,434 341,259
MPLX LP   4,319 1,000,619
THEOREM MAIN FUND, LP   961,845 951,119

TY 2023 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
The Edward E & Marie L Matthews Foundation
EIN:
02-0656117
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
Administrative Fees 55,622     55,622
Bank Charges 60 60    
K-1 Exp CRESTWOOD EQUITY PARTN 1,956 21    
K-1 Exp ENERGY TRANSFER LP 20,340 7,062    
K-1 Exp ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS PA 64 4    
K-1 Exp MPLX LP 198 3    
K-1 Exp THEOREM MAIN FUND, LP 93,040 57,100    
State or Local Filing Fees 25     25


TY 2023 OtherIncomeSchedule2
Name:
The Edward E & Marie L Matthews Foundation
EIN:
02-0656117
Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
K-1 Inc/Loss CRESTWOOD EQUITY PARTNERS LP 1,159 30  
K-1 Inc/Loss ENERGY TRANSFER LP 6,142 -11,453  
K-1 Inc/Loss ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS PARTNERS LP -22,650 -7  
K-1 Inc/Loss MAGELLAN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS LP 46,997 431  
K-1 Inc/Loss MPLX LP 91,168 2,105  
K-1 Inc/Loss THEOREM MAIN FUND, LP 241,138 149,677  
Sec 751 Gain on Sale CRESTWOOD EQUITY PARTNERS LP 62,538    
Sec 751 Gain on Sale ENERGY TRANSFER LP 6    
Sec 751 Gain on Sale ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS PARTNERS 8    
Sec 751 Gain on Sale MAGELLAN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS 501,950    


TY 2023 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
The Edward E & Marie L Matthews Foundation
EIN:
02-0656117
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
Investment Management Services 87,625 87,625    


TY 2023 TaxesSchedule
Name:
The Edward E & Marie L Matthews Foundation
EIN:
02-0656117
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
990-PF Estimated Tax for 2023 8,700      
990-T Income Tax for 2022 87,990      
IRS Miscellaneous Fee Expense 15,059