TY 2023 Form 990PF

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Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation

or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990PF for instructions and the latest information.

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
TTEE SOPHIA P DAWSON CHAR TR

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)2751 CENTERVILLE RD STE 400
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
WILMINGTON, DE19808

A Employer identification number

13-6621560

B Telephone number (see instructions)

(302) 657-8244

C If exemption application is pending, check here right arrow

G Check all that apply: Initial returnInitial return of a former public charity
Final returnAmended return
Address change Name change

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. right arrow

2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... right arrow

E If private foundation status was terminated
under section 507(b)(1)(A), check here ....... right arrow

H Check type of organization: Section 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust Other taxable private foundation

F If the foundation is in a 60-month termination
under section 507(b)(1)(B), check here ....... right arrow

I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16) right arrow

$1,279,815J Accounting method: Cash Accrual
Other (specify)
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)

	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)


1	Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)
2	Check .............
3	Interest on savings and temporary cash investments
4	Dividends and interest from securities...	37,221		37,123
5a	Gross rents............
b	Net rental income or (loss)
6a	Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10		-3,226
b	Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 3,037,298
7	Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...			0
8	Net short-term capital gain.........				0
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).......	List of Attached Documents: // Content	555
12	Total. Add lines 1 through 11........	34,550		37,123
13	Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.	6,567		4,925		1,642
14	Other employee salaries and wages......			0	0	0
15	Pension plans, employee benefits.......			0	0
16a	Legal fees (attach schedule).........					0
b	Accounting fees (attach schedule).......	List of Attached Documents: // Content	1,500	0	0	1,500
c	Other professional fees (attach schedule)....	List of Attached Documents: // Content	13,509	13,509		0
17	Interest...............					0
18	Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...	List of Attached Documents: // Content	931	931		0
19	Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...		0	0
20	Occupancy..............
21	Travel, conferences, and meetings.......			0	0
22	Printing and publications..........			0	0
23	Other expenses (attach schedule).......
24	Total operating and administrative expenses.
	Add lines 13 through 23..........	22,507		19,365	0	3,142
25	Contributions, gifts, grants paid.......	64,000				64,000
26	Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25	86,507		19,365	0	67,142
27	Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a	Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements	-51,957
b	Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-)			17,758
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)

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Part II		Balance Sheets	Beginning of year	End of year
Part II		Balance Sheets	(a) Book Value	(b) Book Value	(c) Fair Market Value
	1	Cash—non-interest-bearing.............	1,615	312	312
	2	Savings and temporary cash investments.........	47,891	38,670	38,670
	3	Accounts receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts		0	0
	4	Pledges receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	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)
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts 0
	8	Inventories for sale or use..............
	9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........
	10a	Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)
	b	Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......
	c	Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......
	11	Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	12	Investments—mortgage loans.............
	13	Investments—other (attach schedule)..........	1,145,664	List of Attached Documents: // Content 1,113,662	1,240,833
	14	Land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	15	Other assets (describe )
	16	Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
		instructions. Also, see page 1, item I)	1,195,170	1,152,644	1,279,815
	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 )
	23	Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........		0
		Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here
		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
		and complete lines 26 through 30.
	26	Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........	1,195,170	1,152,644
	27	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund
	28	Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds
	29	Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions).....	1,195,170	1,152,644
	30	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).	1,195,170	1,152,644

Part III

Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances

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) ...............

1,195,170

Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................

-51,957

Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow

List of Attached Documents:

// Content

9,431

Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................

1,152,644

Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow

Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .

1,152,644

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.)		(c) Date acquired (mo., day, yr.)	(d) Date sold (mo., day, yr.)
1 a	19.98 FRANKLIN K2 ALTERNATIVE STRATEGIE R6	2021-11-03	2023-01-31
b	23085. ISHARES S&P MODERATE ALLOCATION FUND	2022-12-28	2023-01-31
c	1.97 CLEARBRIDGE VALUE TRUST	2022-01-05	2023-01-31
d	32. LEGG MASON LOW VOLATILITY HIGH DIVIDEND	2020-12-23	2023-01-31
e	11. WESTERN ASSET TOTAL RETURN ETF	2020-12-23	2023-01-31
	18.87 RARE GLOBAL INFRA VALUE FD IS	2020-12-23	2023-01-31
	12.89 QS GLOBAL DIVIDEND FUND	2021-01-21	2023-01-31
	20.92 WESTERN ASSET CORE BOND FUND	2021-11-03	2023-01-31
	2.99 WESTERN ASSET MACRO OPPORTUNITIES FUND	2020-12-23	2023-01-31
	1761.74 FRANKLIN K2 ALTERNATIVE STRATEGIE R6	2022-01-03	2023-03-22
	5183. MARTIN CURRIE SUSTAINABLE INTL EQ ETF	2023-01-31	2023-03-22
	929. ISHARES CORE U.S. AGGREGATE BOND ETF	2023-01-31	2023-03-22
	655. ISHARES MSCI EAFE INDEX FD	2023-01-31	2023-03-22
	4210. CLEARBRIDGE ALL CAP GROWTH ETF	2023-01-31	2023-03-22
	3420.77 LEGG MASON BW GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES BD IS	2023-01-31	2023-03-22
	315. CLEARBRIDGE VALUE TRUST	2022-01-05	2023-03-22
	986.47 LEGG MASON BW ABSOLUTE RETURN OPPS IS	2021-01-21	2023-03-22
	5651.33 WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE BACKED SEC FD IS	2023-01-31	2023-03-22
	21.06 WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE BACKED SEC FD IS	2023-03-02	2023-03-22
	1463.07 CLEARBRIDGE APPRECIATION-IS	2023-01-31	2023-03-22
	4285.32 WESTERN ASSET CORPORATE BOND FUND	2023-01-31	2023-03-22
	16.1 WESTERN ASSET CORPORATE BOND FUND	2023-03-02	2023-03-22
	663.45 CLEARBRIDGE SMALL CAP GR--IS	2023-01-31	2023-03-22
	16416.92 WESTERN ASSET INCOME FUND	2023-01-31	2023-03-22
	93.64 WESTERN ASSET INCOME FUND	2023-03-02	2023-03-22
	11979.76 LEGG MASON GLOBAL ASSET MGMT TR	2023-01-31	2023-03-22
	2751.34 RARE GLOBAL INFRA VALUE FD IS	2020-12-23	2023-03-22
	2516.33 QS GLOBAL DIVIDEND FUND	2021-01-21	2023-03-22
	657. SPDR BLOOMBERG BARCLAYS HIGH YIELD BOND	2023-01-31	2023-03-22
	126. VANGUARD S& P 500 ETF	2023-01-31	2023-03-22
	23. VANGUARD S& P 500 ETF	2020-12-23	2023-03-22
	7304.6 WESTERN ASSET CORE PLUS BOND IS	2023-01-31	2023-03-22
	23.77 WESTERN ASSET CORE PLUS BOND IS	2023-03-02	2023-03-22
	10.83 WESTERN ASSET CORE BOND FUND	2022-05-03	2023-03-22
	2443.42 WESTERN ASSET CORE BOND FUND	2022-03-02	2023-03-22
	838.81 WESTERN ASSET MACRO OPPORTUNITIES FUND	2021-04-06	2023-03-22
	910. LEGG MASON LOW VOLATILITY HIGH DIVIDEND	2020-12-23	2023-03-28
	985. WESTERN ASSET TOTAL RETURN ETF	2021-10-04	2023-03-28
	248. FIRST TRUST NASDAQ TECHNOLOGY	2023-03-28	2023-08-15
	1111. INVESCO S& P SMALLCAP LOW VOLATILITY ETF	2023-03-28	2023-08-15
	2013. ISHARES US TREASURY BOND ETF	2023-03-28	2023-08-15
	171. ISHARES MSCI USA MOMENTUM FACTOR (MKT)	2023-03-28	2023-08-15
	3068. ISHARES CORE TOTAL USD BOND MARKET ETF	2023-03-28	2023-08-15
	1517. JANUS HEDERSON MIG BACKED SEC	2023-03-28	2023-08-15
	586. SPDR DOUBLELINE TOTAL RETURN TACT	2023-03-28	2023-08-15
	1451. SPDR SHORT TERM HIGH YIELD	2023-03-28	2023-08-15
	167. CAPITAL GROUP GROWTH ETF	2023-08-15	2023-08-24
	134. CAPITAL GROUP DIVIDEND VALUE ETF	2023-08-15	2023-08-24
	92. DIMENSINAL US MARKETWIDE VALUE ETF	2023-08-15	2023-08-24
	175. DIMENSIONAL INTL CORE EQUITY 2 ETF	2023-08-15	2023-08-24
	53. FIRST TR LRGE CAP GRWTH OPP	2023-03-28	2023-08-24
	18. FIRST TRUST NASDAQ TECHNOLOGY	2023-03-28	2023-08-24
	49. ISHARES LEHMAN CREDIT BOND FUND	2023-08-15	2023-08-24
	41. ISHARES EDGE MSCI USA QUALITY FACTOR ETF	2023-08-15	2023-08-24
	107. ISHARES TR MULTIFACTOR INTL	2023-08-15	2023-08-24
	46. ISHARES TREASURY FLOATING RATE BOND ETF	2023-08-15	2023-08-24
	31. ISHARES US INFRASTRUC	2023-08-15	2023-08-24
	86. HARTFORD MULTI GLOBAL SMALL CAP HARTFORD	2023-08-15	2023-08-24
	119. SPDR PORTFOLIO S& P 500 GROWTH ETF	2023-08-15	2023-08-24
	83. SPDR SERIES LONG TERM TREASURY	2023-08-15	2023-08-24
	171. SPDR DOUBLELINE TOTAL RETURN TACT	2023-03-28	2023-08-24
	19. SPDR RUSSELL 1000 YIELD ETF	2023-08-15	2023-08-24
	9. VANGUARD SMALL-CAP VALUE ETF	2023-08-15	2023-08-24
	14. VANGUARD VALUE ETF	2023-03-28	2023-08-24
	138. WISDOMTREE TRUST EMRG MKT HIGH YIELD	2023-08-15	2023-08-24
	626. SPDR DOUBLELINE TOTAL RETURN TACT	2023-03-28	2023-10-30
	1. BROKER 1099	2023-01-31	2023-12-31
	1. BROKER 1099	2023-01-31	2023-12-31
	1. BROKER 1099	2023-01-31	2023-12-31

(e) Gross sales price		(g) Cost or other basis plus expense of sale	(h) Gain or (loss) (e) plus (f) minus (g)
a	188	255	-67
b	916,605	877,461	39,144
c	226	243	-17
d	1,224	1,034	190
e	226	317	-91
	231	249	-18
	150	173	-23
	211	275	-64
	9	35	-26
	18,876	22,455	-3,579
	71,784	72,981	-1,197
	91,708	92,896	-1,188
	45,396	46,641	-1,245
	153,706	152,982	724
	30,850	31,320	-470
	33,103	34,278	-1,175
	11,458	12,402	-944
	48,540	49,017	-477
	181	177	4
	39,220	40,474	-1,254
	45,553	47,010	-1,457
	171	170	1
	25,279	27,593	-2,314
	83,393	85,388	-1,995
	476	476
	108,651	109,515	-864
	34,414	36,345	-1,931
	32,003	32,427	-424
	59,439	61,311	-1,872
	46,311	46,689	-378
	8,454	7,810	644
	69,681	71,532	-1,851
	227	223	4
	118	127	-9
	26,555	32,130	-5,575
	7,712	9,512	-1,800
	33,115	29,411	3,704
	20,242	27,866	-7,624
	14,344	12,762	1,582
	46,051	46,607	-556
	45,101	46,802	-1,701
	24,838	23,362	1,476
	136,376	140,482	-4,106
	67,370	70,222	-2,852
	23,150	23,909	-759
	35,739	35,127	612
	4,151	4,201	-50
	3,619	3,660	-41
	3,176	3,235	-59
	4,154	4,205	-51
	5,226	4,764	462
	1,031	926	105
	2,403	2,397	6
	5,580	5,595	-15
	2,793	2,819	-26
	2,332	2,329	3
	1,188	1,203	-15
	2,211	2,245	-34
	7,236	7,086	150
	2,311	2,305	6
	6,749	6,977	-228
	1,800	1,827	-27
	1,481	1,511	-30
	1,982	1,884	98
	5,298	5,215	83
	23,600	25,541	-1,941
	482,195	489,924	-7,729
	7,899		7,899
	228	202	26

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			-67
b			39,144
c			-17
d			190
e			-91
			-18
			-23
			-64
			-26
			-3,579
			-1,197
			-1,188
			-1,245
			724
			-470
			-1,175
			-944
			-477
			4
			-1,254
			-1,457
			1
			-2,314
			-1,995

			-864
			-1,931
			-424
			-1,872
			-378
			644
			-1,851
			4
			-9
			-5,575
			-1,800
			3,704
			-7,624
			1,582
			-556
			-1,701
			1,476
			-4,106
			-2,852
			-759
			612
			-50
			-41
			-59
			-51
			462
			105
			6
			-15
			-26
			3
			-15
			-34
			150
			6
			-228
			-27
			-30
			98
			83
			-1,941
			-7,729
			7,899
			26

2	Capital gain net income or (net capital loss)	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7 If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7	2	-3,226
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 ...................		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 and enter “N/A" on line 1.
	Date of ruling or determination letter: (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)	1	247
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	247
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	247
6	Credits/Payments:

a	2023 estimated tax payments and 2022 overpayment credited to 2023	6a	180
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

7	Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d..............		7	180
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.......		9	67
10	Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...		10
11	Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2024 estimated tax0	Refunded	11	0

Form 990-PF (2023)

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Part VI-A

Statements Regarding Activities

During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did

Yes

it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................

Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions

for the definition.................................

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.

Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................

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

Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed

on foundation managers. right arrow

Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......

If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.

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....

Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........

If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................

Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........

If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.

Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:

By language in the governing instrument, or

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? ................

Yes

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..................................

Yes

Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)

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 .

Yes

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 .............................

Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names

and addresses. ...............................

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 .............

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.................

Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?

Yes

Website address right arrow

N/A

The books are in care of right arrow

ARDEN TRUST COMPANY Telephone no. right arrow

(302) 657-8244

Located at right arrow

2751 CENTERVILLE RD STE 400WILMINGTONDE ZIP+4 right arrow

19808

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

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

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

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)

(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)

a disqualified person? ..............................

1a(2)

(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........

1a(3)

(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)

(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)

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 ..........

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........ right arrow

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? .............

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)):

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?....................

If "Yes," list the years right arrow

20, 20, 20, 20

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.) ..............

If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.

20, 20, 20, 20

Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at

any time during the year? ..............................

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.) .....................

Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?

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? ..

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Part VI-B

Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)

During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:

Yes

(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........

5a(1)

(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)

(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............

5a(3)

(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described

in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................

5a(4)

(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)

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 ........

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check ......... right arrow

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? .................

If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).

Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on

a personal benefit contract? .............................

Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....

If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.

At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....

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? .........................

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
ARDEN TRUST COMPANY	TRUSTEE 1	6,567
2751 CENTERVILLE RD STE 400 WILMINGTON,DE19808	TRUSTEE 1	6,567

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...................				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 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	NONE
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.)

Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes:

Average monthly fair market value of securities...................

1,172,667

Average of monthly cash balances.......................

55,347

Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................

Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................

1,228,014

Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and

1c (attach detailed explanation) .............

Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................

Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................

1,228,014

Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see

instructions) .............................

18,420

Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............

1,209,594

Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................

60,480

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.)

Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................

60,480

Tax on investment income for 2022 from Part V, line 5.......

247

Income tax for 2022. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...

Add lines 2a and 2b............................

247

Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............

60,233

Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................

Add lines 3 and 4............................

60,233

Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................

Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...

60,233

Part XI

Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)

Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:

Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........

67,142

Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................

Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes...............................

Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:

Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................

Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................

Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4. .......

67,142

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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					60,233
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2022:
a Enter amount for 2022 only.......				63,999
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20			0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2022:
a From 2018......	0
b From 2019......	0
c From 2020......	0
d From 2021......	0
e From 2022......	0
f Total of lines 3a through e ........		0
4Qualifying distributions for 2023 from Part
XI, line 4: $ 67,142
a Applied to 2022, but not more than line 2a				63,999
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.....					3,143
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus		0
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		0
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 ..........					57,090
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 ......		0
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2019....	0
b Excess from 2020....	0
c Excess from 2021....	0
d Excess from 2022....	0
e Excess from 2023....	0

Form 990-PF (2023)

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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 4942(j)(3) or4942(j)(5)

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	(e) Total

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).)

NONE

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.

NONE

2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:

Check here right arrow

if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d. See instructions

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)

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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)		Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
aPaid during the year
POTTER LEAGUE FOR ANIMALS INC ATTN ERIN DOLLARD MIDDLETOWN,RI02842	NONE	PC	UNRESTRICTED GIFT	8,000
ASPCA ATTN KELLY MANNING ESQ NEW YORK,NY10128	NONE	PC	UNRESTRICTED GIFT	8,000
ADRIAN COLLEGE ATTN JAMES A MAHONY ADRIAN,MI492212575	NONE	PC	UNRESTRICTED GIFT	16,000
SIENA HEIGHTS UNIVERSITY ATTN DAN PENA VP ADRIAN,MI49221	NONE	PC	UNRESTRICTED GIFT	16,000
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN ATTN PLANNED GIFT SERVICES ANN ARBOR,MI481091288	NONE	PC	PROGRAM SUPPORT	16,000
Total ................................. 3a				64,000

bApproved for future payment

Total ................................. 3b

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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	(e) Related or exempt function income (See instructions.)
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	37,221
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	-3,226
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory
11 Other revenue: aFEDERAL TAX REFUND			1	555
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) ..				34,550

13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................

34,550

(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)

Part XV-B

Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes

Line No.	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.)

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Part XVI

Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations

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

Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:

(1) Cash...................................

1a(1)

(2) Other assets.................................

1a(2)

Other transactions:

(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................

1b(1)

(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................

1b(2)

(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................

1b(3)

(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................

1b(4)

(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................

1b(5)

(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................

1b(6)

Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............

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

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? ...........Yes No

If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization	(b) Type of organization	(c) Description of relationship

Sign Here

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
				May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown below? See instructions. Yes No
	Signature of officer or trustee	Date	Title

Paid Preparer Use Only	Print/Type preparer's name	Preparer's Signature	Date	Check if self- employed	PTIN
	Firm's name				Firm's EIN
	Firm's address				Phone no.

Form 990-PF (2023)

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

- TIN:

TY 2023 AccountingFeesSchedule

Name:

TTEE SOPHIA P DAWSON CHAR TR

EIN:

13-6621560

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
TAX PREPARATION FEE (NON-ALLOC	1,500			1,500

- TIN:

TY 2023 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2

Name:

TTEE SOPHIA P DAWSON CHAR TR

EIN:

13-6621560

Category/ Item	Listed at Cost or FMV	Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT	AT COST	1,113,662
SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT	FMV		1,240,833

- TIN:

TY 2023 OtherIncomeSchedule2

Name:

TTEE SOPHIA P DAWSON CHAR TR

EIN:

13-6621560

Description	Revenue And Expenses Per Books	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income
FEDERAL TAX REFUND	555	0

- TIN:

TY 2023 OtherIncreasesSchedule

Name:

TTEE SOPHIA P DAWSON CHAR TR

EIN:

13-6621560

Description	Amount
MUTUAL FUND TIMING DIFFERENCE	9,431

- TIN:

TY 2023 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule

Name:

TTEE SOPHIA P DAWSON CHAR TR

EIN:

13-6621560

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
OTHER EXPENSE (NON-DEDUCTIBLE	13,509	13,509

- TIN:

TY 2023 TaxesSchedule

Name:

TTEE SOPHIA P DAWSON CHAR TR

EIN:

13-6621560

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
FOREIGN TAXES	625	625		0
FOREIGN TAXES ON NONQUALIFIED	306	306		0