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
CANDIS J STERN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)4900 TIEDEMAN ROAD OH-01-49-0381
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
BROOKLYN, OH44144
A Employer identification number

47-7001289
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(734) 747-7974
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$8,957,843J 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)  
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 182,008 180,638  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 242,652
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 1,015,971
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 242,652
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).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 424,660 423,290  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 38,754 29,066   9,689
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)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,050 0 0 1,050
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....       0
17 Interest...............       0
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
7,978 1,978   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)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
278 278    
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 48,060 31,322 0 10,739
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 407,000 407,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 455,060 31,322 0 417,739
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -30,400
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 391,968
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.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 272,012 449,404 449,404
3 Accounts receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow     0 0
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 arrow0      
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 5,593,027 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
5,385,028 		8,508,439
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) 5,865,039 5,834,432 8,957,843
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe right arrow)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........   0
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions...........    
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........ 5,865,039 5,834,432
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)..... 5,865,039 5,834,432
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 5,865,039 5,834,432
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
5,865,039
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-30,400
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3
262
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
5,834,901
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
5
469
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
5,834,432
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 10000. DOUBLELINE TOTAL RETURN BOND FD $0.557     2023-07-17
b 435.33 GLENMEDE SMALL CAP EQUITY $0.079     2023-07-17
c 3840.09 GLENMEDE SMALL CAP EQUITY $0.079     2023-07-17
d 150. INTUIT     2023-07-27
e 3000. ISHARES GOLD TRUST   2000-01-01 2023-01-31
3000. ISHARES GOLD TRUST   2000-01-01 2023-02-28
3000. ISHARES GOLD TRUST   2000-01-01 2023-03-31
3000. ISHARES GOLD TRUST   2000-01-01 2023-04-30
3000. ISHARES GOLD TRUST   2000-01-01 2023-05-31
3000. ISHARES GOLD TRUST   2000-01-01 2023-06-30
3000. ISHARES GOLD TRUST   2000-01-01 2023-07-31
3000. ISHARES GOLD TRUST   2000-01-01 2023-08-31
3000. ISHARES GOLD TRUST   2000-01-01 2023-09-30
3000. ISHARES GOLD TRUST   2000-01-01 2023-10-31
3000. ISHARES GOLD TRUST   2000-01-01 2023-11-30
3000. ISHARES GOLD TRUST   2000-01-01 2023-12-31
900. ISHARES EDGE MSCI USA MOMENTUM FACT ETF$   2017-07-07 2023-07-27
226. SPDR TR UNIT SER 1   2010-12-13 2023-07-27
100000. SOCIETE GENERALE   2022-09-28 2023-10-03
300000. UNITED STATES TREAS BILLS   2022-08-11 2023-02-09
150. ACCENTURE PLC   2017-07-12 2023-07-27
CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS P    
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CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS P    
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(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 88,400   106,445 -18,045
b 15,184   13,639 1,545
c 133,942   105,282 28,660
d 75,727   24,308 51,419
e 23   22 1
20   20  
23   21 2
23   21 2
24   22 2
23   22 1
24   22 2
24   22 2
23   23  
23   22 1
23   21 2
25   22 3
132,347   80,826 51,521
103,764   28,273 75,491
100,000   100,000  
295,566   295,566  
48,342   18,720 29,622
      22,421
      22,421
      22,421
      22,421
      22,421
      22,421
      22,421
      22,421
      22,421
      22,421
      22,421
      22,421
      22,421
      22,421
      22,421
      22,421
      22,421
      22,421
      22,421
      22,421
      22,421
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       -18,045
b       1,545
c       28,660
d       51,419
e       1
       
      2
      2
      2
      1
      2
      2
       
      1
      2
      3
      51,521
      75,491
       
       
      29,622
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
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 2 242,652
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 5,448
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 5,448
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 5,448
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2023 estimated tax payments and 2022 overpayment credited to 2023 6a 10,878
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 10,878
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 5,430
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2024 estimated taxright arrow5,430 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
 
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 arrowMI
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 arrowKEYBANK NA Telephone no.right arrow (216) 813-4548

Located atright arrow4900 TIEDEMAN RD OH-01-49-0381BROOKLYNOH ZIP+4right arrow44144
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
KEYBANK N A TRUSTEE
1 		38,754    
100 S MAIN ST PO BOX 8612
ANN ARBOR,MI48104
MAUREEN GRADY ADVISOR
1 		0    
100 S MAIN ST PO BOX 8612
ANN ARBOR,MI48104
JEAN ROACH ADVISOR
1 		0    
100 S MAIN ST PO BOX 8612
ANN ARBOR,MI48104
CANDIS J STERN ADVISOR
1 		0    
100 S MAIN ST PO BOX 8612
ANN ARBOR,MI48104
2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
employee benefit
plans and deferred
compensation 		(e) Expense account,
other allowances
NONE
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................right arrow 0
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Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)
3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right arrow0
Part VIII-A
Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
1  
2  
3  
4  
Part VIII-B
Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
1  
2  
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3  
Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................right arrow  
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 8
Part IX
Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
1
Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes:
a
Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
1a
8,398,121
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
0
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
8,398,121
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
8,398,121
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
125,972
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
8,272,149
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
413,607
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
413,607
2a
Tax on investment income for 2022 from Part V, line 5.......
2a
5,448
b
Income tax for 2022. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
5,448
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
408,159
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
408,159
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
408,159
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
417,739
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
417,739
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 7 408,159
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...... 0
b From 2019...... 0
c From 2020...... 0
d From 2021...... 3,469
e From 2022...... 16,430
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 19,899
4Qualifying distributions for 2023 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 417,739
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..... 408,159
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 9,580
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 29,479
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 ...... 		29,479
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2019.... 0
b Excess from 2020.... 0
c Excess from 2021.... 3,469
d Excess from 2022.... 16,430
e Excess from 2023.... 9,580
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).)
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
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

ONYX & BREEZY FOUNDATION TR

PO BOX 857
TUXEDO,NY109870857 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING 22,000

THE PET FUND

2747 14TH ST
SACRAMENTO,CA958182923 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING 22,000

MOSBY FOUNDATION

11 N CENTRAL AVENUE SUITE 9
STAUNTON,VA244014212 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING 22,000

COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

300 UNIV SERVICES CTR
FORT COLLINS,CO805230001 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING 10,000

ACTION PROGRAMS FOR ANIMALS

537 N SOLANO DR
LAS CRUCES,NM880012742 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING 15,000

HARLEYS HOPE FOUNDATION

PO BOX 88146
COLORADO SPGS,CO809088146 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING 22,000

HUMANE SOCIETY OF HURON VALLEY

3100 CHERRY HILL RD
ANN ARBOR,MI481059504 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING 15,000

ONEIDA COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

1852 N STEVENS ST
RHINELANDER,WI545012161 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING 15,000

MOLLYS HOPE INC

4 MIDSUMMER CT
REISTERSTOWN,MD211364539 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING 22,000

SUGARBELLE FOUNDATION

2421 CRESTDALE LN
VESTAVIA HLS,AL352164857 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING 22,000

STARELIEF AND PET ASSISTANCE INC

PO BOX 3035
STAMFORD,CT069050035 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING 22,000

DHARMAHORSE

6874 COYOTE RD
LAS CRUCES,NM880126516 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING 15,000

BROWN DOG FOUNDATION

7543 GIBRALTAR ST
CARLSBAD,CA92009 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING 22,000

PET HELPERS

PO BOX 571
ROUND ROCK,TX786800571 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING 22,000

THE CATS MEOW INC

5925 REVERE PL
DALLAS,TX752065723 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING 15,000

CHERISHED K9 ALL BREED RESCUE

PO BOX 13385
LAS CRUCES,NM880133385 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING 7,500

FOUR PAWS AND A WAKEUP

PO BOX 12544 WILMINGTON
WILMINGTON,NC28405 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING 7,500

ANIMAL PROTECTION OF NEW MEXICO INC

PO BOX 11395
ALBUQUERQUE,NM871920395 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING 15,000

DONA ANA COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

PO BOX 1176
LAS CRUCES,NM880041176 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING 17,000

FRANKIES FRIENDS

2913 THORNROSE LN
MT PLEASANT,SC294669331 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING 22,000

ANIMAL COMPANIONS

219 MADRONA RD
PIPE CREEK,TX780635433 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING 10,000

BROKEN PROMISES

1346 RAILROAD ST
CORONA,CA92882 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING 7,500

FOREVER HOMES RESCUE

1400 SOUTH BAY STREET
EUSTIS,FL32726 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING 7,500

SAFE HAVEN ANIMAL SANCTUARY

PO BOX 16227
LAS CRUCES,NM88004 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING 15,000

SPAY AND NEUTER ACTION PROGRAM

2405 W PICACHO AVE
LAS CRUCES,NM88007 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING 15,000
Total .................................right arrow 3a 407,000
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 ........... 		         
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 182,008  
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 ............ 		    18 242,652  
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) ..   424,660  
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
424,660
(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 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
CANDIS J STERN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
EIN:
47-7001289
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
TAX PREPARATION FEE (NON-ALLOC 1,050     1,050

TY 2023 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
Name:
CANDIS J STERN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
EIN:
47-7001289
Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
023135106 AMAZON COM INC AT COST 34,198 136,746
03027X100 AMERICAN TOWER CORP AT COST 33,836 53,970
03076C106 AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL AT COST 17,302 47,479
060505104 BANK OF AMERICA CORP AT COST 69,133 84,175
09857L108 BOOKING HOLDINGS INC      
125896100 CMS ENERGY CORP AT COST 20,323 26,132
20030N101 COMCAST CORP AT COST 29,481 32,888
22160K105 COSTCO WHOLESALE COR AT COST 23,026 99,012
235851102 DANAHER CORP DEL AT COST 25,190 69,402
254687106 WALT DISNEY CO AT COST 11,699 36,116
437076102 HOME DEPOT INC AT COST 22,969 51,983
458140100 INTEL CORP      
461202103 INTUIT      
46120E602 INTUITIVE SURGICAL I AT COST 38,705 87,714
464287804 ISHARES CORE S&P SMA AT COST 98,018 189,438
46432F339 ISHARES EDGE MSCI US AT COST 135,027 234,394
46432F396 ISHARES EDGE MSCI US      
46432F842 ISHARES CORE MSCI EA AT COST 170,859 212,809
57060D108 MARKETAXESS HOLDINGS      
580135101 MCDONALDS CORP AT COST 30,289 85,098
609207105 MONDELEZ INTERNATION      
713448108 PEPSICO INC AT COST 6,600 25,476
717081103 PFIZER INC AT COST 57,586 43,185
718546104 PHILLIPS 66 AT COST 9,375 53,256
742718109 PROCTER & GAMBLE CO AT COST 35,200 43,962
74340W103 PROLOGIS INC AT COST 14,598 29,993
760759100 REPUBLIC SERVICES IN AT COST 49,852 140,174
78462F103 SPDR S&P 500 ETF TRU      
855244109 STARBUCKS CORP AT COST 8,725 33,604
904504842 UNDISCOVERED MGRS BE AT COST 118,217 138,398
464287606 ISHARES S&P MIDCAP 4 AT COST 22,117 99,025
701094104 PARKER HANNIFIN CORP AT COST 42,140 69,105
77956H864 T ROWE PRICE EMERGIN AT COST 89,849 98,039
72369L107 PIONEER ILS INTERVAL AT COST 24,940 24,679
258620103 DOUBLELINE TOTAL RET      
02079K305 ALPHABET INC AT COST 16,068 251,442
824348106 SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO AT COST 16,809 46,785
037833100 APPLE INC AT COST 7,559 457,259
74256W584 PRINCIPAL MIDCAP FUN AT COST 223,014 354,950
46653M849 JOHCM INTERNATIONAL AT COST 288,579 290,054
57636Q104 MASTERCARD INC AT COST 25,321 85,302
G1151C101 ACCENTURE PLC      
35671D857 FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC AT COST 34,718 63,855
500754106 KRAFT HEINZ CO AT COST 33,709 36,980
464287176 ISHARES BARCLAYS TIP AT COST 89,607 75,243
40168W525 GUGGENHEIM TOTAL RET AT COST 228,445 212,699
378690820 GLENMEDE SMALL CAP E      
883556102 THERMO FISHER SCIENT AT COST 37,992 106,158
65339F101 NEXTERA ENERGY INC AT COST 21,050 30,370
46137V357 INVESCO S&P 500 EQUA AT COST 262,433 315,600
690742101 OWENS CORNING INC      
962879102 WHEATON PRECIOUS MET AT COST 30,065 37,005
46625H100 JP MORGAN CHASE & CO AT COST 76,429 114,818
52106N459 LAZARD GLOBAL LISTED AT COST 161,089 169,351
464285204 ISHARES GOLD TRUST AT COST 104,830 117,090
13321L108 CAMECO CORP AT COST 80,135 301,700
38142V845 GOLDMAN SACHS INTL E AT COST 418,809 452,393
98978V103 ZOETIS INC AT COST 24,776 59,211
92343V104 VERIZON COMMUNICATIO AT COST 16,099 18,850
64110L106 NETFLIX.COM INC      
25746U109 DOMINION ENERGY INC AT COST 18,369 11,750
27826A144 PARAMETRIC VOL RSK P AT COST 295,480 346,503
98419M100 XYLEM INC      
641224415 NEUBERGER BERMAN EME AT COST 139,648 151,206
032095101 AMPHENOL CORP AT COST 26,416 39,652
002824100 ABBOTT LABS AT COST 29,385 55,035
11135F101 BROADCOM INC AT COST 46,128 111,625
67066G104 NVIDIA CORP AT COST 54,528 198,088
594918104 MICROSOFT CORP AT COST 65,437 394,842
40056FWS0 GS FINANCE CORP      
75513E101 RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIE AT COST 27,283 52,588
957663503 WESTERN ASSET CORE P      
231021106 CUMMINS INC AT COST 35,885 35,936
665859104 NORTHERN TR CORP      
09061G101 BIOMARIN PHARMACEUTI AT COST 22,282 24,105
34959J108 FORTIVE CORP AT COST 26,232 33,134
38246G108 GOODRX HOLDINGS INC      
776696106 ROPER TECHNOLOGIES I AT COST 36,601 81,776
169656105 CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRI      
592905509 METROPOLITAN WEST T/ AT COST 222,121 197,032
955306105 WEST PHARMACEUTICAL AT COST 12,802 14,085
020002101 ALLSTATE CORP AT COST 20,475 20,997
256677105 DOLLAR GENERAL CORP AT COST 11,426 6,798
78409V104 S&P GLOBAL INC AT COST 21,628 26,431
912796XZ7 UNITED STATES TREAS      
40057KUL5 GS FINANCE CORP AT COST 200,000 234,438
892356106 TRACTOR SUPPLY CO AT COST 12,494 13,977
723787107 PIONEER NATURAL RESO AT COST 20,153 28,110
83369NUV0 SOCIETE GENERALE      
36256V783 GMO RESOURCES FUND $ AT COST 90,410 72,690
42809H107 HESS CORP AT COST 21,537 25,228
957663669 WESTERN ASSET CORE P AT COST 182,597 172,010
438516106 HONEYWELL INTERNATIO AT COST 19,620 20,971
931142103 WALMART INC AT COST 12,836 15,765
72201U638 PIMCO MORTAGE OPP & AT COST 220,274 220,040
922031786 VANGUARD LONG-TERM T AT COST 52,866 52,034
92338C103 VERALTO CORP AT COST 3,325 8,226

TY 2023 OtherDecreasesSchedule
Name:
CANDIS J STERN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
EIN:
47-7001289
Description Amount
ROUNDING 5
PY RETURN OF CAPITAL ADJ 464


TY 2023 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
CANDIS J STERN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
EIN:
47-7001289
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
INVESTMENT EXPENSES - PROCEEDS 278 278   0


TY 2023 OtherIncreasesSchedule
Name:
CANDIS J STERN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
EIN:
47-7001289
Description Amount
COST ADJ ON CY UIT SALES 262


TY 2023 TaxesSchedule
Name:
CANDIS J STERN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
EIN:
47-7001289
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
FOREIGN TAXES 1,650 1,650   0
FEDERAL ESTIMATES - PRINCIPAL 6,000 0   0
FOREIGN TAXES ON NONQUALIFIED 328 328   0