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 07-01-2023 , and ending 06-30-2024

Name of foundation
EPHRAIM BLOCK FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 0634
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
MILWAUKEE, WI532010634

A Employer identification number

43-6331011

B Telephone number (see instructions)

(314) 418-2643

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

$5,035,602J 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...	133,182		131,806
5a	Gross rents............
b	Net rental income or (loss)
6a	Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10		56,224
b	Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 864,869
7	Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...			56,224
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	58	58
12	Total. Add lines 1 through 11........	189,464		188,088
13	Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.	68,523		61,671		6,852
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	10,680	0	0	10,680
c	Other professional fees (attach schedule)....					0
17	Interest...............					0
18	Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...	List of Attached Documents: // Content	4,308	2,555		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..........	83,511		64,226	0	17,532
25	Contributions, gifts, grants paid.......	235,000				235,000
26	Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25	318,511		64,226	0	252,532
27	Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a	Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements	-129,047
b	Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-)			123,862
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.............
	2	Savings and temporary cash investments.........	11,486	49,372	49,372
	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).......	1,386,514	List of Attached Documents: // Content 1,251,753	1,710,157
	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)..........	3,191,999	List of Attached Documents: // Content 3,159,825	3,276,073
	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)	4,589,999	4,460,950	5,035,602
	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........	4,589,999	4,460,950
	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).....	4,589,999	4,460,950
	30	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).	4,589,999	4,460,950

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

4,589,999

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

-129,047

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

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

4,460,952

Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow

List of Attached Documents:

// Content

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

4,460,950

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	353. AMAZON COM INC COM		2020-12-17	2023-09-28
b	125. CATERPILLAR INC.		2022-01-13	2023-09-28
c	71. MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP		2020-12-17	2023-09-28
d	41. MASTERCARD INC		2020-12-17	2023-09-28
e	45. NVIDIA CORP		2023-02-01	2023-09-28
	621.415 ROWE T PRICE MID-CAP VALUE FD INC		2006-03-17	2023-09-28
	11863.797 TCW EMERGING MARKETS INCOME FUND		2014-10-21	2023-09-28
	27. TRANSDIGM GROUP INC		2020-12-17	2023-09-28
	39. VISA INC		2022-01-13	2023-09-28
	92. WAL MART STORES INC COM		1988-11-30	2023-09-28
	114. CHUBB LTD		2020-12-17	2023-09-28
	.3333 VERALTO CORP COM SHS		2023-02-01	2023-10-13
	49. AIRBNB INC CL A		2022-01-13	2024-04-05
	24. CONOCOPHILLIPS COM		2023-02-01	2024-04-05
	9. FACEBOOK INC A		2020-12-17	2024-04-05
	175. ISHARES RUSSELL 2000 INDEX FUND		2023-09-28	2024-04-05
	869. ISHARES RUSSELL 2000 INDEX FUND		2019-12-23	2024-04-05
	9. MASTERCARD INC		2020-04-21	2024-04-05
	9. NETFLIX.COM INC COM		2023-02-01	2024-04-05
	4325.556 NEUBERGER BERMAN EMERG MKTS EQ INSTL		2020-04-20	2024-04-05
	143.537 ROWE T PRICE MID CAP GROWTH FD INC		2020-12-18	2024-04-05
	57. VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS		2022-01-13	2024-04-05
	15. VISA INC		2022-01-13	2024-04-05
	10. CHUBB LTD		2020-12-17	2024-04-05
	13. VERALTO CORP COM SHS		2023-02-01	2024-04-29
	10245.902 BAIRD AGGREGATE BOND FD INSTL		2014-10-21	2024-06-14
	1022. ISHARES CORE U.S. AGGREGATE BOND ETF		2020-08-03	2024-06-14
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P

(e) Gross sales price		(g) Cost or other basis plus expense of sale	(h) Gain or (loss) (e) plus (f) minus (g)
a	43,500	57,187	-13,687
b	34,195	27,977	6,218
c	10,891	2,905	7,986
d	16,289	14,928	1,361
e	19,244	9,424	9,820
	18,531	15,349	3,182
	70,115	100,724	-30,609
	23,168	16,194	6,974
	9,000	8,566	434
	14,932	351	14,581
	24,204	17,502	6,702
	25	31	-6
	7,828	8,318	-490
	3,170	2,829	341
	4,656	2,474	2,182
	35,617	31,011	4,606
	176,862	157,138	19,724
	4,264	2,319	1,945
	5,618	3,257	2,361
	79,720	71,718	8,002
	15,346	16,256	-910
	2,414	3,039	-625
	4,144	3,295	849
	2,533	1,535	998
	1,239	1,215	24
	100,102	111,168	-11,066
	100,038	121,935	-21,897
			37,224
			37,224
			37,224
			37,224
			37,224
			37,224
			37,224
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			37,224
			37,224
			37,224
			37,224
			37,224
			37,224
			37,224
			37,224

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			-13,687
b			6,218
c			7,986
d			1,361
e			9,820
			3,182
			-30,609
			6,974
			434
			14,581
			6,702
			-6
			-490
			341
			2,182
			4,606
			19,724
			1,945
			2,361
			8,002
			-910
			-625
			849
			998
			24
			-11,066
			-21,897

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	56,224
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	1,722
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	1,722
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	1,722
6	Credits/Payments:

a	2023 estimated tax payments and 2022 overpayment credited to 2023	6a	2,139
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	2,139
8	Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 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.......		9
10	Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...		10	417
11	Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2024 estimated tax417	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

US BANK NA Telephone no. right arrow

(314) 418-2682

Located at right arrow

PO BOX 387ST LOUISMO ZIP+4 right arrow

63166

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)

Yes

(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
US BANK N A	TRUSTEE 1	68,523
PO BOX 0634 MILWAUKEE,WI53201	TRUSTEE 1	68,523

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

Form 990-PF (2023)

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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


2


All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3

Total. Add lines 1 through 3......................... right arrow

Form 990-PF (2023)

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

4,903,882

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

56,524

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

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

4,960,406

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

4,960,406

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

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

74,406

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

4,886,000

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

244,300

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

244,300

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

1,722

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

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

1,722

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

242,578

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

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

242,578

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

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

242,578

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 ..........

252,532

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. .......

252,532

Form 990-PF (2023)

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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					242,578
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......	25,875
c From 2020......	67,247
d From 2021......	0
e From 2022......	0
f Total of lines 3a through e ........		93,122
4Qualifying distributions for 2023 from Part
XI, line 4: $ 252,532
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.....					242,578
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus		9,954
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		103,076
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 ......		103,076
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2019....	25,875
b Excess from 2020....	67,247
c Excess from 2021....	0
d Excess from 2022....	0
e Excess from 2023....	9,954

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 e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:

ANGELA PEARSON US BANK NA
PO BOX 387
ST LOUIS,MO63166
(314) 505-8203

bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:

LETTER OF INQUIRY

cAny submission deadlines:

NONE

dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:

PROVIDING AID TO INDIGENT JEWISH PEOPLE

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)		Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
aPaid during the year
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF TENUFA BAKEHILA 1046 CORNWALL C BOCA RATAN,FL33434	NONE	PC	GENERAL OPERATING	10,000
PEF ISRAEL ENDOWMENT FUND INC 603 THIRD AVENUE-15TH FLOOR NEW YORK,NY10017	NONE	PC	GENERAL OPERATING	45,000
ISRAEL GUIDE DOG CENTER FOR THE BLIND 968 EASTON RD - SUITE H WARRINGTON,PA18976	NONE	PC	GENERAL OPERATING	20,000
JEWISH FEDERATION OF ST LOUIS 12 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR ST LOUIS,MO63146	NONE	PC	GENERAL OPERATING	50,000
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES 135 WEST 50TH ST NEW YORK,NY10020	NONE	I	SCHOLARSHIP	60,000
CROWN CENTER 2405 GRAND BLVD KANSAS CITY,MO64108	NONE	PC	GENERAL OPERATING	50,000
Total ................................. 3a				235,000

bApproved for future payment

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

Form 990-PF (2023)

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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	133,182
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	56,224
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory
11 Other revenue: aOTHER INCOME			1	58
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) ..				189,464

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

189,464

(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.)

Form 990-PF (2023)

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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.

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- TIN:

TY 2023 AccountingFeesSchedule

Name:

EPHRAIM BLOCK FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST

EIN:

43-6331011

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
TAX PREPARATION FEE (NON-ALLOC	10,680			10,680

- TIN:

TY 2023 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule

Name:

EPHRAIM BLOCK FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST

EIN:

43-6331011

Name of Stock	End of Year Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
594918104 MICROSOFT CORP	8,831	163,584
438516106 HONEYWELL INTERNATIO	32,870	32,031
91324P102 UNITED HEALTH GROUP	6,500	36,157
46625H100 J P MORGAN CHASE CO	7,489	70,386
931142103 WAL MART STORES INC	290	15,438
17275R102 CISCO SYSTEMS INC	20,246	15,678
060505104 BANK OF AMERICA CORP	15,066	46,770
717081103 PFIZER INC	40,074	20,258
20030N101 COMCAST CORP CL A	35,972	27,921
79466L302 SALESFORCE COM INC	15,043	25,196
461202103 INTUIT INC	4,298	11,173
57636Q104 MASTERCARD INC	10,904	19,411
81762P102 SERVICENOW INC	5,608	14,947
30303M102 FACEBOOK INC A	21,168	38,825
037833100 APPLE INC	77,711	127,425
57667L107 MATCH GROUP INC NEW	35,090	7,018
70450Y103 PAYPAL HOLDINGS INC	40,611	9,981
28176E108 EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES	3,698	3,972
22160K105 COSTCO WHSL CORP	9,602	22,100
023135106 AMAZON.COM INC	26,568	31,693
02079K305 ALPHABET INC CL A	27,848	58,288
217204106 COPART INC COM	17,177	30,546
78409V104 S P GLOBAL INC	5,788	8,028
375558103 GILEAD SCIENCES INC	35,908	41,715
012653101 ALBEMARLE CORP	25,651	17,862
56585A102 MARATHON PETROLEUM C	14,769	62,626
G5960L103 MEDTRONIC PLC	30,500	20,858
87612E106 TARGET CORP	19,993	17,321
G6095L109 APTIV PLC	8,207	4,648
808513105 SCHWAB CHARLES CORP	5,764	8,180
03027X100 AMERICAN TOWER CORP	41,117	35,766
H1467J104 CHUBB LTD
893641100 TRANSDIGM GROUP INC	2,999	6,388
15135B101 CENTENE CORP COM	24,471	26,122
88339J105 TRADE DESK INC THE C	18,809	19,436
855244109 STARBUCKS CORP	19,228	14,480
12572Q105 CME GROUP INC	9,983	8,650
09247X101 BLACKROCK INC	29,280	25,982
882508104 TEXAS INSTRUMENTS IN	33,265	34,237
002824100 ABBOTT LABORATORIES	26,431	20,886
009066101 AIRBNB INC CL A	11,034	9,856
65339F101 NEXTERA ENERGY INC	10,575	8,780
086516101 BEST BUY CO INC	13,947	11,548
149123101 CATERPILLAR INC	9,624	14,323
92343V104 VERIZON COMMUNICATIO	9,811	7,588
437076102 HOME DEPOT INC	40,934	36,145
98954M101 ZILLOW GROUP INC	8,891	6,981
031162100 AMGEN INC	23,335	31,557
G1151C101 ACCENTURE PLC CL A	31,852	25,790
458140100 INTEL CORP	9,407	5,203
92826C839 VISA INC	12,519	14,961
00287Y109 ABBVIE INC	19,490	22,812
00724F101 ADOBE SYS INC	11,143	16,111
007903107 ADVANCED MICRO DEVIC	10,391	19,952
032654105 ANALOG DEVICES INC	10,935	14,152
20825C104 CONOCOPHILLIPS	9,312	9,036
235851102 DANAHER CORP	9,442	9,994
502431109 L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIE	14,453	15,047
550021109 LULULEMON ATHLETICA	6,946	6,571
559222401 MAGNA INTL INC CL	18,504	11,481
609207105 MONDELEZ INTERNATION	19,971	19,567
617446448 MORGAN STANLEY	21,895	21,673
64110L106 NETFLIX.COM INC	7,238	13,498
67066G104 NVIDIA CORP	6,283	37,062
697435105 PALO ALTO NETWORKS I	10,711	22,714
90353T100 UBER TECHNOLOGIES IN	9,703	22,385
907818108 UNION PACIFIC CORP	9,132	9,955
G54950103 LINDE PLC SHS	10,864	14,042
126650100 CVS HEALTH CORPORATI	7,788	6,556
244199105 DEERE CO.	8,869	8,593
70432V102 PAYCOM SOFTWARE INC	9,003	5,006
747525103 QUALCOMM INC	9,587	17,329
911312106 UNITED PARCEL SERVIC	13,337	11,906

- TIN:

TY 2023 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2

Name:

EPHRAIM BLOCK FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST

EIN:

43-6331011

Category/ Item	Listed at Cost or FMV	Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
464287655 ISHARES RUSSELL 2000
464287226 ISHARES CORE U.S. AG	AT COST	417,897	375,952
46434G103 ISHARES CORE MSCI EM	AT COST	201,290	201,648
641224415 NEUBERGER BERMAN EME
949915482 ALLSPRING SPECIAL MI	AT COST	343,391	387,718
36381Y108 MONDRIAN INTERNATION	AT COST	219,962	224,539
524686524 CLEARBRIDGE INTERNAT	AT COST	223,196	221,631
31420B300 FEDERATED HERMES INS	AT COST	265,753	228,836
464287465 ISHARES MSCI EAFE ET	AT COST	311,911	410,998
779556109 T ROWE PRICE MID CAP	AT COST	315,533	379,045
72369L107 PIONEER ILS INTERVAL	AT COST	109,346	105,762
922908553 VANGUARD REAL ESTATE	AT COST	154,139	164,588
057071854 BAIRD AGGREGATE BOND	AT COST	180,861	161,024
149498107 CAUSEWAY EMERGING MA	AT COST	82,139	78,681
87234N765 TCW EMERGING MARKETS
77957Y106 T ROWE PRICE MID CAP
06828M876 BARON EMERGING MARKE	AT COST	73,144	75,934
464287804 ISHARES CORE S P SMA	AT COST	261,263	259,717

- TIN:

TY 2023 OtherDecreasesSchedule

Name:

EPHRAIM BLOCK FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST

EIN:

43-6331011

Description	Amount
ROUNDING	2

- TIN:

TY 2023 OtherIncomeSchedule2

Name:

EPHRAIM BLOCK FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST

EIN:

43-6331011

Description	Revenue And Expenses Per Books	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income
OTHER INCOME	58	58

- TIN:

TY 2023 TaxesSchedule

Name:

EPHRAIM BLOCK FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST

EIN:

43-6331011

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income
FOREIGN TAXES	1,597	1,597
FEDERAL ESTIMATES - PRINCIPAL	1,753	0
FOREIGN TAXES ON NONQUALIFIED	958	958