Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2023, or tax year beginning 01-01-2023 , and ending 12-31-2023
Name of foundation
THE COMMON SENSE FUND INC
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)10 GLENVILLE STREET SUITE 2
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
GREENWICH, CT06831
A Employer identification number

13-3157570
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(203) 531-7480
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$28,357,570J 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) 450,000
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 669,872 669,062  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 999,671
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 8,348,700
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 961,852
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
2,489 2,489  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 2,122,032 1,633,403  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
16,615 0   16,615
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
284,819 83,075   199,000
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
8,808 5,229   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 1,508 0   1,508
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
132,120 108,558   8,146
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 443,870 196,862   225,269
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 2,975,200 2,975,200
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 3,419,070 196,862   3,200,469
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -1,297,038
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 1,436,541
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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............. 237,016 17,513 17,513
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 463,922 4,507,748 4,507,748
3 Accounts receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
4 Pledges receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) right arrow300,000
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow0 188,588 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
300,000 		300,000
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 4,516,746 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3,413,935 		3,242,889
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 10,734,938 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
9,047,874 		13,856,743
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 1,468,018 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,287,176 		1,240,632
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).......... 5,524,454 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3,249,744 		3,226,506
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
15 Other assets (describe right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,762,820 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,775,474 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,965,539
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 24,896,502 23,599,464 28,357,570
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe right arrow)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 0 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions...........    
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 0 0
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 24,896,502 23,599,464
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 24,896,502 23,599,464
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 24,896,502 23,599,464
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
24,896,502
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-1,297,038
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
23,599,464
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
23,599,464
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES      
b NB PRIVATE MARKETS FUND II (TI), LLC P    
c SCULPTOR ACCESS LLC P    
d NB PRIVATE MARKETS FUND II (TI), LLC P    
e 500 STARTUPS II, L.P. P    
UBTI ALLOCATED INCOME P    
CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS P    
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 7,861,416   7,291,431 569,985
b     6,061 -6,061
c 471,453     471,453
d     51,537 -51,537
e 3,243     3,243
    37,819 -37,819
12,588     12,588
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       569,985
b       -6,061
c       471,453
d       -51,537
e       3,243
      -37,819
      12,588
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 2 961,852
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 19,968
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 19,968
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 19,968
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2023 estimated tax payments and 2022 overpayment credited to 2023 6a 23,325
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 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 23,325
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 3,357
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2024 estimated taxright arrow3,357 Refundedright arrow 11 0
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part VI-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. right arrow$ 0(2) On foundation managers.right arrow$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.right arrow$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
Yes
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
round bullet By language in the governing instrument, or
round bullet By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument? ................
6
Yes
 
7
Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
and Part XIV..................................
7
Yes
 
8a
Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
right arrowNY
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 instructionsClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
.................
12
Yes
 
13
Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
13
Yes
 
Website addressright arrowWWW.COMMONSENSEFUND.ORG
14
The books are in care ofright arrowERIC SCHWARTZ Telephone no.right arrow (203) 531-7480

Located atright arrow10 GLENVILLE ST 1ST FLGREENWICHCT ZIP+4right arrow06831
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)
 
No
(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
1a(5)
 
No
(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
1a(6)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
1b
 
 
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........right arrow
d
Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2023? .............
1d
 
No
2
Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
a
At the end of tax year 2023, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2023?....................
2a
 
No
If "Yes," list the years right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
b
Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
2b
 
 
c
If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
3a
Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
any time during the year? ..............................
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2023 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2023.) .....................
3b
 
 
4a
Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
4a
 
No
b
Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2023? ..
4b
 
No
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
5a
During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
Yes
No
(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........
5a(1)
 
No
(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
5a(2)
 
No
(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
5a(3)
 
No
(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
5a(4)
 
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
TED LOEWENTHAL SECRETARY
1.00 		0 0 0
10 GLENVILLE ST 1ST FL
GREENWICH,CT06831
ADLYN S LOEWENTHAL PRESIDENT
1.00 		0 0 0
10 GLENVILLE ST 1ST FL
GREENWICH,CT06831
ERIC SCHWARTZ VP/TREASURER
1.00 		0 0 0
10 GLENVILLE ST 1ST FL
GREENWICH,CT06831
DAVID SCHWARTZ TRUSTEE
1.00 		0 0 0
10 GLENVILLE ST 1ST FL
GREENWICH,CT06831
CAROLYN SCHWARTZ TRUSTEE
1.00 		0 0 0
10 GLENVILLE ST 1ST FL
GREENWICH,CT06831
DEBRA FRAM TRUSTEE
1.00 		0 0 0
10 GLENVILLE ST 1ST FL
GREENWICH,CT06831
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
ENDEAVOR GIVING LLC CONSULTING 88,163
350 WEST 24TH ST STE 6B
NEW YORK,NY10011
PONTER SOLUTIONS LLC COMPUTER SERVICES 78,030
13 W BARNEY ST
BALTIMORE,MD21230
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 arrow0
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Part IX
Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
1
Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes:
a
Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
1a
25,628,159
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
2,910,259
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
28,538,418
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
28,538,418
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
428,076
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
28,110,342
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
1,405,517
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
1,405,517
2a
Tax on investment income for 2022 from Part V, line 5.......
2a
19,968
b
Income tax for 2022. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
8,142
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
28,110
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
1,377,407
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
1,377,407
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
1,377,407
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
3,200,469
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
1b
0
2
Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes...............................
2
 
3
Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
a
Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
3a
 
b
Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
3b
 
4
Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4. .......
4
3,200,469
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 1,377,407
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...... 742,463
b From 2019...... 898,741
c From 2020...... 1,150,368
d From 2021...... 944,501
e From 2022...... 1,517,191
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 5,253,264
4Qualifying distributions for 2023 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 3,200,469
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..... 1,377,407
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 1,823,062
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 7,076,326
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) ... 		742,463
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2024.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		6,333,863
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2019.... 898,741
b Excess from 2020.... 1,150,368
c Excess from 2021.... 944,501
d Excess from 2022.... 1,517,191
e Excess from 2023.... 1,823,062
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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).)
bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
Check here right arrow
aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
cAny submission deadlines:
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
Form 990-PF (2023)
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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)
aPaid during the year

ACADIA CENTER

21 OAK STREET SUITE 202
HARTFORD,CT06106 		N/A PC TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMITTMENT TO BUILD CLEAN, LOW CARBON AND CONSUMER FRIENDLY ECONOMIES. CHARACTERIZED BY RELIABLE INFORMATION, COMPREHENSIVE ADVOCACY AND PROBLEM SOLVING THROUGH INNOVATION AND COLLABORATION. 100,000

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF YEDIDIM

16133 VENTURA BLVD
ENCINO,CA91436 		N/A PC TO SUPPORT AMERICAN FRIENDS OF YEDIDIM'S MISSION TO INCREASE AWARENESS & RAISE FUNDS FOR YEDIDIM IS ISRAEL. 93,000

ARTS IGNITE

333 W 39TH ST STE 804
NEW YORK,NY10018 		N/A PC TO SUPPORT YOUNG PEOPLE IN DISCOVERING THE JOY AND POWER OF MAKING ARTTO SHARE THEIR VOICES, TELL THEIR STORIES, AND TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES. 50,000

CAMBODIAN LIVING ARTS

202 SPRING STREET
MARION,MA02738 		N/A PC TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF CAMBODIAN LIVING ARTS TO FACILITATE THE TRANSFORMATION OF CAMBODIA THROUGH THE ARTS. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHERS TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE CAMBODIAN ARTS EMPOWER AND TRANSFORM INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES. ENCOURAGING THE GROWTH OF ARTISTS AND THE ARTS COMMUNITY, BY PROMOTING AWARENESS OF THE ARTS, AND BY ADVOCATING FOR THE ARTS WITH CULTURAL POLICYMAKERS AND MAJOR INSTITUTIONS. IN DOING SO, WE AIM TO CREATE VALUE AND UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT IT MEANS TO BE CAMBODIAN AND TO CREATE A SENSE OF UNITY AND SHARED CULTURE. WE BELIEVE THAT THROUGH CREATIVITY WE CAN EACH EXPAND OUR POTENTIAL AS HUMAN BEINGS. 75,000

CLAY ART CENTER

40 BEECH STREET
PORT CHESTER,NY10573 		N/A PC TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN ADVANCING ITS MISSION OF GROWING THE EDUCATION, EXHIBITIONS, ARTIST RESIDENCY AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS, WHICH ARE ALL FOCUSED "TO KINDLE A PASSION FOR THE CERAMIC ARTS AND TO PROVIDE A SHARING COMMUNITY FOR THAT PASSION TO FLOURISH." 60,000

CLIMATE SCIENCE LEGAL DEFENSE FUND

475 RIVERSIDE DRIVE SUITE 244
NEW YORK,NY10115 		N/A PC TO SUPPORT THE CLIMATE SCIENCE LEGAL DEFENSE FUND'S (CSLDF)MISSION TO PROTECT THE SCIENTIFIC ENDEAVOR BY PROVIDING SUPPORT AND RESOURCES TO SCIENTISTS WHO ARE THREATENED, HARASSED OR ATTACKED FOR DOING THEIR JOB. 60,000

COLAB THEATER GROUP

PO BOX 727
NEW YORK,NY10011 		N/A PC TO ENABLE THE ORGANIZATION TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES A CREATIVE AND SOCIAL OUTLET THROUGH THEATER ARTS. 75,000

COMMUNITY PARTNERS IN ACTION

10 BARTHOLOMEW AVE 3010
HARTFORD,CT06106 		N/A PC TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO PARTNER WITH THE STATE, US GOVERNMENT, PRIVATE FUNDERS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND BUSINESSES, THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF ADULTS AND YOUTH THROUGHOUT CONNECTICUT. 80,000

CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING

1049 ASYLUM AVENUE
HARTFORD,CT06105 		N/A PC TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EFFORTS TO SERVE DIVERSE COMMUNITIES WITH A MIX OF EDUCATIONAL, NEW, PUBLIC AFFAIRS, CHILDREN'S, AND ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES. 50,000

CONSERVATION LAW FOUNDATION

62 SUMMER STREET
BOSTON,MA02110 		N/A PC TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO USE LAW, ECONOMICS AND SCIENCE TO SOLVE THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS THAT THREATEN THE PEOPLE, NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITIES OF NEW ENGLAND. 45,000

GIRL BE HEARD

80 E 11TH STREET SUITE 301A
NEW YORK,NY10003 		N/A PC TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S USE OF THEATER AS A VEHICLE TO EMPOWER YOUNG WOMEN TO BECOME BRAVE, CONFIDENT, SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS LEADERS AND EXPLORE THEIR OWN CHALLENGING CIRCUMSTANCES. 30,000

GLASSROOTS

10 BLEEKER STREET
NEWARK,NJ07102 		N/A PC TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO EMPOWER NJ RESIDENTS OF ALL AGES TO THINK CREATIVELY AND REALIZE NEW VISIONS OF THEIR FUTURES THROUGH THE ART OF GLASSMAKING. RENOWNED FOR EXCELLENCE IN COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMMING, GLASSROOTS PRESENTS HIGH QUALITY, RIGOROUS, INNOVATIVE, RELEVANT, AND DIVERSE PROGRAMMING THAT BOTH REFLECTS AND EXPANDS THE COMMUNITYS INTERESTS. 92,000

GREENWICH ALLIANCE FOR EDUCATION

48 MAPLE AVE
GREENWICH,CT06830 		N/A PC TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO SUPPORTING STUDENTS IN THE GREENWICH PUBLIC SCHOOLS BY FUNDING INNOVATION, EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES, AND INSPIRING EDUCATORS. 30,000

GROUNDSWELL

540 PRESIDENT STREET SUITE 1A
BROOKLYN,NY11215 		N/A PC TO SUPPORT GROUNDSWELL'S MISSION TO BRING TOGETHER YOUTH, ARTISTS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO USE ART AS A TOOL FOR SOCIAL CHANGE, FOR A MORE JUST AND EQUITABLE WORLD. GROUNDSWELL'S PROJECTS BEAUTIFY NEIGHBORHOODS, ENGAGE YOUTH IN SOCIETAL AND PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION, AND GIVE EXPRESSION TO IDEAS AND PERSPECTIVES THAT ARE UNDERREPRESENTED IN THE PUBLIC DIALOGUE. 110,000

HARTFORD PERFORMS

75 CHARTER OAK AVE BLD 1 STE 208
HARTFORD,CT06106 		N/A PC TO SUPPORT HARTFORD PERFORMS MISSION TO BRING VISITING ARTISTS INTO HARTFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO TEACH CURRICULUM IN CREATIVE NEW WAYS. THE ORGANIZATION TAKES HARTFORD KIDS OUT TO AREA ARTS ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE THEY EXPERIENCE PROFESSIONAL DANCE, MUSIC, THEATER AND MUSEUMS. AND WE PROVIDE HARTFORD TEACHERS WITH PROFESSIONAL-LEARNING PROGRAMS THAT HELP THEM USE ART TECHNIQUES IN THEIR CLASSROOMS TO HELP KIDS LEARN AND DEVELOP. ALMOST 14,000 STUDENTS IN ALL 32 PREK-GRADE 8 PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN HARTFORD BENEFIT FROM OUR SYSTEM EACH YEAR. 75,000

INSIDE CLIMATE NEWS

16 COURT STREET 1210
BROOKLYN,NY11241 		N/A PC TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO PRODUCE CLEAR, OBJECTIVE STORIES THAT GIVE THE PUBLIC AND DECISION-MAKERS THE INFORMATION THEY NEED TO NAVIGATE THE HEAT AND EMOTION OF CLIMATE AND ENERGY DEBATES. 100,000

INTERWINE ARTS INC

532 E 87TH ST
NEW YORK,NY10128 		N/A PC TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO INSPIRE CREATIVITY, JOY, AND SELF-CONFIDENCE THROUGH FREE-FORM WEAVING FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES WITH DISABILITIES OR CHRONIC ILLNESS. 50,000

JAZZ POWER INITIATIVE

5030 BROADWAY SUITE 651
NEW YORK,NY10034 		N/A PC TO PROMOTE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, AND BUILD MORE CREATIVE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES THROUGH JAZZ MUSIC, THEATER AND DANCE EDUCATION AND PERFORMANCE. 30,000

JUSTICE DANCE PERFORMANCE

75 CHARTER OAK AVENUE BUILDING 1
SUITE 206
HARTFORD,CT06106 		N/A PC TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OF USING THE WISDOM OF THE BODY IN DANCE, SPOKEN WORD, VISUAL ART, AND SONG TO CALL ATTENTION TO PRESSING ISSUES AND MARGINALIZED PEOPLE. 75,000

MAKING BOOKS SING

340 EAST 46TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY10017 		N/A PC TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO EMPOWER CHILDREN TO EXPERIENCE THE PERFORMING ARTS AND LITERATURE AS CAPTIVATING, ACCESSIBLE VEHICLES FOR THEIR IMAGINATIONS, ARTISTIC EXPRESSION AND LEARNING. 60,000

MOTHERS OUT FRONT

PO BOX 55071 23686
BOSTON,MA02205 		N/A PC TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO BUILD A CROSS-CLASS, MULTIRACIAL, MULTIGENERATIONAL, NATIONAL COMMUNITY THAT CONNECTS MEMBERS AND PROVIDES EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND RESOURCES. 40,000

MUSIC HAVEN

PO BOX 207332
NEW HAVEN,CT06520 		N/A PC TO SUPPORT MUSIC HAVENS MISSION WHICH IS TO USE A STRING QUARTET TO BUILD A VIBRANT URBAN COMMUNITY THROUGH PERFORMANCE AND MUSIC EDUCATION THAT EMPOWERS YOUNG PEOPLE, THEIR FAMILIES, AND PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS. 75,000

NATURAL CAPITALISM SOLUTIONS

11823 N 75TH ST
LONGMONT,CO80503 		N/A PC TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO BUILD AN ECONOMY IN SERVICE TO LIFE THROUGH EDUCATION, INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS AND YOUTH EMPOWERMENT. HELP COMPANIES, COMMUNITIES AND COUNTRIES IMPLEMENT MORE REGENERATIVE PRACTICES PROFITABLY. 100,000

NEW ISRAEL FUND WASHINGTON DC

1320 19TH ST NW
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		N/A PC TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO MOBILIZE ISRAELIS TO MAKE POSITIVE, PROGRESSIVE CHANGE BY STRENGTHENING ISRAELI CIVIL SOCIETY AND FIGHTING THE INEQUALITY, INJUSTICE, AND EXTREMISM THAT DIMINISH ISRAEL. 80,000

ORCHESTRATING DREAMS

178 BENNETT AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10040 		N/A PC TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY INNOVATIVE AND ADAPTIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES AND HELP INDIVIDUALS DEVELOP A LIFELONG LOVE FOR LEARNING. DEVELOP A LIFELONG LOVE FOR LEARNING. 60,000

OUR CLIMATE EDUCATION FUND

PO BOX 221012
SEATTLE,WA98102 		N/A PC TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO MOBILIZE AND EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND ELECTED OFFICIALS ABOUT SCIENCE-BASED, EQUITABLE CLIMATE POLICY SOLUTIONS THAT BUILD A LIVABLE WORLD. 50,000

PEF ISRAEL ENDOWMENT FUND

317 MADISON AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10017 		N/A PC TO ENABLE THE ORGANIZATION'S DIRECT DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS TO SELECTED AND APPROVED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN ISRAEL. 325,000

PEOPLES ACTION FOR CLEAN ENERGY

PO BOX 134
WEST SIMSBURY,CT06092 		N/A PC TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO WORK THROUGHOUT CONNECTICUT TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF ALTERNATIVE, RENEWABLE SOURCES OF ENERGY AND ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO JOIN IN ON THE CONVERSATION 80,000

SAVE THE SOUND

900 CHAPEL STREET UPPER MEZZANINE
NEW HAVEN,CT06510 		N/A PC TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION TO FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE, SAVE ENDANGERED LANDS, PROTECT THE SOUND AND ITS RIVERS, AND WORK WITH NATURE TO RESTORE ECOSYSTEMS. 100,000

SCHWAB CHARITABLE FUND

211 MAIN STREET
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94105 		N/A PC CONTRIBUTION TO A DONOR-ADVISED FUND ACCOUNT. 150,000

SCIENCE FRIDAY INITIATIVE INC

30 BROAD STREET SUITE 801
NEW YORK,NY10004 		N/A PC TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSING TO COVERING THE OUTER REACHES OF SPACE TO THE TINIEST MICROBES IN OUR BODIES, SCIENCE FRIDAY IS THE SOURCE FOR ENTERTAINING AND EDUCATIONAL STORIES ABOUT SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND OTHER COOL STUFF. 60,000

SILVERMIND GUILD OF ARTISTS INC

1037 SILVERMINE RD
NEW CANAAN,CT08840 		N/A PC TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO FOSTER ART APPRECIATION, EDUCATION, AND THE CULTURAL GROWTH OF THE COMMUNITY. 30,000

SONGWRITING WITH INC

632 FOGG STREET SUITE 8
NASHVILLE,TN37203 		N/A PC TO TRANSFORM LIVES BY USING COLLABORATIVE SONGWRITING TO BUILD CREATIVITY, CONNECTIONS, AND STRENGTHS. 50,000

SPRING STREET CLIMATE FUND

PO BOX 24685
BROOKLYN,NY11202 		N/A PC TO SUPPORT HIGH-IMPACT POLICY CAMPAIGNS THAT CAN MAKE NEW YORK A MODEL STATE FOR CLIMATE PROGRESS. TO IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES TO WIN SCALABLE CLIMATE SOLUTIONS AND INVEST IN THE GRASSROOTS CLIMATE CAMPAIGNS THAT CAN SUCCEED. 65,000

STUTTERIN ASSOCIATION FOR THE YOUNG

247 WEST 37TH STREET 5TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10018 		N/A PC TO SUPPORT STUTTERIN ASSOCIATION FOR THE YOUNG'S MISSION TO BUILD A COMMUNITY OF ACCEPTANCE WHERE YOUNG PEOPLE WHO STUTTER GAIN CONFIDENCE AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS THROUGH SUMMER CAMP, SPEECH THERAPY, AND CREATIVE EXPRESSION. 75,000

SUSTAINABLE CT INC

83 WINDHAM ST
WILLIMANTIC,CT06226 		N/A PC TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO PROVIDE MUNICIPALITIES WITH A MENU OF COORDINATED, VOLUNTARY ACTIONS, TO CONTINUALLY BECOME MORE SUSTAINABLE; TO PROVIDE RESOURCES AND TOOLS TO ASSIST MUNICIPALITIES IN IMPLEMENTING SUSTAINABILITY ACTIONS AND ADVANCING THEIR PROGRAMS FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL RESIDENTS; AND TO CERTIFY AND RECOGNIZE MUNICIPALITIES FOR THEIR ONGOING SUSTAINABILITY ACHIEVEMENTS. 100,000

THE CONNECTICUT NEWS PROJECT INC

1049 ASYLUM AVENUE
HARTFORD,CT06105 		N/A PC TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PRODUCE ORIGINAL, IN-DEPTH, NON-PARTISAN JOURNALISM THAT INFORMS CONNECTICUT RESIDENTS ABOUT THE IMPACT OF PUBLIC POLICY, HOLDS GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABLE, AND AMPLIFIES DIVERSE VOICES AND PERSPECTIVES. ADVANCING THIS MISSION RESULTS IN MORE INFORMED AND POLITICALLY ENGAGED RESIDENTS, GREATER TRANSPARENCY IN POLICY-MAKING, AND A STRONGER DEMOCRACY. 35,000

THE HESCHEL CENTER FOR SUSTAINABILITY

PO BOX 57344
TEL AVIV   6157301
IS 		N/A PC TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE HESCHEL CENTER SUSTAINABILITY IN ISRAEL IN THEIR WORK TO BUILD AND STRENGTHEN THE RAPIDLY GROWING SUSTAINAILITY MOVEMENT IN ISRAEL. 100,000

UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTISTS

2 BRATTLE SQUARE
CAMBRIDGE,MA02138 		N/A PC TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTISTS TO PUT RIGOROUS, INDEPENDENT SCIENCE TO WORK TO SOLVE OUR PLANET'S MOST PRESSING PROBLEMS. JOINING WITH CITIZENS ACROSS THE COUNTRY BY COMBINING TECHNICAL ANALYSIS AND EFFECTIVE ADVOCACY TO CREATE INNOVATIVE, PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS FOR A HEALTHY, SAFE, AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURE. 60,000

WNYC

160 VARICK STREET
NEW YORK,NY10013 		N/A PC TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO MAKE THE MIND MORE CURIOUS, THE HEART MORE OPEN AND THE SPIRIT MORE JOYFUL THROUGH EXCELLENT AUDIO PROGRAMMING THAT IS DEEPLY ROOTED IN NEW YORK. 200
Total .................................right arrow 3a 2,975,200
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. right arrow 3b 0
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 12
Part XV-A
Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
Related or exempt
function income
(See instructions.)
1Program service revenue: (a)
Business code 		(b)
Amount 		(c)
Exclusion code 		(d)
Amount
a
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies          
2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
investments ........... 		         
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 669,872  
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......          
bNot debt-financed property.....          
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
7 Other investment income .....     14 2,489  
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory ............ 		  37,819 18 961,852  
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) .. 37,819 1,634,213 0
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
1,672,032
(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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Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
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Schedule B
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

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Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Name of the organization
THE COMMON SENSE FUND INC
 
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13-3157570
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Section:
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Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
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Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023) Page 2
Name of organization
THE COMMON SENSE FUND INC
  		Employer identification number
13-3157570
Part I
Contributors
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
1
1994 LLC
 
10 GLENVILLE STREET SUITE 2
 
GREENWICH, CT06831

$ 450,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Page 3
Name of organization
THE COMMON SENSE FUND INC
  		Employer identification number

13-3157570
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Page 4
Name of organization
THE COMMON SENSE FUND INC
  		Employer identification number

13-3157570
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Additional Data


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TY 2023 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
THE COMMON SENSE FUND INC
EIN:
13-3157570
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
RETURN PREPARATION AND TAX COMPLIANCE 16,615 0   16,615

TY 2023 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
Name:
THE COMMON SENSE FUND INC
EIN:
13-3157570
Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
CORPORATE BONDS-INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPED BONDS 140,147 132,711
CORPORATE BONDS-INVESTMENT GRADE TAXABLE 1,147,029 1,107,921

TY 2023 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
Name:
THE COMMON SENSE FUND INC
EIN:
13-3157570
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
CORPORATE STOCK-LARGE CAP 5,943,775 9,248,564
CORPORATE STOCK-MID CAP 1,673,835 2,446,842
CORPORATE STOCK-SMALL CAP 454,389 868,892
CORPORATE STOCK-INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPED 708,228 1,030,701
CORPORATE STOCK-EMERGING MARKETS 267,647 261,744

TY 2023 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
Name:
THE COMMON SENSE FUND INC
EIN:
13-3157570
US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

2,500,172
US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

2,345,669
State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


913,763
State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


897,220


TY 2023 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
Name:
THE COMMON SENSE FUND INC
EIN:
13-3157570
Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
500 STARTUPS II LP AT COST 301,164 627,467
BRANT POINT INTERNATIONAL AT COST 2,700,000 2,343,015
MUTUAL FUNDS AT COST 48,580 56,024
ENDURING PLANET INC. AT COST 200,000 200,000

TY 2023 OtherAssetsSchedule
Name:
THE COMMON SENSE FUND INC
EIN:
13-3157570
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
INVESTMENT IN LIFE INSURANCE 1,760,958 1,760,958 1,951,023
DIVIDENDS AND INTEREST REC. 1,862 14,516 14,516


TY 2023 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
THE COMMON SENSE FUND INC
EIN:
13-3157570
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
NYS FILING FEES 750 0   750
DUES & MEMBERSHIPS 2,575 0   2,575
OFFICE SUPPLIES & EXPENSE 4,821 0   4,821
LOSSES FROM K-1 SCHEDULES 82,850 92,385   0
DEDUCTIONS FROM K-1 SCHEDULES 41,114 16,163   0
MISCELLANEOUS 10 10   0


TY 2023 OtherIncomeSchedule2
Name:
THE COMMON SENSE FUND INC
EIN:
13-3157570
Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
OTHER INCOME 2,489 2,489 0


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TY 2023 OtherNotesLoansRcvblLongSch
Name:
THE COMMON SENSE FUND INC
EIN:
13-3157570

Borrower's Name Relationship to Insider Original Amount of Loan Balance Due Date of Note Maturity Date Repayment Terms Interest Rate Security Provided by Borrower Purpose of Loan Description of Lender Consideration Consideration FMV
ENDURING CLIMATE FUND 1 LLC NONE 300,000 300,000 2022-04 2027-04 INT. PAID ON THE LAST BUSINESS DAY OF EACH CALENDAR YEAR, PRIN. DUE 4/8/27 1000.0000000000 % NONE PROVIDING DEBT FUNDING TO NEW CLIMATE ECONOMY COMPANIES. CASH 300,000

TY 2023 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
THE COMMON SENSE FUND INC
EIN:
13-3157570
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
PHILANTHROPIC CONSULTING 120,970 0   120,970
INVESTMENT FEES 85,819 83,075   0
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 78,030 0   78,030


TY 2023 TaxesSchedule
Name:
THE COMMON SENSE FUND INC
EIN:
13-3157570
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
FEDERAL EXCISE TAXES 3,579 0   0
FOREIGN TAX 5,229 5,229   0