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
Ladybug Foundation Inc
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)357 S McCaslin Blvd 200
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Louisville, CO80027
A Employer identification number

82-3365292
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(303) 775-7525
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$44,358,316J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 832,469 832,469  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 -87,087
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 17,162,782
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...  
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).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 745,382 832,469  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 195,671 97,836   97,835
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 91,507 45,754   45,753
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 38,579 19,290   19,289
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
12,918 6,459   6,459
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
17,313 8,657   8,656
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
337,207 335,525   1,682
17 Interest............... 686 343   343
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
20,845 10,144   10,144
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy.............. 7,800 3,900   3,900
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 4,233 2,116   2,117
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see list of attachments
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
26,000 12,999   13,001
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 752,759 543,023   209,179
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 4,505,771 4,505,771
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 5,258,530 543,023   4,714,950
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -4,513,148
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 289,446
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............. 2,348,206 1,800,317 1,800,317
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........      
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 arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 1,268,909 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3,587,579 		3,499,905
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 10,582,293 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
4,954,902 		5,099,304
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 14,217,711 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
10,652,496 		10,169,709
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).......... 20,081,328 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
23,454,931 		23,789,081
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
15 Other assets (describe right arrow)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 48,498,447 44,450,225 44,358,316
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)   Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,407
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........   1,407
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........   44,448,818
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 48,498,447  
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 48,498,447 44,448,818
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 48,498,447 44,450,225
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
48,498,447
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-4,513,148
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3
493,226
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
44,478,525
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
5
29,707
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
44,448,818
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 EIF 84-3056474 - K1 LT CAP GAIN P 2022-01-01 2023-12-31
b VGSF 82-3365292 - K1 NET ST CAP LOSS P 2023-01-01 2023-12-31
c VGSF 82-3365292 - K1 NET LT CAP LOSS P 2022-01-01 2023-12-31
d Publicaly Traded Securities - ST P 2023-01-01 2023-12-31
e Publicily Traded Securities - LT P 2022-01-01 2023-12-31
Capital Gain Distributions P 2022-01-01 2023-12-31
(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 39,946     39,946
b     4,959 -4,959
c     98,159 -98,159
d 1,397,658   1,461,850 -64,192
e 15,357,727   15,684,901 -327,174
367,451     367,451
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       39,946
b       -4,959
c       -98,159
d       -64,192
e       -327,174
      367,451
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 -87,087
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 4,023
b All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 4,023
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 4,023
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2023 estimated tax payments and 2022 overpayment credited to 2023 6a 12,764
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b  
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 12,764
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
8  
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 8,741
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2024 estimated taxright arrow8,741 Refundedright arrow 11  
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part VI-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. right arrow$   (2) On foundation managers.right arrow$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.right arrow$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
round bullet By language in the governing instrument, or
round bullet By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument? ................
6
Yes
 
7
Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
and Part XIV..................................
7
Yes
 
8a
Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
right arrow
b
If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
8b
Yes
 
9
Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2023 or the taxable year beginning in 2023? See the instructions for Part XIII.
If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
9
 
No
10
Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
and addresses. ...............................
10
 
No
11
At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
11
 
No
12
Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
12
 
No
13
Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
13
Yes
 
Website addressright arrowladybugfound.org
14
The books are in care ofright arrowAndrea Binion CPA LLC Telephone no.right arrow (734) 925-1061

Located atright arrow2344 Mapleton AveBoulderCO ZIP+4right arrow80304
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
Form 990-PF (2023)
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
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
 
No
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........right arrow
d
Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2023? .............
1d
 
No
2
Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
a
At the end of tax year 2023, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2023?....................
2a
 
No
If "Yes," list the years right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
b
Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
2b
 
 
c
If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
3a
Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
any time during the year? ..............................
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2023 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2023.) .....................
3b
 
 
4a
Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
4a
 
No
b
Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2023? ..
4b
 
No
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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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
Cynthia Dietrich Executive Dir
40.00 		0    
357 S McCaslin Blvd Ste 200
Louisville,CO80027
Jay Christopher Hormel Director
2.00 		0    
357 S McCaslin Blvd Ste 200
Louisville,CO80027
Angela Nicole Ocone Director
2.00 		0    
357 S McCaslin Blvd Ste 200
Louisville,CO80027
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  
Form 990-PF (2023)
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)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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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
6,406,180
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
1,345,781
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
36,607,262
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
44,359,223
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
 
3
Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
3
44,359,223
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
665,388
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
43,693,835
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
2,184,692
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
2,184,692
2a
Tax on investment income for 2022 from Part V, line 5.......
2a
4,023
b
Income tax for 2022. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
4,023
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
2,180,669
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
 
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
2,180,669
6
Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
6
 
7
Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
7
2,180,669
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
4,714,950
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
1b
 
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
4,714,950
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 2,180,669
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2022:
a Enter amount for 2022 only.......  
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2022:
a From 2018......  
b From 2019...... 33,279
c From 2020...... 1,384,278
d From 2021...... 1,798,228
e From 2022...... 2,398,940
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 5,614,725
4Qualifying distributions for 2023 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 4,714,950
a Applied to 2022, but not more than line 2a  
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
(Election required—see instructions)..... 		 
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
required—see instructions)........ 		0
d Applied to 2023 distributable amount..... 2,180,669
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 2,534,281
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2023.    
(If an amount appears in column (d), the
same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6Enter the net total of each column as
indicated below:
a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 8,149,006
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
line 4b from line 2b .......... 		 
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
income for which a notice of deficiency has
been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
tax has been previously assessed...... 		 
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
—see instructions ........... 		 
e Undistributed income for 2022. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions ............. 		 
f Undistributed income for 2023. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2024 .......... 		0
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
be required - see instructions) ....... 		 
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2018 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		 
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2024.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		8,149,006
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2019.... 33,279
b Excess from 2020.... 1,384,278
c Excess from 2021.... 1,798,228
d Excess from 2022.... 2,398,940
e Excess from 2023.... 2,534,281
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 10
Part XIII
Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)
1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2023, enter the date of the ruling ...... right arrow
 
b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
income from Part I or the minimum
investment return from Part IX for each
year listed .......... 		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
(a) 2023 (b) 2022 (c) 2021 (d) 2020
         
b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........          
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
line 4 for each year listed ..... 		         
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
for active conduct of exempt activities .......... 		         
e Qualifying distributions made directly
for active conduct of exempt activities.
Subtract line 2d from line 2c .... 		         
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......          
(2) Value of assets qualifying
under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)		          
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
of minimum investment return shown in
Part IX, line 6 for each year listed .. 		         
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross
investment income (interest,
dividends, rents, payments
on securities loans (section
512(a)(5)), or royalties) .... 		         
(2) Support from general public
and 5 or more exempt
organizations as provided in
section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii).... 		         
(3) Largest amount of support
from an exempt organization		          
(4) Gross investment income          
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
Check here right arrow
aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
cAny submission deadlines:
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 11
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (continued)
3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient If recipient is an individual,
show any relationship to
any foundation manager
or substantial contributor
 Foundation
status of
recipient 		Purpose of grant or
contribution 		Amount
Name and address (home or business)
aPaid during the year
Amazon Watch


520 3rd Street Suite 108
Oakland,CA94607 		    General Operating Support, Project/Program Support 75,000
Biodynamic Demeter Alliance


PO Box 557
East Troy,WI53120 		    General Operating Support 10,000
Bionutrient Food Association


411 Sheldon Road
Barre,MA01005 		    Project/Program Support - Nutrient Variation 10,000
Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violenc


840 First Street Northeast Ste 400
Washington DC,DC20002 		    General Operating Support 50,000
Center for Biological Diversity


PO Box 710
Tucson,AZ85702 		    Project/Program Support - Defending Oceans and Environmental Health 50,000
Center for Policing Equity


8605 Santa Monica Blvd PMB 54596
West Hollywood,CA90069 		    General Operating Support 50,000
Colorado Rising for Communities


PO Box 18872
Boulder,CO80308 		    General Operating Support 300,000
Common Cause Education Fund


805 15th Street NW Suite 800
Washington DC,DC20005 		    General Operating Support 100,000
Democracy Unlimited of Humboldt Cou


PO Box 188617
Sacramento,CA95818 		    Project/Program Support - Move to Amend Education Fund 25,000
Drylands Agroecology Research Found


12191 N Foothills HWY
Longmont,CO80503 		    General Operating Support 15,000
First Nations Development Institute


2432 Main St
Longmont,CO80501 		    Project/Program Support - TLC Fund 50,000
For Good PGH


910 Braddock Avenue
Braddock,PA15104 		    General Operating Support 10,000
Go Campaign


2309 Santa Monica Blvd 437
Santa Monica,CA90404 		    General Operating Support, Project/Program Support - Various 70,306
Groundswell Fund


548 Market Street 49734
San Francisco,CA94104 		    Project/Program Support - Birth Justice Fund 50,000
Honor the Earth


PO Box 155
Ponstord,MN56575 		    Project/Program Support - Stop Line 3 50,000
ICAN Fund Inc


30 Greenwich Avenue 2D
New York,NY10011 		    General Operating Support 50,000
Indian Country Grassroots Support


913 N Orchard AveFarmington NM
Farmington,NM87401 		    Project/Program Support - Various 40,000
Indigenous Environmental Network


PO Box 485Bemidji MN 56619
Bemidji,MN56619 		    General Operating Support 50,000
Inner City Law Center


1309 E 7th StLos Angeles CA 90
Los Angeles,CA90021 		    General Operating Support 30,000
Mamatoto Village


4315 Sheriff Road NEWashington D
Washington DC,DC20019 		    General Operating Support 10,000
Michael Fields Agricultural Institu


PO Box 990East Troy WI 53120
East Troy,WI53120 		    Project/Program Support - MFAI Soil Health Collaborative 10,000
Tides Foundation


PO Box 889389
Los Angeles,CA90088 		    Project/Program Support - Movement Voter Fund's WRAPS Project 40,000
National Economic and Social Rights


90 John Street Suite 501New York
New York,NY10038 		    Project/Program Support - Advancing Health and Human Rights 10,000
Native Americans Rights Fund


250 Arapahoe Ave
Boulder,CO80302 		    General Operating Support 50,000
Ocean Voyages Institute


1709 BridgewaySausalito CA 94965
Sausalito,CA94965 		    Project/Program Support - Ocean Cleanup Program 50,000
People for the American Way Foundat


1101 15 Street NW Suite 600 Was
Washington DC,DC20005 		    General Operating Support, Project/Program Support - Various 150,000
Physicians for Social Responsibilit


617 S Olive Street Suite 1100Lo
Los Angeles,CA90014 		    Project/Program Support - Santa Susana Field Laboratory Cleanup 50,000
Public Health Institute


555 12th St Ste 600
Oakland,CA94607 		    Project/Program Support - Roots of Change 100,000
Rainforest Action Network


425 Bush Street Suite 300San Fr
San Francisco,CA94108 		    General Operating Support, Pass-Through 250,000
Red Feather Development Group


PO Box 907 Bozeman MT 59771
Bozeman,MT59771 		    General Operating Support 25,000
University of California Agricultur


2801 2nd StreetDavis CA 95618
Davis,CA95618 		    Project/Program Support - WTREX, Fire Legislation 30,000
Romero Institute


210 High Street Second FloorSan
Santa Cruz,CA95060 		    Project/Program Support - Lakota People's Law Project 50,000
Satyana Institute


PO Box 17904Boulder CO 80308
Boulder,CO80308 		    Project/Program Support - Gender Equity and Reconciliation International 25,000
Seventh Generation Fund for Indigen


PO Box 5248
Eureka,CA95502 		    General Operating Support 50,000
Stand


548 Market St Suite 74196
San Francisco,CA94104 		    Project/Program Support - Healthy Forests Program 50,000
Sun Valley Institute for Resilience


PO Box 3537Hailey ID 83333
Hailey,ID83333 		    Project/Program Support - Impact Idaho Fund 90,000
The 5 Gyres Institute


PO Box 5699Santa Monica CA 904
Santa Monica,CA90409 		    General Operating Support 50,000
The Holistic Homestead


972 Golden Gate Canyon Rd
Black Hawk,CO80422 		    General Operating Support 10,000
Surfrider Foundation


942 Calle Negocio Suite 350San C
San Clemente,CA92673 		    General Operating Support 75,000
Waipa Foundation


PO Box 1189Hanalei HI 96714
Hanalei,HI96714 		    Project/Program Support - A Shady Solution` 10,000
The Watershed Research and Training


98 Clinic Ave PO Box 356
Hayfork,CA96041 		    Project/Program Support - Various 20,000
Treepeople Inc


12601 Mulholland DrBeverly Hills
Beverly Hills,CA90210 		    General Operating Support 50,000
Wellness In The Schools


31W125thSt 5thFloor
New York,NY10027 		    General Operating Support 600,000
Wild Bear Nature Center


20 Lakeview Drive Unit 106Nederl
Nederland,CO80466 		    General Operating Support 10,000
World Central Kitchen Inc


200 Massachusetts Ave NW 7th Fl
Washington DC,DC20001 		    Project/Program Support - Various 165,000
Y on Earth Community


2021 Lee Hill DriveBoulder CO 8
Boulder,CO80302 		    General Operating Support 10,000
Abortion Care Network


1300 I Street NW Ste 400E
Washington DC,DC20005 		    Project/Program Support - Keep Our Clinics Campaign 100,000
BVM Capacity Building Institute


4751 Best Road Ste 200
Atlanta,GA30337 		    General Operating Support 100,000
Winnarainbow Inc


PO Box 9266
Berkeley,CA94709 		    Project/Program Support - Camp Lighting Truss 15,000
Environmental Working Group


1250 Eye Street NW Ste 1000
Washington DC,DC20009 		    General Operating Support 100,000
Freedom Community Clinic


3215 Telegraph Ave 101
Oakland,CA94609 		    General Operating Support 50,000
Greater Good Charities


600 University Street
Seattle,WA98101 		    Project/Program Support - Ukraine 5,000
The Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Vi


615 N Wolfe St Ste E2132
Baltimore,MD21205 		    General Operating Support 50,000
Last Prisoner Project


1312 17th St 640
Denver,CO80202 		    Project/Program Support - The Reentry Resource Program 25,000
Mendocino Land Trust Incorporated


PO Box 2058
Fort Bragg,CA95437 		    General Operating Support 5,000
MILPA


339 Melody Ln
Salinas,CA93906 		    Project/Program Support - Restoring Promise Initiative 15,000
California Desert Land Conservancy


PO Box 1544 60124 29 Palms Hwy
Joshua Tree,CA92252 		    General Operating Support 30,000
National Indian Child Welfare Assoc


5100 S Macadam Ave Ste 300
Portland,OR97239 		    Protect ICWA Campaign 100,000
National Network of Abortion Funds


9450 SW Gemini Drive PMB 16009
Beaverton,OR97008 		    General Operating Support 100,000
Play Mountain Place


6063 Hargis St
Los Angeles,CA90034 		    Project/Program Support - Scholarship Fund 5,000
Voto Latino Foundation


1704 Rhode Island Ave NW Ste 4W129
Washington DC,DC20036 		    General Operating Support 100,000
Women's Earth and Climate Action Ne


775 E Blithedale Ave 384
Mill Valley,CA94941 		    General Operating Support 25,000
Young Musicians Foundation


1044 East Jefferson Blvd Ste A
Los Angeles,CA90011 		    General Operating Support 50,000
805 UndocuFund


2471 Portola Road Suite 100
Ventura,CA93003 		    General Operating Support 35,000
Cooperative for Assistance and Reli


151 Ellis St NE
Atlanta,GA30303 		    Project/Program Support - Various 110,000
Agriculture and Land-Based Training


PO Box 6264
Salinas,CA93912 		    Project/Program Support - FEED Program 20,000
Community Alliance with Family Farm


36355 Russell Blvd
Davis,CA95616 		    General Operating Support 40,000
HEAL Food Alliance


1625 Clay St Floor 6
Oakland,CA94612 		    General Operating Support 50,000
Living Lands Trust


PO Box 358
Burlington,WI53105 		    General Operating Support 10,000
Los Angeles Waterkeeper


260 E 2nd St Ste 250
Los Angeles,CA90012 		    Project/Program Support - Transforming MWD 20,000
Naropa University


2130 Arapahoe Ave
Boulder,CO80302 		    Project/Program Support - Center for Psychedelic Studies 40,000
North Coast Opportunities


413 N State St
Ukiah,CA95482 		    Project/Program Support - Good Farm Fund 5,000
Pie Ranch


PO Box 363
Pescadero,CA94060 		    Project/Program Support - Storm Damage Recovery 30,000
Slow Money Institute


1035 Pearl St Ste 424
Boulder,CO80302 		    General Operating Support 10,000
The Playing for Change Foundation


171 Pier Ave Ste 271
Santa Monica,CA90405 		    General Operating Support, Project/Program Support - Uganda Agrofarm 125,000
Wild Farm Alliance


PO Box 2570
Watsonville,CA95077 		    General Operating Support 10,000
MCE Social Capital


5758 Geary Blvd Ste 261
San Francisco,CA94121 		    Charitable Call 465
Total .................................right arrow 3a 4,505,771
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. right arrow 3b  
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 12
Part XV-A
Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
Related or exempt
function income
(See instructions.)
1Program service revenue: (a)
Business code 		(b)
Amount 		(c)
Exclusion code 		(d)
Amount
a
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies          
2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
investments ........... 		         
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 832,469  
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 ............ 		        -87,087
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) ..   832,469 -87,087
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
745,382
(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
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.
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May the IRS discuss this return
with the preparer shown below?
See instructions.
Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date Check if self-
employed right arrow		 PTIN
Firm's name SmallBullet
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Firm's address SmallBullet


 Phone no.
Form 990-PF (2023)
Additional Data


Software ID: 23017517
Software Version: 2023v5.1


Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description

TY 2023 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
Ladybug Foundation Inc
EIN:
82-3365292
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
Accounting Fees 17,313 8,657 0 8,656

TY 2023 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
Name:
Ladybug Foundation Inc
EIN:
82-3365292
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
PDF ATTACH - STMT 8, PART II, LINE 10C 10,652,496 10,169,709

TY 2023 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
Name:
Ladybug Foundation Inc
EIN:
82-3365292
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
PDF ATTACH - STMT 7, PART II, LINE 10B 4,954,902 5,099,304

TY 2023 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
Name:
Ladybug Foundation Inc
EIN:
82-3365292
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

3,043,999
US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

2,991,197
State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


543,580
State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


508,708


TY 2023 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
Name:
Ladybug Foundation Inc
EIN:
82-3365292
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
Dirt Capital Partners 82-5003844 AT COST 418,341 418,341
Lyme Conservation Opp 82-3365292 AT COST 1,063,594 1,063,594
Ecosystem Integrity Fund 84-3056474 AT COST 766,860 766,860
Hope Credit Union 64-0865228 AT COST 1,002,335 1,002,335
Oweesta Note AT COST 1,000,000 1,000,000
Self Help Federal CU AT COST 705,752 705,752
Self Help CU AT COST 801,754 801,754
RSF Social Finance 36-4385559 AT COST 603,797 603,797
VGSF 82-3365292 AT COST 2,911,225 2,911,225
NEC FUND IV 82-3365292 AT COST 646,741 646,741
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TY 2023 LegalFeesSchedule
Name:
Ladybug Foundation Inc
EIN:
82-3365292
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
Legal Fees 12,918 6,459 0 6,459


TY 2023 OtherDecreasesSchedule
Name:
Ladybug Foundation Inc
EIN:
82-3365292
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Description Amount
K1 Ordinary Loss 29,707


TY 2023 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
Ladybug Foundation Inc
EIN:
82-3365292
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
Bank Fees 1,275 637   638
Dues & Subscriptions 782 391   391
Office Expense 2,516 1,258   1,258
Payroll Processing 988 494   494
Software 12,719 6,359   6,360
Supplies 7,720 3,860   3,860


TY 2023 OtherIncreasesSchedule
Name:
Ladybug Foundation Inc
EIN:
82-3365292
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Description Amount
K1 Net Rental Income 574


TY 2023 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
Name:
Ladybug Foundation Inc
EIN:
82-3365292
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
401K Payable   1,407


TY 2023 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
Ladybug Foundation Inc
EIN:
82-3365292
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
401k Admin Fees 1,448 724 0 724
Consulting 1,916 958 0 958
Investment Management Fees 333,843 333,843 0 0


TY 2023 TaxesSchedule
Name:
Ladybug Foundation Inc
EIN:
82-3365292
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
Income Tax 557      
Payroll Taxes 20,288 10,144   10,144