TY 2023 Form 990PF

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Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation

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

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

OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Open to Public Inspection

For calendar year 2023, or tax year beginning 01-01-2023 , and ending 12-31-2023

Name of foundation
ASHAWAY CHARITABLE TRUST

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)23 BROAD STREET
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
WESTERLY, RI02891

A Employer identification number

05-6003255

B Telephone number (see instructions)

(401) 654-4815

C If exemption application is pending, check here right arrow

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

$1,339,769J Accounting method: Cash Accrual
Other (specify)
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)

	Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).)	(a) Revenue and expenses per books		(b) Net investment income	(c) Adjusted net income	(d) Disbursements for charitable purposes (cash basis only)


1	Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)
2	Check .............
3	Interest on savings and temporary cash investments
4	Dividends and interest from securities...	48,645		48,645
5a	Gross rents............
b	Net rental income or (loss)
6a	Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10		30,080
b	Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 133,435
7	Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...			30,080
8	Net short-term capital gain.........				0
9	Income modifications...........
10a	Gross sales less returns and allowances
b	Less: Cost of goods sold....
c	Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....
11	Other income (attach schedule).......	List of Attached Documents: // Content	1,349
12	Total. Add lines 1 through 11........	80,074		78,725
13	Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.	10,966		7,311		3,655
14	Other employee salaries and wages......			0	0	0
15	Pension plans, employee benefits.......			0	0
16a	Legal fees (attach schedule).........					0
b	Accounting fees (attach schedule).......	List of Attached Documents: // Content	1,100	0	0	1,100
c	Other professional fees (attach schedule)....					0
17	Interest...............					0
18	Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...	List of Attached Documents: // Content	44	44		0
19	Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...		0	0
20	Occupancy..............
21	Travel, conferences, and meetings.......			0	0
22	Printing and publications..........			0	0
23	Other expenses (attach schedule).......	List of Attached Documents: // Content	50			50
24	Total operating and administrative expenses.
	Add lines 13 through 23..........	12,160		7,355	0	4,805
25	Contributions, gifts, grants paid.......	66,500				66,500
26	Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25	78,660		7,355	0	71,305
27	Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a	Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements	1,414
b	Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-)			71,370
c	Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...				0

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.

Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2023)

Form 990-PF (2023)

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Part II		Balance Sheets	Beginning of year	End of year
Part II		Balance Sheets	(a) Book Value	(b) Book Value	(c) Fair Market Value
	1	Cash—non-interest-bearing.............
	2	Savings and temporary cash investments.........	5,871	17,523	17,523
	3	Accounts receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts		0	0
	4	Pledges receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	5	Grants receivable.................
	6	Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
		disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....
	7	Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule)
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts 0
	8	Inventories for sale or use..............
	9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........
	10a	Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)
	b	Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......	358,382	List of Attached Documents: // Content 358,493	591,714
	c	Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......	821,727	List of Attached Documents: // Content 812,162	730,532
	11	Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	12	Investments—mortgage loans.............
	13	Investments—other (attach schedule)..........			0
	14	Land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	15	Other assets (describe )
	16	Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
		instructions. Also, see page 1, item I)	1,185,980	1,188,178	1,339,769
	17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........
	18	Grants payable.................
	19	Deferred revenue.................
	20	Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons
	21	Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......
	22	Other liabilities (describe )
	23	Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........		0
		Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here
		and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
	24	Net assets without donor restrictions...........
	25	Net assets with donor restrictions............
		Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here
		and complete lines 26 through 30.
	26	Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........	1,185,980	1,188,178
	27	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund
	28	Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds
	29	Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions).....	1,185,980	1,188,178
	30	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).	1,185,980	1,188,178

Part III

Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances

Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............

1,185,980

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

1,414

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

List of Attached Documents:

// Content

869

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

1,188,263

Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow

List of Attached Documents:

// Content

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

1,188,178

Form 990-PF (2023)

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Part IV

Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income

(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate, 2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		(c) Date acquired (mo., day, yr.)	(d) Date sold (mo., day, yr.)
1 a	11. AT&T INC	2022-02-01	2023-03-17
b	6. ANALOG DEVICES INC COM	2016-05-26	2023-03-17
c	8. APPLE COMPUTER	2013-10-01	2023-03-17
d	2. BROADCOM INC	2019-05-20	2023-03-17
e	12. CISCO SYSTEMS	2020-11-03	2023-03-17
	20. COMCAST CORP-CLASS A	2014-09-18	2023-03-17
	1. DOMINION RES INC VA NEW COM	2015-06-19	2023-03-17
	1. EQUINIX INC	2016-02-17	2023-03-17
	4. J P MORGAN CHASE & CO COM	2014-11-12	2023-03-17
	1. KLA-TENCOR CORP COM	2017-03-01	2023-03-17
	1. LAUDER ESTEE COS INC CL A	2020-11-03	2023-03-17
	8. MICROSOFT CORP	2013-10-01	2023-03-17
	5. MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC-A	2020-11-03	2023-03-17
	1. PROCTER & GAMBLE CO	2019-08-30	2023-03-17
	2. RTX CORP	2019-02-08	2023-03-17
	1. S&P GLOBAL INC	2020-03-31	2023-03-17
	13. STARBUCKS CORP COM	2022-12-06	2023-03-17
	30. STARBUCKS CORP COM	2020-11-03	2023-03-17
	8. VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS COM	2016-02-17	2023-03-17
	12. WATSCO INC	2020-12-16	2023-03-17
	5. MEDTRONIC PLC	2015-02-18	2023-03-17
	3. APPLE COMPUTER	2013-10-01	2023-05-19
	2. BROADRIDGE FINANCIAL SOLUTIO	2015-04-16	2023-05-19
	13. COMCAST CORP-CLASS A	2014-09-18	2023-05-19
	5. FIDELITY NATIONAL INFO SERV	2016-01-26	2023-05-19
	2. J P MORGAN CHASE & CO COM	2022-12-06	2023-05-19
	62. J P MORGAN CHASE & CO COM	2020-11-03	2023-05-19
	2. MARSH & MCLENNAN COS INC	2020-04-07	2023-05-19
	4. MICROSOFT CORP	2013-10-01	2023-05-19
	6. MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC-A	2020-11-03	2023-05-19
	5. PNC FINANCIAL CORP	2023-03-17	2023-05-19
	27. PNC FINANCIAL CORP	2020-05-14	2023-05-19
	1. PEPSICO INC	2013-10-01	2023-05-19
	108. TRUIST FINANCIAL CORP	2023-03-17	2023-05-19
	62. TRUIST FINANCIAL CORP	2020-12-16	2023-05-19
	2. ACCENTURE PLC-CL A	2014-09-18	2023-05-19
	4. MEDTRONIC PLC	2015-02-18	2023-05-19
	25000. MORGAN STANLEY PVT BANK 2.15% 18 JUL 2023	2019-07-10	2023-07-18
	5. AMGEN INC	2014-12-18	2023-11-10
	5. APPLE COMPUTER	2013-10-01	2023-11-10
	3. AUTO DATA PROCESS	2013-10-01	2023-11-10
	6. BLACKSTONE INC	2023-05-19	2023-11-10
	6. BROADRIDGE FINANCIAL SOLUTIO	2015-04-16	2023-11-10
	3. BROADCOM INC	2019-05-20	2023-11-10
	16. CISCO SYSTEMS	2020-11-03	2023-11-10
	5. COMCAST CORP-CLASS A	2014-09-18	2023-11-10
	1. HOME DEPOT INC	2011-07-08	2023-11-10
	3. KLA-TENCOR CORP COM	2017-03-01	2023-11-10
	4. MARSH & MCLENNAN COS INC	2020-04-07	2023-11-10
	6. MICROSOFT CORP	2013-10-01	2023-11-10
	1. S&P GLOBAL INC	2020-03-31	2023-11-10
	15. TJX COS INC NEW COM	2018-06-08	2023-11-10
	2. VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS COM	2016-02-17	2023-11-10
	5. WAL MART STORES INC	2019-08-30	2023-11-10
	2. WASTE MGMT INC DEL COM	2020-04-09	2023-11-10
	3. ACCENTURE PLC-CL A	2014-09-18	2023-11-10
	4. CHUBB LTD	2016-10-13	2023-11-10
	25. DOMINION RES INC VA NEW COM	2023-05-19	2023-12-06
	89. DOMINION RES INC VA NEW COM	2021-06-14	2023-12-06
	7. LAUDER ESTEE COS INC CL A	2023-05-19	2023-12-06
	16. LAUDER ESTEE COS INC CL A	2020-11-03	2023-12-06
	160. PARAMOUNT GLOBAL-CLASS B	2023-03-17	2023-12-06
	120. PARAMOUNT GLOBAL-CLASS B	2020-11-03	2023-12-06
	40. AT&T INC	2022-02-01	2023-12-11
	12. ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC	2016-09-12	2023-12-11
	6. AMERICAN TOWER CORP	2015-12-03	2023-12-11
	2. AMGEN INC	2014-12-18	2023-12-11
	5. ANALOG DEVICES INC COM	2016-05-26	2023-12-11
	7. APPLE COMPUTER	2013-10-01	2023-12-11
	3. AUTO DATA PROCESS	2013-10-01	2023-12-11
	2. BECTON DICKINSON & CO	2014-09-18	2023-12-11
	2. BLACKROCK INC	2011-08-31	2023-12-11
	6. BLACKSTONE INC	2023-05-19	2023-12-11
	5. BROADRIDGE FINANCIAL SOLUTIO	2015-04-16	2023-12-11
	18. CVS CORP COM	2020-11-03	2023-12-11
	15. COMCAST CORP-CLASS A	2014-09-18	2023-12-11
	20. CORNING INC	2021-11-10	2023-12-11
	1. EQUINIX INC	2016-02-17	2023-12-11
	15. FIDELITY NATIONAL INFO SERV	2016-01-26	2023-12-11
	10. HASBRO INC COM	2023-11-10	2023-12-11
	3. HOME DEPOT INC	2011-07-08	2023-12-11
	3. HONEYWELL INTL INC COM	2017-05-31	2023-12-11
	35. ISHARES CORE U.S. AGGREGATE	2020-05-14	2023-12-11
	35. ISHARES INTERMEDIATE GOVERNM	2015-12-21	2023-12-11
	4. JOHNSON & JOHNSON	2003-12-15	2023-12-11
	1. KLA-TENCOR CORP COM	2017-03-01	2023-12-11
	1. LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP COM	2015-12-03	2023-12-11
	1. MARSH & MCLENNAN COS INC	2020-04-07	2023-12-11
	4. MICROSOFT CORP	2013-10-01	2023-12-11
	8. MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC-A	2020-11-03	2023-12-11
	10. NEXTERA ENERGY INC	2017-03-01	2023-12-11
	1. PEPSICO INC	2013-10-01	2023-12-11
	2. PFIZER INC	2014-09-18	2023-12-11
	1. PROCTER & GAMBLE CO	2019-08-30	2023-12-11
	2. RTX CORP	2019-02-08	2023-12-11
	2. S&P GLOBAL INC	2020-03-31	2023-12-11
	15. SCHWAB U.S. TIPS ETF	2020-11-03	2023-12-11
	2. STRYKER CORP	2020-11-03	2023-12-11
	14. SYSCO CORP	2020-03-27	2023-12-11
	4. TJX COS INC NEW COM	2018-06-08	2023-12-11
	21. VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS COM	2016-02-17	2023-12-11
	3. WASTE MGMT INC DEL COM	2020-04-09	2023-12-11
	26. AMCOR PLC	2020-11-03	2023-12-11
	3. ACCENTURE PLC-CL A	2014-09-18	2023-12-11
	12. MEDTRONIC PLC	2015-02-18	2023-12-11
	2. CHUBB LTD	2016-10-13	2023-12-11

(e) Gross sales price		(g) Cost or other basis plus expense of sale	(h) Gain or (loss) (e) plus (f) minus (g)
a	199	205	-6
b	1,112	350	762
c	1,243	139	1,104
d	1,259	544	715
e	598	443	155
	717	569	148
	55	69	-14
	696	287	409
	504	242	262
	387	91	296
	235	224	11
	2,239	268	1,971
	331	273	58
	142	121	21
	192	150	42
	333	246	87
	1,275	1,352	-77
	2,943	2,666	277
	291	404	-113
	3,539	2,126	1,413
	391	392	-1
	526	52	474
	308	108	200
	535	370	165
	285	299	-14
	278	269	9
	8,619	4,321	4,298
	360	180	180
	1,272	134	1,138
	461	327	134
	595	676	-81
	3,211	2,397	814
	192	80	112
	3,194	4,234	-1,040
	1,833	2,713	-880
	580	161	419
	358	313	45
	25,000	25,000
	1,332	836	496
	929	87	842
	686	189	497
	588	497	91
	1,061	323	738
	2,861	817	2,044
	840	591	249
	209	142	67
	291	37	254
	1,600	274	1,326
	798	361	437
	2,215	201	2,014
	392	246	146
	1,366	710	656
	71	101	-30
	830	571	259
	343	201	142
	956	241	715
	881	496	385
	1,174	1,388	-214
	4,180	6,302	-2,122
	943	1,470	-527
	2,156	3,592	-1,436
	2,478	3,169	-691
	1,858	3,613	-1,755
	674	746	-72
	1,257	496	761
	1,233	587	646
	544	335	209
	928	291	637
	1,351	122	1,229
	694	189	505
	465	225	240
	1,491	330	1,161
	676	497	179
	956	269	687
	1,358	1,072	286
	640	427	213
	583	759	-176
	791	287	504
	884	898	-14
	487	434	53
	989	110	879
	589	383	206
	3,388	4,095	-707
	3,606	3,848	-242
	618	199	419
	546	91	455
	452	216	236
	196	90	106
	1,473	134	1,339
	574	436	138
	586	325	261
	167	80	87
	57	58	-1
	146	121	25
	163	150	13
	832	492	340
	768	916	-148
	576	418	158
	1,038	710	328
	359	189	170
	803	1,060	-257
	518	301	217
	249	290	-41
	1,005	241	764
	951	940	11
	448	248	200

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			-6
b			762
c			1,104
d			715
e			155
			148
			-14
			409
			262
			296
			11
			1,971
			58
			21
			42
			87
			-77
			277
			-113
			1,413
			-1
			474
			200
			165
			-14
			9
			4,298
			180
			1,138
			134
			-81
			814
			112
			-1,040
			-880
			419
			45

			496
			842
			497
			91
			738
			2,044
			249
			67
			254
			1,326
			437
			2,014
			146
			656
			-30
			259
			142
			715
			385
			-214
			-2,122
			-527
			-1,436
			-691
			-1,755
			-72
			761
			646
			209
			637
			1,229
			505
			240
			1,161
			179
			687
			286
			213
			-176
			504
			-14
			53
			879
			206
			-707
			-242
			419
			455
			236
			106
			1,339
			138
			261
			87
			-1
			25
			13
			340
			-148
			158
			328
			170
			-257
			217
			-41
			764
			11
			200

2	Capital gain net income or (net capital loss)	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7 If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7	2	30,080
3	Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 8 ...................		3

Part V

Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)

1a	Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here and enter “N/A" on line 1.
	Date of ruling or determination letter: (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)	1	992
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	992
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	992
6	Credits/Payments:

a	2023 estimated tax payments and 2022 overpayment credited to 2023	6a	780
b	Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source......	6b	0
c	Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)...	6c	0
d	Backup withholding erroneously withheld ..........	6d

7	Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d..............		7	780
8	Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached.		8	0
9	Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......		9	212
10	Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...		10
11	Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2024 estimated tax0	Refunded	11	0

Form 990-PF (2023)

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Part VI-A

Statements Regarding Activities

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

Yes

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

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

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

If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials

published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.

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

Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:

(1) On the foundation. right arrow

$ (2) On foundation managers. right arrow

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

on foundation managers. right arrow

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

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

Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles

of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....

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

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

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

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

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

By language in the governing instrument, or

By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions

that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument? ................

Yes

Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),

and Part XIV..................................

Yes

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

If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney

General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .

Yes

Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)

or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2023 or the taxable year beginning in 2023? See the instructions for Part XIII.

If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................

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

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

At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the

meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............

Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had

advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................

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

Yes

Website address right arrow

N/A

The books are in care of right arrow

The Washington Trust Company Telephone no. right arrow

(401) 654-4815

Located at right arrow

23 BROAD STREETWESTERLYRI ZIP+4 right arrow

02891

Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here ......... right arrow

and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........ right arrow

16 At any time during calendar year 2023, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo

a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................

16 No

See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
country right arrow

Form 990-PF (2023)

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Part VI-B

Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required

File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.

Yes

During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):

(1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........

1a(1)

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

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

1a(2)

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

1a(3)

(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............

1a(4)

Yes

(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available

for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................

1a(5)

(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"

if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period

after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............

1a(6)

If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations

section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........

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

Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,

that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2023? .............

Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private

operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):

At the end of tax year 2023, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d

and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2023?....................

If "Yes," list the years right arrow

20, 20, 20, 20

Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)

(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)

to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............

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

20, 20, 20, 20

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

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

If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2023 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation

or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved

by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)

the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine

if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2023.) .....................

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

Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its

charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2023? ..

Form 990-PF (2023)

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Part VI-B

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

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

Yes

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

5a(1)

(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry

on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................

5a(2)

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

5a(3)

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

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

5a(4)

(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or

educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............

5a(5)

If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in

Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........

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

If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the

tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or

excess parachute payment during the year? .........................

Part VII

Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors

1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions

(a) Name and address	(b) Title, and average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Compensation (If not paid, enter -0-)
The Washington Trust Company	Trustee 1	10,966
23 Broad Street Westerly,RI02891	Trustee 1	10,966
Pamela Crandall	Officer 1	0
24 Laurel Street Ashaway,RI02804	Officer 1	0
Steven Crandall	Trustee 1	0
24 Laurel Street Ashaway,RI02804	Trustee 1	0

2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."


(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000	(b) Title, and average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Compensation	(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation	(e) Expense account, other allowances
NONE









Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................				0

Form 990-PF (2023)

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Part VII

Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)

3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE

Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services............. right arrow

Part VIII-A

Summary of Direct Charitable Activities

List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc.	Expenses
1


2


3


4

Part VIII-B

Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)

Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2.	Amount
1


2


All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3

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

Form 990-PF (2023)

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Part IX

Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)

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

purposes:

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

1,304,304

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

24,683

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

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

1,328,987

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

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

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

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

1,328,987

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

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

19,935

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

1,309,052

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

65,453

Part X

Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow

and do not complete this part.)

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

65,453

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

992

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

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

992

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

64,461

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

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

64,461

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

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

64,461

Part XI

Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)

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

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

71,305

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

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

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

Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:

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

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

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

71,305

Form 990-PF (2023)

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Part XII

Undistributed Income (see instructions)

		(a) Corpus	(b) Years prior to 2022	(c) 2022	(d) 2023
1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Part X, line 7					64,461
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2022:
a Enter amount for 2022 only.......				9,958
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20			0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2022:
a From 2018......	0
b From 2019......	0
c From 2020......	0
d From 2021......	0
e From 2022......	0
f Total of lines 3a through e ........		0
4Qualifying distributions for 2023 from Part
XI, line 4: $ 71,305
a Applied to 2022, but not more than line 2a				9,958
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.....					61,347
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus		0
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2023.		0			0
(If an amount appears in column (d), the same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6Enter the net total of each column as indicated below:
a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5		0
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract line 4b from line 2b ..........			0
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed income for which a notice of deficiency has been issued, or on which the section 4942(a) tax has been previously assessed......			0
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount —see instructions ...........			0
e Undistributed income for 2022. Subtract line 4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see instructions .............				0
f Undistributed income for 2023. Subtract lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must be distributed in 2024 ..........					3,114
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may be required - see instructions) .......		0
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2018 not applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...		0
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2024. Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......		0
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2019....	0
b Excess from 2020....	0
c Excess from 2021....	0
d Excess from 2022....	0
e Excess from 2023....	0

Form 990-PF (2023)

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Part XIII

Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)

1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2023, enter the date of the ruling ...... right arrow

b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section 4942(j)(3) or4942(j)(5)

2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net income from Part I or the minimum investment return from Part IX for each year listed ..........	Tax year	Prior 3 years			(e) Total
	(a) 2023	(b) 2022	(c) 2021	(d) 2020	(e) Total

b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI, line 4 for each year listed .....
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly for active conduct of exempt activities ..........
e Qualifying distributions made directly for active conduct of exempt activities. Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......
(2) Value of assets qualifying under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3 of minimum investment return shown in Part IX, line 6 for each year listed ..
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross investment income (interest, dividends, rents, payments on securities loans (section 512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....
(2) Support from general public and 5 or more exempt organizations as provided in section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....
(3) Largest amount of support from an exempt organization
(4) Gross investment income

Part XIV

Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)

1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:

aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)

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

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

aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:

Pamela Crandall
21 Winward Drive
Westerly,RI02891
(401) 348-1300

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

Informal letter to Pamela Crandall None None

cAny submission deadlines:

None None

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

None None None

Form 990-PF (2023)

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Part XIV

Supplementary Information (continued)

3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient	If recipient is an individual, show any relationship to any foundation manager or substantial contributor	Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
Name and address (home or business)		Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
aPaid during the year
St Paul's School 1789 BROAD STREET Cranston,RI02905	NONE	PUBLIC CHARITY	EDUCATION	1,000
DANA HALL School PO BOX 9010 Wellesley,MA02482	NONE	PC	OPERATIONAL	2,000
Fall River Deaconess Home 603 ROCK STREET Fall River,MA027203437	NONE	PC	UNRESTRICTED GIFT	1,000
The Gordon School 45 MAXFIELD AVENUE East Providence,RI029140000	NONE	PC	UNRESTRICTED GIFT	2,000
Memorial & Library Association of Westerly ATTN Executive Director ATTN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Westerly,RI02891	NONE	PC	OPERATIONAL	500
Audubon Society of Rhode Island 12 SANDERSON ROAD Smithfield,RI02917	NONE	PC	OPERATIONS	1,000
Ocean Community YMCA ATTN Maureen Fitzgerald CEO 95 HIGH STREET Westerly,RI02891	NONE	PC	OPERATIONS	3,000
Ashaway Free Library 15 KNIGHT STREET Ashaway,RI02804	NONE	PC	OPERATIONS	1,000
United Way of Rhode Island Inc 50 VALLEY STREET Providence,RI02909	NONE	PC	OPERATIONS	5,000
Meals on Wheels of RI Inc 70 BATH STREET Providence,RI02908	NONE	PC	OPERATIONS	3,000
Langworthy Public Library 24 SPRING STREET Hope Valley,RI02832	NONE	PC	GENERAL	500
SAVE THE BAY 100 SAVE THE BAY DRIVE PROVIDENCE,RI02905	NONE	PC	OPERATIONS	3,000
The Jonnycake Center of Westerly 23 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE Westerly,RI02891	NONE	PC	OPERATIONS	5,000
Wood River Health Services Inc 823 MAIN STREET Hope Valley,RI02832	NONE	PC	OPERATIONAL	6,000
Literacy Volunteers of Washington County PO BOX 245 Westerly,RI02891	NONE	PC	OPERATIONS	1,000
Babcock-Smith House Museum 124 GRANITE STREET Westerly,RI02891	NONE	PC	OPERATIONS	500
OCEAN COMMUNITY CHAMBER FOUNDATION 1 CHAMBER WAY WESTERLY,RI02891	NONE	PC	OPERATIONS	500
Oak Grove Cemetery Association PO BOX 27 Ashaway,RI02804	NONE	PC	CEMETARY OPERATIONS	1,000
Chorus of Westerly CHRISTOPHER FUSARO TREASURER Westerly,RI02891	NONE	PC	OPERATIONS	500
Connecticut College Fund BECKER HOUSE New London,CT063204196	NONE	PC	EDUCATIONAL	1,000
Trinity College DEVELOPMENT OFFICE Hartford,CT061063100	NONE	PC	EDUCATIONAL	1,000
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 PEQUOTSEPOS ROAD Mystic,CT06355	NONE	PC	OPERATIONS	1,000
International Tennis Hall of Fame 194 BELLEVUE AVENUE Newport,RI02840	NONE	PC	OPERATIONS	1,000
RI CENTER ASSISTING THOSE IN NEED 805 ALTON CAROLINA ROAD Carolina,RI02812	NONE	PC	OPERATIONS	3,000
Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association 203B ARCADIA ROAD Hope Valley,RI02832	NONE	PC	OPERATIONS	1,000
Westerly Land Trust PO BOX 601 Westerly,RI02891	NONE	PC	OPERATIONS	5,000
WARM Inc 56 SPRUCE STREET Westerly,RI02891	NONE	PC	GENERAL	5,000
Stand Up for Animals 33 LARRY HIRSCH LANE SUITE B Westerly,RI02891	NONE	PC	OPERATIONS	3,000
HopeHealth Attn Philanthropy 1085 NORTH MAIN STREET Providence,RI02904	NONE	PC	PALLIATIVE CARE	2,000
NATURE CONSERVANCY 159 WATERMAN STREET PROVIDENCE,RI02906	NONE	PC	OPERATIONS	5,000
Hope Valley Fire Department 996 MAIN STREET Hope Valley,RI02832	NONE	PC	GENERAL	500
Ashaway Volunteer Fire Department 213 MAIN STREET Ashaway,RI02804	NONE	PC	GENERAL	500
Total ................................. 3a				66,500

bApproved for future payment

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

Form 990-PF (2023)

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Part XV-A

Analysis of Income-Producing Activities

Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated.	Unrelated business income		Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514		(e) Related or exempt function income (See instructions.)
1Program service revenue:	(a) Business code	(b) Amount	(c) Exclusion code	(d) Amount	(e) Related or exempt function income (See instructions.)
a
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies
2 Membership dues and assessments ....
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....			14	48,645
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......
bNot debt-financed property.....
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property
7 Other investment income .....
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............			18	30,080
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory
11 Other revenue: aFEDERAL TAX REFUND			1	1,349
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) ..				80,074

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

80,074

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

Part XV-B

Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes

Line No.	Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See instructions.)

Form 990-PF (2023)

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Part XVI

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

Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?

Yes

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

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

1a(1)

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

1a(2)

Other transactions:

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

1b(1)

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

1b(2)

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

1b(3)

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

1b(4)

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

1b(5)

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

1b(6)

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

If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

(a) Line No.	(b) Amount involved	(c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization	(d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements

Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........Yes No

If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

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

Sign Here

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

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

Form 990-PF (2023)

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

- TIN:

TY 2023 AccountingFeesSchedule

Name:

ASHAWAY CHARITABLE TRUST

EIN:

05-6003255

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
TAX PREPARATION FEE (NON-ALLOC	1,100			1,100

- TIN:

TY 2023 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule

Name:

ASHAWAY CHARITABLE TRUST

EIN:

05-6003255

Name of Bond	End of Year Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT	812,162	730,532

- TIN:

TY 2023 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule

Name:

ASHAWAY CHARITABLE TRUST

EIN:

05-6003255

Name of Stock	End of Year Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT	358,493	591,714

- TIN:

TY 2023 OtherDecreasesSchedule

Name:

ASHAWAY CHARITABLE TRUST

EIN:

05-6003255

Description	Amount
MUTUAL FUND TIMING DIFFERENCE	85

- TIN:

TY 2023 OtherExpensesSchedule

Name:

ASHAWAY CHARITABLE TRUST

EIN:

05-6003255

Description	Revenue and Expenses per Books	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
OTHER ALLOCABLE EXPENSE-PRINCI	50	0		50

- TIN:

TY 2023 OtherIncomeSchedule2

Name:

ASHAWAY CHARITABLE TRUST

EIN:

05-6003255

Description	Revenue And Expenses Per Books	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income
OTHER REVENUE	1,349	0

- TIN:

TY 2023 OtherIncreasesSchedule

Name:

ASHAWAY CHARITABLE TRUST

EIN:

05-6003255

Description	Amount
RETURN OF CAPITAL	276
PURCHASED ACCRUED INTEREST	93
PRIOR YEAR REVERSAL OF GRANT	500

- TIN:

TY 2023 TaxesSchedule

Name:

ASHAWAY CHARITABLE TRUST

EIN:

05-6003255

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
FOREIGN TAXES ON QUALIFIED FOR	36	36		0
FOREIGN TAXES ON NONQUALIFIED	8	8		0