TY 2023 Form 990PF

- TIN:

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
AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE STUDY OF MAN

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 2136
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
FALLS CHURCH, VA22042

A Employer identification number

99-6001275

B Telephone number (see instructions)

(703) 241-3780

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

$1,400,326J 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	6		6	6
4	Dividends and interest from securities...	7,754		7,754	7,754
5a	Gross rents............
b	Net rental income or (loss)
6a	Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10		2,017
b	Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 227,633
7	Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...			2,017
8	Net short-term capital gain.........				3,001
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	800	800	800
12	Total. Add lines 1 through 11........	10,577		10,577	11,561
13	Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.	132,000		0	0	132,000
14	Other employee salaries and wages......
15	Pension plans, employee benefits.......
16a	Legal fees (attach schedule).........	List of Attached Documents: // Content	2,700	0	0	0
b	Accounting fees (attach schedule).......	List of Attached Documents: // Content	6,130	0	0	0
c	Other professional fees (attach schedule)....	List of Attached Documents: // Content	374	0	0	0
17	Interest...............
18	Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...	List of Attached Documents: // Content	11,058	0	0	8,710
19	Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...
20	Occupancy..............
21	Travel, conferences, and meetings.......	70,420		0	0	70,420
22	Printing and publications..........
23	Other expenses (attach schedule).......	List of Attached Documents: // Content	35,474	225	0	36,399
24	Total operating and administrative expenses.
	Add lines 13 through 23..........	258,156		225	0	247,529
25	Contributions, gifts, grants paid.......	0				0
26	Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25	258,156		225	0	247,529
27	Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a	Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements	-247,579
b	Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-)			10,352
c	Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...				11,561

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.............	15,051	22,098	22,098
	2	Savings and temporary cash investments.........	41,342
	3	Accounts receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	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
	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).......	163,782	List of Attached Documents: // Content 144,804	233,016
	c	Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......
	11	Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	12	Investments—mortgage loans.............
	13	Investments—other (attach schedule)..........	371,349	List of Attached Documents: // Content 185,341	235,212
	14	Land, buildings, and equipment: basis 912,095
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) 2,095	910,000	List of Attached Documents: // Content 910,000	910,000
	15	Other assets (describe )
	16	Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
		instructions. Also, see page 1, item I)	1,501,524	1,262,243	1,400,326
	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 )	List of Attached Documents: // Content 8,426	List of Attached Documents: // Content 16,724
	23	Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........	8,426	16,724
		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........	0	0
	27	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund	0	0
	28	Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds	1,493,098	1,245,519
	29	Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions).....	1,493,098	1,245,519
	30	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).	1,501,524	1,262,243

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

1,493,098

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

-247,579

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

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

1,245,519

Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow

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

1,245,519

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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	UBS	P	2022-06-30	2023-12-31
b	UBS	P	2023-02-17	2023-12-31
c	CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS	P
d
e

(e) Gross sales price		(g) Cost or other basis plus expense of sale	(h) Gain or (loss) (e) plus (f) minus (g)
a	49,739	46,738	3,001
b	167,857	178,878	-11,021
c	10,037		10,037
d
e

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			3,001
b			-11,021
c			10,037
d
e

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	2,017
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	3,001

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	144
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	144
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	144
6	Credits/Payments:

a	2023 estimated tax payments and 2022 overpayment credited to 2023	6a	413
b	Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source......	6b	0
c	Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)...	6c	0
d	Backup withholding erroneously withheld ..........	6d	0

7	Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d..............		7	413
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
10	Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...		10	269
11	Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2024 estimated tax269	Refunded	11	0

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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

$ 0(2) On foundation managers. right arrow

$ 0

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

on foundation managers. right arrow

$ 0

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)

VA, DC

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

Yes

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

WWW.AFSM.ORG

The books are in care of right arrow

ZAYDOON ZAID Telephone no. right arrow

(703) 241-3780

Located at right arrow

PO BOX 2136FALLS CHURCHVA ZIP+4 right arrow

22042

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

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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)

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

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

1a(5)

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

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

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

1a(6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

If "Yes," list the years right arrow

20, 20, 20, 20

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

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

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

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

20, 20, 20, 20

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Part VI-B

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

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

Yes

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

5a(1)

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

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

5a(2)

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

5a(3)

(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-)
SHARON WILEY	VP/SECY 0.00	0
15221 ROYAL CREST DRIVE HAYMARKET,VA20169	VP/SECY 0.00	0
ZAYDOON ZAID	PRESIDENT 40.00	90,000
BOX 2136 FALLS CHURCH,VA22042	PRESIDENT 40.00	90,000
HUGH SHAFER	TRUSTEE 0.00	0
8351 GREENSBORO DR MCLEAN,VA22102	TRUSTEE 0.00	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

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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	SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT	246,885
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

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

533,134

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

31,579

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

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

564,713

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

564,713

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

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

8,471

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

556,242

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

27,812

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ..........

247,529

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. .......

247,529

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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
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......
c From 2020......
d From 2021......
e From 2022......
f Total of lines 3a through e ........
4Qualifying distributions for 2023 from Part
XI, line 4: $
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)........
d Applied to 2023 distributable amount.....
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus
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
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 ..........
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 ......
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2019....
b Excess from 2020....
c Excess from 2021....
d Excess from 2022....
e Excess from 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

1972-04-28

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
	11,561	11,183	12,896	0	35,640
b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........	9,827	9,506	10,962	0	30,294
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI, line 4 for each year listed .....	247,529	243,869	153,761	89,740	734,899
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly for active conduct of exempt activities ..........	0	0	0	0	0
e Qualifying distributions made directly for active conduct of exempt activities. Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....	247,529	243,869	153,761	89,740	734,899
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......	1,400,321	1,501,658	1,923,621	1,958,637	6,784,237
(2) Value of assets qualifying under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)	932,093	925,051	961,850	977,961	3,796,955
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3 of minimum investment return shown in Part IX, line 6 for each year listed ..	18,541	24,275	34,001	2,251	79,068
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) ....					0
(2) Support from general public and 5 or more exempt organizations as provided in section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....					0
(3) Largest amount of support from an exempt organization					0
(4) Gross investment income					0

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:

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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 email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:

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

cAny submission deadlines:

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

Form 990-PF (2023)

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Part XIV

Supplementary Information (continued)

3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient	If recipient is an individual, show any relationship to any foundation manager or substantial contributor	Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
Name and address (home or business)		Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
aPaid during the year

Total ................................. 3a				0

bApproved for future payment

Total ................................. 3b				0

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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 ...........			14	6
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....			14	7,754
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......
bNot debt-financed property.....
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property
7 Other investment income .....			14	800
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............			18	2,017
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) ..		0		10,577	0

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

10,577

(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

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Software Version:

Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

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TY 2023 AccountingFeesSchedule

Name:

AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE STUDY OF MAN

EIN:

99-6001275

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ACCOUNTING FEES	6,130	0	0	0

- TIN:

TY 2023 GeneralExplanationAttachment

Name:

AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE STUDY OF MAN

EIN:

99-6001275

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
	PAGE 7, PART IX-A, SUMMARY OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES	AFSM SUMMARY OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 2023THE AFSM, THROUGH ITS PRESIDENT, DR. ZAYDOON ZAID, PARTICIPATED IN MANY SUCCESSFUL COLLABORATIONS RELATED TO CULTURAL HERITAGE IN 2023.IN JANUARY, DR. ZAID ATTENDED A MEETING IN GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, AT THE REQUEST OF THE INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR THE PROTECTION OF HERITAGE IN CONFLICT AREAS (ALIPH). ALIPH HAS PROVIDED SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO 11 PROJECTS WITHIN YEMEN. ON FEBRUARY 21, 2023, A REPATRIATION CEREMONY WAS HELD TO ANNOUNCE A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE REPUBLIC OF YEMEN GOVERNMENT AND THE SMITHSONIAN'S NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ASIAN ART. DR. ZAID, HAVING PROVIDED CONSULTANCY TO ALL PARTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PROCESS, ATTENDED THE SPECIAL CEREMONY. THIS PARTNERSHIP ALLOWED 64 OBJECTS, RECOVERED BY INVESTIGATIVE EFFORTS OF THE US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK'S US ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, AS WELL AS 13 OBJECTS, INTERCEPTED BY US CUSTOMS AND BORDER CONTROL WHILE BEING ILLEGALLY TRANSPORTED INTO THE UNITED STATES, TO ENTER SAFE STORAGE AND CARE UNDER THE CUSTODY OF THE MUSEUM. MOHAMMED AL-HADHRAMI, THE AMBASSADOR OF THE REPULIC OF YEMEN IN THE U.S. EXPRESSED GRATITUDE TO THE MUSEUM FOR CARING FOR THE OBJECTS DURING THIS TIME OF GREAT TURMOIL IN YEMEN CURRENTLY. THE MUSEUM NOW HAS THOSE OBJECTS ALONG WITH OBJECTS GIFTED TO THE MUSEUM BY THE AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE STUDY OF MAN ON DISPLAY FOR ALL VISITORS TO LEARN ABOUT AND ENJOY.DR. ZAID WAS INVITED TO AN INFORMATION MEETING ON THE SITUATION IN YEMEN IN UNESCO'S FIELDS OF COMPETENCE, ORGANIZED BY UNESCO (UNITED STATIONS EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATION). ZAYDOON ATTENDED AND PARTICIPATED IN THIS SPECIAL MEETING, HELD ON MARCH 13, 2023 IN PARIS, FRANCE. THE MEETING WAS CHAIRED BY THE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR-GENERAL FOR PRIORITY AFRICA AND EXTERNAL RELATIONS, MR. EDOUARD FIRMIN MATOKO. UNESCO PRESENTED ITS PROGRAMMATIC ACTIVITIES AND ACTIONS CARRIED OUT IN YEMEN WITH THE PRESENCE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF ALL UNESCO SECTORS AND THE PARTICIPATION OF THE FIELD OFFICES IN DOHA AND BEIRUT.THIS MEETING ACKNOWLEDGED THE EMERGENCY CONDITIONS OUTLINED IN THE NOMINATION OF THE YEMEN PROJECTS. IT ALSO ANNOUNCED THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE STATUS OF THE 11 CULTURAL HERITAGE SITES BY THE INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL ON MONUMENTS AND SITES (ICOMOS) AS WORTHY OF DESIGNATIONS BY UNESCO AS WORLD HERITAGE IN DANGER SITES. THE CONCESSION HELD BY THE AMERICAN FOUNDATION IS NOW INCLUDED IN THAT WORLD HERITAGE IN DANGER LIST.DR. ZAID MADE A RECONNAISSANCE MISSION TRIP TO YEMEN FROM MAY 11 TO JUNE 2 TO EVALUATE THE CONDITIONS AT THE SITES LINKED TO THE WORK OF THE AMERICAN FOUNDATION AND ITS COLLEAGUES. VISITS TO THE GOVERNATES OF ADEN, ABYAN, MARIB, AND HADHRAMAUT, WITH THEIR MANY ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SITES ALLOWED AN UNPRECEDENTED OPPORTUNITY TO SEE THE CONDITIONS FIRST-HAND AT THESE CRITICALLY ENDANGERED CULTURAL HERITAGE SITES. WHILE IN MARIB, DR. ZAID WAS ABLE TO VISIT THE SITE OF AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESCUE MISSION IN THE OLD CITY OF MARIB, FUNDED BY THE AMERICAN FOUNDATION. THIS SECURITY-ESCORTED VISIT WAS MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH THE LEADERSHIP OF THE GENERAL AUTHORITY FOR ANTIQUITIES AND MUSEUMS, REPRESENTED BY DR. AHMED BIN AHMED BATAEA, PROFESSOR SALEM MUHAMMAD AL-AMIRI, AND PROFESSOR MUHAMMAD AHMED AL-SAQQAF AND THEIR GOVERNATES.ON JUNE 9TH, IN CAIRO, EQYPT, DR. ZAID SERVED AS A MODERATOR FOR A WORKSHOP ON FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR DIGITAL DOCUMENTATION PROJECTS CONDUCTED AS PART OF THE FIRST REGIONAL CONFERENCE ON CULTURAL PROPERTY PROTECTION, ORGANIZED BY THE AMERICAN RESEARCH CENTER IN EGYPT (ARCE.) THE OVERALL FOCUS OF THE JUNE 7-12 EVENT CENTERED ON SUSTAINABLE DOCUMENTATION AND INVENTORIES MANAGEMENT WITH PARTICIPANTS FROM MULTIPLE NATIONS AND THEIR AFFILIATED DELEGATES IN ATTENDANCE.A SIGNIFICANT EVENT OCCURRED ON AUGUST 30, 2023, WHEN A CULTURAL PROPERTY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND YEMEN WAS FORMALLY SIGNED BY H.E. MOHAMMED AL-HADHRAMI, AMBASSADOR OF THE REPULIC OF YEMEN TO THE UNITED STATES, AND HONORABLE LEE SATTERFIELD, ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF STATE FOR EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS, AT THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN DIPLOMACY (NMAD.) DR. ZAYDOON ZAID WAS HONORED TO BE THE FIRST SPEAKER CALLED TO THE PODIUM BY MS. CLEARY, ACTING DIRECTOR OF THE NMAD, AND HIS REMARKS REFLECTED THE IMPORTANCE OF THIS GROUND-BREAKING MILESTONE.ON SEPTEMBER 8-16, ANOTHER SERIES OF EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS FOR SCHOLARS AND PROFESSIONALS FROM YEMEN WAS HELD IN AMMAN, JORDAN, FOLLOWED BY THE ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FORUM FOR SOUTH ARABIA, RENCONTRES SABEENNES XXV, HELD AT THE DEAD SEA, JORDAN ON SEPT. 17-19, 2023. THE AFSM, LED BY DR. ZAID, TOGETHER WITH CAORC, PROVIDED THE LEAD ORGANIZATION/FUNDING OF THIS CONFERENCE UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF HRH PRINCESS DANA FIRAS OF THE PETRA NATIONAL TRUST. ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED BY THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR YEMENI STUDIES, JORDANIAN DEPARTMENT OF ANTIQUITIES, PETRA NATIONAL TRUST, J.M. KAPLAN FUND, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF NAPLES LORIENTALE. ATTENDANCE FOR THE EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND THE CONFERENCE WAS AT A HIGHER LEVEL THAN PREVIOUSLY EXPERIENCED.

- TIN:

TY 2023 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule

Name:

AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE STUDY OF MAN

EIN:

99-6001275

Name of Stock	End of Year Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
UBS CORPORATE STOCK	144,804	233,016

- TIN:

TY 2023 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2

Name:

AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE STUDY OF MAN

EIN:

99-6001275

Category/ Item	Listed at Cost or FMV	Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
UBS STRUCTURED PRODUCTS	AT COST	10,000	9,260
UBS MUTUAL FUNDS- EQUITIES	AT COST	175,341	225,952

- TIN:

TY 2023 LandEtcSchedule2

Name:

AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE STUDY OF MAN

EIN:

99-6001275

Category / Item	Cost / Other Basis	Accumulated Depreciation	Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
CAMERA	2,095	2,095	0	0
100.15 ACRES OF LAND	910,000	0	910,000	910,000

- TIN:

TY 2023 LegalFeesSchedule

Name:

AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE STUDY OF MAN

EIN:

99-6001275

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
LEGAL FEES	2,700	0	0	0

- TIN:

TY 2023 OtherExpensesSchedule

Name:

AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE STUDY OF MAN

EIN:

99-6001275

Description	Revenue and Expenses per Books	Net Investment Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
WEBSITE	800	0	800
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE	2,188	0	2,188
DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS	858	0	858
INSURANCE	1,587	0	1,587
UTILITIES	6,822	0	6,822
SUPPLIES	8,408	0	8,408
BANK FEES	512	225	287
MISC	551	0	551
LAND SURVEY	0	0	0
SECURITY	0	0	0
OFFICE	477	0	1,627
HOSPITALITY	1,827	0	1,827
CONTRACTORS	5,870	0	5,870
TRANSLATORS	4,424	0	4,424
COMPUTER SERVICES	1,150	0	1,150

- TIN:

TY 2023 OtherIncomeSchedule2

Name:

AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE STUDY OF MAN

EIN:

99-6001275

Description	Revenue And Expenses Per Books	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income
UBS	800	800	800

- TIN:

TY 2023 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule

Name:

AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE STUDY OF MAN

EIN:

99-6001275

Description	Beginning of Year - Book Value	End of Year - Book Value
PAYROLL TAXES PAYABLE	3,352	3,352
DUE TO DIRECTOR	5,074	5,044
UNSETTLED YEAR END UBS TRADE	0	7,378
UBS NEGATIVE CASH	0	950

- TIN:

TY 2023 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule

Name:

AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE STUDY OF MAN

EIN:

99-6001275

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
CT CORP REGISTERED AGENT	374	0	0	0

- TIN:

TY 2023 TaxesSchedule

Name:

AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE STUDY OF MAN

EIN:

99-6001275

Category	Amount	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
PAYROLL TAXES	10,098	7,750
DC TAXES	0	0
REAL ESTATE TAX	960	960
FEDERAL TAXES PAID	0	0