Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2023, or tax year beginning 04-01-2023 , and ending 03-31-2024
Name of foundation
THE ROBERT F STOICOFIRSTFED CHARITABLE
FOUNDATION
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 438
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
SWANSEA, MA02777
A Employer identification number

04-3343529
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(508) 235-1368
C right arrow
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. right arrow
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... right arrow
E right arrow
H Check type of organization:
F right arrow
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)right arrow$26,899,154J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 824,449 824,449  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10  
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a  
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 0
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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3 3  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 824,452 824,452  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 189,983 58,730   131,253
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 33,761 2,873   30,888
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
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44,550 0   44,550
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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1,961 0   1,961
17 Interest............... 1,612 0   1,612
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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107,299 4,933   10,167
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 429 0  
20 Occupancy.............. 17,250 0   17,250
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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25,314 0   25,314
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 422,159 66,536   262,995
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 910,762 910,762
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 1,332,921 66,536   1,173,757
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -508,469
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 757,916
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 2
Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 27,854 100,643 100,643
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 232,285    
3 Accounts receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
4 Pledges receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges.......... 5,375 16,574 16,574
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 13,679,681 Click to see attachment
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15,441,329 		15,441,329
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 20 Click to see attachment
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20 		20
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 9,265,012 Click to see attachment
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11,322,531 		11,322,531
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow43,614
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow35,701 8,341 7,913 7,913
15 Other assets (describe right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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0 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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10,144 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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10,144
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 23,218,568 26,899,154 26,899,154
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 49,487 51,257
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......   309,557
22 Other liabilities (describe right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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78,207 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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170,407
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 127,694 531,221
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions........... 23,090,874 26,367,933
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
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)..... 23,090,874 26,367,933
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 23,218,568 26,899,154
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
23,090,874
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-508,469
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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3
3,785,528
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
26,367,933
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
26,367,933
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1a
b
c
d
e
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a
b
c
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
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2  
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here right arrow and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions) 1 10,535
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 10,535
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 10,535
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2023 estimated tax payments and 2022 overpayment credited to 2023 6a 13,647
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 13,647
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......right arrow 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...right arrow 10 3,112
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2024 estimated taxright arrow3,112 Refundedright arrow 11 0
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part VI-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. right arrow$ 0(2) On foundation managers.right arrow$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.right arrow$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
round bullet By language in the governing instrument, or
round bullet By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument? ................
6
Yes
 
7
Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
and Part XIV..................................
7
Yes
 
8a
Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
right arrowMA, DE
b
If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
8b
Yes
 
9
Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2023 or the taxable year beginning in 2023? See the instructions for Part XIII.
If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
9
 
No
10
Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
and addresses. ...............................
10
 
No
11
At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
11
 
No
12
Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
12
 
No
13
Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
13
Yes
 
Website addressright arrowWWW.STOICOFIRSTFED.ORG
14
The books are in care ofright arrowROBERT F STOICO Telephone no.right arrow (508) 235-1368

Located atright arrowPO BOX 438SWANSEAMA ZIP+4right arrow02777
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........right arrow
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........right arrow
15
 
16 At any time during calendar year 2023, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
16   No
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
country right arrow
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
Yes
No
1a
During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
(1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
a disqualified person? ..............................
1a(2)
 
No
(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
1a(3)
Yes
 
(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)
 
No
(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
1a(6)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
1b
 
No
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........right arrow
d
Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2023? .............
1d
 
No
2
Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
a
At the end of tax year 2023, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2023?....................
2a
 
No
If "Yes," list the years right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
b
Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
2b
 
 
c
If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
3a
Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
any time during the year? ..............................
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2023 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2023.) .....................
3b
 
 
4a
Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
4a
 
No
b
Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2023? ..
4b
 
No
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
5a
During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
Yes
No
(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........
5a(1)
 
No
(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
5a(2)
 
No
(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
5a(3)
 
No
(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
5a(4)
 
No
(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
5a(5)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
5b
 
 
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........right arrow
d
If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................
5d
 
 
If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
6a
Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
a personal benefit contract? .............................
6a
 
No
b
Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
6b
 
No
If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
7a
At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....
7b
 
 
8
Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
excess parachute payment during the year? .........................
8
 
No
Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors
1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
(a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation
 (If not paid, enter
-0-) 		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
other allowances
ROBERT F STOICO PRESIDENT/TREASURER/CHAIRMAN/DIRECTOR
35.00 		117,459 0 0
PO BOX 438
SWANSEA,MA02777
ANTHONY SYLVIA DIRECTOR
1.00 		0 0 0
PO BOX 438
SWANSEA,MA02777
RICHARD W CEDERBERG DIRECTOR
1.00 		0 0 0
PO BOX 438
SWANSEA,MA02777
DR PAUL RAYMOND DIRECTOR
1.00 		0 0 0
PO BOX 438
SWANSEA,MA02777
CECILIA R VIVEIROS CORP SECRETARY/EXEC DIRECTOR
35.00 		72,524 0 0
PO BOX 438
SWANSEA,MA02777
JOHN VARAO DIRECTOR
1.00 		0 0 0
PO BOX 438
SWANSEA,MA02777
2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
employee benefit
plans and deferred
compensation 		(e) Expense account,
other allowances
NONE
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................right arrow 0
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Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)
3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right arrow0
Part VIII-A
Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
1  
2  
3  
4  
Part VIII-B
Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
1 N/A 0
2  
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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0
Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................right arrow0
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Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part IX
Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
1
Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes:
a
Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
1a
23,810,887
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
137,983
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
23,948,870
e
Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
1e
0
2
Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
2
0
3
Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
3
23,948,870
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
359,233
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
23,589,637
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
1,179,482
Part X
Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
1
Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................
1
1,179,482
2a
Tax on investment income for 2022 from Part V, line 5.......
2a
10,535
b
Income tax for 2022. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
10,535
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
1,168,947
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
1,168,947
6
Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
6
0
7
Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
7
1,168,947
Part XI
Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
1
Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
a
Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
1a
1,173,757
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
1b
0
2
Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes...............................
2
 
3
Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
a
Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
3a
 
b
Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
3b
 
4
Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4. .......
4
1,173,757
Form 990-PF (2023)
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 1,168,947
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2022:
a Enter amount for 2022 only....... 82,320
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20 0
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 ........ 0
4Qualifying distributions for 2023 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 1,173,757
a Applied to 2022, but not more than line 2a 82,320
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
(Election required—see instructions)..... 		0
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
required—see instructions)........ 		0
d Applied to 2023 distributable amount..... 1,091,437
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 .......... 		77,510
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....  
b Excess from 2020....  
c Excess from 2021....  
d Excess from 2022....  
e Excess from 2023....  
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 10
Part XIII
Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)
1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2023, enter the date of the ruling ...... right arrow
 
b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
income from Part I or the minimum
investment return from Part IX for each
year listed .......... 		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
(a) 2023 (b) 2022 (c) 2021 (d) 2020
         
b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........          
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
line 4 for each year listed ..... 		         
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
for active conduct of exempt activities .......... 		         
e Qualifying distributions made directly
for active conduct of exempt activities.
Subtract line 2d from line 2c .... 		         
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......          
(2) Value of assets qualifying
under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)		          
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
of minimum investment return shown in
Part IX, line 6 for each year listed .. 		         
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross
investment income (interest,
dividends, rents, payments
on securities loans (section
512(a)(5)), or royalties) .... 		         
(2) Support from general public
and 5 or more exempt
organizations as provided in
section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii).... 		         
(3) Largest amount of support
from an exempt organization		          
(4) Gross investment income          
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
Check here right arrow
aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
ROBERT F STOICO
PO BOX 438
SWANSEA,MA02777
(508) 235-1368
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST OR CHARITY'S OWN GRANT PROPOSAL. COPY OF IRS DETERMINATION LETTER MUST BE PROVIDED.
cAny submission deadlines:
APPLICATIONS OR GRANT PROPOSALS MAY BE SUBMITTED THROUGH-OUT THE YEAR
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
QUALIFIED 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES THAT SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION TO PROVIDE GRANTS IN SUPPORT OF EXPANDING HOME OWNERSHIP AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE COMMUNITIES SERVED BY THE FOUNDATION.
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 11
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (continued)
3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient If recipient is an individual,
show any relationship to
any foundation manager
or substantial contributor
 Foundation
status of
recipient 		Purpose of grant or
contribution 		Amount
Name and address (home or business)
aPaid during the year

AMOS HOUSE

460 PINE ST
PROVIDENCE,RI029071358 		NOT RELATED PC EXEMPT PURPOSE 2,000

ATTLEBORO COUNCIL OF CURCHES

95 PINE ST 10
ATTLEBORO,MA02703 		NOT RELATED PC EXEMPT PURPOSE 2,000

ATTLEBORO SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

89 N MAIN ST
ATTLEBORO,MA02703 		NOT RELATED PC EXEMPT PURPOSE 1,000

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF METRO SOUTH

19 COURT ST
TAUNTON,MA02780 		NOT RELATED PC EXEMPT PURPOSE 150,000

BRISTOL COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUND

777 ELSBREE ST ROOM D118
FALL RIVER,MA02723 		NOT RELATED PC EXEMPT PURPOSE 100,000

CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES

1600 BAY STREET
FALL RIVER,MA02724 		NOT RELATED PC EXEMPT PURPOSE 7,000

CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER OF BRISTOL COUNTY

58 ARCH STREET
FALL RIVER,MA02724 		NOT RELATED PC EXEMPT PURPOSE 2,500

COACHING4CHANGE

427 WINTHROP ST
TAUNTON,MA02780 		NOT RELATED PC EXEMPT PURPOSE 5,000

COMMUNITY MUSICWORKS

1392 WESTMINSTER ST
PROVIDENCE,RI02909 		NOT RELATED PC EXEMPT PURPOSE 1,000

DURFEE PARENTS ADVISORY COUNCIL

460 ELSBREE STREET
FALL RIVER,MA02720 		NOT RELATED PC EXEMPT PURPOSE 150

EAST BAY COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS

100 BULLOCKS POINT AVE
RIVERSIDE,RI02915 		NOT RELATED PC EXEMPT PURPOSE 2,000

FALL RIVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY

451 ROCK ST
FALL RIVER,MA02720 		NOT RELATED PC EXEMPT PURPOSE 60,000

FALL RIVER SONS OF ITALY

486 BEDFORD ST
FALL RIVER,MA02724 		NOT RELATED PC EXEMPT PURPOSE 500

FALLEN OFFICERS MEMORIAL TRUST OF THE FALL RIVER POLICE

11 MOHAWK DR
S DARTMOUTH,MA027481214 		NOT RELATED PC EXEMPT PURPOSE 5,000

FOUNDATION TO ADVANCE CATHOLIC EDUC

450 HIGHLAND AVENUE
FALL RIVER,MA02720 		NOT RELATED PC EXEMPT PURPOSE 3,000

HORACE MANN EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATES INC

8 FORGE PKWY
FRANKLIN,MA02038 		NOT RELATED PC EXEMPT PURPOSE 11,370

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF SOUTHERN MASSACHUSETTS

128 UNION ST
NEW BEDFORD,MA02740 		NOT RELATED PC EXEMPT PURPOSE 15,000

MERCY MEALS AND MORE

634 PURCHASE ST
NEW BEDFORD,MA02740 		NOT RELATED PC EXEMPT PURPOSE 2,000

MY BROTHERS KEEPER

PO BOX 70273
NO DARTMOUTH,MA02747 		NOT RELATED PC EXEMPT PURPOSE 2,000

NATIVITY PREP SCHOOL

66 SPRING ST
NEW BEDFORD,MA02740 		NOT RELATED PC EXEMPT PURPOSE 10,000

OLD COLONY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

9 WASHINGTON ST
ATTLEBORO,MA02760 		NOT RELATED PC EXEMPT PURPOSE 7,500

OUR DAILY BREAD SOUP KITCHEN

111 HIGH ST
TAUNTON,MA02780 		NOT RELATED PC EXEMPT PURPOSE 15,000

OUR SISTER'S SCHOOL INC

145 BROWNELL AVE
NEW BEDFORD,MA02740 		NOT RELATED PC EXEMPT PURPOSE 7,500

PRINCE HENRY SOCIETY OF MA

PO BOX 6726
NEW BEDFORD,MA02742 		NOT RELATED PC EXEMPT PURPOSE 1,000

PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

220 WEYBOSSET ST
PROVIDENCE,RI02903 		NOT RELATED PC EXEMPT PURPOSE 30,000

RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY FOOD BANK

200 NIANTIC AVE
PROVIDENCE,RI02907 		NOT RELATED PC EXEMPT PURPOSE 9,500

SAINT VINCENT'S SERVICES

2425 HIGHLAND AVE
FALL RIVER,MA027204508 		NOT RELATED PC EXEMPT PURPOSE 300

SALVATION ARMY OF BROCKTON

87 WESTGATE DR
BROCKTON,MA02301 		NOT RELATED PC EXEMPT PURPOSE 2,000

SALVATION ARMY OF FALL RIVER

290 BEDFORD ST
FALL RIVER,MA02720 		NOT RELATED PC EXEMPT PURPOSE 2,000

SALVATION ARMY OF NEW BEDFORD

619 PURCHASE ST
NEW BEDFORD,MA02740 		NOT RELATED PC EXEMPT PURPOSE 2,000

SAMARITAN HOUSE

59 INGELL ST
TAUNTON,MA02780 		NOT RELATED PC EXEMPT PURPOSE 2,000

SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE CORP

680 CENTRE ST
BROCKTON,MA02302 		NOT RELATED PC EXEMPT PURPOSE 400,000

SOJOURNER HOUSE

5907 PENN AVE SUITE 220
PITTSBURGH,PA15206 		NOT RELATED PC EXEMPT PURPOSE 5,000

SPECIAL OLYMPICS RHODE ISLAND

370 GEORGE WASHINGTON HWY 1
SMITHFIELD,RI02917 		NOT RELATED PC EXEMPT PURPOSE 5,000

STAR KIDS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

PO BOX 6214
MIDDLETOWN,RI02842 		NOT RELATED PC EXEMPT PURPOSE 9,500

STEPPINGSTONE INC

522 NORTH MAIN ST
FALL RIVER,MA02720 		NOT RELATED PC EXEMPT PURPOSE 14,000

SWANSEA POLICE PATROL ASSN

81 MAIN STREET
SWANSEA,MA02777 		NOT RELATED PC EXEMPT PURPOSE 250

THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF GREATER FALL RIVER INC

441 NORTH MAIN STREET
FALL RIVER,MA027202448 		NOT RELATED PC EXEMPT PURPOSE 1,000

UNITED WAY OF GREATER FALL RIVER

30 BEDFORD ST
FALL RIVER,MA02720 		NOT RELATED PC EXEMPT PURPOSE 2,500

VETERANS TRANSITION HOUSE

344 COUNTY ST
NEW BEDFORD,MA02740 		NOT RELATED PC EXEMPT PURPOSE 2,000

YMCA OF SOUTHEASTERN MA

25 S WATER ST
NEW BEDFORD,MA02740 		NOT RELATED PC EXEMPT PURPOSE 11,192
Total .................................right arrow 3a 910,762
bApproved for future payment

PEOPLE INCORPORATED
1 FATHER DEVALLES BLVD SUITE 401
FALL RIVER,MA02723 		NOT RELATED PC EXEMPT PURPOSE 50,000

SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE CORP
680 CENTRE ST
BROCKTON,MA02302 		NOT RELATED PC EXEMPT PURPOSE 200,000
Total ................................. right arrow 3b 250,000
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 12
Part XV-A
Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
Related or exempt
function income
(See instructions.)
1Program service revenue: (a)
Business code 		(b)
Amount 		(c)
Exclusion code 		(d)
Amount
a
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies          
2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
investments ........... 		         
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 824,449  
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 ............ 		         
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
11 Other revenue:
aCASH IN LIEU 		    14 3  
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) .. 0 824,452 0
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
824,452
(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
Part XV-B
Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
Line No.
DownArrow 		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to
the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
instructions.)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 13
Part XVI
Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
1
Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
Yes
No
a
Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
(1) Cash...................................
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Other assets.................................
1a(2)
 
No
b
Other transactions:
(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
1b(1)
 
No
(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
1b(2)
 
No
(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
1b(3)
 
No
(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
1b(4)
 
No
(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
1b(5)
 
No
(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
1b(6)
 
No
c
Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
1c
 
No
d
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
(a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
2a
Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
b
If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
Sign Here
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
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May the IRS discuss this return
with the preparer shown below?
See instructions.
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Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date Check if self-
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TY 2023 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
THE ROBERT F STOICOFIRSTFED CHARITABLE
 
FOUNDATION
EIN:
04-3343529
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
WOLF & COMPANY, P.C. 34,250 0   34,250
THE TAX CONSULTANTS 10,300 0   10,300

TY 2023 AllOthProgRltdInvestmentsSch
Name:
THE ROBERT F STOICOFIRSTFED CHARITABLE
 
FOUNDATION
EIN:
04-3343529
Category Amount
NONE 0

TY 2023 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
Name:
THE ROBERT F STOICOFIRSTFED CHARITABLE
 
FOUNDATION
EIN:
04-3343529
Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
CORPORATE BONDS 20 20

TY 2023 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
Name:
THE ROBERT F STOICOFIRSTFED CHARITABLE
 
FOUNDATION
EIN:
04-3343529
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
CORPORATE STOCKS 8,835,837 8,835,837
WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORP 6,605,492 6,605,492

TY 2023 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
Name:
THE ROBERT F STOICOFIRSTFED CHARITABLE
 
FOUNDATION
EIN:
04-3343529
Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
MUTUAL FUNDS FMV 11,322,531 11,322,531

TY 2023 OtherAssetsSchedule
Name:
THE ROBERT F STOICOFIRSTFED CHARITABLE
 
FOUNDATION
EIN:
04-3343529
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
DUE FROM MA FMLA/DOR   10,144 10,144


TY 2023 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
THE ROBERT F STOICOFIRSTFED CHARITABLE
 
FOUNDATION
EIN:
04-3343529
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
OFFICE EXPENSES 1,762 0   1,762
POSTAGE 821 0   821
INSURANCE EXPENSES 8,045 0   8,045
IT & WEB DESIGN 8,920 0   8,920
TELEPHONE 2,380 0   2,380
SOFTWARE 135 0   135
DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 540 0   540
LICENCES & PERMITS 110 0   110
UTILITIES 2,101 0   2,101
STATE FILING FEE 500 0   500


TY 2023 OtherIncomeSchedule2
Name:
THE ROBERT F STOICOFIRSTFED CHARITABLE
 
FOUNDATION
EIN:
04-3343529
Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
CASH IN LIEU 3 3 3


TY 2023 OtherIncreasesSchedule
Name:
THE ROBERT F STOICOFIRSTFED CHARITABLE
 
FOUNDATION
EIN:
04-3343529
Description Amount
UNREALIZED G/L INVESTMENTS 3,785,528


TY 2023 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
Name:
THE ROBERT F STOICOFIRSTFED CHARITABLE
 
FOUNDATION
EIN:
04-3343529
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY 78,207 170,407


TY 2023 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
THE ROBERT F STOICOFIRSTFED CHARITABLE
 
FOUNDATION
EIN:
04-3343529
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
CT CORPORATION 796 0   796
PAYROLL EXPRESS 1,165 0   1,165


TY 2023 TaxesSchedule
Name:
THE ROBERT F STOICOFIRSTFED CHARITABLE
 
FOUNDATION
EIN:
04-3343529
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
FOREIGN TAXES 440 440   0
PAYROLL TAXES 14,660 4,493   10,167
ACCRUED FEDERAL TAXES 92,199 0   0