Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2023, or tax year beginning 01-01-2023 , and ending 12-31-2023
Name of foundation
THE MAURICE SENDAK FOUNDATION INC
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)200 CHESTNUT HILL ROAD
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
RIDGEFIELD, CT06877
A Employer identification number

13-3807627
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(203) 438-9224
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$163,052,782J 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) 397
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 365,410 365,410  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 -508,729
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 4,748,717
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:
// Content
1,167,028 1,167,028  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 1,024,106 1,532,438  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 227,291 0   113,646
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 282,594 0   238,793
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 62,617 0   35,017
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
186,086 93,043   93,043
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
88,942 44,471   44,471
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
145,967 145,967   0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
55,449 0   28,356
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
98,994 0  
20 Occupancy.............. 160,487 0   160,487
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 24,604 0   24,604
22 Printing and publications.......... 2,749 0   2,749
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
332,249 0   332,249
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 1,668,029 283,481   1,073,415
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 56,204 56,204
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 1,724,233 283,481   1,129,619
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -700,127
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 1,248,957
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............. 236,664 333,470 333,470
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........      
3 Accounts receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
4 Pledges receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........   49,969 49,969
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 628,960 0 0
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 11,897,639 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
9,261,761 		10,072,457
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 0 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,894,652 		1,839,724
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).......... 709,007 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,266,611 		1,156,550
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow3,219,040
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow985,678 2,292,667 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
2,233,362 		2,233,362
15 Other assets (describe right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
40,148,197 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
26,807,405 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
147,367,250
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 55,913,134 41,847,230 163,052,782
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
19,975 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
11,317
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 19,975 11,317
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........... 55,893,159 41,835,913
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)..... 55,893,159 41,835,913
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 55,913,134 41,847,230
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
55,893,159
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-700,127
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
55,193,032
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
5
13,357,119
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
41,835,913
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a MORGAN STANLEY 046883 LONG TERM     2023-12-31
b MORGAN STANLEY 046883 SHORT TERM     2023-12-31
c MORGAN STANLEY 046895 SHORT TERM     2023-12-31
d MORGAN STANLEY 046895 LONG TERM     2023-12-31
e MORGAN STANLEY 059146 SHORT TERM     2023-12-31
MORGAN STANLEY 059146 LONG TERM     2023-12-31
CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS P    
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 1,454,578   1,773,717 -319,139
b 475,638   459,763 15,875
c 10,414   10,284 130
d 407,895   751,958 -344,063
e 770,165   761,230 8,935
1,568,159   1,500,494 67,665
61,868     61,868
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       -319,139
b       15,875
c       130
d       -344,063
e       8,935
      67,665
      61,868
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 -508,729
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 17,361
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 17,361
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 17,361
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2023 estimated tax payments and 2022 overpayment credited to 2023 6a 15,778
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 15,778
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 53
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......right arrow 9 1,636
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...right arrow 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2024 estimated taxright arrow   Refundedright arrow 11  
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part VI-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. right arrow$ 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 arrowCT, 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 arrowSENDAKFOUNDATION.ORG
14
The books are in care ofright arrowTHE MAURICE SENDAK FOUNDATION INC Telephone no.right arrow (203) 438-9224

Located atright arrow200 CHESTNUT HILL ROADRIDGEFIELDCT ZIP+4right arrow06877
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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Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
Yes
No
1a
During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
(1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
a disqualified person? ..............................
1a(2)
 
No
(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
1a(3)
 
No
(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
1a(4)
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)
Yes
 
(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
 
No
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
LYNN CAPONERA PRESIDENT/TREASURER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
45.00 		227,291 30,141 0
C/O MAURICE SENDAK FND 200 CHESTNUT
HILL ROAD
RIDGEFIELD,CT06877
DONA ANN MCADAMS SECRETARY
1.00 		0 0 0
C/O MAURICE SENDAK FND 200 CHESTNUT
HILL ROAD
RIDGEFIELD,CT06877
MICHAEL DI CAPUA DIRECTOR
1.00 		0 0 0
C/O MAURICE SENDAK FND 200 CHESTNUT
HILL ROAD
RIDGEFIELD,CT06877
AARON COHEN DIRECTOR
1.00 		0 0 0
C/O MAURICE SENDAK FND 200 CHESTNUT
HILL ROAD
RIDGEFIELD,CT06877
SERGIO RUZZIER DIRECTOR
1.00 		0 0 0
C/O MAURICE SENDAK FND 200 CHESTNUT
HILL ROAD
RIDGEFIELD,CT06877
JOSH SIEGEL DIRECTOR
1.00 		0 0 0
C/O MAURICE SENDAK FND 200 CHESTNUT
HILL ROAD
RIDGEFIELD,CT06877
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
JONATHAN WEINBERG CURATOR
24.00 		113,902 0 0
200 CHESTNUT HILL ROAD
RIDGEFIELD,CT06877
LEAH MCCLOSKEY DIRECTOR OF OPERATIO
24.00 		87,604 22,973 0
200 CHESTNUT HILL ROAD
RIDGEFIELD,CT06877
VIRGINIA CAPONERA ARCHIVIST
24.00 		63,976 8,459 0
200 CHESTNUT HILL ROAD
RIDGEFIELD,CT06877
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
SIMPSON THACHER & BARTLETT LLP LEGAL 127,036
425 LEXINGTON AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10017
NIGHT KITCHEN STUDIOS LLC FILM AND STUDIO 92,500
1072 COUNTY ROUTE 30
SALEM,NY12865
THE WYLIE AGENCY LLC LITERARY AGENT 53,456
250 WEST 57TH STREET SUITE 2114
NEW YORK,NY10017
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 THE MAURICE SENDAK FOUNDATION PROMOTES THE ARTISTIC LEGACY OF MAURICE SENDAK BY ENSURING HIS BOOKS ARE IN PRINT AND READILY AVAILABLE IN IDEAL EDITIONS, BY PRESERVING HIS HOME AND STUDIO AND BY EXHIBITING HIS ORIGINAL ART. WE NURTURE ILLUSTRATORS AND WRITERS IN THE FIELD OF CHILDREN'S LITERATURE, ESPECIALLY SUPPORTING EXCELLENCE IN THE ART OF THE PICTURE BOOK. DURING 2023, THE FOUNDATION FURTHERED THIS GOAL THROUGH ITS CONTINUED SUPPORT OF A RETROSPECTIVE EXHIBITION OF MAURICE SENDAK'S ART CALLED "WILD THINGS ARE HAPPENING: THE ART OF MAURICE SENDAK" THAT IS NOW SCHEDULED FOR SPRING/SUMMER OF 2024 AT THE SKIRBALL CULTURAL CENTER IN LOS ANGELES, CA AND THEN IN OCTOBER 2024 AT THE DENVER MUSEUM OF ART IN DENVER, CO. THE FOUNDATION ALSO CONTINUED THE SENDAK FELLOWSHIP, THE YEARLY RESIDENCY PROGRAM THAT ENCOURAGES, TEACHES AND SUPPORTS ARTISTS WHO TELL STORIES WITH ILLUSTRATION. 1,073,415
2 CONTINUATION FROM ABOVE...THE SENDAK HOUSE AND ARCHIVE HOUSES THE COMPLETE COLLECTION OF SENDAK'S BOOKS AND ART AND SENDAK'S COLLECTION OF WORKS BY OTHER ARTISTS. IT ALSO CONTAINS ILLUSTRATIONS, MANUSCRIPTS, BOOKS AND RELATED MATERIALS THAT REPRESENT A WIDE RANGE OF SENDAK'S VISUAL CREATIVE OUTPUT. THE FOUNDATION CONTINUES ITS EFFORTS TO INVENTORY ALL OF THE ART, OBJECTS AND BOOKS IN SENDAK HOUSE AND ARCHIVE. THE SENDAK HOUSE AND ARCHIVE IS A RESOURCE AND RESEARCH CENTER FOR CURATORS, SCHOLARS AND ARTISTS. 0
3  
4  
Part VIII-B
Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
1  
2  
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3  
Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................right arrow0
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part IX
Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
1
Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes:
a
Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
1a
12,507,316
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
266,631
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
163,605
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
12,937,552
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
12,937,552
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
194,063
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
12,743,489
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
637,174
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
637,174
2a
Tax on investment income for 2022 from Part V, line 5.......
2a
17,361
b
Income tax for 2022. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
17,361
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
619,813
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
619,813
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
619,813
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
1,129,619
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
1,129,619
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 7 619,813
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2022:
a Enter amount for 2022 only....... 0
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20 0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2022:
a From 2018...... 1,191,948
b From 2019...... 601,904
c From 2020...... 779,595
d From 2021...... 637,803
e From 2022...... 1,531,361
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 4,742,611
4Qualifying distributions for 2023 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 1,129,619
a Applied to 2022, but not more than line 2a 0
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
(Election required—see instructions)..... 		0
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
required—see instructions)........ 		0
d Applied to 2023 distributable amount..... 619,813
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 509,806
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 5,252,417
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
line 4b from line 2b .......... 		0
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
income for which a notice of deficiency has
been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
tax has been previously assessed...... 		0
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
—see instructions ........... 		0
e Undistributed income for 2022. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions ............. 		0
f Undistributed income for 2023. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2024 .......... 		0
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
be required - see instructions) ....... 		0
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2018 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		1,191,948
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2024.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		4,060,469
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2019.... 601,904
b Excess from 2020.... 779,595
c Excess from 2021.... 637,803
d Excess from 2022.... 1,531,361
e Excess from 2023.... 509,806
Form 990-PF (2023)
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 or
2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
income from Part I or the minimum
investment return from Part IX for each
year listed .......... 		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
(a) 2023 (b) 2022 (c) 2021 (d) 2020
         
b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........          
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
line 4 for each year listed ..... 		         
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
for active conduct of exempt activities .......... 		         
e Qualifying distributions made directly
for active conduct of exempt activities.
Subtract line 2d from line 2c .... 		         
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......          
(2) Value of assets qualifying
under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)		          
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
of minimum investment return shown in
Part IX, line 6 for each year listed .. 		         
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross
investment income (interest,
dividends, rents, payments
on securities loans (section
512(a)(5)), or royalties) .... 		         
(2) Support from general public
and 5 or more exempt
organizations as provided in
section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii).... 		         
(3) Largest amount of support
from an exempt organization		          
(4) Gross investment income          
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
Check here right arrow
aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
cAny submission deadlines:
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part XIV
Supplementary Information (continued)
3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient If recipient is an individual,
show any relationship to
any foundation manager
or substantial contributor
 Foundation
status of
recipient 		Purpose of grant or
contribution 		Amount
Name and address (home or business)
aPaid during the year

COLUMBUS MUSEUM OF ART

480 E BROAD STREET
COLUMBUS,OH43215 		  501(C)(3) GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000

FREEDOM FARM ANIMAL SANCTUARY

757 SOUTH STREET
MIDDLEBURY,CT06762 		  501(C)(3) GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000

THE CORPORATION OF YADDO

312 UNION AVENUE
SARATOGA SPRINGS,NY12866 		  501(C)(3) TO FURTHER THE CREATIVE PROCESS BY PROVIDING AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ARTISTS TO WORK WITHOUT INTERRUPTION IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. 11,000

THE EDWARD GOREY HOUSE

8 STRAWBERRY LANE
YARMOUTH PORT,MA02675 		  501(C)(3) GENERAL SUPPORT 500

ARTIST FELLOWSHIP INC

47 5TH AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10003 		  501(C)(3) GENERAL SUPPORT 275

ACCESS BOOKS

PO BOX 64951
LOS ANGELES,CA90064 		  501(C)(3) GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000

THE ERIC CARLE MUSEUM OF PICTURE BOOK ART INC

125 WEST BAY ROAD
AMHERST,MA01002 		  501(C)(3) GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000

FRIENDS OF WEIR FARM

PO BOX 72
GEORGETOWN,CT06829 		  501(C)(3) GENERAL SUPPORT 500

FALLINGWATER

1491 MILL RUN ROAD
MILL RUN,PA15464 		  501(C)(3) GENERAL SUPPORT 500

SOPHIE GILMORE

27 HOWBURY ROAD
NUNHEAD,LONDON  
UK 		NONE   THE SENDAK FELLOWSHIP SUPPORTS ARTISTS WHO TELL STORIES WITH ILLUSTRATION. 7,143

BRUNO ZOCCA

VIA DAMIANO CHIESA 14
BUSSOLENGO    
IT 		NONE   THE SENDAK FELLOWSHIP SUPPORTS ARTISTS WHO TELL STORIES WITH ILLUSTRATION. 7,143

HANNAH SALYER

2457 77TH STREET UNIT 2
BROOKLYN,NY11209 		NONE   THE SENDAK FELLOWSHIP SUPPORTS ARTISTS WHO TELL STORIES WITH ILLUSTRATION. 5,000

DENA SEIFERLING

3302 50 STREET NW
CALGARY,ALBERTA  
CA 		NONE   THE SENDAK FELLOWSHIP SUPPORTS ARTISTS WHO TELL STORIES WITH ILLUSTRATION. 7,143
Total .................................right arrow 3a 56,204
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. right arrow 3b 0
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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
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 ....     14 365,410  
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 .....     15 1,167,028  
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory ............ 		    18 -508,729  
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 1,023,709 0
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
1,023,709
(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.)
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Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part XVI
Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
1
Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
Yes
No
a
Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
(1) Cash...................................
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Other assets.................................
1a(2)
 
No
b
Other transactions:
(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
1b(1)
 
No
(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
1b(2)
 
No
(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
1b(3)
 
No
(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
1b(4)
 
No
(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
1b(5)
 
No
(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
1b(6)
 
No
c
Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
1c
 
No
d
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
(a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
2a
Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
b
If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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TY 2023 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
THE MAURICE SENDAK FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
13-3807627
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ACCOUNTING FEES 88,942 44,471   44,471

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TY 2023 DepreciationSchedule
Name:
THE MAURICE SENDAK FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
13-3807627
Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
Life (# of years)		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included
LAND 2013-07-12 300,000   L   0 0    
200 CHESTNUT HILL ROAD 2013-07-12 1,200,000 369,080 SL 27.500000000000 43,636 0    
COMPUTERS 2014-01-01 8,306 8,306 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0    
COMPUTERS 2015-02-01 2,193 2,193 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0    
OFFICE FURNITURE 2015-03-01 4,907 4,907 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0    
COMPUTERS 2016-04-01 2,367 2,367 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0    
FURNITURE & FIXTURES 2017-01-01 5,863 5,863 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0    
OFFICE FURNITURE 2017-01-01 2,604 2,327 200DB 7.000000000000 185 0    
ARCHIVE ADDITION 2018-03-15 1,406,550 245,080 SL 27.500000000000 51,147 0    
OFFICE FURNITURE 2019-12-30 18,206 18,206 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0    
OFFICE FURNITURE 2020-12-01 6,300 6,300 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0    
GARAGE RENOVATIONS 2020-12-30 75,275 75,275 150DB 15.000000000000 0 0    
IMPROVEMENTS 2021-10-15 46,763 46,763 SL 15.000000000000 0 0    
IMPROVEMENTS 2022-04-30 28,369 28,369 SL 15.000000000000 0 0    
COMPUTERS 2022-09-15 8,396 8,396 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0    
IMPROVEMENTS 2022-09-30 37,218 37,218 SL 15.000000000000 0 0    
IMPROVEMENTS 2022-11-30 6,220 6,220 SL 15.000000000000 0 0    
CAMERAS & EQUIPMENT 2022-06-15 5,014 5,014 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0    
OFFICE FURNITURE 2022-09-30 2,940 2,940 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0    
GARAGE RENOVATIONS 2022-09-15 12,597 12,597 150DB 15.000000000000 0 0    
FURNITURE & FIXTURES 2022-07-31 17,036 17,036 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0    
SHELVING 2023-01-26 2,885   200DB 5.000000000000 577 0    
HUMIDIFIER - ARCHIVE 2023-04-04 11,500   200DB 7.000000000000 1,643 0    
PUMP 2023-05-10 5,824   200DB 7.000000000000 832 0    
LAND IMPROVEMENTS 2023-08-08 19,480   150DB 15.000000000000 974 0    

TY 2023 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
Name:
THE MAURICE SENDAK FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
13-3807627
Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
BANK OF AMERICA CORP 340,413 342,967
BANK OF AMERICA CORP 102,867 101,490
BANK OF AMERICA CORP 425,485 404,287
CITIGROUP INC. 435,236 419,124
CITIGROUP INC. 335,690 320,501
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO 96,175 98,434
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO 158,786 152,921

TY 2023 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
Name:
THE MAURICE SENDAK FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
13-3807627
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
ABBVIE INC. 17,398 23,246
AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS INC. 59,548 62,153
AMGEN INC. 18,026 23,042
ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND 28,260 27,371
BANK OF AMERICA CORP 115,023 115,926
BLACKROCK INC. 60,814 77,121
BROADCOM INC. 44,940 89,300
CHEVRON CORP 47,873 43,853
CME GROUP INC. 26,217 25,693
COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO. 55,768 57,949
CORNING INC. 74,895 66,777
CROWN CASTLE INC. 70,920 63,930
EXXON MOBIL CORP 79,486 95,881
HOME DEPOT INC. 58,873 76,588
HONEYWELL INTL INC. 70,271 78,222
JOHNSON & JOHNSON 55,050 50,627
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO 89,776 111,756
MEDTRONIC PLC 80,336 68,046
MICROSOFT CORP 119,734 175,611
NEXTERA ENERGY INC. 56,875 49,017
NORTHROP GRUMMAN 45,045 44,941
PFIZER INC. 68,625 46,266
PROCTOR & GAMBLE 43,492 45,427
PROLOGIS INC. 80,183 91,444
REPUBLIC SERVICES INC. 19,757 25,231
SEMPRA 41,898 42,222
SHERWIN WILLIAMS COMPANY 59,454 72,673
T-MOBILE US INC. 44,273 48,740
THE CIGNA GROUP 39,732 46,415
UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC. 29,265 40,538
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS 93,806 83,053
VISA INC. 53,890 64,827
WALMART INC. 26,222 30,426
SPDR BLOOMBERG 1-3 MONTH T-B 18,598 18,552
ALGER SMALL CAP FOCUS Z 254,104 223,566
COLUMBIA DIVIDEND INCOME INST 209,488 211,460
COLUMBIA SELECT LG CAP GW I 308,992 320,755
JPMORGAN MID CAP VALUE 223,247 213,828
MFS INTL DIVERSIFICATION I 520,808 599,001
MFS NEW DISCOVERY I 237,503 220,119
MSIF GROWTH I 269,601 325,820
FIRST TR VALU.LN DIV IDX 166,930 183,656
FIRST TRUST DEVELP MKT EX 269,335 255,671
ISHARES MSCI EMERGING MKTS ETF 140,609 136,955
ISHARES RUSSELL 2000 GROWTH ETF 254,201 279,964
ISHARES RUSSELL 2000 VALUE ETF 219,402 267,634
ISHARES RUSSELL MIDCAP G ETF 179,188 226,783
ISHARES S&P MID-CAP 400 V ETF 167,330 222,834
ISHARES U.S. HEALTHCARE ETF 167,814 210,386
ISHARES US BASIC MATERIALS ETF 37,203 53,192
ISHARES US ENERGY ETF 88,975 154,376
ISHARES US FINANCIALS ETF 331,155 398,011
ISHARES US TELECOMM ETF 52,693 39,011
PROSHARES EAFE DVD GROWERS 112,466 105,867
VANGUARD CONSUMER STAPLES ET ETF 140,155 159,834
VANGUARD CONSUMER DSC ETF 130,479 191,562
VANGUARD INDUSTRIALS ETF 144,031 198,167
VANGUARD INFO TECH ETF 255,637 449,636
VANGUARD REAL ESTATE ETF 43,706 40,734
VANGUARD UTILITIES ETF 47,561 42,903
CHIRON CAPITAL ALLOC INST 156,316 120,040
COLUMBIA SELECT LG CAP GW I 268,133 278,342
MSIF GROWTH I 400,362 289,448
JPM DUAL DIRECTIONAL TRIGGER PLUS SPX 200,000 231,000
MORGAN STANLEY 127,410 125,125
MORGAN STANLEY 253,571 250,650
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY 100,745 100,480
ARES CAPITAL CORP 39,006 40,060
BLACKROCK FLT RTE INC 199,127 196,230
E V ADV FLOATING RATE A 588,928 564,678
E V ADV FLOATING RATE C 61,227 61,815

TY 2023 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
Name:
THE MAURICE SENDAK FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
13-3807627
Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
UNIT FIRST TRUST DOW TARGET AT COST 202,605 207,754
UNIT FTP S&P DIVIDEND ARISTOCRATS TARGET AT COST 145,210 145,388
UNIT FTP S&P DIVIDEND ARISTOCRATS TARGET AT COST 465,656 485,328
COUNTERPOINT VENTURE FEEDER AT COST 373,140 238,080
NB SELECT OPPS VI AT COST 25,000 25,000
NB SELECT OPPS VI CPV AT COST 55,000 55,000

TY 2023 LandEtcSchedule2
Name:
THE MAURICE SENDAK FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
13-3807627
Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
LAND 300,000 0 300,000  
200 CHESTNUT HILL ROAD 1,200,000 412,716 787,284  
FURNITURE & FIXTURES 5,863 5,863 0  
OFFICE FURNITURE 2,604 2,512 92  
ARCHIVE ADDITION 1,406,550 296,227 1,110,323  
OFFICE FURNITURE 18,206 18,206 0  
OFFICE FURNITURE 6,300 6,300 0  
GARAGE RENOVATIONS 75,275 75,275 0  
IMPROVEMENTS 46,763 46,763 0  
IMPROVEMENTS 28,369 28,369 0  
COMPUTERS 8,396 8,396 0  
IMPROVEMENTS 37,218 37,218 0  
IMPROVEMENTS 6,220 6,220 0  
CAMERAS & EQUIPMENT 5,014 5,014 0  
OFFICE FURNITURE 2,940 2,940 0  
GARAGE RENOVATIONS 12,597 12,597 0  
FURNITURE & FIXTURES 17,036 17,036 0  
SHELVING 2,885 577 2,308  
HUMIDIFIER - ARCHIVE 11,500 1,643 9,857  
PUMP 5,824 832 4,992  
LAND IMPROVEMENTS 19,480 974 18,506  


TY 2023 LegalFeesSchedule
Name:
THE MAURICE SENDAK FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
13-3807627
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
LEGAL FEES 186,086 93,043   93,043


TY 2023 OtherAssetsSchedule
Name:
THE MAURICE SENDAK FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
13-3807627
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
WORKS OF ART BY MAURICE SENDAK 19,474,800 19,474,800 89,211,325
ANTIQUES AND CERAMICS 600,000 600,000 491,325
MICKEY MOUSE COLLECTIBLES 327,209 163,605 88,200
PHOTOGRAPHS 275,000    
PUBLICATION AGREEMENTS 12,000,000    
ROYALTY AGREEMENTS 10,000    
LETTERS AND MANUSCRIPTS 25,000    
WORKS OF ART NOT BY MAURICE SENDAK 6,500,000 6,500,000 57,507,400
RARE EDITION BOOKS 936,188 69,000 69,000


TY 2023 OtherDecreasesSchedule
Name:
THE MAURICE SENDAK FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
13-3807627
Description Amount
WASH SALE LOSSES DISALLOWED 2,327
TO PROPERLY REFLECT BOOK VALUE OF OTHER ASSETS 13,354,792


TY 2023 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
THE MAURICE SENDAK FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
13-3807627
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
OUTSIDE SERVICES 155,253 0   155,253
INSURANCE 69,855 0   69,855
STORAGE 29,128 0   29,128
DESIGN SERVICES 12,363 0   12,363
FELLOWSHIP EXPENSES 16,030 0   16,030
OFFICE EXPENSES 16,170 0   16,170
FOOD 8,858 0   8,858
ART HANDLING AND MOVING 6,581 0   6,581
PUBLIC RELATIONS 5,000 0   5,000
ENTERTAINMENT 3,681 0   3,681
ARCHIVING AND CONSERVATION 2,967 0   2,967
SPEAKER FEES 2,000 0   2,000
BUSINESS GIFTS 1,675 0   1,675
LICENSES AND FEES 2,688 0   2,688


TY 2023 OtherIncomeSchedule2
Name:
THE MAURICE SENDAK FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
13-3807627
Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
ROYALTY INCOME 490,628 490,628 490,628
LICENSING RIGHTS 675,000 675,000 675,000
OTHER INCOME 1,400 1,400 1,400


TY 2023 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
Name:
THE MAURICE SENDAK FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
13-3807627
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
CREDIT CARD PAYABLE 19,975 11,317


TY 2023 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
THE MAURICE SENDAK FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
13-3807627
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
INVESTMENT FEES 88,881 88,881   0
COMMISSIONS 57,086 57,086   0


TY 2023 TaxesSchedule
Name:
THE MAURICE SENDAK FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
13-3807627
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
PAYROLL 40,449 0   28,356
FEDERAL 990-PF 15,000 0   0