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
NATURE SACRED
 
% BROWN INVESTMENT ADVISORY &
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)105 ANNAPOLIS STREET Suite D
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
ANNAPOLIS, MD21401
A Employer identification number

42-1263576
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(410) 268-1376
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$9,686,062J 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) 1,599,522
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 121,972 83,800 121,972
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 88,033 137,119 88,033
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 -151,476
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 2,202,986
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
114,216   114,216
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 1,772,267 220,919 324,221
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 287,614     287,614
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 328,359     311,810
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 110,943     108,907
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
12,385 0 0 12,385
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
48,429 1,456 1,040 47,278
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
397,348 65,119   290,014
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
35,168 1,657   181
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3,243    
20 Occupancy.............. 22,134     22,134
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 17,449     16,546
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
808,684 30 18,490 752,562
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 2,071,756 68,262 19,530 1,849,431
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 97,500 104,760
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 2,169,256 68,262 19,530 1,954,191
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -396,989
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 152,657
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 304,691
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part II Balance Sheets 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............. 142,181 434,493 434,493
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 916,730 1,014,381 1,014,381
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.................   70,000 70,000
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.......... 30,184 23,237 23,237
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 2,888,348 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
2,127,705 		2,127,705
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 2,589,522 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3,287,384 		3,287,384
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 1,544,328 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,537,185 		1,537,185
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).......... 1,064,129 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,177,763 		1,177,763
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow258,896
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow245,982 9,685 12,914 12,914
15 Other assets (describe right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,000 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,000 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,000
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 9,186,107 9,686,062 9,686,062
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 25,669 119,161
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:
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9,431 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
15,926
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 35,100 135,087
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........... 7,664,584 7,922,086
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............ 1,486,423 1,628,889
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)..... 9,151,007 9,550,975
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 9,186,107 9,686,062
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
9,151,007
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-396,989
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
8,754,018
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
5
-796,957
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
9,550,975
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 PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES P    
b PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES P    
c US TREASURY P    
d CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS P    
e CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS P    
CAPITAL GAIN 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 717,613   722,822 -5,209
b 961,353   1,132,360 -171,007
c 499,409   499,280 129
d       24,611
e       24,611
      24,611
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       -5,209
b       -171,007
c       129
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 -125,933
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 -5,080
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 2,122
b All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 2,122
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 2,122
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2023 estimated tax payments and 2022 overpayment credited to 2023 6a 14,842
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 14,842
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......right arrow 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...right arrow 10 12,720
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2024 estimated taxright arrow12,720 Refundedright arrow 11  
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part VI-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. right arrow$   (2) On foundation managers.right arrow$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.right arrow$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
Yes
 
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 arrowAL, CA, DC, FL, IL, IA, MD, MA, NY, PA, RI, VA
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
Yes
 
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.NATURESACRED.ORG
14
The books are in care ofright arrowBROWN INVESTMENT ADVISORY & TR Telephone no.right arrow (410) 537-5400

Located atright arrow901 S BOND ST 400BALTIMOREMD ZIP+4right arrow212313340
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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Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
5a
During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
Yes
No
(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........
5a(1)
 
No
(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
5a(2)
 
No
(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
5a(3)
 
No
(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
5a(4)
 
No
(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
5a(5)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
5b
 
 
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........right arrow
d
If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................
5d
 
 
If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
6a
Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
a personal benefit contract? .............................
6a
 
No
b
Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
6b
 
No
If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
7a
At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....
7b
 
 
8
Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
excess parachute payment during the year? .........................
8
 
No
Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors
1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
(a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation
 (If not paid, enter
-0-) 		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
other allowances
PASCAL MITTERMAIER Board Chair
0.1 		0 0 0
105 ANNAPOLIS STREET
ANNAPOLIS,MD21401
THOMAS H STONER Immediate Past Chair
5.0 		0 0 0
105 ANNAPOLIS STREET
ANNAPOLIS,MD21401
KATHARINE E STONER VICE CHAIR
5.0 		0 0 0
105 ANNAPOLIS STREET
ANNAPOLIS,MD21401
DICK BLACKBURN TREASURER
0.1 		0 0 0
105 ANNAPOLIS STREET
ANNAPOLIS,MD21401
FRED SMITH SECRETARY
0.1 		0 0 0
105 ANNAPOLIS STREET
ANNAPOLIS,MD21401
NICHOLE BATTLE DIRECTOR
0.1 		0 0 0
105 ANNAPOLIS STREET
ANNAPOLIS,MD21401
SCOTT BRICKMAN DIRECTOR
0.1 		0 0 0
105 ANNAPOLIS STREET
ANNAPOLIS,MD21401
EDWARD DUNN DIRECTOR
0.1 		0 0 0
105 ANNAPOLIS STREET
ANNAPOLIS,MD21401
MICHAEL D HANKIN DIRECTOR
0.1 		0 0 0
105 ANNAPOLIS STREET
ANNAPOLIS,MD21401
ELIZABETH KINNEY DIRECTOR
0.1 		0 0 0
105 ANNAPOLIS STREET
ANNAPOLIS,MD21401
LAUREN MARSHALL DIRECTOR
0.1 		0 0 0
105 ANNAPOLIS STREET
ANNAPOLIS,MD21401
EMILY MOORE DIRECTOR
0.1 		0 0 0
105 ANNAPOLIS STREET
ANNAPOLIS,MD21401
ALDEN STONER Chief Executive Officer
40.0 		174,437 24,586 0
105 ANNAPOLIS STREET
ANNAPOLIS,MD21401
ERIN ROBERTSON CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER
40.0 		113,177 28,339 0
105 ANNAPOLIS STREET
ANNAPOLIS,MD21401
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
NEHA SRINIVASAN PROJECT MANAGER
40.0 		62,815 1,884 0
105 ANNAPOLIS STREET D
ANNAPOLIS,MD21401
MEGAN COOKE DIR. OF DEVELOPMENT
40.0 		94,428 19,576 0
105 ANNAPOLIS STREET D
ANNAPOLIS,MD21401
HANNAH M SPIRT-JONES PROGRAMS MANAGER
40.0 		57,265 0 0
105 ANNAPOLIS STREET D
ANNAPOLIS,MD21401
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................right arrow  
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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
ENVIROCOLLAB LLC CONSULTING 160,387
3219 EVERGREEN AVE
BALTIMORE,MD21214
MATTER LLC CONSULTING 157,687
8517 VICTORY LANE
POTOMAC,MD20854
Gomes & Associates Development consulti 71,999
15 Oak Hill Ct
OWINGS MILLS,MD21117
O'Hara Development Partners Construction 51,052
10 E North Ave
BALTIMORE,MD21202
Floura Teeter Design Architect Fee 50,844
800 NORTH CHARLES STREET SUITE 300
BALTIMORE,MD21201
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right arrow  
Part VIII-A
Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
1 SEE FOOTNOTE FOR DIRECT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 1,134,167
2  
3  
4  
Part VIII-B
Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
1  
2  
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3  
Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................right arrow  
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part IX
Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
1
Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes:
a
Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
1a
7,318,029
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
1,988,585
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
9,306,614
e
Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
1e
 
2
Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
2
0
3
Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
3
9,306,614
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
139,599
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
9,167,015
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
458,351
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
 
2a
Tax on investment income for 2022 from Part V, line 5.......
2a
 
b
Income tax for 2022. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
 
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
 
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
 
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
 
6
Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
6
 
7
Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
7
 
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
1,954,191
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
0
3
Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
a
Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
3a
0
b
Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
3b
0
4
Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4. .......
4
1,954,191
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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 0
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2022:
a Enter amount for 2022 only....... 0
b Total for prior years:2021, 2020, 2019 0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2022:
a From 2018...... 419,201
b From 2019...... 494,469
c From 2020...... 788,993
d From 2021...... 1,159,708
e From 2022...... 1,474,922
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 4,337,293
4Qualifying distributions for 2023 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 1,954,191
a Applied to 2022, but not more than line 2a 0
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
(Election required—see instructions)..... 		 
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
required—see instructions)........ 		 
d Applied to 2023 distributable amount.....  
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 1,954,191
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2023.    
(If an amount appears in column (d), the
same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6Enter the net total of each column as
indicated below:
a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 6,291,484
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...... 		 
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) ....... 		 
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2018 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		419,201
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2024.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		5,872,283
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2019.... 494,469
b Excess from 2020.... 788,993
c Excess from 2021.... 1,159,708
d Excess from 2022.... 1,474,922
e Excess from 2023.... 1,954,191
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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
2020-04-28
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
304,691 205,146 134,431 84,150 728,418
b 85% (0.85) of line 2a ......... 258,987 174,374 114,266 71,528 619,155
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
line 4 for each year listed ..... 		1,954,191 1,474,922 1,159,708 788,993 5,377,814
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
for active conduct of exempt activities .......... 		104,760 70,695 108,950 12,850 297,255
e Qualifying distributions made directly
for active conduct of exempt activities.
Subtract line 2d from line 2c .... 		1,849,431 1,404,227 1,050,758 776,143 5,080,559
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ...... 9,686,062 9,186,107 10,597,874 8,522,355 37,992,398
(2) Value of assets qualifying
under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)		         0
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
of minimum investment return shown in
Part IX, line 6 for each year listed .. 		305,567 328,341 285,946 197,984 1,117,838
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross
investment income (interest,
dividends, rents, payments
on securities loans (section
512(a)(5)), or royalties) .... 		        0
(2) Support from general public
and 5 or more exempt
organizations as provided in
section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii).... 		        0
(3) Largest amount of support
from an exempt organization		         0
(4) Gross investment income         0
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
THOMAS H STONER
KATHARINE E STONER
RICHARD BLACKBURN
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:
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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

AMAZING GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH

2424 MCELDERRY STREET
BALTIMORE,MD21205 		N/A PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000

ASYLEE WOMEN ENTERPRISE

4500 FRANKFORD AVENUE
BALTIMORE,MD21206 		N/A PC GENERAL SUPPORT 3,000

BROOKLYN GREENWAY INITIATIVE

135 COLUMBIA STREET
BROOKLYN,NY11231 		N/A PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000

JOHNS HOPKINS BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

4940 EASTERN AVENUE
BALTIMORE,MD21224 		N/A PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000

FRIENDS OF KIRBY LANE PARK

1825 W SARATOGA STREET
BALTIMORE,MD212231607 		N/A PC GENERAL SUPPORT 12,500

FRIENDS OF PATTERSON PARK

27 S PATTERSON PARK AVE
BALTIMORE,MD21231 		N/A PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000

INTERSECTION OF CHANGE

1947 PENNSYLVANIA AVE
BALTIMORE,MD21217 		N/A PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000

LANGTON GREEN INC

844 GENERALS HIGHWAY
MILLERSVILLE,MD21108 		N/A PC FOR THE USE OF LANGTON GREEN COMMUNITY FARM 2,000

ANNAPOLIS MARITIME MUSEUM INC

723 SECOND STREET
ANNAPOLIS,MD21403 		N/A PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,500

CITY BLOSSOMS

516 KENNEDY STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20011 		N/A PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,000

BACKYARD BASECAMP INC

4706 MONROVIA ROAD
BALTIMORE,MD21206 		N/A PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000

STILLMEADOW COMMUNITY PROJECTS INC

5110 FREDERICK AVENUE
BALTIMORE,MD21229 		N/A PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND

1000 HILLTOP CIRCLE
COLLEGE PARK,MD20742 		N/A PC GENERAL SUPPORT 3,000

RESERVOIR HILL IMPROVEMENT COUNCIL

10 E NORTH AVENUE SUITE 5
BALTIMORE,MD21202 		N/A PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500

American Visionary Art Museum

800 Key Hwy
Baltimore,MD21230 		N/A PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500

Baltimore Clayworks

5707 Smith Ave
Baltimore,MD21209 		N/A PC General Support 1,500

Baltimore Washington Medical Center Foundation

255 Hospital Dr Ste 408
Glen Burnie,MD21061 		N/A PC General support 2,000

Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama

1130 Quintard Ave 100
Anniston,AL36201 		N/A PC General Support 4,500

Crispus Attucks Development Corporation

63 U Street NW
Washington,DC20001 		N/A PC General Support 3,000

Epiphany Chapel

1419 Odenton Road
Odenton,MD21113 		N/A PC General Support 3,500

Friends of Wangari Gardens

PO Box 43081
Washington,DC20010 		N/A PC General Support 5,560

GEDCO

401 Woodbourne Avenue
Baltimore,MD21212 		N/A PC General Support 9,000

Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center FDN

2001 Medical Pkwy
Annapolis,MD21401 		N/A PC General Support 500

Marian House Inc

949 Gorsuch Ave
Baltimore,MD21218 		N/A PC General Support 1,500

Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center

9000 Franklin Square Dr
Baltimore,MD21237 		N/A PC General Support 2,500

Mount Washington Preservation Trust

PO Box 20851
Baltimore,MD21209 		N/A PC General Support 2,000

Parks & People Foundation

2100 Liberty Heights Ave
Baltimore,MD21217 		N/A PC General Support 500

City of Ashland

40955 State Hwy 77
Ashland,AL36251 		N/A GOV Support for springfellow gardens 2,200

The Arc Central Chesapeake Region

999 Corporate Blvd 300
Linthicum Heights,MD21090 		N/A PC General Support 2,500

University of PENN Museum of Archaeology & Anthrop

3260 South St
Philadelphia,PA19104 		N/A PC General Support 5,000

Urban Dreams

1615 2nd Ave
Des Moines,IA50314 		N/A PC General Support 7,000

Village Learning Place

2521 St Paul St
Baltimore,MD21218 		N/A PC General Support 3,000

Washington Parks & People

2437 15th St NW
Washington,DC20009 		N/A PC General Support 9,000
Total .................................right arrow 3a 104,760
bApproved for future payment

MARYLAND HALL FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS
801 CHASE STREET
ANNAPOLIS,MD21401 		N/A PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
Total ................................. right arrow 3b 1,000
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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 ........... 		    14 121,972  
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 88,033  
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......          
bNot debt-financed property.....          
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
7 Other investment income .....          
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory ............ 		    18 -151,476  
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
11 Other revenue:
aSCH K-1 PTE INCOME 		523000 114,701   -18,975  
bBOOK SALES         18,490
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) .. 114,701 39,554 18,490
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
172,745
(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.)
11C Income from the book "Bench Talk", based on stories from individuals and their experiences in sacred places.
Form 990-PF (2023)
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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with the preparer shown below?
See instructions.
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Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Schedule B
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Name of the organization
NATURE SACRED
 
Employer identification number

42-1263576
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ






Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023) Page 2
Name of organization
NATURE SACRED
  		Employer identification number
42-1263576
Part I
Contributors
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
1
FIDELITY CHARITABLE
PO BOX 770001
 
CINCINNATI, OH452770053

$ 96,250


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
2
NORTHERN TRUST CHARITABLE GIVING PG
222 N MICHIGAN AVE SUITE 2200
 
CHICAGO, IL60601

$ 250,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
3
THE BALTIMORE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
11 E MT ROYAL AVENUE FL 2
 
BALTIMORE, MD21202

$ 25,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
4
THE JACOB HILDA BLAUSTEIN FDN
ONE SOUTH STREET SUITE 2900
 
BALTIMORE, MD21202

$ 30,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
5
PASCAL MITTERMAIER
46 GUNNING POINT RD APT 1
 
FALMOUTH, MA025401876

$ 25,386


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
6
CLAYTON BAKER TRUST
1600 W 41ST STREET SUITE 700
 
BALTIMORE, MD21211

$ 27,500


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Name of organization
NATURE SACRED
  		Employer identification number
42-1263576
Part I
Contributors
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
7
BROWN ADVISORY
901 S BOND STREET SUITE 400
 
BALTIMORE, MD21231

$ 12,500


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
8
ALAN R GRIFFITH
300 PINEY POINT FARM LANE
 
CENTREVILLE, MD216171817

$ 25,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
9
MICHAEL HANKIN
NORTHWOODS PO BOX 27
 
BUTLER, MD21023

$ 12,966


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
10
FRANCIS P CHIARAMONTE MD FAMILY FD
44 CANAL CENTER PLAZA 325
 
ALEXANDRIA, VA22314

$ 40,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
11
BERNSTEIN FAMILY FOUNDATION
3299 K STREET NW 700
 
WASHINGTON, DC20007

$ 5,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
12
THE BLACKBURN FOUNDATION INC
228 S WASHINGTON STREET SUITE 110
 
ALEXANDRIA, VA22314

$ 10,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Name of organization
NATURE SACRED
  		Employer identification number
42-1263576
Part I
Contributors
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
13
Community Foundation of Greater Mem
1900 Union Ave
 
Memphis, TN38104

$ 5,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
14
THE MORRIS GWENDOLYN CAFRITZ FDN
1825 K STREET SUITE 1400
 
WASHINGTON, DC20006

$ 15,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
15
RICHARD L FRANYO
29 1/2 EASTERN AVE
 
ANNAPOLIS, MD214033315

$ 5,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
16
ARTHUR W EDWARDS JR
6 NORWOOD ROAD
 
ANNAPOLIS, MD214011227

$ 25,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
17
BESSEMER GIVING FUND
100 WOODBRIDGE CENTER DRIVE
 
WOODBRIDGE, NJ07095

$ 8,888


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
18
ESSEX COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
175 ANDOVER STREET SUITE 101
 
DANVERS, MA01923

$ 100,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Name of organization
NATURE SACRED
  		Employer identification number
42-1263576
Part I
Contributors
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
19
LANDCARE
5295 WESTVIEW DRIVE SUITE 100
 
FREDERICK, MD21703

$ 25,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
20
THE RICHMAN FOUNDATION
1040 PARK AVENUE SUITE 310
 
BALTIMORE, MD21201

$ 25,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
21
STANLEY HIRT
600 RIVER SHORES DRIVE
 
SAINT CLAIR, MI480793529

$ 5,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
22
National Philanthropic Trust
165 Township Line Road Suite 1200
 
Jenkintown, PA19046

$ 457,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
23
American Endowment Foundation
5700 Darrow Road Ste 118
 
Hudson, OH44236

$ 5,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
24
The Bunting Family Foundation
217 International Cir
 
Cockeysville, MD21030

$ 25,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Name of organization
NATURE SACRED
  		Employer identification number
42-1263576
Part I
Contributors
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
25
Hartford Foundation for Public Givi
10 Columbus Boulevard 8th Floor
 
Hartford, CT06106

$ 5,500


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
26
Joukowsky Family Foundation
620 Park Ave Fl 5
 
New York, NY10065

$ 5,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
27
Lockhart Vaughan Foundation Inc
1600 W 41st St 700
 
Baltimore, MD21211

$ 20,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
28
Sullivan Family Charitable Foundati
PO Box 1207
 
Boca Grande, FL33921

$ 25,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
29
T Rowe Price Program for Charitabl
PO Box 17115
 
Baltimore, MD21297

$ 5,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
30
The Abell Foundation
111 S Calvert St
 
Baltimore, MD21202

$ 10,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Name of organization
NATURE SACRED
  		Employer identification number
42-1263576
Part I
Contributors
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
31
Germeshausen Foundation Inc
606 W Wayne Ave
 
Wayne, PA19087

$ 35,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
32
University of Notre Dame
Holy Cross Dr
 
Notre Dame, IN46556

$ 5,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
33
Whiting-Turner
300 East Joppa Road
 
Baltimore, MD21286

$ 10,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
34
Susan Evans
301 W Atlantic Ave Ste O5
 
Delray Beach, FL334443686

$ 5,113


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
35
Mary Riche
420 28th St
 
Des Moines, IA503124406

$ 5,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
36
Louisa C Duemling
11966 Andelot Farm Ln
 
Worton, MD216781301

$ 5,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Name of organization
NATURE SACRED
  		Employer identification number
42-1263576
Part I
Contributors
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
37
Jack Pester
9339 Buffalo Speedway Apt 1343
 
Houston, TX770254443

$ 8,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
38
Elizabeth Kinney
941 Melvin Rd
 
Annapolis, MD214031315

$ 5,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
39
Brunello Cucinelli
689 5th Ave FL 6
 
New York, NY100223154

$ 5,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
40
Beverly Dale PhD
245 Del Monte Ave
 
Los Altos, CA940221206

$ 10,331


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Page 3
Name of organization
NATURE SACRED
  		Employer identification number

42-1263576
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Page 4
Name of organization
NATURE SACRED
  		Employer identification number

42-1263576
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
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TY 2023 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
NATURE SACRED
EIN:
42-1263576
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ACCOUNTING FEES 48,429 1,456 1,040 47,278

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TY 2023 DepreciationSchedule
Name:
NATURE SACRED
EIN:
42-1263576
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

TY 2023 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
Name:
NATURE SACRED
EIN:
42-1263576
Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
FIXED INCOME FUNDS - US BANK 1,537,185 1,537,185

TY 2023 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
Name:
NATURE SACRED
EIN:
42-1263576
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
EQUITY FUNDS - US BANK 2,556,611 2,556,611
COMMON STOCK - US BANK 445,109 445,109
FOREIGN STOCK - US BANK 285,664 285,664

TY 2023 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
Name:
NATURE SACRED
EIN:
42-1263576
US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

2,127,705
US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

2,127,705
State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


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


 


TY 2023 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
Name:
NATURE SACRED
EIN:
42-1263576
Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
REAL ESTATE FUNDS - US BANK FMV 809,893 809,893
PRIVATE EQUITIES - US BANK FMV 367,870 367,870

TY 2023 LegalFeesSchedule
Name:
NATURE SACRED
EIN:
42-1263576
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
LEGAL FEES 12,385     12,385


TY 2023 OtherAssetsSchedule
Name:
NATURE SACRED
EIN:
42-1263576
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
TRADEMARK 1,000 1,000 1,000


TY 2023 OtherDecreasesSchedule
Name:
NATURE SACRED
EIN:
42-1263576
Description Amount
UNREALIZED LOSS -796,957


TY 2023 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
NATURE SACRED
EIN:
42-1263576
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
COMMUNITY HEALING 368,470     348,663
BENCH COSTS 100,672     100,615
BOOK EXPENSES 67,616   18,490 41,005
FIRESOUL PROGRAM 33,675     33,675
OFFICE MAINTENANCE 33,430     33,430
NATURE FOR WELLNESS 27,963     20,375
BENCH TALK EVENTS 24,781     24,781
RESEARCH PROJECTS 23,621     23,621
PHOTOGRAPHY 20,260     18,760
OFFICE EXPENSES 12,974     12,415
DONOR CAMPAIGNS 10,054     10,054
BENCH STORAGE FEES 9,509     9,509
OFFICE MEALS 7,778     7,778
INSURANCE 7,689     7,689
EDUCATION MAILINGS 7,510     7,510
SP PROJECT MATERIALS 6,647     6,647
SITE VISITS 6,476     6,476
DONOR CULTIVATION/STEWARDSHIP 6,311     6,311
BOARD MEALS 6,038     6,038
TELEPHONE & CONNECTIVITY 4,473     4,473
STATE CHARITY REGISTRATION 4,017     4,017
EVENTS FOR FUNDRAISING 3,503     3,503
MARKETING & MATERIALS 2,755     2,755
FEE FOR SERVICE 2,199     2,199
BOARD EXPENSES 2,032     2,032
FUNDRAISING ADMINISTRATION 1,927     1,927
SOLICITATION MATERIALS 1,807     1,807
25TH ANNIVERSARY EXPENSES 1,669     1,669
RESEARCH REPORTS 1,011     1,011
POSTAGE AND SHIPPING 744     744
DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 500     500
ADVERTISING 426     426
PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATION 147     147
PARTNERSHIP DEDUCTIONS   30    


TY 2023 OtherIncomeSchedule2
Name:
NATURE SACRED
EIN:
42-1263576
Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
SCH K-1 PTE INCOME 95,726   95,726
BOOK SALES 18,490   18,490


TY 2023 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
Name:
NATURE SACRED
EIN:
42-1263576
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
DUE TO CREDIT CARD 9,431 15,926


TY 2023 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
NATURE SACRED
EIN:
42-1263576
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
COMMUNICATIONS 165,606     150,133
FUNDRAISING CONSULTING 63,437     53,437
INVESTMENT MGMT FEES 65,119 65,119    
OTHER CONSULTING 17,950     10,300
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 2,639     2,639
STRAGIC PLAN 2,000     2,000
HEALTH CAREE CONSULTING 80,597     71,505


TY 2023 TaxesSchedule
Name:
NATURE SACRED
EIN:
42-1263576
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
INCOME TAXES 34,987      
PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES 181     181
FOREIGN TAX PAID - DIVIDENDS   1,657