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 Caruso Foundation
dba Caruso Entrepreneurship Initiative
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)3333 23rd Street
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Boulder, CO80304
A Employer identification number

84-1559444
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(303) 717-2133
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$45,586,491J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 388,686 388,686  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 122,708
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 426,757
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 122,708
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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2,061,069 2,077,811  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 2,572,463 2,589,205  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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20,660 0   0
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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2,745 2,745   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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298,303 298,303   0
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 321,708 301,048   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 1,726,200 1,726,200
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 2,047,908 301,048   1,726,200
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 524,555
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 2,288,157
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............. 178,775 180,504 180,504
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..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
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).......... 38,366,161 Click to see attachment
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39,167,667 		45,404,830
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
15 Other assets (describe right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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2,667 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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1,157 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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1,157
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 38,547,603 39,349,328 45,586,491
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:
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216,784 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
530,637
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 216,784 530,637
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........... 38,330,819 38,818,691
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)..... 38,330,819 38,818,691
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 38,547,603 39,349,328
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
38,330,819
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
524,555
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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3
18,432
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
38,873,806
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
5
55,115
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
38,818,691
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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 CC-Tiger Global LP P    
b CC-Tiger Global LP P    
c CC-Tiger Global LP P    
d CC-Tiger Global LP P    
e Charlesbank Executives Credit Opp Fund III LP P    
Charlesbank Executives Credit Opp Fund III LP P    
Charlesbank Executives Credit Opp Fund III LP P    
Endeavor Catalyst II LP P    
Endeavor Catalyst III LP P    
Fidelity - Apple Inc. P    
Fidelity - Fidelity High Yield Factor ETF, FDHY P    
Fidelity - Healthcare Select Sector SPDR XLV P    
Fidelity - Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund P    
Fidelity - Invesco Actively Mngdetc Fund P    
Fidelity - Select Sector SPDR TR Indl P    
Fidelity - Vanguard Scottsdale Funds P    
Fidelity - Vanguard Whitehall Funds P    
GG Leagues P   2023-12-31
Lapis Municipal Opp Fund V LP P    
Maroon Peaks PEF III P    
Maroon Peaks PEF III P    
Maroon Peaks PEF IV P    
Maroon Peaks PEF IV P    
Maroon Peaks PEF IV P    
Maroon Peaks PEF IV P    
Maroon Peaks PEF V P    
Maroon Peaks PEF V P    
Maroon Peaks PEF V P    
Maroon Peaks PEF V P    
Maroon Peaks PEF VIII P    
Maroon Peaks PEF VIII P    
Maroon Peaks PEF VIII P    
Maroon Peaks PEF VIII P    
Maroon Peaks PEF VIII P    
Maroon Peaks PEF VIII 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 114     114
b 3,600     3,600
c 21,056     21,056
d 669     669
e 119,118     119,118
13,917     13,917
384     384
5,828     5,828
    10,384 -10,384
110,177     110,177
    46,843 -46,843
    6,536 -6,536
    10,036 -10,036
    53,418 -53,418
73,709     73,709
    98,289 -98,289
    18,515 -18,515
    50,000 -50,000
21     21
50,300     50,300
206     206
1,447     1,447
20,875     20,875
    2 -2
    170 -170
6     6
    423 -423
152     152
    8,894 -8,894
    10 -10
3,023     3,023
    448 -448
2,155     2,155
    52 -52
    29 -29
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       114
b       3,600
c       21,056
d       669
e       119,118
      13,917
      384
      5,828
      -10,384
      110,177
      -46,843
      -6,536
      -10,036
      -53,418
      73,709
      -98,289
      -18,515
      -50,000
      21
      50,300
      206
      1,447
      20,875
      -2
      -170
      6
      -423
      152
      -8,894
      -10
      3,023
      -448
      2,155
      -52
      -29
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 2 122,708
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 31,805
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 31,805
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 31,805
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2023 estimated tax payments and 2022 overpayment credited to 2023 6a 17,083
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 30,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 47,083
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......right arrow 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...right arrow 10 15,278
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2024 estimated taxright arrow15,278 Refundedright arrow 11 0
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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 arrowCO
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 .Click to see attachment
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8b
 
No
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 arrowN/A
14
The books are in care ofright arrowCody Moore Telephone no.right arrow (814) 441-0049

Located atright arrow3333 23rd StreetBoulderCO ZIP+4right arrow80304
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........right arrow
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........right arrow
15
 
16 At any time during calendar year 2023, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
16   No
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
country right arrow
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
Yes
No
1a
During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
(1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
a disqualified person? ..............................
1a(2)
 
No
(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
1a(3)
 
No
(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
1a(4)
 
No
(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
 
 
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........right arrow
d
Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2023? .............
1d
 
No
2
Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
a
At the end of tax year 2023, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2023?....................
2a
 
No
If "Yes," list the years right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
b
Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
2b
 
 
c
If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
3a
Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
any time during the year? ..............................
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2023 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2023.) .....................
3b
 
 
4a
Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
4a
 
No
b
Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2023? ..
4b
 
No
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
5a
During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
Yes
No
(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........
5a(1)
 
No
(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
5a(2)
 
No
(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
5a(3)
 
No
(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
5a(4)
 
No
(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
5a(5)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
5b
 
 
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........right arrow
d
If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................
5d
 
 
If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
6a
Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
a personal benefit contract? .............................
6a
 
No
b
Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
6b
 
No
If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
7a
At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....
7b
 
 
8
Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
excess parachute payment during the year? .........................
8
 
No
Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors
1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
(a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation
 (If not paid, enter
-0-) 		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
other allowances
Daniel P Caruso President
0.00 		0 0 0
3333 23rd St
Boulder,CO80304
2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
employee benefit
plans and deferred
compensation 		(e) Expense account,
other allowances
NONE
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................right arrow 0
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Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)
3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right arrow0
Part VIII-A
Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
1  
2  
3  
4  
Part VIII-B
Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
1  
2  
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3  
Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................right arrow0
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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
4,033,397
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
285,013
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
44,516,864
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
48,835,274
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
48,835,274
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
732,529
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
48,102,745
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
2,405,137
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
2,405,137
2a
Tax on investment income for 2022 from Part V, line 5.......
2a
31,805
b
Income tax for 2022. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
31,805
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
2,373,332
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
2,373,332
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
2,373,332
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
1,726,200
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
1,726,200
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 9
Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus 		(b)
Years prior to 2022 		(c)
2022 		(d)
2023
1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Part X, line 7 2,373,332
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2022:
a Enter amount for 2022 only....... 491,427
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20 0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2022:
a From 2018......  
b From 2019......  
c From 2020......  
d From 2021......  
e From 2022......  
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 0
4Qualifying distributions for 2023 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 1,726,200
a Applied to 2022, but not more than line 2a 491,427
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
(Election required—see instructions)..... 		0
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
required—see instructions)........ 		0
d Applied to 2023 distributable amount..... 1,234,773
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2023. 0 0
(If an amount appears in column (d), the
same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6Enter the net total of each column as
indicated below:
a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 0
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
line 4b from line 2b .......... 		0
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
income for which a notice of deficiency has
been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
tax has been previously assessed...... 		0
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
—see instructions ........... 		0
e Undistributed income for 2022. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions ............. 		0
f Undistributed income for 2023. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2024 .......... 		1,138,559
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
be required - see instructions) ....... 		0
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2018 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		0
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2024.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		0
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2019....  
b Excess from 2020....  
c Excess from 2021....  
d Excess from 2022....  
e Excess from 2023....  
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 10
Part XIII
Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)
1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2023, enter the date of the ruling ...... right arrow
 
b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
income from Part I or the minimum
investment return from Part IX for each
year listed .......... 		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
(a) 2023 (b) 2022 (c) 2021 (d) 2020
         
b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........          
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
line 4 for each year listed ..... 		         
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
for active conduct of exempt activities .......... 		         
e Qualifying distributions made directly
for active conduct of exempt activities.
Subtract line 2d from line 2c .... 		         
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......          
(2) Value of assets qualifying
under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)		          
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
of minimum investment return shown in
Part IX, line 6 for each year listed .. 		         
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross
investment income (interest,
dividends, rents, payments
on securities loans (section
512(a)(5)), or royalties) .... 		         
(2) Support from general public
and 5 or more exempt
organizations as provided in
section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii).... 		         
(3) Largest amount of support
from an exempt organization		          
(4) Gross investment income          
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
Check here right arrow
aThe name, address, and telephone number or 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)
Page 11
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (continued)
3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient If recipient is an individual,
show any relationship to
any foundation manager
or substantial contributor
 Foundation
status of
recipient 		Purpose of grant or
contribution 		Amount
Name and address (home or business)
aPaid during the year

5430 Foundation

16217 Kittridge Street
Van Nuys,CA91406 		None PC Program Funding 17,000

Access Opportunity

1871 Folsam Street Suite 110
Boulder,CO80302 		None PC Program Funding 40,000

Advance EDU

3141 Walnut St Suite 101
Denver,CO80205 		None PC Program Funding 20,000

Boco Flamenco

777 Willowbrook Rd
Boulder,CO80302 		None PC Program Funding 2,000

Boulder Cancer Fighters

4373 Peach Court
Boulder,CO80301 		None PC Program Funding 15,000

Boulder Community Health Foundation

4860 Riverbend Rd
Boulder,CO80301 		None PC Program Funding 10,000

Boys Town

14100 Crawford Street
Boys Town,NE68010 		None PC Program Funding 500

Breakthrough Alliance of Colorado

1644 Platte Street Suite 400
Denver,CO80202 		None PC Program Funding 25,000

Camp Kesem

440 N Barranca Ave 2273
Covina,CA91723 		None PC Program Funding 3,500

City of Boulder (Police Canine Program)

5600 Flatiron Parkway
Boulder,CO80301 		None PC Program Funding 50,000

CiviCo

250 Fillmore Street Suite 225
Denver,CO80206 		None PC Program Funding 200,000

Colorado Thrives

3121 Quitman Street
Denver,CO80212 		None PC Program Funding 50,000

Dairy Arts Center

2590 Walnut St
Boulder,CO80302 		None PC Program Funding 25,000

Denver Civic Ventures

1515 Arapahoe St Tower 3 Suite 100
Denver,CO80202 		None PC Program Funding 5,000

El Dorado Foundation Inc

14605 N 73rd St
Scottsdale,AZ85260 		None PC Program Funding 10,000

Engineers without Borders

1031 33rd Street
Denver,CO80205 		None PC Program Funding 3,000

Evans Scholars Foundation

2501 Patriot Boulevard
Glenview,IL60026 		None PC Program Funding 10,000

Feherty's Troops First Foundation

12788 Barnett Drive
Mount Airy,MD21771 		None PC Program Funding 25,000

Glider

940 Pearl St
Boulder,CO80302 		None PC Program Funding 10,000

Greenhouse Scholars

1881 9th Street Suite 200
Boulder,CO80302 		None PC Program Funding 100,450

Growing Gardens of Boulder

1630 Hawthorn Ave
Boulder,CO80304 		None PC Program Funding 10,000

Jazz at Aspen Snowmass

110 E Hallam St Suite 104
Aspen,CO81611 		None PC Program Funding 3,000

Lightways

250 Water Stone Circle
Joliet,IL60431 		None PC Program Funding 250

Make a Wish - Illinois

200 W Monroe St Suite 1801
Chicago,IL60606 		None PC Program Funding 500

Minooka Community High School

301 S Wabena Ave
Minooka,IL60447 		None PC Program Funding 500

National Center for Women & Information Technology

1909 26th Street 2nd Floor
Boulder,CO80302 		None PC Program Funding 50,000

North Boulder Little League

PO Box 1827
Boulder,CO80306 		None PC Program Funding 10,000

Rocky Mountain Adventist Healthcare Foundation

950 E Harvard Ave Suite 230
Denver,CO80210 		None PC Program Funding 25,000

Ronald McDonald House Charity

110 N Carpenter St
Chicago,IL60607 		None PC Program Funding 200

Shelter Inc

1616 Arlington Heights Road
Arlington Heights,IL60004 		None PC Program Funding 4,000

Soaring Heights PK-8 PTO

3280 County Road 5
Erie,CO80516 		None PC Program Funding 300

St Jude Reseach Hospital

262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis,TN38105 		None PC Program Funding 1,000

Tennyson Center for Children

2950 Tennyson St
Denver,CO80212 		None PC Program Funding 10,000

Unite America Institute

1580 Lincoln Street Suite 520
Denver,CO80203 		None PC Program Funding 20,000

University of Chicago Booth School of Business

5807 S Woodlawn Ave
Chicago,IL60637 		None PC Program Funding 275,000

University of Colorado Foundation

1800 Grant Street
Denver,CO80203 		None PC Program Funding 470,000

University of Illinois

506 S Wright Street
Urbana,IL61801 		None PC Program Funding 225,000
Total .................................right arrow 3a 1,726,200
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. right arrow 3b 0
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 12
Part XV-A
Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
Related or exempt
function income
(See instructions.)
1Program service revenue: (a)
Business code 		(b)
Amount 		(c)
Exclusion code 		(d)
Amount
a
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies          
2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
investments ........... 		         
4 Dividends and interest from securities .... 900001 182,982 14 205,704  
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 ............ 		900001 133,167 18 -10,459  
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
11 Other revenue:
aCC-Tiger Global LP 		  -173 14 2,668  
bCharlesbank Executives Credit Opp Fund III LP   293 14 11  
cEndeavor Catalyst II LP     14 1,830  
dEndeavor Catalyst III LP     14 -14  
eIII Credit Opportunities Fund Ltd.     14 2,035,408  
fLapis Municipal Opp Fund V LP     14 6  
gMaroon PEF III LP     14 2,860  
hMaroon PEF IV LP   -191 14 21,415  
iMaroon PEF V LP   1,434 14 5,351  
jMaroon PEF VIII LP   -17,383 14 8,266  
kThe Kitchen Cafe LLC   -722 14 10  
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) .. 299,407 2,273,056 0
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
2,572,463
(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
Part XV-B
Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
Line No.
DownArrow 		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to
the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
instructions.)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 13
Part XVI
Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
1
Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
Yes
No
a
Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
(1) Cash...................................
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Other assets.................................
1a(2)
 
No
b
Other transactions:
(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
1b(1)
 
No
(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
1b(2)
 
No
(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
1b(3)
 
No
(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
1b(4)
 
No
(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
1b(5)
 
No
(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
1b(6)
 
No
c
Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
1c
 
No
d
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
(a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
2a
Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
b
If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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TY 2023 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
The Caruso Foundation
 
dba Caruso Entrepreneurship Initiative
EIN:
84-1559444
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
Accounting 20,660 0   0

TY 2023 ExplnOfNonFilingWithAGStmt
Name:
The Caruso Foundation
 
dba Caruso Entrepreneurship Initiative
EIN:
84-1559444
Statement:
Colorado does not require or accept copies of Form 990-PF.

TY 2023 GeneralExplanationAttachment
Name:
The Caruso Foundation
 
dba Caruso Entrepreneurship Initiative
EIN:
84-1559444
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
  Mission Statement Mission Statement: To inspire entrepreneurship, advance knowledge, and empower those in our communities to live healthier lives. Initiatives: The Caruso Foundation's primary charitable initiative is to promote and grow the entrepreneurial community which will provide positive social and economic impacts to our society. This initiative includes promoting the growth of business startups, educating entrepreneurs, and supporting provocative and innovative endeavors that build the associated infrastructure for sustained growth in our communities, both in terms of breakthrough ideas and human progress. As part of our other charitable goals, we support organizations that promote healthy living through natural and organic foods and sustainable agriculture and seek ways to provide women, minorities and underserved populations with equal opportunities and access to education, leadership positions and other resources. The Caruso Foundation was created by Dan and Cindy Caruso, building multi-generational support to organizations focused on entrepreneurship and improving the health and knowledge of individuals worldwide.

TY 2023 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
Name:
The Caruso Foundation
 
dba Caruso Entrepreneurship Initiative
EIN:
84-1559444
Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
AMOpportunities AT COST 25,000 25,000
Arryved Inc. AT COST 39,357 39,357
Arryved Inc. Seed 2 AT COST 150,000 150,000
Arryved Inc. Series A AT COST 250,000 250,000
Black Currant AT COST 50,000 50,000
Caruso Ventures 360VUZ SPV AT COST 437,500 437,500
Caruso Ventures Agile Space SPV AT COST 300,000 300,000
Caruso Ventures ALLCITY SPV AT COST 500,000 500,000
Caruso Ventures BillGO SPV AT COST 125,000 125,000
Caruso Ventures Boom Supersonic SPV AT COST 700,000 700,000
Caruso Ventures Canopy Aerospace SPV AT COST 60,000 60,000
Caruso Ventures Exum SPV AT COST 124,999 124,999
Caruso Ventures Firefly SPV AT COST 375,000 375,000
Caruso Ventures Five to Nine SPV AT COST 150,000 150,000
Caruso Ventures Guest House SPV AT COST 400,000 400,000
Caruso Ventures Language IO SPV AT COST 300,000 300,000
Caruso Ventures Mindful Care AT COST 168,750 168,750
Caruso Ventures Outside SPV II AT COST 261,880 261,880
Caruso Ventures Radia SPV I AT COST 375,000 375,000
Caruso Ventures Radia SPV II AT COST 187,484 187,484
Caruso Ventures Sweepsouth SPV AT COST 375,000 375,000
Caruso Ventures Toters SPV AT COST 125,000 125,000
Caruso Ventures Tovala SPV AT COST 262,500 262,500
CC - Tiger LP AT COST 343,655 343,655
Charlesbank Executives Credit Opp Fund III LP AT COST 568,985 568,985
Endeavor Catalyst II LP AT COST 368,604 368,604
Endeavor Catalyst III LP AT COST 866,423 866,423
Fidelity FMV 2,202,330 1,853,680
III Credit Opportunities Fund Ltd. FMV 15,316,525 23,370,708
Lapis Municipal Opp Fund V AT COST 600,827 600,827
Lighten Inc. AT COST 50,000 50,000
Loan to Pipeline Equity Inc. AT COST 100,000 100,000
Manifest Inc. AT COST 25,000 25,000
Maroon Peaks PEF III LP AT COST 494,550 188,545
Maroon Peaks PEF IV LP AT COST 1,307,823 758,344
Maroon Peaks PEF V LP AT COST 1,924,979 1,312,093
Maroon Peaks PEF VIII LP AT COST 2,399,084 2,399,084
Maybell Quantum Industries Inc. AT COST 1,500,000 1,500,000
Mindful Care AT COST 224,958 224,958
My Art Cache AT COST 25,000 25,000
Pippin Title Inc. AT COST 50,000 50,000
reOrbital Inc. AT COST 75,000 75,000
Sarus Corp. AT COST 25,000 25,000
Secureset Fund I AT COST 65,621 65,621
Speeko AT COST 25,000 25,000
Stride Tech Medical AT COST 50,000 50,000
The Kitchen Cafe LLC AT COST 241,251 241,251
Tiger Global PIP XV Feeder LP AT COST 4,499,582 4,499,582
Vetted Pet Health Inc AT COST 50,000 50,000
Vitro3d Inc. AT COST 25,000 25,000

TY 2023 OtherAssetsSchedule
Name:
The Caruso Foundation
 
dba Caruso Entrepreneurship Initiative
EIN:
84-1559444
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
Dividend Receivable 2,667 763 763
Suspense 0 394 394


TY 2023 OtherDecreasesSchedule
Name:
The Caruso Foundation
 
dba Caruso Entrepreneurship Initiative
EIN:
84-1559444
Description Amount
Nondeductible Expenses 4,961
Nondeductible Contributions 50,000
Capital Adjustments 154


TY 2023 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
The Caruso Foundation
 
dba Caruso Entrepreneurship Initiative
EIN:
84-1559444
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
Bank Charges 300 300   0
CC - Tiger LP 17,360 17,360   0
Charlesbank Executives Credit Opp Fund III LP 122,807 122,807   0
Endeavor Catalyst II LP 4,631 4,631   0
Endeavor Catalyst III LP 18,008 18,008   0
Lapis Municipal Opp Fund V LP 2,109 2,109   0
Maroon Peaks PEF III LP 5,204 5,204   0
Maroon Peaks PEF IV LP 16,335 16,335   0
Maroon Peaks PEF V LP 21,301 21,301   0
Maroon Peaks PEF VIII LP 90,057 90,057   0
The Kitchen Cafe LLC 10 10   0
Tiger Global PIP XV Feeder LP 181 181   0


TY 2023 OtherIncomeSchedule2
Name:
The Caruso Foundation
 
dba Caruso Entrepreneurship Initiative
EIN:
84-1559444
Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
CC-Tiger Global LP 2,495 2,668 2,495
Charlesbank Executives Credit Opp Fund III LP 304 11 304
Endeavor Catalyst II LP 1,830 1,830 1,830
Endeavor Catalyst III LP -14 -14 -14
III Credit Opportunities Fund Ltd. 2,035,408 2,035,408 2,035,408
Lapis Municipal Opp Fund V LP 6 6 6
Maroon PEF III LP 2,860 2,860 2,860
Maroon PEF IV LP 21,224 21,415 21,224
Maroon PEF V LP 6,785 5,351 6,785
Maroon PEF VIII LP -9,117 8,266 -9,117
The Kitchen Cafe LLC -712 10 -712


TY 2023 OtherIncreasesSchedule
Name:
The Caruso Foundation
 
dba Caruso Entrepreneurship Initiative
EIN:
84-1559444
Description Amount
Tax-Exempt Income 18,387
QSBS Exclusion 45


TY 2023 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
Name:
The Caruso Foundation
 
dba Caruso Entrepreneurship Initiative
EIN:
84-1559444
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
Due to Daniel P. Caruso 4,034 14,074
Other Current Liabilities 212,750 12,750
Due to/from Caruso Tech Investments 0 503,813


TY 2023 TaxesSchedule
Name:
The Caruso Foundation
 
dba Caruso Entrepreneurship Initiative
EIN:
84-1559444
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
Foreign Taxes 2,745 2,745   0