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
2024
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2024, or tax year beginning 01-01-2024 , and ending 12-31-2024
Name of foundation
THE WATERWHEEL FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)CO BGCO 420 LEXINGTON AVE 2520
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
NEW YORK, NY10170
A Employer identification number

13-3948773
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(212) 582-9700
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$16,253,450J 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) 2,443,258
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 34,937 34,937  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 435,713 435,713  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 374,067
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 3,318,172
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 374,067
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,711 1,711  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 3,289,686 846,428  
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).......        
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
63,083 32,499   0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
5,500 0   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule).......        
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 68,583 32,499   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 4,024,071 4,024,071
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 4,092,654 32,499   4,024,071
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -802,968
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 813,929
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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............. 232,923 123,492 123,492
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 1,190,568 2,103,601 2,103,601
3 Accounts receivable right arrow192,770
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow   146,175 192,770 192,770
4 Pledges receivable right arrow686,154
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow   3,979,353 686,154 686,154
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)....... 10,853,332 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
12,503,666 		13,141,833
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)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow1,155
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow1,155      
15 Other assets (describe right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
5,600 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
5,600 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
5,600
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 16,407,951 15,615,283 16,253,450
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 27,032 38,961
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
13,291 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
11,662
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 40,323 50,623
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........... 16,367,628 15,564,660
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)..... 16,367,628 15,564,660
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 16,407,951 15,615,283
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
16,367,628
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-802,968
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
15,564,660
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
15,564,660
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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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 BERNSTEIN P    
b PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES BERNSTEIN P    
c PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES BERNSTEIN P    
d PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES BERNSTEIN P    
e
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 22,303   19,572 2,731
b 2,511,868   2,322,062 189,806
c 131,776   134,288 -2,512
d 652,225   468,183 184,042
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       2,731
b       189,806
c       -2,512
d       184,042
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 2 374,067
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 11,314
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 11,314
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 11,314
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2024 estimated tax payments and 2023 overpayment credited to 2024 6a 4,971
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 8,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 12,971
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 29
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 1,628
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2025 estimated taxright arrow1,628 Refundedright arrow 11 0
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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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 arrowVT
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 2024 or the taxable year beginning in 2024? 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. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
...............................
10
Yes
 
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 arrowPHISH.COM/WATERWHEEL
14
The books are in care ofright arrowBURTON GOLDSTEIN CO LLC Telephone no.right arrow (212) 582-9700

Located atright arrow420 LEXINGTON AVE STE 2520NEW YORKNY ZIP+4right arrow10170
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 2024, 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 2024? .............
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 2024, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2024?....................
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 2024 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 2024.) .....................
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 2024? ..
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
ERNEST ANASTASIO III PRESIDENT
1.00 		0 0 0
C/O BGCO 420 LEXINGTON AVE STE 2520
NEW YORK,NY10170
MICHAEL GORDON VP
1.00 		0 0 0
C/O BGCO 420 LEXINGTON AVE STE 2520
NEW YORK,NY10170
PAGE MCCONNELL VP
1.00 		0 0 0
C/O BGCO 420 LEXINGTON AVE STE 2520
NEW YORK,NY10170
JONATHAN FISHMAN VP
1.00 		0 0 0
C/O BGCO 420 LEXINGTON AVE STE 2520
NEW YORK,NY10170
BETH MONTUORI ROWLES SECRETARY
6.00 		0 0 0
C/O BGCO 420 LEXINGTON AVE STE 2520
NEW YORK,NY10170
BURTON GOLDSTEIN TREASURER
2.00 		0 0 0
C/O BGCO 420 LEXINGTON AVE STE 2520
NEW YORK,NY10170
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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Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part IX
Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
1
Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes:
a
Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
1a
12,102,087
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
1,825,293
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
2,296,253
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
16,223,633
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
16,223,633
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
243,354
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
15,980,279
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
799,014
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
799,014
2a
Tax on investment income for 2024 from Part V, line 5 .......
2a
11,314
b
Income tax for 2024. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
11,314
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
787,700
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
787,700
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
787,700
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
4,024,071
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
4,024,071
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Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus 		(b)
Years prior to 2023 		(c)
2023 		(d)
2024
1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Part X, line 7 787,700
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2024:
a Enter amount for 2023 only....... 0
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20 0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024:
a From 2019...... 496,015
b From 2020...... 2,139,254
c From 2021...... 471,301
d From 2022...... 826,415
e From 2023...... 1,411,807
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 5,344,792
4Qualifying distributions for 2024 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 4,024,071
a Applied to 2023, but not more than line 2a 0
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
(Election required—see instructions)..... 		0
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
required—see instructions)........ 		0
d Applied to 2024 distributable amount..... 787,700
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 3,236,371
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2024. 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 8,581,163
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 2023. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions ............. 		0
f Undistributed income for 2024. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2025 .......... 		0
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
be required - see instructions) ....... 		0
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2019 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		496,015
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2025.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		8,085,148
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2020.... 2,139,254
b Excess from 2021.... 471,301
c Excess from 2022.... 826,415
d Excess from 2023.... 1,411,807
e Excess from 2024.... 3,236,371
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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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 2024, 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) 2024 (b) 2023 (c) 2022 (d) 2021
         
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 if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d. See instructions
aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
cAny submission deadlines:
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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

ONE PERCENT FOR THE PLANET

50 LAKESIDE AVE 341
BURLINGTON,VT05401 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 1,736

AFRAS DONATIONS

PO BOX 565
FISH CREEK,WI54212 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 4,750

AGE WELL

875 ROOSWVELT HWY STE 210
COLCHESTER,VT05446 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 15,000

AMERICAN RED CROSS

32 N PROSPECT STREET
BURLINGTON,VT05401 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 25,000

AUNT DOT'S PLACE

51 CENTER ROAD
ESSEX JUNCTION,VT05452 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 10,000

BURLINGTON CITY ARTS

135 CHURCH STREET
BURLINGTON,VT05401 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 50,000

BREWSTER PIERCE MEMORIAL SCHOOL

120 SCHOOL STREET
HUNGTINTON,VT05462 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 2,100

CAMDEN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

PO BOX 836
CAMDEN,ME04843 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 10,000

CATSKILL MOUNTAIN KEEPER

220 MAIN STREET
HURLEYVILLE,NY12747 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 8,972

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY OFFICE

PO BOX 1603
BURLINGTON,VT05401 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 40,000

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY EXPOSITION

PO BOX 209
ESSEX JUNCTION,VT05452 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 2,000

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY TROUT UNLIMITED

7 HELEN STREET
PLATTSBURGH,NY12901 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 1,700

COMMON ROOTS

PO BOX 9335
SO BURLINGTON,VT05407 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 20,000

CONSERVATION LAW FOUNDATION 2

62 SUMMER STREET
BOSTON,MA02110 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 8,972

DIVIDED SKY FOUNDATION

262 FOX LANE
LUDLOW,VT05149 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 37,739

EDMUNDS MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSIC

275 MAIN STREET
BURLINGTON,VT05401 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 15,000

DRUMSTRONG

1510 TWIFORD PL
CHARLOTTE,NC28207 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 20,000

EDUCATION THROUGH MUSIC COLORADO

618 S PONTIAC WAY
DENVER,CO80224 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 8,972

FRIENDS OF THE WINOOSKI RIVER

46 BARRE ST
MONTPELIER,VT05602 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 35,000

GREATER BURLINGTON MULTCULTURAL RESOURCE

63 PEARL STREET STE 140
BURLINGTON,VT05408 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 5,000

FORGOTTEN HARVEST

15000 W EIGHT MILE ROAD
OAK PARK,MI48237 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERALGENERAL 20,000

HOPE FOR THE CITY

241 N STEPHANIE ST
HENDERSON,NV89074 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 47,765

FULL PLATES FULL POTENTIAL

14 MAIN STREET PO BOX 3
BRUNSWICK,ME04011 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERALGENERAL 24,091

INDY BOOK PROJECT

1537 W OAK ST
ZIONSVILLE,IN46077 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 8,972

GREEN MOUNTAIN CLUB

4711 WATERBURY-STOWE RD
WATERBURY CENTER,VT05677 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 25,000

JOURNALISM FUNDING PARTNERS

1731 HOWE AVE STE 242
SACRAMENTO,CA95825 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 35,000

LAKE CHAMPLAIN MARITIME MUSEUM

4472 BASIN HARBOR ROAD
VERGENNES,VT05491 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERALGENERAL 5,000

LIVING LANDS AND WATERS

17624 RTE 84N
EAST MOLINE,IL61244 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERALGENERALGENERAL 8,972

MID-COAST HEALTH NET INC

22 WHITE STREET
ROCKLAND,ME04841 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 2,500

ONE ARTS

294 N WINOOSKI AVE
BURLINGTON,VT05401 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 10,000

HUNGER FREE AMERICA

50 BROAD STREET 1103
NEW YORK,NY10004 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL GENERAL 17,879

IN TANDEM ARTS

17 WARD STREET
BURLINGTON,VT05401 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 2,000

PAWS 4 LIFE ANIMAL RESCUE

3648 N PERRY ROAD
SEDALIA,CO80135 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 8,972

PROJECT ACCESS

451 CLARKSON AVE
BROOKLYN,NY11203 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 8,972

ROZALIA PROJECT

PO BOX 75
KITTERY,ME03905 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 30,000

KIDS ON THE BALL INC

19 LINDENWOOD DRIVE
SO BURLINGTON,VT05403 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 20,000

KIN BEH EDUCATION CENTER FOUNDATION

1230 MAGDALENA CT
LOS ALTOS,CA94024 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 75,000

KING STREET CENTER INC

PO BOX 1615
BURLINGTON,VT05402 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 30,000

LAKE CHAMPLAIN COMMUNITY SAILING CENTER

PO BOX 64818
BURLINGTON,VT05401 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 37,535

LAMOILLE HOUSING PARTNERSHIP

PO BOX 637
MORRISVILLE,VT05661 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 5,000

SEVEN STARTS ART CENTER

5126 VT-14
SHARON,VT05065 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 800

SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE

PO BOX 2905
PHOENIX,AZ85062 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 3,500

LOOM ENSEMBLE

92 NORTH AVE 7
BURLINGTON,VT05401 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 1,000

SPEEDWAY CHILDRENS CHARITIES

5555 CONCORD PWKY STE 336
CONCORD,NC28027 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 25,000

STOWE JAZZ FESTIVAL

100 COTTAGE CLUB ROAD
STOWE,VT05672 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 2,000

STREET MEDICINE INSTITUTE

PO BOX 431
INGOMAR,PA15127 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 17,412

SWEET RELIEF

2650 E IMOERIAL HWY STE 208
BREA,CA92821 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 20,000

NEIGHBORS IN ACTION

PO BOX 157
CABOT,VT05647 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 5,000

NEW COMMUNITY PROJECT

575 RUBY BRACE RD STARKSBORO VT
05487
STARKSBORO,VT05487 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 3,000

NOFA-VT

PO BOX 697 14 PLEASANT ST
RICHMOND,VT05477 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 30,000

TEAM RUBICON

5230 PACIFIC CONCOURSE DRIVE STE
200
LOS ANGELES,CA90045 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 25,000

THE AGRIHOOD COLLECTIVE

PO BOX 927
SHELBURNE,VT05482 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 25,000

THE CONSCIOUS ALLIANCE

3801 INDUSTRIAL LANE
BROOMFIELD,CO80020 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 8,972

THE ENDANDERED ALPHABETS PROJECT

7 RICHMOND STREET
MORRISTOWN,VT05661 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 12,150

THE FOOD PROJECT

10 LEWIS STREET
LINCOLN,MA01773 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 8,972

THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

1255 23RD STREET NW STE 450
WASHINGTON,DC20037 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 25,000

THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR THE SUNY

PO BOX 9
ALBANY,NY12201 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 97,750

RICHMOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

125 SCHOOL STREET
RICHMOND,VT05477 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 3,000

THE RETREAT

13 GOODFRIEND DRIVE
EAST HAMPTON,NY11937 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 25,000

TITLE TRACK

194 MERCER STREET 4TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10012 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERALGENERAL 8,972

STEPS TO END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

PO BOX 1535
BURLINGTON,VT05402 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 70,000

UPPER VALLEY HAVEN

713 HARTFORD AVE
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION,VT05001 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 5,000

VERMONT RURAL EDUCATION COLLABORATIVE

825 MEAD HILL ROAD
HOLLAND,VT05830 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 2,000

WOLCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

71 WOLCOTT ROAD
WEST HARTFORD,CT06110 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 10,000

WORLD CENTER KITCHEN

200 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW 7TH FLOOR
WASHINGTON,DC20001 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 25,000

ROOTED AND RISING-WASHINGTON PARK

3940 W LISBON AVE
MILWAUKEE,WI53208 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 8,972

THE FLYNN CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS

153 MAIN STREET
BURLINGTON,VT05401 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 50,000

MICHAEL FIELDS AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTE

N8030 TOWNLINW ROAD
EAST TROY,WI53120 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 8,972

UVM HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE

1110 PRIM ROAD
COLCHESTER,VT05446 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 5,000

VERMONT BLUES SOCIETY

PO BOX 4009
HARLAN,IA51593 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 7,500

VERMONT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

3 COURT STREET
MIDDLEBURY,VT05753 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 2,690,000

VERMONT HUMANITIES COUNCIL

11 LOOMIS ST
MONTPELIER,VT05602 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 2,500

VERMONT JOURNALISM TRUST

26 STATE ST SUITE 8
MONTPELIER,VT05602 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 25,000

VERMONT PARKS FOREVER

PO BOX 815
MONTPELIER,VT05601 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 20,000

VERMONT STUDIO CENTER

PO BOX 613 80 PEARL ST
JOHNSON,VT05656 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL 2,000
Total .................................right arrow 3a 4,024,071
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. right arrow 3b 0
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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 ........... 		523000 34,937      
4 Dividends and interest from securities .... 523000 435,713      
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 ..... 900003 1,711      
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory ............ 		523000 374,067      
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
11 Other revenue:
a
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) .. 846,428 0 0
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
846,428
(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 (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 13
Part XVI
Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
1
Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
Yes
No
a
Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
(1) Cash...................................
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Other assets.................................
1a(2)
 
No
b
Other transactions:
(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
1b(1)
 
No
(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
1b(2)
 
No
(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
1b(3)
 
No
(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
1b(4)
 
No
(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
1b(5)
 
No
(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
1b(6)
 
No
c
Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
1c
 
No
d
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
(a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
2a
Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
b
If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
Sign Here
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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)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

right arrow Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Name of the organization
THE WATERWHEEL FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

13-3948773
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ
501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization


Form 990-PF
501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation
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
For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.
Special Rules
For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 331/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Right Arrow $  
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) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025) Page 2
Name of organization
THE WATERWHEEL FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number
13-3948773
Part I
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
AEG LIVE
 
53 W 23RD ST FLOOR 5
 
NEW YORK, NY10010

$ 8,429


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
2
PHISH INC
 
420 LEXINGTON AVE STE 2520
 
NEW YORK, NY10170

$ 236,947


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
3
STEPHEN KOSHLAND
 
110 MUSIC MOUNTAIN ROAD
 
FALLS VILLAGE, CT06031

$ 6,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
4
DELLORA AND LESTER NORRIS
 
3131 WINSLOW SQ FL 322
 
JACKSONVILLE, FL32207

$ 38,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
5
PHISH MAIL ORDER INC
 
420 LEXINGTON AVE STE 2520
 
NEW YORK, NY10170

$ 599,207


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
6
EZRA LANDES
 
7 FLEET STREET
 
MARINA DEL RAY, CA90292

$ 14,200


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Name of organization
THE WATERWHEEL FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number
13-3948773
Part I
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
AMDUR FAMILY FOUNDATION
 
300 71ST STREET 620
 
MIAMI BEACH, FL33141

$ 5,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
8
BETTERWORLD
 
100 CONGRESS AVE
 
AUSTIN, TX78701

$ 17,809


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
9
VAN DYKE FAMILY FOUNDATION
 
23436 LAND END ROAD
 
CHESTERTOWN, MD21620

$ 10,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
10
HEAD COUNTGF
 
104 WEST 29TH ST 11TH FLOOR
 
NEW YORK, NY10010

$ 32,750


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(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
11
JEFFREY ASHER
 
1203 CHRISTINA COURT
 
SKIPPACK, PA19474

$ 10,000


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(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
12
LEO W SEAL FAMILY FOUNDATION
 
PO BOX 3720
 
BAY SAINT LOUIS, MS39521

$ 6,000


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Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Name of organization
THE WATERWHEEL FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number
13-3948773
Part I
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
MP CONCERTS LLC
 
888 WESTHEIMER ROAD
 
HOUSTON, TX77006

$ 8,739


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(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
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Type of contribution
14
PLEDGING FOUNDATION
 
2261 MARKET ST UNIT 5055
 
SAN FRANCISCO, CA94114

$ 22,759


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(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
15
POLLOK PRINTS
 
928 6TH AVE S
 
NASHVILLE, TN37203

$ 50,000


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Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
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Type of contribution
16
REYNOLDS & REYNOLDS
 
1 REYNOLDS WAY
 
KETTERING, OH45430

$ 5,000


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(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
17
THE PENNYWISE FOUNDATION
 
PO BOX 1112
 
RICHMOND, VT05477

$ 10,000


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No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
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Type of contribution
18
THE WRIGHT-HAGER FOUNDATION
 
501 TRENTON AVE PT
 
PLEASEANT, NJ08742

$ 5,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Name of organization
THE WATERWHEEL FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number
13-3948773
Part I
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
BOTTLENECK GALLERY - BRENDA LYDIC
 
60 BROADWAY
 
BROOKLYN, NY11249

$ 39,100


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Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


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Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


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Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
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$  


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$  


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$  


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Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 3
Name of organization
THE WATERWHEEL FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number

13-3948773
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) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 4
Name of organization
THE WATERWHEEL FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number

13-3948773
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.) $  
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) (Rev. 1-2025)
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TY 2024 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
Name:
THE WATERWHEEL FOUNDATION
EIN:
13-3948773
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
CORPORATE STOCK 12,503,666 13,141,833

TY 2024 OtherAssetsSchedule
Name:
THE WATERWHEEL FOUNDATION
EIN:
13-3948773
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
PREPAID TAXES 5,600 5,600 5,600


TY 2024 OtherIncomeSchedule2
Name:
THE WATERWHEEL FOUNDATION
EIN:
13-3948773
Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
MISCELLANEOUS 1,711 1,711 1,711


TY 2024 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
Name:
THE WATERWHEEL FOUNDATION
EIN:
13-3948773
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
DIVIDED SKY FOUNDATION 13,065 11,662
PHISH MAIL ORDER INC 226 0


TY 2024 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
THE WATERWHEEL FOUNDATION
EIN:
13-3948773
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEES 32,499 32,499   0
OTHER PROFESSIONAL 210 0   0
MISCELLANEOUS 4,969 0   0
BANK CHARGES 40 0   0
TICKET EXPENSE 25,365 0   0


TY 2024 SubstantialContributorsSch
Name:
THE WATERWHEEL FOUNDATION
EIN:
13-3948773
Name Address
BOTTLENECK GALLERY
  		60 BROADWAY
S BURLINGTON,VT05403
BEN & JERRY'S
  		30 COMMUNITY DRIVE
S BURLINGTON,VT05403
THE WRIGHT-HAGER FOUNDATION
  		501 TRENTON AVE
PT PLEASANT,NJ08742
AMDUR FAMILY FOUNDATION
  		300 71ST STREET 620
MIAMI BEACH,FL33141
ASHERS CHOCOLATE CO
  		80 RAMBOLD ROAD
SOUDERTON,PA18964
PHISH MAIL ORDER
  		420 LEXINGTON AVE STE 2520
NEW YORK,NY10170
CHRISTOPHER MAS 88 FOREST LANE
APEX,NC27539
DELLORA & LESTER NORRIS FOUNDATION
  		3131 WINSLOW SQUARE
JACKSON,FL32207
PHISH INC
  		420 LEXINGTON AVE STE 2520
NEW YORK,NY10170
STEPHEN KOSKLAND 110 MUSIC MOUNTAIN ROAD
FALLS VILLAGE,CT06031
THE GIVING FUND
  		5101 SANTA MONICA BLVD
LOS ANGELES,CA90029


TY 2024 TaxesSchedule
Name:
THE WATERWHEEL FOUNDATION
EIN:
13-3948773
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
EXCISE TAX 5,500 0   0