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
STARITCH FOUNDATION INC
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 1356
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
SARANAC LAKE, NY129837356
A Employer identification number

14-1827670
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(518) 891-9797
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$5,348,838J 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) 29,271
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 958 958  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 75,116 75,116  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 350,831
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 1,398,973
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 362,472
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
3,790 3,790  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 459,966 442,336  
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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12,000 0   0
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
4,200 0   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:
// Content
20,867 20,443   0
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 37,067 20,443   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 413,175 413,175
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 450,242 20,443   413,175
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 9,724
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 421,893
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)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. -140,375 -34,201 -34,201
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 15,805 35,535 35,535
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)....... 2,302,620 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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2,286,346 		4,723,539
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).......... 666,736 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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566,739 		622,720
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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1,154 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,245 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,245
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 2,845,940 2,855,664 5,348,838
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)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 0 0
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...........    
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........ 0 0
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 2,845,940 2,855,664
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 2,845,940 2,855,664
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 2,845,940 2,855,664
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
2,845,940
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
9,724
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
2,855,664
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
2,855,664
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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 400 SH AMERICAN WATER WORKS CO P 2019-02-07 2024-02-29
b 100 SH AMERICAN WATER WORKS CO P 2023-11-23 2024-02-29
c 150 SH APPLE INC P 2014-06-09 2024-12-10
d 150 SH APPLE INC P 2014-06-09 2024-12-12
e 300 SH ATLASSIAN CORP P 2019-04-01 2024-08-12
1000 SH BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB P 2019-11-22 2024-05-22
512 SH DOW INC P 2009-02-04 2024-11-26
488 SH DOW INC P 2020-01-31 2024-11-26
550 SH FMC CORP D 2015-05-19 2024-06-06
250 SH FMC CORP P 2015-11-13 2024-06-06
1200 SH GXO LOGISTICS INC P 2022-10-27 2024-08-12
500 SH HOLOGIC INC D 2017-04-24 2024-12-10
150 SH INTUITIVE SURGICAL D 2017-04-24 2024-12-10
1000 SH NVIDIA CORP P 2019-01-24 2024-08-21
500 SH NVIDIA CORP P 2019-01-24 2024-12-09
500 SH NVIDIA CORP P 2019-01-24 2024-12-10
1425 SH PFIZER INC P 2024-05-22 2024-12-10
60755 SH PROTALEX INC D 2017-04-24 2024-01-01
590M VANGUARD TREAS MM INVESTOR P    
100 SH XPO INC P 2018-06-18 2024-12-10
100 SH XPO INC P 2018-10-24 2024-12-10
(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 47,472   38,461 9,011
b 11,868   13,133 -1,265
c 37,049   2,229 34,820
d 28,211   2,228 25,983
e 42,330   34,110 8,220
42,380   56,329 -13,949
22,600   18,050 4,550
21,541   22,589 -1,048
31,418   27,376 4,042
14,281   8,377 5,904
57,136   42,132 15,004
37,734   14,549 23,185
81,021   7,015 74,006
127,991   3,613 124,378
69,168   1,806 67,362
69,498   1,806 67,692
36,679   41,978 -5,299
    98,719 -98,719
590,000   590,000 0
15,298   6,720 8,578
15,298   5,281 10,017
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       9,011
b       -1,265
c       34,820
d       25,983
e       8,220
      -13,949
      4,550
      -1,048
      4,042
      5,904
      15,004
      23,185
      74,006
      124,378
      67,362
      67,692
      -5,299
      -98,719
      0
      8,578
      10,017
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 2 362,472
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 5,864
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 5,864
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 5,864
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2024 estimated tax payments and 2023 overpayment credited to 2024 6a 5,061
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 5,061
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 118
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......right arrow 9 921
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...right arrow 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2025 estimated taxright arrow   Refundedright arrow 11  
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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
 
No
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 arrowNY
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 arrowN/A
14
The books are in care ofright arrowEDENFIELD AND SNOW Telephone no.right arrow (518) 891-9797

Located atright arrow440 BLOOMINGDALE AVESARANAC LAKENY ZIP+4right arrow12983
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
SALLY B RITCHIE TREASURER/DIRECTOR
0.00 		0 0 0
P O BOX 1356
SARANAC LAKE,NY129837356
JAMES M RITCHIE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
0.00 		0 0 0
P O BOX 1356
SARANAC LAKE,NY129837356
DOROTHY R VALHOULI SECRETARY/DIRECTOR
0.00 		0 0 0
P O BOX 1356
SARANAC LAKE,NY129837356
STEPHEN M RITCHIE DIRECTOR
0.00 		0 0 0
P O BOX 1356
SARANAC LAKE,NY129837356
SOLVEIG A HOLUM LYFORD DIRECTOR
0.00 		0 0 0
P O BOX 1356
SARANAC LAKE,NY129837356
CAROLYN R DONATELLO DIRECTOR
0.00 		0 0 0
P O BOX 1356
SARANAC LAKE,NY129837356
JAMES R VALHOULI DIRECTOR
0.00 		0 0 0
P O BOX 1356
SARANAC LAKE,NY129837356
ALEXANDER R VALHOULI DIRECTOR
0.00 		0 0 0
P O BOX 1356
SARANAC LAKE,NY129837356
ROBERT M HOLUM VICE-PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
0.00 		0 0 0
P O BOX 1356
SARANAC LAKE,NY129837356
2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
employee benefit
plans and deferred
compensation 		(e) Expense account,
other allowances
NONE
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................right arrow 0
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Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)
3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right arrow0
Part VIII-A
Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
1  
2  
3  
4  
Part VIII-B
Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
1 N/A 0
2  
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3  
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
5,108,934
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
18,568
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
5,127,502
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
5,127,502
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
76,913
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
5,050,589
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
252,529
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
252,529
2a
Tax on investment income for 2024 from Part V, line 5 .......
2a
5,864
b
Income tax for 2024. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
5,864
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
246,665
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
246,665
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
246,665
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
413,175
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
413,175
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 9
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 7 246,665
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...... 163,726
b From 2020...... 157,493
c From 2021...... 233,235
d From 2022...... 99,470
e From 2023...... 144,085
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 798,009
4Qualifying distributions for 2024 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 413,175
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..... 246,665
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 166,510
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 5 964,519
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) ... 		163,726
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2025.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		800,793
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2020.... 157,493
b Excess from 2021.... 233,235
c Excess from 2022.... 99,470
d Excess from 2023.... 144,085
e Excess from 2024.... 166,510
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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 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).)
SALLY B RITCHIE
JAMES M RITCHIE
DOROTHY R VALHOULI
ROBERT M HOLUM
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

ADIRONDACK FOUNDATION

P O BOX 288
LAKE PLACID,NY12946 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY DEATH WITH DIGNITY EDUCATION 2,000

ADIRONDACK MEDICAL CENTER

P O BOX 471
SARANAC LAKE,NY12983 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 50,200

ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

1325 G ST NW STE 980
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR EDUCATING YOUTH IN THE AREAS OF ADOLESCENT REPRODUCTIVE AND SEXUAL HEALTH 1,000

AMERICAN RED CROSS

13 GUY WAY
PLATTSBURGH,NY12901 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT REGIONAL RELIEF EFFORTS FOR NEEDY FAMILIES 7,000

ANTHROPOCENE ALLIANCE

105 NE BAY AVE
MICANOPY,FL326674131 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY EDUCATE AND ORGANIZE INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES HARMED BY ENVIRONMENTAL ABUSE AND CLIMATE CHANGE 1,500

ARTS IN REACH (AIR)

PO BOX 236
PORTSMOUTH,NH038010236 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT EMPOWERMENT OF TEENAGE GIRLS THROUGH INNOVATIVE MENTORING AND ARTS PROGRAMS 500

ASHOKAN FOUNDATION

477 BEAVERKILL ROAD
OLIVEBRIDGE,NY12461 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION 7,000

BALLET X

1923 WASHINGTON AVE
PHILADELPHIA,PA19146 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORTS THE PERFORMING ARTS 4,000

BALTIMORE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS FOUNDATION

712 CATHERINE ST
BALTIMORE,MD21201 		N/A PRIVATE EDUCATION IN SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION 2,500

BARKEATER TRAILS ALLIANCE

PO BOX 843
LAKE PLACID,NY12946 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY BUILDS, MAINTAINS AND ADVOCATES FOR A SYSTEM OF COMMUNITY AND BACKCOUNTRY TRAILS FOR SKI TOURING AND MOUNTAIN BIKING. 7,500

BOWDOIN COLLEGE

255 MAIN STREET
BRUNSWICK,ME04011 		N/A PRIVATE EDUCATION IN SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION 300

BRIXHAM MONTESSORI FRIENDS SCHOOL

18 BRICKYARD COURT
YORK,ME03909 		N/A EDUCATIONAL INSTITUT PROVIDES A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO EDUCATION 3,700

BURKE MOUNTAIN ACADEMY

P O BOX 78
E BURKE,VT05832 		N/A PRIVATE EDUCATION IN SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 5,500

CROW

3883 SANIBEL CROAD
SANIBEL ISLAND,FL33957 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY SAVING WILDLIFE THROUGH CARE, EDUCATION, AND COLLABORATION 2,000

CAPTAINS FOR CLEAN WATER

PO BOX 1653
FORT MYERS,FL33902 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR RESTORATION AND PROTECTION OF MARINE ECOSYSTEMS 3,000

CATHOLIC CHARITIES USA

2050 BALLENGER AVE STE 400
ALEXANDRIA,VA22314 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT THE NEEDY 1,000

CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF NH

P O BOX 654
DOVER,NH038200654 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY MUSEUM TO APPEAL TO CHILDREN 500

CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION

P O BOX 271
LAKE CLEAR,NY12945 		N/A CHURCH MINISTRY 84,300

CITY HARVEST

575 EIGHTH AVE 4TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10018 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY FEED THE HUNGRY AND HOMELESS 2,000

CLOWNS WITHOUT BORDERS INC

PO BOX 574
BLUE LAKE,CA955250574 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY PROMOTE THE PERFORMING ARTS 1,000

COATESVILLE YOUTH INITIATIVE

545 EAST LINCOLN HIGHWAY
COATESVILLE,PA19320 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR EDUCATING YOUTH 1,000

CROSS ROADS HOUSE

600 LAFAYETTE ROAD
PORTSMOUTH,NH03801 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY PROVIDES EMERGENCY AND TRANSITIONAL SHELTER TO HOMELESS MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN IN THE NEW HAMPSHIRE SEACOAST AREA. 500

DIRECT RELIEF

27 SOUTH LA PATERA LANE
SANTA BARBARA,CA93117 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY SENDS SHIPMENTS OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES WORLDWIDE TO HELP THE VICTIMS OF CIVIL UNREST, NATURAL DISASTERS AND CHRONIC POVERTY. 1,500

DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS USA

BOX 2247
NEW YORK,NY101162247 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY MEDICINE FRONTIERS 1,000

ECUMENICAL COUNCIL OF SARANAC LAKE

PO BOX 194
SARANAC LAKE,NY12983 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT THE NEEDY BY PROVIDING SHELTER, FOOD AND GUIDANCE REGARDING SOCIAL PROGRAMS AND JOB PLACEMENT. 2,000

ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND

1875 CONNECTICUT AVE NW
WASHINGTON,DC20009 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY EDF PROTECTS THE EARTH'S RESOURCES USING SMART ECONOMICS, PRACTICAL PARTNERSHIPS & RIGOROUS SCIENCE 1,500

FAIR TIDE

15 STATE ROAD
KITTERY,ME03904 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY PROVIDE HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN THE SEACOAST. 1,000

FGCU - FDN OF COLLIER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

10501 FGCU BLVD SOUTH
FORT MYERS,FL33965 		N/A EDUCATIONAL INSTITUT SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION 10,000

FISH OF SANCAP

2430-B PERIWINKLE WAY
SANIBEL,FL33957 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY ON CAPTIVA AND SANIBEL ISLANDS THROUGH FOOD PROGRAMS, ISLAND BASED WORKSHOPS, SOCIAL SERVICES AND HELPING HANDS 2,000

FOOTPRINTS FOOD PANTRY

37 OLD POST ROAD
KITTERY,ME03904 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY FOOD FOR THE NEEDY 1,000

FRIENDS OF THE WISSAHICKON

40 W EVERGREEN AVENUE STE 108
PHILADELPHIA,PA19118 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR WILDLIFE AND PARK PRESERVATION 1,000

FRINGEARTS

140 N COLUMBUS AVE
PHILADELPHIA,PA19106 		N/A PRIVATE EDUCATION IN ARTS IN EDUCATION 2,000

GATHER NH

210 WEST ROAD
PORTSMOUTH,NH03801 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR FOOD ASSISTANCE SERVING NH SEACOAST AREA 5,000

GAUDENZIA INC

106 W MAIN ST
NORRISTOWN,PA194014716 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY DRUG AND ALCOHOL ADDICTION TREATMENT AND SUPPORT 1,000

GERMANTOWN FRIENDS SCHOOL

31 W COULTER ST
PHILADELPHIA,PA19144 		N/A PRIVATE EDUCATION IN SUPPORT EDUCATION 1,000

GREATER PHILADELPHIA FILM OFFICE

1515 ARCH ST 11TH FL
PHILADELPHIA,PA19102 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY COMMITTED TO THE GROWTH OF THE REGIONAL FILM AND VIDEO PRODUCTION INDUSTRY 2,000

HIGH PEAKS HOSPICE

P O BOX 840
SARANAC LAKE,NY12983 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY HIGH LEVEL END-OF-LIFE CARE 600

HISTORIC SARANAC LAKE

89 CHURCH ST
SARANAC LAKE,NY12983 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY TO PRESERVE AREA HISTORY AND ARCHITECURE TO BUILD A STRONGER COMMUNITY. 10,000

INLAND LAKES EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

1325 S HAMILTON DRIVE
BURT LAKE,MI49717 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL WATER ISSUES 5,000

JEANNE GEIGER CRISIS CENTER

2 HARRIS STREET
NEWBURYPORT,MA01950 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT EMPOWERMENT OF INDIVIDUALS AND ENGAGE COMMUNITIES TO END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 500

KREMPLES FOUNDATION

100 CAMPUS DRIVE
PORTSMOUTH,NH80301 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY IMPROVING THE LIFES OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH BRAIN INJURY 2,000

LAKE PLACID CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

318 OLD MILITARY ROAD
LAKE PLACID,NY12946 		N/A PUBLIC SCHOOL PUBLIC EDUCATION 250

LIFE AND HOPE

210 ESSEX STREET
WEST BABYLON,NY11704 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTION 3,700

LUTHERAN IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEE SERVICE

PO BOX 17467
BALTIMORE,MD12197 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT REFUGEES AND MIGRANTS ENTERING THE UNITED STATES 1,500

LUTHERAN VOLUNTEER CORPS

1226 VERMONT AVE NW
WASHINGTON,DC200053615 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY SPIRITUALITY WHILE WORKING FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE 2,000

MAINSPRING

C/O FAIRTIDE 15 STATE ROAD
KITTERY,ME03904 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY PROVIDE HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN THE SEACOAST. 1,000

MERCY CARE FOR THE ADIRONDACKS

185 OLD MILITARY ROAD
LAKE PLACID,NY12946 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY PROVIDES IN-HOME VOLUNTEER PROGRAM TO PROVIDE COMPANIONSHIP AND ASSISTANCE. 500

N STREET VILLAGE INC

1333 N STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE HOMELESS 1,000

NATL CONFERENCE OF COMMUNITY & JUSTICE

820A PROSPECT HILL RD
WINDSOR,CT06095 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR INCLUSION AND ACCEPTANCE THROUGH EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY 1,000

NEW HAMPSHIRE SPCA

104 PORTSMOUTH AVE
STRATHAM,NH03885 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT ANIMAL RESCUE AND PROTECTION 500

NICOLE CANUSO DANCE COMPANY

913 FEDERAL STREET
PHILADELPHIA,PA19147 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY ARTS IN EDUCATION 9,000

NORTH COUNTRY LIFE FLIGHT

P O BOX 994
SARANAC LAKE,NY12983 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY EMERGENCY MEDIVAC SERVICES 1,500

NORTH DAKOTA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

PO BOX 387
BISMARK,ND585020387 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT PROMOTION OF CHARITABLE GIVING AND PHILANTHROPY 2,500

NORTHWOOD SCHOOL

P O BOX 1070
LAKE PLACID,NY12946 		N/A PRIVATE EDUCATION IN SUPPORT EDUCATION 72,125

PAINTED BRIDE ART CENTER INC

230 VINE ST
PHILADELPHIA,PA191061213 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY PROMOTE ARTISTIC CREATIVITY 2,000

PARTNERS IN HEALTH

P O BOX 845578
BOSTON,MA02284 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY MEDICAL CARE FOR THE UNDER PRIVILEGED 1,000

PENDRAGON THEATRE

148 RIVER STREET
SARANAC LAKE,NY12983 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY PROMOTE AND SUPPORT COMMUNITY THEATRE 3,000

PHILADELPHIA YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS

1219 VINE STREET FLOOR 3
PHILADELPHIA,PA19107 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT EDUCATION 1,000

PHILLIPS EXETER ACADEMY

20 MAIN STREET
EXETER,NH038332460 		N/A PRIVATE EDUCATION IN SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 1,250

PIG IRON THEATRE COMPANY

P O BOX 17275
PHILADELPHIA,PA19105 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY ARTS IN EDUCATION 5,000

PLANNED PARENTHOOD

123 WILLIAMS STREET
NEW YORK,NY10038 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY ADVANCED ACCESS TO SEXUAL HEALTH CARE AND DEFEND REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS 1,000

PORTSMOUTH MUSIC & ARTS CENTER

973 ISLINGTON STREET
PORTSMOUTH,NH03801 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY PROMOTION OF THE ARTS 1,500

SAN-CAP CONSERVATION FOUNDATION

P O BOX 839
SANIBEL,FL339570839 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF THE WATER WAY 2,000

SARANAC LAKE INTERFAITH FOOD PANTRY

PO BOX 532
SARANAC LAKE,NY12983 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY FEED THE HUNGRY AND HOMELESS 2,000

SARANAC LAKE VOLUNTEER RESCUE SQUAD INC

PO BOX 431
SARANAC LAKE,NY12983 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY LOCAL RESCUE AND EMT SERVICES 3,000

SARANAC LAKE YOUTH BASEBALL & SOFTBALL ASSOC

PO BOX 941
SARANAC LAKE,NY12983 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT YOUTH ATLETICS 5,000

SCHOOL YEAR ABROAD

120 WATER ST STE 310
NORTH ANDOVER,MA01845 		N/A EDUCATIONAL INSTITUT SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION 250

SEACOAST SCIENCE CENTER

570 OCEAN BLVD
RYE,NH03870 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY OCEAN EDUCATION 5,000

SOUTHEAST LAND TRUST OF NH

12 CENTER STREET 2ND FLOOR
EXETER,NH03833 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY STEWARDSHIP AND PROTECTION OF LAND 1,000

ST MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

2304 PERIWINKLE WAY
SANIBEL,FL33957 		N/A CHURCH MINISTRY 5,000

ST PAUL'S SCHOOL

325 PLEASANT STREET
CONCORD,NH033019966 		N/A PRIVATE EDUCATION IN SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION 250

SWARTHMORE COLLEGE

1219 VINE STREET FLOOR 3
SWARTHMORE,PA19081 		N/A PRIVATE EDUCATION IN SUPPORT EDUCATION 1,000

TAHIRIN JUSTICE CENTER

6402 ARLINGTON BLVD STE 300
FALLS CHURCH,VA22042 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE PROTECTION OF VICTIMS OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE 1,500

THE COMMUNITY LUNCH BOX

136 MAIN STREET
SARANAC LAKE,NY12983 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY FEED THE HUNGRY AND HOMELESS 2,000

THE MAYHEW PROGRAM

P O BOX 120
BRISTOL,NH03222 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY CHALLENGES AND HELPS AT-RISK NEW HAMPSHIRE BOYS TO BELIEVE IN THEMSELVES, WORK WELL WITH OTHERS AND FIND THEIR BEST. 250

THE SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION

2101 WEBSTER ST SUITE 1250
OAKLAND,CA94612 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT AND PROTECT ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND WILD PLACES 2,000

TRI-LAKES HUMANE SOCIETY

P O BOX 1111
SARANAC LAKE,NY12983 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT THE LOCAL ANIMAL SHELTER 2,500

TUFTS UNIVERSITY

274 TREMONT STREET
BOSTON,MA02111 		N/A PRIVATE EDUCATION IN SUPPORT OF EDUCATION 300

TUPPER LAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT

21 SANTA CLARA AVE
TUPPER LAKE,NY12986 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT LOCAL FIRE SERVICES 1,000

UNITED LUTHERAN SEMINARY

7301 GERMANTOWN AVENUE
PHILADELPIHIA,PA19119 		N/A PRIVATE EDUCATION IN SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION 2,000

UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT FARMINGTON

111 SOUTH STREET
FARMINGTON,ME04938 		N/A PUBLIC EDUCATION INS SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION 500

UPPER SARANAC LAKE FOUNDATION INC

P O BOX 564
SARANAC LAKE,NY12983 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY INSURE WATER QUALITY OF UPPER SARANAC LAKE 13,000

USO

P O BOX 96860
WASHINGTON,DC20077 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT US TROOPS 1,000

VARIOUS CHARITIES (250 OR LESS EACH)

PO BOX 1356
SARANAC LAKE,NY12983 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY MISCELLANEOUS ORGANIZED CHARITIES 1,200

WEST MT AIRY NEIGHBORS

6703 GERMANTOWN AVE STE 200
PHILADELPHIA,PA19119 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY PRESERVING AND ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN ITS RICHLY DIVERSE URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD. 3,000

WILMA THEATER

265 S BROAD STREET
PHILADELPHIA,PA19107 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY ARTS IN EDUCATION 6,000

WOMEN FOR WOMEN INTL

PO BOX 9224
CENTRAL ISLIP,NY11722 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION PROVIDING PRACTICAL AND MORAL SUPPORT TO WOMEN SURVIVORS OF WAR 1,000

WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT

4899 BELFORT ROAD STE 300
JACKSONVILLE,FL32256 		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR VETERANS AND SERVICE MEMBERS WHO INCURRED PHYSICAL OR MENTAL INJURY, ILLNESS OR WOUND WHILE SERVING IN THE MILITARY ON OR AFTER 9/11/2001 1,000
Total .................................right arrow 3a 413,175
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 ........... 		    14 958  
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 75,116  
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......          
bNot debt-financed property.....          
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
7 Other investment income .....          
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory ............ 		    18 350,831  
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
11 Other revenue:
aENTERPRISE PRODUCTS PARTNERS L P 		    41 4,163  
bRACQUETTE FLOW CORP     41 -373  
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) .. 0 430,695 0
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
430,695
(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
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Name of the organization
STARITCH FOUNDATION INC
 
Employer identification number

14-1827670
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).
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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
STARITCH FOUNDATION INC
  		Employer identification number
14-1827670
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
JAMES M RITCHIE
PO BOX 1356
 
SARANAC LAKE, NY129837356

$ 13,610


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
2
SALLY B RITCHIE
PO BOX 1356
 
SARANAC LAKE, NY129837356

$ 15,661


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 3
Name of organization
STARITCH FOUNDATION INC
  		Employer identification number

14-1827670
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
STARITCH FOUNDATION INC
  		Employer identification number

14-1827670
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 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
STARITCH FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
14-1827670
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
  12,000 0   0

TY 2024 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
Name:
STARITCH FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
14-1827670
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
1000 SH QUALCOMM INC 51,139 153,620
1000 SH UBER TECHNOLOGIES INC 45,237 60,320
1000 SH XPO LOGISTICS INC 25,618 131,150
125 SH THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC 67,122 65,029
1100 SH APPLE INC 16,323 275,462
150 SH S & P GLOBAL INC 61,951 74,705
1500 SH EXXON MOBIL CORP 123,447 161,355
1500 SH FASTENAL CO 33,560 107,865
2000 SH HOLOGIC INC 87,990 144,180
300 SH CUMMINS INC 69,634 104,580
300 SH MASTERCARD 34,404 157,971
300 SH PROCTOR & GAMBLE INC 45,369 50,295
300 SH TELEFLEX INC 69,336 53,394
300 SH UNION PACIFIC CORP. 61,187 68,412
350 SH AMERICAN TOWER CORP 33,672 64,193
350 SH WATTS WATER TECH 49,210 71,155
400 SH AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS INC 57,970 116,016
400 SH HOME DEPOT INC 70,651 155,596
400 SH HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC 57,705 90,356
400 SH SPDR GOLD TRUST 44,490 96,852
432 SH IBM 73,592 94,967
500 SH AMAZON 47,500 109,695
500 SH CROWDSTRIKE HOLDINGS INC 87,612 171,080
500 SH PEPSICO 58,492 76,030
500 SH SALESFORCE.COM 67,849 167,165
500 SH UNIVERSAL DISPLAY 50,877 73,100
60.125 SH RACQUETTE FLOW CORP 57,919 56,720
4000 SH NVIDIA CORP 14,451 537,160
600 SH PHILLIPS 66 46,299 68,358
600 SH TESLA 172,115 242,304
700 SH JP MORGAN CHASE 59,329 167,797
600 SH INTUITIVE SURGICAL 43,687 313,176
300 SH ALPHABET INC 49,612 57,132
150 SH AMGEN INC 47,929 39,096
1000 SH CELESTICA INC 48,850 92,300
1200 SH CAMECO CORP 57,454 61,668
1000 SH CORE & MAIN INC 49,975 50,910
800 SH DELL TECHNOLOGIES 92,710 92,192
700 SH NEXTERA ENERGY 54,079 50,183

TY 2024 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
Name:
STARITCH FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
14-1827670
Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
2000 UTS ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS PARTNERS AT COST 6,739 62,720
560K VANGUARD FEDERAL MM INVESTOR AT COST 560,000 560,000

TY 2024 OtherAssetsSchedule
Name:
STARITCH FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
14-1827670
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
INTEREST AND DIVIDENDS RECEIVABLE 1,154 1,245 1,245


TY 2024 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
STARITCH FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
14-1827670
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
JANNEY ADVISORY FEES 20,097 20,097   0
INVESTMENT EXPENSES/ADR FEES 346 346   0
POSTAGE 79 0   0
FILING FEE 325 0   0
FOREIGN TAX 20 0   0


TY 2024 OtherIncomeSchedule2
Name:
STARITCH FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
14-1827670
Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS PARTNERS L P 4,163 4,163 4,163
RACQUETTE FLOW CORP -373 -373 -373


TY 2024 SubstantialContributorsSch
Name:
STARITCH FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
14-1827670
Name Address
CHARLES L RITCHIE JR - DECEASED PO BOX 1356
SARANAC LAKE,NY129837356
ANNE S RITCHIE HOLUM - DECEASED PO BOX 1356
SARANAC LAKE,NY129837356
DOROTHY N RITCHIE-VALHOULI PO BOX 1356
SARANAC LAKE,NY129837356
JAMES M RITCHIE PO BOX 1356
SARANAC LAKE,NY129837356
MARY ANNE RITCHIE - DECEASED PO BOX 1356
SARANAC LAKE,NY129837356
ROBERT M HOLUM PO BOX 1356
SARANAC LAKE,NY129837356
SALLY B RITCHIE PO BOX 1356
SARANAC LAKE,NY129837356
ROBERT W DEVORE PO BOX 1356
SARANAC LAKE,NY129837356
ALEXANDER R VALHOULI PO BOX 1356
SARANAC LAKE,NY129837356
JAMES R VALHOULI PO BOX 1356
SARANAC LAKE,NY129837356
SOLVEIG A HOLUM PO BOX 1356
SARANAC LAKE,NY129837356
RITCHIE CRUT UA 11242000
  		PO BOX 1356
SARANAC LAKE,NY129837356
CHARLES L RITCHIE JR 2005 TR
  		PO BOX 1356
SARANAC LAKE,NY129837356


TY 2024 TaxesSchedule
Name:
STARITCH FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
14-1827670
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
FEDERAL EXCISE TAX 4,200 0   0