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
ROBERT SYDNEY NEEDHAM FDN MAIN
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 505 MAC H0006-092
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
SAINT LOUIS, MO63166
A Employer identification number

30-0562220
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(855) 739-2920
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$8,176,822J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 169,008 169,008  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 144,510
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 379,291
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 144,510
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 0
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).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 313,518 313,518  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 103,699 63,396   40,304
14 Other employee salaries and wages......   0 0 0
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......   0 0  
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........       0
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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1,485 0 0 1,485
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,350     1,350
17 Interest...............       0
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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7,723 5,411   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 0 0  
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......   0 0  
22 Printing and publications..........   0 0  
23 Other expenses (attach schedule).......        
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 114,257 68,807 0 43,139
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 337,000 337,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 451,257 68,807 0 380,139
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -137,739
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 244,711
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 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............. 26,276 34,612 34,612
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 307,982 234,182 234,182
3 Accounts receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow     0 0
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 arrow0      
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 1,057,450 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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1,049,618 		992,160
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).......... 4,573,862 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
4,503,585 		6,915,868
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
15 Other assets (describe right arrow)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 5,965,570 5,821,997 8,176,822
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
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........ 5,965,570 5,821,997
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)..... 5,965,570 5,821,997
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 5,965,570 5,821,997
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
5,965,570
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-137,739
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3
158
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
5,827,989
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
5
5,992
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
5,821,997
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 15000. ROYAL BANK OF CANADA 1.200% 4/27/26   2021-05-04 2024-01-08
b 20000. US TREASURY NOTE 2.250% 11/15/25     2024-03-05
c 30000. US TREASURY NOTE 2.000% 11/15/26     2024-04-05
d 25000. US TREASURY NOTE 2.500% 5/15/24     2024-05-15
e 1473.622 ARTISAN SMALL CAP FUND-INS #2452   2018-10-26 2024-06-12
1082.53 JPMORGAN MID CAP VALUE-R6 #2335   2008-10-14 2024-06-12
25000. BANK OF MONTREAL 2.500% 6/28/24     2024-06-28
30000. US TREASURY NOTE 2.125% 5/31/26     2024-10-03
20000. US TREASURY NOTE 2.250% 8/15/27   2022-10-27 2024-11-14
CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS P    
CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS P    
CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS P    
CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS P    
CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS P    
CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS P    
CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS P    
CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS P    
CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS P    
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 13,811   14,989 -1,178
b 19,222   21,035 -1,813
c 28,129   30,019 -1,890
d 25,000   26,017 -1,017
e 51,960   50,000 1,960
40,660   18,621 22,039
25,000   25,586 -586
29,217   29,538 -321
18,976   18,332 644
      127,316
      127,316
      127,316
      127,316
      127,316
      127,316
      127,316
      127,316
      127,316
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       -1,178
b       -1,813
c       -1,890
d       -1,017
e       1,960
      22,039
      -586
      -321
      644
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
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 2 144,510
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 3,401
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 3,401
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 3,401
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2024 estimated tax payments and 2023 overpayment credited to 2024 6a 2,804
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  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 2,804
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......right arrow 9 597
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 arrow0 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$   (2) On foundation managers.right arrow$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.right arrow$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
 
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 arrowNJ
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. ...............................
10
 
No
11
At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
11
 
No
12
Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
12
 
No
13
Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
13
Yes
 
Website addressright arrow  
14
The books are in care ofright arrowWELLS FARGO BANK NA Telephone no.right arrow (800) 352-3705

Located atright arrow100 N MAIN ST FL 5D4001-052WINSTON SALEMNC ZIP+4right arrow271013818
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)
Yes
 
(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
1a(5)
 
No
(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
1a(6)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
1b
 
No
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........right arrow
d
Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 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)
Yes
 
(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
5a(4)
 
No
(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
5a(5)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
5b
 
No
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........right arrow
d
If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................
5d
 
 
If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
6a
Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
a personal benefit contract? .............................
6a
 
No
b
Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
6b
 
No
If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
7a
At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....
7b
 
 
8
Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
excess parachute payment during the year? .........................
8
 
No
Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors
1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
(a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation
 (If not paid, enter
-0-) 		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
other allowances
NINA STACK CO-TRUSTEE
4 		13,071    
100 N MAIN ST FL 5D4001-052
WINSTON SALEM,NC27101
JOHN B NEWMAN ESQ CO-TRUSTEE
4 		13,071    
100 N MAIN ST FL 5D4001-052
WINSTON SALEM,NC27101
WELLS FARGO BANK N A TRUSTEE
1 		77,557    
100 N MAIN ST FL 5D4001-052
WINSTONSALEM,NC27101
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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Form 990-PF (2024)
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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 arrow  
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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
7,817,541
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
218,358
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
8,035,899
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
8,035,899
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
120,538
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
7,915,361
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
395,768
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
395,768
2a
Tax on investment income for 2024 from Part V, line 5 .......
2a
3,401
b
Income tax for 2024. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
3,401
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
392,367
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
392,367
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
392,367
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
380,139
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
1b
0
2
Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes...............................
2
0
3
Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
a
Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
3a
0
b
Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
3b
0
4
Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4. .......
4
380,139
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 7 392,367
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2024:
a Enter amount for 2023 only....... 53,429
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20 0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024:
a From 2019...... 0
b From 2020...... 0
c From 2021...... 0
d From 2022...... 0
e From 2023...... 0
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 0
4Qualifying distributions for 2024 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 380,139
a Applied to 2023, but not more than line 2a 53,429
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..... 326,710
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
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 0
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
line 4b from line 2b .......... 		0
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
income for which a notice of deficiency has
been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
tax has been previously assessed...... 		0
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
—see instructions ........... 		0
e Undistributed income for 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 .......... 		65,657
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) ... 		0
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2025.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		0
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2020.... 0
b Excess from 2021.... 0
c Excess from 2022.... 0
d Excess from 2023.... 0
e Excess from 2024.... 0
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).)
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 e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
Wells Fargo Philanthropic Services
100 NORTH MAIN STREET 6th FLOOR D40
Winston Salem,NC27101
(888) 234-1999
grantadministration@wellsfargo.com
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
Apply online at www.welssfargo.com/privatefoundationgrants/needham Scholarship committee chooses students for award - committee consists of college faculty, staff and the financial aid staff
cAny submission deadlines:
April 1
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
Must be a graduate of a New Jersey high and have a GPA of 3.0 or better. Priority will be given to students from Passaic High School and Fairleigh Dickinson Univ.
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

GEORGIAN COURT UNIVERSITY

900 LAKEWOOD AVE
LAKEWOOD,NJ087012600 		NONE PC SCHOLARSHIP 10,000

RIDER UNIVERSITY

2083 LAWRENCE RD
LAWRENCE TWP,NJ086483001 		NONE PC SCHOLARSHIP 10,000

DREW UNIVERSITY

36 MADISON AVE
MADISON,NJ079401434 		NONE PC SCHOLARSHIP 10,000

FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON UNIVERSITY

1000 RIVER ROAD MAIL CODE HDH101
TEANECK,NJ076661938 		NONE PC SCHOLARSHIP 62,000

CALDWELL UNIVERSITY

120 BLOOMFIELD AVE
CALDWELL,NJ070065310 		NONE PC SCHOLARSHIP 10,000

SAINT PETERS UNIVERSITY

2641 KENNEDY BOULEVARD
JERSEY CITY,NJ073065943 		NONE PC SCHOLARSHIP 10,000

FELICIAN UNIVERSITY

262 S MAIN ST
LODI,NJ076442117 		NONE PC SCHOLARSHIP 10,000

STOCKTON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

101 VERA KING FARRIS DR STE K 204
GALLOWAY,NJ082059441 		NONE PC SCHOLARSHIP 10,000

UNION COUNTY COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC

995 SPRINGFIELD AVE
CRANFORD,NJ070161528 		NONE PC SCHOLARSHIP 5,000

OCEAN COUNTY COLLEGE FOUNDATION

PO BOX 2001
TOMS RIVER,NJ087542001 		NONE PC SCHOLARSHIP 5,000

SUSSEX COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

1 COLLEGE HILL RD
NEWTON,NJ078601149 		NONE PC SCHOLARSHIP 10,000

ATLANTIC CAPE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

5100 BLACK HORSE PIKE
MAYS LANDING,NJ083302623 		NONE PC SCHOLARSHIP 10,000

THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY FOUNDATION INC

PO BOX 7718
EWING,NJ086280718 		NONE PC SCHOLARSHIP 10,000

ROWAN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC

201 MULLICA HILL RD
GLASSBORO,NJ080281700 		NONE PC SCHOLARSHIP 10,000

THOMAS EDISON STATE UNIVERSITY

111 W STATE ST
TRENTON,NJ086081101 		NONE PC SCHOLARSHIP 15,000

WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY

300 POMPTON RD
WAYNE,NJ07470 		NONE PC SCHOLARSHIP 10,000

PASSAIC HIGH SCHOOL

170 PAULISON AVENUE
PASSAIC,NJ07055 		NONE PC SCHOLARSHIP 15,000

MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION IN

ONE NORMAL AVE COLLEGE HALL 300
MONTCLAIR,NJ070431624 		NONE PC SCHOLARSHIP 10,000

MIDDLESEX COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC

2600 WOODBRIDGE AVE
EDISON,NJ088373604 		NONE PC SCHOLARSHIP 10,000

RARITAN VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDAT

PO BOX 3300
SOMERVILLE,NJ088761265 		NONE PC SCHOLARSHIP 10,000

NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION IN

2039 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD
JERSEY CITY,NJ073051596 		NONE PC SCHOLARSHIP 10,000

NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
FBO LUCCIANA JIMENEZ LIU
323 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
NEWARK,NJ07102 		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 15,000

FOUNDATION FOR NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE OF
TECHNOLOGY FBO ROBERT SYDNEY NEEDHAM
323 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
NEWARK,NJ07102 		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 50,000

RAMAPO COLLEGE FOUNDATION

505 RAMAPO VALLEY RD
MAHWAH,NJ074301623 		NONE PC SCHOLARSHIP 10,000
Total .................................right arrow 3a 337,000
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. right arrow 3b  
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 ........... 		         
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 169,008  
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 ............ 		    18 144,510  
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) ..   313,518  
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
313,518
(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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TY 2024 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
ROBERT SYDNEY NEEDHAM FDN MAIN
EIN:
30-0562220
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
TAX PREPARATION FEE (NON-ALLOC 1,485     1,485

TY 2024 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
Name:
ROBERT SYDNEY NEEDHAM FDN MAIN
EIN:
30-0562220
Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
9128286X3 US TREASURY NOTE    
254687FL5 WALT DISNEY COMPANY/ 19,754 17,785
912828M56 US TREASURY NOTE 19,324 19,658
46625HRV4 JPMORGAN CHASE & CO 20,763 19,486
14040HBN4 CAPITAL ONE FINANCIA 21,821 19,527
961214DW0 WESTPAC BANKING CORP 19,504 19,254
912828WJ5 US TREASURY NOTE 2.5    
29444UBL9 EQUINIX INC 15,067 13,511
9128284F4 US TREASURY NOTE 29,667 29,882
036752AB9 ANTHEM INC 20,274 19,457
9128286T2 US TREASURY NOTE 2.3 46,931 41,480
9128285M8 US TREASURY NOTE 48,881 43,060
166764BW9 CHEVRON CORP 20,665 19,783
25389JAR7 DIGITAL REALTY TRUST 21,494 19,442
867914BS1 SUNTRUST BANKS INC 20,724 19,952
38148LAE6 GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP 26,223 24,908
06051GGA1 BANK OF AMERICA CORP 21,239 19,275
9128283W8 US TREASURY NOTE 46,358 42,968
912828U24 US TREASURY NOTE 2.0 18,889 19,195
9128286A3 US TREASURY NOTE 41,820 39,323
06367WMQ3 BANK OF MONTREAL    
693475AZ8 PNC FINANCIAL SERVIC 26,911 22,201
548661DY0 LOWE'S COS INC 14,172 12,550
78016EZQ3 ROYAL BANK OF CANADA 4,996 4,784
61746BEF9 MORGAN STANLEY 22,829 19,635
91282CBL4 US TREASURY NOTE 41,958 37,136
00287YAQ2 ABBVIE INC 22,230 19,917
20030NCT6 COMCAST CORP 23,777 19,505
110122DP0 BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB 19,645 18,213
31428XCD6 FEDEX CORP 9,034 8,532
9128282R0 US TREASURY NOTE 27,498 28,516
91282CDY4 US TREASURY NOTE 1.8 50,627 50,465
120568BB5 BUNGE LTD FINANCE CO 9,435 9,810
49326EEJ8 KEYCORP 8,088 8,895
907818FU7 UNION PACIFIC CORP 9,277 8,633
023135CH7 AMAZON.COM INC 18,652 18,512
126650DY3 CVS HEALTH CORP 19,277 19,173
3135G05Q2 FED NATL MTG ASSN 16,309 16,514
91282CGQ8 US TREASURY NOTE 40,441 39,260
91282CHT1 US TREASURY NOTE 27,959 28,552
13608JAA5 CANADIAN IMPERIAL BA 14,932 15,119
14149YBP2 CARDINAL HEALTH INC 15,129 14,943
31620MBY1 FIDELITY NATL INFO 15,271 14,909
438516CK0 HONEYWELL INTERNATIO 15,057 14,919
91282CJZ5 US TREASURY NOTE 9,716 9,574
91282CKK6 US TREASURY NOTE 15,015 15,117
91282CKQ3 US TREASURY NOTE 9,936 9,846
91282CLF6 US TREASURY NOTE 15,039 14,183
91282CLW9 US TREASURY NOTE 19,721 19,479
9128334Y3 US TREAS SEC STRIPPE 27,289 25,322

TY 2024 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
Name:
ROBERT SYDNEY NEEDHAM FDN MAIN
EIN:
30-0562220
Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
00143W859 INV OPP DEVELOP MRKT AT COST 183,790 205,706
464288885 ISHARES MSCI EAFE GR AT COST 142,395 195,016
464287598 ISHARES RUSSELL 1000 AT COST 93,004 171,245
464287655 ISHARES RUSSELL 2000 AT COST 162,507 287,248
81369Y407 AMEX CONSUMER DISCR AT COST 49,511 123,393
464287465 ISHARES MSCI EAFE ET AT COST 247,135 264,635
00888Y847 INVESCO BAL RSK COMM AT COST 120,250 115,899
464287499 ISHARES RUSSELL MID- AT COST 494,409 866,320
46653M849 JOHCM INTERNATIONAL AT COST 148,500 170,006
09260C703 BLACKROCK GL L/S CRE AT COST 50,000 42,973
742537236 PRINCIPAL GL MULT ST AT COST 64,340 66,636
94988V860 ALLSPRING LARGE CAP AT COST 138,341 152,229
411512528 HARBOR CAPITAL APPRE AT COST 201,053 374,632
464287507 ISHARES CORE S&P MID AT COST 48,048 101,254
74925K581 BOSTON P LNG/SHRT RE AT COST 144,200 127,915
87234N302 TCW FUNDS SELECT EQU AT COST 121,204 207,833
464287622 ISHARES RUSSELL 1000 AT COST 283,565 781,238
55273H361 MFS RESEARCH INTERNA AT COST 204,382 309,391
74256W568 PRINCIPAL REAL EST S AT COST 167,185 203,647
27831R108 EV GLBL MACR ABS RTR AT COST 96,815 92,913
464287234 ISHARES MSCI EMERGIN AT COST 265,654 319,923
589509207 MERGER FUND-INST #30 AT COST 100,000 103,931
003021714 ABERDEEN EMERG MARKE AT COST 65,000 71,915
74256W626 PRINCIPAL HIGH YIELD AT COST 100,000 94,908
77954Q403 T ROWE PRICE BLUE CH AT COST 71,012 201,638
81369Y605 FINANCIAL SELECT SEC AT COST 47,480 96,660
464287804 ISHARES CORE S&P SMA AT COST 194,079 293,811
46647B404 JPMORGAN MID CAP VAL      
949917744 AS ULTR SHORT-TRMINC AT COST 400,117 410,736
81369Y803 AMEX TECHNOLOGY SELE AT COST 80,818 443,881
04314H758 ARTISAN SMALL CAP FU      
464288588 ISHARES MBS ETF AT COST 18,791 18,336

TY 2024 OtherDecreasesSchedule
Name:
ROBERT SYDNEY NEEDHAM FDN MAIN
EIN:
30-0562220
Description Amount
COST BASIS ADJUSTMENT 97
CY PURCHASE OF ACCRUED INTEREST 21
MUTUAL FUND TIMING ADJ 4,180
PY RETURN OF CAPITAL ADJUSTMENT 1,694


TY 2024 OtherIncreasesSchedule
Name:
ROBERT SYDNEY NEEDHAM FDN MAIN
EIN:
30-0562220
Description Amount
PY PURCHASE OF ACCRUED INTEREST 158


TY 2024 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
ROBERT SYDNEY NEEDHAM FDN MAIN
EIN:
30-0562220
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
SCHOLARSHIP ADMIN FEES 1,350     1,350


TY 2024 TaxesSchedule
Name:
ROBERT SYDNEY NEEDHAM FDN MAIN
EIN:
30-0562220
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
FOREIGN TAXES 4,855 4,855   0
FEDERAL ESTIMATES - PRINCIPAL 2,312 0   0
FOREIGN TAXES ON NONQUALIFIED 556 556   0