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
SMS FOUNDATION INC
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 5324
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
MADISON, WI537050324
A Employer identification number

20-1878599
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(608) 577-8260
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$10,930,223J 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) 250,000
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 291,881 291,881  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 351,149
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 2,439,805
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 589,045
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).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 893,030 880,926  
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)......... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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821 0   0
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
2,800 2,800   0
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
55,152 55,152   0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
4,000 0   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule).......        
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 62,773 57,952   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 481,000 481,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 543,773 57,952   481,000
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 349,257
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 822,974
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 2
Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 44,248 35,627 35,627
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 261,162 175,902 175,902
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) 610,563 0 0
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 7,778,596 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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8,221,381 		8,221,381
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 856,938 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
2,196,930 		2,196,930
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).......... 500,008 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
300,383 		300,383
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) 10,051,515 10,930,223 10,930,223
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 10,051,515 10,930,223
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 10,051,515 10,930,223
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 10,051,515 10,930,223
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
10,051,515
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
349,257
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3
529,451
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
10,930,223
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
10,930,223
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES      
b PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES      
c CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS P    
d
e
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 1,281,927   1,316,885 -34,958
b 873,166   533,875 339,291
c 284,712     284,712
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       -34,958
b       339,291
c       284,712
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 589,045
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here right arrow and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions) 1 11,439
b All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 11,439
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 11,439
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2024 estimated tax payments and 2023 overpayment credited to 2024 6a 6,923
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 6,923
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 4,516
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  
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part VI-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. right arrow$ 0(2) On foundation managers.right arrow$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.right arrow$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
round bullet By language in the governing instrument, or
round bullet By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument? ................
6
Yes
 
7
Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
and Part XIV..................................
7
Yes
 
8a
Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
right arrowWI
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 arrowN/A
14
The books are in care ofright arrowTHOMAS G TIERNEY CPA Telephone no.right arrow (608) 577-8260

Located atright arrow1010 HARRISON STMADISONWI ZIP+4right arrow53711
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
SARAH E SPENCER PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR
1.00 		0 0 0
PO BOX 5157
MADISON,WI53705
MATTHEW D SILVERSTEIN VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR
1.00 		0 0 0
PO BOX 5324
MADISON,WI53705
THOMAS G TIERNEY TREASURER
1.00 		0 0 0
1010 HARRISON ST
MADISON,WI53711
DAVID B BILLING SECRETARY
1.00 		0 0 0
PO BOX 1784
MADISON,WI53701
MARK SPENCER DIRECTOR
1.00 		0 0 0
PO BOX 5157
MADISON,WI53705
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
BUTTONWOOD PARTNERS INC INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 55,152
701 DEMING WAY STE 100
MADISON,WI53717
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right arrow0
Part VIII-A
Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
1  
2  
3  
4  
Part VIII-B
Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
1  
2  
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3  
Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................right arrow0
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Part IX
Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
1
Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes:
a
Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
1a
10,630,547
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
183,321
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
10,813,868
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
10,813,868
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
162,208
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
10,651,660
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
532,583
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
532,583
2a
Tax on investment income for 2024 from Part V, line 5 .......
2a
11,439
b
Income tax for 2024. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
11,439
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
521,144
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
521,144
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
521,144
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
481,000
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
481,000
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Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus 		(b)
Years prior to 2023 		(c)
2023 		(d)
2024
1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Part X, line 7 521,144
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...... 47,244
b From 2020...... 64,841
c From 2021......  
d From 2022...... 14,662
e From 2023...... 21,699
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 148,446
4Qualifying distributions for 2024 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 481,000
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..... 481,000
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2024. 40,144 40,144
(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 5 108,302
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) ... 		7,100
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2025.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		101,202
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2020.... 64,841
b Excess from 2021....  
c Excess from 2022.... 14,662
d Excess from 2023.... 21,699
e Excess from 2024....  
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).)
MATTHEW D SILVERSTEIN
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

A BAND OF ANGELS

10122 W 119TH ST
OVERLAND,KS66213 		  PC PROVIDE LOW-INCOME AND UNDERSERVED CHILDREN WITH MUSICIAL INSTRUMENTS 1,000

AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND

8333 GREENWOOD BLVD
DENVER,CO80221 		  PC SUPPORT NATIVE STUDENTS' ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION 10,000

ARTS & LITERATURE LABORATORY

2021 WINNEBAGO ST
MADISON,WI53704 		  PC ENCOURAGE VISUAL, LITERARY AND PERFORMING ARTISTS TO EXPLORE/DEVELOP THEIR CRAFTS 5,000

ARTS FOR ARTS INC

107 SUFFOLK ST 300
NEW YORK,NY10002 		  PC SUPPORT THE ADVANCEMENT OF FREEJAZZ 8,000

ARTS HORIZONS

ONE GRAND AVE STE 7
ENGLEWOOD,NJ07631 		  PC SUPPORT ARTS PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN 10,000

ASPCA

424 EAST 92ND ST
NEW YORK,NY10128 		  PC PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS 10,000

CATHERINE MARIAN HOUSING INC (DBA BETHANY APARTMENTS)

806 WISCONSIN AVE
RACINE,WI53403 		  PC TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE 10,000

CHIEF BLACKBIRD CENTER

1 MAPLE LN
ODANAH,WI54861 		  GOV PROVIDE GOVERNMENT SERVICES TO TRIBAL MEMBERS 10,000

CLEAN LAKES ALLIANCEFRIENDS OF CLEAN LAKES

150 E GILMAN ST
MADISON,WI53703 		  PC IMPROVE WATER QUALITY OF LAKES, STREAMS AND WATERSHEDS 5,000

DANE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

5132 VOGES RD
MADISON,WI53718 		  PC CARE OF HOMELESS ANIMALS 10,000

DANE COUNTY PARENT COUNCILREACH DANE

2096 RED ARROW TR
MADISON,WI53711 		  PC HEAD START PROGRAM FUNDING 10,000

DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS

333 7TH AVE 2ND FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10001 		  PC MEDICAL AID TO PERSONS WHOSE SURVIVAL IS THREATENED 10,000

DOMESTIC ABUSE INTERVENTION SERVICES

PO BOX 1761
MADISON,WI53701 		  PC PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED DOMESTIC ABUSE 10,000

END DOMESTIC ABUSE WISCONSIN

1400 E WASHINGTON AVE
MADISON,WI53703 		  PC EDUCATION CONCERNING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS 10,000

FINE ARTS WORK CENTER OF PROVINCETOWN

24 PEARL ST
PROVINCETOWN,MA02657 		  PC ENCOURAGE/DEVELOP EMERGING VISUAL ARTISTS AND WRITERS 10,000

FLORIDA KEYS SOCIETY FOR PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS

5230 COLLEGE RD
KEY WEST,FL33040 		  PC PROMOTE HUMANE TREATMENT OF ALL ANIMALS 10,000

FOOD BANK OF NYC

39 BROADWAY
NEW YORK,NY10006 		  PC NURTURING AND CARING FOR CHILDREN 5,000

GOD'S LOVE WE DELIVER

166 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS
NEW YORK,NY10013 		  PC COOK AND DELIVER MEALS TO CLIENTS IN NEED 10,000

HAZELDEN BETTY FORD FOUNDATION

PO BOX 11 OS 3
CENTER CITY,MN55012 		  PC REMOVE BARRIERS TO RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION 5,000

HIPPS ROAD INC

347 FIFTH AVE
NEW YORK,NY10016 		  PC FUND RECORDING ARTISTS/COMPOSERS TO PROMOTE ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT AND CULTURAL EXCHANGES 5,000

HODAN CENTER INC

941 W FOUNTAIN ST
MINERAL POINT,WI53565 		  PC COMMUNITY REHABILITATION PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITY 40,000

HOLY APOSTLE SOUP KITCHEN (CHURCH OF THE HOLY APOSTLES)

296 NINTH AVE
NEW YORK,NY10001 		  PC PROVIDE MEALS TO THE HUNGRY 5,000

KANSAS CITY ART INSTITUTE

4415 WARWICK BLVD
KANSAS CITY,MO64111 		  PC EDUCATE THE ARTISTS AND DESIGNERS OF TOMORROW 10,000

KEEP WISCONSIN WARM FUND

PO BOX 68
MADISON,WI53701 		  PC PROVIDING HEAT AND POWER TO THOSE MOST IN NEED 5,000

KEY WEST PUBLIC LIBRARY

700 FLEMING ST
KEY WEST,FL33040 		  PC PROVIDE LIBRARY SERVICES 5,000

KIVA MICROFUNDS

3180 18TH ST
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94110 		  PC CONNECTING PEOPLE THROUGH MICROLENDING TO ALLEVIATE POVERTY 10,000

MADISON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

2 SCIENCE CT
MADISON,WI53705 		  PC PHILANTHROPY 15,000

MADISON MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART

227 STATE ST
MADISON,WI53705 		  PC EXHIBIT, COLLECT, PRESERVE AND INTERPRET MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART 5,000

MADISON PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION INC

2005 W BELTLINE HWY STE 203
MADISON,WI53713 		  PC EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHARITY 10,000

MARTHA'S VINEYARD ANIMAL SHELTER

1 PENNYWISE PATH
EDGARTOWN,MA02539 		  PC PROVIDE SHELTER, CARE, LOVE TO DOMESTICATED HOMELESS ANIMALS 5,000

MUSIC CARES

3030 OLYMPIC BLVD
SANTA MONICA,CA90404 		  PC SAFETY NET SUPPORT FOR CRITICAL ASSISTANCE TO MUSIC PEOPLE IN TIME OF NEED 5,000

NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL INC

40 WEST 20TH ST
NEW YORK,NY10011 		  PC SAFEGUARD THE EARTH, ITS PEOPLE, PLANTS, ANIMALS AND NATURAL SYSTEMS ON WHICH ALL LIFE DEPENDS 5,000

NATURE CONSERVANCY

4245 NORTH FAIRFAX DR
ARLINGTON,VA22203 		  PC LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION 5,000

NEW MUSIC USA

PO BOX 370550
BROOKLYN,NY11237 		  PC NURTURE THE CREATION OF NEW MUSIC 5,000

NOTHING BUT NETS - UN FOUNDATION

1750 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW
WASHINGTON,DC20006 		  PC REDUCE MALARIA 5,000

NOW FOUNDATION

PO BOX 1848
MERRIFIELD,VA22116 		  PC SUPPORT FOR WOMEN'S RIGHTS ISSUES 5,000

OAK BLUFFS LIBRARY

56R SCHOOL ST
OAK BLUFFS,MA02557 		  PC BUILD CULTURAL AWARENESS 5,000

OCEAN CLEAN UP NORTH PACIFIC FOUNDATION

PO BOX 104142
PASADENA,CA91189 		  PC PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE NATURAL OCEAN ENVIRONMENT 5,000

PLANNED PARENTHOOD

123 WILLIAM ST
NEW YORK,NY10038 		  PC EMPOWER ALL INDIVIDUALS TO MANAGE THEIR SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH 10,000

PLANNED PARENTHOOD WISCONSIN

302 N JACKSON ST
MILWAUKEE,WI53202 		  PC EMPOWER ALL INDIVIDUALS TO MANAGE THEIR SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH 10,000

THE RABBIT HOLE

919 E 14TH AVE
NORTH KANSAS CITY,MO64116 		  PC SUPPORT OF MUSEUM CELEBRATING CHILDREN'S LITERATURE 5,000

RECOVERY FOUNDATION

5005 UNIVERSITY AVE
MADISON,WI53705 		  PC SUPPORT RECOVERY FROM SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS 7,000

RED HOOK FARMS

PO BOX 310028
BROOKLYN,NY11231 		  PC YOUTH EMPOWERMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE 10,000

SAMUEL'S HOUSE

1614 TRUESDELL CT
KEY WEST,FL33040 		  PC PROVIDE HOUSING FOR UNHOUSED WOMEN 10,000

SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF SOUTHERN WISCONSIN

2802 DAIRY DR
MADISON,WI53718 		  PC ACQUIRE AND DISTRIBUTE FOOD TO PEOPLE IN NEED 10,000

SMILE TRAIN

PO BOX 96231
WASHINGTON,DC20090 		  PC PROVIDE FREE TREATMENT FOR POOR CHILDREN WITH CLEFT AND OTHER MEDICAL PROBLEMS 5,000

ST COLETTA OF WISCONSIN

N4637 CTY RD Y
JEFFERSON,WI53549 		  PC CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PEOPLE 5,000

ST JOHN'S LUTHERAN - PORCHLIGHT

1127 UNIVERSITY AVE
MADISON,WI53715 		  PC PROVIDE MEALS FOR UNHOUSED PEOPLE 5,000

STUDIOS OF KEY WEST

533 EATON ST
KEY WEST,FL33040 		  PC PROVIDE A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR CREATIVE EXPERIENCE 5,000

TRUEFALSE FILM FEST (RAGTAG FILM SOCIETY)

28 N 8TH ST STE 308
COLUMBIA,MO65201 		  PC SUPPORT OF CINEMATIC ARTS 5,000

UNICEF

125 MAIDEN LN
NEW YORK,NY10038 		  PC NURTURING AND CARING FOR CHILDREN 5,000

URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER MADISON

151 EAST GORHAM ST
MADISON,WI53703 		  PC IMPROVE SOCIAL/ECONOMIC CONDITIONS: AFRICAN AMERICANS, POC, ECON-DISADVANTAGED 10,000

UW MADISON SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

2015 LINDEN DR
MADISON,WI53706 		  PC EDUCATION 10,000

WILLA BROWN AVIATION ACADEMY

8300 AIRPORT RD STE 3
MIDDLETON,WI53562 		  PC EDUCATE AND EXPOSE YOUTH TO CAREERS AND EXPERIENCES IN AVIATION 5,000

WISCONSIN ACADEMY OF SCIENCE ARTS & LETTERS

1922 UNIVERSITY AVE
MADISON,WI53726 		  PC SHARE GREAT IDEAS FROM SCIENCE, ARTS, AND LETTERS 5,000

WISCONSIN HUMANITIES COUNCIL

222 S BEDFORD ST
MADISON,WI53703 		  PC SUPPORT AND CREATE PROGRAMS THAT USE HISTORY, CULTURE AND DISCUSSION 10,000

WISCONSIN PUBLIC RADIO

821 UNIVERSITY AVE
MADISON,WI53706 		  PC ENLIGHTEN AND ENRICH THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR LISTENERS 5,000

WISCONSIN PUBLIC TELEVISION

821 UNIVERSITY AVE
MADISON,WI53706 		  PC ENRICH, EDUCATE, AND ENTERTAIN AUDIENCES 5,000

WISCONSIN SCHOOL OF MUSIC FOUNDATION

1005 QUINN DR
WAUNAKEE,WI53597 		  PC PROMOTE AND PERPETUATE MUSIC EDUCATION 5,000

WORLD WILDLIFE FUND

1250 24TH ST SW
WASHINGTON,DC20037 		  PC PROTECT THE FUTURE OF NATURE AND WILDLIFE 5,000

WORT 899 FM

118 S BEDFORD ST
MADISON,WI53703 		  PC ASSIST IN FINANCING LISTENER SPONSORED COMMUNITY RADIO 5,000

YMCA OF DANE COUNTY

8001 EXCELSIOR DR
MADISON,WI53717 		  PC BUILD HEALTHY, CONFIDENT, CONNECTED AND SECURE CHILDREN, ADULTS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES 10,000
Total .................................right arrow 3a 481,000
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 ........... 		         
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 291,881  
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 ............ 		    18 351,149  
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) .. 0 643,030 0
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
643,030
(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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Schedule B
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

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

20-1878599
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ
501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

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

527 political organization


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

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

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation
Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note:  Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.
Special Rules
For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 331/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Right Arrow $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025) Page 2
Name of organization
SMS FOUNDATION INC
  		Employer identification number
20-1878599
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
MATTHEW D SILVERSTEIN
PO BOX 5324
 
MADISON, WI53705

$ 6,864


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
2
MATTHEW D SILVERSTEIN
PO BOX 5324
 
MADISON, WI53705

$ 243,136


(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
SMS FOUNDATION INC
  		Employer identification number

20-1878599
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
2
 CALAMOS TIMPANI SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND (CTCSX) - 6,400 SHARES $ 243,136 2024-12-23
(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
SMS FOUNDATION INC
  		Employer identification number

20-1878599
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)
Additional Data


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Name:
SMS FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
20-1878599
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
2023 FORM 990-PF PREPARATION 2,800 2,800   0

TY 2024 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
Name:
SMS FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
20-1878599
Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
BFIAX 416,734 416,734
AIBAX 738,947 738,947
FKIQX 468,084 468,084
VAIPX 573,165 573,165

TY 2024 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
Name:
SMS FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
20-1878599
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
IGAAX 390,445 390,445
ANEFX 417,801 417,801
NEWFX 877,485 877,485
CTSIX 1,366,968 1,366,968
DHSCX 347,171 347,171
SGENX 849,996 849,996
SGGDX 530,454 530,454
FKDNX 391,226 391,226
FRDPX 498,993 498,993
JENSX 348,882 348,882
NSBAX 626,676 626,676
FGIAX 474,021 474,021
NRIAX 253,321 253,321
TEMMX 347,067 347,067
VEIRX 281,491 281,491
VGHAX 219,384 219,384

TY 2024 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
Name:
SMS FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
20-1878599
Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
WESTERN ALLIANCE BK PHOENIX CD 4.4% CUSIP 95763PVVO FMV 150,258 150,258
JPMORGAN CHASE BK NA CD 4.55% CUSIP 46657VRY8 FMV 150,125 150,125

TY 2024 LegalFeesSchedule
Name:
SMS FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
20-1878599
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
LEGAL/RESEARCH QUALIFYING DONEES 821 0   0


TY 2024 OtherIncreasesSchedule
Name:
SMS FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
20-1878599
Description Amount
CHANGE IN UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS 529,451


TY 2024 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
SMS FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
20-1878599
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES 55,152 55,152   0


TY 2024 TaxesSchedule
Name:
SMS FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
20-1878599
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
DEPT OF TREASURY: IRS-2024 ESTIMATED EXCISE TAX PAYMENT 4,000 0   0