Laughing Gull Foundation — Form 990PF, tax year 2024

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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
LAUGHING GULL FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)505 S DUKE ST STE 301
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
DURHAM, NC277013259
A Employer identification number

36-4749289
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(615) 419-3677
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$69,521,288J 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 402,159 400,824  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 1,386,231 1,386,231  
5a Gross rents............ 10,850 10,850  
b Net rental income or (loss) 10,850
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 231,429
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 5,775,625
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 231,429
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
-135,795 15,185  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 1,894,874 2,044,519  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 433,030     180,503
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 120,265     10,016
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
8,150      
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
719,969 352,031   200,227
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
63,818 42,159    
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
20,364    
20 Occupancy.............. 78,046      
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 65,485     22,920
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
82,806 195   7,733
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 1,591,933 394,385   421,399
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 6,146,285 6,146,285
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 7,738,218 394,385   6,567,684
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -5,843,344
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 1,650,134
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.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 2,747,510 1,522,034 1,522,034
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 arrow1,100,000
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow   1,100,000 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,100,000 		1,100,000
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)....... 35,626,968 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
33,726,179 		47,964,333
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 16,984,816 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
12,637,134 		12,564,086
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).......... 2,500,792 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
4,195,293 		6,315,194
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow280,118
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow135,150 165,332 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
144,968 		 
15 Other assets (describe right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
77,830 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
55,641 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
55,641
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 59,203,248 53,381,249 69,521,288
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........... 59,203,248 53,381,249
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 59,203,248 53,381,249
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 59,203,248 53,381,249
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
59,203,248
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-5,843,344
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3
21,345
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
53,381,249
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
5
 
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
53,381,249
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 3
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 P    
b FROM K-1 CLEAN GROWTH FUND IV LP P    
c FROM K-1 CLEAN GROWTH FUND IV LP P    
d FROM K-1 ECOTRUST FORESTS II LLC P    
e FROM K-1 ECOTRUST FORESTS III LLC P    
FROM K-1 IMPACT AMERICA FUND LP P    
FROM K-1 COASTAL VENTURES IV LP P    
FROM K-1 JUMPFUND II LP 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 5,640,878   5,508,130 132,748
b     1 -1
c 6,538     6,538
d 97,386     97,386
e 30,606     30,606
    241 -241
    19,018 -19,018
    16,806 -16,806
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       132,748
b       -1
c       6,538
d       97,386
e       30,606
      -241
      -19,018
      -16,806
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 2 231,429
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 -1
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 22,937
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  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 22,937
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 22,937
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2024 estimated tax payments and 2023 overpayment credited to 2024 6a 77,300
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b  
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 77,300
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......right arrow 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...right arrow 10 54,363
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2025 estimated taxright arrow54,363 Refundedright arrow 11  
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 4
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 arrowNC
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 arrowLAUGHINGGULL.ORG
14
The books are in care ofright arrowJAMIE NICHOLSON Telephone no.right arrow (615) 419-3677

Located atright arrow505 S DUKE ST STE 301DURHAMNC ZIP+4right arrow277013259
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
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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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
 
 
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
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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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
MARJORIE OWEN BAESMITH PRESIDENT
15.00 		0 0 0
505 S DUKE ST STE 301
DURHAM,NC277013259
EMILY COWARD SECRETARY
5.00 		0 0 0
505 S DUKE ST STE 301
DURHAM,NC277013259
MARJORIE WILLIAMS COWARD CHAIR
5.00 		0 0 0
505 S DUKE ST STE 301
DURHAM,NC277013259
SARAH SCHWARTZ BAESMITH TREASURER
5.00 		0 0 0
505 S DUKE ST STE 301
DURHAM,NC277013259
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
LATONYA N PENNY EXECUTIVE DI
40.00 		202,230 14,156  
505 S DUKE ST STE 301
DURHAM,NC277013259
SHANNON RITCHIE SENIOR ADVIS
32.00 		95,000 4,850  
505 S DUKE ST STE 301
DURHAM,NC277013259
KAREN A CARLTON COORDINATOR
32.00 		85,000 10,800  
505 S DUKE ST STE 301
DURHAM,NC277013259
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................right arrow  
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 7
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 arrow  
Part VIII-A
Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
1  
2  
3  
4  
Part VIII-B
Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
1 N/A  
2  
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3  
Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................right arrow  
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 8
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
62,413,103
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
2,179,056
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
6,810,281
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
71,402,440
e
Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
1e
 
2
Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
2
 
3
Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
3
71,402,440
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
1,071,037
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
70,331,403
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
3,516,570
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
3,516,570
2a
Tax on investment income for 2024 from Part V, line 5 .......
2a
22,937
b
Income tax for 2024. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
22,937
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
3,493,633
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
 
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
3,493,633
6
Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
6
 
7
Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
7
3,493,633
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
6,567,684
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
1b
 
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
6,567,684
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 3,493,633
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2024:
a Enter amount for 2023 only.......  
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024:
a From 2019...... 2,372,620
b From 2020...... 3,016,682
c From 2021...... 3,226,340
d From 2022...... 2,587,891
e From 2023...... 3,030,284
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 14,233,817
4Qualifying distributions for 2024 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 6,567,684
a Applied to 2023, but not more than line 2a  
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
(Election required—see instructions)..... 		 
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
required—see instructions)........ 		 
d Applied to 2024 distributable amount..... 3,493,633
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 3,074,051
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2024.    
(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 17,307,868
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
line 4b from line 2b .......... 		 
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...... 		 
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
—see instructions ........... 		 
e Undistributed income for 2023. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions ............. 		 
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) ....... 		 
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2019 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		2,372,620
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2025.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		14,935,248
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2020.... 3,016,682
b Excess from 2021.... 3,226,340
c Excess from 2022.... 2,587,891
d Excess from 2023.... 3,030,284
e Excess from 2024.... 3,074,051
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 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-B TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE FUND

340 VICTORIA ROAD
ASHEVILLE,NC28801 		NONE PC SUPPORT PRISON EDUCATION PROGRAM 60,000

ABFE RAPID RESPONSE

55 EXCHANGE PLACE
NEW YORK,NY10005 		NONE PC TO SUPPORT RE INITIATIVES 40,000

ACLU FOUNDATION OF NC

PO BOX 28004
RALEIGH,NC27611 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 60,000

ADVOCATES FOR TRANS EQUALITY
EDUCATION
520 8TH AVENUE
SUITE 2204
NEW YORK,NY10018 		NONE PC TRAVEL/HONORARIUM GIF CONF PRESENTAT 3,800

ADVOCATES FOR TRANS EQUALITY
EDUCATION
520 8TH AVENUE
SUITE 2204
NEW YORK,NY10018 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 60,000

ALLIANCE FOR FULL ACCEPTANCE

1801 REYNOLDS AVE
NORTH CHARLESTON,SC29405 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 45,000

ALLIANCE FOR HIGHER ED IN PRISON

1801 N BROADWAY
SUITE 417
DENVER,CO80202 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 90,000

ALLIED MEDIA PROJECT

4731 GRAND RIVER AVE
SUITE 400
DETROIT,MI48208 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 35,000

APPALACHIAN VOICES

589 W KING ST
BOONE,NC28607 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 100,000

AUBURN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

221 DUDLEY HALL
AUBURN,AL36849 		NONE PC AL PRISON ARTS & EDUCATION PROJECT 80,000

BENEDICT COLLEGE

1600 HARDEN ST
COLUMBIA,SC29204 		NONE PC BEST LIVES CENTER PRISON EDU PROGRAM 60,000

BLACK FAMILY LAND TRUST

5800 FARINGDON PL
RALEIGH,NC27609 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 50,000

BVM CAPACITY BUILDING INSTITUTE

3645 MARKETPLACE BLVD
EAST POINT,GA30344 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 25,000

CAMPAIGN FOR SOUTHERN EQUALITY

PO BOX 364
ASHEVILLE,NC28802 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 160,000

CAMPAIGN FOR SOUTHERN EQUALITY

PO BOX 364
ASHEVILLE,NC28802 		NONE PC HURRICANE RELIEF EFFORTS 10,000

CAMPAIGN FOR SOUTHERN EQUALITY

PO BOX 364
ASHEVILLE,NC28802 		NONE OC STIPEND INSIDE PHILANTH INTERVIEW 125

CAMPAIGN FOR SOUTHERN EQUALITY

PO BOX 364
ASHEVILLE,NC28802 		NONE PC SC UNITED FOR JUSTICE & EQUALITY 45,000

CAMPAIGN FOR SOUTHERN EQUALITY

PO BOX 364
ASHEVILLE,NC28802 		NONE PC TRAVEL/HONORARIUM CONF PANELIST 3,800

CENTER FOR EARTH BASED HEALING

115 WAYNE DR
UNIT B
LYNCHBURG,VA245024465 		NONE PC LAVENDER LODGE 25,000

CENTER FOR HEIRS' PROP PRESERVATIO

8570 RIVERS AVE
SUITE 170
NORTH CAROLINA,SC29406 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 100,000

CENTER FOR HEIRS' PROP PRESERVATIO

8570 RIVERS AVE
SUITE 170
NORTH CAROLINA,SC29406 		NONE PC CAPACITY BUILDING 10,000

CITY DIBS

8605 SANTA MONICA BLVD
54735
LOS ANGELES,CA90069 		NONE PC BLACK SOVEREIGNTY FUND FELLOWSHIP 50,000

CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY

400 MAGNOLIA ST
ORANGEBURG,SC29115 		NONE PC PATHWAYS FROM PRISON 65,000

CLIMATE ADVOCACY LAB

1300 L ST NW
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		NONE PC CLIMATE JUSTICE MICROGRANTS 50,000

COMMON GOOD ATLANTA

255 MATTHEWS AVE NE
ATLANTA,GA30307 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 60,000

COMMUNITY CLIMATE COLLABORATIVE

232 EAST HIGH STREET
CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA22902 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 50,000

DEMOCRACY NORTH CAROLINA

3000 AERIAL CENTER PKWY
UNIT 160
MORRISVILLE,NC27560 		NONE PC RAPID RESPONSE FUNDS 6,500

DIVERSITY RICHMOND

1407 SHERWOOD AVE
RICHMOND,VA23220 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 15,000

EAGLE MARKET STREETS DEVELOPMENT

70 SOUTH MARKET STREET
ASHEVILLE,NC28801 		NONE PC HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF 10,000

EL CENTRO HISPANA

2000 CHAPEL HILL ROAD
SUITE 26A
DURHAM,NC27707 		NONE PC LGBTQ PROGRAM SUPPORT 45,000

EMANCIPATE NC

PO BOX 309
DURHAM,NC27702 		NONE PC RAPID RESPONSE FUNDS 6,500

EMERGENCY LEGAL RESPONDERS

4202 BURGUNDY ST
NEW ORLEANS,LA70117 		NONE PC DISASTER RELIEF 10,000

EQUALITY FEDERATION INSTITUTE

818 SW 3RD AVE
141
PORTLAND,OR972042405 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 30,000

EQUALITY NC FOUNDATION

PO BOX 28768
RALEIGH,NC27611 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 125,000

EQUALITY NC FOUNDATION

PO BOX 28768
RALEIGH,NC27611 		NONE PC RAPID RESPONSE FUNDING FOR CONV 20,000

EQUALITY VIRGINIA

403 N ROBINSON ST
RICHMOND,VA23220 		NONE PC CAPACITY BUILDING 10,000

EQUALITY VIRGINIA

403 N ROBINSON ST
RICHMOND,VA23220 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 125,000

EQUALITY VIRGINIA

403 N ROBINSON ST
RICHMOND,VA23220 		NONE PC RAPID RESPOND CONVENINGS SECURITY 20,000

EXODUS FOUNDATION

13016 EASTFILED ROAD
HUNTERSVILLE,NC28078 		NONE PC RAPID RESPONSE FOR REENTRY WORK 10,000

FEDERATION OF SOUTHERN COOPERATIVES
LAND ASSISTANCE FUND
2769 CHURCH ST
ATLANTA,GA30344 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 75,000

FORMERLY INCARCERATED COLLEGE
GRADUATES NETWORK
600 PARK OFFICES DR
STE 300 54
DURHAM,NC27709 		NONE PC PROJECT SUPORT 50,000

FORWARD JUSTICE

1 COPLEY PARKWAY
STE 302
MORRISVILLE,NC27560 		NONE PC RAPID RESPONSE FUNDS 6,500

FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN KY

420 MAIN STREET
HAZARD,KY41701 		NONE PC APPALACHIAN HELENE RESPONSE FUND 10,000

FREEDOM CENTER FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE

4921 ALBEMARLE RD
SUITE 201
CHARLOTTE,NC28205 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 100,000

FUNDERS FOR LGBTQ ISSUES

45 W 36TH ST 8TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10018 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 90,000

GEORGIA COALITION FOR HIGHED ED

1026 EMORY ST
OXFORD,GA30054 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 70,000

GEORGIA CONSERVATION VOTERS ED FUND

725 PONCE DE LEON AVE
FLOOR 2
ATLANTA,GA30306 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 75,000

GEORGIA CONSERVATION VOTERS ED FUND

725 PONCE DE LEON AVE
FLOOR 2
ATLANTA,GA30306 		NONE PC CAPACITY BUILDING GRANT 10,000

GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY

33 GILMER ST SE
ATLANTA,GA30303 		NONE PC RETURN OF UNSPENT GRANT FUNDS -84,152

HEALTH BRIGADE

1010 N THOMPSON ST
RICHMOND,VA23230 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 40,000

HEALTHY ROUTINES

2000 PARK ST
STE 101-1264
COLUMBIA,SC29201 		NONE PC SC COALITION HIGHER EDU IN PRISON 25,000

JAMII SISTERHOOD

360 BLOOMFIELD AVE
SUITE 301
WINDSOR,CT06095 		NONE PC PROJECT FREEDOM 60,000

JESUIT SOCIAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE

6363 ST CHARLES AVE
BOX 94
NEW ORLEANS,LA70118 		NONE PC PROGRAM SUPPORT LOYOLA @ RAYBURN 30,000

LAND LOSS PREVENTION PROJECT

401 N MANGUM STREET
2ND FLOOR
DURHAM,NC27701 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 50,000

LGBT CENTER OF RALEIGH

3109 POPLARWOOD CT
209
RALEIGH,NC27604 		NONE PC CBF FOR RAMP IN RENOVATION 5,000

LGBT CENTER OF RALEIGH

3109 POPLARWOOD CT
209
RALEIGH,NC27604 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERARATIN/TRIANGLE ED SUPP 55,000

LGBTQ CENTER OF DURHAM

114 HUNT STREET
DURHAM,NC27701 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 70,000

LIFE UNIVERSITY

1969 BARCLAY CIRCLE
MARIETTA,GA30060 		NONE PC PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR CHILON PROJ 70,000

LOUISIANA BUCKET BRIAGE

3416 B CANAL STREET
NEW ORLEANS,LA70119 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 50,000

MIAMI DADE COLLEGE FOUNDATION

300 NE 2ND AVE
MIAMI,FL33132 		NONE PC HIGHER EDU IN PRISON PROGRAMMING 60,000

MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

14000 HWY 82 WEST
ITTA BENA,MS38941 		NONE PC PRISON ED PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM 60,000

NATIONAL CENTER FOR LESBIAN RIGHTS

870 MARKET STREET
SUITE 370
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94102 		NONE PC NAT'L LGBTQ WOMEN'S COMM SURVEY 25,000

NATIONAL LGBTQ TASK FORCE

1050 CONNECTICUT AVE NW
SUITE 65500
WASHINGTON,DC20035 		NONE PC SUPPORT CREATING CHANGE CONFERENCE 35,000

NATIONZ FOUNDATION

4794 FINLAY ST
SUITE 1
RICHMOND,VA23231 		NONE PC ABFE TRAVEL FOR PANELIST 3,075

NATIONZ FOUNDATION

4794 FINLAY ST
SUITE 1
RICHMOND,VA23231 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 75,000

NC CLIMATE JUSTICE COLLECTIVE

PO BOX 61051
DURHAM,NC27715 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR NCJC 50,000

NC CLIMATE JUSTICE COLLECTIVE

PO BOX 61051
DURHAM,NC27715 		NONE PC TRAVEL FUNDS HEFN CONFERENCE 1,070

NC PRISON EDUCATION CONSORTIUM

1 FLORETTA PL 90783
RALEIGH,NC276759998 		NONE PC CAPACITY BUILIDNG/PROJECT SUPPORT 50,000

NEIGHBORHOOD FUNDERS GROUP

548 MARKET ST 96531
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104 		NONE PC AMPLIFY FUND 150,000

NEW VIRGINIA MAJORITY ED FUND

3801 MT VERNON AVE
ALEXANDRIA,VA22305 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 75,000

NEW WORLD FOUNDATION

627 WEST END AVE
NEW YORK,NY10024 		NONE PC THE ECLIPSE FUND 50,000

NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL
JUSTICE NETWORK
3434 EDWARDS MILL RD
SUITE 112-378
RALEIGH,NC27612 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 75,000

OFFENDER ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

1000 24TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM,AL35205 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 50,000

OPERATION RESTORATION

1450 POYDRAS ST
SUITE 2260
NEW ORLEANS,LA70112 		NONE PC OPERATION RESTORATION 100,000

ORANGE COUNTY RAPE CRISIS CENTER

PO BOX 4722
CHAPEL HILL,NC27517 		NONE PC QTBIPOC SURVIVOR ADVOCATES INSTITUTE 40,000

OUTRIGHT YOUTH OF CATAWBA VALLEY
INC
748 4TH ST SW
HICKORY,NC28602 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 25,000

PARTNERSHIP FOR SOUTHERN EQUITY

55 IVAN ALLEN JR BLVD NW
SUITE 530
ATLANTA,GA30308 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 100,000

PARTNERSHIP FOR SOUTHERN EQUITY

55 IVAN ALLEN JR BLVD NW
SUITE 530
ATLANTA,GA30308 		NONE PC PROJECT SUPP JUSTICE40 ACCELERATOR 150,000

PIEDMONT VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

501 COLLEGE DR
CHARLOTTESVIILLE,VA22902 		NONE PC HIGHER EDUCATION IN PRISON PROGRAM 70,000

POWER COALITION FOR EQUITY &
JUSTICE
4930 WASHINGTON AVE
SUITE E
NEW ORLEANS,LA70125 		NONE PC POWER COALITION FOR EQUITY & JUSTICE 75,000

REDI DBA THE ROANOKE CENTER

409 N MAIN STREET
RICH SQUARE,NC27869 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 50,000

RESILIENCE EDUCATION

PO BOX 4631
CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA22905 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 55,000

RURAL EMPOWERMENT ASSOCIATION OF
COMMUNITY HELP
2389 W WARDS BRIDGE RD
WARSAW,NC28398 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 50,000

RURAL INVESTMENT TO PROTECT
OUR ENVIRONMENT
676 ASHLAND AVE
APT 7
ST PAUL,MN55104 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 75,000

SIDE BY SIDE

PO BOX 5542
RICHMOND,VA23220 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 60,000

SIMMONS COLLEGE OF KENTUCKY

1018 S 7TH ST
LOUISVILLE,KY40203 		NONE PC SECOND CHANCE PROGRAM 60,000

SOMOS SIEMBRA

6515 ENGLISH OAKS DR
RALEIGH,NC27615 		NONE PC LGBTQ PROGRAM SUPPORT 25,000

SOUTHEAST CLIMATE & ENERGY NETWORK

9311 NW 43RD MNR
SUNRISE,FL33351 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 75,000

SOUTHEAST CLIMATE & ENERGY NETWORK

9311 NW 43RD MNR
SUNRISE,FL33351 		NONE PC RAPID RESPONSE RELIEF EFFORTS 10,000

SOUTHEAST CLIMATE & ENERGY NETWORK

9311 NW 43RD MNR
SUNRISE,FL33351 		NONE PC CAPACITY BUILDING 10,000

SOUTHERN VISION ALLIANCE

PO BOX 51698
DURHAM,NC27717 		NONE PC REDTAILED HAWK COLLECTION 50,000

SOUTHERN VISION ALLIANCE

PO BOX 51698
DURHAM,NC27717 		NONE PC PRIDE LIBERATION 5,000

SOUTHERN VISION ALLIANCE

PO BOX 51698
DURHAM,NC27717 		NONE PC QUEER MOBILIZATION FUND 60,000

SOWEGA RISING

PO BOX 5261
ALBANY,GA31706 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 50,000

STETSON COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROJECT

421 N WOODLAND BLVD
UNIT 8277
DELAND,FL327238416 		NONE PC COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROJECT 70,000

TAKE BIRMINGHAM

7769 2ND AVE S
BIRMINGHAM,AL35206 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 50,000

TAPROOT EARTH

PO BOX 521217
TULSA,OK74152 		NONE PC GULF SOUTH FOR A GREEN NEW DEAL 100,000

TENNESSEE HIGHER EDUCATION
INITIATIVE
1006 SHELBY AVE
NASHVILLE,TN37206 		NONE PC TN PRISON COLLEGE COALITION 45,000

TENNESSEE HIGHER EDUCATION
INITIATIVE
1006 SHELBY AVE
NASHVILLE,TN37206 		NONE PC SOUTHERN HEP COLLECTIVE 35,000

TENNESSEE HIGHER EDUCATION
INITIATIVE
1006 SHELBY AVE
NASHVILLE,TN37206 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 80,000

THE DESCENDANTS PROJECT

5593 LOUISIANA 18
VACHERIE,LA70090 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 50,000

THE EDUCATION TRUST

1501 K ST NW
SUITE 200
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		NONE PC JUSTICE-IMPACTED POLICY FELLOWS PROG 50,000

THE EMBODIMENT INSTITUTE

PO BOX 71463
DURHAM,NC27772 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 50,000

THE KNIGHTS & ORCHIDS SOCIETY

17 BROAD ST
SELMA,AL36701 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 35,000

THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

PO BOX 29789
NEW YORK,NY100879789 		NONE PC PROJECT SUPPORT PRISON PROGRAM 50,000

TIDES FOUNDATION

1012 TORNEY AVE
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94129 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 55,000

TIDES FOUNDATION

1012 TORNEY AVE
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94129 		NONE PC RAPID RESPONSE FUNDING 25,000

TIME OUT YOUTH

3800 MONROE RD
CHARLOTTE,NC28205 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 90,000

TRANZMISSION

70 WOODFIN PLACE
ASHEVILLE,NC28801 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 15,000

UNA RESTORATIVE JUSTICE LAB

BOX 5001
FLORENCE,AL35632 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 50,000

UNA RESTORATIVE JUSTICE LAB

BOX 5001
FLORENCE,AL35632 		NONE PC CAPACITY BUILDING 10,000

UNC ASHEVILLE FOUNDATION

ONE UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS
CPO 3800
ASHVILLE,NC28804 		NONE PC PRISON EDUCATION PROGRAM 50,000

UNC CHAPEL HILL

200 E CAMERON AVE
CHAPEL HILL,NC27514 		NONE PC REFUND OF UNSPENT GRANT FUNDS -933

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

12201 RESEARCH PKWY
STE 501
ORLANDO,FL32826 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 105,000

UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE

215 CENTRAL AVE
STE 30
LOUISVILLE,KY40208 		NONE PC CARE INITIATIVE 35,000

UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA

1601 MAPLE ST
CARROLLTON,GA30118 		NONE PC HEP PROGRAMS 60,000

UPSTREAM WORKS COLLABORATIVE

106 DRAYTON CT
CHAPEL HILL,NC27516 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 40,000

VERA INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE

34 35TH STREET 4-2A
BROOKLYN,NY11232 		NONE PC SUPPORT FOR UNLOCKING POTENTIAL 30,000

VESSEL PROJECT OF LOUISIANA

2116 HODGES ST
LAKE CHARLES,LA70601 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 25,000

VIRGINIA ANTI-VIOLENCE PROJECT

PO BOX 7445
RICHMOND,VA23221 		NONE PC LGBTQ PROGRAMMING 20,000

VIRGINIA FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITY
COLLEGE EDUCATION
300 ARBORETUM PLACE
SUITE 309
RICHMOND,VA23236 		NONE PC INCARCERATED STUDENTS CONSORTIUM 40,000

VIRGINIA ORGANIZING

703 CONCORD AVE
CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA22903 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 50,000

WARREN WILSON COLLEGE
INSIDE OUT PROGRAM
PO BOX 9000
MAILBOX 6225
ASHVILLE,NC288159000 		NONE PC PROGRAM SUPPORT 65,000

WE ARE FAMILY

1801 REYNOLDS AVE
UNIT B
NORTH CHARLESTON,SC29405 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 45,000

WESTERN NC COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICE

29 TURTLE CREEK DR
ASHEVILLE,NC28803 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 35,000

WESTERN NC COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICE

29 TURTLE CREEK DR
ASHEVILLE,NC28803 		NONE PC CAPACITY BUILDING GRANT 5,000

WOODWARD HINES EDUCATION

2616 LAKEWARD DR
JACKSON,MS39216 		NONE PC MS CONSORTIUM FOR HEP/HEP PROGRAMS 50,000

YOUTH OUTRIGHT WNC INC

PO BOX 1893
ASHEVILLE,NC28802 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 40,000

YOUTH OUTRIGHT WNC INC

PO BOX 1893
ASHEVILLE,NC28802 		NONE PC CAPACITY BUILDING FUND GRANT 10,000
Total .................................right arrow 3a 6,146,285
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 ........... 		    14 402,159  
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 1,386,231  
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......          
bNot debt-financed property.....     16 10,850  
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
7 Other investment income .....     14 15,185  
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory ............ 		    18 231,429  
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
11 Other revenue:
aECOTRUST II 		900099 -61,189      
bIMPACT AMERICA FUND L.P.         -5,951
cCLEAN GROWTH FUND 900099 130      
dCLEAN GROWTH FUND         -3,154
eCOASTAL VENTURES IV 900099 4,794      
fCOASTAL VENTURES IV         -14,469
gJUMPFUND II         -348
hARBORVIEW CAPITAL PARTNERS         -9,642
iECOTRUST III 900099 -14,288      
jIMPACT AMERICA FUND II         -5,889
kIMPACT AMERICA FUND III         -13,195
lBLACKSTAR STABILITY DISTRES 900099 -12,852      
mINVEST APPALACHIA FUND 900099 -8,359      
nARAVAIPA VENTURE FUND         -1,867
oSUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE         -4,701
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) .. -91,764 2,045,854 -59,216
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
1,894,874
(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:
LAUGHING GULL FOUNDATION
EIN:
36-4749289
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
INDIRECT ACCOUNTING FEES 8,150      

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TY 2024 DepreciationSchedule
Name:
LAUGHING GULL FOUNDATION
EIN:
36-4749289
Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
Life (# of years)		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included
OFFICE FURINITURE AND EQUIP 2016-07-01 5,340 5,340 200DB 7.0000        
OFFICE BUILDOUT 2020-09-15 176,032 41,074 S/L 15.0000 11,736      
CC LAPTOP 2020-10-02 1,471 1,216 200DB 5.0000 170      
CC PRINTER 2020-10-02 85 70 200DB 5.0000 10      
CC FILE CABINET 2020-10-02 119 82 200DB 7.0000 10      
HEADPHONES 2020-11-03 903 747 200DB 5.0000 104      
KEYBOARDS, MICE 2020-11-03 152 126 200DB 5.0000 18      
FRIDGE, DISHWASHER, MICROWAVE 2020-12-01 2,570 1,767 200DB 7.0000 229      
OFFICE FURINTURE 2020-12-03 79,125 54,409 200DB 7.0000 7,062      
MONITOR FOR KAREN 2020-12-23 183 151 200DB 5.0000 21      
STORAGE ROOM CABINETS 2020-12-23 1,887 1,561 200DB 5.0000 217      
SECURITY DOOR 2020-12-23 2,354 549 S/L 15.0000 157      
BLINDS 2020-12-23 7,052 4,849 200DB 7.0000 630      
LAPTOP - K CARLTON 2022-06-01 1,181 1,181 200DB 5.0000        
LAPTOP - L PENNY 2022-11-01 1,664 1,664 200DB 5.0000        

TY 2024 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
Name:
LAUGHING GULL FOUNDATION
EIN:
36-4749289
Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE 12,637,134 12,564,086

TY 2024 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
Name:
LAUGHING GULL FOUNDATION
EIN:
36-4749289
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE 33,726,179 47,964,333

TY 2024 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
Name:
LAUGHING GULL FOUNDATION
EIN:
36-4749289
Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
RSF SOCIAL INVESTMENT FUND AT COST 275,000 288,309
ARAVAIPA VENTURE FUND, LLC AT COST 14,814 575,000
ECOTRUST FORESTS II, LLC AT COST 572,881 1,273,054
IMPACT AMERICA FUND, LP AT COST 78,045 125,810
JUMPFUND II, LP AT COST 180,430 189,587
COASTAL VENTURES IV LP AT COST 269,543 588,199
CLEAN GROWTH FUND IV LP AT COST 12,052 75,524
ARBORVIEW CAPITAL PARTNERS AT COST 422,410 608,271
ECOTRUST III AT COST 350,077 436,757
IMPACT AMERICA FUND II AT COST 160,796 182,758
IMPACT AMERICA FUND III AT COST 34,535 20,450
BLACKSTAR STABILITY DIST. DEB FUND AT COST 11,617 29,735
INVEST APPALACHIA FUND AT COST 211,563 209,171
SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE IV AT COST 95,654 64,144
VANGUARD REAL ESTATE ETF AT COST 1,505,876 1,648,425

TY 2024 LandEtcSchedule2
Name:
LAUGHING GULL FOUNDATION
EIN:
36-4749289
Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
  280,118 135,150 144,968  


TY 2024 OtherAssetsSchedule
Name:
LAUGHING GULL FOUNDATION
EIN:
36-4749289
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
PREPAID FEDERAL EXCISE TAX 77,830 55,641 55,641


TY 2024 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
LAUGHING GULL FOUNDATION
EIN:
36-4749289
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
EXPENSES        
INSURANCE 4,588      
DUES & MEMBERSHIPS 39,045      
OFFICE EXPENSE 3,250      
WORKERS COMP INSURANCE 1,653      
MISCELLANEOUS 1,570      
OPERATIONS OTHER 16,885      
BOARD MEETINGS 10,311     7,733
ADR FEES - COUNSEL TRUST 195 195    
NONDEDUCTIBLE EXPENSES K-1 893      
403B PLAN FEES 2,472      
TEAM BUILDING 1,944      


TY 2024 OtherIncomeSchedule2
Name:
LAUGHING GULL FOUNDATION
EIN:
36-4749289
Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
COUNSEL NON DIVIDEND DIST 15,185 15,185  
ECOTRUST II -61,189    
IMPACT AMERICA FUND L.P. -5,951    
CLEAN GROWTH FUND 130    
CLEAN GROWTH FUND -3,154    
COASTAL VENTURES IV 4,794    
COASTAL VENTURES IV -14,469    
JUMPFUND II -348    
ARBORVIEW CAPITAL PARTNERS -9,642    
ECOTRUST III -14,288    
IMPACT AMERICA FUND II -5,889    
IMPACT AMERICA FUND III -13,195    
BLACKSTAR STABILITY DISTRESSE -12,852    
INVEST APPALACHIA FUND -8,359    
ARAVAIPA VENTURE FUND -1,867    
SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE FD -4,701    


TY 2024 OtherIncreasesSchedule
Name:
LAUGHING GULL FOUNDATION
EIN:
36-4749289
Description Amount
FMV>COST DONATIONS/K1 BASIS ADJ 21,345


TY 2024 OtherNotesLoansRcvblShortSch2
Name:
LAUGHING GULL FOUNDATION
EIN:
36-4749289
Name of 501(c)(3) Organization Balance Due
NATURAL CAPITAL INV FD 102213 2
  		500,000
CLEAR COMFORT WATER LLC 06012019
  		100,000
SUNWEALTH LOAN COMPANY 81222
  		500,000


TY 2024 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
LAUGHING GULL FOUNDATION
EIN:
36-4749289
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
COUNSEL INVESTMENT FEES 213,352 213,352    
COUNSEL CUSTODIAN FEES 213,352 138,679   21,335
CONSULTING 293,265     178,892


TY 2024 TaxesSchedule
Name:
LAUGHING GULL FOUNDATION
EIN:
36-4749289
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
FOREIGN TAXES WITHHELD - COUNCIL 42,043 42,043    
EXCISE TAX 21,659      
FOREIGN TAXES - CLEAN GROWTH 116 116