Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2024
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2024, or tax year beginning 01-01-2024 , and ending 12-31-2024
Name of foundation
THE FLEDGLING FUND
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)500 OCEAN STREET 26
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
HYANNIS, MA02601
A Employer identification number

20-2450707
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(508) 737-7754
C right arrow
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. right arrow
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ...
right arrow
E right arrow
H Check type of organization:
F right arrow
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)right arrow$5,360,279
J 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 13,310 13,310  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 104,898 104,898  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 866,177
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 1,574,746
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 866,177
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)....... -6,615 -4,938  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 977,770 979,447  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 155,461 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 139,466 0   0
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... 9,818 0   0
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest............... 39 39   0
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... 27,209 0   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 19,570 0   0
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... 113,450 85,510   0
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 465,013 85,549   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 985,828 985,828
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 1,450,841 85,549   985,828
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -473,071
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 893,898
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)
Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 1 58,615 58,615
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 790,175 227,122 223,894
3 Accounts receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
4 Pledges receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 1,838,495 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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1,405,700
3,981,046
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 696,366 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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1,014,155
1,047,263
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
15 Other assets (describe right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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51,594
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List of Attached Documents:
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49,461
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List of Attached Documents:
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49,461
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 3,376,631 2,755,053 5,360,279
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 1,980 2,604
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)......... 1,980 2,604
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 3,374,651 2,752,449
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 3,374,651 2,752,449
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 3,376,631 2,755,053
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
3,374,651
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-473,071
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
2,901,580
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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5
149,131
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
2,752,449
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 NORTHERN TRUST-1099   2024-01-01 2024-12-31
b NORTHERN TRUST-1099     2024-12-31
c MAF CONCENTRATED HIGH YIELD P 2024-01-01 2024-12-31
d MAF CONCENTRATED HIGH YIELD P   2024-12-31
e MAF GLOBAL EQUITY FUND P 2024-01-01 2024-12-31
MAF GLOBAL EQUITY FUND P   2024-12-31
CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS P    
(e)
Gross sales price
(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable)
(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale
(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 251,597   250,888 709
b 431,734   450,612 -18,878
c     6,589 -6,589
d     480 -480
e 383,506     383,506
507,720     507,720
189     189
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       709
b       -18,878
c       -6,589
d       -480
e       383,506
      507,720
      189
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 2 866,177
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 12,425
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 12,425
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 12,425
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2024 estimated tax payments and 2023 overpayment credited to 2024 6a 0
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 0
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 18
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......right arrow 9 12,443
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 arrowMA
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
Yes
 
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 arrowWWW.THEFLEDGLINGFUND.ORG
14
The books are in care ofright arrowSHEILA MORRIS Telephone no.right arrow (508) 737-7754

Located atright arrow500 OCEAN STREET SUITE 26HYANNISMA ZIP+4right arrow02601
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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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
 
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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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)
Yes
 
(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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d). Click to see attachment
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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
DIANA BARRETT FOUNDATION SOURCE PRES., DIR., SEC.
40.00
135,457 0 0
500 OCEAN STREET SUITE 26
HYANNIS,MA02601
CHRISTOPHER VILA FOUNDATION SOURCE DIR., VP
0.20
0 0 0
500 OCEAN STREET SUITE 26
HYANNIS,MA02601
ROBERT VILA FOUNDATION SOURCE DIR., VP, TREAS.
0.20
0 0 0
500 OCEAN STREET
HYANNIS,MA02601
SUSANNAH VILA FOUNDATION SOURCE DIR., VP
10.00
20,004 0 0
500 OCEAN STREET SUITE 26
HYANNIS,MA02601
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
SHEILA MORRIS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
40.00
139,466 0 0
500 OCEAN STREET SUITE 26
HYANNIS,MA02601
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................right arrow 0
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Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)
3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right arrow0
Part VIII-A
Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
1 THE LORD'S PLACE TRANSFORMS LIVES BY PROVIDING SOLUTIONS THAT BREAK THE CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE AND NEGLECTED IN PALM BEACH COUNTY. 65,000
2 MARTHA'S VINEYARD HOSPITAL EMPHASIZES ITS COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING ACCESSIBLE, HIGH-QUALITY HEALTHCARE TO THE ISLAND COMMUNITY THROUGH COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND DONATIONS. 100,000
3 THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART'S CHARITABLE STATEMENT IS GUIDED BY ITS FOUNDING PURPOSE AND A MISSION TO COLLECT, STUDY, CONSERVE, AND PRESENT ART TO CONNECT PEOPLE WITH CREATIVITY, KNOWLEDGE, AND IDEAS. 82,000
4 ACUMEN FUND INC'S CHARITABLE STATEMENT IS TO TACKLE POVERTY BY INVESTING IN SOCIAL ENTERPRISES AND LEADERS WHO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL GOODS AND SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES. 50,000
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
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part IX
Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
1
Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes:
a
Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
1a
5,319,094
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
439,357
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
5,758,451
e
Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
1e
0
2
Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
2
0
3
Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
3
5,758,451
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
86,377
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
5,672,074
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
283,604
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
 
2a
Tax on investment income for 2024 from Part V, line 5 .......
2a
 
b
Income tax for 2024. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
 
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
 
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
 
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
 
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
 
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
985,828
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
985,828
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  
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......  
b From 2020......  
c From 2021......  
d From 2022......  
e From 2023......  
f Total of lines 3a through e ........  
4Qualifying distributions for 2024 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$  
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.....  
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
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  
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 ..........
 
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) ...
 
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2025.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
 
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2020....  
b Excess from 2021....  
c Excess from 2022....  
d Excess from 2023....  
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
0 0 175,896 100,644 276,540
b 85% (0.85) of line 2a ......... 0 0 149,512 85,547 235,059
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
line 4 for each year listed .....
985,828 910,875 998,058 851,395 3,746,156
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
for active conduct of exempt activities ..........
0 0 0 0 0
e Qualifying distributions made directly
for active conduct of exempt activities.
Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....
985,828 910,875 998,058 851,395 3,746,156
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......         0
(2) Value of assets qualifying
under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)
        0
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
of minimum investment return shown in
Part IX, line 6 for each year listed ..
189,069 200,489 117,264 67,096 573,918
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) ....
        0
(2) Support from general public
and 5 or more exempt
organizations as provided in
section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....
        0
(3) Largest amount of support
from an exempt organization
        0
(4) Gross investment income         0
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
Check here right arrow if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d. See instructions
aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
SHIELA MORRIS
500 OCEAN STREET SUITE 26
HYANNIS,MA02601
(508) 737-7754
SHIELA.MORRIS@THEFLEDGLINGFUND.ORG
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
WWW.THEFLEDGLINGFUND.ORG
cAny submission deadlines:
WWW.THEFLEDGLINGFUND.ORG
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
WWW.THEFLEDGLINGFUND.ORG
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

ACUMEN FUND INC

40 WORTH STREET STE 303
NEW YORK,NY10013
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 50,000

PALM BEACH ZOO AND CONSERVATION SOCIETY

1301 SUMMIT BLVD
WEST PALM BEACH,FL33405
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 2,500

PEGGY ADAMS ANIMAL RESCUE

3200 N MILITARY TRIAL
WEST PALM BEACH,FL33409
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 3,000

PRESERVATION FOUNDATION OF PALM BEACH

311 PERUVIAN AVE
PALM BEACH,FL33480
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 2,500

SHERIFF'S MEADOW FOUNDATION

78 CAMPBELL ROAD
VINEYARD HAVEN,MA02568
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 28,000

THE APERTURE FOUNDATION

547 WEST 27 STREET
NEW YORK,NY10001
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 2,500

THE FINCA VIGIA FOUNDATION

25 CHANNEL CENTER SUITE 1003
BOSTON,MA10210
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 15,000

THE KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION

185 BERRY STREET SUITE 2000
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94107
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 12,500

THE LORD'S PLACE

2808 N AUSTRALIAN AVE
WEST PALM BEACH,FL33407
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 65,000

THE SOCIETY OF THE FOUR ARTS

100 FOUR ARTS PLAZA
PALM BEACH,FL33480
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 10,000

TOWN OF PALM BEACH UNITED WAY

44 COCOANUT ROW
PALM BEACH,FL33480
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 10,000

WOMEN DONOR NETWORK

PO BOX 2930
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94126
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 5,000

PALM BEACH DRAMAWORKS

201 CLEMATIS ST
WEST PALM BEACH,FL33401
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 3,128

FAMILIES FIRST OF PALM BEACH COUNTY

3333 FOREST HILL BLVD
WEST PALM BEACH,FL33406
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 40,000

HEALTHY MOTHERS HEALTHY BABIES COALITION OF PBC

842 N MILITARY TRAIL
WEST PALM BEACH,FL33415
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 40,000

LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY

423 FERN ST 200
WEST PALM BEACH,FL33401
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 40,000

THE MARSHALL PROJECT

156 W 56 STREET
NEW YORK,NY100193877
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 25,000

THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART

1000 5TH AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10028
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 82,000

THE REDFORD CENTER

1016 LINCOLN BLVD
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94129
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 15,000

ROSARIAN FUND

807 N FLAGLER DRIVE
WEST PALM BEACH,FL33401
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 1,000

SOUTH FLORIDA PBS

3401 S CONGRESS AVENUE
BOYNTON BEACH,FL33426
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 100

THE 1909 FOUNDATION

319 CLEMATIS STREET 300
WEST PALM BEACH,FL33401
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 1,800

STILLPOINT

20 STILLPOINT MEADOWS ROAD
VINEYARD HAVEN,MA02568
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 5,000

WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

1 GUEST STREET
BOSTON,MA02135
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 100

WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTE

15 SCHOOL STREET
WOODS HOLE,MA02543
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 5,000

FORWARD GLOBAL

1010 WISCONSIN AVE NW 710
WASHINGTON,DC20007
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 8,000

PHYISCAL PLANT THEATRE

2204 DE VERNE STREET
AUSTIN,TX78704
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 25,000

PALM BEACH CIVIC ASSOCIATION

139 N COUNTY ROAD 33
PALM BEACH,FL33480
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 10,000

MUSUEM OF MODERN ART

11 WEST 53 STREET MANHATTAN
NEW YORK,NY10019
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 1,500

ADOPT-A-FAMILY

1712 2ND AVENUE N
LAKE WORTH BEACH,FL33460
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 20,000

ARGOSY FOUNDATION

555 E WELLS STREET 1650
MILWAUKEE,WI53202
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 1,200

BRAIN CHEMISTRY LAB

1130 US-89
JACKSON,WY83001
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 10,000

MARTHA'S VINEYARD HOSPITAL

1 HOSPITAL ROAD
OAKS BLUFFS,MA02557
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 100,000

CIRCUIT ARTS

12 MUSIC ST
VINEYARD HAVEN,MA02568
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 26,000

EVERGLADES FOUNDATION

18001 OLD CUTLER ROAD SUITE 625
PALMETTO BAY,FL33157
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 40,000

FRIENDS OF CARITAS CUBANA CORPORATION

81 WASHINGTON AVE
CAMBRIDGE,MA02140
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 2,500

FRIENDS OF CHILMARK PRESCHOOL

PO BOX 425
CHILMARK,MA02535
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 5,000

FRIENDS OF MOUNTS BOTANICAL GARDEN INC

559 NORTH MILITARY TRAIL
WEST PALM BEACH,FL33415
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 1,000

GIRL RISING

114 W 26TH ST 7TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10001
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 25,000

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY NEW YORK CITY

111 JOHN STREET 7TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10038
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 500

NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION

600 14TH STREET NW SUITE 500
WASHINGTON,DC20005
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 25,000

HER JUSTICE NYC

100 VORADWAY 10TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10005
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 2,500

HOSPITAL ALBERT SCHWEITZER HAITI

PO BOX 110091
PITTSBURGH,PA15232
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 2,500

INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR JOURNALIST

750 17TH STREET NW SUITE 300
WASHINGTON,DC20006
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 27,500

INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY ASSOCIATION

3600 WILSHIRE BLVD SUITE 1810
LOS ANGELES,CA90010
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 25,000

ISLAND HOUSING TRUST CORPORATION

459 STATE ROAD UNIT 20
VINEYARD HAVEN,MA02568
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 25,000

KING BAUDOUIN FOUNDATION UNITED STATES

10 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA 16TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10020
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 50,000

MARTHA'S VINEYARD COMMUNITY SERVICES

111 EDGARTOWN ROAD
OAKS BLUFFS,MA02557
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 1,000

MARTHA'S VINEYARD DONOR COLLABORATIVE

10 N BOG ROAD
EDGARTOWN,MA02539
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 8,500

MARTHA'S VINEYARD FILM SOCIETY

79 BEACH ROAD
VINEYARD HAVEN,MA02568
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 2,500

MARTHA'S VINEYARD MUSEUM

151 LAGOON POND ROAD
VINEYARD HAVEN,MA02568
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 1,500

MARTHA'S VINEYARD PLAYHOUSE

24 CHURCH ST
VINEYARD HAVEN,MA02568
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 1,000

MARTHA'S VINEYARD YOUTH INC

PO BOX 65
CHILMARK,MA02535
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 25,000

HISPANIC SOCIETY OF AMERICA

3741 BROADWAY
NEW YORK,NY10032
  PC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 39,000

SANARTE FILMS LLC

3425 MARATHON STREET
LOS ANGELES,CA90026
  NC SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY 10,000
Total .................................right arrow 3a 985,828
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. right arrow 3b 0
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 12
Part XV-A
Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
Related or exempt
function income
(See instructions.)
1Program service revenue: (a)
Business code
(b)
Amount
(c)
Exclusion code
(d)
Amount
a
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies          
2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
investments ...........
    14 13,310  
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 104,898  
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 ............
    18 866,177  
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
11 Other revenue:
aNORTHERN TRUST
    14 29  
bTHINKTHORPE K-1     14   -113
cTHINKTHORPE K-1 FINAL     14   1,300
dWIDOWS ORPHANS AND PUPPIES     14   -3,272
eMAF GLOBAL K-1     14 -4,967  
fOTHER REVENUE         408
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) .. 0 979,447 -1,677
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
977,770
(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.)
8 INVESTMENT INCOME AND GAINS ARE USED TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE INVESTMENTS IN EDUCATIONAL FILM PROJECTS.
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 13
Part XVI
Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
1
Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
Yes
No
a
Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
(1) Cash...................................
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Other assets.................................
1a(2)
 
No
b
Other transactions:
(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
1b(1)
 
No
(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
1b(2)
 
No
(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
1b(3)
 
No
(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
1b(4)
 
No
(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
1b(5)
 
No
(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
1b(6)
 
No
c
Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
1c
 
No
d
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
(a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
2a
Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
b
If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
Sign Here
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with the preparer shown below?
See instructions.
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TY 2024 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
THE FLEDGLING FUND
EIN:
20-2450707
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ACCOUNTING FEES 9,818 0   0

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TY 2024 ExpenditureResponsibilityStmt
Name:
THE FLEDGLING FUND
EIN:
20-2450707
Grantee's Name Grantee's Address Grant Date Grant Amount Grant Purpose Amount Expended By Grantee Any Diversion By Grantee? Dates of Reports By Grantee Date of Verification Results of Verification
THINK THORPE LLC
 
88 WYCKOFF STREET 2F
BROOKLYN,NY11201
2014-12-02 15,875 TO FINANCE A DOCUMENTARY ENTITLED "DO I SOUND GAY" WHICH EXPLORES THE LINGUISTIC, CULTURALAND HISTORICAL ORIGINS OF THE STEREOTYPE OF THE "GAY VOICE".   TO THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE GRANTOR, NO FUNDS HAVE BEEN DIVERTED TO ANY ACTIVITY 09/3/24   THE GRANTOR HAS NO REASON TO DOUBT THE ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF THE REPORTS FROM THE GRANTEE;THEREFORE, NO INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION OF THE REPORTS WAS MADE.
KP RIDES AGAIN LLC
 
3450 CAHUENGA BLVD W SUITE 105
LOS ANGELES,CA90068
2013-09-25 16,667 TO FINANCE A DOCUMENTARY ENTITLED "THE CRASH REEL" WHICH TELLS THE STORY OF SNOWBOARDERKEVIN PEARCE, WHO SURVIVED A TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY.   TO THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE GRANTOR, NO FUNDS HAVE BEEN DIVERTED TO ANY ACTIVITY 9/3/24   THE GRANTOR HAS NO REASON TO DOUBT THE ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF THE REPORTS FROM THE GRANTEE;THEREFORE, NO INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION OF THE REPORTS WAS MADE.
SANARTE FILMS LLC
 
3425 MARATHON STREET
LOS ANGELES,CA90026
2024-07-15 10,000 TO FINANCE A DOCUMENTARY ENTITED "UVALDE MOM" WHICH TELLS THE STORY OF ANGELI ROSE GOMEZ, A FARM WORKER AND SINGLE MOM WHO RAN INTO ROBB ELEMENTARY IN UVALDE, TX TO SAVE HER TWO SONS DURING A MASS SHOOTING, WHILE NEARLY 400 ARMED OFFICERS WAITED 77 MINUTES TO INTERVENE.   TO THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE GRANTOR, NO FUNDS HAVE BEEN DIVERTED TO ANY ACTIVITY 07/15/2024   THE GRANTOR HAS NO REASON TO DOUBT THE ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF THE REPORTS FROM THE GRANTEE; THEREFORE, NO INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION OF THE REPORTS WAS MADE.

TY 2024 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
Name:
THE FLEDGLING FUND
EIN:
20-2450707
Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
NT #3188 CORP/GOV 1,014,155 1,047,263

TY 2024 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
Name:
THE FLEDGLING FUND
EIN:
20-2450707
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
NT #3188 INTL EQ SEC 1,356,170 3,931,193
NT #3188 LG CAP EQ SEC 49,530 49,853

TY 2024 OtherAssetsSchedule
Name:
THE FLEDGLING FUND
EIN:
20-2450707
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
PRI - WIDOWS ORPHANS AND PUPPIES 3,272 0 0
PRI - KP RIDES AGAIN LLC -2,555 -2,603 -2,603
PRI - THE KIDS ARE ALLRIGHT LLC 391 391 391
PRI - THINKTHORPE LLC -1,187 0 0
PRI - ZORRO AND ME HOILDINGS LLC 51,673 51,673 51,673


TY 2024 OtherDecreasesSchedule
Name:
THE FLEDGLING FUND
EIN:
20-2450707
Description Amount
UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) CHANGES 149,131


TY 2024 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
THE FLEDGLING FUND
EIN:
20-2450707
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
INVESTMENT, MANAGEMENT FEES 85,510 85,510   0
NORTHERN TRUST INVESTMENT FEES 146 0   0
OPERATION EXPENSES 11,106 0   0
D & O INSURANCE 1,250 0   0
WORKERS COMP INSURANCE 504 0   0
FILING FEES 335 0   0
UNREALIZED GAIN, LOSS CHANGE 12,099 0   0
OTHER PURPOSE RELATED AMOUNTS 2,500 0   0


TY 2024 OtherIncomeSchedule2
Name:
THE FLEDGLING FUND
EIN:
20-2450707
Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
NORTHERN TRUST 29 29 29
THINKTHORPE K-1 -113   -113
THINKTHORPE K-1 FINAL 1,300   1,300
WIDOWS ORPHANS AND PUPPIES -3,272   -3,272
MAF GLOBAL K-1 -4,967 -4,967 -4,967
OTHER REVENUE 408   408


TY 2024 TaxesSchedule
Name:
THE FLEDGLING FUND
EIN:
20-2450707
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
FEDERAL TAX 562 0   0
FOREIGN TAX PAID 4,079 0   0
PAYROLL TAXES 22,568 0   0