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 CARMEL HILL FUND
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)1 E 53RD ST 3RD FL
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
NEW YORK, NY100224200
A Employer identification number

13-6881103
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(347) 719-0755
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$522,658,234J 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) 539,039
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 66 66  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 6,650,776 6,650,776  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 Click to see attachment
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47,863,567
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 168,791,653
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 47,836,583
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
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87,339 87,284  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 55,140,787 54,574,709  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 782,250 0   782,250
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 3,862,271 0   3,862,271
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 978,739 0   978,739
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment
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108,179 0   108,179
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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144,296 44,648   99,648
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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1,293,108 0   1,293,108
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
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107,641 107,607   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment
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124,939 0  
20 Occupancy.............. 560,358 0   560,358
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 130,836 0   130,836
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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4,148,169 185,644   3,962,466
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 12,240,786 337,899   11,777,855
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 10,123,300 10,123,300
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 22,364,086 337,899   21,901,155
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 32,776,701
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 54,236,810
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.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 1,102,662 4,101,905 4,101,905
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) 36,924,816 Click to see attachment
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73,682,379 		73,949,758
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 314,536,049 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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236,893,433 		317,745,291
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 43,447,349 Click to see attachment
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113,591,795 		121,583,334
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow5,369,559
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow242,046 4,970,499 Click to see attachment
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5,127,513 		5,127,513
15 Other assets (describe right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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0 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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150,433 		Click to see attachment
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150,433
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 400,981,375 433,547,458 522,658,234
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe right arrow)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 0 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions...........    
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 400,981,375 433,547,458
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 0 0
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 400,981,375 433,547,458
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 400,981,375 433,547,458
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
400,981,375
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
32,776,701
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
433,758,076
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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5
210,618
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
433,547,458
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 ACACIA PARTNERS P    
b PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES P    
c SEQUOIA P    
d
e
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 6,995,399     6,995,399
b 46,293,991   31,840,716 14,453,275
c 115,475,279   89,087,370 26,387,909
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       6,995,399
b       14,453,275
c       26,387,909
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 47,836,583
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) 1 753,892
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........................... 3 753,892
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- ..... 5 753,892
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2024 estimated tax payments and 2023 overpayment credited to 2024 6a 531,142
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 128,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 659,142
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......right arrow 9 94,750
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
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
Yes
 
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 arrowNY
b
If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
8b
Yes
 
9
Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2024 or the taxable year beginning in 2024? See the instructions for Part XIII.
If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
9
 
No
10
Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
and addresses. ...............................
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 instructionsClick to see attachment
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12
Yes
 
13
Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
13
Yes
 
Website addressright arrowCARMELHILL.ORG
14
The books are in care ofright arrowITAI DINOUR Telephone no.right arrow (347) 719-0755

Located atright arrow1 E 53RD ST 3RD FLNEW YORKNY ZIP+4right arrow100224200
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........right arrow
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........right arrow
15
 
16 At any time during calendar year 2024, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
16   No
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
country right arrow
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
Yes
No
1a
During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
(1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
a disqualified person? ..............................
1a(2)
 
No
(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
1a(3)
 
No
(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
1a(4)
Yes
 
(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
1a(5)
 
No
(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
1a(6)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
1b
 
No
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........right arrow
d
Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2024? .............
1d
 
No
2
Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
a
At the end of tax year 2024, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2024?....................
2a
 
No
If "Yes," list the years right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
b
Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
2b
 
 
c
If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
3a
Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
any time during the year? ..............................
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2024 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2024.) .....................
3b
 
 
4a
Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
4a
 
No
b
Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2024? ..
4b
 
No
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
5a
During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
Yes
No
(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........
5a(1)
 
No
(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
5a(2)
 
No
(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
5a(3)
 
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
 
No
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........right arrow
d
If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................
5d
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
ARLENE FARRAND-BORGERSON FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
0.00 		245,609 245,609 0
1 EAST 53RD STREET 3RD FL
NEW YORK,NY10022
ITAI DINOUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
40.00 		463,100 53,282 800
1 EAST 53RD STREET 3RD FL
NEW YORK,NY10022
SOPHIE BARRETT TRUSTEE AS OF 2/23/24
2.00 		0 0 0
1 EAST 53RD STREET 3RD FL
NEW YORK,NY10022
ROBERT D GOLDFARB TRUSTEE
2.00 		0 0 0
1 EAST 53RD STREET 3RD FL
NEW YORK,NY10022
DANIEL LYNN MOSLEY TRUSTEE
2.00 		0 0 0
1 EAST 53RD STREET 3RD FL
NEW YORK,NY10022
ELIZABETH A RUANE TRUSTEE UNTIL 2/23/24
2.00 		0 0 0
1 EAST 53RD STREET 3RD FL
NEW YORK,NY10022
KATE GARROWAY CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
40.00 		226,777 37,391 900
1 EAST 53RD STREET 3RD FL
NEW YORK,NY10022
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
FANON J HOWELL AREA DIRECTOR CHFEP
40.00 		358,925 34,864 1,100
1 EAST 53RD STREET 3RD FL
NEW YORK,NY10022
EILEEN M MCMAHON AREA DIRECTOR CHFEP
40.00 		211,314 63,490 1,000
1 EAST 53RD STREET 3RD FL
NEW YORK,NY10022
MARIA GARCIA IMPL SPECIALIST & ST
40.00 		158,886 25,715 1,000
1 EAST 53RD STREET 3RD FL
NEW YORK,NY10022
ALLISON PAINICH AREA DIRECTOR CHF EP
40.00 		174,855 7,282 1,200
1 EAST 53RD STREET 3RD FL
NEW YORK,NY10022
DAMARY GONZALEZ IMPLEMENTATION SPECI
40.00 		125,675 37,257 900
1 EAST 53RD STREET 3RD FL
NEW YORK,NY10022
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................right arrow 22
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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
JULIE PONCELET CONSULTING INC CONSULTING 276,873
5123 WEST 98TH STREET
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55437
EDUCATION FIRST CONSULTING LLC CONSULTING 202,447
PO BOX 22871
SEATTLE,WA98122
JOHN GALLIN & SON INC CONSTRUCTION 196,795
102 MADISON AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10016
RSM US LLP ACCOUNTING 144,296
5155 PAYSPHERE CIRCLE
CHICAGO,IL60674
ELIZABETH FADER CONSULTING 139,289
240 WEST 75TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY10023
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right arrow6
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 CARMEL HILL FUND EDUCATION PROGRAM SUPPORTS INDEPENDENT READING EFFORTS IN 100 SCHOOLS IN THREE CITIES: NEW YORK, NEW YORK; DENVER, COLORADO; AND MONROE, LOUSIANA, REACHING OVER 55,000 STUDENTS DURING THE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR. THE EDUCATION PROGRAM MISSION IS TO PROMOTE LITERACY AND FOSTER A LOVE OF READING, PARTICULARLY AMONG AT-RISK YOUTH IN INNER CITIES. TO THIS END, WE PARTNER WITH SCHOOLS TO UTILIZE RENAISSANCE LEARNING'S ACCELERATED READER SOFTWARE PROGRAM TO HELP MONITOR COMPLETION AND COMPREHENSION OF STUDENT READING PROGRESS. EDUCATION PROGRAM STAFF VISIT SCHOOLS AND ASSIST PRINCIPALS, TEACHERS, AND LIBRARIANS IN THE SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE READING PROGRAM. 9,561,830
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 NONE 0
2  
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3  
Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................right arrow0
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
451,176,519
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
6,298,552
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
3,331,000
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
460,806,071
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
460,806,071
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
6,912,091
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
453,893,980
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
22,694,699
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
22,694,699
2a
Tax on investment income for 2024 from Part V, line 5 .......
2a
753,892
b
Income tax for 2024. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
1,033
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
754,925
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
21,939,774
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
21,939,774
6
Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
6
0
7
Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
7
21,939,774
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
21,901,155
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
281,953
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
22,183,108
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Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus 		(b)
Years prior to 2023 		(c)
2023 		(d)
2024
1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Part X, line 7 21,939,774
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2024:
a Enter amount for 2023 only....... 18,517,669
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20 0
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 ........ 0
4Qualifying distributions for 2024 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 22,183,108
a Applied to 2023, but not more than line 2a 18,517,669
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
(Election required—see instructions)..... 		0
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
required—see instructions)........ 		0
d Applied to 2024 distributable amount..... 3,665,439
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2024. 0 0
(If an amount appears in column (d), the
same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6Enter the net total of each column as
indicated below:
a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 0
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
line 4b from line 2b .......... 		0
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
income for which a notice of deficiency has
been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
tax has been previously assessed...... 		0
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
—see instructions ........... 		0
e Undistributed income for 2023. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions ............. 		0
f Undistributed income for 2024. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2025 .......... 		18,274,335
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
be required - see instructions) ....... 		0
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2019 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		0
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2025.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		0
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2020....  
b Excess from 2021....  
c Excess from 2022....  
d Excess from 2023....  
e Excess from 2024....  
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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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:
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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

BEDFORD STUYVESANT NEW BEGINNINGS CHARTER SCHOOL

82 LEWIS AVENUE
BROOKLYN,NY11206 		NONE PC SUPPORT FOR STUDENT LITERACY & READING OUTCOMES 20,000

BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER

ONE BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER PLACE
BOSTON,MA02118 		NONE PC TEAM UP 250,000

BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR RESEARCH FOUNDATION

747 THIRD AVENUE 33RD FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10017 		NONE PC YOUNG INVESTIGATORS PROGRAM AND RUANE PRIZE RESEARCH AWARDS 550,000

BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY

10 GRAND ARMY PLAZA
BROOKLYN,NY11238 		NONE PC NYC READS INITIATIVE LITERACY ACTIVITIES 54,500

CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY

117 WEST 124TH STREET 5TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10027 		NONE PC SCHOLARSHIPS, YOUTH MENTAL HEALTHCARE, AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING 291,688

CHOICE CHARTER SCHOOL

423 EAST 138TH STREET
BRONX,NY10454 		NONE PC SUPPORT FOR STUDENT LITERACY & READING OUTCOMES 20,000

CITIZENS COMMITTEE FOR CHILDREN OF NEW YORK

14 WALL STREET SUITE 4E
NEW YORK,NY10005 		NONE PC CAMPAIGN FOR HEALTHY MINDS, HEALTHY KIDS 100,000

CITY YEAR

287 COLUMBUS AVENUE
BOSTON,MA02116 		NONE PC NYC READS INITIATIVE LITERACY ACTIVITIES 155,000

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

630 WEST 168TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY10032 		NONE PC DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY 200,000

CORNELIA CONNELLY CENTER

220 EAST 4TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY10009 		NONE PC SUPPORT FOR STUDENT LITERACY & READING OUTCOMES 20,000

DEMOCRACY PREP

3872 THIRD AVENUE
BRONX,NY10457 		NONE PC SUPPORT FOR STUDENT LITERACY & READING OUTCOMES 80,000

EDUCATORS FOR EXCELLENCE

80 PINE STREET 28TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10005 		NONE PC ELEVATE EDUCATOR VOICE AND SUPPORT FOR HIGH-QUALITY LITERACY INSTRUCTION THROUGHOUT NEW YORK CITY 100,000

EXPANDED

218 WEST 40TH STREET 12TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10018 		NONE PC NYC READS INITIATIVE LITERACY ACTIVITIES 204,750

FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND

245 SUMMER STREET
BOSTON,MA02210 		NONE PC DONOR ADVISED FUND - PLANNED FOR GIFTS FOR DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE AND CAUSE 10,000

FUND FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS

52 CHAMBERS STREET ROOM 305
NEW YORK,NY10007 		NONE PC SUPPORT FOR STUDENT LITERACY & READING OUTCOMES; NYC READS EVALUATION & FAMILY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES 860,000

HARLEM ACADEMY

655 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10030 		NONE PC SUPPORT FOR STUDENT LITERACY & READING OUTCOMES 20,000

HENRY STREET SETTLEMENT

265 HENRY STREET
NEW YORK,NY10002 		NONE PC YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH CLINICAL CARE STAFFING 150,000

HOPELAB FOUNDATION

100 CALIFORNIA STREET SUITE 1150
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94111 		NONE POF RESPONSIBLE TECHNOLOGY YOUTH POWER FUND 100,000

INSEPARABLE

409 7TH STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20004 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES 100,000

LITERACY INC

5030 BROADWAY SUITE 641
NEW YORK,NY10034 		NONE PC NYC READS INITIATIVE LITERACY ACTIVITIES 257,500

MADISON SQUARE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB

250 BRADHURST AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10039 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES 275,000

MOTT HAVEN ACADEMY

170 BROWN PLACE
BRONX,NY10454 		NONE PC SUPPORT FOR STUDENT LITERACY & READING OUTCOMES 20,000

MOUNT CARMEL - HOLY ROSARY SCHOOL

371 PLEASANT AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10035 		NONE PC SCHOLARSHIPS 33,350

NEW VISIONS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS

205 EAST 42ND STREET 4TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10017 		NONE PC LITERACY ACADEMY COLLECTIVE 200,000

NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY

270 MADISON AVENUE 12TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10016 		NONE PC NYC READS INITIATIVE LITERACY ACTIVITIES 97,500

PARENTCHILD

242 WEST 30TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY10001 		NONE PC NYC READS INITIATIVE LITERACY ACTIVITIES 271,000

QUEENS PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION

89-11 MERRICK BLVD
JAMAICA,NY11432 		NONE PC NYC READS INITIATIVE LITERACY ACTIVITIES 54,500

REACH OUT AND READ OF GREATER NEW YORK

105 WEST 86TH STREET 330
NEW YORK,NY10024 		NONE PC NYC READS INITIATIVE LITERACY ACTIVITIES 107,500

READ ALLIANCE

160 BROADWAY 8TH FLOOR EAST
BUILDING
NEW YORK,NY10038 		NONE PC NYC READS INITIATIVE LITERACY ACTIVITIES 299,500

READING PARTNERS

75 BROAD STREET 15TH FLOOR SUITE B
NEW YORK,NY10004 		NONE PC NYC READS INITIATIVE LITERACY ACTIVITIES 287,750

RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK

230 WEST 41ST STREET
NEW YORK,NY10036 		NONE PC NYC YOUTH AGENDA 34,385

ROOTS FAMILY CENTER

4200 MORRISON ROAD UNIT 7
DENVER,CO80219 		NONE PC LITERACY THROUGH HOME VISITATION PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN 0-5 YEARS OLD IN SOUTHWEST DENVER 95,000

RSF SOCIAL FINANCE

PO BOX 2007
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94126 		NONE PC DONOR ADVISED FUND - PLANNED FOR GIFTS FOR DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE AND CAUSE 2,191,571

SOCIAL GOOD FUND

6641 AQUA VISTA COURT
RICHMOND,CA94805 		NONE PC NEXT GENERATION POLITICS/YVOTE AND THE NYC YOUTH AGENDA INITIATIVE 50,000

SOUTH BRONX COMMUNITY CHARTER

1110 WASHINGTON AVENUE
BRONX,NY10456 		NONE PC SUPPORT FOR STUDENT LITERACY & READING OUTCOMES 20,000

ST IGNATIUS SCHOOL

740 MANIDA STREET
BRONX,NY10474 		NONE PC SUPPORT FOR STUDENT LITERACY & READING OUTCOMES 20,000

ST MARK THE EVANGELIST SCHOOL

55 WEST 138TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY10037 		NONE PC SCHOLARSHIPS 21,235

TRANSCEND INC

1836 WESTCHESTER AVENUE PMB 6205
BRONX,NY10472 		NONE PC SEL PROGRAM LANDSCAPE SCAN 85,000

UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT

55 BROAD STREET 15TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10004 		NONE PC MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR YOUTH AGES 14-24 125,000

URBAN ASSEMBLY

90 BROAD STREET 2101
NEW YORK,NY10004 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES 100,000

VERMONT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

3 COURT STREET
MIDDLEBURY,VA05753 		NONE PC DONOR ADVISED FUND - PLANNED FOR GIFTS FOR DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE AND CAUSE 2,191,571
Total .................................right arrow 3a 10,123,300
bApproved for future payment

ARAB AMERICAN FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER
150 COURT STREET 3RD FLOOR
BROOKLYN,NY11201 		NONE PC MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 100,000

BEDFORD STUYVESANT NEW BEGINNINGS CHARTER SCHOOL
82 LEWIS AVENUE
BROOKLYN,NY11206 		NONE PC SUPPORT FOR STUDENT LITERACY & READING OUTCOMES 10,000

BRAIN & BEHAVIOR RESEARCH FOUNDATION
747 THIRD AVENUE 33RD FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10017 		NONE PC YOUNG INVESTIGATORS PROGRAM AND RUANE PRIZE RESEARCH AWARDS 1,650,000

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
630 WEST 168TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY10032 		NONE PC DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY 1,500,000

CORNELIA CONNELLY CENTER
220 EAST 4TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY10009 		NONE PC SUPPORT FOR STUDENT LITERACY & READING OUTCOMES 10,000

DEMOCRACY PREP
3872 THIRD AVENUE
BRONX,NY10457 		NONE PC SUPPORT FOR STUDENT LITERACY & READING OUTCOMES 40,000

FUND FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS
52 CHAMBERS STREET ROOM 305
NEW YORK,NY10007 		NONE PC SUPPORT FOR STUDENT LITERACY & READING OUTCOMES 330,000

GOTHAM GIVES
397 WEST 12TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY10014 		NONE PC SEE NYC 25,000

HARLEM ACADEMY
655 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10030 		NONE PC SUPPORT FOR STUDENT LITERACY & READING OUTCOMES 10,000

MOTT HAVEN ACADEMY
170 BROWN PLACE
BRONX,NY10454 		NONE PC SUPPORT FOR STUDENT LITERACY & READING OUTCOMES 10,000

MOUNT CARMEL - HOLY ROSARY SCHOOL
371 PLEASANT AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10035 		NONE PC SCHOLARSHIPS 50,400

NYS COUNCIL FOR COMMUNITY AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE
911 CENTRAL AVENUE PO BOX 152
ALBANY,NY12206 		NONE PC ADVOCACY FOR COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTH PROVIDERS 100,000

SOUTH BRONX COMMUNITY CHARTER
1110 WASHINGTON AVENUE
BRONX,NY10456 		NONE PC SUPPORT FOR STUDENT LITERACY & READING OUTCOMES 10,000

ST IGNATIUS SCHOOL
740 MANIDA STREET
BRONX,NY10474 		NONE PC SUPPORT FOR STUDENT LITERACY & READING OUTCOMES 10,000

ST MARK THE EVANGELIST SCHOOL
55 WEST 138TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY10037 		NONE PC SCHOLARSHIPS 28,000

TEACHING LABS
1802 VERNON ST NW PMB 533
WASHINGTON,DC20009 		NONE PC NYC READS PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SUPPORTS 100,000

UNCOMMON SCHOOLS
55 BROAD STREET 3RD FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10004 		NONE PC SUPPORT FOR STUDENT LITERACY & READING OUTCOMES 180,000
Total ................................. right arrow 3b 4,163,400
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 66  
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 6,650,776  
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 ............ 		900099 26,984 18 47,836,583  
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
11 Other revenue:
aACACIA PARTNERS LP - UBI 		900099 55      
bACACIA PARTNERS LP     14 -12,161  
cINVEST - MISC. INCOME     14 99,445  
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) .. 27,039 54,574,709 0
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
54,601,748
(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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See instructions.
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Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Schedule B
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

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

13-6881103
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ
501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

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

527 political organization


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

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

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation
Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note:  Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.
Special Rules
For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 331/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Right Arrow $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025) Page 2
Name of organization
THE CARMEL HILL FUND
  		Employer identification number
13-6881103
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
1
ELIZABETH A RUANE CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST
 
66 PARKWOOD ROAD
 
FAIRFIELD, CT06824

$ 539,039


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 3
Name of organization
THE CARMEL HILL FUND
  		Employer identification number

13-6881103
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
1
 6,500 SH OF T, 7,000 SH OF ET, 5,500 SH OF PFXF; 1,500 SH OF VYMI $ 414,925 2024-05-15
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 4
Name of organization
THE CARMEL HILL FUND
  		Employer identification number

13-6881103
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c) (7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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TY 2024 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
THE CARMEL HILL FUND
EIN:
13-6881103
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ACCOUNTING FEES 144,296 44,648   99,648

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TY 2024 DepreciationSchedule
Name:
THE CARMEL HILL FUND
EIN:
13-6881103
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
BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS 2023-01-01 1,756,606 117,107 SL 15.000000000000 117,107 0    
BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS 2024-07-31 281,953   SL 15.000000000000 7,832 0    

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TY 2024 ExpenditureResponsibilityStmt
Name:
THE CARMEL HILL FUND
EIN:
13-6881103
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
HOPELAB FOUNDATION
  		100 CALIFORNIA STREET SUITE 1150
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94111 		2024-07-17 100,000 RESPONSIBLE TECHNOLOGY YOUTH POWER FUND 100,000 NONE 10/30/25    

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TY 2024 GainLossSaleOtherAssetsSch
Name:
THE CARMEL HILL FUND
EIN:
13-6881103
Name Date Acquired How Acquired Date Sold Purchaser Name Gross Sales Price Basis Basis Method Sales Expenses Total (net) Accumulated Depreciation
ACACIA PARTNERS - UBI 2024-01 PURCHASED 2024-12   26,127   COST 0 26,127  
DONATED STOCK SALE - BASIS ADJUSTMENT 2024-05 PURCHASED 2024-05   857   COST 0 857  

TY 2024 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
Name:
THE CARMEL HILL FUND
EIN:
13-6881103
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
VANGUARD S&P 500 INDEX ETF 236,893,433 317,745,291

TY 2024 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
Name:
THE CARMEL HILL FUND
EIN:
13-6881103
US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

73,682,379
US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

73,949,758
State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


0
State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


0


TY 2024 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
Name:
THE CARMEL HILL FUND
EIN:
13-6881103
Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
ACACIA PARTNERS LP AT COST 9,692,891 17,684,430
VANGUARD TREASURY MONEY MARKET INVESTOR CL FMV 100,000,000 100,000,000
SIDE POCKET INVESTMENT FMV 3,898,904 3,898,904

TY 2024 LandEtcSchedule2
Name:
THE CARMEL HILL FUND
EIN:
13-6881103
Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS 1,756,606 234,214 1,522,392  
BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS 281,953 7,832 274,121  


TY 2024 LegalFeesSchedule
Name:
THE CARMEL HILL FUND
EIN:
13-6881103
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
LEGAL FEES 108,179 0   108,179


TY 2024 OtherAssetsSchedule
Name:
THE CARMEL HILL FUND
EIN:
13-6881103
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
DIVIDEND RECEIVABLE 0 150,433 150,433


TY 2024 OtherDecreasesSchedule
Name:
THE CARMEL HILL FUND
EIN:
13-6881103
Description Amount
BOOK TO TAX DIFFERENCE 210,618


TY 2024 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
THE CARMEL HILL FUND
EIN:
13-6881103
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
EDUCATION PROGRAM EXPENSES 3,638,990 0   3,638,990
INSURANCE 40,729 0   40,729
OFFICE FURNITURE & EQUIP. 27,594 0   27,594
SUPPLIES 61,265 0   61,265
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 32,521 0   32,521
INVESTMENT INTEREST EXPENSE (FROM ACACIA PARTNERS LP) 5,389 5,387   0
OTHER EXPENSES (FROM ACACIA PARTNERS LP) 180,314 180,257   0
WEBSITE DEV. & MAINTENANCE 23,136 0   23,136
PHONE & INTERNET 36,023 0   36,023
EQUIP. RENTAL & MAINTENANCE 7,252 0   7,252
LICENSES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 10,464 0   10,464
MEMBERSHIP DUES 39,919 0   39,919
PAYROLL & BENEFITS ADMIN 35,066 0   35,066
MISCELLANEOUS 9,507 0   9,507


TY 2024 OtherIncomeSchedule2
Name:
THE CARMEL HILL FUND
EIN:
13-6881103
Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
ACACIA PARTNERS LP - UBI 55   55
ACACIA PARTNERS LP -12,161 -12,161 -12,161
INVEST - MISC. INCOME 99,445 99,445 99,445


TY 2024 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
THE CARMEL HILL FUND
EIN:
13-6881103
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
HR CONSULTING FEES 43,328 0   43,328
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 101,833 0   101,833
IT SERVICE FEES 67,101 0   67,101
RECRUITING & SEARCH FEES 56,983 0   56,983
GRANTMAKING ADVISORY FEES 257,170 0   257,170
STRATEGY & EVALUATION FEES 470,604 0   470,604
GRANTEE AND FIELD SUPPORT FEES 137,523 0   137,523
TEMPORARY HELP FEES 39,337 0   39,337
OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES 119,229 0   119,229


TY 2024 TaxesSchedule
Name:
THE CARMEL HILL FUND
EIN:
13-6881103
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
FOREIGN TAX FROM ACACIA 107,641 107,607   0