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 MERICOS FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)177 E COLORADO BOULEVARD SUITE 80
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
PASADENA, CA91105
A Employer identification number

95-3500491
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(626) 441-5188
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$56,321,023J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 171,943 171,943  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 724,464
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 5,883,098
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 3,327,516
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
0 106,038  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 896,407 3,605,497  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3,374 844   2,530
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
12,257 3,064   9,193
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
409,246 102,312   306,934
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
166,508 0   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 28,129 0   28,129
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
18,248 0   18,248
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 637,762 106,220   365,034
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 3,144,914 3,098,250
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 3,782,676 106,220   3,463,284
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -2,886,269
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 3,499,277
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 2
Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 2,077 409 409
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 273,014 1,357,252 1,357,252
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.......... 19,410 3,363 3,363
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 994,880 0 0
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 4,418,788 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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5,083,554 		5,083,554
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).......... 44,625,474 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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49,651,008 		49,651,008
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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229,301 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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225,437 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
225,437
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 50,562,944 56,321,023 56,321,023
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 31,582 34,570
18 Grants payable................. 62,336 109,000
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) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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441,340 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
559,168
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 535,258 702,738
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........... 50,027,686 55,618,285
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 50,027,686 55,618,285
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 50,562,944 56,321,023
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
50,027,686
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-2,886,269
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3
8,476,868
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
55,618,285
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
55,618,285
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 SALE OF PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES   2024-12-31 2024-12-31
b GREATPOINT VENTURES INNOVATION FUND II P 2024-12-31 2024-12-31
c WHITTIER INTERNATIONAL FUND A LP P 2024-12-31 2024-12-31
d WHITTIER SMID CAP FUND, LP P 2024-12-31 2024-12-31
e WHITTIER VALUE FUND A, LP P 2024-12-31 2024-12-31
WHITTIER CORPORATE AMERICA FUND P 2024-12-31 2024-12-31
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 5,883,098   5,158,634 724,464
b       1,989
c       19,039
d       123,096
e       416,714
      2,042,214
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       724,464
b       1,989
c       19,039
d       123,096
e       416,714
      2,042,214
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 3,327,516
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 48,640
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 48,640
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 48,640
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2024 estimated tax payments and 2023 overpayment credited to 2024 6a 32,533
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 19,709
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 1,233
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......right arrow 9 30,164
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 arrowCA
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
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
.................
12
Yes
 
13
Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
13
Yes
 
Website addressright arrowN/A
14
The books are in care ofright arrowWHITTIER TRUST COMPANY Telephone no.right arrow (626) 441-5188

Located atright arrow177 E COLORADO BOULEVARD SUITE 800PASADENACA ZIP+4right arrow91105
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
List of Attached Documents:
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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
DONNA COFFIN PRESIDENT
2.00 		0 0 0
177 E COLORADO BOULEVARD SUITE 800
PASADENA,CA91105
PEGINE GRAYSON SECRETARY/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
2.00 		0 0 0
177 E COLORADO BOULEVARD SUITE 800
PASADENA,CA91105
DAVID DAHL CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
2.00 		0 0 0
177 E COLORADO BOULEVARD SUITE 800
PASADENA,CA91105
ARLO G SORENSEN DIRECTOR
2.00 		0 0 0
177 E COLORADO BOULEVARD SUITE 800
PASADENA,CA91105
LINDA J BLINKENBERG DIRECTOR
2.00 		0 0 0
177 E COLORADO BOULEVARD SUITE 800
PASADENA,CA91105
MICHAEL J CASEY DIRECTOR
2.00 		0 0 0
177 E COLORADO BOULEVARD SUITE 800
PASADENA,CA91105
JOANIE SOLAINI DIRECTOR
2.00 		0 0 0
177 E COLORADO BOULEVARD SUITE 800
PASADENA,CA91105
BRIAN WHITTIER DIRECTOR
2.00 		0 0 0
177 E COLORADO BOULEVARD SUITE 800
PASADENA,CA91105
DONALD WHITTIER DIRECTOR (BEGIN 1/1/24)
2.00 		0 0 0
177 E COLORADO BOULEVARD SUITE 800
PASADENA,CA91105
DOMINIQUE BLOKKER DIRECTOR (BEGIN 1/1/24)
2.00 		0 0 0
177 E COLORADO BOULEVARD SUITE 800
PASADENA,CA91105
EMILY DALQUIST DIRECTOR (BEGIN 1/1/24)
2.00 		0 0 0
177 E COLORADO BOULEVARD SUITE 800
PASADENA,CA91105
MARGARET WHITTIER-FERGUSON DIRECTOR (BEGIN 1/1/24)
2.00 		0 0 0
177 E COLORADO BOULEVARD SUITE 800
PASADENA,CA91105
AMELIA BABCOCK DIRECTOR (BEGIN 1/1/24)
2.00 		0 0 0
177 E COLORADO BOULEVARD SUITE 800
PASADENA,CA91105
2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
employee benefit
plans and deferred
compensation 		(e) Expense account,
other allowances
NONE
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................right arrow 0
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Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)
3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
WHITTIER TRUST COMPANY INVESTMENT MGMT & PHILANTHROPIC SVCS 409,246
177 E COLORADO BLVD SUITE 800
PASADENA,CA91105
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right arrow0
Part VIII-A
Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
1  
2  
3  
4  
Part VIII-B
Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
1  
2  
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3  
Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................right arrow0
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Part IX
Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
1
Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes:
a
Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
1a
5,661,500
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
653,871
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
49,664,355
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
55,979,726
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
55,979,726
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
839,696
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
55,140,030
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
2,757,002
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
2,757,002
2a
Tax on investment income for 2024 from Part V, line 5 .......
2a
48,640
b
Income tax for 2024. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
48,640
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
2,708,362
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
2,708,362
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
2,708,362
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
3,463,284
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
3,463,284
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 2,708,362
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2024:
a Enter amount for 2023 only....... 309,646
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$ 3,463,284
a Applied to 2023, but not more than line 2a 309,646
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..... 2,708,362
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 445,276
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 5 445,276
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
line 4b from line 2b .......... 		0
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
income for which a notice of deficiency has
been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
tax has been previously assessed...... 		0
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
—see instructions ........... 		0
e Undistributed income for 2023. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions ............. 		0
f Undistributed income for 2024. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2025 .......... 		0
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
be required - see instructions) ....... 		0
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2019 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		0
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2025.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		445,276
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.... 445,276
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 10
Part XIII
Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)
1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2024, enter the date of the ruling ...... right arrow
 
b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
income from Part I or the minimum
investment return from Part IX for each
year listed .......... 		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
(a) 2024 (b) 2023 (c) 2022 (d) 2021
         
b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........          
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
line 4 for each year listed ..... 		         
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
for active conduct of exempt activities .......... 		         
e Qualifying distributions made directly
for active conduct of exempt activities.
Subtract line 2d from line 2c .... 		         
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......          
(2) Value of assets qualifying
under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)		          
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
of minimum investment return shown in
Part IX, line 6 for each year listed .. 		         
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross
investment income (interest,
dividends, rents, payments
on securities loans (section
512(a)(5)), or royalties) .... 		         
(2) Support from general public
and 5 or more exempt
organizations as provided in
section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii).... 		         
(3) Largest amount of support
from an exempt organization		          
(4) Gross investment income          
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
Check here right arrow if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d. See instructions
aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
cAny submission deadlines:
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 11
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (continued)
3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient If recipient is an individual,
show any relationship to
any foundation manager
or substantial contributor
 Foundation
status of
recipient 		Purpose of grant or
contribution 		Amount
Name and address (home or business)
aPaid during the year

I HAVE A DREAM FOUNDATION - LOS ANGELES

3580 WILSHIRE BLVD SUITE 720
LOS ANGELES,CA90010 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 5,000

AID STILL REQUIRED

452 MESA ROAD
SANTA MONICA,CA90402 		NONE PC EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN HAITI 10,000

ALTASEA AT THE PORT OF LOS ANGELES

2451 SOUTH SIGNAL STREET BERTH 59
SAN PEDRO,CA90731 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 10,000

AMERICAN RED CROSS

PO BOX 37839
BOONE,IA500370839 		NONE PC HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF 15,000

ARCTIC ICE PROJECT

PO BOX 5087
REDWOOD CITY,CA94063 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 15,000

BELOVED ASHEVILLE

DONATION CENTER 32 OLD CHARLOTTE
HIGHWAY
ASHEVILLE,NC28803 		NONE PC HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF 20,000

BOOK HARVEST

BOOK HARVEST 2501 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
DURHAM,NC27707 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 10,000

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF LAKE COUNTY

730 S MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE
WAUKEGAN,IL60085 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 50,000

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF METRO LOS ANGELES

5029 VERMONT AVE
LOS ANGELES,CA90037 		NONE PC EXACT PATH AND COLLEGEBOUND/FUTURE PATHWAYS 50,000

BREAKTHROUGH T1D (FKA JDRF)

PO BOX 5021
HAGERSTOWN,MD217415021 		NONE PC FOR THE "IMPROVING LIVES" AREA OF CONCERN FOR TYPE ONE DIABETES 30,000

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY

1450 NORTH UNIVERSITY AVENUE 304D
PROVO,UT84604 		NONE PC MEN'S BASEBALL ($4,000), GIRLS SOFTBALL ($4,000), CHEER SQUAD ($2,000) 10,000

CAMP UNALAYEE

3921 E BAYSHORE RD SUITE 206
PALO ALTO,CA94303 		NONE PC GOVERNANCE TRAINING 15,000

CARIBOU HISTORICAL SOCIETY

1033 PRESQUE ISLE RD PO BOX 861
CARIBOU,ME047360861 		NONE PC MAINTENANCE OF THE WHITTIER MEMORIAL MUSEUM IN MEMORY OF MAX WHITTIER AND TO ASSIST WITH FUNDRAISING AND CAPACITY BUILDING 10,000

CAROLINA FRIENDS SCHOOL

4809 FRIENDS SCHOOL ROAD
DURHAM,NC27705 		NONE PC FOR THE 2025 WORLD OF DANCE TEACHING PROGRAM 3,000

CARTOON ART MUSEUM

781 BEACH STREET FL 1
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94109 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 15,000

CENTER FOR URBAN AGRICULTURE AT FAIRVIEW GARDENS

598 N FAIRVIEW AVENUE
GOLETA,CA93117 		NONE PC THE CENTER FOR URBAN AGRICULTURE AT FAIRVIEW GARDENS RE-DESIGN/RE-BUILD - CHALLENGE GRANT 100,000

CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY

1 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
ORANGE,CA92866 		NONE PC WOMEN OF CHAPMAN - CHRISTMAS AT THE RITZ PROGRAM 15,000

CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY

1 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
ORANGE,CA92866 		NONE PC FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS SCHOLARSHIPS IN ACCOUNTING 5,000

CHASE ANIMAL RESCUE AND SANCTUARY INC

6127 SE 122ND BLVD
WEBSTER,FL335974913 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 25,000

COLUMBIA RIVER INTER-TRIBAL FISH COMMISSION

700 NE MULTNOMAH STREET SUITE 1200
PORTLAND,OR97232 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 5,000

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN INC

200 WASHINGTON STREET 120
WAUSAU,WI54403 		NONE PC COFFIN FAMILY DONOR ADVISED FUND 15,000

DOOR OF HOPE

221 E WALNUT ST SUITE 112
PASADENA,CA91101 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 50,000

FLUORIDE ACTION NETWORK

16 LAMOILLE STREET
ESSEX JUNCTION,VT05452 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 20,000

FOODBANK OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

82 COROMAR DRIVE
GOLETA,CA93117 		NONE PC NUTRITIONAL EQUITY THROUGH EDUCATION 100,000

FRACTURED ATLAS INC

228 PARK AVENUE SOUTH 56651
NEW YORK,NY100031502 		NONE PC CLAPPING HANDS FARM 30,000

FULFILLMENT FUND

1150 S OLIVE STREET STE 2050
LOS ANGELES,CA90015 		NONE PC PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR COLLEGE ACCESS AND SUCCESS 50,000

GARRETT'S SPACE

1400 GRANGER AVE
ANN ARBOR,MI481044425 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 130,000

GARRETT'S SPACE

1400 GRANGER AVE
ANN ARBOR,MI481044425 		NONE PC BUILD GARRETT'S SPACE: BRINGING HOPE TO LIFE 100,000

GIRLS GROUP

2531 JACKSON AVE 188
ANN ARBOR,MI48103 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 40,000

GREATER HORIZONS

1055 BROADWAY SUITE 130
KANSAS CITY,MO64105 		NONE PC CHARITABLE PURPOSES 85,000

GREATER HORIZONS

1055 BROADWAY SUITE 130
KANSAS CITY,MO64105 		NONE PC CHARITABLE PURPOSES 85,000

GUTH GAFA CUIDEACHTA FAOI THEORAINN RATHAIOCHTA

MEENDERRY FALCARRAGH
DONEGAL    
EI 		NONE NC THINKING CHANGES' PROJECT 13,000

HEAL THE OCEAN

PO BOX 90106 1430 CHAPALA STREET
SANTA BARBARA,CA93109 		NONE PC SUMMERLAND OIL MITIGATION STUDY 50,000

HEAL THE OCEAN

PO BOX 90106 1430 CHAPALA STREET
SANTA BARBARA,CA93109 		NONE PC CHALLENGE GRANT - SUMMERLAND OIL MITIGATION STUDY (SOMS) 75,000

HILLSIDES

940 AVENUE 64
PASADENA,CA91105 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 25,000

HISTORY CENTER LAKE FOREST-LAKE BLUFF

509 EAST DEERPATH ROAD LAKE
FOREST-LAKE BLUFF HISTORICAL SOCIET
LAKE FOREST,IL60045 		NONE PC PROPERTY IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ENDOWMENT FUND 10,000

HOME GROWN COMMUNITY (AKA MANY HANDS LIFESHARING COMMUNITY)

1032 LOUISE ST
YPSILANTI,MI48197 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 15,000

HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (HRDC)

32 SOUTH TRACY
BOZEMAN,MT59715 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 50,000

INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER ARTISTS

17 THORNTREE LN
LAKE BLUFF,IL60044 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 5,000

INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

2505 N AVENUE
NATIONAL CITY,CA91950 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 75,000

JENESSE CENTER INC

PO BOX 8476
LOS ANGELES,CA90008 		NONE PC SUPPORTING SERVICES FOR UNDER-SERVED CHILDREN AND YOUTH OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS 50,000

KAMINS FARM SANCTUARY

23377 W CHARDON RD
GRAYSLAKE,IL600309584 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 10,000

KIDS IN THE SPOTLIGHT INC

145 S GLENOAKS BLVD STE 124
BURBANK,CA91502 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 50,000

KOHL CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF GREATER CHICAGO INC

2100 PATRIOT
GLENVIEW,IL60026 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 45,000

LABELLE FOUNDATION

PO BOX 36471
LOS ANGELES,CA90036 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 50,000

LAKE FOREST OPEN LANDS

350 N WAUKEGAN ROAD
LAKE FOREST,IL60045 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 10,000

LITTLE WARRIOR FOUNDATION INC

PO BOX 2124
BROOKFIELD,WI530082124 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 5,000

LOS ANGELES MARITIME INSTITUTE

BERTH 73 SUITE 2
SAN PEDRO,CA90731 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 5,000

MARINE CONSERVATION BIOLOGY INSTITUTE

1914 N 34TH STREET SUITE 409
SEATTLE,WA981039090 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 15,000

MCKINLEY CHILDREN'S CENTER INC

762 WEST CYPRESS STREET
SAN DIMAS,CA917733599 		NONE PC RECREATION ROOM AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 5,000

MESA FARM

PO BOX 481
OJAI,CA93024 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 5,000

MOMS AGAINST FLUORIDATION

30 WESTGATE PARKWAY 329
ASHEVILLE,NC28806 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 45,000

MOXI THE WOLF MUSEUM OF EXPLORATION INNOVATION

125 STATE STREET
SANTA BARBARA,CA93101 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAMS 100,000

NATIONAL LATINA INSTITUTE FOR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

C/O FOS FEMINISTA 125 MAIDEN LANE
9TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10038 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 20,000

NATIONAL NETWORK OF ABORTION FUNDS

9450 SW GEMINI DR PMB 16009
BEAVERTON,OR97008 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 20,000

NEW VILLAGE GIRLS ACADEMY

147 N OCCIDENTAL BOULEVARD
LOS ANGELES,CA90026 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 100,000

NORTH AMERICAN SOCIETY OF LASER THERAPY APPLICATIONS

2260 RUTHERFORD ROAD SUITE 101
CARSBAD,CA92008 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 20,000

NORTHWEST ABORTION ACCESS FUND

PO BOX 10894
EUGENE,OR97440 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 20,000

OCEAN CONSERVANCY INC

1300 19TH STREET NW 8TH FLOOR
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		NONE PC GLOBAL GHOST GEAR INITIATIVE 50,000

OPENDOORS OF ASHEVILLE

290 HAYWOOD ROAD SUITE 204
ASHEVILLE,NC28806 		NONE PC HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF 5,000

OUTWARD BOUND ADVENTURES INC

PO BOX 202
PASADENA,CA91102 		NONE PC OUTWARD BOUND ADVENTURE'S YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL 84,000

PALOS VERDES ESTATES FOUNDATION

PO BOX 955
PALOS VERDES ESTATES,CA902740955 		NONE PC FOR BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS IN THE CITY OF PALOS VERDES ESTATES 5,000

PARTNERS FOR A HUNGER-FREE OREGON

2900 SE STARK ST STE 1A
PORTLAND,OR97214 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 5,000

PARTNERS FOR PEDIATRIC VISION

6285 E SPRING ST 370
LONG BEACH,CA90808 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 2,500

PASADENA HUMANE SOCIETY & SPCA

361 SOUTH RAYMOND AVENUE
PASADENA,CA91105 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 70,000

PENINSULA EDUCATION FOUNDATION

PO BOX 2632
PALOS VERDES PENINSULA,CA90274 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 10,000

PENINSULA SENIORS

602 DEEP VALLEY DRIVE SUITE 310
ROLLING HILLS ESTATES,CA90274 		NONE PC VOLUNTEERS RECOGNITION 5,000

PHYSICIANS AND PATIENTS RECLAIMING MEDICINE

PO BOX 7601
BERKELEY,CA94707 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 20,000

PORCH CHAPEL HILL-CARRBORO

218 LAKE MANOR RD
CHAPEL HILL,NC275164321 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 17,000

POWER OF POLO

UNIT 7 QUEENS SQUARE ASCOT BUSINESS
PARK LYNDHURST ROAD
BERKSHIRE    
UK 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 44,835

REBUILDING SRI LANKA

OAK DRIVE ALDERBURY
SALISBURY    
UK 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 14,330

ROAD DOGS & RESCUE

25131 NARBONNE AVENUE 489
LOMITA,CA90717 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 10,000

SAMUELI ACADEMY

1901 N FAIRVIEW ST
SANTA ANA,CA92706 		NONE PC SAMUELI ACADEMY ENDOWMENT FUND 10,000

SANTA BARBARA BOTANIC GARDEN INC

1212 MISSION CANYON ROAD
SANTA BARBARA,CA93105 		NONE PC BOTANIC GARDEN BACK COUNTRY PROJECT ($25K PER YEAR FOR 4 YEARS) 25,000

SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION

721 CLIFF DRIVE
SANTA BARBARA,CA93109 		NONE PC SUPPORT FOR FIRST TIME COLLEGE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS 35,000

SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

2559 PUESTA DEL SOL
SANTA BARBARA,CA93105 		NONE PC SCHOOL AND TEACHER SERVICES PROGRAMS FOR TITLE 1 SCHOOLS 25,000

SANTA BARBARA PARTNERS IN EDUCATION

3970 LA COLINA RD STE 9
SANTA BARBARA,CA93110 		NONE PC JOB READINESS AND TRAINING 25,000

SCHOOLHOUSE OF WONDER

3600 NORTH DUKE STREET SUITE 1
DURHAM,NC27704 		NONE PC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS 10,000

SCHOOLREADERS

BEDFORD HEIGHTS BRICKHILL DRIVE
BEDFORD    
UK 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 7,085

SCHWAB CHARITABLE FUND

211 MAIN STREET
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94105 		NONE PC CHARITABLE PURPOSES 15,000

SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF ORANGE COUNTY

8014 MARINE WAY
IRVINE,CA92618 		NONE PC YOUTH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AT HARVEST SOLUTIONS FARM 50,000

SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS

600 TOWN CENTER DRIVE
COSTA MESA,CA92626 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 10,000

SHELTERS FOR ISRAEL

728 N LINDEN DR
BEVERLY HILLS,CA90210 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 2,500

SISTERS OF THE ROAD

618 NW DAVIS STREET
PORTLAND,OR97209 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 5,000

SISTERSONG WOMEN OF COLOR REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE COLLECTIVE

PO BOX 94408
ATLANTA,GA30377 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 20,000

THE FRIENDS OF LAKE FOREST PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION

400 HASTINGS RD
LAKE FOREST,IL600452119 		NONE PC FOREST PARK BEACH PATHWAY PROJECT 10,000

THE GENTLE BARN FOUNDATION

15825 SIERRA HWY
SANTA CLARITA,CA91390 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 5,000

THE GIVING BACK FUND

2208 CANYONBACK ROAD
LOS ANGELES,CA900491179 		NONE PC NEXUS 8,500

THE LOS ANGELES LGBT CENTER

1625 N SCHRADER BLVD
LOS ANGELES,CA900286213 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 5,000

THE TREVOR PROJECT

PO BOX 69232
WEST HOLLYWOOD,CA90069 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 10,000

THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND

PO BOX 889336
LOS ANGELES,CA90088 		NONE PC LOS ANGELES GREEN SCHOOLYARDS PROGRAM 50,000

THE TURNER FOUNDATION - SINCE 1958

PO BOX 186
SANTA BARBARA,CA93102 		NONE PC THE COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS 75,000

TRUST WOMEN FOUNDATION INC

PO BOX 3222
WICHITA,KS67201 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 20,000

UNION RESCUE MISSION

545 SOUTH SAN PEDRO STREET
LOS ANGELES,CA90013 		NONE PC HOPE GARDENS FAMILY CENTER - CHILDREN & YOUTH PROGRAMS 100,000

UNION STATION HOMELESS SERVICES

825 E ORANGE GROVE BLVD
PASADENA,CA91104 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 30,000

UNITED BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

PO BOX 1485
SANTA BARBARA,CA93102 		NONE PC CAMP WHITTIER ELECTRICAL UPGRADES 135,000

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND FOUNDATION INC

1000 HILLTOP CIRCLE ADMIN 714
BALTIMORE,MD21250 		NONE PC GODDARD PLANETARY HELIOPHYSICS INSTITUTE 6,500

WU PROJECT INC

744 10TH ST APT 110
MIAMI BEACH,FL33139 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 15,000

YOSEMITE CONSERVANCY

101 MONTGOMERY STREET SUITE 2450
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104 		NONE PC TRAIL REHABILITATION AND ACCESS 25,000

YOUTH OUTRIGHT WNC INC

37 MONTFORD AVE SUITE 101
ASHEVILLE,NC28801 		NONE PC FOR PANSY COLLECTIVE FOR HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF 5,000
Total .................................right arrow 3a 3,098,250
bApproved for future payment

OUTWARD BOUND ADVENTURES INC
1905 LINCOLN AVE BUILDING G-224
PASADENA,CA91103 		NONE PC OUTWARD BOUND ADVENTURE'S YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL 168,000

E3M
1 LE BARRAIL
MONPRIMBLANC    
FR 		NONE PC TO SUPPORT RESEARCH ON AI ADJUVANT EXPOSURE AND AUTOPHAGY IMPAIRMENT 47,670
Total ................................. right arrow 3b 215,670
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 12
Part XV-A
Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
Related or exempt
function income
(See instructions.)
1Program service revenue: (a)
Business code 		(b)
Amount 		(c)
Exclusion code 		(d)
Amount
a
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies          
2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
investments ........... 		         
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 171,943  
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 ............ 		    18 724,464  
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
11 Other revenue:
a
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) .. 0 896,407 0
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
896,407
(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
Part XV-B
Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
Line No.
DownArrow 		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to
the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
instructions.)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 13
Part XVI
Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
1
Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
Yes
No
a
Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
(1) Cash...................................
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Other assets.................................
1a(2)
 
No
b
Other transactions:
(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
1b(1)
 
No
(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
1b(2)
 
No
(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
1b(3)
 
No
(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
1b(4)
 
No
(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
1b(5)
 
No
(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
1b(6)
 
No
c
Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
1c
 
No
d
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
(a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
2a
Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
b
If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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TY 2024 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
THE MERICOS FOUNDATION
EIN:
95-3500491
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
TAX PREPARATION FEES 7,313 1,828   5,485
ACCOUNTING FEES 4,944 1,236   3,708

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TY 2024 ExpenditureResponsibilityStmt
Name:
THE MERICOS FOUNDATION
EIN:
95-3500491
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
GUTH GAFA CUIDEACHTA FAOI THEORAINN RTHAOCHTA
  		MEENDERRY
FALCARRAGH,DONEGALF92XN62
EI 		2024-01-05 13,000 THINKING CHANGES' PROJECT 13,000 NO DIVERSIONS NOTED 01/31/25 2025-01-31  

TY 2024 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
Name:
THE MERICOS FOUNDATION
EIN:
95-3500491
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
941 UNITS MIDCAP SPDR TR UNIT SER 1 535,975 535,975
1300 UNITS VANGUARD INDEX FDS MID CAP ETF 343,369 343,369
2658 UNITS ISHARES S&P SMALL CAP 600 306,255 306,255
390 UNITS GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC COM 223,322 223,322
390 UNITS UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC COM 197,285 197,285
390 UNITS MICROSOFT CORP COM 164,385 164,385
390 UNITS HOME DEPOT INC COM 151,706 151,706
390 UNITS CATERPILLAR INC DEL COM 141,476 141,476
390 UNITS SALESFORCE COM INC COM 130,389 130,389
390 UNITS VISA INC COM CL A 123,256 123,256
390 UNITS AMERICAN EXPRESS CO COM 115,748 115,748
390 UNITS MCDONALDS CORP COM 113,057 113,057
2295 UNITS WISDOMTREE TR EMG MKTS SMCAP 112,271 112,271
390 UNITS AMGEN INC COM 101,650 101,650
390 UNITS APPLE COMPUTER INC COM 97,664 97,664
390 UNITS TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC COM 93,947 93,947
390 UNITS J P MORGAN CHASE & CO COM 93,487 93,487
390 UNITS HONEYWELL INTL INC COM 88,097 88,097
390 UNITS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHS COM 85,734 85,734
390 UNITS BOEING CO COM 69,030 69,030
1431 UNITS VANGUARD FTSE DEVELOPED MARKETS 68,430 68,430
390 UNITS PROCTER & GAMBLE CO COM 65,384 65,384
390 UNITS CHEVRON CORP COM 56,488 56,488
390 UNITS JOHNSON & JOHNSON COM 56,402 56,402
390 UNITS 3M CO 50,345 50,345
390 UNITS DISNEY WALT CO COM DISNEY 43,427 43,427
390 UNITS MERCK & CO INC COM 38,797 38,797
390 UNITS WAL MART STORES INC COM 35,237 35,237
390 UNITS NIKE INC CL B 29,511 29,511
390 UNITS COCA COLA CO COM 24,281 24,281
390 UNITS CISCO SYS INC COM 23,088 23,088
390 UNITS VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS COM 15,596 15,596
390 UNITS WALGREEN CO COM 3,639 3,639
390 UNITS AMAZON COM INC COM 85,562 85,562
390 UNITS NVIDIA CORP COM 52,373 52,373
390 UNITS SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO COM 132,573 132,573
102,560 UNITS FUNDVANTAGE TR AMBRUS INSTL 1,014,318 1,014,318

TY 2024 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
Name:
THE MERICOS FOUNDATION
EIN:
95-3500491
Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
WHITTIER CORPORATE AMERICA FUND, LP FMV 32,326,362 32,326,362
WHITTIER VALUE FUND A, LP FMV 7,579,317 7,579,317
WHITTIER SMALL CAP FUND, LP FMV 5,196,855 5,196,855
WHITTIER INTERNATIONAL FUND A, LP FMV 2,078,029 2,078,029
MULTIVERSE INVESTMENT FUND I, LP FMV 1,064,574 1,064,574
GREATPOINT VENTURES INNOVATION FD II, LP FMV 882,299 882,299
ENIAC SELECT I LP FMV 350,828 350,828
HERSHISER INCOME FUND V LP FMV 151,939 151,939
HERSHISER INCOME FUND IV LP FMV 20,805 20,805

TY 2024 LegalFeesSchedule
Name:
THE MERICOS FOUNDATION
EIN:
95-3500491
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
LEGAL FEES 3,374 844   2,530


TY 2024 OtherAssetsSchedule
Name:
THE MERICOS FOUNDATION
EIN:
95-3500491
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
NEUROVISION IMAGING - PRI 212,090 212,090 212,090
INTEREST & DIVIDENDS RECEIVABLE 17,211 13,347 13,347


TY 2024 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
THE MERICOS FOUNDATION
EIN:
95-3500491
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
INSURANCE 725 0   725
MISCELLANEOUS 17,523 0   17,523


TY 2024 OtherIncomeSchedule2
Name:
THE MERICOS FOUNDATION
EIN:
95-3500491
Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
INCOME FROM PARTNERSHIP - ENAIC SELECT I, LP 0 -6,683 0
INCOME FROM PARTNERSHIP - GREATPOINT VENTURES INNOVATION FUND II 0 -7,331 0
INCOME FROM PARTNERSHIP - HERSHISER INCOME FUND IV, LP 0 -163 0
INCOME FROM PARTNERSHIP - HERSHISER INCOME FUND V, LP 0 280 0
INCOME FROM PARTNERSHIP - MULTIVERSE INVESTMENT FUND I 0 -20,670 0
INCOME FROM PARTNERSHIP - WHITTIER INTERNATIONAL FUND A LP 0 20,269 0
INCOME FROM PARTNERSHIP - WHITTIER SMID CAP FUND, LP 0 -2,139 0
INCOME FROM PARTNERSHIP - WHITTIER VALUE FUND A, LP 0 53,613 0
INCOME FROM PARTNERSHIP - WHITTIER CORPORATE AMERICA FUND 0 68,862 0


TY 2024 OtherIncreasesSchedule
Name:
THE MERICOS FOUNDATION
EIN:
95-3500491
Description Amount
UNREALIZED GAIN 8,476,868


TY 2024 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
Name:
THE MERICOS FOUNDATION
EIN:
95-3500491
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
DEFERRED EXCISE TAX LIABILITY 441,340 559,168


TY 2024 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
THE MERICOS FOUNDATION
EIN:
95-3500491
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
INVESTMENT MGMT FEES 102,312 102,312   0
PHILANTHROPIC SVCS FEES 306,934 0   306,934


TY 2024 TaxesSchedule
Name:
THE MERICOS FOUNDATION
EIN:
95-3500491
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
FEDERAL EXCISE TAXES 48,580 0   0
FILING FEES 100 0   0
DEFERRED FEDERAL EXCISE TAXES 117,828 0   0