Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990PF for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2025
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2025, or tax year beginning 01 - 01 2025, and ending 12 - 31, 20 25
Name of foundation
GRANITE BENCH CHARITABLE FDN
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address) PO BOX 1532 AFT
  Room/suite
City or town
PENNINGTON
State or province
NJ
Country  
ZIP or foreign postal code
08534
A Employer identification number

30-0711684
B Telephone number (see instructions)

8888663275
C
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here.............
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ...
E
H Check type of organization:
F
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)$1,367,515J 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 .................
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 30,800 30,800  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 13,732
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 438,874
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 13,732
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 0
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 44,532 44,532  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
14 Other employee salaries and wages......   0 0 0
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......   0 0  
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........       0
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,250 0 0 1,250
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
12,893 7,736   5,157
17 Interest...............       0
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
6,521 285   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 0 0  
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......   0 0  
22 Printing and publications..........   0 0  
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
193 118   75
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 20,857 8,139 0 6,482
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 55,000 55,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 ................ 75,857 8,139 0 61,482
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -31,325
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 36,393
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
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............. 1,237 2,198 2,198
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 16,404 32,529 32,529
3 Accounts receivable  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts     0 0
4 Pledges receivable  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts        
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)  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts 0      
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......   Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,050,944 		1,206,174
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 1,224,357 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
126,306 		126,614
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)        
15 Other assets (describe )      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 1,241,998 1,211,977 1,367,515
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 )    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........   0
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here
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
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 1,241,998 1,211,977
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)..... 1,241,998 1,211,977
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 1,241,998 1,211,977
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
1,241,998
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-31,325
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3
1,304
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
1,211,977
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize)
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, line 29, column (b) ..
6
1,211,977
Form 990-PF (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
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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 164. INVESCO S&P 500 EQUAL WEIGHT ENERGY ETF   2024-03-07 2025-02-28
b 63. S&P DEPOSITARY RECEIPTS SERIES 1   2024-03-07 2025-02-28
c 513. STATE STREET SPDR PORTFOLIO S&P 500 ETF   2024-05-28 2025-02-28
d 402. SPDR US FINANCIAL SECTOR ETF   2024-03-07 2025-02-28
e 50. SELECT SECTOR SPDR TR ENERGY SHS BEN INT   2024-04-22 2025-03-07
145. SELECT SECTOR SPDR TR ENERGY SHS BEN INT   2024-03-07 2025-03-07
24. FIRST TRUST RBA AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL   2024-10-22 2025-04-01
1386. INVESCO PREFERRED ETF   2024-10-22 2025-04-01
155. ISHARES IBOXX $ INVT GRADE CORP BD   2024-10-22 2025-04-01
135. ISHARES 7-10 YEAR TREASURY BOND ETF   2024-03-07 2025-04-01
182. ISHARES MBS ETF   2024-10-22 2025-04-01
1716.262 LORD ABBETT SHORT DURATION HI YLD FD CL I   2024-10-22 2025-04-01
5. S&P DEPOSITARY RECEIPTS SERIES 1   2024-03-07 2025-04-01
15. SPDR GOLD TR GOLD SHS   2025-04-01 2025-04-09
111. SPDR GOLD TR GOLD SHS   2025-04-01 2025-04-09
374. FIRST TRUST RBA AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL   2024-10-22 2025-04-11
272. INVESCO S&P 500 EQUAL WEIGHT ETF   2024-12-23 2025-04-11
447. ISHARES MSCI ACWI EX US ETF   2025-02-28 2025-04-11
347. STATE STREET SPDR PORTFOLIO S&P 500 ETF   2024-05-28 2025-04-11
126. SPDR GOLD TR GOLD SHS   2025-04-01 2025-05-09
61. INVESCO S&P 500 EQUAL WEIGHT ETF   2024-12-23 2025-06-02
104. INVESCO S&P 500 EQUAL WEIGHT ETF   2025-02-28 2025-06-02
314. ISHARES 3-7 YR TREASURY BOND ETF   2024-03-07 2025-06-02
126. SPDR GOLD TR GOLD SHS   2025-04-01 2025-06-10
126. SPDR GOLD TR GOLD SHS   2025-04-01 2025-07-11
126. SPDR GOLD TR GOLD SHS   2025-04-01 2025-08-08
126. SPDR GOLD TR GOLD SHS   2025-04-01 2025-09-10
126. SPDR GOLD TR GOLD SHS   2025-04-01 2025-10-07
126. SPDR GOLD TR GOLD SHS   2025-04-01 2025-11-14
44. ISHARES MSCI ACWI EX US ETF   2025-02-28 2025-11-17
175. PUTNAM FOCUSED LARGE CAP VALUE ETF SHS   2024-03-07 2025-11-17
20. S&P DEPOSITARY RECEIPTS SERIES 1   2024-03-07 2025-11-17
15. SPDR GOLD TR GOLD SHS   2025-04-01 2025-11-17
77. STATE STREET SPDR PORTFOLIO S&P 500 ETF   2024-05-28 2025-11-17
29. HEALTH CARE SELECT SPDR   2025-06-02 2025-11-17
31. VANGUARD GROWTH ETF   2024-03-07 2025-11-17
111. SPDR GOLD TR GOLD SHS   2025-04-01 2025-12-05
. SPDR GOLD TR GOLD SHS   2025-04-02 2025-12-31
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(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 13,190   12,631 559
b 36,898   32,457 4,441
c 35,345   31,878 3,467
d 20,663   16,279 4,384
e 4,388   4,792 -404
12,726   12,738 -12
1,646   1,846 -200
15,565   17,076 -1,511
16,857   16,990 -133
12,887   12,832 55
17,081   17,024 57
16,631   17,077 -446
2,799   2,576 223
1   1  
10     10
24,339   28,770 -4,431
43,092   47,627 -4,535
23,527   24,564 -1,037
21,357   21,563 -206
12     12
10,710   10,681 29
18,259   18,529 -270
36,909   36,471 438
13     13
13     13
13     13
13     13
14     14
16     16
2,908   2,418 490
5,984   4,347 1,637
13,375   10,304 3,071
5,620   4,305 1,315
6,058   4,785 1,273
4,427   3,836 591
14,900   10,642 4,258
14     14
118   103 15
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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       559
b       4,441
c       3,467
d       4,384
e       -404
      -12
      -200
      -1,511
      -133
      55
      57
      -446
      223
       
      10
      -4,431
      -4,535
      -1,037
      -206
      12
      29
      -270
      438
      13
      13
      13
      13
      14
      16
      490
      1,637
      3,071
      1,315
      1,273
      591
      4,258
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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 13,732
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 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) 1 506
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........................... 3 506
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- ..... 5 506
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2025 estimated tax payments and 2024 overpayment credited to 2025 6a 3,296
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  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 3,296
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....... 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid... 10 2,790
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2026 estimated tax508 Refunded 11 2,282
For Refunded amount, also complete and attach Form 8050. See instructions.
Form 990-PF (2025)
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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. $   (2) On foundation managers.$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.$  
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)
NH
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 2025 or the taxable year beginning in 2025? See the instructions for Part XIII.
If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
9
 
No
10
Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
and addresses. ...............................
10
 
No
11
At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
11
 
No
12
Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
12
 
No
13
Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
13
Yes
 
Website addressN/A
14
The books are in care ofBANK OF AMERICA NA Telephone no. (888) 866-3275

Located atPO BOX 1532 AFTPENNINGTONNJ ZIP+408534
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........
15
 
16 At any time during calendar year 2025, 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
Form 990-PF (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
Yes
No
1a
During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
(1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
a disqualified person? ..............................
1a(2)
 
No
(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
1a(3)
 
No
(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
1a(4)
 
No
(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
1a(5)
 
No
(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
1a(6)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
1b
 
 
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........
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 2025? .............
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 2025, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2025?....................
2a
 
No
If "Yes," list the years 20, 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.
20, 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 2025 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 Form 4720, Schedule C, to determine
if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2025.).....................
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 2025? ..
4b
 
No
Form 990-PF (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
5a
During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
Yes
No
(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........
5a(1)
 
No
(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
5a(2)
 
No
(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
5a(3)
 
No
(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
5a(4)
 
No
(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
5a(5)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
5b
 
 
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........
d
If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................
5d
 
 
If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
6a
Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
a personal benefit contract? .............................
6a
 
No
b
Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
6b
 
No
If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
7a
At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....
7b
 
 
8
Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
excess parachute payment during the year? .........................
8
 
No
Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors
1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
(a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation
 (If not paid, enter
-0-) 		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
other allowances
PAUL J LELIEVRE TRUSTEE
2 		0    
8 WILDERNESS LANE
BOW,NH03304
CYNTHIA M LELIEVRE TRUSTEE
2 		0    
8 WILDERNESS LANE
BOW,NH03304
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................... 0
Form 990-PF (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
Page 7
Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)
3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right 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.........................  
Form 990-PF (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
Page 8
Part IX
Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
1
Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes:
a
Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
1a
1,321,886
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
16,725
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c).......................
1d
1,338,611
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
1,338,611
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
20,079
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
1,318,532
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5 ................
6
65,927
Part X
Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here and do not complete this part.)
1
Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................
1
65,927
2a
Tax on investment income for 2025 from Part V, line 5 .......
2a
506
b
Income tax for 2025. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
506
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
65,421
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
65,421
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
65,421
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, line 26, column (d) ..........
1a
61,482
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
0
3
Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
a
Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
3a
0
b
Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
3b
0
4
Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4. .......
4
61,482
Form 990-PF (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
Page 9
Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus 		(b)
Years prior to 2024 		(c)
2024 		(d)
2025
1 Distributable amount for 2025 from Part X, line 7 65,421
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2025:
a Enter amount for 2024 only....... 54,591
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20 0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2025:
a From 2020...... 0
b From 2021...... 0
c From 2022...... 0
d From 2023...... 0
e From 2024...... 0
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 0
4Qualifying distributions for 2025 from Part
XI, line 4: $ 61,482
a Applied to 2024, but not more than line 2a 54,591
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 2025 distributable amount..... 6,891
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2025. 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 2024. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions ............. 		0
f Undistributed income for 2025. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2026 .......... 		58,530
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 2020 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		0
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2026.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		0
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2021 .... 0
b Excess from 2022 .... 0
c Excess from 2023 .... 0
d Excess from 2024 .... 0
e Excess from 2025 .... 0
Form 990-PF (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
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 2025, enter the date of the ruling ......
 
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) 2025 (b) 2024 (c) 2023 (d) 2022
         
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, 3b, or 3c 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).)
CYNTHIA M LELIEVRE PAUL J
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 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, 2b, 2c, and 2d. 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 (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
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

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE FOUNDATION

9 EDGEWOOD ROAD
DURHAM,NH03824 		N/A   UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 7,000

FAMILIES IN TRANSITION

122 MARKET STREET
MANCHESTER,NH031011952 		N/A   UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 5,000

HOME BASE - PARTNERS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
FBO MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
101 MERRIMAC STREET
BOSTON,MA02114 		N/A   UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 5,000

CONCORD HOSPITAL TRUST

250 PLEASANT STREET
CONCORD,NH033017559 		N/A   UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 5,000

DARTMOUTH-HITCHCOCK HEALTH

ONE MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
LEBANON,NH03456 		N/A   UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 8,000

CURE ALZHEIMER'S FUND

34 WASHINGTON STREET
WELLESLEY HILLS,MA02481 		N/A   UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 10,000

HOMES FOR OUR TROOPS INC

6 MAIN STREET
TAUNTON,MA02780 		N/A   UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 10,000

GARY SINISE FOUNDATION

PO BOX 368
WOODLAND HILLS,CA91365 		N/A   UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 5,000
Total ................................. 3a 55,000
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. 3b  
Form 990-PF (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
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 30,800  
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 13,732  
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) ..   44,532  
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
44,532
(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 (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
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 2025 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
GRANITE BENCH CHARITABLE FDN
EIN:
30-0711684
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
TAX PREPARATION FEE 1,250     1,250

TY 2025 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
Name:
GRANITE BENCH CHARITABLE FDN
EIN:
30-0711684
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
26922B832 BAHL & GAYNOR SMALL/ 70,694 74,995
78464A854 STATE STREET SPDR PO 38,465 49,656
46137V357 INVESCO S&P 500 EQUA 46,144 49,614
922908736 VANGUARD GROWTH ETF 64,539 91,718
746729300 PUTNAM FOCUSED LARGE 76,463 101,895
78463V107 SPDR GOLD TRUST 31,867 43,990
464287507 ISHARES CORE S&P MID 36,284 40,392
46434V456 ISHARES MSCI INTL QU 20,314 24,089
464287440 ISHARES 7-10 YEAR TR 51,035 51,638
464288240 ISHARES MSCI ACWI EX 23,719 28,262
464287804 ISHARES CORE S&P SMA 35,324 39,299
78462F103 SPDR S&P 500 ETF TRU 100,293 135,020
81369Y209 ST STRT HEALTH CARE 48,152 56,347
464288661 ISHARES 3-7 YEAR TRE 205,575 211,250
464288679 ISHARES 0-1 YR TREAS 108,338 108,388
46429B697 ISHARES EDGE MSCI MI 93,738 99,621

TY 2025 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
Name:
GRANITE BENCH CHARITABLE FDN
EIN:
30-0711684
Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
78468R853 SPDR PORTFOLIO SMALL      
543916464 LORD ABBETT SHORT DU      
921910733 VANGUARD ESG US STOC      
921910725 VANGUARD ESG INTERNA      
78464A847 SPDR PORTFOLIO MID C      
13161T401 CALVERT SHORT-DURATI      
46434V621 ISHARES CORE DIVIDEN      
78464A854 SPDR PORTFOLIO LARGE      
78463X509 SPDR PORTFOLIO EMERG      
46435G516 ISHARES TRUST ISHARE      
97717X578 WISDOMTREE EMERGING      
543916688 LORD ABBETT SHORT      
69374H881 PACER US CASH COWS 1      
78468R788 SPDR PORTFOLIO S&P 5      
46137V258 INVESCO S&P 500 PURE      
31761R393 ALPS SMITH TOTAL RET      
4812C0381 JPMORGAN CORE BOND F      
00771X419 GQG PARTNERS EMERGIN AT COST 44,887 45,097
26922B832 AAM BAHL AND GAYNOR      
33738R704 FIRST TR EXCHANGE-TR      
38147N293 GS GQG PARTNERS INTL AT COST 19,438 19,261
46137V357 INVESCO S&P 500 EQUA      
46137V365 INVESCO S&P 500 EQUA      
46138E511 INVESCO PREFERRED ET      
464287242 ISHARES IBOXX INVEST      
464287440 ISHARES 7-10 YEAR TR      
464287507 ISHARES CORE S&P MID      
464287804 ISHARES CORE S&P SMA      
464288588 ISHARES MBS ETF      
464288661 ISHARES 3-7 YEAR TRE      
464288679 ISHARES SHORT TREASU      
54401T504 LORD ABBETT SHORT      
746729300 PUTNAM FOCUSED LARGE      
78462F103 SPDR S&P 500 ETF TRU      
81369Y506 ENERGY SELECT SECTOR      
81369Y605 FINANCIAL SELECT SEC      
922908736 VANGUARD GROWTH ETF      
94984B694 ALLSPRING CORE PLUS AT COST 61,981 62,256

TY 2025 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
GRANITE BENCH CHARITABLE FDN
EIN:
30-0711684
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
AG FILING FEE 75 0   75
INVESTMENT EXPENSES - PROCEEDS 118 118   0


TY 2025 OtherIncreasesSchedule
Name:
GRANITE BENCH CHARITABLE FDN
EIN:
30-0711684
Description Amount
INOME ADJUSTMENT 1,304


TY 2025 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
GRANITE BENCH CHARITABLE FDN
EIN:
30-0711684
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES 12,893 7,736   5,157


TY 2025 TaxesSchedule
Name:
GRANITE BENCH CHARITABLE FDN
EIN:
30-0711684
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
EXCISE TAX - PRIOR YEAR 2,940 0   0
FEDERAL ESTIMATES - PRINCIPAL 3,296 0   0
FOREIGN TAXES ON QUALIFIED FOR 242 242   0
FOREIGN TAXES ON NONQUALIFIED 43 43   0