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
RALPH C SHELDON FOUNDATION INC
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address) 217 NORTH MAIN STREET
  Room/suite
City or town
JAMESTOWN
State or province
NY
Country  
ZIP or foreign postal code
14701
A Employer identification number

16-6030502
B Telephone number (see instructions)

7166649890
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)$17,056,358J 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) 1,973,240
2 Check .................
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 6,244 6,244  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 412,502 412,502  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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245,638
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 3,292,843
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 245,638
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)..... 0  
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... 0    
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 2,637,624 664,384 0
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 114,105 57,053   57,052
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 62,870 31,435   31,435
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 22,637 11,375   11,375
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... 0      
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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9,548 4,774   4,774
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
66,747 33,373   33,374
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
25,284 18,120   7,164
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
0    
20 Occupancy.............. 26,868 13,434   13,434
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 7,877 3,938   3,939
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
14,159 7,078   7,081
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 350,095 180,580   169,628
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 2,275,847 2,275,847
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 ................ 2,625,942 180,580   2,445,475
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 11,682
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 483,804
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.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 171,170 480,734 480,734
3 Accounts receivable  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts        
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).....   0  
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) 1,277,972 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,737,031 		1,756,999
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 6,529,843 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
6,243,522 		11,988,888
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 3,173,537 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
2,703,014 		2,827,237
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)     0  
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........   0  
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis 108,965
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) 106,465 2,500 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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2,500 		2,500
15 Other assets (describe ) 0 0 0
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 11,155,022 11,166,801 17,056,358
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons   0
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......   0
22 Other liabilities (describe ) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
0
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 1 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........... 11,155,021 11,166,801
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........    
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)..... 11,155,021 11,166,801
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 11,155,022 11,166,801
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
11,155,021
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
11,682
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize)
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
11,166,703
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
5
-98
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, line 29, column (b) ..
6
11,166,801
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 PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES P 2025-01-02 2025-12-31
b PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES P 2024-12-31 2025-12-31
c
d
e
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 59,062 0 59,411 -349
b 1,587,360 0 1,341,373 245,987
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a 0 0 0 -349
b 0 0 0 245,987
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 245,638
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 -349
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 6,725
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 6,725
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 6,725
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2025 estimated tax payments and 2024 overpayment credited to 2025 6a 11,200
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b  
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. Part VI Line 7 - Original Return Overpayment : -11200 7 11,200
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
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 4,475
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2026 estimated tax4,475 Refunded 11  
For Refunded amount, also complete and attach Form 8050. See instructions.
Form 990-PF (2025)
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)
NY
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 addressWWW.RCSHELDONFOUNDATION.ORG
14
The books are in care ofLEIGH ROVEGNO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Telephone no. (716) 664-9890

Located at217 NORTH MAIN STREETJAMESTOWNNY ZIP+414701
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
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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)
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 ........
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
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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
 
 
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
ALEXIS T SINGLETON PRESIDENT
1.00 		0 0 0
217 NORTH MAIN STREET
JAMESTOWN,NY14701
KELLY A DAWSON VICE-PRESIDENT
1.00 		0 0 0
217 NORTH MAIN STREET
JAMESTOWN,NY14701
RAYMOND J FASHANO VICE-PRESIDENT
1.00 		0 0 0
217 NORTH MAIN STREET
JAMESTOWN,NY14701
LINDA SWANSON FORMER-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
32.00 		63,105 7,824 0
217 NORTH MAIN STREET
JAMESTOWN,NY14701
THOMAS M BECKER VICE-PRESIDENT
1.00 		0 0 0
217 NORTH MAIN STREET
JAMESTOWN,NY14701
TARIQ KHAN MD TREASURER
1.00 		0 0 0
217 NORTH MAIN STREET
JAMESTOWN,NY14701
HANS P AUER SECRETARY
1.00 		0 0 0
217 NORTH MAIN STREET
JAMESTOWN,NY14701
ANN ABDELLA DIRECTOR
1.00 		0 0 0
217 NORTH MAIN STREET
JAMESTOWN,NY14701
LEIGH J ROVEGNO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
32.00 		51,000 5,100 0
217 NORTH MAIN STREET
JAMESTOWN,NY14701
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
JANETTE SALTER ADMINISTRATIVE ASSIS
30.00 		62,871 8,638 0
37 MAPLEVIEW AVENUE
LAKEWOOD,NY14750
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000................... 0
Form 990-PF (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
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Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)
3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right arrow0
Part VIII-A
Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
1 N/A 0
2  
3  
4  
Part VIII-B
Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
1 N/A 0
2  
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3  
Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................0
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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
15,977,581
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
192,751
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c).......................
1d
16,170,332
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
 
3
Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
3
16,170,332
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
242,555
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
15,927,777
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5 ................
6
796,389
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
796,389
2a
Tax on investment income for 2025 from Part V, line 5 .......
2a
6,725
b
Income tax for 2025. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
6,725
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
789,664
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
 
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
789,664
6
Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions) .................
6
 
7
Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
7
789,664
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
2,445,475
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
2,445,475
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 7 789,664
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2025:
a Enter amount for 2024 only....... 517,054
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20  
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: $ 2,445,475
a Applied to 2024, but not more than line 2a 517,054
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
(Election required—see instructions) ..... 		 
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
required—see instructions) ........ 		1,743,351
d Applied to 2025 distributable amount..... 185,070
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2025.    
(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 1,743,351
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...... 		 
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 .......... 		604,594
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) ....... 		1,743,351
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).)
NONE
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.
NONE
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 e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
LEIGH J ROVEGNO
217 NORTH MAIN STREET
JAMESTOWN,NY14701
(716) 664-9890
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
See the following web address http://www.chautauquagrants.org/
cAny submission deadlines:
See the following web address http://www.chautauquagrants.org/
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
GEOGRAPHICAL, SOUTHERN CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, NEW YORK
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

#INTEGRITYFIRST

4436 W FAIRMOUNT AVE
LAKEWOOD,NY14750 		    E.D. DISCRETIONARY - BUS REPAIR 2,475

ALLEGHENY HIGHLANDS COUNCIL INC

50 HOUGH HILL RD
FALCONER,NY14733 		    DIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS 500

AMERICAN RED CROSS OF WNY

786 DELAWARE AVE
BUFFALO,NY14209 		    CHAUTAUQUA CO. DISASTER SERVICESDIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS 10,500

AUDUBON COMMUNITY NATURE CENTER

1600 RIVERSIDE RD
JAMESTOWN,NY14701 		    ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTSE.D. DISCRETIONARY - COMPUTER/RECRUITMENTDIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS 24,501

BEMUS POINT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

PO BOX 99
BEMUS POINT,NY14712 		    DIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS(ROYAL FAMILY KIDS CAMP) 500

BEMUS POINT VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

13 ALBURTUS AVE
BEMUS POINT,NY14712 		    DIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS 1,000

BUFFALO-TORONTO PUBLIC MEDIA

PO BOX 1263
BUFFALO,NY142401263 		    DIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS 400

CAMP GROSS FOUNDATION INC

8175 ROUTE 60 NORTH
CASSADAGA,NY14718 		    DIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS 250

CENTAUR STRIDE

PO BOX 174
WESTFIELD,NY14787 		    IMPROVEMENTS TO INDOOR ARENA 45,000

CHAUTAUQUA AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

C/O BLB 16 W MAIN ST
FREDONIA,NY14063 		    DIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS 500

CHAUTAUQUA CO HUMANE SOCIETY

2825 STRUNK ROAD
JAMESTOWN,NY14701 		    DIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS 500

CHAUTAUQUA HOME REHAB & IMPROVEMENT CORP

2 ACADEMY STREET
MAYVILLE,NY14757 		    PURCHASE OF XRF LEAD GUN MACHINE/TRAINING 30,000

CHAUTAUQUA HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE

20 W FAIRMOUNT AVE
LAKEWOOD,NY14750 		    DIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS 500

CHAUTAUQUA INSTITUTION

PO BOX 28
CHAUTAUQUA,NY14722 		    BELLINGER HALL RENOVATION PROJECTANNUAL FUND DRIVEDIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS 215,750

CHAUT LAKE & WATERSHED MGMT ALLIANCE

201 W THIRD ST STE 115
JAMESTOWN,NY14701 		    2025 LAKE & WATERSHED PROJECTSDIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS 268,166

CHAUTAUQUA LAKE ASSOCIATION INC

429 EAST TERRACE AVE
LAKEWOOD,NY14750 		    DIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS 750

CHAUTAUQUA LAKE PARTNERSHIP

PO BOX 337
BEMUS POINT,NY147120337 		    DIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS 1,250

CHAUTAUQUA REGION COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

418 SPRING ST
JAMESTOWN,NY14701 		    E.D. DISC. - CAPACITY LAB SUPPORTDIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS 8,450

CHAUTAUQUA REGION ECONOMIC DEV CORP

214 CENTRAL AVE
DUNKIRK,NY14048 		    CHAUTAUQUA CO. OVERLAND TRAILS REVITALIZATION 25,000

CHAUTAUQUA RAILS TO TRAILS INC

PO BOX 151
MAYVILLE,NY14757 		    RC SHELDON, JR. TRAIL - CULVERT REPAIR 15,000

CHAUTAUQUA SPORTS HALL OF FAME

PO BOX 1192
JAMESTOWN,NY147021192 		    DIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS 500

CHAUTAUQUA STRIDERS

301 E SECOND ST STE 102
JAMESTOWN,NY14701 		    PROGRAM SUPPORTDIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS 71,000

CHAUTAUQUA WATERSHED CONSERVANCY

71 E FAIRMOUNT AVENUE
LAKEWOOD,NY14750 		    DIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS 250

CHAUTAUQUA YOUTH SYMPHONY

PO BOX 3454
JAMESTOWN,NY14702 		    OPERATING SUPPORTDIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS 5,500

CHILDREN'S COLLABORATIVE SOLUTION

5 WESTWOOD DRIVE
JAMESTOWN,NY14701 		    DIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS 250

COMMUNITY HELPING HANDS

31 WATER ST STE 115
JAMESTOWN,NY14701 		    OPERATING SUPPORT DIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS 32,935

COMMUNITY MUSIC PROJECT INC

715 FALCONER ST
JAMESTOWN,NY14701 		    E.D.DISC. GRANT - MUSIC PURCHASEDIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS 2,550

CONDUIT MINISTRIES

120 DELAWARE AVE
JAMESTOWN,NY14701 		    DIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS (THANKSGIVING MEAL FUND) 1,000

CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION

525 FALCONER STREET
JAMESTOWN,NY14701 		    DIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS 250

EXPONENT PHILANTHROPY

1720 N STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		    2025 MEMBERSHIP DUES 850

FEEDMORE WNY

100 JAMES E CASEY DR
BUFFALO,NY14206 		    CAPITAL SUPPORTOPERATING SUPPORT FOR SCC FACILITY 15,000

FENTON HISTORY CENTER

67 WASHINGTON ST
JAMESTOWN,NY14701 		    OPERATING SUPPORTE.D.DISC. GRANT - CHADAKOIN VALLEY PROJECTDIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS 30,000

FIRST LUTHERN CHURCH

120 CHANDLER ST
JAMESTOWN,NY14701 		    E.D. DISC. GRANT - FIRST HOUSE (TRANSITIONAL HOUSING)DIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS 2,675

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

509 PRENDERGAST AVE
JAMESTOWN,NY14701 		    SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING FOR A CHILDRENS PLACE DAY CARE 15,000

FRIENDS OF CHILD ADVOCACY PROGRAM

405 W THIRD ST
JAMESTOWN,NY14701 		    DIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS 1,000

INFINITY PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM INC

301 E SECOND ST STE 101
JAMESTOWN,NY14701 		    OPERATING & PROGRAM EXPENSESDIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS 65,250

ROBERT H JACKSON CENTER

305 E FOURTH ST
JAMESTOWN,NY14701 		    CAPA THEATRE RENOVATIONSDIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS 27,250

JAMESTOWN BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

62 ALLEN STREET
JAMESTOWN,NY14701 		    PROGRAM SUPPORTDIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS 47,250

JAMESTOWN CENTER CITY DEVELOPMENT CORP

319 W THIRD ST
JAMESTOWN,NY14701 		    DIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS 1,000

JAMESTOWN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

525 FALCONER ST
JAMESTOWN,NY14701 		    JCC/YMCA COMMUNITYWELLNESS CENTER 100,000

JAMESTOWN COMMUNITY LEARNING COUNCIL

501 W THIRD STREET
JAMESTOWN,NY14701 		    PROGRAM SUPPORT 100,500

JAMESTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

197 MARTIN ROAD
JAMESTOWN,NY14701 		    SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM (LEAP) 25,000

JAMESTOWN RENAISSANCE CORP

119-21 W THIRD STREET
JAMESTOWN,NY14701 		    OPERATING SUPPORT 50,000

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF WNYINC

500 CORPORATE PARKWAY
AMHERST,NY14226 		    PROGRAMS IN SO. CHAUTAUQUA CO. 20,000

LAKEWOOD MEMORIAL LIBRARY

12 W SUMMIT ST
LAKEWOOD,NY14750 		    DIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS 250

LAWSON BOATING HERITAGE CENTER

73 LAKESIDE DR
BEMUS PT,NY14712 		    DIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS 750

LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF CHAUTAUQUA CO

10 PARK PLACE
FREDONIA,NY14063 		    SOUTH COUNTY LITERACY PROJECT 30,000

MEALS ON WHEELS OF THE JAMESTOWN AREA

PO BOX 56
JAMESTOWN,NY147020056 		    VEHICLE REPLACEMENT PROJECTDIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS 38,400

MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN CHAUT CO

31 WATER ST STE 7
JAMESTOWN,NY14701 		    DIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTSOPERATING SUPPORT 125,500

NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER

203 W SECOND ST
JAMESTOWN,NY14701 		    OPERATING SUPPORTDIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS 102,000

NY FUNDERS ALLIANCE

431 E FAYETTE ST
SYRACUSE,NY13202 		    2025 MEMBERSHIP DUES 3,500

JAMES PRENDERGAST LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

509 CHERRY ST
JAMESTOWN,NY14701 		    SECURITY, SERVICE & ACCESS RENOVATIONSDIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS 37,245

PREVENTION WORKS

1 E MAIN ST
FALCONER,NY14733 		    PROGRAMMING IN CHAUTAUQUA CO. SCHOOLSDIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS 50,750

REG LENNA CENTER FOR THE ARTS

116 E THIRD ST
JAMESTOWN,NY14701 		    OPERATING SUPPORTDIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS 101,500

ROGER TORY PETERSON INSTITUTE

311 CURTIS ST
JAMESTOWN,NY14701 		    DEVELOPMENT CAPACITY BUILDINGDIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS 26,250

SAINT SUSAN CENTER

PO BOX 1276
JAMESTOWN,NY147021276 		    OPERATING SUPPORTDIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS 47,250

THE HERITAGE GROUP

4600 ROUTE 60
GERRY,NY14740 		    DIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS 7,500

THE RELIEF ZONE INC

5 FREW RUN RD
FREWSBURG,NY14738 		    OPERATING/PROGRAM EXPENSES& ELEVATOR LIFT 21,000

THE SALVATION ARMY

83 S MAIN ST
JAMESTOWN,NY14701 		    DIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS 1,000

TOYS FOR TOTS

C/O TRC 200 DUNHAM AVE
JAMESTOWN,NY14701 		    DIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS 1,500

UNITED CHRISTIAN ADVOCACY NETWORK (UCAN)

7 WEST FIRST ST
JAMESTOWN,NY14701 		    CITY MISSION - OPERATINGDIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS 31,000

UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN CHAUT CO

208 PINE ST
JAMESTOWN,NY14701 		    2025 CAMPAIGNDIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS 155,300

WCA FOUNDATION INC

207 FOOTE AVE
JAMESTOWN,NY14701 		    DIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS 500

YMCA

101 E FOURTH ST
JAMESTOWN,NY14701 		    YOUTH & ADULT ACCESS /ONYAHSA NURSES CABINDIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS 102,000

YWCA

401 NORTH MAIN ST
JAMESTOWN,NY14701 		    OPERATING SUPPORTRUNAWAY SLAVE STATUE REPLACEMENTDIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS 125,900

ZION COVENANT CHURCH

520 FAIRMOUNT AVE
JAMESTOWN,NY14701 		    DIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS(MINISTERS DISCRETIONARY FUND) 750
Total ................................. 3a 2,275,847
bApproved for future payment

FEEDMORE WNY
100 JAMES E CASEY DR
BUFFALO,NY14206 		    OPERATING SUPPORT FOR JAMESTOWN FACILITYCAPITAL SUPPORT FOR NEW BUFFALO FACILITY 25,000

JAMESTOWN COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION
525 FALCONER STREET
JAMESTOWN,NY14701 		    JCC/YMCA COMMUNITY WELLNESS CENTER - FUNDS FOR DESIGN PHASEJCC/YMCA COMMUNITY WELLNESS CENTER - PROJECT COSTS 900,000

MEALS ON WHEELS OF THE JAMESTOWN AREA
2020 ALLEN ST EXTN
JAMESTOWN,NY14701 		    VEHICLE REPLACEMENT PROJECT 37,500

THE RELIEF ZONE INC
5 FREW RUN ROAD
FREWSBURG,NY14738 		    OPERATING SUPPORT 16,000
Total ................................. 3b 978,500
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 ........... 		    14 6,244  
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 412,502  
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 0  
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
11 Other revenue:
aMISCELLANEOUS INCOME 		         
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) ..   418,746  
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
418,746
(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
Sign Here
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
May the IRS discuss this return
with the preparer shown below?
See instructions.
Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
Paid Preparer Use Only Preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date Check if self-
employed 		PTIN
Firm's name
Firm's EIN
Firm's address


Phone no.
Form 990-PF (2025)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Part V Line 7 - Original Return Overpayment: -11,200


Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Schedule B
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Name of the organization
RALPH C SHELDON FOUNDATION INC
 
Employer identification number

16-6030502
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ
501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

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

527 political organization


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

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

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation
Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note:  Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.
Special Rules
For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 331/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 2025) Page 2
Name of organization
RALPH C SHELDON FOUNDATION INC
  		Employer identification number
16-6030502
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
1
ISABELLA M SHELDON TRUST US 6848
 
C/O JP MORGAN SERVICES 1 CHASE SQUA
 
ROCHESTER, NY14623

$ 1,973,240


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Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


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$  


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$  


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Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 3
Name of organization
RALPH C SHELDON FOUNDATION INC
  		Employer identification number

16-6030502
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 4
Name of organization
RALPH C SHELDON FOUNDATION INC
  		Employer identification number

16-6030502
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c) (7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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TY 2025 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
RALPH C SHELDON FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
16-6030502
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
BAHGAT & LAURITO-BAHGAT, CPAS PROFESSIONAL FEES 8,500 4,250   4,250
BAHGAT & LAURITO-BAHGAT, CPAS PAYROLL 1,048 524   524

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TY 2025 DepreciationSchedule
Name:
RALPH C SHELDON FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
16-6030502
Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
Life (# of years)		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included
TYPEWRITER 1986-11-25 940 940 SL 5.000000000000 0      
FILE 1995-06-01 202 202 SL 5.000000000000 0      
ALARM SYSTEM 1998-06-01 660 660 SL 5.000000000000 0      
FIREPROOF CABINET 2005-06-23 1,035 1,035 SL 5.000000000000 0      
FURNITURE & FIXTURES 2011-04-01 36,179 36,179 SL 7.000000000000 0      
NEW OFFICE RENOVATIONS 2011-04-01 19,449 19,449 SL 10.000000000000 0      
LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS 2011-04-01 50,500 48,000 SL 10.000000000000 0      

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TY 2025 GainLossSaleOtherAssetsSch
Name:
RALPH C SHELDON FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
16-6030502
Name Date Acquired How Acquired Date Sold Purchaser Name Gross Sales Price Basis Basis Method Sales Expenses Total (net) Accumulated Depreciation
SHORT-TERM PROPERTY 2024-01   2025-12   59,061 59,411     -350  
LONG-TERM PROPERTY     2025-12   1,587,360 1,341,373     245,987  

TY 2025 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
Name:
RALPH C SHELDON FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
16-6030502
Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
289,379.398 SHS VANGUARD TOTAL BOND MARKET INDEX ADMIRAL 2,703,014 2,827,237

TY 2025 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
Name:
RALPH C SHELDON FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
16-6030502
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
8,597.507 SHS DIMENSIONAL EMERGING MKTS VAL PRTF INSTL 209,361 319,999
15,434.283 SHS DFA INTERNATIONAL SMALL COMPANY PORT 231,066 394,809
5,887.450 SHS VANGUARD 500 INDEX ADMIRAL 800,013 3,719,926
1,700 SHS ISHARES CORE S&P 500 ETF 646,153 1,164,398
19,005 SHS ISHARES CORE S&P MID-CAP ETF 875,785 1,254,330
6,865 SHS ISHARES CORE S&P SMALL-CAP ETF 638,476 825,036
5,530 SHS ISHARES TR EAFE VALUE ETF 213,522 394,897
19,915 SHS ISHARES TRUST CORE MSCI EAFE ETF 1,052,340 1,781,596
10,385 SHS ISHARES INC CORE MSCI EMERGING MKTS ETF 444,284 698,080
6,390 SHS AVANTIS US LARGE CAP VALUE ETF 366,781 484,170
4,715 SHS AVANTIS US SMALL CAP VALUE ETF 414,574 480,836
12,380 SHS DIMENSIONAL ETF TRUST DIMENSIONAL US 351,167 470,811

TY 2025 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
Name:
RALPH C SHELDON FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
16-6030502
US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

1,737,031
US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

1,756,999
State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


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


 


TY 2025 LandEtcSchedule2
Name:
RALPH C SHELDON FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
16-6030502
Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
TYPEWRITER 940 940 0  
FILE 202 202 0  
ALARM SYSTEM 660 660 0  
FIREPROOF CABINET 1,035 1,035 0  
FURNITURE & FIXTURES 36,179 36,179 0  
ARTWORK 2,500 0 2,500  
NEW OFFICE RENOVATIONS 19,449 19,449 0  
LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS 48,000 48,000 0  


TY 2025 OtherDecreasesSchedule
Name:
RALPH C SHELDON FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
16-6030502
Description Amount
FMV ADJUSTMENT -98


TY 2025 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
RALPH C SHELDON FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
16-6030502
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 628 314   314
INSURANCE 4,384 2,192   2,192
MISCELLANEOUS 393 196   197
POSTAGE & SUPPLIES 638 319   319
REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 1,859 929   930
PUBLIC RELATIONS 1,137 568   569
OFFICE EXPENSE 5,120 2,560   2,560


TY 2025 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
Name:
RALPH C SHELDON FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
16-6030502
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
TAXES WITHHELD/PAYABLE 1 0


TY 2025 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
RALPH C SHELDON FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
16-6030502
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ALESCO INVESTMENT ADVISTORY 55,681 27,840   27,841
FIDELITY INVESTMENT ADVISTORY 66 33   33
RA Koerner & Company HR CONSULTANT 11,000 5,500   5,500


TY 2025 TaxesSchedule
Name:
RALPH C SHELDON FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
16-6030502
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
NYS ANNUAL FEE 775 775    
PAYROLL TAXES 14,328 7,164   7,164
FEDERAL EXCISE TAX 10,181 10,181