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.
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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
CHILDREN CAN SHAPE THE FUTURE INC
C/O PEMBROKE PHILANTHROPY ADVISORS
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address) 290 KING OF PRUSSIA RD BLDG 2 3
  Room/suite
City or town
RADNOR
State or province
PA
Country  
ZIP or foreign postal code
19087
A Employer identification number

26-0135787
B Telephone number (see instructions)

2122862600
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)$8,861,877J 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 18,221 18,221  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 239,675 239,675  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 266,041
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 3,213,459
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 266,041
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
537 537  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 524,474 524,474  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
6,730 0   6,730
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
11,165 0   11,165
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
134,473 41,473   93,000
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
89,769 0   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
9,604 0   9,604
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 251,741 41,473   120,499
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 430,000 430,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 ................ 681,741 41,473   550,499
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -157,267
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 483,001
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -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............. 6,081 33,813 33,813
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 213,744 227,818 227,818
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).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule)  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 98,060 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
99,820 		99,820
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 239,111 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
243,170 		243,170
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 375,309 0 0
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 7,517,751 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
8,256,413 		8,256,413
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)        
15 Other assets (describe ) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
4,902 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
843 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
843
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 8,454,958 8,861,877 8,861,877
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 9,039  
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)......... 9,039 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........... 8,445,919 8,861,877
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)..... 8,445,919 8,861,877
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 8,454,958 8,861,877
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
8,445,919
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-157,267
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3
573,225
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
8,861,877
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
8,861,877
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 SALE OF PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES      
b CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS P    
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 3,023,506   2,947,418 76,088
b 189,953     189,953
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       76,088
b       189,953
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 2 266,041
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 6,714
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 6,714
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 6,714
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2025 estimated tax payments and 2024 overpayment credited to 2025 6a 10,000
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 10,000
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
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 3,286
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2026 estimated tax3,286 Refunded 11 0
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. $ 0(2) On foundation managers.$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
round bullet By language in the governing instrument, or
round bullet By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument? ................
6
Yes
 
7
Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
and Part XIV..................................
7
Yes
 
8a
Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
NJ, PA
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 addressHTTPS://CCSTFFOUNDATION.ORG/
14
The books are in care ofCO PEMBROKE PHILANTHROPY ADVISORS Telephone no. (212) 286-2600

Located at290 KING OF PRUSSIA RD BLDG 2 306RADNORPA ZIP+419087
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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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)
Yes
 
(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
 
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
 
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
DAVID BROMLEY PRESIDENT AND BOARD MEMBER
4.00 		0 0 0
C/O PEMBROKE 290 KING OF PRUSSIA RD
STE 306 BLDG 2
RADNOR,PA19087
ALINE M HOLMES BOARD MEMBER (FROM MAY-DECEMBER 2025)
0.01 		0 0 0
C/O PEMBROKE 290 KING OF PRUSSIA RD
STE 306 BLDG 2
RADNOR,PA19087
LISA PACK TREASURER
4.00 		0 0 0
C/O PEMBROKE 290 KING OF PRUSSIA RD
STE 306 BLDG 2
RADNOR,PA19087
SARAH FISHMAN GONCHER SECRETARY AND BOARD MEMBER
4.00 		0 0 0
C/O PEMBROKE 290 KING OF PRUSSIA RD
STE 306 BLDG 2
RADNOR,PA19087
RALPH BURNLEY BOARD MEMBER
0.50 		0 0 0
C/O PEMBROKE 290 KING OF PRUSSIA RD
STE 306 BLDG 2
RADNOR,PA19087
ROSEMARY CATALDI BOARD MEMBER
0.50 		0 0 0
C/O PEMBROKE 290 KING OF PRUSSIA RD
STE 306 BLDG 2
RADNOR,PA19087
DR ALFRED SACCHETTI BOARD MEMBER
0.50 		0 0 0
C/O PEMBROKE 290 KING OF PRUSSIA RD
STE 306 BLDG 2
RADNOR,PA19087
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
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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
PEMBROKE PHILANTHROPY ADVISORS GRANT MANAGEMENT 93,000
290 KING OF PRUSSIA RD BUILDING 2
STE 306
RADNOR,PA19087
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.........................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
8,147,499
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
606,592
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c).......................
1d
8,754,091
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
8,754,091
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
131,311
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
8,622,780
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5 ................
6
431,139
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
431,139
2a
Tax on investment income for 2025 from Part V, line 5 .......
2a
6,714
b
Income tax for 2025. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
6,714
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
424,425
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
424,425
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
424,425
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
550,499
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
550,499
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 7 424,425
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2025:
a Enter amount for 2024 only....... 0
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20 0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2025:
a From 2020......  
b From 2021......  
c From 2022......  
d From 2023......  
e From 2024...... 212,284
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 212,284
4Qualifying distributions for 2025 from Part
XI, line 4: $ 550,499
a Applied to 2024, but not more than line 2a 0
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
(Election required—see instructions) ..... 		Click to see attachment
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0
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
required—see instructions) ........ 		0
d Applied to 2025 distributable amount..... 424,425
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 126,074
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 5 338,358
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 .......... 		0
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
be required - see instructions) ....... 		0
8 Excess distributions carryover from 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 ...... 		338,358
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2021 ....  
b Excess from 2022 ....  
c Excess from 2023 ....  
d Excess from 2024 .... 212,284
e Excess from 2025 .... 126,074
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).)
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

BIG PICTURE ALLIANCE

1315 WALNUT ST SUITE 133
PHILADELPHIA,PA19107 		N/A   GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 10,000

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF CAMDEN COUNTY INC

2 NORTH DUDLEY STREET
CAMDEN,NJ08105 		N/A   AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM 2025 - 2026 25,000

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF PHILADELPHIA

1518 WALNUT ST STE 712
PHILADELPHIA,PA19102 		N/A   LIT US INITIATIVE 25,000

CODED BY KIDS

3624 MARKET STREET SUITE 1SD
PHILADELPHIA,PA19104 		N/A   GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 15,000

FAB YOUTH PHILLY

1928 ARIZONA STREET
PHILADELPHIA,PA19125 		N/A   GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 15,000

HARLEM LACROSSE PHILADELPHIA

8 WEST 126TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY10027 		N/A   GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 15,000

HEALTHY NEWSWORKS

PO BOX 431
DREXEL HILL,PA19026 		N/A   GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR PHILADELPHIA AND NEW JERSEY OPERATIONS 10,000

HISTORIC FAIR HILL

5501 GERMANTOWN AVE - MARKET SQUARE
PHILADELPHIA,PA19144 		N/A   GENERAL OPERATING 15,000

HORIZONS GREATER PHILADELPHIA INC

303 W LANCASTER AVENUE BOX 220
WAYNE,PA19087 		N/A   GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 15,000

JOUNCE PARTNERS

2112 LOMBARD ST
PHILADELPHIA,PA19146 		N/A   JOUNCE INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER FELLOWSHIP 25,000

JOYFUL READERS INC

1501 CHERRY STREET
PHILADELPHIA,PA19102 		N/A   GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 15,000

KENSINGTON SOCCER CLUB

3400 J STREET ROOM G4
PHILADELPHIA,PA19134 		N/A   GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 20,000

LUCY OUTREACH A NEW JERSEY NONPROFIT CORPORATION

3201 FEDERAL STREET
CAMDEN,NJ08105 		N/A   LUCY OUTREACH AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM 25,000

MOVEMENT ALLIANCE PROJECT

924 CHERRY STREET 4TH FL
PHILADELPHIA,PA19107 		N/A   YOUTH ART AND SELF-EMPOWERMENT PROJECT 15,000

NORTH10 PHILADELPHIA

3890 NORTH 10TH STREET
PHILADELPHIA,PA19140 		N/A   OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME (OST) YOUTH PROGRAMS 20,000

PHILADELPHIA CITY ROWING

450 PLYMOUTH ROAD SUITE 305
PLYMOUTH MEETING,PA19462 		N/A   GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 10,000

PHILADELPHIA ROBOTICS COALITION INC

3500 SCOTTS LN D07 PHILADELPHIA PA
19129
PHILADELPHIA,PA19129 		N/A   GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 15,000

READING ALLOWED

275 SOUTH 19TH STREET UNIT 600
PHILADELPHIA,PA19103 		N/A   GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 20,000

ROCK TO THE FUTURE

1201 N 3RD STREET 283
PHILADELPHIA,PA19122 		N/A   MUSICORE 15,000

SQUASHSMARTS INC

3890 N 10TH STREET
PHILADELPHIA,PA19140 		N/A   GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 15,000

THE PRINT CENTER

1614 LATIMER STREET
PHILADELPHIA,PA19103 		N/A   ARTISTS-IN-SCHOOLS PROGRAM 15,000

TREE HOUSE BOOKS

1430 W SUSQUEHANNA AVE
PHILADELPHIA,PA19121 		N/A   BOOSTING YOUTH LITERACY: AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER LITERACY STUDIO 15,000

WAGNER FREE INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE

1700 W MONTGOMERY AVENUE
PHILADELPHIA,PA19121 		N/A   CHILDREN'S EDUCATION AND NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH PROGRAMS 15,000

WEST PARK CULTURAL CENTER

5114 PARKSIDE AVENUE
PHILADELPHIA,PA19131 		N/A   GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 15,000

WEST PHILADELPHIA ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN

4125 LANCASTER AVENUE 1ST FLOOR
PHILADELPHIA,PA19104 		N/A   GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 20,000

WRITERS MATTER

2021 GREEN ST UNIT 1
PHILADELPHIA,PA19130 		N/A   WRITERS MATTER - HIP- HOP WRITING INITIATIVE 10,000
Total ................................. 3a 430,000
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. 3b 0
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 18,221  
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 239,675  
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 .....     01 537  
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory ............ 		    18 266,041  
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
11 Other revenue:
a
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) .. 0 524,474 0
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
524,474
(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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CHILDREN CAN SHAPE THE FUTURE INC
 
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26-0135787
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Name:
CHILDREN CAN SHAPE THE FUTURE INC
 
C/O PEMBROKE PHILANTHROPY ADVISORS
EIN:
26-0135787
Election:
THE FOUNDATION IS MAKING AN ELECTION UNDER SECTION 53.4942(A)-3(D)2 TO TREATTHE CURRENT YEAR DISTRIBUTIONS AS MADE OUT OF UNDISTRIBUTED INCOME FOR 2022.

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26-0135787
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JPMORGAN CHASE & CO 6.0% S-EE (JPM.C) 4,607 SHARES 115,820 115,820
MORGAN STANLEY 6.5% DP SH PFD (MS.P) 5,000 SHARES 127,350 127,350

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26-0135787
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99,820
US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

99,820
State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


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


0


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CHILDREN CAN SHAPE THE FUTURE INC
 
C/O PEMBROKE PHILANTHROPY ADVISORS
EIN:
26-0135787
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ISHARES CORE MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA) 1,416 SHARES FMV 126,675 126,675
ISHARES CORE U.S. AGGREGATE (AGG) 816 SHARES FMV 81,502 81,502
SPDR DJIA TRUST (DIA) 803 SHARES FMV 385,898 385,898
VANGUARD DIVIDEND APPRECIATION (VIG) 1,432 SHARES FMV 314,725 314,725
VANGUARD INT DIV APP INDX FD (VIGI) 1,858 SHARES FMV 169,914 169,914
VANGUARD MID-CAP ETF INDEX (VO) 1,119 SHARES FMV 324,756 324,756
VANGUARD S&P 500 ETF (VOO) 1,219 SHARES FMV 764,471 764,471
VANGUARD S&P SMALL-CAP 600 ETF (VIOO) 709 SHARES FMV 78,671 78,671
ALLSPRING CORE PLUS BD I (WIPIX) 60,334.743 SHARES FMV 683,593 683,593
AMERICAN MUTUAL F2 (AMRFX) 6,214.405 SHARES FMV 369,446 369,446
AMERICAN WA MUTUAL F2 (WMFFX) 9,266.065 SHARES FMV 603,128 603,128
ARTISAN INTL VALUE ADV (APDKX) 5,090.438 SHARES FMV 272,186 272,186
BARON OPPORTUNITY INSTL (BIOIX) 1,320.725 SHARES FMV 76,774 76,774
BRANDYWINEGLOBAL HIGH YLD I (BGHIX) 49,618.757 SHARES FMV 503,134 503,134
FIDELITY ADV GRW OPPORT I (FAGCX) 1,171.335 SHARES FMV 274,022 274,022
FIRST EAGLE GLOBAL I (SGIIX) 9,969.802 SHARES FMV 807,654 807,654
FIRST EAGLE OVERSEAS I (SGOIX) 7,623.068 SHARES FMV 238,754 238,754
FULLERTHALER BHV SMCP EQ INST (FTHSX) 5,866.187 SHARES FMV 294,013 294,013
MFS INTL INTRINSIC VALUE I (MINIX) 12,307.443 SHARES FMV 588,296 588,296
PIMCO INCOME I2 (PONPX) 93,729.767 SHARES FMV 1,030,090 1,030,090
T ROWE INT US SMCP GRW EQ INV (PRDSX) 3,622.080 SHARES FMV 161,726 161,726
T ROWE PRICE CAP APPREC FD (PRWCX) 2,992.580 SHARES FMV 106,985 106,985

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CHILDREN CAN SHAPE THE FUTURE INC
 
C/O PEMBROKE PHILANTHROPY ADVISORS
EIN:
26-0135787
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CHILDREN CAN SHAPE THE FUTURE INC
 
C/O PEMBROKE PHILANTHROPY ADVISORS
EIN:
26-0135787
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CHILDREN CAN SHAPE THE FUTURE INC
 
C/O PEMBROKE PHILANTHROPY ADVISORS
EIN:
26-0135787
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INSURANCE 2,216 0   2,216
OFFICE EXPENSES 532 0   532
REGISTRATION FEE 199 0   199
GRANT SOFTWARE 3,000 0   3,000
WEBSITE HOSTING/MAINTENANCE 2,526 0   2,526
BANK FEES 251 0   251
MEMBERSHIP DUES 850 0   850
FILING FEES 30 0   30


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CHILDREN CAN SHAPE THE FUTURE INC
 
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EIN:
26-0135787
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CHILDREN CAN SHAPE THE FUTURE INC
 
C/O PEMBROKE PHILANTHROPY ADVISORS
EIN:
26-0135787
Description Amount
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REVERSAL OF ACCRUED LIABILITY 9,039


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CHILDREN CAN SHAPE THE FUTURE INC
 
C/O PEMBROKE PHILANTHROPY ADVISORS
EIN:
26-0135787
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CHILDREN CAN SHAPE THE FUTURE INC
 
C/O PEMBROKE PHILANTHROPY ADVISORS
EIN:
26-0135787
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
EXCISE TAXES PAID 89,769 0   0