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
ANNA B STEARNS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address) C/O FIDUCIARY TRUST CO PO BOX 5
  Room/suite
City or town
BOSTON
State or province
MA
Country  
ZIP or foreign postal code
022055806
A Employer identification number

04-6144732
B Telephone number (see instructions)

6174825270
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)$19,726,265J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check .................
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 423,831 422,855  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 820,939
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 2,650,611
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 775,785
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 0
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 1,244,770 1,198,640  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 1,150 115   1,035
14 Other employee salaries and wages......   0 0 0
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......   0 0  
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........       0
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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1,590 0 0 1,590
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
75,350 62,700   12,650
17 Interest...............       0
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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15,522 3,813   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 0 0  
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......   0 0  
22 Printing and publications..........   0 0  
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
117,603 96   117,507
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 211,215 66,724 0 132,782
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 835,460 835,460
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 ................ 1,046,675 66,724 0 968,242
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 198,095
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 1,131,916
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)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 1,065,119 1,326,803 1,326,803
3 Accounts receivable  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts     0 0
4 Pledges receivable  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule)  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts 0      
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 2,972,785 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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3,974,938 		4,029,682
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 4,671,539 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
4,485,168 		13,620,106
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 1,605,123 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
725,690 		749,674
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........     0
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)        
15 Other assets (describe )      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 10,314,566 10,512,599 19,726,265
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe )    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........   0
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions...........    
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 10,314,566 10,512,599
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)..... 10,314,566 10,512,599
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 10,314,566 10,512,599
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
10,314,566
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
198,095
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize)
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
10,512,661
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
5
62
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, line 29, column (b) ..
6
10,512,599
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 150. AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS INC COM     2025-09-15
b 200. ALIGN TECHNOLOGY INC   2022-11-18 2025-06-27
c 300. ALPHABET INC CL C   2017-03-20 2025-09-15
d 200. APPLE COMPUTER INC COM   2013-01-30 2025-09-15
e 240000. CAPITAL ONE BANK USA NA DTD 5/25/2022 3.1000% 5/27/2025   2022-05-19 2025-05-27
500. CHEVRONTEXACO CORP     2025-09-15
300. CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC   2024-05-17 2025-02-19
450. CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC   2023-11-09 2025-02-19
200000. DISCOVER BANK DTD 7/29/2022 3.3500% 7/29/2025   2022-07-26 2025-07-29
300. EOG RESOURCES INC   2021-11-30 2025-09-15
100. META PLATFORMS INC   2018-01-16 2025-09-15
200. FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC COM     2025-09-15
200. ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC COM   2007-05-11 2025-09-15
200. LOWE'S COS INC   2008-05-06 2025-09-15
150000. LOWE'S COS INC DTD 9/8/2022 4.4000% 9/8/2025   2022-09-21 2025-09-08
950. MCCORMICK & CO INC NON VTG COM     2025-09-15
100000. MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK SER 0001 DTD 6/2/2022 3.0500% 6/2/   2022-05-27 2025-06-02
375. NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP COM     2025-09-15
500. O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC (NEW)   2020-08-27 2025-09-15
800. SYSCO CORP COM     2025-02-19
200000. U S TREAS NOTES DTD 2/28/2018 2.7500% 2/28/2025     2025-02-28
200000. U S TREAS NOTES DTD 7/2/2018 2.7500% 6/30/2025     2025-06-30
52000. VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS DTD 3/16/2017 4.1250% 3/16/2027   2023-05-22 2025-12-16
250000. YALE UNIVERSITY SER 2020 DTD 6/9/2020 0.8730% 4/15/2025   2022-03-17 2025-04-15
400. ACCENTURE PLC CL A   2012-02-06 2025-10-03
400. CSL LIMITED ORD     2025-06-27
600. CSL LIMITED ORD   2009-01-23 2025-09-15
200. PRO MEDICUS LTD ORD   2022-04-05 2025-06-27
300. PRO MEDICUS LTD ORD   2022-04-05 2025-09-15
(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 43,617   1,885 41,732
b 37,654   38,860 -1,206
c 75,573   12,716 62,857
d 47,245   3,277 43,968
e 240,000   240,000  
78,705   52,355 26,350
31,206   31,956 -750
46,809   40,184 6,625
200,000   200,000  
35,265   26,322 8,943
76,406   18,001 58,405
71,307   53,180 18,127
52,594   10,465 42,129
54,130   5,040 49,090
150,000   150,000  
64,355   29,374 34,981
100,000   100,000  
103,798   22,668 81,130
53,100   15,465 37,635
56,683   55,839 844
200,000   200,000  
200,000   200,000  
52,175   51,701 474
250,000   250,000  
97,865   23,244 74,621
61,196   9,373 51,823
78,000   13,914 64,086
35,934   7,603 28,331
56,994   11,404 45,590
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       41,732
b       -1,206
c       62,857
d       43,968
e        
      26,350
      -750
      6,625
       
      8,943
      58,405
      18,127
      42,129
      49,090
       
      34,981
       
      81,130
      37,635
      844
       
       
      474
       
      74,621
      51,823
      64,086
      28,331
      45,590
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 2 775,785
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 15,734
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 15,734
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 15,734
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2025 estimated tax payments and 2024 overpayment credited to 2025 6a 11,080
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 11,080
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed....... 9 4,654
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid... 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2026 estimated tax0 Refunded 11 0
For Refunded amount, also complete and attach Form 8050. See instructions.
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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)
MA
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 address  
14
The books are in care ofFIDUCIARY TRUST CO Telephone no. (617) 482-5270

Located at53 STATE STREETBOSTONMA ZIP+402109
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)
 
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
 
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
SYLVIA SIMMONS TRUSTEE
0 		0    
C/O GRANTS MGMT ASSOC 2 LIBERTY SQ
BOSTON,MA02109
PAIGE JOHNSON ROTH TREASURER
0 		150    
C/O GRANTS MGMT ASSOC 2 LIBERTY SQ
BOSTON,MA02109
JENNIFER COLLINS PRESIDENT & CLERK
0 		0    
C/O GRANTS MGMT ASSOC 2 LIBERTY SQ
BOSTON,MA02109
KATHRYN A WHEELER TRUSTEE
0 		150    
C/O GRANTS MGMT ASSOC 2 LIBERTY SQ
BOSTON,MA02109
KATIE SMITH MILWAY TRUSTEE
0 		0    
10 LAUREL TERRACE
WELLESLEY,MA02481
ALEXANDRA OLIVER-DAVILA TRUSTEE
0 		400    
C/O GRANTS MGMT ASSOC 2 LIBERTY SQ
BOSTON,MA02109
ALISON SIMMONS TRUSTEE
0 		150    
C/O GRANTS MGMT ASSOC 2 LIBERTY SQ
BOSTON,MA02109
ANDREA ZAYAS TRUSTEE
0 		0    
C/O GRANTS MGMT ASSOC 2 LIBERTY SQ
BOSTON,MA02109
ELAINE NG TRUSTEE
0 		150    
C/O GRANTS MGMT ASSOC 2 LIBERTY SQ
BOSTON,MA02109
LORNA RIVERA TRUSTEE
0 		150    
C/O GRANTS MGMT ASSOC 2 LIBERTY SQ
BOSTON,MA02109
2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
employee benefit
plans and deferred
compensation 		(e) Expense account,
other allowances
NONE
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000................... 0
Form 990-PF (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
Page 7
Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)
3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
GRANTS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES GRANT MAKING SERVICE 110,900
C/O GRANTS MGMT ASSOC 2 LIBERTY SQ
BOSTON,MA02109
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 THE FOUNDATION MAKES GRANTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. 52 GRANTS WERE MADE IN 2025. 835,460
2  
3  
4  
Part VIII-B
Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
1  
2  
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3  
Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................  
Form 990-PF (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
Page 8
Part IX
Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
1
Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes:
a
Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
1a
19,881,025
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
19,235
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c).......................
1d
19,900,260
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
19,900,260
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
298,504
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
19,601,756
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5 ................
6
980,088
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
980,088
2a
Tax on investment income for 2025 from Part V, line 5 .......
2a
15,734
b
Income tax for 2025. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
15,734
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
964,354
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
964,354
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
964,354
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
968,242
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
1b
0
2
Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes...............................
2
0
3
Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
a
Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
3a
0
b
Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
3b
0
4
Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4. .......
4
968,242
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 7 964,354
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...... 183,699
b From 2021...... 606,556
c From 2022...... 262,289
d From 2023...... 0
e From 2024...... 0
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 1,052,544
4Qualifying distributions for 2025 from Part
XI, line 4: $ 968,242
a Applied to 2024, but not more than line 2a 0
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
(Election required—see instructions) ..... 		0
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
required—see instructions) ........ 		0
d Applied to 2025 distributable amount..... 964,354
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 3,888
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 1,056,432
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) ... 		183,699
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2026.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		872,733
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2021 .... 606,556
b Excess from 2022 .... 262,289
c Excess from 2023 .... 0
d Excess from 2024 .... 0
e Excess from 2025 .... 3,888
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).)
NA
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.
NA
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

CASA MYRNA VAZQUEZ

451 BLUE HILL AVE
BOSTON,MA02121 		N/A   GENERAL PURPOSES 20,000

SCIENCE CLUB FOR GIRLS

134 MAGAZINE ST 2
CAMBRIDGE,MA02139 		N/A   GENERAL PURPOSES 25,000

PLANNED PARENTHOOD LEAGUE
OF MASS
1055 COMMONWEALTH AVE
BOSTON,MA02215 		N/A   GENERAL PURPOSES 20,000

COMMUNITY ART CENTER

119 WINDSOR ST
CAMBRIDGE,MA02139 		N/A   GENERAL PURPOSES 18,000

THE NATURE CONSERVANCY

22 BRIDGE STREET 4TH FLR
CONCORD,NH03301 		N/A   GENERAL PURPOSES 20,000

BOSTON AREA RAPE CRISIS CENTER

99 BISHOP RICHARD ALLEN DR
CAMBRIDGE,MA02139 		N/A   GENERAL PURPOSES 20,000

SOCIEDAD LATINA INC

1530 TREMONT ST
ROXBURY,MA02120 		N/A   GENERAL PURPOSES 25,000

BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATERS

47 WEST ST
BOSTON,MA02111 		N/A   GENERAL PURPOSES 20,000

LA ALIANZA HISPANA INC

1000 MASSACHUSETTS AVE 101
BOSTON,MA02118 		N/A   GENERAL PURPOSES 25,000

GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN MASS

265 BEAVER ST
WALTHAM,MA02452 		N/A   GENERAL PURPOSES 10,000

HARBORCOV INC

PO BOX 505754
CHELSEA,MA02150 		N/A   GENERAL PURPOSES 10,000

ARTISTS FOR HUMANITY

100 W 2ND ST
BOSTON,MA02127 		N/A   GENERAL PURPOSES 15,000

CHELSEA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

500 BROADWAY
CHELSEA,MA02150 		N/A   GENERAL PURPOSES 15,000

BOSTON DEBATE LEAGUE

1542 TREMONT ST
BOSTON,MA02120 		N/A   GENERAL PURPOSES 5,000

ELIZABETH STONE HOUSE INC

8 NOTRE DAME ST
ROXBURY,MA02119 		N/A   GENERAL PURPOSES 15,000

MOTHERS FOR JUSTICE & EQUALITY

2201 WASHINGTON ST
BOSTON,MA02119 		N/A   GENERAL PURPOSES 18,000

WOMEN'S LUNCH PLACE

PO BOX 170900
Boston,MA02117 		N/A   GENERAL PURPOSES 10,000

SOCCER WITHOUT BORDERS BOSTON

281 SUMMER ST
BOSTON,MA02210 		N/A   GENERAL PURPOSES 15,000

RESPOND INC

PO BOX 555
SOMERVILLE,MA02143 		N/A   GENERAL PURPOSES 10,000

BROOKVIEW HOUSE INC

2 BROOKVIEW ST 1
DORCHESTER CENTER,MA02124 		N/A   GENERAL PURPOSES 25,000

BOSTON CHINATOWN NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER

885 WASHINGTON ST
BOSTON,MA02111 		N/A   GENERAL PURPOSES 10,000

PHILANTHROPY MASSACHUSETTS

133 FEDERAL ST 802
BOSTON,MA02110 		N/A   GENERAL PURPOSES 40,460

CHICA PROJECT

98 N WASHINGTON ST
BOSTON,MA02114 		N/A   GENERAL PURPOSES 20,000

DIGNITY MATTERS INC

19 BARNEY HILL RD
WAYLAND,MA01702 		N/A   GENERAL PURPOSES 20,000

PROJECT HOPE

550 DUDLEY ST
ROXBURY,MA02119 		N/A   GENERAL PURPOSES 10,000

ROSIE'S PLACE

889 HARRISON AVE
BOSTON,MA02118 		N/A   GENERAL PURPOSES 15,000

URBANITY DANCE

1180 WASHINGTON ST STE 100
BOSTON,MA021182154 		N/A   GENERAL PURPOSES 5,000

RESILIENT SISTERHOOD PROJECT

965 CHESTNUT STREET
NEWTON UPPER FALLS,MA02464 		N/A   GENERAL PURPOSES 25,000

MORE THAN WORDS

56 FELTON ST
WALTHAM,MA02453 		N/A   GENERAL PURPOSES 10,000

MUJERES UNIDAS AVANZANDO

54 CLAYTON ST
DORCHESTER,MA02122 		N/A   GENERAL PURPOSES 15,000

DE NOVO CENTER FOR JUDSTICE & HEALING
DBA CLSACC
47 THORNDIKE STREET SUITE SB-LL1
CAMBRIDGE,MA02141 		N/A   GENERAL PURPOSES 15,000

JUSTICE RESOURCE INSTITUTE
DBA YOUTHHARBORS
160 GOULD STREET SUITE 300
NEEDHAM,MA02494 		N/A   GENERAL PURPOSES 35,000

NEW ENGLAND GRASSROOTS ENVIROMENT FUND

PO BOX 611
NEWMARKET,NH03857 		N/A   GENERAL PURPOSES 20,000

CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER OF SUFFOLK CO

989 COMMONWEALTH AVE
BOSTON,MA02215 		N/A   GENERAL PURPOSES 10,000

GIRLS INCORPORATED LYNN

50 HIGH ST
LYNN,MA01902 		N/A   GENERAL PURPOSES 18,000

LA COLLABORATIVA INC

318 BROADWAY
CHELSEA,MA02150 		N/A   GENERAL PURPOSES 15,000

THE WILY NETWORK

1920 CENTRE ST
WEST ROXBURY,MA02132 		N/A   GENERAL PURPOSES 10,000

WOMEN'S MONEY MATTERS

6 LIBERTY SQUARE 2697
BOSTON,MA02109 		N/A   GENERAL PURPOSES 15,000

SISTERS UNCHAINED

1 WILLOUGHBY SQUARE SUITE 2000
Brooklyn,NY11201 		N/A   GENERAL PURPOSES 10,000

MABEL CENTER FOR IMMIGRANT JUSTICE

200 PORTLAND STREET 5TH FLOOR
Boston,MA02114 		N/A   GENERAL PURPOSE 30,000

Brazilian Women's Group - Grupo Mulher

697 CAMBRIDGE ST
Boston,MA02135 		N/A   GENERAL PURPOSES 18,000

THE ASSOCIATION FOR AUTISM AND
NEURODIVERSITY
85 MAIN ST SUITE 3
Watertown,MA02472 		N/A   GENERAL PURPOSES 10,000

YW BOSTON

140 CLARENDON ST
BOSTON,MA02116 		N/A   GENERAL PURPOSES 18,000

WEST END HOUSE

105 ALLSTON ST
Allston,MA02134 		N/A   GENERAL PURPOSES 10,000

COMMUNITIES FOR PEOPLE

418 COMMONWEALTH AVE
Boston,MA022152801 		N/A   GENERAL PURPOSES 10,000

GIRLS LEAP

1452 DORCHESTER AVE
BOSTON,MA02122 		N/A   GENERAL PURPOSES 20,000

FRIENDS OF THE RAFAEL HERNNDEZ SCHOOL IN

61 SCHOOL ST
ROXBURY,MA02119 		N/A   GENERAL PURPOSES 10,000

JULIE'S FAMILY LEARNING PROGRAM

133 DORCHESTER ST
South Boston,MA02127 		N/A   GENERAL PURPOSES 10,000

MAVERICK LANDING COMMUNITY SERVICES

31 LIVERPOOL ST
East Boston,MA02128 		N/A   GENERAL PURPOSES 10,000

CIRCLE OF HOPE INC

1329 HIGHLAND AVE SUITE 3
Needham,MA02492 		N/A   GENERAL PURPOSES 5,000

HOPE AND COMFORT INC

33 4TH AVE
Needham,MA02494 		N/A   GENERAL PURPOSES 10,000

LEVEL GROUND MIXED MARTIAL ARTS

1490 DORCHESTER AVE
Dorchester,MA02122 		N/A   GENERAL PURPOSES 15,000
Total ................................. 3a 835,460
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. 3b  
Form 990-PF (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
Page 12
Part XV-A
Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
Related or exempt
function income
(See instructions.)
1Program service revenue: (a)
Business code 		(b)
Amount 		(c)
Exclusion code 		(d)
Amount
a
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies          
2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
investments ........... 		         
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 423,831  
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 ............ 		    18 820,939  
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) ..   1,244,770  
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
1,244,770
(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.
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TY 2025 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
ANNA B STEARNS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
04-6144732
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
AUDIT & ACCOUNTING FEES 1,590     1,590

TY 2025 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
Name:
ANNA B STEARNS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
04-6144732
Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
CORP BONDS 725,690 749,674

TY 2025 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
Name:
ANNA B STEARNS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
04-6144732
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
CORP STOCK 4,485,168 13,620,106

TY 2025 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
Name:
ANNA B STEARNS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
04-6144732
US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

3,974,938
US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

4,029,682
State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


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


 


TY 2025 OtherDecreasesSchedule
Name:
ANNA B STEARNS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
04-6144732
Description Amount
ACCRUED INTEREST PAID 62


TY 2025 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
ANNA B STEARNS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
04-6144732
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
GRANT MANAGEMENT 110,900 0   110,900
FILING FEES 125 0   125
TAX PREPARATION 5,245 0   5,245
INSURANCE 1,072 0   1,072
OTHER EXPENSES 165 0   165
DEPOSITORY FEES 96 96   0


TY 2025 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
ANNA B STEARNS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
04-6144732
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
FTC - CUSTODIAN 12,732 10,600   2,132
INVESTMENT SERVICE FEES:        
- NICHOLAS H SAFFORD & CO 29,730 24,700   5,030
- W. B. SMITH & CO 17,359 14,500   2,859
- DAVID WENDELL ASSOC. 15,529 12,900   2,629


TY 2025 TaxesSchedule
Name:
ANNA B STEARNS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
04-6144732
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
FOREIGN TAXES 3,813 3,813   0
FEDERAL ESTIMATED TAXES 2,709 0   0
FEDERAL TAX PAYMENT- PRIOR YEA 9,000 0   0