TY 2023 Form 990PF

- TIN:

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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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990PF for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Open to Public Inspection

For calendar year 2023, or tax year beginning 01-01-2023 , and ending 12-31-2023

Name of foundation
GRIFFITHS G H & O J CHAR FDN

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 64193
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
EAGAN, MN55164

A Employer identification number

30-6265990

B Telephone number (see instructions)

(888) 265-7962

C If exemption application is pending, check here right arrow

G Check all that apply: Initial returnInitial return of a former public charity
Final returnAmended return
Address change Name change

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. right arrow

2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... right arrow

E If private foundation status was terminated
under section 507(b)(1)(A), check here ....... right arrow

H Check type of organization: Section 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust Other taxable private foundation

F If the foundation is in a 60-month termination
under section 507(b)(1)(B), check here ....... right arrow

I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16) right arrow

$5,822,529J Accounting method: Cash Accrual
Other (specify)
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)

	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)


1	Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)
2	Check .............
3	Interest on savings and temporary cash investments
4	Dividends and interest from securities...	173,292		165,554
5a	Gross rents............
b	Net rental income or (loss)
6a	Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10		74,903
b	Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 2,275,297
7	Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...			74,903
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).......	List of Attached Documents: // Content	3,904
12	Total. Add lines 1 through 11........	252,099		240,457
13	Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.	121,905		109,715		12,191
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).......	List of Attached Documents: // Content	1,000	0	0	1,000
c	Other professional fees (attach schedule)....					0
17	Interest...............					0
18	Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...	List of Attached Documents: // Content	3,114	3,114		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).......	List of Attached Documents: // Content	15,000
24	Total operating and administrative expenses.
	Add lines 13 through 23..........	141,019		112,829	0	13,191
25	Contributions, gifts, grants paid.......	235,000				235,000
26	Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25	376,019		112,829	0	248,191
27	Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a	Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements	-123,920
b	Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-)			127,628
c	Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...				0

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.

Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2023)

Form 990-PF (2023)

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Part II		Balance Sheets	Beginning of year	End of year
Part II		Balance Sheets	(a) Book Value	(b) Book Value	(c) Fair Market Value
	1	Cash—non-interest-bearing.............		802	802
	2	Savings and temporary cash investments.........	201,437	74,681	74,681
	3	Accounts receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts		0	0
	4	Pledges receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	5	Grants receivable.................
	6	Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
		disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....
	7	Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule)
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts 0
	8	Inventories for sale or use..............
	9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........
	10a	Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)
	b	Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......	4,314,832	List of Attached Documents: // Content 1,487,985	2,855,373
	c	Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......
	11	Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	12	Investments—mortgage loans.............
	13	Investments—other (attach schedule)..........		List of Attached Documents: // Content 2,822,073	2,888,078
	14	Land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	15	Other assets (describe )		List of Attached Documents: // Content 3,595	List of Attached Documents: // Content 3,595
	16	Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
		instructions. Also, see page 1, item I)	4,516,269	4,389,136	5,822,529
	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
		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........	4,516,269	4,389,136
	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).....	4,516,269	4,389,136
	30	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).	4,516,269	4,389,136

Part III

Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances

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) ...............

4,516,269

Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................

-123,920

Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow

List of Attached Documents:

// Content

4,364

Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................

4,396,713

Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow

List of Attached Documents:

// Content

7,577

Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .

4,389,136

Form 990-PF (2023)

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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	5695.06 BLACKROCK TOTAL FACTOR K		2020-04-03	2023-09-29
b	353.992 AHL MANAGED FUTURES STRATEGY R5		2022-12-22	2023-12-13
c	4222.342 AHL MANAGED FUTURES STRATEGY R5			2023-12-13
d	74.633 BLACKROCK EVENT DRIVEN EQUITY FUND		2022-12-21	2023-12-13
e	5569.715 BLACKROCK EVENT DRIVEN EQUITY FUND			2023-12-13
	370.871 BLACKROCK TACTICAL OPPORTUNITIES K		2022-12-19	2023-12-13
	10205.959 BLACKROCK TACTICAL OPPORTUNITIES K			2023-12-13
	51.165 BLACKROCK STRATEGIC INCOME		2022-12-19	2023-12-13
	5604.143 BLACKROCK STRATEGIC INCOME			2023-12-13
	5504.717 DFA LARGE CAP INTL PORT.		2019-02-27	2023-12-13
	225.312 NOMURA SMALL CAP CORE FUND R6		2022-12-16	2023-12-13
	6783.46 NOMURA SMALL CAP CORE FUND R6			2023-12-13
	1142.235 DODGE COX INTERNATIONAL STOCK FD I			2023-12-13
	20067.959 DOUBLELINE CORE FIX INCOME I			2023-12-13
	234.93 EMERALD GROWTH INSTITUTIONAL		2023-07-12	2023-12-13
	2107.479 EMERALD GROWTH INSTITUTIONAL		2022-10-27	2023-12-13
	4589.937 OAKMARK INTERNATIONAL FUND CLASS		2019-08-06	2023-12-13
	11861.466 HARTFORD SCHRODERS EMERGING MARKETS		2017-08-24	2023-12-13
	169. ILLUMINA INC COM			2023-12-13
	5857.083 MFS INTERNATIONAL GROWTH R6			2023-12-13
	21848.882 PIMCO TOTAL RETURN FUND INST			2023-12-13
	6834.43 PIMCO INTL BD FD US DOL-HEDGED INST		2022-10-27	2023-12-13
	592.574 PGIM TOTAL RETURN BOND CL R6		2017-08-24	2023-12-13
	175.517 UNDISCOVERED MGRS BEHAVIORAL VALUE		2022-12-13	2023-12-13
	879.177 UNDISCOVERED MGRS BEHAVIORAL VALUE			2023-12-13
	12180.268 VANGUARD FIXED INC LT INVT GRADE FD		2022-10-27	2023-12-13
	17782.001 VANGUARD SHORT TERM INVT GRADE #539			2023-12-13
	826. VANGUARD REAL ESTATE ETF		2020-04-02	2023-12-13
	821.124 ALPHASIMPLEX MGD FUTS STRAT N		2022-12-29	2023-12-13
	3668.407 ALPHASIMPLEX MGD FUTS STRAT N		2017-08-24	2023-12-13
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P

(e) Gross sales price		(g) Cost or other basis plus expense of sale	(h) Gain or (loss) (e) plus (f) minus (g)
a	20,121	45,278	-25,157
b	3,543	3,671	-128
c	42,266	46,921	-4,655
d	754	719	35
e	56,254	54,599	1,655
	5,341	5,277	64
	146,966	143,818	3,148
	477	472	5
	52,287	55,848	-3,561
	141,141	121,379	19,762
	6,327	5,705	622
	190,480	151,284	39,196
	55,958	54,558	1,400
	185,428	214,760	-29,332
	5,716	5,697	19
	51,275	47,165	4,110
	121,955	98,775	23,180
	180,769	183,978	-3,209
	20,421	39,409	-18,988
	236,802	176,818	59,984
	186,808	227,749	-40,941
	66,362	65,064	1,298
	7,058	8,610	-1,552
	13,920	13,703	217
	69,728	67,437	2,291
	97,564	90,134	7,430
	180,843	176,360	4,483
	69,561	50,786	18,775
	7,595	8,433	-838
	33,933	35,987	-2,054
			17,644
			17,644
			17,644
			17,644
			17,644
			17,644
			17,644
			17,644
			17,644
			17,644
			17,644
			17,644
			17,644
			17,644
			17,644
			17,644
			17,644
			17,644
			17,644
			17,644
			17,644
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			17,644
			17,644
			17,644
			17,644
			17,644
			17,644
			17,644
			17,644

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			-25,157
b			-128
c			-4,655
d			35
e			1,655
			64
			3,148
			5
			-3,561
			19,762
			622
			39,196
			1,400
			-29,332
			19
			4,110
			23,180
			-3,209
			-18,988
			59,984
			-40,941
			1,298
			-1,552
			217
			2,291
			7,430
			4,483
			18,775
			-838
			-2,054

2	Capital gain net income or (net capital loss)	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7 If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7	2	74,903
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 ...................		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.
	Date of ruling or determination letter: (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)	1	1,774
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	1,774
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	1,774
6	Credits/Payments:

a	2023 estimated tax payments and 2022 overpayment credited to 2023	6a	1,774
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	1,774
8	Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached.		8	0
9	Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......		9
10	Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...		10
11	Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2024 estimated tax0	Refunded	11	0

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Part VI-A

Statements Regarding Activities

During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did

Yes

it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................

Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions

for the definition.................................

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.

Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................

Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:

(1) On the foundation. right arrow

$ (2) On foundation managers. right arrow

Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed

on foundation managers. right arrow

Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......

If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.

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....

Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........

If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................

Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........

If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.

Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:

By language in the governing instrument, or

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? ................

Yes

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..................................

Yes

Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)

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 .

Yes

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 2023 or the taxable year beginning in 2023? See the instructions for Part XIII.

If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................

Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names

and addresses. ...............................

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 .............

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.................

Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?

Yes

Website address right arrow

The books are in care of right arrow

US BANK NA Telephone no. right arrow

(888) 265-7962

Located at right arrow

60 LIVINGSTON AVESAINT PAULMN ZIP+4 right arrow

55107

Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here ......... right arrow

and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........ right arrow

16 At any time during calendar year 2023, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo

a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................

16 No

See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
country right arrow

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Part VI-B

Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required

File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.

Yes

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)

(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)

a disqualified person? ..............................

1a(2)

(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........

1a(3)

(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)

(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)

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 ..........

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........ right arrow

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 2023? .............

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)):

At the end of tax year 2023, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d

and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2023?....................

Yes

If "Yes," list the years right arrow

2022, 20, 20, 20

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.) ..............

Yes

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

Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at

any time during the year? ..............................

If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2023 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation

or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved

by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)

the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine

if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2023.) .....................

Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?

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 2023? ..

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Part VI-B

Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)

During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:

Yes

(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........

5a(1)

(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)

(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............

5a(3)

(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described

in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................

5a(4)

Yes

(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or

educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............

5a(5)

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 ........

Yes

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check ......... right arrow

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? .................

If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).

Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on

a personal benefit contract? .............................

Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....

If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.

At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....

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? .........................

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-)
JOHN A BERRYHILL	CO-TRUSTEE 1	62,515
PO BOX 5691 SANTA BARBARA,CA931505691	CO-TRUSTEE 1	62,515
US BANK N A	TRUSTEE 1	59,390
PO BOX 64193 EAGAN,MN55164	TRUSTEE 1	59,390

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 (2023)

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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 arrow

Part VIII-A

Summary of Direct Charitable Activities

List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc.	Expenses
1


2


3


4

Part VIII-B

Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)

Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2.	Amount
1


2


All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3

Total. Add lines 1 through 3......................... right arrow

Form 990-PF (2023)

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Part IX

Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)

Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes:

Average monthly fair market value of securities...................

5,450,180

Average of monthly cash balances.......................

196,198

Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................

Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................

5,646,378

Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and

1c (attach detailed explanation) .............

Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................

Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................

5,646,378

Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see

instructions) .............................

84,696

Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............

5,561,682

Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................

278,084

Part X

Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow

and do not complete this part.)

Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................

278,084

Tax on investment income for 2022 from Part V, line 5.......

1,774

Income tax for 2022. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...

Add lines 2a and 2b............................

1,774

Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............

276,310

Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................

Add lines 3 and 4............................

276,310

Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................

Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...

276,310

Part XI

Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)

Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:

Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........

248,191

Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................

Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes...............................

Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:

Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................

Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................

Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4. .......

248,191

Form 990-PF (2023)

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Part XII

Undistributed Income (see instructions)

		(a) Corpus	(b) Years prior to 2022	(c) 2022	(d) 2023
1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Part X, line 7					276,310
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2022:
a Enter amount for 2022 only.......				249,857
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20			0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2022:
a From 2018......	0
b From 2019......	0
c From 2020......	0
d From 2021......	0
e From 2022......	0
f Total of lines 3a through e ........		0
4Qualifying distributions for 2023 from Part
XI, line 4: $ 248,191
a Applied to 2022, but not more than line 2a				248,191
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 2023 distributable amount.....					0
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus		0
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2023.		0			0
(If an amount appears in column (d), the same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6Enter the net total of each column as indicated below:
a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5		0
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract line 4b from line 2b ..........			0
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed income for which a notice of deficiency has been issued, or on which the section 4942(a) tax has been previously assessed......			0
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount —see instructions ...........			0
e Undistributed income for 2022. Subtract line 4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see instructions .............				1,666
f Undistributed income for 2023. Subtract lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must be distributed in 2024 ..........					276,310
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 2018 not applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...		0
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2024. Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......		0
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2019....	0
b Excess from 2020....	0
c Excess from 2021....	0
d Excess from 2022....	0
e Excess from 2023....	0

Form 990-PF (2023)

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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 2023, enter the date of the ruling ...... right arrow

b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section 4942(j)(3) or4942(j)(5)

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) 2023	(b) 2022	(c) 2021	(d) 2020	(e) Total

b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI, line 4 for each year listed .....
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly for active conduct of exempt activities ..........
e Qualifying distributions made directly for active conduct of exempt activities. Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......
(2) Value of assets qualifying under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3 of minimum investment return shown in Part IX, line 6 for each year listed ..
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross investment income (interest, dividends, rents, payments on securities loans (section 512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....
(2) Support from general public and 5 or more exempt organizations as provided in section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....
(3) Largest amount of support from an exempt organization
(4) Gross investment income

Part XIV

Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)

1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:

aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)

bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.

2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:

Check here right arrow

if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d. See instructions

aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:

STEPHANIE EUBANKS
1486 EAST VALLEY ROAD
SANTA BARBARA,CA93108
(805) 884-8638

bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:

LETTER OF INQUIRE

cAny submission deadlines:

OCTOBER 1ST

dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:

AWARDS ARE RESTRICTED TO SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

Form 990-PF (2023)

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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)		Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
aPaid during the year
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA 3201 SAASB BUILDING PAYROLL OFFICE SANTA BARBARA,CA931060001	NONE	PC	GENERAL OPERATING	57,500
SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION OF SANTA BARBARA 2253 LAS POSITAS RD SANTA BARBARA,CA93105	NONE	PC	GENERAL OPERATING	15,000
OPERA SANTA BARBARA 1330 STATE ST STE 209 SANTA BARBARA,CA93101	NONE	PC	GENERAL OPERATING	15,000
SANTA BARBARA MARITIME MUSEUM 113 HARBOR WAY STE 190 SANTA BARBARA,CA931092344	NONE	PC	GENERAL OPERATING	15,000
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 40 SHARON DR SPRING VALLEY,NY109776029	NON	PC	GENERAL OPERATING	7,500
SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY 2559 PUESTA DEL SOL SANTA BARBARA,CA931052936	NONE	PC	GENERAL OPERATING	15,000
SANTA BARBARA BOTANIC GARDEN 1212 MISSION CANYON RD SANTA BARBARA,CA93105	NONE	PC	GENERAL OPERATING	10,000
SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART 1130 STATE STREET SANTA BARBARA,CA93101	NONE	PC	GENERAL OPERATING	15,000
COMMUNITY ARTS MUSIC ASSOCIATION 2060 ALAMEDA PADRE SERRA ST 201 SANTA BARBARA,CA93103	NONE	PC	GENERAL OPERATING	15,000
LOBERO THEATRE FOUNDATION 33 E CANON PERDIDO ST SANTA BARBARA,CA931012213	NONE	PC	GENERAL OPERATING	10,000
SANTA BARBARA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSN 1330 STATE ST SANTA BARBARA,CA93101	NONE	PC	GENERAL OPERATING	15,000
SANTA BARBARA CTR FOR THE PERFORMING ART 1214 STATE ST SANTA BARBARA,CA93101	NONE	PC	GENERAL OPERATING	15,000
SANTA BARBARA HISTORICAL MUSEUM 136 E DE LA GUERRA ST SANTA BARBARA,CA931012205	NONE	PC	GENERAL OPERATING	15,000
SANTA BARBARA TR FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATI 123 EAST CANON PERDIDO ST SANTA BARBARA,CA93101	NONE	PC	GENERAL OPERATING	15,000
Total ................................. 3a				235,000

bApproved for future payment

Total ................................. 3b

Form 990-PF (2023)

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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	(e) Related or exempt function income (See instructions.)
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	173,292
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	74,903
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory
11 Other revenue: aFEDERAL TAX REFUND			1	3,904
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) ..				252,099

13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................

252,099

(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)

Part XV-B

Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes

Line No.	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 (2023)

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Part XVI

Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations

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

Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:

(1) Cash...................................

1a(1)

(2) Other assets.................................

1a(2)

Other transactions:

(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................

1b(1)

(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................

1b(2)

(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................

1b(3)

(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................

1b(4)

(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................

1b(5)

(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................

1b(6)

Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............

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

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? ...........Yes No

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. Yes No
	Signature of officer or trustee	Date	Title

Paid Preparer Use Only	Print/Type 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 (2023)

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:
Part VI Line 7 - Tax Paid with the Original Return:	1,234

Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

- TIN:

TY 2023 AccountingFeesSchedule

Name:

GRIFFITHS G H & O J CHAR FDN

EIN:

30-6265990

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
TAX PREPARATION FEE (NON-ALLOC	1,000			1,000

- TIN:

TY 2023 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule

Name:

GRIFFITHS G H & O J CHAR FDN

EIN:

30-6265990

Name of Stock	End of Year Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
CORPORATE STOCK
00724F101 ADOBE SYS INC	11,638	35,796
007903107 ADVANCED MICRO DEVIC	21,212	61,912
02079K305 ALPHABET INC CL A	53,284	158,408
023135106 AMAZON.COM INC	93,673	134,771
026874784 AMERICAN INTERNATION	21,800	24,390
03027X100 AMERICAN TOWER CORP	24,342	34,757
031162100 AMGEN INC	23,225	32,546
032654105 ANALOG DEVICES INC	16,074	40,308
036752103 ELEVANCE HEALTH INC	17,674	39,611
037833100 APPLE INC	43,254	208,317
038222105 APPLIED MATERIALS IN	17,618	64,180
084670702 BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY I	33,364	64,555
09857L108 BOOKING HOLDINGS INC	13,080	21,283
101137107 BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CO	25,948	39,773
110122108 BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB	27,843	25,296
125896100 C M S ENERGY CORP	24,949	25,957
166764100 CHEVRON CORPORATION	29,267	41,019
17275R102 CISCO SYSTEMS INC	31,927	51,530
172967424 CITIGROUP INC	36,843	31,636
191216100 COCA COLA COMPANY	33,566	41,015
20030N101 COMCAST CORP CL A	24,486	25,959
21036P108 CONSTELLATION BRANDS	18,504	22,725
22160K105 COSTCO WHSL CORP	8,252	34,324
254687106 DISNEY WALT CO	22,041	19,683
26875P101 E O G RES INC	21,999	39,672
278865100 ECOLAB INC	13,155	19,835
285512109 ELECTRONIC ARTS INC	17,728	23,805
30303M102 FACEBOOK INC A	35,448	73,978
34959J108 FORTIVE CORP WI	14,555	19,070
38141G104 GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP	16,450	35,491
384802104 GRAINGER W W INC	21,369	44,749
416515104 HARTFORD FINANCIAL S	22,582	32,634
438516106 HONEYWELL INTERNATIO	20,251	32,295
445658107 HUNT J B TRANS SVCS	14,765	30,161
46625H100 J P MORGAN CHASE CO	42,088	78,586
517834107 LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP	21,221	18,651
532457108 ELI LILLY CO	11,876	85,689
548661107 LOWES CO INC	12,569	37,166
57636Q104 MASTERCARD INC	17,361	55,446
580135101 MCDONALDS CORP	26,967	49,517
58933Y105 MERCK AND CO INC	18,045	33,142
594918104 MICROSOFT CORP	51,216	263,228
609207105 MONDELEZ INTERNATION	15,929	26,582
666807102 NORTHROP GRUMMAN COR	22,680	38,856
67103H107 O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE	6,465	24,702
68902V107 OTIS WORLDWIDE CORP	21,545	29,346
70450Y103 PAYPAL HOLDINGS INC	22,421	16,335
718172109 PHILIP MORRIS INTL	22,487	21,262
74340W103 PROLOGIS INC	20,821	26,793
806857108 SCHLUMBERGER LTD	35,592	34,971
808513105 SCHWAB CHARLES CORP	27,959	45,546
854502101 STANLEY BLACK DECKER	10,143	10,595
872540109 TJX COMPANIES INC	8,408	21,952
872590104 T -MOBILE US INC	27,334	35,273
911312106 UNITED PARCEL SERVIC	17,202	23,585
91324P102 UNITED HEALTH GROUP	16,566	36,853
929160109 VULCAN MATERIALS CO	13,238	21,793
92939U106 WEC ENERGY GROUP INC	9,116	11,868
98138H101 WORKDAY INC	15,725	30,091
G54950103 LINDE PLC SHS	25,172	63,249
G5960L103 MEDTRONIC PLC	40,131	36,906
G6095L109 APTIV PLC	15,647	18,841
H01301128 ALCON INC	19,895	27,108

- TIN:

TY 2023 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2

Name:

GRIFFITHS G H & O J CHAR FDN

EIN:

30-6265990

Category/ Item	Listed at Cost or FMV	Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
04314H568 ARTISAN HIGH INCOME	AT COST	293,925	299,565
057071854 BAIRD AGGREGATE BOND	AT COST	176,355	177,980
06828M876 BARON EMERGING MARKE	AT COST	88,178	91,304
149498107 CAUSEWAY EMERGING MA	AT COST	88,178	87,465
256206103 DODGE COX INTERNATI	AT COST	205,030	238,623
317609253 EMERALD GROWTH INSTI	AT COST	115,353	126,264
464287226 ISHARES CORE U.S. AG	AT COST	414,928	420,721
464287655 ISHARES RUSSELL 2000	AT COST	58,880	63,224
46432F842 ISHARES CORE MSCI EA	AT COST	413,961	423,859
46434G103 ISHARES CORE MSCI EM	AT COST	175,976	181,127
524686524 CLEARBRIDGE INTERNAT	AT COST	235,128	239,812
74440B884 PGIM TOTAL RETURN BO	AT COST	215,793	181,008
808524847 SCHWAB US REIT ETF	AT COST	59,335	62,606
861728400 STONE RIDGE HY REINS	AT COST	176,355	166,725
904504479 UNDISCOVERED MGRS BE	AT COST	104,698	127,795

- TIN:

TY 2023 OtherAssetsSchedule

Name:

GRIFFITHS G H & O J CHAR FDN

EIN:

30-6265990

Description	Beginning of Year - Book Value	End of Year - Book Value	End of Year - Fair Market Value
000000000 MISCELLANEOUS ENTRY		3,595	3,595

- TIN:

TY 2023 OtherDecreasesSchedule

Name:

GRIFFITHS G H & O J CHAR FDN

EIN:

30-6265990

Description	Amount
ROC ON CY SALES	6,113
COST BASIS ADJUSTMENT	1,464

- TIN:

TY 2023 OtherExpensesSchedule

Name:

GRIFFITHS G H & O J CHAR FDN

EIN:

30-6265990

Description	Revenue and Expenses per Books	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
TAXABLE EXP - SEE FORM 4720	15,000	0		0

- TIN:

TY 2023 OtherIncomeSchedule2

Name:

GRIFFITHS G H & O J CHAR FDN

EIN:

30-6265990

Description	Revenue And Expenses Per Books	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income
FEDERAL TAX REFUND	3,904	0

- TIN:

TY 2023 OtherIncreasesSchedule

Name:

GRIFFITHS G H & O J CHAR FDN

EIN:

30-6265990

Description	Amount
MUTUAL FUND TIMING DIFFERENCE	4,364

- TIN:

TY 2023 TaxesSchedule

Name:

GRIFFITHS G H & O J CHAR FDN

EIN:

30-6265990

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
FOREIGN TAXES	2,051	2,051		0
FOREIGN TAXES ON NONQUALIFIED	1,063	1,063		0