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
SUMNER ROY KATES CHARITABLE TRUST
#0762147
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address) NUTTER MCCLENNEN FISH POB 51400
  Room/suite
City or town
BOSTON
State or province
MA
Country  
ZIP or foreign postal code
02210
A Employer identification number

81-2865402
B Telephone number (see instructions)

6174392000
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)$23,245,725J 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 54,843 54,843  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 298,709 298,709  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 693,618
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 2,834,048
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 693,618
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 1,047,170 1,047,170  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
77,564 58,173   19,391
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
7,500 5,625   1,875
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
123,668 92,751   30,917
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
24,595 0   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
13,827 12,500   125
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 247,154 169,049   52,308
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 1,010,500 1,010,500
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 ................ 1,257,654 169,049   1,062,808
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -210,484
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 878,121
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
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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............. 500 1,500 1,500
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 1,291,692 1,673,958 1,673,958
3 Accounts receivable  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts        
4 Pledges receivable  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule)  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 483,129 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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277,354 		267,094
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 7,682,204 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
7,666,521 		20,175,020
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 1,520,054 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,118,165 		1,098,550
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)        
15 Other assets (describe ) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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0 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
29,603 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
29,603
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 10,977,579 10,767,101 23,245,725
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 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........ 0 0
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 10,977,579 10,767,101
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 10,977,579 10,767,101
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 10,977,579 10,767,101
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
10,977,579
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-210,484
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3
6
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
10,767,101
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize)
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, line 29, column (b) ..
6
10,767,101
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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 500 SHS FEDEX CORP P 2020-01-24 2025-11-25
b 625 SHS FEDEX CORP P 2016-02-23 2025-11-25
c 375 SHS FEDEX CORP P 2017-02-02 2025-11-25
d 2000 SHS ZOETIS INC P 2023-09-19 2025-11-25
e 500 SHS ISHARES S&P MIDCAP 400 FUND P 2017-08-09 2025-11-25
2200 SHS PEPSI INC P 2009-03-05 2025-11-25
1600 SHS EXPEDITORS INTL WASHINGTON INC P 2022-04-01 2025-07-07
800 SHS ABBOTT LABS P 2023-07-24 2025-10-27
500 SHS ISHARES RUSSELL 2000 ETF P 2017-08-09 2025-10-27
150 SHS PARKER HANNIFIN CORP P 2019-08-28 2025-10-27
350 SHS ABBOTT LABS P 2019-08-28 2025-12-11
550 SHS ABBOTT LABS P 2019-08-28 2025-12-12
2100 SHS ABBOTT LABS P 2018-01-30 2025-12-18
100000 SHS HUBBELL INC NOTES 3.35% DUE 3/1/26 P 2017-08-09 2025-12-01
50000 SHS MARYLAND ST SER A 4% DUE 8/1/29 P 2016-02-23 2025-09-22
150000 SHS MICROSOFT CORP NOTES 3 1/8% DUE 11/3/25 P 2018-02-14 2025-11-03
150000 SHS CVS HEALTH CORP NOTES 4.1% DUE 3/25/25 P 2018-03-07 2025-03-25
150000 SHS US TREASURY NOTES 4.25% DUE 10/15/25 P 2023-05-01 2025-10-15
2000 SHS QUALCOMM INC P 2021-04-19 2025-07-14
(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 136,787   76,365 60,422
b 170,983   83,516 87,467
c 102,590   69,756 32,834
d 257,501   207,407 50,094
e 32,765   17,275 15,490
321,047   275,173 45,874
186,144   160,052 26,092
101,812   91,725 10,087
125,055   69,186 55,869
116,321   23,944 92,377
43,183   29,374 13,809
68,683   37,741 30,942
262,465   132,048 130,417
100,000   100,865 -865
50,000   54,464 -4,464
150,000   148,220 1,780
150,000   149,661 339
150,000   150,926 -926
308,712   262,732 45,980
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       60,422
b       87,467
c       32,834
d       50,094
e       15,490
      45,874
      26,092
      10,087
      55,869
      92,377
      13,809
      30,942
      130,417
      -865
      -4,464
      1,780
      339
      -926
      45,980
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 2 693,618
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 12,206
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 12,206
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 12,206
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2025 estimated tax payments and 2024 overpayment credited to 2025 6a 16,081
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 5,775
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 21,856
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 14
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 9,636
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2026 estimated tax9,636 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. $ 0(2) On foundation managers.$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
round bullet By language in the governing instrument, or
round bullet By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument? ................
6
Yes
 
7
Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
and Part XIV..................................
7
Yes
 
8a
Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
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 addressN/A
14
The books are in care ofTHOMAS P JALKUT Telephone no. (617) 439-2000

Located atNUTTER 155 SEAPORT BLVDBOSTONMA ZIP+4022102604
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)
 
No
(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
1a(5)
 
No
(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
1a(6)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
1b
 
 
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........
d
Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2025? .............
1d
 
No
2
Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
a
At the end of tax year 2025, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2025?....................
2a
 
No
If "Yes," list the years 20, 20, 20, 20
b
Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
2b
 
 
c
If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
20, 20, 20, 20
3a
Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
any time during the year? ..............................
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2025 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Form 4720, Schedule C, to determine
if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2025.).....................
3b
 
 
4a
Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
4a
 
No
b
Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2025? ..
4b
 
No
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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
THOMAS P JALKUT TRUSTEE
5.00 		0 0 0
C/O NUTTER MF 155 SEAPORT BLVD
BOSTON,MA02110
JAMES D TOBIN TRUSTEE
5.00 		0 0 0
ONE AVERY STREET UNIT 10D
BOSTON,MA02111
2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
employee benefit
plans and deferred
compensation 		(e) Expense account,
other allowances
NONE
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000................... 0
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Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)
3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right arrow0
Part VIII-A
Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
1 NONE 0
2  
3  
4  
Part VIII-B
Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
1 NONE 0
2  
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
0
Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................0
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Part IX
Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
1
Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes:
a
Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
1a
21,195,036
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
1,191,347
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c).......................
1d
22,386,383
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
22,386,383
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
335,796
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
22,050,587
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5 ................
6
1,102,529
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
1,102,529
2a
Tax on investment income for 2025 from Part V, line 5 .......
2a
12,206
b
Income tax for 2025. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
12,206
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
1,090,323
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
1,090,323
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
1,090,323
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
1,062,808
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
1b
0
2
Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes...............................
2
 
3
Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
a
Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
3a
 
b
Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
3b
 
4
Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4. .......
4
1,062,808
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 1,090,323
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2025:
a Enter amount for 2024 only....... 1,007,311
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20 0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2025:
a From 2020......  
b From 2021......  
c From 2022......  
d From 2023......  
e From 2024......  
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 0
4Qualifying distributions for 2025 from Part
XI, line 4: $ 1,062,808
a Applied to 2024, but not more than line 2a 1,007,311
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..... 55,497
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2025. 0 0
(If an amount appears in column (d), the
same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6Enter the net total of each column as
indicated below:
a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 0
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
line 4b from line 2b .......... 		0
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
income for which a notice of deficiency has
been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
tax has been previously assessed...... 		0
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
—see instructions ........... 		0
e Undistributed income for 2024. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions ............. 		0
f Undistributed income for 2025. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2026 .......... 		1,034,826
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
be required - see instructions) ....... 		0
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2020 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		0
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2026.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		0
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2021 ....  
b Excess from 2022 ....  
c Excess from 2023 ....  
d Excess from 2024 ....  
e Excess from 2025 ....  
Form 990-PF (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
Page 10
Part XIII
Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)
1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2025, enter the date of the ruling ......
 
b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
income from Part I or the minimum
investment return from Part IX for each
year listed .......... 		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
(a) 2025 (b) 2024 (c) 2023 (d) 2022
         
b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .......          
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
line 4 for each year listed ..... 		         
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
for active conduct of exempt activities .......... 		         
e Qualifying distributions made directly
for active conduct of exempt activities.
Subtract line 2d from line 2c .... 		         
3 Complete 3a, 3b, or 3c for the
alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......          
(2) Value of assets qualifying
under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)		          
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
of minimum investment return shown in
Part IX, line 6 for each year listed .. 		         
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross
investment income (interest,
dividends, rents, payments
on securities loans (section
512(a)(5)), or royalties) .... 		         
(2) Support from general public
and 5 or more exempt
organizations as provided in
section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii).... 		         
(3) Largest amount of support
from an exempt organization		          
(4) Gross investment income          
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
Check here if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, 2b, 2c, and 2d. See instructions
aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
cAny submission deadlines:
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
Form 990-PF (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
Page 11
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (continued)
3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient If recipient is an individual,
show any relationship to
any foundation manager
or substantial contributor
 Foundation
status of
recipient 		Purpose of grant or
contribution 		Amount
Name and address (home or business)
aPaid during the year

826 BOSTON

3035 WASHINGTON STREET
ROXBURY,MA02119 		N/A   GENERAL FUND 50,000

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

7272 GREENVILLE AVENUE
DALLAS,TX75231 		N/A   GENERAL FUND 5,000

AMERICAN RED CROSS

101 STATION LANDING SUITE 510
MEDFORD,MA02155 		N/A   GENERAL FUND 5,000

ANTI DEFAMATION LEAGUE

605 THIRD AVE
NEW YORK,NY10158 		N/A   GENERAL FUND 15,000

BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL

800 MEADOWS RD
BOCA RATON,FL33486 		N/A   GENERAL FUND 10,000

BOSTON CHINATOWN NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER

885 WASHINGTON ST
BOSTON,MA02111 		N/A   GENERAL FUND 5,000

BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER

ONE BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER PL
BOSTON,MA02118 		N/A   GENERAL FUND 25,000

BOYS TOWN

294 WEST EXCHANGE ST
PROVIDENCE,RI02903 		N/A   GENERAL FUND 5,000

BRIGHAM AND WOMENS HOSPITAL

75 FRANCIS STREET
BOSTON,MA02115 		N/A   GENERAL FUND 10,000

CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT DOCUMENTARY

PO BOX 95216
NEWTON,MA02495 		N/A   FOR UNITED STATES OF URVASHI 25,000

CENTER FOR IRISH SOCIETY

55 OLD BEDFORD RD
LINCOLN,MA01773 		N/A   GENERAL FUND 5,000

CENTER FOR TRANSFORMATIVE ACTION

PO BOX 760
ITHACA,NY14851 		N/A   GRANT FOR OPEN DOOR ENGLISH 10,000

CHERNOBYL CHILDRENS PROJECT INTERNATIONAL INC

NORTHPORT FINANCIAL CENTER 490 MAIN
STREET
NORTHPORT,NY11768 		N/A   GENERAL FUND 60,000

COMBINED JEWISH PHILANTHROPIES OF GREATER BOSTON

126 HIGH STREET
BOSTON,MA021102700 		N/A   GENERAL FUND 20,000

COMMUNITY SERVINGS INC

179 AMORY ST
JAMICA PLAIN,MA02130 		N/A   GENERAL FUND 20,000

CRISTO REY BOSTON HIGH SCHOOL

100 SAVIN HILL AVE
DORCHESTER,MA02125 		N/A   GENERAL FUND 15,000

DANA FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE

450 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON,MA02215 		N/A   GENERAL FUND 15,000

DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS

40 RECTOR ST 16TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10006 		N/A   FOR WORK IN GAZA 50,000

HARVARD MAGAZINE INC

7 WARE STREET
CAMBRIDGE,MA02138 		N/A   GENERAL FUND 1,500

INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE RED CROSS

801 2ND AVE
NEW YORK,NY10017 		N/A   GENERAL FUND 25,000

IRISH AMERICAN PARTNERSHIP

15 BROAD ST
BOSTON,MA02109 		    GENERAL FUND 5,000

IRISH PASTORAL CENTRE

512 GALLIVAN BLVD 1
BOSTON,MA02124 		N/A   GENERAL FUND 5,000

JESSIE'S PLACE

11 CENTRAL SQUARE
CHELMSFORD,MA01824 		N/A   GENERAL FUND 10,000

JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDRENS FOUNDATION

1430 MAIN ST
WALTHAM,MA02451 		N/A   GENERAL FUND 10,000

JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY

9901 DONNA KLEIN BLVD
BOCA RATON,FL33428 		N/A   GENERAL FUND 5,000

LA COLABORATIVA INC

318 BROADWAY
CHELSEA,MA02150 		N/A   GENERAL FUND 10,000

MASSACHUSETTS BREAST CANCER COALITION

PO BOX 202
FRANKLIN,MA02038 		N/A   GENERAL FUND 5,000

MAYA MIDWIFERY INTERNATIONAL INC

124 BOSTON AVE 2
SOMERVILLE,MA02144 		    GENERAL FUND 10,000

MORGAN MEMORIAL GOODWILL INDUSTRIES

1010 HARRISON AVE
BOSTON,MA02119 		N/A   GENERAL FUND 5,000

MOUNT VERNON LADIES' ASSOCIATION

3200 MOUNT VERNON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY
MOUNT VERNON,VA22121 		N/A   GENERAL FUND 1,000

MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS BOSTON

465 HUNTINGTON AVE
BOSTON,MA02115 		N/A   GENERAL FUND 15,000

MUSEUM OF SCIENCE BOSTON

1 SCIENCE PARK
BOSTON,MA02114 		N/A   GENERAL FUND 15,000

NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM

1 CENTRAL WHARF
BOSTON,MA02110 		N/A   FOR GENERAL PURPOSE 25,000

NEW ENGLAND BAPTIST HOSPITAL

125 PARKER HILL AVE
BOSTON,MA02120 		N/A   GENERAL FUND 10,000

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

50 WEST 4TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY10012 		N/A   FBO NYU DAILY GIFT ACCOUNT FOR PHILIP SEYMOUR HOFFMAN SCHOLARSHIP (T3086) 100,000

PERKINS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND

175 NORTH BEACON STREET
WATERTOWN,MA02472 		N/A   GENERAL FUND 30,000

PHILLIPS ACADEMY

180 MAIN STREET
ANDOVER,MA01810 		N/A   FOR INSTALLMENTS OF CHARITABLE PLEDGE AGREMENT W/ANDOVER/PHILIPS ACADEMY DATED 12/4/23 100,000

REVOLUTIONARY SPACES INC

310 WASHINGTON ST
BOSTON,MA02109 		N/A   GENERAL FUND 50,000

ROSIES PLACE

889 HARRISON AVE
BOSTON,MA02118 		N/A   GENERAL FUND 25,000

ROUNDUP RIVER RANCH

8333 COLORADO RIVER RD
GYPSUM,CO81637 		N/A   GENERAL FUND 10,000

SAVE THE CHILDREN

501 KINGS HIGHWAY EAST SUITE 400
FAIRFIELD,CT06825 		N/A   GENERAL FUND 15,000

ST FRANCIS HOUSE

39 BOYLSTON ST
BOSTON,MA02116 		N/A   GENERAL FUND 25,000

TEMPLE OHABEI SHALOM

1187 BEACON STREET
BROOKLINE,MA02446 		N/A   GENERAL FUND 10,000

THE COOLIDGE CORNER THEATRE FOUNDATION

290 HARVARD AVE
BROOKLINE,MA02446 		N/A   GENERAL FUND 10,000

THE EIRE SOCIETY OF BOSTON

105 BEECH STREET
BELMOST,MA02478 		N/A   GENERAL FUND 5,000

THE GREATER BOSTON FOOD BANK

70 S BAY AVE
BOSTON,MA02118 		N/A   GENERAL FUND 30,000

THE PENN STATE FUND FOR COMMUNICATIONS

201 CARNEGIE BUILDING
UNIVERSITY PARK,PA16802 		N/A   FOR INTERCEPTOR DOCUMENTARY 10,000

THE SALVATION ARMY

25 SHAWMUT ROAD
CANTON,MA02021 		N/A   GENERAL FUND 25,000

UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO SCHOOL OF NURSING

3435 MAIN ST
BUFFALO,NY14214 		N/A   TO SUPPORT WORK OF EMILY BARR 40,000

WIKIMEDIA FOUNDATION

1 MONTGOMERY ST
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104 		N/A   GENERAL FUND 3,000

WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN INC

PO BOX 96538
WASHINGTON,DC20090 		N/A   FOR WORK IN GAZA 15,000
Total ................................. 3a 1,010,500
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. 3b 0
Form 990-PF (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
Page 12
Part XV-A
Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
Related or exempt
function income
(See instructions.)
1Program service revenue: (a)
Business code 		(b)
Amount 		(c)
Exclusion code 		(d)
Amount
a
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies          
2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
investments ........... 		    14 54,843  
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 298,709  
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 ............ 		    18 693,618  
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
11 Other revenue:
a
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) .. 0 1,047,170 0
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
1,047,170
(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
Part XV-B
Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
Line No.
DownArrow 		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to
the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
instructions.)
Form 990-PF (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
Page 13
Part XVI
Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
1
Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
Yes
No
a
Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
(1) Cash...................................
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Other assets.................................
1a(2)
 
No
b
Other transactions:
(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
1b(1)
 
No
(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
1b(2)
 
No
(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
1b(3)
 
No
(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
1b(4)
 
No
(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
1b(5)
 
No
(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
1b(6)
 
No
c
Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
1c
 
No
d
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
(a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
2a
Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
b
If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
Sign Here
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
May the IRS discuss this return
with the preparer shown below?
See instructions.
Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
Paid Preparer Use Only Preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date Check if self-
employed 		PTIN
Firm's name
Firm's EIN
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