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
BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN CORP TRUST
U/W ELLA REUSSNER
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address) CO FTCI - ONE MADISON AVE STE 200
  Room/suite
City or town
NEW YORK
State or province
NY
Country  
ZIP or foreign postal code
10010
A Employer identification number

13-6128729
B Telephone number (see instructions)

2126323000
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)$3,216,840J 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... 59,767 59,767  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 86,374
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 422,171
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 86,374
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
82 82  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 146,223 146,223  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 32,677 16,338   16,339
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
2,550 0   2,550
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
10 10   0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
4,191 285   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
420 0   420
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 39,848 16,633   19,309
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 140,129 140,129
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 ................ 179,977 16,633   159,438
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -33,754
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 129,590
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............. 200 50,161 50,161
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 93,515 183,439 183,439
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)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 777,696 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
667,966 		2,386,128
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 650,733 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
586,441 		597,112
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 )      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 1,522,144 1,488,007 3,216,840
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........ 1,512,832 1,479,078
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 9,312 8,929
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 1,522,144 1,488,007
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 1,522,144 1,488,007
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
1,522,144
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-33,754
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize)
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
1,488,390
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
5
383
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, line 29, column (b) ..
6
1,488,007
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 HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC P 2001-12-26 2025-02-05
b MERCK & CO. INC. P 2000-09-14 2025-02-05
c MERCK & CO. INC. P 2001-12-26 2025-02-05
d MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INC P 2024-10-03 2025-02-05
e NIKE INC -CL B P 2014-12-31 2025-02-05
NVIDIA CORP P 2018-05-24 2025-02-05
NVIDIA CORP P 2018-12-18 2025-02-05
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER P 2024-09-19 2025-04-01
ELECTRONIC ARTS INC P 2018-12-18 2025-04-01
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC P 2001-12-26 2025-04-01
AES CORP P 2024-08-01 2025-07-21
AES CORP P 2024-08-01 2025-07-21
SLB LTD P 2024-07-17 2025-07-23
SLB LTD P 2024-07-17 2025-07-23
UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC P 2024-08-08 2025-07-23
EATON VANCE ATL CAP SMID-R6 P 2024-07-18 2025-12-04
FRANKLIN US GOVERNMENT-ADV P 2021-08-05 2025-12-09
FRANKLIN US GOVERNMENT-ADV P 2022-10-28 2025-12-09
FRANKLIN US GOVERNMENT-ADV P 2020-07-30 2025-12-09
NVIDIA CORP P 2018-12-18 2025-12-09
T-MOBILE US INC P 2025-08-18 2025-12-18
AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS INC P 2024-10-03 2025-12-23
AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS INC P 2024-10-03 2025-12-23
CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS P    
(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 32,096   4,619 27,477
b 26,803   18,483 8,320
c 17,869   10,880 6,989
d 9,388   13,875 -4,487
e 27,815   17,819 9,996
20,255   1,025 19,230
4,910   149 4,761
6,488   6,106 382
18,765   10,592 8,173
28,390   4,300 24,090
192   248 -56
9,064   11,731 -2,667
3,343   4,624 -1,281
5,456   7,545 -2,089
7,174   14,157 -6,983
27,807   29,390 -1,583
31,922   36,800 -4,878
24,138   23,438 700
83,179   98,946 -15,767
18,469   372 18,097
5,023   6,388 -1,365
8,294   9,731 -1,437
3,903   4,579 -676
1,428     1,428
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       27,477
b       8,320
c       6,989
d       -4,487
e       9,996
      19,230
      4,761
      382
      8,173
      24,090
      -56
      -2,667
      -1,281
      -2,089
      -6,983
      -1,583
      -4,878
      700
      -15,767
      18,097
      -1,365
      -1,437
      -676
      1,428
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 86,374
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 1,801
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 1,801
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 1,801
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2025 estimated tax payments and 2024 overpayment credited to 2025 6a 2,640
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 2,640
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... 10 839
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2026 estimated tax839 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)
NY
b
If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
8b
Yes
 
9
Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2025 or the taxable year beginning in 2025? See the instructions for Part XIII.
If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
9
 
No
10
Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
and addresses. ...............................
10
 
No
11
At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
11
 
No
12
Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
12
 
No
13
Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
13
Yes
 
Website addressN/A
14
The books are in care ofFIDUCIARY TRUST COMPANY INT'L Telephone no. (212) 632-3000

Located atONE MADISON AVE STE 2000NEW YORKNY ZIP+410010
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
FIDUCIARY TRUST CO INT'L TRUSTEE
10.00 		32,677 0 0
ONE MADISON AVE STE 2000
NEW YORK,NY10010
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  
2  
3  
4  
Part VIII-B
Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
1  
2  
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3  
Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................0
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Part IX
Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
1
Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes:
a
Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
1a
2,895,460
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
156,804
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c).......................
1d
3,052,264
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
3,052,264
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
45,784
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
3,006,480
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5 ................
6
150,324
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
150,324
2a
Tax on investment income for 2025 from Part V, line 5 .......
2a
1,801
b
Income tax for 2025. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
1,801
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
148,523
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
148,523
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
148,523
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
159,438
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
159,438
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 7 148,523
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...... 9,484
b From 2021...... 16,761
c From 2022...... 48,104
d From 2023...... 9,261
e From 2024...... 6,953
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 90,563
4Qualifying distributions for 2025 from Part
XI, line 4: $ 159,438
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..... 148,523
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 10,915
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 5 101,478
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) ... 		9,484
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2026.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		91,994
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2021 .... 16,761
b Excess from 2022 .... 48,104
c Excess from 2023 .... 9,261
d Excess from 2024 .... 6,953
e Excess from 2025 .... 10,915
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

BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN CORP

1000 WASHINGTON AVENUE
BROOKLYN,NY11225 		NONE   GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSES 140,129
Total ................................. 3a 140,129
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 ........... 		         
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 59,767  
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 .....     18 82  
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory ............ 		    18 86,374  
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) .. 0 146,223 0
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
146,223
(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
Part XV-B
Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
Line No.
DownArrow 		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to
the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
instructions.)
Form 990-PF (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
Page 13
Part XVI
Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
1
Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
Yes
No
a
Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
(1) Cash...................................
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Other assets.................................
1a(2)
 
No
b
Other transactions:
(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
1b(1)
 
No
(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
1b(2)
 
No
(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
1b(3)
 
No
(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
1b(4)
 
No
(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
1b(5)
 
No
(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
1b(6)
 
No
c
Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
1c
 
No
d
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
(a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
2a
Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
b
If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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TY 2025 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN CORP TRUST
 
U/W ELLA REUSSNER
EIN:
13-6128729
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
TAX PREPARATION FEE 2,550 0   2,550

TY 2025 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
Name:
BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN CORP TRUST
 
U/W ELLA REUSSNER
EIN:
13-6128729
Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
FRK LIBERTY SHORT DURATION US GOVT ETF 2255 SHS 213,025 205,228
ISHARES 5-10 INV GRADE 5525 SHS 278,525 297,687
ISHARES 20+ YEAR TREASURY BOND 31,356 30,942
ISHARES 3-7 YEAR TREASURY BOND 63,535 63,255

TY 2025 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
Name:
BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN CORP TRUST
 
U/W ELLA REUSSNER
EIN:
13-6128729
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
ABBOTT LABORATORIES 490 SHS 22,225 61,392
LOWE'S COS INC 250 SHS 16,924 60,290
MCDONALD'S CORP 60 SHS 11,004 18,338
META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A 25 SHS 12,782 16,502
MICROSOFT CORP 283 SHS 11,517 136,864
MORGAN STANLEY 150 SHS 14,149 26,630
NEXTERA ENERGY INC 640 SHS 18,253 51,379
NVIDIA CORP 275 SHS 6,914 346,890
O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC 10 SHS 11,195 13,682
LAM RESEARCH CORP 600 SHS 12,172 102,708
PEPSICO INC 325 SHS 30,891 46,644
QUANTA SERVICES INC 55 SHS 14,416 23,213
REPUBLIC SERVICES INC 75 SHS 14,417 15,895
S&P GLOBAL INC 25 SHS 12,868 13,065
SALESFORCE.COM INC 264 SHS 15,078 69,936
SERVICENOW INC 80 SHS 13,939 61,276
STRYKER CORP 65 SHS 11,479 22,845
SYNOPSYS INC 10 SHS 5,258 4,697
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC 90 SHS 14,014 15,614
TJX COS INC NEW 400 SHS 13,745 61,444
PROCTER & GAMBLE CO 335 SHS 3,444 48,009
J P MORGAN CHASE & CO 375 SHS 23,560 120,833
ISHARES CORE MSCI EMERGING MARKETS 31,152 44,365
CONOCOPHILLIPS 135 SHS 14,595 12,637
ALPHABET INC CLASS C 550 SHS 5,279 156,900
AMAZON.COM INC 450 SHS 12,825 103,869
AMERICAN TOWER CORP 65 SHS 14,446 11,412
APPLE INC 675 SHS 5,838 183,505
ARTHUR J GALLAGHER & CO 50 SHS 14,283 12,940
ASTRAZENECA PLC SPONS ADR 270 SHS 11,252 24,821
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC 200 SHS 29,257 100,530
BLACKROCK INC 50 SHS 17,454 53,517
CHEVRON CORP 90 SHS 13,721 13,717
WALMART INC 210 SHS 14,204 23,396
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP 15 SHS 12,191 12,935
DANAHER CORP 55 SHS 14,812 12,591
DODGE & COX INTL STOCK FD 857.1 SHS 34,174 56,434
DOVER CORP 65 SHS 11,405 12,691
EATON CORP PLC 50 SHS 14,413 15,925
ECOLAB INC 100 SHS 11,801 26,252
IQVIA HOLDINGS INC 10,319 33,812
VISA INC CL A 200 SHS 3,805 70,142
ISHARES CORE S&P SMALL CAP E 30,895 31,247
MATTHEWS JAPAN FUND-INST 29,601 34,344

TY 2025 OtherDecreasesSchedule
Name:
BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN CORP TRUST
 
U/W ELLA REUSSNER
EIN:
13-6128729
Description Amount
MUTUAL FUND CASH ADJUSTMENT 382
ROUNDING ADJUSTMENT 1


TY 2025 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN CORP TRUST
 
U/W ELLA REUSSNER
EIN:
13-6128729
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
NY LAW JOURNAL 170 0   170
NYS FILING FEE 250 0   250


TY 2025 OtherIncomeSchedule2
Name:
BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN CORP TRUST
 
U/W ELLA REUSSNER
EIN:
13-6128729
Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
CITIBANK ADR FX SETTLEMENT CLASS ACTION PROCEEDS 2 2 2
MCKESSON CLASS ACTION PROCEEDS 80 80 80


TY 2025 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN CORP TRUST
 
U/W ELLA REUSSNER
EIN:
13-6128729
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ADR FEES 10 10   0


TY 2025 TaxesSchedule
Name:
BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN CORP TRUST
 
U/W ELLA REUSSNER
EIN:
13-6128729
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
FOREIGN TAXES 285 285   0
FEDERAL ESTIMATE PAYMENTS 2,640 0   0
FEDERAL TAX PRIOR YEAR BALANCE DUE 1,266 0   0