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
Nessel Family Foundation Inc
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address) 134 East Avenue
  Room/suite
City or town
Norwalk
State or province
CT
Country  
ZIP or foreign postal code
06851
A Employer identification number

06-1596433
B Telephone number (see instructions)

2032277470
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)$6,165,278J 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 5,629 5,629  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 171,966 171,966  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 459,858
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 1,939,810
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 459,858
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
2,500 2,500  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 639,953 639,953  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
6,200 3,100   3,100
b Accounting fees (attach schedule).......        
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
29,278 29,278   0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
2,723 593   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 533 0   0
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule).......        
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 38,734 32,971   3,100
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 877,000 877,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 ................ 915,734 32,971   880,100
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -275,781
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 606,982
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X 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............. 3,932 3,906 3,906
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 57,710 286,972 286,972
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) 107,505 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
49,858 		50,968
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 2,037,395 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
2,172,441 		4,268,293
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 2,061,102 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,466,630 		1,451,663
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 83,976 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
96,032 		103,476
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) 4,351,620 4,075,839 6,165,278
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 4,351,620 4,075,839
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 4,351,620 4,075,839
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 4,351,620 4,075,839
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
4,351,620
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-275,781
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize)
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
4,075,839
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
4,075,839
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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 Schwab ST Covered GL      
b Schwab LT Covered GL      
c Amentum Hldgs Inc Equity - Frac Share     2025-05-30
d Capital Gains Dividends P    
e
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 368,965   360,270 8,695
b 1,569,577   1,119,682 449,895
c 3     3
d 1,265     1,265
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       8,695
b       449,895
c       3
d       1,265
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 459,858
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 8,437
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 8,437
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 8,437
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2025 estimated tax payments and 2024 overpayment credited to 2025 6a 4,440
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 4,440
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 3,997
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid... 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2026 estimated tax   Refunded 11  
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)
CT
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 ofDavid L Godfrey Telephone no. (203) 227-7470

Located at134 East AvenueNorwalkCT ZIP+406851
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
David L Nessel President
0.50 		0 0 0
25 Rock Major Road
Fairfield,CT06430
Judy Nessel Director
0.50 		0 0 0
25 Rock Major Road
Fairfield,CT06430
David L Godfrey Secretary
0.50 		0 0 0
134 East Avenue
Norwalk,CT06851
Paul Nessel Director
0.50 		0 0 0
18 Wilton Woods Road
Wilton,CT06897
Anna Nessel Director
0.50 		0 0 0
18 Wilton Woods Road
Wilton,CT06897
Sawyer Nessel Director
0.50 		0 0 0
18 Wilton Woods Road
Wilton,CT06897
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
6,301,913
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
129,474
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c).......................
1d
6,431,387
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
6,431,387
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
96,471
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
6,334,916
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5 ................
6
316,746
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
316,746
2a
Tax on investment income for 2025 from Part V, line 5 .......
2a
8,437
b
Income tax for 2025. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
8,437
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
308,309
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
308,309
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
308,309
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
880,100
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
880,100
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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 7 308,309
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...... 61,775
b From 2021...... 44,137
c From 2022...... 37,738
d From 2023...... 256,200
e From 2024...... 98,650
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 498,500
4Qualifying distributions for 2025 from Part
XI, line 4: $ 880,100
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..... 308,309
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 571,791
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2025. 0 0
(If an amount appears in column (d), the
same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6Enter the net total of each column as
indicated below:
a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 1,070,291
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) ... 		61,775
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2026.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		1,008,516
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2021 .... 44,137
b Excess from 2022 .... 37,738
c Excess from 2023 .... 256,200
d Excess from 2024 .... 98,650
e Excess from 2025 .... 571,791
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

Americares Foundation

88 Hamilton Ave
Stamford,CT06906 		None   2025 Emergency Support 20,000

Applied Behaviorial Rehabilitation Institute dba Home For the Brave

655 Park Avenue
Bridgeport,CT06604 		None   General 10,000

Bridgeport Hospital Foundation

267 Grant St
Bridgeport,CT06610 		None   General Support and Cardiac Facility Remodeling 35,000

Bridgeport Ladies Charitable Society

427 Center Rd
Easton,CT06612 		None   General 5,000

Bridgeport Rescue Mission

PO Box 9057
Bridgeport,CT066019057 		None   General 7,500

Center for Family Justice

753 Fairfield Ave
Bridgeport,CT06604 		None   General 30,000

Connecticut Challenge & Mission Inc

250 Pequot Avenue
Southport,CT06890 		None   General 5,000

Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles

840 Echo Park Avenue
Los Angeles,CA90026 		None   Emergency Support for Fire Relief 10,000

Everytown

PO Box 3886
New York,NY10163 		None   General 10,000

Fairfield Woods Middle School PTSA

1115 Fairfield Woods Road
Fairfield,CT06824 		None   Scholarships for Outdoor Adventure Club 5,000

Friends of The Norwalk River Valley Trail Inc

PO Box 174
Georgetown,CT06829 		None   General 2,500

Horizons at GFA

35 Beachside Avenue
PO Box Greens Farm,CT06838 		None   General 20,000

IRIS Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services

235 Nicoll Street 2nd Floor
New Haven,CT06511 		None   General 10,000

Jerusalem Peacebuilders

PO Box 3071
Milford,CT06460 		None   General 5,000

Mercy Learning Center

637 Park Ave
Bridgeport,CT06604 		None   General 10,000

Mill River Wetland Committee

476 Old Mill Road
Fairfield,CT06824 		None   General 2,000

My Sisters' Place

3 Barker Ave
White Plains,NY10601 		None   General 2,500

Norma F Pfriem Breast Care Center

267 Grant St
Bridgeport,CT06610 		None   General 10,000

Norwalk Hospital Foundation

34 Maple Street
Norwalk,CT06856 		None   General 30,000

Nourish Bridgeport Inc

2200 North Avenue
Bridgeport,CT06604 		None   General 10,000

Operation Hope Inc

636 Old Post Road
Fairfield,CT06824 		None   General 5,000

Planned Parenthood of Southern New England

345 Whitney Ave
New Haven,CT06511 		None   General 5,000

Prospector Theater

25 Prospect Street
Ridgefield,CT06877 		None   General 7,500

Roger Ludlowe Middle School PTA

689 Unquowa Road
Fairfield,CT06824 		None   Scholarships 5,000

Thrive Cooperative Center for Wellness

1087 Broad Street
Bridgeport,CT06604 		None   General 100,000

Tomlinson Middle School PTSA

200 Unquowa Road
Fairfield,CT06824 		None   Counselors Discretionary Fund 5,000

Trinity Episcopal Church

651 Pequot Ave
Southport,CT06890 		None   Funding for New Organ 500,000

Wholesome Wave LLC

PO Box 3968
Bridgeport,CT06605 		None   General 2,500

Wilton High School

395 Danbury Rd
Wilton,CT06897 		None   Community Steps/Support Center 7,500
Total ................................. 3a 877,000
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. 3b 0
Form 990-PF (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
Page 12
Part XV-A
Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
Related or exempt
function income
(See instructions.)
1Program service revenue: (a)
Business code 		(b)
Amount 		(c)
Exclusion code 		(d)
Amount
a
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies          
2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
investments ........... 		    14 5,629  
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 171,966  
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 .....     14 2,500  
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory ............ 		    18 459,858  
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) .. 0 639,953 0
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
639,953
(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 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
Name:
Nessel Family Foundation Inc
EIN:
06-1596433
Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
American Electric Power 5.2% Bond 01/15/29 49,960 51,489
Ashland Inc 6.50% bonds due 6/30/29 126,515 126,547
Black Hills Corp 3.95% due 1/15/26 74,193 74,990
Black Hills Corp 6.15% due 5/31/34 53,612 53,561
Central Garden 5.125% bonds due 2/1/28 158,603 149,625
Delta Air Lines 3.75% bonds due 10/28/29 28,084 29,261
Ford Motor Co 4.00% due 6/20/27 15,075 14,644
Ford Motor Co 4.00% due 8/20/27 12,108 11,685
Ford Motor Co 4.05% due 6/20/27 25,150 24,424
Hillenbrand Inc 6.25% bonds due 2/15/29 75,778 76,500
Hilton Domestic 4.875% bonds due 1/15/30 59,520 60,000
Huntington Inga 4.2% bonds due 05/01/30 22,102 24,714
Huntington Inga 5.353% bonds due 1/15/30 50,767 51,529
Ipalco Enterprise 4.25% bonds due 5/1/30 69,134 73,509
Murphy Oil USA 5.625% bondsdue 5/1/27 24,968 24,938
Olin Corp 5.625% bonds due 8/01/29 99,975 100,376
Scotts Miracle 5.25% bonds due 12/15/26 53,425 50,000
Scotts Miracle Gro 4.5% bonds due 10/15/29 51,048 49,063
Service Corp Intl 5.75% bonds due 10/15/2032 25,495 25,406
Service Corp Intl 7.5% 4/1/2027 65,820 60,991
Teleflex Inc 4.625% bonds due 11/15/27 105,561 99,500
Treehouse Foods Inc 4.00% bonds due 9/1/28 101,237 99,500
Tuscon Electric 3.25% bonds due 5/15/32 21,738 23,262
Tuscon Electric 5.20% bonds due 9/15/34 75,842 76,149
United Rentals 4.875% bonds due 1/15/28 20,920 20,000

TY 2025 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
Name:
Nessel Family Foundation Inc
EIN:
06-1596433
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
Align Technology Inc - 350 sh 62,223 54,652
Allstate Corp 7.375% PFD - 4000 sh 105,467 105,240
Alphabet Inc Cl A - 685 sh 61,396 214,405
Amazon.Com inc - 830 sh 29,457 191,581
Apple Inc - 700 sh 819 190,302
ASML Hldg NV ADR - 60 sh 42,378 64,192
AT & T Inc 5% Pfd Ser A - 4000 sh 101,193 80,560
Bank of NY Va 6.15% Pfd Ser K -4000 sh 101,986 102,600
Booking Holdings Inc - 37 sh 49,026 198,147
Brookfield Infrastructure Ptrd LP - 2000 units 33,360 32,760
Brookfield Renewable Corp - 1500 sh 56,226 57,510
Charles Schwab 5.95% PFD - 4000 sh 99,120 100,000
Chewy Inc - 2500 sh 64,500 82,625
Deere & Co - 375 sh 32,813 174,589
Digital Real 5.85% Pfd Ser K - 3000 sh 78,910 71,610
Docusign Inc - 500 sh 60,992 34,200
Duke Energy 5.75% Pfd - 2000 sh 48,184 49,940
Ecolab Inc - 250 sh 45,511 65,630
Edwards LifeScience - 600 sh 29,544 51,150
Intuitive Surgical Inc - 135 sh 21,185 76,459
Iqvia Holdings Inc - 650 sh 42,290 146,516
Jacobs Solutions Inc - 775 sh 52,753 102,656
JPMorgan Chase 5.75% Pfd Ser D - 3000 sh 75,945 74,760
Meta Platforms Inc. - 240 sh 18,613 158,422
Metlife Inc 5.625% Pfd Ser E - 1000 sh 23,309 23,750
Microsoft Corp - 150 sh 61,922 72,543
Nike Inc Class B - 750 sh 39,018 47,782
Nvidia Corp - 300 sh 33,050 55,950
Palo Alto Networks - 550 sh 12,790 101,310
Penumbra Inc. - 200 sh 38,107 62,182
Pepsico Inc - 600 sh 45,931 86,112
Quanta Svcs Inc - 400 sh 13,423 168,824
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc - 145 sh 57,083 111,921
Resmed Inc - 425 sh 21,190 102,370
Snowflake Inc - 600 sh 87,471 131,616
Starbucks Corp - 875 sh 48,617 73,684
The Hartford Fin 6% Pfd Ser G - 4000 sh 99,472 100,120
Uber Technologies Inc - 1950 sh 56,084 159,334
Veeva Systems Inc - 300 sh 25,104 66,969
Visa Inc - 575 sh 7,435 201,658
Walt Disney Co - 1000 sh 99,469 113,770
Xylem, Inc. - 400 sh 48,991 54,472
Zebra Technologies Cl A - 220 sh 40,084 53,420

TY 2025 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
Name:
Nessel Family Foundation Inc
EIN:
06-1596433
US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

0
US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

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


49,858
State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


50,968


TY 2025 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
Name:
Nessel Family Foundation Inc
EIN:
06-1596433
Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
Alexandria Real Estate E REIT - 500 sh AT COST 51,498 24,470
American Tower Corp - -450 Sh AT COST 44,534 79,006

TY 2025 LegalFeesSchedule
Name:
Nessel Family Foundation Inc
EIN:
06-1596433
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
Gunn Godfrey & Allison 6,200 3,100   3,100


TY 2025 OtherIncomeSchedule2
Name:
Nessel Family Foundation Inc
EIN:
06-1596433
Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
K1 Income - Guaranteed Pmt 2,500 2,500 2,500


TY 2025 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
Nessel Family Foundation Inc
EIN:
06-1596433
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
Investment Mgmt Fees 29,278 29,278   0


TY 2025 TaxesSchedule
Name:
Nessel Family Foundation Inc
EIN:
06-1596433
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
Federal Excise Taxes 2,130 0   0
Foreign Taxes 593 593   0