Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2021, or tax year beginning 01-01-2021 , and ending 12-31-2021
Name of foundation
ADELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)300 FIRST AVE
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
NEEDHAM, MA02494
A Employer identification number

04-7024330
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(781) 972-5950
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ...
bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$5,626,414
J Accounting method:
MODIFIED CASH
(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) 49,822,227
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities...      
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10  
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a  
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 0
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........ 49,822,227 0 0
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0 0 0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... 59,454 0 0 59,454
b Accounting fees (attach schedule).......        
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... 3,140 0 0 3,140
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... 1,000 0 0 1,000
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 1,331 0 862
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 1,363 0 0 1,363
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... 590,572 0 0 590,572
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 656,860 0 862 655,529
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 78,938,686 78,938,686
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 79,595,546 0 862 79,594,215
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -29,773,319
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 0
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2021)
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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............. 35,397,145 5,375,157 5,375,157
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........      
3 Accounts receivable bullet250,000
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet     250,000 250,000
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
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) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
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).......      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet7,012
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet5,755 2,588 1,257 1,257
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 35,399,733 5,626,414 5,626,414
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 bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 0 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions........... 35,399,733 5,626,414
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 35,399,733 5,626,414
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 35,399,733 5,626,414
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
35,399,733
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-29,773,319
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
5,626,414
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
5,626,414
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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.)
1a
b
c
d
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
b
c
d
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
b
c
d
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  
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  
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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 Bullet 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)
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 0
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 0
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2021 estimated tax payments and 2020 overpayment credited to 2021 6a 0
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 0
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.......Bullet 9 0
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2022 estimated taxBullet   RefundedBullet 11  
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. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 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)
bulletMA, NV
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
 
No
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 2021 or the taxable year beginning in 2021? 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
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Part VI-A
Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
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
Yes
 
13
Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
13
Yes
 
Website addressbulletWWW.ADELSONFOUNDATION.ORG
14
The books are in care ofbulletJOHN CARR Telephone no.bullet (702) 791-9400

Located atbullet410 S RAMPART BLVD SUITE 440LAS VEGASNV ZIP+4bullet89145
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........bullet
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
15
 
16 At any time during calendar year 2021, 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 bullet
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)
Yes
 
(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)
Yes
 
(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
1a(4)
Yes
 
(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
1a(5)
 
No
(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
1a(6)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
1b
 
No
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........bullet
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 2021? .............
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 2021, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2021?....................
2a
 
No
If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 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.
bullet20, 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 2021 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2021.) .....................
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 2021? ..
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)
Yes
 
(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
5a(5)
 
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
Yes
 
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........bullet
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
Yes
 
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
DR MIRIAM ADELSON TRUSTEE
1.00
0 0 0
410 S RAMPART BLVD SUITE 440
LAS VEGAS,NV89145
SHELDON G ADELSON DEC 11121 TRUSTEE
1.00
0 0 0
410 S RAMPART BLVD SUITE 440
LAS VEGAS,NV89145
MICHAEL BOHNEN PRESIDENT
30.00
0 0 0
300 1ST AVENUE
NEEDHAM,MA02494
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...................bullet 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
INTERFACE OPERATIONS LLC ACCT, IT & MGMT INCL PRES. COMP & BNFTS 482,738
410 S RAMPART BLVD SUITE 440
LAS VEGAS,NV89145
ADELSON MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT 52,757
410 S RAMPART BLVD SUITE 440
LAS VEGAS,NV89145
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
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.........................bullet0
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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
0
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
7,581,741
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
7,581,741
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
7,581,741
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
113,726
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
7,468,015
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
373,401
Part X
Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
1
Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................
1
373,401
2a
Tax on investment income for 2021 from Part V, line 5.......
2a
 
b
Income tax for 2021. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
0
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
373,401
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
373,401
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
373,401
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, column (d), line 26 ..........
1a
79,594,215
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
79,594,215
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Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus
(b)
Years prior to 2020
(c)
2020
(d)
2021
1 Distributable amount for 2021 from Part X, line 7 373,401
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2021:
a Enter amount for 2020 only....... 0
b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021:
a From 2016...... 121,329,857
b From 2017...... 89,653,025
c From 2018...... 116,239,911
d From 2019...... 117,211,353
e From 2020...... 99,151,576
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 543,585,722
4Qualifying distributions for 2021 from Part
XI, line 4: bullet$ 79,594,215
a Applied to 2020, 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 2021 distributable amount..... 373,401
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 79,220,814
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2021. 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 5 622,806,536
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 2019. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions .............
0
f Undistributed income for 2021. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2022 ..........
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 2016 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...
121,329,857
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2022.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
501,476,679
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2017.... 89,653,025
b Excess from 2018.... 116,239,911
c Excess from 2019.... 117,211,353
d Excess from 2020.... 99,151,576
e Excess from 2021.... 79,220,814
Form 990-PF (2021)
Form 990-PF (2021)
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 2021, enter the date of the ruling ...... bullet
 
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) 2021 (b) 2020 (c) 2019 (d) 2018
         
b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........          
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
line 4 for each year listed .....
         
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
for active conduct of exempt activities ..........
         
e Qualifying distributions made directly
for active conduct of exempt activities.
Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....
         
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......          
(2) Value of assets qualifying
under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)
         
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
of minimum investment return shown in
Part IX, line 6 for each year listed ..
         
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross
investment income (interest,
dividends, rents, payments
on securities loans (section
512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....
         
(2) Support from general public
and 5 or more exempt
organizations as provided in
section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....
         
(3) Largest amount of support
from an exempt organization
         
(4) Gross investment income          
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
DR MIRIAM ADELSON
SHELDON G ADELSON DEC 11121
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 bullet
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 (2021)
Form 990-PF (2021)
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

ADELSON CAMPUS FOR JEWISH LIFE

410 S RAMPART BLVD
LAS VEGAS,NV89145
  PF GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 30,000

ADELSON EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE

9700 HILLPOINTE RD
LAS VEGAS,NV89134
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 4,100,000

AHA FOUNDATION

30 7TH AVENUE SUITE 236
NEW YORK,NY10011
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 36,000

AMERICA-ISRAEL FRIENDSHIP LEAGUE

1460 BROADWAY 6030
NEW YORK,NY10036
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 50,000

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF OPIOD DEPENDENCE

24 VARICK ST 4TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10014
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 40,000

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF BAT SHEVA DANCE

1201 BROADWAY SUITE 611
NEW YORK,NY10001
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 10,000

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF IDC

116 EAST 116TH ST 11TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10003
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 1,000,000

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF ITIM INC

5508 HUNTINGTON PKWY
BETHESDA,MD20814
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 18,000

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF LUBAVITCH

2110 LEROY PLACE NW
WASHINGTON,DC20008
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 30,000

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADOM

352 7TH AVE
NEW YORK,NY10001
  PC GENERAL CHARIBABLE PURPOSES 1,550,000

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF UNITED JEWISH APPEAL

200 JEFFERSON PARK STE 400
WHIPPANY,NJ07981
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 50,000

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF YAD VASHEM

500 5TH AVE 42ND FL
NEW YORK,NY10110
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 3,900,000

ARIEL UNIVERSITY

RAMAT HAGOLAN 65
ARIEL    
IS
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 14,400,000

B'NAI B'RITH YOUTH ORGANIZATION

800 8TH ST NW
WASHINGTON,DC20001
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 10,000

BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL FOUNDATION

33 EAST 33RD ST
NEW YORK,NY10016
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 9,000,000

BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL

116 HUNTINGTON AVE
BOSTON,MA02116
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 30,000

CAMERA

PO BOX 35040
BOSTON,MA02135
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 50,000

CARIBBEAN JEWISH COMMUNITY

1483 CARROLL ST
BROOKLYN,NY11213
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 18,000

CENTER FOR JEWISH COMMUNITY STUDIES

7 CHURCH LANE STE 9
BALTIMORE,MD21208
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 500,000

CENTRAL FUND OF ISRAEL

980 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS
NEW YORK,NY10018
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 100,000

CHABAD OF THE UNIVERSITY OF LAS VEGAS

1261 S ARVILLE ST
LAS VEGAS,NV89102
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 40,000

CHAI LIFELINE

475 SOUTH ROBERTSON BLVD
BEVERLY HILLS,CA90211
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 18,000

CHELSEA JEWISH NURSING HOME

165 CAPTAINS ROW
CHELSEA,MA02150
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 200,000

CITYARTS

525 BROADWAY STE 602
NEW YORK,NY10012
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 45,000

CLARK COUNTY PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION

4350 SOUTH MARYLAND PKWY
LAS VEGAS,NV89119
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 36,000

COMBINED JEWISH PHILANTHROPIES

126 HIGH ST
BOSTON,MA02110
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 1,000,000

DESERT SPACE FOUNDATION

18 CERCHIO ALTO
LAS VEGAS,NV89011
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 10,000

DRUG FREE AMERICA

5999 CENTRAL AVE SUITE 301
ST PETERSBURG,FL33710
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 50,000

ENDOWMENT FOR MIDDLE EAST TRUTH

1050 CONNECTICUT AVE
WASHINGTON,DC20036
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 50,000

FEELING GOOD FOUNDATION

2660 SOLACE PLACE STE A
MOUNTAIN VIEW,CA94040
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 125,000

FIDELITY CHARITABLE GIFT FUND

200 SEAPORT BLVD
BN,MA02210
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 250,000

FRIENDS OF ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES

1430 BROADWAY STE 1201
NEW YORK,NY10018
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 4,292,966

FRIENDS OF ISRAEL DISABLED VETERANS

1133 BROADWAY SUITE 232
NEW YORK,NY10010
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 20,000

FRIENDS OF ISRAEL INITIATIVE

2950 SW 27TH AVE SUITE 100
MIAMI,FL33133
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 50,000

FRIENDS OF ISRAEL SCOUTS

575 8TH AVE 11TH FL
NEW YORK,NY10018
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 400,000

FRIENDS OF NAHAL HAREDI

4586 SUNDERLAND RD
TEANECK,NJ07666
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 100,000

FRIENDS OF TEL AVIV SOURASKY MEDICAL CENTER

1461 FIRST AVE
NEW YORK,NY10075
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 6,000,000

FRIENDS OF UNITED HATZALAH

205 EAST 42ND ST 19TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10017
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 250,000

FRIENDS OF ZION

410 S RAMPART BLVD
LAS VEGAS,NV89145
  PF GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 1,725,385

FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE OF LV

1261 ARVILLE ST
LAS VEGAS,NV89102
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 18,000

FUNDS FOR ISRAEL'S TOMORROW

1 US BANK PLAZA
ST LOUIS,MO63101
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 100,000

GATEWAYS ACCESS TO JEWISH EDUCATION

333 NAHANTON ST
NEWTON,MA02459
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 100,000

GIFT OF LIFE BONE MARROW FOUNDATION

800 YAMATO RD
BOCA RATON,FL33431
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 25,000

GIRLS TOWN OR CHADASH

1417 CONEY ISLAND AVE
BROOKLYN,NY11230
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 590,000

HASHOMER HACHADASH

ATZMON ST POB 691
UPPER NAZARETH    
IS
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 2,000,000

HEBREW SENIOR LIFE

1200 CENTRE ST
BOSTON,MA02131
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 1,666,666

INTERNATIONAL COALITION FOR ISRAEL - US

PO BOX 14153
NEW LIBERIA,LA70562
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 100,000

IRIS

235 NICOLL ST FLOOR 2
NEW HAVEN,CT06511
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 6,110

ISRAAID

PO BOX 61227
PALO ALTO,CA94306
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 50,000

ISRAEL GUIDE DOG CENTER FOR THE BLIND

968 EASTON RD SUITE H
WARRINGTON,PA18976
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 30,000

ISRAELI AMERICAN COUNCIL

5900 CANOGA AVE STE 390
WOODLAND HILLS,CA91369
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 10,000,000

ISRAFEST FOUNDATION

324 S BEVERLY DR
BEVERLY HILLS,CA90212
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 25,000

JEWISH AGENCY FOR ISRAEL N AMERICAN COUNCIL

633 THIRD AVE 32ND FL
NEW YORK,NY10017
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 5,250,000

JEWISH FEDERATION OF LAS VEGAS

2317 RENAISSANCE DR
LAS VEGAS,NV89119
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 750,000

JEWISH FUNDERS NETWORK

150 WEST 30TH ST SUITE 900
NEW YORK,NY10001
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 50,000

JEWISH INSTITUTE FOR NATIONAL SECURITY OF AMERICA

1101 14TH STREET NW SUITE 1030
NEW YORK,NY20005
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 250,000

JEWISH LIFE

16501 VENTURA BLVD
ENCINO,CA91436
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 18,000

JEWISH NATIONAL FUND

42 EAST 69TH ST
NEW HAVEN,NY10021
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 35,000

JEWISH NEWS SERVICE

214 LINCOLN ST
BOSTON,MA02134
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 300,000

JGIVE - FRIENDS OF ASOR FUND

43 LUBLIN TERRACE
LAKEWOOD,NJ08701
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 15,000

KADIMA HEBREW ACADEMY

7011 SHOUP AVE
WEST HILLS,CA91307
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 50,000

LAS VEGAS YOUNG ARTISTS ORCHESTRA

75 N VALLE VERDE DR BLDG 3
HENDERSON,NV89074
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 50,000

LETTER OF THE LAW

111 LIVINGSTON ST STE 1928
BROOKLYN,NY11201
  PC GEBERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 100,000

LUBAVITCH FOUNDATION OF LEXINGTON

9 BURLINGTON ST
LEXINGTON,MA02420
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 18,000

MAALEH ADUMIM FOUNDATION

1430 BROADWAY RM 1804
NEW YORK,NY10018
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 20,000

MACCABEE TASK FORCE FOUNDATION

8363 W SUNSET RD STE 200
LAS VEGAS,NV89110
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 5,825,559

MACHNE ISRAEL

770 EASTERN PARKWAY
BROOKLYN,NY11213
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 10,000

MAX STERN ACADEMIC COLLEGE

NORTHERN DISTRICT
YEZREEL VALLEY    
IS
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 10,000

MIDDLE EAST MEDIA AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE

1819 L ST NW 5TH FL
WASHINGTON,DC20036
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 250,000

OSHMAN FAMILY JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER

3921 FABIAN WAY
PALO ALTO,CA94303
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 50,000

REPORT

100 SPRINGDALE RD STE A3
CHERRY HILL,NJ08003
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 135,000

SMITH CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

241 W CHARLESTON BLVD SUITE 111
LAS VEGAS,NV89102
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 50,000

STANFORD UNIVERSITY

420 MONTGOMERY ST
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 200,000

STOP STIGMA

2 WASHINGTON WAY SUITE 2A
LARCHMONT,NY10538
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 30,000

STUDENTS SUPPORTING ISRAEL

16832 39TH AVE NORTH
PLYMOUTH,MN55446
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 25,000

TEMPLE EMANUEL

385 WARD ST
NEWTON CENTRE,MA02459
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 5,000

THE ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY

1230 YORK AVE BOX 164
NEW YORK,NY10065
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 100,000

THIS WORLD JEWISH VALUES NETWORK

394 PALISADES AVE
ENGLEWOOD,CA07631
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 500,000

WE CARE FOUNDATION

2216 S 6TH ST
LAS VEGAS,NV89104
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 5,000

YEKIREI HATZALAR YEHUDA SHOMRON

130 CHURH ST
NEW YORK,NY10007
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 42,000

ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA

4 EAST 34TH ST
NEW YORK,NY10016
  PC GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 500,000
Total ................................. bullet3a 78,938,686
bApproved for future payment
Total .................................bullet 3b 0
Form 990-PF (2021)
Form 990-PF (2021)
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 ....          
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 ............
         
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 0 0
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
0
(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 (2021)
Form 990-PF (2021)
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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