U -s Form "990,pF Return of Private Foundation 05555551555-5552 1 or Section 4947(a)(1) Nonexempt Charitable Trust

Depanmemonneiiiiemai Revenue service Note. The foundation neaswy may be able to use a Treatedcopy of this return to satisfyas statea repomngPrivate requirements. Foundation For calendaryear 2009, ortax year beginning ,and ending G Check all that apply: I Initial return M Initial return of a former public charity 111 Final return 1:1 Amended return lj Address change lj Name change use the IRS Name of foundation A Employer identification number Othianiise,I b I. HE UNZ FOUNDATION 20-7181582 print Number and sueel (or P O box number if mail is not delivered to street address) Room/suite B Telephone number 01111153 I 5 5 5 BRYANT STREET 371 (650) 853-0367 City Of" ALOt0Wfl, ALTO S1318, ,and CA ZIP 9 4 C0dB 3 0 1 C D lf 1-exemption Foreign application organizations, is pending, check check here herePD H Check type of organization: LX) Section 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation " check2 Foreign hem organizations and ami, meeting C.,,,,,,.,iai.,,., the 85% test " ill-I 1:1 Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust E Other taxable private foundation E If nn,/ate fnundanon status was terminated l Fair market value of all assets at end of year J Accounting method: LXJ Cash 111 Accrual under section 507(b)(1)(A), check here Pm ("0/" Pa" //i C0/ (C)- //"9 75) Cl other (SPECIW) F If the foundation is in a 60-month termination 1 0 3 0 5 5 2 (P8ff/ CO/Um" (U) /TIUSI be 0" CBS/1 DHSIS) under section 507(b)(1)(B) check here DE I Part, I I (Qgfffliflrfoixfsnlgifgflgngfgmfiid$ I nn may notI (a) Revenue and* (b) Net investment I (c) Adiusted neti 1 (dthffbbjgesmenls necessarily equal the. amounts . inor column (a)) cexpenses a per books urposes Income Income (gash basis only) 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received N/A 2 CNSC* P il theloundaiion is not required to attach Sch B Interest on savings and temporary 3 cash investments 24,892. 24,892. 4 Dividends and interest from securities 5a Gross rents /. b Net rental income or (loss) kr/ - ix.Q09 J 63 Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 ../59"?/*x*./* b Grossassets saleson line price 6a tor all / 5 7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2) 0. .­ 8 Net short-term capital gain . 5* 9 Income modifications Gross sales less returns v ici 103 and allowances

X D Less Cost of goods sold 4 "i c Gross profit or (loss) ,. 11 Other income 12 TotaI.Add lines 1 through 11 24,892. 24,892. 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc 14 Other employee salaries and wages 0. 0. 0. 15 Pension plans, employee benefits 16a Legal fees STMT 1 b Accounting fees STMT 2 8,564.3,200. 0. 0. c Other professional fees STMT 3 17 Interest 2,000. 0. 0. 18 Taxes 19 Depreciation and depletion 20 Occupancy 21 Travel, conferences, and meetings 22 Printing and publications 23 Other expenses 24 Total operating and administrative expenses. Add lines 13 through 23 13,764. 0. 0. 25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid 355,000. 355,000. 26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 368,764. 0. 355,000. 27 Subtract line 26 from line 12: 3 Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -343,872. b Net investment income in negative. enter -0-I 24,892. c Adjusted net income tit negative. enter -0-l N/A 923301oz-oz-io LHA For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions. Form 990-PF (2009) 1 08500513 794095 15l400.1 2009.03051 THE UNZ FOUNDATION 15140001

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ge X it ,-ta5 V 1 F0fm 990-PF (2009) THE UNZ FOUNDATION 2 0 - 7 1 8 1 5 8 2 P296 2 Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in thedescnption Beginning of year End of Year column1 Cash should he - fornon-interest-bearing endol-yeaiamounls only (3) Book 9Value , 570 (b) Book - 5 Value I 807 (5) Fa" - Marker5 I 8 Value 07 ­ 2 Savingsandtemporarycashinvestments 1,364,854. 1,024,745. 1,024,745. 3 Accounts receivable P Less: allowance for doubtful accounts P 4 Pledges receivable P Less: allowance for doubtful accounts P 5 Grants receivable 6 Receivables due from ofticers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons 7 Other notes and loans receivable , Less: allowance for doubttul accounts P Inventories for sale or use 9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 10a Investments - U.S. and state government obligations b Investments - corporate stock c Investments - corporate bonds 11 Investments-land,buildings,and equipment basis * Less accumulated depreciation , 12 Investments - mortgage loans 13 Investments - other 14 Land, buildings, and equipment basis P Less accumulated depreciation , 15 Other assets (describe P

16Total assets 1,374,424. (to be completed by all filers) 1,030,552. 1,030,552. 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 18 Grants payable 19 Deferred revenue 20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualilied persons ) I 2221 Mortgages Other and other liabilities notes payable (describe b ) 23 Total liabilities(add lines 17through 22) 0 . 0 . Foundations that follow SFAS 117, check here P 1.-.1 and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31. 24 Unrestricted 25 Temporarily restricted 26 Permanently restricted Foundations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here P il and complete lines 27 through 31. 27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds 0. 0. 28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg ,and equipment fund 0. 0. 29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 1,374,424. 1,030,552. 30 Total net assets or fund balances 1,374,424. 1,030,552. at Tomi iiaiiiiiiies and neiasseis/fund balances 1 , 374 , 424 . 1 , 0 30 , 552 . part in Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances

1 Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year - Part ll, column (a), line 30 (must agree with end-of-year figure reponed on prior year"s return) 1,374,424. 2 Enter amount from Pan I, line 27a -343,872. 3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) P 0. 4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3 1,030,552. 5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) P 0. 6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)- Part ll, column Q), line 30 1 , 030 , 552 . Form 990-PF (2009) 92351 1 02-02- 10 08500513 794095 151400.1 2009.03051 THE UNZ FOUNDATION 15140001

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U3U1&0JlNJ-A Form 990-PF (2009) THE UNZ FOUNDAT I ON 20-7181582 Page3 I Part IV I Capital Gains and-Losses-for Tax on Investment Income I (a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate, -Ol)/Ilfcclflaugge (c) Date acquired (d) Date sold 2-story brick warehouse, or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.) D , Donanon (m0-. day. YF-I (010-, GGY. YF-)

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(f) Depreciation allowed (9) Cost or other basis (h) Gain or (loss) (e) Gross sales price lor allowable) plus expense of sale (e) plus (f) minus (g)

Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (I) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus , (j) Adiusted basis (k) Excess of col. (i) col. (k), but not less than -0-) or (ll F-M-V- as 0* 12/31/59 as of 12/31/69 over col. (I), if any Losses (from col. (h))

lf gain, also enter in Part l, line 7 2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) if (logs), enter -0- In Pan il line 7 2 3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6). lf gain, also enter in Pan l, line 8, column (c). lf loss enter 0- in Part l line 8 I 5art V I Qualification Under Section 4"9T0"(E)-for Reduced"T ax on Net lgvestment Income (For optional, use by domestic private- foundations sub iect to the ,section 4940(a) tax on net3 investment income.) lf section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.

Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period? II Yes No lf "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part. 1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each yearg see instructions before making any entries.

Calendar Baseyear (0, lax yea, pew() begmmng ln) Adiusted years qualifying (b) distributions (C) Net valueDlSIflblIEOft of noncharitable-use assets (C01, Ib)IEIIIO dmded by COL (CI) zoos 337,529. 1,517,618. . 222407 2007 194,157. 1,724,702. . 112574 2006 0. 48,642. .000000 2005 2004 2 Total of line 1, column (d) " 2 .334981 3 Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period - divide the total on line 2 by 5, or by the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years 3 .111660

4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2009 from Part X, line 5 4 1,204,705.

5 Multiply line 4 by line 3 5 134,517. 6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part l, line 27b) 6 249. 7 Add lines 5 and 6 7 134,766.

8 Enter qualifying distributions from Pan Xll, line 4 8 355,000. If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See the Part Vl instructions. 923521 D2-02-10 Form 990-PF (2009) 3 08500513 794095 151400.1 2009.03051 THE UNZ FOUNDATION 15140001

-A ID D. Q UD CD Q. O 5 N IDD. fl U* D Form 990-PF (2009) THE UN Z FOUNDATION 2 O - 7 1 8 1 5 8 2 Page 4 lPart VI I Excise Tax Based on Investment income (Section 49405), 4940(5), 4940(e), or 4948 - see instructions) fa Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here P M and enter "N/A on line 1. Date of ruling or determination letter: (attach copy of letter if necessary-see instructions) b Domestic foundations that meet the section 4940(e) requirements in Part V, check here P and enter 1% 1 2 4 9 . of Part I, line 27b c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% 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-) 3 Add lines 1 and 2 249 . 4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 0. 5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0­ 249. 6 Credits/Payments: a 2009 estimated tax payments and 2008 overpayment credited to 2009 484. b Exempt foreign organizations -tax withheld at source c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868) d Backup withholding erroneously withheld 7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d 484. 8 Enter any penaltyfor underpayment of estimated tax. Check here ij if Form 2220 is attached 9 Tax due. lt the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed 10 Overpayment. lf line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid 235. 11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2010 estimated tax P 2 3 5 . RefundedP 0. I Part VII-A I-Statements Regarding Acti7ities fa During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did it participate or inteniene in Yes No any political campaign? fa X b Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see instructions for definition)? 1b X 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-POLfor this year? fc X d Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year: (1) On the foundation. P $ O . (2) On foundation managers. P $ 0 . e Entermanagers. the reimbursement (if any)P paidS by0 the .foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed on foundation 2 Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS? 2 X 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? lf "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes 3 X 4a Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year? 4a X b If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-Ttor this year? N/A 4b 5 Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year? 5 X lf "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: 0 By language in the governing instrument, or 0 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 X 7 Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? 7X lf "Yes," complete Part ll, col (c), and Part XV 8a Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions) P CA 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 BbX 9 ls the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(i)(3) or 4942(i)(5) for calendar year 2009 or the taxable year beginning in 2009 (see instructions for Part XIV)? If "Yes," complete Part X/V 9 X 10 Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? ii -Yes: eneen s seheauie iisiing their names ana eaafesses STMT 4 10X Form 990-PF (2009)

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-AC.4-4 fD@NI Uihhihi Form 990-PF (2009) THE UNZ FOUNDATION 2 0 - 7 1 8 1 5 8 2 Page 5 I Part VII-A I Statements Regarding Activities (continued) 11 Atsection any time during the512(b)(13)? year, did the foundation, directly lf "Yes," or indirectly, own attach a controlled entityschedule within the meaning (see of instructions) 11 X 12 AugustDid the foundation acquire a direct or indirect17, interest in any2008? applicable insurance contract before- HX 13 Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application? E Website address P WWW . UNZ . ORG 14 The books are in care of b DARALYN REED Telephone r10. P ( 5 3 0 ) 8 4 2 - 1 3 6 5 Located at p 5 0 4 HILLCREST DRIVE , YREKA , CA ZlP+4 59 6 O 9 7 15 Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 - Check here PI and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year D I 15 I N/ A I Part VII-B I 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? III Yes No (2) Borrowa disqualified money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend person? credit to (or accept it from) SI Yes IXI No (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from)a disqualified person? III Yes No (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? SI Yes IXI No (5) Transferfor anythe income benefit or assets to a disqualifiedor use person of (or amake disqualified any of either available person)? SI Yes 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 seniice, if terminating within 90 days.) CI Yes No b lf 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 page 20 of the instructions)? N/A 1b Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here P II c 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 2009? 1c X 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(i)(3) or 4942(i)(5)): a At the end of tax year 2009, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d and 6e, Part Xlll) for tax year(s) beginning beforelf "Yes," list 2009? the years PZ , , Yes, No b Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is notapplying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year"s undistributed income? (lf applying section 4942(a)(2) to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement- see instructions.) N / A 2b c lf the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here. 3a DidPduring the foundation hold more than a, the2% direct or indirect year?. interest in any business, enterprise III at any time Yes No b lf "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2009 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 gilt or bequestg or (3) the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4 720, to determine if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2009) N/ A 3b 4a Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would ieopardize its charitable purposes? 4a X b Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could ieopardize its charitable purpose that had not been removed from Ieopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2009? 4b X Form 990-PF (2009)

923541 02-02- 10 08500513 794095 151400.1 2009.03051 THE UNZ FOUNDATION 15140001 rhmewrizmm THE UNZ FOUNDATION 20-7181582 nee I Part VII-(B-l Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued) 5a During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to: * (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? EJ Yes IXlNo (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955), or to carry on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? E Yes IENO (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? E Yes @No (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described in section 509(a)(1), (2), or (3), or section 4940(d)(2)? D Yes LEM (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? ij Yes liitlo b lf 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 instructi0ns)? N/A sn Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here PIII c lf the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? N/A E Yes lINo 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? lj Yes No b Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? 6b X If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 88 70 7a At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? D Yes No b If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? N/ A 7b Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees Foundation Managers, Highly Part VI" Paid Employees, and Contractors , 1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. (b) Title, and avera e (c) Compensation (qceninnuuunsio (e) Ex ense RON UNZ(3) Name and PRESIDENT address hours per week devogiedto (lf position not paid, enterempgiifieabeigfhiimans -0-) compensaifon HCCOUHP. allowances Olhef PALO555 BRYANT ALTO, STREET, #371 CA 94301 1.00 0. O. 0.

2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1). If none, enter "NONE." (b) Title, and average faitionfntiutionsio (e) EX ense (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 hoursdevoted per week (C) to Compensation position tflltllftiijtdlteillttfgfjltltllsci,,,,,,,,,2Q),,,,, allowances accouni), other NONE

Total number of other employees paid over $50,000 rlForm 990-PF 0 (2009)

923551 02-02- 10 08500513 794095 151400.1 2009.03051 THE UNZ FOUNDATION 15140001 F0fm 990-PF (2009) THE UNZ FOUNDATION 2 0 - 7 1 8 1 5 8 2 P808 7 Pa rt Paid vm Information Employees, About and Contractors Officers, Directors, (com/nued) Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly 3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services. If none, enter "NONE," (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of sen/ice (c) Compensation NONE

Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional sen/ices P 0 I Part IX-A I-Summary of"l5irect Charita5le Actmfies List the foundations four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the EX enses 1number N/A of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. D

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"7 08500513 794095 151400-1 2009.0305l THE UNZ FOUNDATION 15140001 Form 990-Pr (2009) THE UNZ FOUNDATION 2 o - 7 1 8 1 5 e 2 Page a Part X Mil1imUm ll1VeSfl116l1f R8fUl*n (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: ba AverageAverage monthlyof monthly fair cash market balances value 1 of , 2securities 2 3 , 0 5 10 . cd Fair marketTotal value of all other (add assets lines 1a, b, and c) 1 , 223 , 051 . e Reductionfc (attach claimed for blockage detailed or other factors reported onexplanation) lines 1a and I 1e I 0 . AcquisitionSubtract line indebtedness 2 from lineapplicable fd 1 ,to 2 line 2 3 1 ,assets 0 5 10 .. Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions) 1 8 , 3 4 6 . MinimumNet value of noncharitable-use investment assets. Subtract return. line 4 fromEnter line 3. Enter5% here of and line on Part 5 V,6 line 6 40 1 ,, 2 20 4 3 , 7 50 5 .. Part XI Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(i)(3) and (i)(5) private operating foundations and certain 1 Minimumforeign organizations investment check here p lil and do notreturn complete this from part.) Part X, line 6 1 6 0 , 2 3 5 . 2a Tax on investment income for 2009 from Part VI, line 5 2 4 9 . cb Income taxAdd for 2009. (This does not includelines the tax from Part VI.) 2a and 2b 2 4 9 . RecoveriesDistributable amount of amounts before adiustments. treated asSubtract qualifying line 2c from distributions line 1 5 9 , 9 8 0 6 .. Addiines3ana4Deduction from distributable amount (see59,986. instructions) 0 . Distributable amountas adiusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 5 9 , 9 8 6 . Qualifying Distributions (see instructions) 1 Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes: ba Expenses, Program-related contributions, gifts, investments etc. -total from -Part total l, column from (d), Part line 26 IX-B 1a 3 5 51h , 0 00 0 .. 2 Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc., purposes 2 3 aAmounts Suitability set aside for specific charitable test projects (prior that satisfy IRS the. approval required) 3a b Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) 3b 4 oiiaiiiyiiig distributions. Adu iiries ia inroiign ab. Enter here and on Pan v, iirie 8, aria Part xiii, iiiie 4 4 3 5 5 , 0 0 0 . 5 Foundationsincome. that qualify under sectionEnter 4940(e) for the reduced1% rate ofof tax on netPart investment I, line 27b 5 2 4 9 . 6 Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4 6 3 5 4 , 7 5 1 . Note. The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years. Form 990-PF (2009)

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N7 -A -A -A -4 NI C1 01 & (AJ fl UI A U3 X Q. O U" D F0rm990-PF (2009) THE UNZ FOUNDATION 2 0 - 7 1 8 1 5 8 2 Page 9 t Undistributed Income (see Instructions) CorpusU) Years (M prior to 20080) 2008 (0 2009 1 Distributable amount for 2009 from Part Xl, line 7 59,986. 2 Undistributed Income, il any, as o1 the end oi 2009 a Enter amount for 2008 only 0. b Total for prior years: O. 3 Excess distributions carryover, it any, to 2009: a From 2004 b From 2005 c From 2006 d From 2007 109,505. e From 2008 262,590. 1 Total of lines 3a through e 372,095. 4 Qualifying distributions for 2009 from Panxii,iine4:b$ 355,000. aApplied to 2008, but not more than line 2a O. bApplIed to undistributed income of prior years (Electron required - see instructions) 0. c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Electron required - see instructions) 0. dApplied to 2009 distributable amount 59,986. e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 295,014. 5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2009 (I1 an amount appears in column (d), the same amount must bs shown in column (a)) 6 Enterthe net total ot each column as 0. of indicated below: 3 Corpus Add lines 31, 4c, and de Subtract line 5 667,109. bPrior years" undistributed income. Subtract line 4b from line 2b 0. c Enter the amount of prior years" undistributed income for which a notice ol deficiency has been issued, or on which the section 4942(a) tax has been previously assessed 0. dSubtract line 6c from line Bb. Taxable amount- see instructions 00 e Undistributed income for 2008. Subtract line 4a from line 2a. Taxable amount- see Instr. 0. 1 Undistributed income for 2009. Subtract lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must be distributed in 2010 0. 7 Amounts treated as distributions out ot corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) 00 8 Excess distributions carryover from 2004 not applied on line 5 or line 7 0. 9 Excess distributions carryover to 2010. Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a 667,109. 10 Analysis ot line 9: a Excess from 2005 b Excess from 2006 c Excess from 2007 109,505. d Excess from 2008 262,590. e Excess from 2009 2 9 5 , 0 1 4 .

923581 Form 990-PF (2009) 02-02-10 9 08500513 794095 151400.1 2009.03051 THE UNZ FOUNDATION 15140001 Form seo-PF (2009) THE UNZ FOUNDATION 2 0 - 7 1 8 1 5 8 2 P000 10 I-Part XIV-I-Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part Vll-A, question 9) N/A 0 1 a lf the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2009, enter the date of the ruling p b Check box to indicate whether the foundation is a private operating foundation described in section I-I 4942(i)(3) or LJ 4942(i)(5) 2 a Enter the lesser of the adiusted net THX Year Pfl0f 3 YCHYS income from Part I or the minimum (5) 2009 (51 2003 (5) 2007 (05005 (0)7010 investment return from Part X for each year listed b 85% of line 2a c Qualifying distributions from Part Xll, 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 ofall assets (2) Value of assets qualifying under section 4942(i)(3)(B)(i) b *Endowment* alternative test- enter 2/3 of minimum investment return shown in Part X, 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(i)(3)(B)(iii) (3) Largest amount of support from an exempt organization

(D GTOSS IT1VOSITT18TlIIl1C0fTl8 I Part XV I Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in assets at any time during the year-see the instructions.) 1 Information Regarding Foundation Managers: a List 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).) RON UNZ b List any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more ofthe 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 NONE 2 information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs: Check here P if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. lf the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. (see instructions) to individuals or organizations under other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d. a The name, address, and telephone number of the person to whom applications should be addressed:

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

c Any submission deadlines"

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

020001 02-02-10 Form10 990-PF (2009) 08500513 794095 151400.1 2009.03051 THE UNZ FOUNDATION 15140001 F0fm 990-PF (2009) THE UNZ FOUNDATION 2 0 - 7 1 8 1 5 8 2 Page 11 I Part XV I Supplementary Information (cormnued) * . 3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment Recipient If recipient is an individual, showany foundation any relationship manager to SIBIUS Foundation Of C0nIrlbUIl0n Purpose of grant or Amount Name and address (home or business) or substantial contributor recipient a Paid during the year

TotalSEE STATEMENT 5 P 3a 355,000. b Approved for future payment

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Ente, gross amounts unless omemlse mdmted- I Unrelated(0) business(bl Exe income u- Lggfiuaeu (d) byRelated section 512. s1a,ofor exempt514 I (e) 1 Program sen/we revenue. CodeBUSINESS Amount code sion Amount function income 3 b

t g Fees and contracts from government agencies 2 Membership dues and assessments 3 Interestinvestments on savings and temporary cash 1 4 2 4 , 8 9 2 . 4 Dividends and interest from securities 5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate a Debt-financed property b Not debt-financed property 6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal

DFOPGNY 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 12e subioiai. Add columns (ii), (di, and ie) 0 . 24 , 89 2 - 0 ­ ia roiai.Auri iine 12, coiumns (ii), (d),ami ie) ia 24 , 8 9 2 . (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.) Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes Line No. Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to the accomplishment of 1 the f0undation"s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes).

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CDQO mmewermwm THE UNZ FOUNDATION 20-7181582 mwis I Part XVII I 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) of Yes No the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations? a Transfers(2)(1) from the reporting Other foundation Cash to a noncharitable exempt organizationassets of. 1a(1) 1a(2) X X b Other transactions: (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization 1b(1) (3)(2) Purchases Rental ofof assetsfacilities, from a equipment,noncharitable exemptor other organization assets 1b(3) 1b(2) (4) Reimbursementarrangements (5) Loans or loan guarantees (6) Performance of sen/ices or membership or fundraising solicitations c Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees d lf 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. lf 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. (3)Line no (U) AITIOUIII lI"IVOIV8d (C) Name Of ITODCIIBIIIHDIB CXSITIDI OIQGIIIZBIIOI1 (U) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements N/A

2a ls the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 5279 II) Yes El N0 b If "Yes," complete the following schedule. (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship N/A

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete Dec ation of preparer (other than taxpayer or fiduciary) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge , Signature/%//a/Z/-/ of officer I 57/5//a or trustee ,PRESIDENT Date Title - - SIQIIBTUISPreparer-S CAROLYN , DE( SBI?-Ck-H R. AMSTER Preparefsidenfifying /9 /U employed P number "- ,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,s BURR PILGER MAYER, INC. Ein v iddieswidilsellemployed), ZIPCUUB EL PALO REAL ALTO , BLDG , CA 9 4 2 3 , 0SUITE 6 Phone no. ( 6 5 0 ) 8 5 5 - 6 8 0 0 Form 990-PF (2009)

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Grant Award to Dr. Gregory Cochran ln recognition ofthe notable research activities of Dr. Gregory Cochran, Ph.D., an adjunct professor of anthropology at the University of Utah, The Un"/. Foundation, a California 50l(c)(3) non-profit foundation does hereby make the following grant:

(l) The Unz Foundation does hereby designate Dr. Cochran an "Unz Independent Scholar" and grant him the sum 0f$500,000 (five hundred thousand dollars), to be paid in 60 (sixty) equal monthly installments.

(2) Dr. Cochran is unrestricted in his use ofthe funds provided in this grant. The Unz Foundation does however take a strong interest in each of its grantees. While not requiring any specific use of funds provided in this grant, The Unz Foundation encourages each grantee to make brief, periodic reports (not more than semi­ annually) regarding ongoing activities. The Unz Foundation also encourages its grantees to take pride in their notable achievement, to regard their award status as a primary professional affiliation, and to prominently mention it in all public contexts.

(3) Until announced publicly by The Unz Foundation, Dr. Cochran shall maintain the award ofthis grant in confidence.

(4) During the fifth year ofthe original term ofthis grant, The Un"/, Foundation may, at its sole discretion, choose to extend this grant agreement under similar terms for an additional period of60 (sixty) months.

BY. Date:

Grantor: Ron Unz, President, The Unz Foundation

BY: Date:

Grantee: Dr. Gregory Cochran, Ph.D.

CR CI( CII Modification ofGrant to Gregory Cochran

(l) Subject to the mutual agreement of both parties, The Unz Foundation does hereby increase the grant provided to Dr. Gregory Cochran as an "Unz Independent Scholar" from the previously specified sum of$500,000 to a new total sum of $600,000, payable over the same existing 60 month term ofthe award.

(2) Each ofthe remaining equal monthly payments will therefore be raised to a new value of$l0,000, and a payment for the balance ofthe difference shall be provided to Dr. Cochran once this agreement has been approved by both parties.

(3) The possible renewal provisions ofthe grant will remain the same, except that the amount ofthe additional grant will be raised to the same value of$600,000. BY:lll-IREBY S() AGREIED: Date: Ron Unz, President, The Unz Foundation, Grantor Date: -dil­ Dr. Gregory Cochran, Ph.D., Grantee T11 e Unz F0 un da 51011 1-yant St. #371 P210 Alto, CA 94301 - 650-853-0367/853-0362 (fax)

Grant Award to Newamul "Razib" Khan ln recognition ofthe notable research activities ofNewamul "Razib" Khan, a bachelor of science graduate from the University of Oregon, The Unz Foundation, a California 50l(e)(3) non-profit foundation does hereby make the following grant:

(l ) The Unz Foundation does hereby designate Mr. Khan an "Unz Research Fellow" and grant him the sum of$l08,000 (one hundred eight thousand dollars), to be paid in 36 (thirty-six) equal monthly installments.

(2) Mr. Khan is unrestricted in his use ofthe funds provided in this grant. The Unz Foundation does however take a strong interest in each Ofits grantees. While not requiring any speeilie use Of funds provided in this grant, The UnL Foundation encourages each grantee to make brief, periodic reports (not more than semi­ annually) regarding ongoing activities. The Unz Foundation also encourages its grantees to take pride in their notable achievement, to regard thcir award status as a primary professional affiliation, and to prominently mention it in all public contexts.

(3) Until announced publicly by The Unz Foundation, Mr. Khan shall maintain the award ofthis grant in confidence.

(4) During thc third year ofthe original term ofthis grant, The Unz Foundation may, at its sole discretion, choose to extend this grant agreement under similar BY:terms for an additional periodDate: of36 (thirty-six) months. BY:Grantor: Ron UnZ, Pl"@SidCl1l, Date: The Un7. Foundation Grantee: Newamul "Razib" Khan

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Grant Award to Philip Giraldi

In recognition of the notable aetivities in investigative journalism and research performed by Philip Giraldi, The Unz Foundation, a California 5Ol(c)(3) non-profit foundation does hereby make the following grant:

(1) The Unz Foundation does hereby designate Mr. Giraldi an "Adjunct Research Fellow" and grant him the sum of $24,000 (twenty-four thousand dollars), to be paid in 12 (twelve) equal monthly installments.

(2) Mr. Giraldi is unrestricted in his use of the funds provided in this grant. The Unz Foundation does however take a strong interest in each of its grantees. While not requiring any speciic use of funds provided in this grant, The Unz Foundation encourages each grantee to "make brief, periodic reports (not more than semi­ annually) regarding ongoing activities.

(3) Until announced publicly by The Unz Foundation, Mr. Giraldi shall maintain the award of this grant in confidence. BY: *M 1 h * Date: 7//04 09 Grantor: Ron Unz, President, The Unz Foundation

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Grant Award to Steve Sailer

ln recognition of the notable activities in investigative journalism and research performed by Steve Sailer, The Unz Foundation, a Califomia 501 (c)(3) non-profit foundation does hereby make the following grant:

(l) The Unz Foundation does hereby- designate Mr Sailer an "Adjunct Research Fellow" and grant him the sum of $24,000 (twenty -four thousand dollars), to be paid in 12 (tiielve) equal monthly" installments,

(2) Mr Sailer is unrestricted in his use ofthe funds provided in this grant. The Unz Foundation does however take a strong interest in each of its grantees. While not requiring any specific use of funds provided in this grant, The Unz Foundation encourages each grantee to make bnef, periodic repons (not more than semi­ annually) regarding ongoing activities.

(3) Until announced publicly by The Unz Foundation, Mr Sailer shall maintain the award ofthis grant in confidence.

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Grant Award to Dr. Paul Craig Roberts

In recognition of the notable research activities of Dr. Paul Craig Roberts, a prominent economist and author, The Unz Foundation, a California 501 (c)(3) non-profit foundation does hereby make the following grant:

(l) The Unz Foundation does hereby designate Dr. Roberts an "Unz Research F ellow" and grant him the sum of $ l 08,000 (one hundred eight thousand d0llaIS), to be paid in 36 (thirty-six) equal monthly installments.

(2) Dr. Roberts is unrestricted in his use of the funds provided in this grant. The Unz Foundation does however take a strong interest in each of its grantees. While not requiring any specific use of funds provided in this grant, The Unz Foundation encourages each grantee to make brief, periodic reports (not more than Semi­ armually) regarding ongoing activities.

(3) Until announced publicly by The Unz Foundation, Dr. Roberts shall maintain the award of this grant in confidence. /QV %@/ f/6/af Grantor: Ron Unz, President, The Unz Foundation BY: i /FZ. Date: I7 Grantee: Dr. Paul Craig Roberts * It

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Grant Award to Dr. Thomas E. Woods, Jr.

ln recognition ofthe notable research activities of Dr. Thomas E. Woods, Jr., a prominent historian and author, The Unz Foundation, a California 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation does hereby make the following grant:

(1) The Unz Foundation does hereby designate Dr. Woods an "Unz Research Fellow" and grant him the sum of $108,000 (one hundred eight thousand dollars), to be paid in 36 (thirty-six) equal monthly installments.

(2) Dr. Woods is unrestricted in his use ofthe funds provided in this grant. The Unz Foundation does however take a strong interest in each of its grantees. While not requiring any specific use of funds provided in this grant, The Unz Foundation encourages each grantee to make brief, periodic reports (not more than semi­ annually) regarding ongoing activities.

(3) Until announced publicly by The Unz Foundation, Dr. Woods shall maintain the award of this grant in confidence. BY: Ty -y it 7 y PA?/ef Date: F"-*1* Grantor: Ron Unz, President, The Unz Foundation BY:I /A hir Daioi 7 Grantee: Dr. Thomas E. W ods, Jr.

Cnn/cnnf%1 im.: Stnrlnomlt VA 9 vvat T7 cr ann?/nn/TT l THE UNz FOUNDATION 20-7181582 FORM 990-PE LEGAL FEES STATEMENT 1

EXPENSES(A) NET (B) INVEST- ADJUSTED(C) (D)CHARITABLE LEGALDESCRIPTION PER SERVICES BOOKS MENT INCOME NET 8,564. INCOME PURPOSES 0. 0. .TO FM 990-PF, PG 1, LN 16A 8,564. 0. 0. FORM 990-PF ACCOUNTING FEES STATEMENT 2

EXPENSES(A) NET (B) INVEST- ADJUSTED(C) (D)CHARITABLE DESCRIPTION PER BOOKS MENT INCOME NET INCOME PURPOSES ACCOUNTING SERVICES - 3,200. O. V0. TO FORM 990-PF, PG 1, LN 16B 3,200. 0. 0.

FORM 990-PF OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES STATEMENT 3

EXPENSES(A) NET (B) INVEST- ADJUSTED(C) (D)CHARITABLE ii-.Atl-.RESEARCHDESCRIPTION PER BOOKS MENT INCOME 2,000. NET INCOME 0. PURPOSES 0. TO FORM 990-PF, PG 1, LN 16C 2,000. 0. O.

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14 STATEMENT(S) 1, 2, 3 08500513 794095 151400.1 2009.03051 THE UNZ FOUNDATION 15140001 TEE UNZ FOUNDATION 20-7181582 FORM 990-PF LIST OF SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTORS STATEMENT 4 PART VII-A, LINE 10

NAME OF CONTRIBUTOR ADDRESS RON UNZ 555 BRYANT STREET, #371 PALO ALTO, CA 94301

FORM 990-PF GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS STATEMENT 5 PAID DURING THE YEAR

RECIPIENT RELATIONSHIP RECIPIENT RECIPIENT NAME AND ADDRESS AND PURPOSE OF GRANT STATUS AMOUNT COUNTER PUNCH EXEMPT 40,000. P.O. BOX 228 PETROLIA, CA 95558 GENERAL OPERATING

GREGORY COCHRAN NONE 120,000. 6708 LOFTUS NE ALBUQUERQUE, NM GRANT AWARD - SEE 87109 ATTACHED

NEWAMUL RAZIB KHAN NONE 36,000. P.O. BOX 1114 ASHLAND, OR 97520 GRANT AWARD - SEE ATTACHED

PAUL CRAIG ROBERTS NONE 36,000. 11475 BIG CANOE BIG CANOE, GA GRANT AWARD - SEE 30143 ATTACHED

PHILIP GIRALDI NONE 26,000. 19677 COLCHESTER RD GRANT AWARD N SEE PURCELVILLE, VA 20132 ATTACHED

RANDOLPH BOURNE INSTITUTE EXEMPT 30,000. 1017 EL CAMINO REAL #306 DONOR PERFECT DONATION REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063 ENHANCEMENT PROJECT

15 STATEMENT(S) 4, 5 08500513 794095 151400.1 2009.03051 THE UNZ FOUNDATION 15140001 THE UN"z FOUNDATION 20-7181582 STEVE SAILER NONE 25,000. CA12515 LAUDALE 91604 ST STUDIOATTACHED CITY, GRANT AWARD - SEE

THOMAS E. WOODS JR NONE 39,000. 150736830 ELISE LANE ATTACHED AUBURN, AL GRANT AWARD - SEE NORMAN FINKELSTEIN NONE 3,000. 112232245 OCEAN PARKWAY ATTACHED BROOKLYN, NY GRANT AWARD - SEE

TOTAL TO FORM 990-PF, PART XV, LINE 3A 355,000.

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