en Form 1 023 (Ray. April 1996) Dapartmont of the Treasury intemal Revenue Service OMB No. 1645-0056 Haxompt sisus is approved, this selicaion: will be open Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code Read the instructions for each Part carofully. A User Fee must be attached to this application. If the required information and appropriate documents are not submitted along with Form 8718 (with payment of the appropriate user feo), the application may be returned to you. Complete the Procedural Checklist on page 7 of the instructions. Part! Identification of Applicant 1a Full name of organization {as shown in organizing document) 2 Employer identification number {EIN} {if none, see page 2 of the instructions.) THE C.O.U.Q. FOUNDATION, INC. 1b c/o Name (if applicable) 3 Namo and telephone number of person to be contacted if additional information c/o GEORGE V. DELSON ASSOCIATES is neodod 1c Address (number and street) Room/Suite —ee 110 EAST 59TH STREET 28TH FLR 1d City or town, state, and ZIP code 4 Month the annual accounting period ends NEW YORK, NEW YORK 1 0 0 2 2 - FEBRUARY 28 5 Date incorporated or formed | 6 veny codes (See page 3 of the i inetvuctions) 7 Check here if applying under section: 03/16/1998 af }601e) b 5011) {| BOK) 8 Did the organization previously = = recognition of exemption under this Code section or under any it "Yes," attach an explanation. 9 Is the organization required to file Form 990 for Form 990€2) .............s.s+++.1_JN/A | |Yos If "No," altach an explanation (seo page 3 of the Specific Instructions). 10 Has the organization filed Federal income tax retums or exempt organization information returns? , tee eeee Yes ing No If “Yes," state the form numbers, years filed, and Internal Revenue office where filed, 11 Check the box for the type of organization. ATTACH A CONFORMED COPY OF THE CORRESPONDING ORGANIZING DOCUMENTS TO THE APPLICATION BEFORE MAILING. (See Specific Instructions for Part I, Lino 11, on page 3.) Get Pub. 557, Tax-Exempt Status for Your Organization, for examples of organizational documents.) a [ X| Corporation. Altach a copy of the Articles of Incorporation {including amendments and restatements) showing _ approval by the appropriate state official; also include @ copy of the bylaws. b [-] Trust- Altach a copy of the Trust Indenture or Agreement, including all appropriate signatures and dates. c | ]Association- Attach a copy of the Articles of Association, Constitution, or other creating document, with a declaration (see instructions) or other evidence the organization was formed by adoption of the document by more than one person; also include a copy of tho bylaws. if the Been - a = or an somes association that has not yet adopted et rate check here ‘organization including "the nevompenying ‘tchodues Ts wiachmonsa, ‘and to the best ol ty knowledge it is Wye, conect, and complete. Please Sion poe Here F = {Signaturey {Tala or suthonty of signe) Watey For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see page 1 of the instructions. TWE6E2 1000 EFTA00521100

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All! a Form 1023 (Rev. 4-96) Pago 2 Part ll Activities and Operational Information 1 Provide a dotailod narrative description of all tho activilies of tho organization - past, presont, and planned. Do not merely refer to or repeat the language in the organizational document, List each activity separately in the order of importance based on tho rolative time and other resources devoted to tho activity, Indicate the percentage of time for each activity. Each description should include, as a minimum, the following: (a) a detailed description of the activity including its purpose and how each activity furthers your exempt purpoeso; (b) when the activity was or will be initiated; and {c} where and by whom the activity will be conducted. (a) THE FOUNDATION INTENDS TO USE ITS FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO SUPPORT OTHER NOT -FOR- PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C) (3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, (b) THE FOUNDATION ALSO INTENDS TO ADOPT A PROGRAM OF MAKING SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS. SUCH GRANTS WILL BE AWARDED ON AN OBJECTIVE AND NON-DISCRIMINATORY BASIS. SELECTION CRITERIA MAY CONSIDER, AMONG OTHER THINGS: PRIOR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE; PERFORMANCE ON TESTS; RECOMMENDATIONS FROM FACULTY; FINANCIAL NEED; INTERVIEWS WITH SELECTION COMMITTEES; ETC, PREFERENCE TO FAMILY MEMBERS OF AND/OR SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTORS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED. A SELECTION COMMITTEE MADE UP OF MEMBERS WHO HAVE NO FAMILY OR BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP TO A SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR OR FOUNDATION MANAGER WILL ADMINISTER THE SELECTION PROCESS. (c) IT WILL FROM TIME-TO-TIME, HOLD FUNDS IN INTEREST BEARING ACCOUNTS OR INVESTMENTS IN INCOME SECURITIES. ANY INCOME DERIVED FROM SUCH INVESTMENTS WILL BE USED FOR ITS STATED PURPOSES. (d) THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION WILL BE ADMINISTERED BY ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND APPOINTED OFFICERS. “2” What are or will be the organization's sources of financial support? Ust In order of size. = THE FOUNDATION WILL BE FUNDED PRINCIPALLY BY CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE INITIAL DONOR. ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS MAY BE RECEIVED FROM FAMILY MEMBERS AND/OR BUSINESS ASSOCIATES OF THE DONOR. 3 Describe the organization's fundraising program, both actual and planned, and oxplain fo what oxtont it has boon put into effect. Include details of fundraising activities such as selective mailings, formation of fundraising committees, use of voluntoors or professional fundraisers, otc. Attach representative copies of solicitations for financial support. NO FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES ARE PLANNED AND CONTRIBUTIONS WILL GENERALLY BE ON AN UNRESTRICTED BASIS. 7W8583 1.000 EFTA00521101