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. 1545-0052
2013
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2013, or tax year beginning 07-01-2013 , and ending 06-30-2014
Name of foundation
FARMERS UNION INDUSTRIES
FOUNDATION INC

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 319   Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
REDWOOD FALLS, MN56283
A Employer identification number

31-1634460
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(507) 637-2938
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. bullet
2. bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$2,744,738
J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
F bullet
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books
(b) Net investment
income
(c) Adjusted net
income
(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check bullet
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 12 12  
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 87,256 87,256  
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 56,665
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 1,315,994
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 56,665
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........ 143,933 143,933  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... 1,560 780    
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... 4,050 4,050    
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... 22,245 22,245    
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions) 2,556 2,556    
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... 75,220 739   73,767
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 105,631 30,370   73,767
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 223,500 223,500
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 329,131 30,370   297,267
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -185,198
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 113,563
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2013)
Form 990-PF (2013)
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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............... 73,115 2,499 2,499
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 2,806,394 2,693,082 2,742,003
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
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........... 574 236 236
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 bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 2,880,083 2,695,817 2,744,738
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........   932
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)..........   932
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted.................... 2,880,083 2,694,885
25 Temporarily restricted................    
26 Permanently restricted................    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds.........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see page 17 of the
instructions).................... 2,880,083 2,694,885
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of
the instructions).................. 2,880,083 2,695,817
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 30 (must agree
with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)............... 1 2,880,083
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 -185,198
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3  
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 2,694,885
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 5  
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 2,694,885
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)
(b) How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation
(c) Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.)
(d) Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a ARTISAN SMALL CAP P 2013-01-24 2013-07-12
b DODGE & COX INT'L STOCK FUND P 2009-01-15 2013-10-03
c ARTISAN SMALL CAP FD P 2013-01-24 2014-03-14
d FT-FRANKLIN STRATEGIC INC P 2002-03-19 2014-04-02
e EASTON VANCE GLOBAL MACRO ABSOLUTE P 2013-01-24 2013-07-12
FIRST EAGLE GLOBAL FUND P 2012-01-23 2013-10-03
AMC GROWTH FUND P 2011-08-01 2014-03-14
JP MORGAN STRATEGIC INCOME P 2011-07-29 2014-04-02
JP MORGAN CORE BOND FUND P 2012-10-02 2013-07-12
IVY ASSET STRATEGY FUND P 2012-01-23 2013-10-03
JP MORGAN MID CAP P 2013-01-24 2014-03-14
AMC GROWTH FUND P 2011-08-01 2013-07-12
JP MORGAN CORE BOND FUND P 2012-10-02 2013-10-25
JP MORGAN STRATEGIC INC P 2011-07-29 2014-03-04
BLACKROCK EQUITY DIV FUND P 2011-01-21 2013-07-12
OPPENHIEIMER DEVELOPING P 2011-07-28 2013-10-25
OPPENHEIMER INTL BOND P 2009-10-12 2014-03-14
EATON VANCE GLBL MACRO P 2012-03-19 2013-07-12
PIMCO TOTAL RETURN FUND CLASS A P 2005-07-22 2013-10-03
PIMCO ALL ASSETS P 2013-01-24 2014-03-04
FIRST EAGLE GLOBAL FUND CLASS A P 2012-01-23 2013-07-12
PIMCO TOTAL RETURN P 2006-05-11 2013-10-03
VAN ECK CM COMMODITY INDEX FUND P 2012-07-13 2014-03-14
IVY ASSET STRATEGY P 2012-01-23 2013-07-12
PIMCO TOTAL RETURN P 2012-10-02 2013-10-03
AMC GROWTH FUND P 2013-12-30 2014-04-02
JP MORGAN CORE BOND FUND P 2012-04-16 2013-07-12
ARTISAN SMALL CAP FD P 2013-01-24 2014-01-08
BLACKROCK EQUITY DIVIDEND FUND P 2013-04-17 2014-04-02
PIMCO TOTAL RETURN FUND P 2005-07-22 2013-07-12
JP MORGAN MID CAPVALUE P 2013-01-24 2014-01-08
FT FRANKLIN STRATEGIC INCOME P 2013-04-03 2014-04-02
DODGE & COX STOCK FUND P 2007-12-31 2013-07-12
PIMCO COMMODITY REAL RETURN P 2013-12-11 2014-01-08
JP MORGAN STRATEGIC INCOME P 2013-07-12 2014-04-02
ARTISAN SMALL CAP P 2013-01-24 2013-10-03
OPPENHEIMER DEVELOPING MARKETS FUND P 2012-12-13 2014-01-08
OPPENHEIMER STEELPATH P 2013-07-12 2014-04-02
OAKMARK INTL FUND P 2013-01-09 2013-10-03
OPPENHEIMER INTL BOND P 2009-10-12 2014-01-08
ALLIANZ INTL VALUE FUND P 2012-10-02 2014-04-02
OPPENHEIMER DEVELOPING MARKETS P 2012-12-13 2013-10-25
PIMCO COMMODITY REAL RETURN P 2012-12-20 2014-01-08
AMC GROWTH FUND P 2011-08-01 2014-04-02
PIMCO COMMODITY REL RETURN P 2012-12-20 2013-10-03
OPPENHEIMER INTL BOND P 2013-12-30 2014-03-14
BLACKROCK EQUITY DIV P 2011-01-21 2014-04-02
(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 45,000   38,371 6,629
b 3,000   1,496 1,504
c 8,000   5,700 2,300
d 153,314   153,838 -524
e 2,878   2,941 -63
4,500   3,959 541
11,000   9,841 1,159
41,634   41,310 324
8,181   8,533 -352
4,000   3,252 748
11,700   9,561 2,139
97,000   88,813 8,187
20,000   20,699 -699
52,000   51,564 436
60,000   47,124 12,876
22,001   19,395 2,606
48,177   53,138 -4,961
92,344   95,568 -3,224
29,336   28,984 352
20,000   22,227 -2,227
37,500   33,369 4,131
34,866   33,000 1,866
12,500   13,030 -530
37,500   32,442 5,058
14,005   15,000 -995
7,164   7,182 -18
21,819   22,400 -581
13,000   9,604 3,396
1,337   1,202 135
12,600   12,565 35
9,300   7,829 1,471
9,341   9,467 -126
46,700   44,283 2,417
1,469   1,541 -72
17,702   17,619 83
2,000   1,584 416
15,000   13,946 1,054
13,000   12,187 813
10,700   8,799 1,901
12,000   13,092 -1,092
14,000   12,177 1,823
2,999   2,696 303
51,245   62,806 -11,561
83,638   72,731 10,907
45,000   52,191 -7,191
21   21  
55,523   40,252 15,271
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       6,629
b       1,504
c       2,300
d       -524
e       -63
      541
      1,159
      324
      -352
      748
      2,139
      8,187
      -699
      436
      12,876
      2,606
      -4,961
      -3,224
      352
      -2,227
      4,131
      1,866
      -530
      5,058
      -995
      -18
      -581
      3,396
      135
      35
      1,471
      -126
      2,417
      -72
      83
      416
      1,054
      813
      1,901
      -1,092
      1,823
      303
      -11,561
      10,907
      -7,191
       
      15,271
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 56,665
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 7,325
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)

If 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?
If "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 year; see page 18 of the instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in)
(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions
(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets
(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2012 373,443 2,700,515 0.138286
2011 313,546 2,965,868 0.105718
2010 295,918 3,187,101 0.092849
2009 299,619 3,150,922 0.095089
2008 346,625 2,810,286 0.123342
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.555284
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 0.111057
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2013 from Part X, line 5..... 4 2,691,013
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 298,856
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 1,136
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 299,992
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 297,267
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 VI instructions.
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see page 18 of the instructions)
1a Bulletand enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 2,271
hereBulletand enter 1% 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-) 2  
3 Add lines 1 and 2............................ 3 2,271
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-). 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 2,271
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2013 estimated tax payments and 2012 overpayment credited to 2013 6a 1,502
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source....... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868) 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 1,502
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 769
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 2014 estimated taxBullet   RefundedBullet 11  
Part VII-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 page 19 of
the instructions for 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$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
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
Yes
 
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:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • 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 XV.
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletMN
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2013 or the taxable year beginning in 2013 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names and addresses.
    10
     
    No
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletWILLIAM DAY Telephone no.bullet (507) 637-2938
    Located atbullet590 W PARK ROADREDWOOD FALLSMN ZIP+4bullet562830319
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2013, 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 instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1. If "Yes", enter the name of the
    foreign country bullet  
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    Part VII-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?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?.........................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (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)?.................
    (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.).........
    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 page 20 of the instructions)?...
    1b
     
     
    .........bullet
    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 2013?.............
    1c
     
     
    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 2013, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2013?...............
    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?.........................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2013 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 2013.)....................
    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 2013?
    4b
     
    No
    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))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?...............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (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)? (see instructions)........
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?........
    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
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    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?............
    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?........................
    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?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
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    Form 990-PF (2013)
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    Part VIII
    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
    ROLLIE SCHLEPPClick to see attachment PRESIDENT
    1.00
    0 0 0
    PO BOX 125
    BRADY,MT59416
    DENNIS ROSENClick to see attachment SECRETARY/TR
    1.00
    0 0 0
    2722 200TH AVE
    GLENWOOD CITY,WI54013
    WILLIAM DAYClick to see attachment ASST TREASUR
    1.00
    0 0 0
    PO BOX 319
    REDWOOD FALLS,MN56283
    DOUG PETERSONClick to see attachment DIRECTOR
    1.00
    0 0 0
    600 CO RD D WEST SUITE 14
    ST PAUL,MN55112
    DOUG SOMBKEClick to see attachment DIRECTOR
    1.00
    0 0 0
    PO BOX 1388
    HURON,SD57350
    PAUL SYMENSClick to see attachment DIRECTOR
    1.00
    0 0 0
    41506 115TH STREET
    AMHERT,SD57421
    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  
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet  
    Part IX-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  
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Page 7
    Part IX-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 N/A  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See page 24 of the instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
    Part X
    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
     
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
     
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
     
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
     
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
     
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
     
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
     
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
     
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
     
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    134,551
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2013 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    2,271
    b
    Income tax for 2013. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    2,271
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    132,280
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    132,280
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII,
    line 1................................
    7
    132,280
    Part XII
    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
     
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
     
    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 V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
     
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see instructions).................
    5
     
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
     
    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 (2013)
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Page 8
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus
    (b)
    Years prior to 2012
    (c)
    2012
    (d)
    2013
    1 Distributable amount for 2013 from Part XI, line 7 132,280
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2013:
    a Enter amount for 2012 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2013:
    a From 2008....... 59,490
    b From 2009....... 145,244
    c From 2010....... 140,651
    d From 2011....... 169,131
    e From 2012....... 241,655
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 756,171
    4Qualifying distributions for 2013 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 297,267
    a Applied to 2012, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions)......
     
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions).........
     
    d Applied to 2013 distributable amount..... 132,280
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 164,987
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2013.    
    (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 5 921,158
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ...........
     
    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......
     
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........
     
    e Undistributed income for 2012. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............
     
    f Undistributed income for 2013. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2014 ..........
    0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (see
    instructions) .............
     
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2008 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...
    59,490
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2014.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
    861,668
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2009.... 145,244
    b Excess from 2010.... 140,651
    c Excess from 2011.... 169,131
    d Excess from 2012.... 241,655
    e Excess from 2013.... 164,987
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Page 9
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-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 2013, 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 X for each
    year listed ..........
    Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2013 (b) 2012 (c) 2011 (d) 2010
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    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 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(j)(3)(B)(iii)....
             
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization
             
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    VELDE MOORE LTD
    1118 BROADWAY
    ALEXANDRIA,MN56308
    (320) 763-6561
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    FORMS WILL BE SENT ON REQUEST.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES.
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    SPECIFIC PURPOSES OF THIS CORPORATION ARE TO SUPPORT, INITIATE, AND OPERATE PROGRAMS OF RESEARCH AND EDUCATION DESIGNED TO ENHANCE AND DEVELOP PRACTICES OF AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION, MANAGEMENT, AND COOPERATIVE VENTURES WHICH WILL: (1) PROTECT AND MAXIMIZE PRODUCER INCOME AND RETURNS, (2) PROMOTE AND APPLY THE PRINCIPLES OF COOPERATIVE ORGANIZATION TO THE ADVANTAGE OF PRODUCERS , (3) SECURE THE VIABILITY OF FAMILY FARMING, (4) DEVELOP PROCESSES AND APPLICATIONS TO ADD VALUE TO AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS TO THE BENEFIT OF PRODUCERS, (5) STIMULATE THE DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH OF NEW EXPERIMENTAL COOPERATIVE VENTURES, (6) ASSIST WITH AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS, RESEARCH, AND CITIZEN LEADERSHIP IN THE AGRICULTURAL AREA, AND (7) PROVIDE CHARITABLE ASSISTANCE TO THOSE SUFFERING NATURAL DISASTERS IN THE RURAL COMMUNITY. SUCH PROGRAMS ARE TO BE OPERATED IN THE FIVE-STATE REGION OF MINNESOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA, NORTH DAKOTA, MONTANA AND WISCONSIN.
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Page 10
    Part XV
    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
    NATIONAL FARMERS UNION FOUNDATION
    20 F STREET NW SUITE 300
    WASHINGTON,DC20001
    NONE 501(C)(3) JUNE 2014 ALL STATE CAMP 13,000
    NATIONAL FARMERS UNION FOUNDATION
    20 F STREET NW SUITE 300
    WASHINGTON,DC20001
    NONE 501(C)(3) 2014 BEGINNING FARMER INSTITUTE 13,000
    NATIONAL FARMERS UNION FOUNDATION
    20 F STREET NW SUITE 300
    WASHINGTON,DC20001
    NONE 501(C)(3) JANUARY 2015 NFU WOMEN'S CONFERENCE 17,000
    NATIONAL FARMERS UNION FOUNDATION
    20F STREET NW SUITE 300
    WASHINGTON,DC20001
    NONE 501(C)(3) 2015 NFU COLLEGE CONFERENCE OF COOP 8,000
    MN FARMERS UNION FOUNDATION
    600 COUNTY ROAD D W S 14
    ST PAUL,MN55112
    NONE 501(C)(3) MN COOKS - PROVIDING EDUCATION & MKT 10,000
    COOPERATIVE EDUCATION CORPORATION
    PO BOX 2447
    PO BOX,MT59403
    NONE 501(C)(3) SOTERC 20,000
    COOPERATIVE EDUCATION CORPORATION
    PO BOX 2447
    GREAT FALLS,MT59403
    NONE 501(C)(3) HARVEST MONTANA 30,000
    COOPERATIVE EDUCATION CORPORATION
    PO BOX 2447
    GREAT FALLS,MT59403
    NONE 501(C)(3) LEADERSHIP & COOP EDUCATION SEMINAR 2,500
    COOPERATIVE EDUCATION CORPORATION
    PO BOX 2447
    GREAT FALLS,MT59403
    NONE 501(C)(3) EDUCATION HISTORY OF COOPS 2,000
    NORTH DAKOTA FARMERS UNION
    PO BOX 2136
    JAMESTOWN,ND58401
    NONE   FACILITATE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM 9,000
    NORTH DAKOTA FARMERS UNION
    PO BOX 2136
    JAMESTOWN,ND58401
        CNT FOR AG POLICY AND TRADE STUDIES 5,000
    SOUTH DAKOTA FARMERS UNION FND
    PO BOX 1388
    HURON,SD57350
        AG FAIRS AND AG SHOWS 15,000
    SOUTH DAKOTA FARMERS UNION
    PO BOX 1388
    HURON,SD57350
        STATE AG FAIR 35,000
    WI FARMERS UNION FOUNDATION
    117 WEST SPRING STREET
    CHIPPEWA FALLS,WI54729
    NONE 501(C)(3) FOOD HUB 17,500
    WI FARMERS UNION FOUNDATION
    117 WEST SPRING STREET
    CHIPPEWA FALLS,WI54729
    NONE 501(C)(3) SOLAR FIELD 18,500
    SCOTT DINGELS
    25212 LIBERTY AVE
    REDWOOD FALLS,MN56283
    NONE   STANLEY MOORE SCHOLARSHIPS 1,500
    JOELLEN GONSOIR
    PO BOX 246
    GROTON,SD57445
    NONE   STANLEY MOORE SCHOLARSHIP 1,500
    MARCUS IRRTHUM
    43424 135TH AVENUE
    WANAMINGO,MN55983
    NONE   STANLEY MOORE SCHOLARSHIP 1,500
    HAYLEY SIROKY
    41857 US HWY 191 N
    ROY,MT59471
    NONE   STANLEY MOORE SCHOLARSHIP 1,500
    ALICIA DIANE JAHRAUS
    694 HIGHVIEW AVE NW
    EVANSVILLE,MN56326
    NONE   DAVE MORMAN SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    MIRANDA BUHL
    23777 COUNTY 14
    BROWERVILLE,MN56438
    NONE   DAVE MORMAN SCHOLARSHP 1,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 223,500
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Page 11
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code
    (b)
    Amount
    (c)
    Exclusion code
    (d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ............
        14 12  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 87,256  
    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 .............
        18 56,665  
    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)..   143,933  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13143,933
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-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 XVI-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 (2013)
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Page 12
    Part XVII
    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 the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political
    Yes
    No
    organizations?
    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) of the Code (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
    Sign Here
    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. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer or fiduciary) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's namebullet



    Firm's addressbullet







    Firm's EINbullet
    Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2013)
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    TY 2013 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    FARMERS UNION INDUSTRIES
    FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 31-1634460
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
      4,050 4,050    

    TY 2013 CompensationExplanation
    Name:
    FARMERS UNION INDUSTRIES
    FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 31-1634460
    Person Name Explanation
    ROLLIE SCHLEPP  
    DENNIS ROSEN  
    WILLIAM DAY  
    DOUG PETERSON  
    DOUG SOMBKE  
    PAUL SYMENS  

    TY 2013 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    FARMERS UNION INDUSTRIES
    FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 31-1634460
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
      1,560 780    


    TY 2013 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    FARMERS UNION INDUSTRIES
    FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 31-1634460
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXPENSES        
    REGISTRATION 25 25    
    INSURANCE 1,428 714    
    LEADERSHIP TRAINING 73,767     73,767


    TY 2013 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    FARMERS UNION INDUSTRIES
    FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 31-1634460
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT FEES 22,245 22,245    


    TY 2013 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    FARMERS UNION INDUSTRIES
    FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 31-1634460
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXCISE TAXES 2,556 2,556