Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
bulletInformation about Form 990-PF and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990pf.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2014
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2014, or tax year beginning 2014, and ending , 20
Name of foundation
PATTERSON FOUNDATION
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)1031 MENDOTA HEIGHTS ROAD   Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
ST PAUL, MN55120
A Employer identification number

74-3076772
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(651) 686-1725
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$21,393,155J 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).............. 261,074
2 Check bullet
Sch. B ...............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 525,384 525,384  
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 1,734,529
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 13,556,155
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 1,738,447
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........ 2,520,987 2,263,831 0
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0 0 0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 14,822 5,188 0 9,634
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 168,400 157,400 0 11,335
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 21,012 0 0 0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 10,423 0 0 10,379
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 214,657 162,588 0 31,348
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 910,038 910,038
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 1,124,695 162,588 0 941,386
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 1,396,292
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 2,101,243
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2014)
Form 990-PF (2014)
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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...............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 22,044 75,835 75,835
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet60,043
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet1,000 64,166 59,043 59,043
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...........   12,119 12,119
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)........... 20,182,098 Click to see attachment21,181,968 21,181,968
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment40,657 Click to see attachment64,190 Click to see attachment64,190
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 20,308,965 21,393,155 21,393,155
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 38,756 42,039
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).......... 38,756 42,039
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted................... 20,270,209 21,351,116
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 instructions)...... 20,270,209 21,351,116
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).. 20,308,965 21,393,155
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 20,270,209
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 1,396,292
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3 0
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 21,666,501
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 5 315,385
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 21,351,116
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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 WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS P    
b
c
d
e
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 13,556,155   11,817,708 1,738,447
b
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       1,738,447
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 1,738,447
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 		Bracket 3  
Part V
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 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))
2013 748,138 18,520,271 0.040396
2012 838,692 16,660,879 0.050339
2011 649,065 16,088,909 0.040342
2010 651,928 14,310,066 0.045557
2009 571,296 12,571,637 0.045443
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.222077
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 0.044415
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2014 from Part X, line 5..... 4 20,474,343
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 909,368
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 21,012
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 930,380
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 941,386
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 21,012
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 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 21,012
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 21,012
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2014 estimated tax payments and 2013 overpayment credited to 2014 6a 41,052
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 41,052
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 15
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 20,025
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet20,025 RefundedBullet 11 0
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 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$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • 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 2014 or the taxable year beginning in 2014 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    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 addressbulletWWW.PATTERSONFOUNDATION.NET
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletR STEPHEN ARMSTRONG Telephone no.bullet (651) 686-1600
    Located atbullet1031 MENDOTA HEIGHTS ROADST PAULMN ZIP+4bullet55120
    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 2014, 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 FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). 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 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 2014?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2014, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2014?...............
    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 2014 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 2014.)....................
    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 2014?
    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 4945(d)(4)(A)? (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
     
     
    .........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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    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
    R STEPHEN ARMSTRONG TREASURER
    0.10     		0 0 0
    1031 MENDOTA HEIGHTS ROAD
    ST PAUL,MN55120
    RONALD E EZERSKI DIRECTOR
    0.10     		0 0 0
    1031 MENDOTA HEIGHTS ROAD
    ST PAUL,MN55120
    GEORGE L HENRIQUES DIRECTOR
    0.10     		0 0 0
    1031 MENDOTA HEIGHTS ROAD
    ST PAUL,MN55120
    JEFFREY B BAKER DIRECTOR
    0.10     		0 0 0
    1031 MENDOTA HEIGHTS ROAD
    ST PAUL,MN55120
    MATTHEW L LEVITT SECRETARY
    0.10     		0 0 0
    1031 MENDOTA HEIGHTS ROAD
    ST PAUL,MN55120
    ROBERT C CLIFFORD VICE PRESIDENT
    0.10     		0 0 0
    1031 MENDOTA HEIGHTS ROAD
    ST PAUL,MN55120
    SCOTT P ANDERSON VICE PRESIDENT
    0.10     		0 0 0
    1031 MENDOTA HEIGHTS ROAD
    ST PAUL,MN55120
    JAMES W WILTZ DIRECTOR
    0.10     		0 0 0
    1031 MENDOTA HEIGHTS ROAD
    ST PAUL,MN55120
    TODD W MUELLER DIRECTOR
    0.10     		0 0 0
    1031 MENDOTA HEIGHTS ROAD
    ST PAUL,MN55120
    GARY D JOHNSON PRESIDENT
    0.10     		0 0 0
    1031 MENDOTA HEIGHTS ROAD
    ST PAUL,MN55120
    PAMELA A HEMMEN DIRECTOR
    0.10     		0 0 0
    1031 MENDOTA HEIGHTS ROAD
    ST PAUL,MN55120
    RAYMOND DEAN GODSIL III DIRECTOR
    0.10     		0 0 0
    1031 MENDOTA HEIGHTS ROAD
    ST PAUL,MN55120
    DAVID G MISIAK VICE PRESIDENT
    0.10     		0 0 0
    1031 MENDOTA HEIGHTS ROAD
    ST PAUL,MN55120
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
    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
    SIT INVESTMENTS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 112,390
    3300 IDS CENTER 80 SOUTH 8TH STREET
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55402
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    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  
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    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  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
    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
    20,557,224
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    93,559
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    135,352
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    20,786,135
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    20,786,135
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    311,792
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    20,474,343
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    1,023,717
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    1,023,717
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2014 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    21,012
    b
    Income tax for 2014. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    21,012
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    1,002,705
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    1,002,705
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    1,002,705
    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
    941,386
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    941,386
    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
    21,012
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    920,374
    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 (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2013     		(c)
    2013     		(d)
    2014
    1 Distributable amount for 2014 from Part XI, line 7 1,002,705
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2014:
    a Enter amount for 2013 only....... 701,638
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014:
    a From 2009.......  
    b From 2010.......  
    c From 2011.......  
    d From 2012.......  
    e From 2013.......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 0
    4Qualifying distributions for 2014 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 941,386
    a Applied to 2013, but not more than line 2a 701,638
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions).........     		0
    d Applied to 2014 distributable amount..... 239,748
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2014. 0 0
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 0
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ...........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2013. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		762,957
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2009 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2015.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		0
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2010....  
    b Excess from 2011....  
    c Excess from 2012....  
    d Excess from 2013....  
    e Excess from 2014....  
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 10
    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 2014, 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) 2014 (b) 2013 (c) 2012 (d) 2011
             
    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:
    MICHELLE MENNICKE FOUNDATION MANAGE
    1031 MENDOTA HEIGHTS ROAD
    ST PAUL,MN55120
    (651) 686-1929
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    APPLICATIONS SHOULD INCLUDE ALL ITEMS REQUESTED IN THE GRANT APPLICATION. GRANT APPLICATIONS CAN BE OBTAINED BY WRITING, EMAILING (INFORMATION@PATTERSONFOUNDATION.NET) OR CALLING (651) 686-1929. THE GRANT APPLICATION INCLUDES A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF YOUR PROJECT AND STATEMENT OF NEED, SUMMARY OF THE ORGANIZATION, ITS MISSION AND GOALS, ORGANIZATION BUDGET, AND A PROJECT BUDGET.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    MOST APPLICATIONS THAT RECEIVE FUNDING REQUIRE 60 TO 140 DAYS FOR CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL.
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    THE FOUNDATION FOCUSES ON PROVIDING GRANTS IN EDUCATION, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS. EDUCATION GRANTS ARE SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION IN THE FOUNDATION'S FOCUS AREAS OF ORAL HEALTH, ANIMAL HEALTH, AND OCCUPATIONAL AND PHYSICAL REHABILITATION. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES GRANTS ASSIST PROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE OR YOUTH WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS ARE SUPPORT FOR DEPENDENTS OF PATTERSON COMPANIES, INC EMPLOYEES.
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 11
    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
    ADA FOUNDATION
    211 E CHICAGO AVENUE
    CHICAGO,IL60611     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY MISSION OF MERCY EVENT IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS. 20,000
    AMERICA'S VETDOGS - THE VETERAN'S K-9 CORPS
    371 E JERICHO TURNPIKE
    SMITHTOWN,NY11720     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE VAN. 30,000
    CALIFORNIA DENTAL ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION
    1201 K STREET 15TH FLOOR
    SACRAMENTO,CA95814     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY MISSION OF MERCY EVENTS ON APRIL 25-26, 2014 IN VALLEJO AND ON NOVEMBER 21-22, 2014 IN POMONA. 10,000
    CARE CLINIC
    1407 WEST 4TH STREET
    RED WING,MN55066     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT DENTAL VOLUNTEERS. 8,000
    CENTRAL ARIZONA DENTAL SOCIETY FOUNDATION
    3193 DRINKWATER BLVD
    SCOTTSDALE,AZ85251     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY MISSION OF MERCY EVENT ON DECEMBER 11-12, 2014 IN PHOENIX. 5,000
    CALIFORNIA CAREFORCE
    8950 RESERVE DRIVE SUITE 120
    ROSEVILLE,CA95678     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT DENTAL VOLUNTEERS FOR 2015. 10,000
    CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF WASHINGTON
    924 G STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY MISSION OF MERCY EVENT ON SEPTEMBER 4-6, 2014 IN COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND. 2,500
    COLORADO MISSION OF MERCY
    430 COLORADO AVENUE
    PUEBLO,CO81004     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY MISSION OF MERCY EVENT ON OCTOBER 3-4, 2014 IN HENDERSON. 5,000
    COOK CHILDREN'S HEALTH FOUNDATION
    801 SEVENTH AVENUE
    FORT WORTH,TX76104     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES TO VOLUNTEER DENTISTS' OFFCIES TO RECEIVE FREE CARE. 7,500
    DENTAL LIFELINE NETWORK
    1800 15TH STREET SUITE 100
    DENVER,CO80202     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY EXPANSION OF THE NATIONAL DONATED DENTAL SERVICES PROGRAM. 60,000
    CHRISTINA'S SMILE INC
    123 GOLF CREST COVESUITE 404
    AUSTIN,TX78734     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY MOBILE DENTAL CLINICS SERVING DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN. 75,000
    COMPASSION WITHOUT BORDERS
    PO BOX 14995
    SANTA ROSA,CA95402     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY MOBILE VETERINARY CLINIC. 20,000
    INTERFAITH DENTAL CLINIC
    1721 PATTERSON STREET
    NASHVILLE,TN37203     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT DENTAL VOLUNTEERS. 16,000
    IOWA DENTAL FOUNDATION
    5530 WEST PARKWAY SUITE 100
    JOHNSTON,IA50131     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY MISSION OF MERCY EVENT IN WATERLOO ON SEPTEMBER 26-27, 2014. 5,000
    LOS ANGELES EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
    1055 WEST SEVENTH STREET SUITE 200
    LOS ANGELES,CA90017     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ORAL HEALTH INITIATIVE FOR LOW-INCOME CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS. 10,000
    CONCORD DENTAL SEALANT COALITION
    PO BOX 1062
    CONCORD,NH03301     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY SCHOOL BASED DENTAL SEALANT AND EDUCATION PROGRAM SERVING CHILDREN IN FIRST TO THIRD GRADE. 5,000
    MINNESOTA DENTAL FOUNDATION
    1335 INDUSTRIAL BLVD
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55413     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY MISSION OF MERCY EVENT IN MANKAOT ON JUNE 15-16, 2014. 2,500
    MOM-N-PA
    420 E ORANGE STREET
    SHIPPENSBURG,PA17257     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY MISSION OF MERCY EVENT ON SEPTEMBER 12-13, 2014 IN ALLENTOWN. 5,000
    NATIONAL CHILDREN'S ORAL HEALTH FOUNDATION
    4108 PARK ROAD SUITE 300
    CHARLOTTE,NC28209     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY EXPANSION OF STUDENTS UNITED FOR AMERICA'S TOOTHFAIRY PROGRAM. 5,000
    ILLINOIS STATE DENTAL SOCIETY FOUNDATION
    PO BPX 376
    SPRINGFIELD,IL62705     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY MISSION OF MERCY EVENT ON JUNE 20-21, 2014. 5,000
    HEALTH INTERVENTION SERVICES
    15 ANDRE STREET SE
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49507     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY HIRE A PART-TIME DENTAL ASSISTANT TO RECRUIT AND COORDINATE THE EFFORTS OF THE DENTAL VOLNTEERS. 5,000
    JEFFERSON COUNTY FOURTH STREET HEALTH CENTER
    1 ROSS PARK SUITE 202
    STEUBENVILLE,OH43952     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY NON-DENTAL FURNITURE AND SALARY EXPENSES FOR A PART-TIME DENTAL ASSISTANT FOR NEW CLINIC. 15,000
    KANSAS DENTAL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    5200 SW HUNTOON
    TOPEKA,KS66604     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY MISSION OF MERCY EVENT ON FEBRUARY 13-14, 2015 IN SALINA. 5,000
    ORAL HEALTH AMERICA
    180 NORTH MICHIGAN AVENUE SUITE
    1150
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY SMILES ACROSS AMERICA PROGRAM - EXPANSION OF THE ALEXANDRIA SITE AND LAUNCH THE PROGRAM IN FRESNO. 60,000
    KIDSSMILES PEDIATRIC DENTAL CLINIC
    PO BOX 647
    DUBLIN,OH43017     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO HIRE A PART-TIME DENTAL ASSISTANT TO WORK WITH DENTAL VOLUNTEERS AND TO DEVELOP A WEB BASED VOLUNTEER INFORMATION AND TIMEKEEPING SYSTEM. 7,000
    SCHOLARSHIP AMERICA
    ONE SCHOLARSHIP WAY PO BOX 297
    ST PETER,MN56082     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION SCHOLARSHIPS. 334,500
    SOUTH BAY CHILDREN'S HEALTH CENTER ASSOCIATION INC
    410 CAMINO REAL
    REDONDO BEACH,CA90277     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO PROVIDE A PART-TIME DENTAL ASSISTANT AND DENTAL COORDINATION TO ASSIST THE VOLUNTEER DENTAL STUDENTS. 3,500
    LEADER DOGS FOR THE BLIND
    1039 S ROCHESTER ROAD
    ROCHESTER HILLS,MI48307     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT ACCELERATED ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY AND VOLUNTEER VET EXTERNSHIP PROGRAMS. 25,000
    THE CINCINNATI DENTAL SOCIETY'S ORAL HEALTH FOUNDATION
    9200 MONTGOMERY RD STE 21A
    CINCINNATI,OH45242     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY SALARY EXPENSES FOR A PART-TIME DENTAL ASSISTANT TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE DENTAL VOLUNTEERS AND VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION EVENT AT THE END OF THE YEAR. 5,000
    TRINITY FREE CLINIC
    1045 WEST 146TH STREET SUITE B
    CARMEL,IN46032     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY PART-TIME DENTAL ASSISTANT TO WORK WITH VOLUNTEER DENTISTS. 5,000
    LOUISIANA DENTAL ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION
    7833 OFFICE PARK BLVD
    BATON ROUGE,LA70809     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY MISSION OF MERCY EVENT ON FEBRUARY 27-28, 2015 IN BATON ROUGE. 5,000
    LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES
    800 GRAND AVENUE
    BACLIFF,TX77518     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO REPAIR ROOF ON NEW DENTAL CLINIC. 7,700
    WALTON FOUNDATION FOR INDEPENDENCE INC
    1355 INDEPENDENCE DRIVE
    AUGUSTA,GA30901     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY STUDENTS WHO WILL VOLUNTEER AT CAMP TO BE INDEPENDENT. 8,043
    MISSION OUTPOST DENTAL CLINC
    13901 FAIRVIEW DRIVE
    BURNSVILLE,MN55337     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO RECRUIT ADDITIONAL DENTAL VOLUNTEERS AND INITIATE ORAL HYGIENE CLINICS. 10,000
    OPERATION GRACE MN
    1769 LEXINGTON AVE N SUITE 204
    ROSEVILLE,MN55113     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY START-UP EXPENSES FOR MOBILE DENTAL CLINIC. 53,795
    SACRAMENTO DISTRICT DENTAL FOUNDATION
    2035 HURLEY WAY SUITE 200
    SACRAMENTO,CA95825     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY SMILES FOR KIDS PROGRAM. 13,400
    THE CHILDREN'S DENTAL SOCIETY OF GREATER LOS ANGELES
    300 E BUCKTHORN STREET
    INGLEWOOD,CA90301     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO SUPPORT DENTAL VOLUNTEERS. 25,000
    WASHINGTON COUNTY CHILDREN'S PROGRAM
    PO BOX 311 14 STEVES LANE
    MACHIAS,ME04654     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ADVERTISING COSTS AND COORDINATION EXPENSES FOR 5 DAY CLINIC IN APRIL WHERE UNDERSERVED CHILDREN AND ADULTS WILL RECEIVE FREE COMPREHENSIVE CARE. 6,400
    YORK COUNTY FREE CLINIC
    1410 OAKLAND AVENUE
    ROCK HILL,SC29730     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY HIRE A PART-TIME DENTAL ASSISTANT TO RECRUIT AND COORDINATE THE EFFORTS OF THE DENTAL VOLUNTEERS. 4,200
    IRVING INTERFAITH CLINIC
    1302 LANE STREET SUITE 100
    IRVING,TX75061     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY SALARY EXPENSE FOR A PART-TIME DENTAL ASSISTANT. 5,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 910,038
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 12
    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 ............     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 525,384  
    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 1,734,529  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 2,259,913 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    132,259,913
    (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 (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 13
    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) 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 (2014)
    Additional Data


    Software ID:  
    Software Version:  


    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors
    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2014
    Name of the organization
    PATTERSON FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    74-3076772
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ





    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......... Arrow Bullet $  
    Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
    Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
    Page 2
    Name of organization
    PATTERSON FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    74-3076772
    Part I
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
     
     

    SIT INVESTMENTS  
    3300 IDS CENTER 80 SOUTH 8TH STREET
     
    MINNEAPOLIS, MN55402

    		$12,492


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    2
     
     

    ACTEON NORTH AMERICA  
    124 FAITHER DRIVE SUITE 140
     
    MOUNT LAUREL, NJ08054

    		$10,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    3
     
     

    SEPTODONT  
    205 GRANITE RUN DRIVE SUITE 150
     
    LANCASTER, PA17601

    		$10,075


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    4
     
     

    DJO GLOBAL  
    1430 DECISION STREET
     
    VISTA, CA92081

    		$10,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    5
     
     

    SEMPERMED USA INC  
    13900 49TH STREET NORTH
     
    CLEARWATER, FL33762

    		$25,143


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    6
     
     

    SIRONA DENTAL SYSTEMS INC  
    4835 SIRONA DRIVE SUITE 100
     
    CHARLOTTE, NC28273

    		$20,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
    Name of organization
    PATTERSON FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    74-3076772
    Part I
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    7
     
     

    IVOCLAR VIVADENT INC  
    175 PINEVIEW DRIVE
     
    AMHERST, NY14228

    		$15,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    8
     
     

    VOCO AMERICA INC  
    1245 ROSEMONT DRIVE SUITE 140
     
    INDIAN LAND, SC29707

    		$10,100


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    9
     
     

    MIDMARK CORPORATION  
    60 VISTA DRIVE PO BOX 286
     
    VERSAILLES, OH45380

    		$10,100


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    10
     
     

    3M ESPE DENTAL PRODUCTS  
    13M CENTER BUILDING 275-02-E-03
     
    ST PAUL, MN54144

    		$10,100


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    11
     
     

    WELL FARGO BANK NA  
    MAC A0279-040 2000 POWELL STREET 4T
     
    EMERYVILLE, CA94608

    		$10,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    12
     
     

    SCICAN  
    701 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE
     
    CANONSBURG, PA15317

    		$10,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
    Name of organization
    PATTERSON FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    74-3076772
    Part I
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    13
     
     

    HU-FRIEDY  
    3232 N ROCKWELL STREET
     
    CHICAGO, IL60618

    		$10,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    14
     
     

    DENTSPLY INTERNATIONAL INC  
    SUSQUEHANNA COMMERCE CENTER SUITE 6
     
    YORK, PA17401

    		$10,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    15
     
     

    A-DEC INC  
    2601 CRESTVIEW DRIVE
     
    NEWBERG, OR97132

    		$10,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    16
     
     

    KAVO DENTAL TECHNOLOGIES  
    11727 FRUEHAUF DRIVE
     
    CHARLOTTE, NC28273

    		$5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    17
     
     

    PROFESSIONAL SALES ASSOCIATES INC  
    5045 PARK AVE WEST SUITE 1B
     
    SEVILLE, OH44273

    		$5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    18
     
     

    KERR CORPORATION  
    11729 FRUEHAUF DRIVE
     
    CHARLOTTE, NC28273

    		$5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
    Name of organization
    PATTERSON FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    74-3076772
    Part I
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    19
     
     

    AIR TECHNIQUES  
    1295 WALT WHITMAN ROAD
     
    MELVILLE, NY11747

    		$5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    PATTERSON FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    74-3076772
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    PATTERSON FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    74-3076772
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10)
    that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

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    Name:
    PATTERSON FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-3076772
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
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    TY 2014 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    PATTERSON FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-3076772
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    MONEY MARKET FUNDS FMV 156,574 156,574
    EQUITIES FMV 13,503,524 13,503,524
    BONDS AND NOTES FMV 3,268,329 3,268,329
    POOLED, COMMON AND COLLECTIVE FUNDS FMV 4,253,541 4,253,541

    TY 2014 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    PATTERSON FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-3076772
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    ACCRUED INTEREST AND DIVIDENDS 40,657 44,165 44,165
    EXCISE TAX REFUND   20,025 20,025


    TY 2014 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    PATTERSON FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-3076772
    Description Amount
       


    TY 2014 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    PATTERSON FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-3076772
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    MISCELLANEOUS 4,808 0 0 4,764
    FUNDRAISING 5,615 0 0 5,615


    TY 2014 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    PATTERSON FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-3076772
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES 157,400 157,400 0 0
    SCHOLARSHIP FEES 11,000 0 0 11,000
    GRANTS CONSULTING 0 0 0 335


    TY 2014 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    PATTERSON FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-3076772
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXCISE TAXES 21,012 0 0 0