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
Steffens Foundation
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO Box 271170   Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Louisville, CO80027
A Employer identification number

20-2420941
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(312) 603-8197
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$7,788,143J 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).............. 610,305
2 Check bullet
Sch. B ...............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 169,495 169,305  
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 299,913
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 803,267
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 652,501
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........ 1,079,713 821,806  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 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 4,297 4,297   0
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 18,545 3,107   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 42,548 42,481   0
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 65,390 49,885   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 320,000 320,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 385,390 49,885   320,000
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 694,323
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 771,921
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -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.......... 885,913 990,278 990,286
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........... 15    
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 3,143,862 Click to see attachment3,499,331 4,935,623
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........ 1,252,560 Click to see attachment1,252,964 1,238,418
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)........... 419,769 Click to see attachment660,937 623,816
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment2,690 Click to see attachment8,260 Click to see attachment0
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 5,704,809 6,411,770 7,788,143
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue..................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet) Click to see attachment0 Click to see attachment12,638
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).......... 0 12,638
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted...................    
25 Temporarily restricted................    
26 Permanently restricted................    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds......... 0 0
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 5,704,809 6,399,132
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)...... 5,704,809 6,399,132
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).. 5,704,809 6,411,770
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 5,704,809
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 694,323
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3 0
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 6,399,132
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 5 0
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 6,399,132
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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 The Northern Trust Company #6790 - all short-term   2014-01-01 2014-12-31
b 325 Now Inc   2006-05-02 2014-06-10
c 250 Goldman Sachs Group, Inc   2005-01-01 2014-07-17
d 2,104 Hewlett Packard   2005-01-01 2014-07-17
e 1,512 Johnson & Johnson   2005-01-01 2014-07-17
1,607 Microsoft Corp   2005-01-01 2014-07-17
1,400 Spectra Energy   2008-08-25 2014-07-17
1,201 Target Corp   2005-01-01 2014-07-17
2,272 Walgreens Co   2005-01-01 2014-07-17
1,150 Covidien PLC   2008-10-02 2014-07-17
Capital Gains Dividends P    
(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 42,225   43,083 -858
b 10,601   4,543 6,058
c 42,489   699 41,790
d 72,313   1,565 70,748
e 151,720   4,228 147,492
71,576   1,542 70,034
59,345   36,027 23,318
71,734   1,846 69,888
159,607   3,265 156,342
100,025   53,968 46,057
21,632     21,632
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       -858
b       6,058
c       41,790
d       70,748
e       147,492
      70,034
      23,318
      69,888
      156,342
      46,057
      21,632
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 2 652,501
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 262,750 6,431,521 0.040853
2012 191,410 5,795,765 0.033026
2011 264,080 5,615,297 0.047029
2010 251,123 5,025,944 0.049965
2009 349,205 4,733,716 0.073770
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.244643
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 0.048929
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2014 from Part X, line 5..... 4 6,975,820
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 341,320
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 7,719
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 349,039
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 320,000
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See
the Part 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 15,438
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 15,438
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 15,438
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2014 estimated tax payments and 2013 overpayment credited to 2014 6a 2,800
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source....... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 29,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 31,800
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  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 16,362
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet16,362 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)
    bulletCO
    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. Click to see attachment...............................
    10
    Yes
     
    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 addressbulletNone
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletThe Foundation Telephone no.bullet (312) 603-8197
    Located atbulletPO Box 271170LouisvilleCO ZIP+4bullet80027
    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
    Mary S Schweitzer President
    1.00     		0 0 0
    POBox 271170
    Louisville,CO80027
    Stephanie L Schweitzer Vice President
    0.10     		0 0 0
    POBox 271170
    Louisville,CO80027
    Edmund A Schweitzer Secretary
    0.10     		0 0 0
    POBox 271170
    Louisville,CO80027
    Paul A Schweitzer Treasurer
    0.10     		0 0 0
    POBox 271170
    Louisville,CO80027
    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
    NONE
    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
    6,335,083
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    746,968
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    7,082,051
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    7,082,051
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    106,231
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    6,975,820
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    348,791
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    348,791
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2014 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    15,438
    b
    Income tax for 2014. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    15,438
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    333,353
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    333,353
    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
    333,353
    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
    320,000
    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
    320,000
    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
    0
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    320,000
    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 7 333,353
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2014:
    a Enter amount for 2013 only....... 318,151
    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$ 320,000
    a Applied to 2013, but not more than line 2a 318,151
    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..... 1,849
    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 ..........     		331,504
    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).)
    Mary S Schweitzer
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (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
    Alternatives to Violence
    625 N Van Buren
    Moscow,ID83843     		None 501(c)(3) General Operating 5,000
    Anderson Animal Shelter
    1000 La Fox Road
    South Elgin,IL60177     		None 501(c)(3) General Operating 1,000
    Attention Homes
    3080 Broadway C
    Boulder,CO80304     		None 501(c)(3) General Operating 5,000
    Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
    5001 Angel Canyon Rd
    Kanab,UT84741     		None 501(c)(3) General Operating 2,000
    Birds of Prey Foundation
    2290 South 104th Steet
    Broomfield,CO80020     		None 501(c)(3) General Operating 2,000
    Boulder Preparatory High School
    5075 Chaparral Court 1
    Boulder,CO80301     		None 501(c)(3) General Operating 6,000
    Boulder Shelter for the Homeless
    4869 Broadway Street
    Boulder,CO80304     		None 501(c)(3) General Operating 5,000
    Boys and Girls Club-Lewis Clark Valley
    1021 Burrell Ave
    Lewiston,ID83501     		None 501(c)(3) General Operating 2,000
    Bridge House
    PO Box 626
    Boulder,CO80306     		None 501(c)(3) General Operating 30,000
    Catholic Relief Services
    PO Box 17090
    Baltimore,MD212037090     		None 501(c)(3) General Operating 5,000
    CNDCCCY
    3700 Baseline Road
    Boulder,CO80203     		None 501(c)(3) General Operating 10,000
    Community Food Share
    650 S Taylor Ave
    Louisville,CO80037     		None 501(c)(3) General Operating 2,000
    Covenant House
    Times Square Station PO Box 731
    New York,NY10108     		None 501(c)(3) General Operating 5,000
    Cross Catholic Outreach
    2700 N Military Trail Suite 240
    Boca Raton,FL334273908     		None 501(c)(3) General Operating 15,000
    Doctors Without Borders
    POBox 5023
    Hagerstown,MD217415030     		None 501(c)(3) General Operating 5,000
    Dominican Sisters of Peace
    3600 Broadway
    Great Bend,KS67530     		None 501(c)(3) General Operating 25,000
    Fisher House Foundation
    111 Rockville Pike Suite 420
    Rockville,MD20850     		None 501(c)(3) General Operating 3,500
    Fort Hays State University
    225 Rarick Hall
    Hays,KS676074099     		None 501(c)(3) Science and Math Summer Camps 25,000
    Forward Steps Foundation
    370 Interlocken Blvd
    Broomfield,CO80021     		None 501(c)(3) General Operating 2,000
    Gonzaga University
    502 East Boone Ave
    Spokane,WA992580098     		None 501(c)(3) CCASL Endowment for the Shaw Connection Project 5,000
    Heartland Alliance
    208 S LaSalle Street 1818
    Chicago,IL60604     		None 501(c)(3) General Operating 12,000
    Humane Society of the Palouse
    2019 E White Ave
    Moscow,ID83843     		None 501(c)(3) General Operating 1,000
    Intercambio de Communidades
    4735 Walnut St B
    Boulder,CO80301     		None 501(c)(3) General Operating 5,000
    Kiwanis
    4650 Shawnee Place
    Boulder,CO80303     		None 501(c)(3) General Operating 2,000
    Lane County Historical Society
    PO Box 821
    Dighton,KS87839     		None 501(c)(3) General Operating 1,000
    Marines of Palouse
    PO Box 8096
    Moscow,ID83843     		None 501(c)(3) General Operating 1,000
    National Multiple Sclerosis Society-Wisconsin Chapter
    1120 James Drive
    Harland,WI53029     		None 501(c)(3) General Operating 1,000
    Opportunity International
    2122 York Rd Suite 340
    Oak Brook,IL60523     		None 501(c)(3) General Operating 30,000
    Palouse Discovery Science Center
    2371 NE Hopkins CT
    Pullman,WA99163     		None 501(c)(3) General Operating 5,000
    Red Cloud Indian School
    100 Mission Dr
    Pine Ridge,SD57770     		None 501(c)(3) General Operating 1,000
    San Felipe Humanitarian Alliance
    638 Camino de los Mares
    San Clemente,CA92673     		None 501(c)(3) General Operating 10,000
    Sew Much Comfort
    13805 Frontier Lane
    Burnsville,MN55337     		None 501(c)(3) General Operating 1,000
    Shriners Hospitals
    POBox 2472
    Spokane,WA992102472     		None 501(c)(3) General Operating 7,000
    Sister Carmen Community Center
    655 Aspen Ridge
    Lafayette,CO80026     		None 501(c)(3) General Operating 25,000
    Social Venture Partners Boulder County
    1123 Spruce Street
    Boulder,CO80302     		None 501(c)(3) General Operating 5,000
    St Francis Indian School
    PO Box 379
    St Francis,SD57572     		None 501(c)(3) General Operating 1,000
    St Joseph's Indian School
    1301 N Main St
    Chamberlain,SD57326     		None 501(c)(3) General Operating 1,000
    St Margaret's Shelter for Women
    1023 W Riverside Ave
    Spokane,WA99210     		None 501(c)(3) General Operating 5,000
    Sweet Dream in a Bag
    9249 S Broadway Unit 200 Suite 198
    Littleton,CO80129     		None 501(c)(3) General Operating 2,000
    Troy ACSTroy Food Bank
    PO Box 383
    Troy,ID83871     		None 501(c)(3) General Operationg 5,000
    USO World Headquarters
    POBox 96860
    Washington,DC200777677     		None 501(c)(3) General Operating 2,500
    Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery
    1004 E 8th Ave
    Spokane,WA99201     		None 501(c)(3) General Operating 18,000
    Washington State University
    POBox 642012
    Pullman,WA99164     		None 501(c)(3) Opportunity Scholarship Fund for 1st/2nd Generation Immigrant Students 12,000
    Whitman County Humane Society
    126 South Grand Ave
    Pullman,WA99163     		None 501(c)(3) General Operating 1,000
    Wild Animal Sanctuary
    1946 County Road 53
    Keensburg,CO80643     		None 501(c)(3) General Operating 5,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 320,000
    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....     14 169,495  
    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 .............     		    18 299,913  
    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).. 0 469,408 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13469,408
    (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)
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    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
    Steffens Foundation
     
    Employer identification number

    20-2420941
    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
    Steffens Foundation
          		Employer identification number

    20-2420941
    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
    2005 Mary S Schweitzer Charitable Lead Annuity Trust
     

       
    PO Box 271170
     
    Louisville, CO80027

    		$183,830


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

    Mary Schweitzer  
    PO Box 271170
     
    Louisville, CO80027

    		$426,475


    (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
    Steffens Foundation
          		Employer identification number

    20-2420941
    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
    2
    		 2,700 Shares Danaher Corp stock, 2,964 Shares Walgreens stock $ 426,475 2014-12-11
    (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
    Steffens Foundation
          		Employer identification number

    20-2420941
    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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    TY 2014 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    Steffens Foundation
    EIN: 20-2420941
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Professional Fees 4,297 4,297   0

    TY 2014 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    Steffens Foundation
    EIN: 20-2420941
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    MFB Northern HY Fixed 539,956 493,043
    MFC Ishares TR Barclays 1-3 Yr BD 199,671 199,842
    MFB Northern Fds Bd Index Fd 513,337 545,533

    TY 2014 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    Steffens Foundation
    EIN: 20-2420941
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    Apple Inc 63,655 108,172
    Bristol Myers Squibb 47,075 98,010
    Cisco Sys. 106,929 172,119
    Danaher Corp. 287,272 444,496
    Dominion Res Inc 47,110 76,900
    Exxon Mobil Corp. 189,169 306,657
    Franklin Res. Inc. 40,590 99,323
    General Elec. 145,379 102,408
    Home Depot Inc. 45,380 134,677
    International Business Machines 58,991 56,154
    JP Morgan Chase & Co 55,037 75,096
    Kohls Corp 77,778 99,739
    National Oilwell Varco 41,776 85,189
    Nike Inc. 43,474 218,318
    Oracle Corporation 52,200 89,940
    Pepsico Inc. 64,153 109,783
    Proctor & Gamble Co. 118,027 199,487
    State Str. Corp. 78,915 134,512
    United Tech. Corp 91,548 207,000
    Verizon Comm. 73,152 106,144
    Walgreen Co. 201,997 225,857
    Wells Fargo 81,998 149,988
    MFB Northern FDS Small Cap Value 180,340 254,251
    MFB Northern Intl. Eq Indx 231,271 260,490
    Novartis AG 45,776 77,371
    MFC Ishares EAFE Indx Fnd 15,630 18,252
    Sigma Aldrich Corp 50,390 137,270
    MFB Northern Emerging Market 520,949 463,283
    EMC Corp 64,824 71,652
    International CONS AIRLS Group SA 6,725 8,700
    Postnl N V 3,382 2,391
    KBC Group NV 4,528 4,553
    Imperial Oil Limited 4,095 3,322
    AXA SA 3,815 3,662
    BNP Paribas 9,474 8,315
    GDF Suez SA 6,371 5,638
    Sanofi 11,102 9,897
    Schneider Electric 8,320 7,018
    Technip 11,490 7,531
    Total SA 9,004 7,101
    Bayer AG 6,112 6,295
    Daimler 5,177 4,885
    Linde 9,214 8,305
    SAP 5,488 4,736
    Ryanair Hldgs 2,054 2,780
    East Japan Ry Co 5,918 5,889
    Hitachi LTD 7,785 7,456
    JGC Corp 6,194 4,168
    KDDI Corp 10,803 11,518
    Komatsu LTD 4,970 4,917
    Nikon Corp 7,541 6,449
    Shn ETSU Chem Co LTD 6,202 6,297
    Sumitomo Mitsui Finl Group 6,549 5,853
    Toyota MTR Corp 7,775 8,156
    Akzo Noble 14,555 13,589
    Reed Elsevier 12,908 13,339
    Clariant 4,304 3,769
    Credit Suisse Group 4,774 4,188
    Givaudan 5,986 6,500
    Novartis AG 11,678 12,231
    Roche Hldg LTD 9,726 8,939
    UBS Group 11,230 10,401
    Zurich Ins Group 7,931 8,174
    Aviva PLC 8,420 7,331
    Balfour Beatty 2,784 2,084
    Barclays 9,188 9,231
    BG PLC 6,891 4,542
    British Amern TOB 12,523 11,213
    Carnival 5,898 7,288
    Glaxosmithkline 7,447 7,009
    HSBC Holdings 9,196 8,218
    Kingfisher 5,685 6,156
    Lloyds Banking 7,832 7,002
    Rexam 4,678 3,693
    Rio Tinto 6,531 5,251
    Royal Dutch Shell 2,544 2,075
    Sponsored ADR (SSEZY) 3,238 3,233
    Unilever 4,444 4,099
    Vodafone Group 5,842 5,937
    China Mobile LTD 6,795 7,000
    CNOOC LTD 5,824 4,605
    SK Telecom 9,606 10,156

    TY 2014 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    Steffens Foundation
    EIN: 20-2420941
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    MFB Northern FDS Short BD FD AT COST 200,000 198,430
    MFB Northern Multi Manager Global Listed Infrastructure Fd AT COST 132,173 142,410
    MFC Flexshares Tr Morningstar Global AT COST 328,764 282,976

    TY 2014 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    Steffens Foundation
    EIN: 20-2420941
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    Organization Costs 1,010 1,010  
    Accumulated Amortization-Org. Costs -581 -648  
    Receivables 2,261 7,898  


    TY 2014 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    Steffens Foundation
    EIN: 20-2420941
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Administrative Expense 148 148   0
    Advisory Fees 16,950 16,950   0
    Amortization 67 0   0
    Trustee Fees 25,383 25,383   0


    TY 2014 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    Steffens Foundation
    EIN: 20-2420941
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    Excise Tax Payable 0 12,638


    TY 2014 SubstantialContributorsSch
    Name:
    Steffens Foundation
    EIN: 20-2420941
    Name Address
     
          		POBox 271170
    Louisville,CO80027
    Mary S Schweitzer POBox 271170
    Louisville,CO80027


    TY 2014 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    Steffens Foundation
    EIN: 20-2420941
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Foreign Tax Withheld 3,107 3,107   0
    Federal Excise Tax 15,438 0   0