TY 2014 Form 990PF

- TIN:

Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation

or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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Information 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
THOMAS E & EDNA D CARPENTER
FOUNDATION

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)12805 ST CROIX TRAIL SOUTH Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
HASTINGS, MN55033

A Employer identification number

23-7275337

B Telephone number (see instructions)

(651) 437-4359

C If exemption application is pending, check here bullet

G Check all that apply: Initial returnInitial return of a former public charity
Final returnAmended return
Address changeName change

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here ............. bullet

2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... bullet

E If private foundation status was terminated
under section 507(b)(1)(A), check here ....... bullet

H Check type of organization: Section 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trustOther taxable private foundation

I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16) bullet

$18,769,648J Accounting method: Cash Accrual
Other (specify)
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)

F If the foundation is in a 60-month termination
under section 507(b)(1)(B), check here ....... bullet

	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)


1	Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach
	schedule)..............		599,367
2	Check
	Sch. B ...............
3	Interest on savings and temporary cash investments
4	Dividends and interest from securities......		134,348		134,348	134,348
5a	Gross rents..............		10,510			10,510
b	Net rental income or (loss) 5,994
6a	Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10
b	Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a
7	Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...
8	Net short-term capital gain.........
9	Income modifications...........
10a	Gross sales less returns and allowances	93,386
b	Less: Cost of goods sold....
c	Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....			93,386		93,386
11	Other income (attach schedule).......			3,572,064		3,572,064
12	Total. Add lines 1 through 11........		4,409,675		134,348	3,810,308
13	Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.		60,500		3,025	24,252	33,223
14	Other employee salaries and wages......		311,028		15,552	124,411	171,065
15	Pension plans, employee benefits.......		59,493		2,975	23,797	32,721
16a	Legal fees (attach schedule).........			27,240		11,494	15,746
b	Accounting fees (attach schedule).......			10,150		4,283	5,867
c	Other professional fees (attach schedule)....			5,748		2,415	3,333
17	Interest...............
18	Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...			27,789	1,389	11,116	15,284
19	Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...			114,914		1,577
20	Occupancy..............		25,655			10,775	14,880
21	Travel, conferences, and meetings.......
22	Printing and publications..........
23	Other expenses (attach schedule).......			285,349	34,242	131,261	119,846
24	Total operating and administrative expenses.
	Add lines 13 through 23..........		927,866		57,183	345,381	411,965
25	Contributions, gifts, grants paid........		0				0
26	Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25		927,866		57,183	345,381	411,965
27	Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a	Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements		3,481,809
b	Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-)				77,165
c	Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...					3,464,927

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.

Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2014)

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Part II		Balance Sheets	Beginning of year	End of year
Part II		Balance Sheets	(a) Book Value	(b) Book Value	(c) Fair Market Value
	1	Cash—non-interest-bearing...............
	2	Savings and temporary cash investments..........	26,659	45,140	45,140
	3	Accounts receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	4	Pledges receivable 13,487
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts	5,188	13,487	13,487
	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)
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	8	Inventories for sale or use...............	1,944	4,140	4,140
	9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges...........	32,203	34,291	34,291
	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
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	12	Investments—mortgage loans..............
	13	Investments—other (attach schedule)...........	5,577,323	8,672,590	8,672,590
	14	Land, buildings, and equipment: basis 5,953,853
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) 1,992,021	3,989,889	3,961,832	10,000,000
	15	Other assets (describe )
	16	Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
		instructions. Also, see page 1, item I)	9,633,206	12,731,480	18,769,648
	17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........	39,902	53,826
	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 )
	23	Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)..........	39,902	53,826
		Foundations that follow SFAS 117, check here
		and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
	24	Unrestricted...................	8,966,157	11,892,951
	25	Temporarily restricted................	246,189	403,745
	26	Permanently restricted................	380,958	380,958
		Foundations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here
		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)......	9,593,304	12,677,654
	31	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions)..	9,633,206	12,731,480

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	9,593,304
2	Enter amount from Part I, line 27a.....................	2	3,481,809
3	Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize)	3
4	Add lines 1, 2, and 3..........................	4	13,075,113
5	Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize)	5	397,459
6	Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30.	6	12,677,654

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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.)
1a
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
b
c
d
e

Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69
(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
b
c
d
e

2	Capital gain net income or (net capital loss)	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7 If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7	2
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		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? Yes No

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
2012
2011
2010
2009

2	Total of line 1, column (d) ......................	2
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
4	Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2014 from Part X, line 5.....	4
5	Multiply line 4 by line 3.......................	5
6	Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........	6
7	Add lines 5 and 6.........................	7
8	Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4..............	8
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	Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check hereand enter “N/A" on line 1.
	Date of ruling or determination letter: 1987-03-30(attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b	Domestic foundations that meet the section 4940(e) requirements in Part V, check	1	N/A
	hereand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c	All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2	Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-)	2
3	Add lines 1 and 2...........................	3
4	Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-)	4
5	Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- .....	5
6	Credits/Payments:

a	2014 estimated tax payments and 2013 overpayment credited to 2014	6a
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
8	Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check hereif Form 2220 is attached.		8
9	Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......		9
10	Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...		10
11	Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated tax	Refunded	11

Part VII-A

Statements Regarding Activities

During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did

Yes

it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................

Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions

for definition)?.................................

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.

Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................

Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:

(1) On the foundation. bullet

$ (2) On foundation managers. bullet

Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed

on foundation managers. bullet

Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......

If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.

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....

Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........

Yes

If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................

Yes

Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........

If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.

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?................

Yes

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..................................

Yes

Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)

MN, WI

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 .

Yes

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.............................

Yes

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Part VII-A

Statements Regarding Activities (continued)

Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names

and addresses. ...............................

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) .............

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).................

Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?

Yes

Website address bullet

WWW.CARPENTERNATURECENTER.ORG

The books are in care of bullet

LINDA POLGLASE Telephone no. bullet

(651) 437-4359

Located at bullet

12805 ST CROIX TRAIL SHASTINGSMN ZIP+4 bullet

55033

Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —Check here......... bullet

and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ...... bullet

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

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? YesNo

(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)

a disqualified person?........................YesNo

(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? YesNo

(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? YesNo

(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)?.................YesNo

(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.).........YesNo

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)? ........

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here......... bullet

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?.............

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)):

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?...............YesNo

If "Yes," list the years bullet

20, 20, 20, 20

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.) ..............

If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.

20, 20, 20, 20

Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at

any time during the year?........................YesNo

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.)....................

Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?

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?

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))? YesNo

(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry

on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?...............YesNo

(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? YesNo

(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described

in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)..................YesNo

(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or

educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?........YesNo

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)? ......

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here......... bullet

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?............YesNo

If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).

Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on

a personal benefit contract?.......................YesNo

Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....

If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.

At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? YesNo

If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....

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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
JENNIFER VIETH	EXEC DIRECTO 40.00	60,500	0	0
12805 ST CROIX TRAIL SOUTH HASTINGS,MN55033	EXEC DIRECTO 40.00	60,500	0	0
TIM POWER	PRESIDENT 4.00	0	0	0
12805 ST CROIX TRAIL SOUTH HASTINGS,MN55033	PRESIDENT 4.00	0	0	0
TROY WEATHERS	VICE PRESIDE 2.00	0	0	0
12805 ST CROIX TRAIL SOUTH HASTINGS,MN55033	VICE PRESIDE 2.00	0	0	0
JAMES FREUND	TREASURER 2.00	0	0	0
12805 ST CROIX TRAIL SOUTH HASTINGS,MN55033	TREASURER 2.00	0	0	0
CURT MAGES	SECRETARY 1.00	0	0	0
12805 ST CROIX TRAIL SOUTH HASTINGS,MN55033	SECRETARY 1.00	0	0	0
VICKIE BATROOT	PAST PRESIDE 1.00	0	0	0
12805 ST CROIX TRAIL SOUTH HASTINGS,MN55033	PAST PRESIDE 1.00	0	0	0
J DANIEL BAASEN	TRUSTEE 1.00	0	0	0
12805 ST CROIX TRAIL SOUTH HASTINGS,MN55033	TRUSTEE 1.00	0	0	0
LAURIE BAUER	TRUSTEE 1.00	0	0	0
12805 ST CROIX TRAIL SOUTH HASTINGS,MN55033	TRUSTEE 1.00	0	0	0
JAY GRIGGS	TRUSTEE 1.00	0	0	0
12805 ST CROIX TRAIL SOUTH HASTINGS,MN55033	TRUSTEE 1.00	0	0	0
GARY GRISWOLD	TRUSTEE 2.00	0	0	0
12805 ST CROIX TRAIL SOUTH HASTINGS,MN55033	TRUSTEE 2.00	0	0	0
PAUL JESKE	TRUSTEE 1.00	0	0	0
12805 ST CROIX TRAIL SOUTH HASTINGS,MN55033	TRUSTEE 1.00	0	0	0
DON KERN	TRUSTEE 1.00	0	0	0
12805 ST CROIX TRAIL SOUTH HASTINGS,MN55033	TRUSTEE 1.00	0	0	0
REP DENNY MCNAMARA	TRUSTEE 1.00	0	0	0
12805 ST CROIX TRAIL SOUTH HASTINGS,MN55033	TRUSTEE 1.00	0	0	0
STEVE MESSICK	TRUSTEE 1.00	0	0	0
12805 ST CROIX TRAIL SOUTH HASTINGS,MN55033	TRUSTEE 1.00	0	0	0
COLLEEN MORAN	TRUSTEE 1.00	0	0	0
12805 ST CROIX TRAIL SOUTH HASTINGS,MN55033	TRUSTEE 1.00	0	0	0
ALLEN MOST	TRUSTEE 1.00	0	0	0
12805 ST CROIX TRAIL SOUTH HASTINGS,MN55033	TRUSTEE 1.00	0	0	0
SARAH NEITZ	TRUSTEE 1.00	0	0	0
12805 ST CROIX TRAIL SOUTH HASTINGS,MN55033	TRUSTEE 1.00	0	0	0
PAUL ROSSO	TRUSTEE 1.00	0	0	0
12805 ST CROIX TRAIL SOUTH HASTINGS,MN55033	TRUSTEE 1.00	0	0	0
JOHN TINUCCI	TRUSTEE 1.00	0	0	0
12805 ST CROIX TRAIL SOUTH HASTINGS,MN55033	TRUSTEE 1.00	0	0	0

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...................

3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE

Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services............. bullet

Part IX-A

Summary of Direct Charitable Activities

List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc.		Expenses
1	SERVED MORE THAN 25,000 VISITORS TO PROGRAMS AND HIKES, AND PUBLISHED 3 NEWSLETTERS.	664,725
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	N/A
2


All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3

Total. Add lines 1 through 3......................... bullet

Part X

Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,
see instructions.)

Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes:

Average monthly fair market value of securities...................

6,828,730

Average of monthly cash balances.......................

47,331

Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................

250,000

Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................

7,126,061

Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and

1c (attach detailed explanation) .............

Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................

Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................

7,126,061

Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see

instructions) .............................

106,891

Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4

7,019,170

Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................

350,959

Part XI

Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here bullet

and do not complete this part.)

Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................

Tax on investment income for 2014 from Part VI, line 5......

Income tax for 2014. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...

Add lines 2a and 2b............................

Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............

Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................

Add lines 3 and 4............................

Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................

Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...

Part XII

Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)

Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:

Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........

411,965

Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................

Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes...............................

Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:

Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................

Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................

Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4

411,965

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).................

Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............

411,965

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.

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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
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2014:
a Enter amount for 2013 only.......
b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20
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.........
4Qualifying distributions for 2014 from Part
XII, line 4: $ 411,965
a Applied to 2013, but not more than line 2a
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years (Election required—see instructions).....
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election required—see instructions).........
d Applied to 2014 distributable amount.....
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus		411,965
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2014.
(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		411,965
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract line 4b from line 2b ...........
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed income for which a notice of deficiency has been issued, or on which the section 4942(a) tax has been previously assessed......
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount —see instructions ...........
e Undistributed income for 2013. Subtract line 4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see instructions .............
f Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must be distributed in 2015 ..........
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) .......
8Excess distributions carryover from 2009 not applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...
9Excess distributions carryover to 2015. Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
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....

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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

1987-03-31

b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section4942(j)(3) or4942(j)(5)

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	(e) Total
	350,959				350,959
b 85% of line 2a .........	298,315				298,315
c Qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4 for each year listed .....	411,965	387,365	369,705	385,472	1,554,507
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 ....	411,965	387,365	369,705	385,472	1,554,507
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...	233,973	251,627	234,612	349,709	1,069,921
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

if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. (see instructions) to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d.

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:

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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)		Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
aPaid during the year

Total ................................. 3a

bApproved for future payment

Total ................................. 3b

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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	(e) Related or exempt function income (See instructions.)
aRENTAL REVENUE			16	25,658
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	134,348
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 .............	532420	5,994
7 Other investment income.....
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory .............
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..					93,386
11 Other revenue: aSALE OF EASEMENT					3,542,250
bMISC INCOME					4,156
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..		5,994		160,006	3,639,792

13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................

133,805,792

(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)

Part XVI-B

Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes

Line No.	Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See instructions.)
11C	PROVIDES INCOME FOR ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS.
4	THE INCOME HEIGHTENS THE PUBLIC'S AWARENESS AND PROVIDES FUNDING FOR ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS.
10	THE SALE OF EASEMENT INCOME HEIGHTENS THE PUBLIC'S AWARENESS OF THE CENTER'S ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS AND ALSO FULFILLS OUR MISSION DEALING WITH LAND PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION. THE SALE OF THE NATURE CENTER'S MERCHANDISE HEIGHTENS THE PUBLIC'S AWARENESS OF THE CENTER'S ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS.

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Part XVII

Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations

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

organizations?

Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:

(1) Cash...................................

1a(1)

(2) Other assets.................................

1a(2)

Other transactions:

(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................

1b(1)

(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................

1b(2)

(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................

1b(3)

(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................

1b(4)

(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................

1b(5)

(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................

1b(6)

Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............

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

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?...........YesNo

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.
				May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown below (see instr.)? Yes No
	Signature of officer or trustee	Date	Title

Paid Preparer Use Only	Print/Type preparer's name	Preparer's Signature	Date	Check if self- employed	PTIN
	Firm's name Firm's address			Firm's EIN
				Phone no.

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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

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

THOMAS E & EDNA D CARPENTER
FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

23-7275337

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

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

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or
property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Do not complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... 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)

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Name of organization THOMAS E & EDNA D CARPENTER FOUNDATION			Employer identification number 23-7275337

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	FRED C KATHERIN B ANDERSEN FDT PO BOX 80 BAYPORT, MN55003	$55,000		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions		(d) Type of contribution
7	GERTRUDE SHIELY CHARITABLE TRUST PO BOX 64713 SAINT PAUL, MN551640713	$9,000		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions		(d) Type of contribution
13	MARTIN ESTHER KELLOGG 339 MT CURVE BLVD ST PAUL, MN55105	$5,000		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions		(d) Type of contribution
2	MARGARET RIVERS FUND PO BOX 197 STILLWATER, MN55082	$16,000		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions		(d) Type of contribution
8	HARDENBERGH FOUNDATION 5959 CENTERVILLE ROAD SAINT PAUL, MN55127	$5,000		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions		(d) Type of contribution
14	VICKIE BATROOT 4168 MORNING DOVE AVE N STILLWATER, MN55082	$9,524		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

Name of organization THOMAS E & EDNA D CARPENTER FOUNDATION			Employer identification number 23-7275337
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
3	FLINT HILLS RESOURCES PO BOX 2917 WICHITA, KS67201	$15,000		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions		(d) Type of contribution
9	HUGH J ANDERSEN FOUNDATION 342 5TH AVE N STE 200 BAYPORT, MN55003	$11,000		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions		(d) Type of contribution
4	AL LAURIE HEIN TRUST 330 NORTH COVE ROAD HUDSON, WI54016	$25,000		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions		(d) Type of contribution
10	ROSSO CHARITABLE GIVING FUND PO BOX 83107 LINCOLN, NE68501	$10,000		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions		(d) Type of contribution
5	ANDERSEN CORPORATE FOUNDATION 342 FIFTH AVENUE NORTH BAYPORT, MN55003	$16,000		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions		(d) Type of contribution
11	KARL WILSON 825 IDAHO AVE ST PAUL, MN55117	$5,000		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

Name of organization THOMAS E & EDNA D CARPENTER FOUNDATION			Employer identification number 23-7275337
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
6	XCEL ENERGY FOUNDATION PO BOX 9477 MINNEAPOLIS, MN554849477	$15,000		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions		(d) Type of contribution
12	PAUL BOETTCHER 1312 WISCONSIN ST APT 135 HUDSON, WI54016	$5,000		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions		(d) Type of contribution
		$		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions		(d) Type of contribution
		$		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions		(d) Type of contribution
		$		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions		(d) Type of contribution
		$		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
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Name of organization THOMAS E & EDNA D CARPENTER FOUNDATION

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
		$
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Name of organization
THOMAS E & EDNA D CARPENTER
FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

23-7275337

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

(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

(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

(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

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

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TY 2014 AccountingFeesSchedule

Name:

THOMAS E & EDNA D CARPENTER

FOUNDATION

EIN: 23-7275337

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ACCOUNTING FEES	10,150		4,283	5,867

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TY 2014 DepreciationSchedule

Name:

THOMAS E & EDNA D CARPENTER

FOUNDATION

EIN: 23-7275337

Description of Property	Date Acquired	Cost or Other Basis	Prior Years' Depreciation	Computation Method	Rate / Life (# of years)	Current Year's Depreciation Expense	Adjusted Net Income
TABLES AND CHAIRS	2013-03-19	11,040	2,366	S/L	7.0000	1,577	1,577
LAND RR	2000-01-01	34,286
LAND - NATURE CENTER	2000-01-01	436,000
LAND - HEIN PROPERTY	2000-01-01	76,750
LAND - STAEFFEL PROPERTY	2000-01-01	192,795
LAND - POND FARM	2000-01-01	797,512
LAND - SWENSON PROPERTY	2008-09-30	55,000
BOAT	2005-06-30	1,000	854	S/L	12.0000	83
WETLANDS	2011-09-30	595,608			15.0000
EDUCATIONAL PIER	2003-06-30	18,976	18,976	S/L	15.0000
WEATHER STATION	2003-09-08	3,037	2,278	S/L	15.0000	202
ORCHARD	2000-06-30	5,239	4,977	S/L	15.0000	262
ORCHARD	2008-06-30	3,441	1,434	S/L	15.0000	229
HORTICULTURAL BUILDING	2004-06-30	305,757	72,071	S/L	35.0000	8,736
BUILDINGS - MAINTENANCE SHOP	2000-06-30	193,140	73,117	S/L	35.0000	5,519
BUILDING - VISITOR CENTER	2000-06-30	580,304	136,786	S/L	35.0000	16,580
BUILDINGS - PAVILLION	2012-03-31	191,417	13,673	S/L	35.0000	5,469
LAND IMP RAIN GARDEN	2006-06-30	1,468	807	S/L	15.0000	98
BUILDING - STORAGE BLDG	2005-06-30	10,927	2,888	S/L	35.0000	312
FURN & FIX LODGE (KOCH)	2002-06-30	16,815	16,815	S/L	12.0000
FURN & FIX SHOP	2003-06-30	1,159	1,159	S/L	12.0000
FURN & FIX HORTICULTURAL BLDG	2005-06-30	4,400	3,392	S/L	12.0000	366
FURN & FIX VISITOR CENTER	2006-06-30	3,338	1,679	S/L	12.0000	278
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT	2002-06-30	16,666	10,359	S/L	12.0000	1,389
SHOP EQIPMENT	2002-06-30	17,126	13,856	S/L	12.0000	1,427
SHOP EQ POWER WASHER	2012-03-31	2,200	458	S/L	12.0000	184
EXHIBITS - VISITOR CENTER	2006-06-30	18,250	8,459	S/L	15.0000	1,216
EXHIBITS - VISITOR CENTER	2007-06-30	7,177	3,469	S/L	15.0000	478
EXHIBITS - VISITOR CENTER	2008-06-30	151,560	63,150	S/L	15.0000	10,104
EXHIBITS - VISITOR CENTER	2009-06-30	79,170	28,369	S/L	15.0000	5,278
EXHIBITS - VISITOR CENTER	2010-06-30	48,057	14,417	S/L	15.0000	3,204
EXHIBITS - VISITOR CENTER	2012-06-30	4,400	660	S/L	15.0000	293
LANDSCAPING VISITOR CENTER	2006-06-30	1,150	632	S/L	15.0000	77
VEHICLES	2000-06-30	46,005	46,005	S/L	7.0000
VEHICLES	2004-06-30	7,598	7,598	S/L	7.0000
VEHICLES	2005-06-30	19,700	19,700	S/L	7.0000
VEHICLES	2008-06-30	7,275	7,275	S/L	7.0000
2011 ADDITION	2011-03-31	7,101	609	S/L	35.0000	202
EQUIPMENT LODGE (KOCH)	2003-06-30	9,631	9,631	S/L	12.0000
LI PLANNING	2003-06-30	241,867	135,665	S/L	40.0000	6,047
LI HEIN GROUNDS	1991-06-30	13,555	13,555	S/L	15.0000
LI NATURE CENTER GROUNDS	2002-06-30	18,564	15,160	S/L	15.0000	1,238
LI NATURE CENTER GROUNDS	1994-06-30	378,150	378,150	S/L	15.0000
LI NATURE CENTER GROUNDS	2001-06-30	1,926	1,701	S/L	15.0000	129
LI NATURE CENTER GROUNDS	1999-06-30	1,495	1,495	S/L	15.0000
LI NATURE CENTER GROUNDS	1997-06-30	20,356	20,356	S/L	15.0000
LI NATURE CENTER GROUNDS	1996-06-30	39,283
BUILDING - LODGE (KOCH)	1998-06-30	134,741	60,805	S/L	35.0000	3,849
EQ ORCHARD	2006-06-30	8,612	7,591	S/L	12.0000	717
EQ ORCHARD	2012-03-31	4,500	938	S/L	12.0000	375
EQ ORCHARD 4X4	2012-03-31	2,500	521	S/L	12.0000	208
EQ ED PHOTO EQ	1997-06-30	4,175	4,175	S/L	12.0000
BUILDING - NATURE CENTER	2003-06-30	425,793	254,149	S/L	35.0000	12,165
BUILD IMPROV ORIGINAL	1981-06-30	174,254	147,508	S/L	35.0000	4,979
BUILD IMP LODGE	2000-06-30	54,547	19,389	S/L	35.0000	1,558
EQUIPMENT - ORIGINAL	1989-06-30	137,040	137,040	S/L	12.0000
FURN & FIX - ORIGINAL	1989-06-30	122,676	122,676	S/L	12.0000
BLDG WI SWENSON OUT BUILDINGS	2008-09-30	22,700	3,027	S/L	15.0000	1,513
WETLAND DOCKS	2011-09-30	9,000	1,200	S/L	15.0000	600
IC DOORS AND FRAME	2013-09-30	6,140	409	S/L	15.0000	410
ADMIN CHIMNEY IMPROVEMENTS	2013-09-30	4,710	314	S/L	15.0000	314
CAR PORT CONCRETE	2013-09-17	2,430	162	S/L	15.0000	162
INNOVATIVE POWER SYSTEMS	2012-12-17	10,375	1,210	S/L	15.0000	692
DRIP IRRIGATION SYSTEM	2013-07-19	9,648	2,251	S/L	5.0000	1,930
MIDC ENTERPRISES	2013-09-30	2,503	501	S/L	5.0000	500
2007 CHEVY TRUCK	2012-12-27	19,768	6,919	S/L	5.0000	3,954
RAVINE OVERLOOK	2013-07-09	25,000	2,083	S/L	15.0000	1,667
2001 DODGE TRUCK	2014-05-09	5,950	35	S/L	5.0000	1,190
GALLO CONCRETE	2014-05-20	12,042	268	S/L	15.0000	802
IN-KIND DONATIONS	2014-09-30	11,000		S/L	15.0000	733
STARTECH COMPUTING	2014-06-05	2,491	69	S/L	12.0000	208
STARTECH COMPUTING	2014-08-29	1,240	9	S/L	12.0000	103
DICK'S SPORTING GOODS	2014-07-10	1,670	35	S/L	12.0000	139
IN-KIND DONATIONS	2014-09-30	4,000		S/L	12.0000	333
2014 FORD TRANSIT	2015-05-08	22,196		S/L	5.0000	1,850
1998 GMC TRUCK - DONATED	2015-09-01	1,500		S/L	5.0000	25
ORCHARD TRACTOR	2015-09-21	29,600		S/L	5.0000
GALLO CONCRETE	2014-10-16	15,000		S/L	15.0000	917
TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS	2014-10-17	2,800		S/L	15.0000	171
TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS	2014-10-20	4,300		S/L	5.0000	788
TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS	2014-10-22	482		S/L	5.0000	88
TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS	2014-11-11	2,800		S/L	5.0000	513
PRUNING EQUIPMENT	2015-01-28	2,697		S/L	7.0000	257
SPRAY HELMET	2015-01-29	788		S/L	7.0000	75
FIRE ALARM EQUIPMENT	2015-06-11	3,199		S/L	7.0000	152
LAND IMPROVEMENTS - DONATED SERVICES	2015-09-30	1,500		S/L	15.0000

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TY 2014 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2

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THOMAS E & EDNA D CARPENTER

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EIN: 23-7275337

Category/ Item	Listed at Cost or FMV	Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
SCVF	FMV	8,672,590	8,672,590

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TY 2014 LandEtcSchedule2

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THOMAS E & EDNA D CARPENTER

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EIN: 23-7275337

Category / Item	Cost / Other Basis	Accumulated Depreciation	Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
BUILDINGS	1,895,534	675,143	1,220,391	10,000,000
BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS	228,801	173,434	55,367
EQUIPMENT	256,110	191,256	64,854
FURNITURE AND FIXTURES	468,041	289,406	178,635
BOATS	1,000	937	63
VEHICLES	83,987	48,546	35,441
LAND IMPROVEMENTS	1,428,038	613,299	814,739
LAND	1,592,342		1,592,342

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TY 2014 LegalFeesSchedule

Name:

THOMAS E & EDNA D CARPENTER

FOUNDATION

EIN: 23-7275337

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
LEGAL FEES	27,240		11,494	15,746

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TY 2014 OtherDecreasesSchedule

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THOMAS E & EDNA D CARPENTER

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EIN: 23-7275337

Description	Amount

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TY 2014 OtherExpensesSchedule

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THOMAS E & EDNA D CARPENTER

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EIN: 23-7275337

Description	Revenue and Expenses per Books	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
EXPENSES
BANK AND CREDIT CARD FEES	4,589	551	2,111	1,927
INSURANCE	43,324	5,199	19,929	18,196
NEWSLETTER	8,294	995	3,815	3,483
FUNDRAISING EXPENSES	48,437	5,812	22,281	20,344
TELEPHONE EXPENSE	7,827	939	3,600	3,287
TRASH REMOVAL	6,274	753	2,886	2,635
UTILITIES	21,800	2,616	10,028	9,156
SUPPLIES	30,723	3,687	14,133	12,904
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE	22,035	2,644	10,136	9,255
OTHER OPERATING EXPENSE	22,165	2,660	10,196	9,309
INVESTMENT FEES	47,759	5,731	21,969	20,059
DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING	6,306	757	2,901	2,649
INTERN EXPENSE	14,291	1,715	6,574	6,002
DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS	1,525	183	702	640

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TY 2014 OtherIncomeSchedule2

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THOMAS E & EDNA D CARPENTER

FOUNDATION

EIN: 23-7275337

Description	Revenue And Expenses Per Books	Adjusted Net Income
RENTAL REVENUE	25,658	25,658
SALE OF EASEMENT	3,542,250	3,542,250
MISC INCOME	4,156	4,156

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TY 2014 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule

Name:

THOMAS E & EDNA D CARPENTER

FOUNDATION

EIN: 23-7275337

Category	Amount	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
CONSULTING	508	214	294
PLANNING	2,000	840	1,160
COMPUTER SERVICES	3,240	1,361	1,879

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TY 2014 SalesOfInventoryList

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THOMAS E & EDNA D CARPENTER

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EIN: 23-7275337

Category	Gross Sales	Cost of Goods Sold	Net (Gross Sales Minus Cost of Goods Sold)
SALES AND OTHER INCOME	93,386		93,386

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TY 2014 TaxesSchedule

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THOMAS E & EDNA D CARPENTER

FOUNDATION

EIN: 23-7275337

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
PAYROLL TAXES	27,789	1,389	11,116	15,284