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
2015
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
Name of foundation
LLOYD K JOHNSON FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)130 W SUPERIOR ST STE 710
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
DULUTH, MN558024035
A Employer identification number

51-0180842
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(218) 726-9000
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. bullet
2. bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$24,133,812J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 2,867,996
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 94,376 94,376  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 335,289 335,289  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 426,701
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 1,286,413
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 426,701
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........ 3,724,362 856,366  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 116,426 29,106   87,320
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 15,281 3,820   11,461
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 19,673 4,918   14,755
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 1,070 268   802
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 11,535 2,884   8,651
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 60,018 60,018    
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 48,100      
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 327    
20 Occupancy.............. 9,000 2,250   6,750
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 2,403 601   1,802
22 Printing and publications.......... 549 137   412
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 12,226 3,050   9,176
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 296,608 107,052   141,129
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 1,013,185 1,037,077
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 1,309,793 107,052   1,178,206
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 2,414,569
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 749,314
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)
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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............. 27,477 38,476 38,476
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........      
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.......... 5,762 812 812
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 60,447 Click to see attachment60,447 60,447
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 3,738,673 Click to see attachment5,081,102 5,081,102
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 1,011,582 Click to see attachment1,080,395 1,080,395
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet16,260
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet15,768 819 Click to see attachment492 492
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment17,637,799 Click to see attachment17,872,088 Click to see attachment17,872,088
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 22,482,559 24,133,812 24,133,812
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................. 35,000 15,000
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 attachment6 Click to see attachment1,988
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 35,006 16,988
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted.................. 22,447,553 24,116,824
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 22,447,553 24,116,824
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 22,482,559 24,133,812
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
22,447,553
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
2,414,569
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
24,862,122
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
745,298
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
24,116,824
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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 NORTH SHORE BANK OF COMMERCE P    
b NORTH SHORE BANK OF COMMERCE P    
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 775,000   710,372 64,628
b 150,000   149,340 660
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       64,628
b       660
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 426,701
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 3 660
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))
2014 1,090,702 22,174,941 0.049186
2013 1,108,920 20,878,193 0.053114
2012 1,031,007 19,612,875 0.052568
2011 932,956 19,551,358 0.047718
2010 982,309 18,585,240 0.052854
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.255440
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
0.051088
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
22,687,492
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
1,159,059
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
7,493
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
1,166,552
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
1,178,206
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 Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 7,493
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 7,493
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 7,493
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 21,390
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 21,390
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 13,897
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet7,520 RefundedBullet 11 6,377
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$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
Yes
 
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.Click to see attachment
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletMN
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2015 or the taxable year beginning in 2015 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    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
    Yes
     
    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 addressbulletLLOYDKJOHNSONFOUNDATION.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletJOAN GARDNER-GOODNO Telephone no.bullet (218) 726-9000

    Located atbullet130 W SUPERIOR ST STE 710DULUTHMN ZIP+4bullet55802
    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 2015, 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  
    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
     
    No
    ........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 2015?.............
    1c
     
     
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............
    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 2015 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 2015.)..................
    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 2015?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)
    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
    DARRYL E COONS TRUSTEE
    2.00     		0 0 0
    145 WAVERLY PLACE
    DULUTH,MN55803
    JOAN GARDNER-GOODNO EXEC. DIR.
    40.00     		116,426 9,773 0
    5532 LESTER RIVER ROAD
    DULUTH,MN55804
    MARK C SMITHSON PRES./CEO
    2.00     		0 0 0
    324 EAST PRESCOTT STREET
    DULUTH,MN55808
    SCOTT HARRISON TREASURER/CF
    2.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 268
    LUTSEN,MN55612
    RUTH ANN EATON TRUSTEE
    2.00     		0 0 0
    3728 GREYSOLON ROAD
    DULUTH,MN55804
    BILL HANSEN VICE PRESIDE
    2.00     		0 0 0
    BOX 2129
    TOFTE,MN55615
    SUSAN MICHELS TRUSTEE
    2.00     		0 0 0
    490 TEMPERANCE STREET - UNIT 306
    ST PAUL,MN55101
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet  
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NORTH SHORE INVESTMENTS & TRUST INVESTMENT 60,018
    131 WEST SUPERIOR STREET
    DULUTH,MN55802
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet  
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
    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  
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    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
    22,877,897
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    62,918
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    92,172
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    23,032,987
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
     
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    23,032,987
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    345,495
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    22,687,492
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    1,134,375
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    1,134,375
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    7,493
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    7,493
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    1,126,882
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    3,892
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    1,130,774
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    1,130,774
    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
    1,178,206
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
     
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    1,178,206
    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
    7,493
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    1,170,713
    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 (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2014     		(c)
    2014     		(d)
    2015
    1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Part XI, line 7 1,130,774
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 132,051
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010......  
    b From 2011......  
    c From 2012......  
    d From 2013......  
    e From 2014......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........  
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 1,178,206
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a 132,051
    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 2015 distributable amount..... 1,046,155
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015.    
    (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  
    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 2014. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		84,619
    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 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		 
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		 
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011....  
    b Excess from 2012....  
    c Excess from 2013....  
    d Excess from 2014....  
    e Excess from 2015....  
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    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 2015, 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) 2015 (b) 2014 (c) 2013 (d) 2012
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    JOAN GARDNER-GOODNO
    130 WEST SUPERIOR STREET
    SUITE 520
    DULUTH,MN55802
    (218) 726-9000
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    SUBMIT "LETTER OF INTENT" (SEE WEBSITE) FOR CONSIDERATION BY STAFF - THEN SUBMIT MINNESOTA COMMON GRANT APPLICATION FORM OR "SHORT FORM" (SEE WEBSITE) IF INVITED TO APPLY. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE REQUESTED BY FOUNDATION STAFF.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    JANUARY 15, APRIL 15, JULY 15, AND OCTOBER 15 OF EACH GRANT YEAR.
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    THE FOUNDATION ACCEPTS APPLICATIONS FROM ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED OR PROVIDING SERVICES WITHIN LAKE, COOK, AND SOUTHERN ST. LOUIS COUNTIES IN MINNESOTA. THE FOUNDATION'S AREAS OF INTEREST INCLUDE ARTS AND CULTURE, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENT, AND SOCIAL WELFARE.
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    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
    AMERICAN INDIAN COMMUNITY HOUSING O
    202 W 2ND ST
    DULUTH,MN55802     		    EQUIPMENT FOR PREP KITCHEN 16,800
    ANIMAL ALLIES HUMANE SOCIETY INC
    4006 AIRPORT RD
    DULUTH,MN55811     		    EDUCATIONAL AND VOLUNTEER INITIATIVE 12,000
    ARMORY ARTS AND MUSIC CENTER
    1624 LONDON RD 779
    DULUTH,MN55812     		    GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 8,000
    ARROWHEAD CHORALE
    506 WEST MICHIGAN STREET
    DULUTH,MN55802     		    STUDENT APPRENTICE PROGRAM 2,000
    ARTS ON SUPERIOR
    PO BOX 185
    TWO HARBORS,MN55616     		    SCHOOL STORY TO LITERACY RESIDENCY 2,000
    BIRCH GROVE FOUNDATION
    9 GOOD NEIGHBOR HILL RD
    TOFTE,MN55615     		    OPERATING SUPPORT/EQUIPMENT 25,000
    CHURCHES UNITED IN MINISTRY
    102 W 2ND ST
    DULUTH,MN55802     		    CAPACITY BUILDING PROJECT 15,000
    COLDER BY THE LAKE
    PO BOX
    DULUTH,MN55802     		    LES UNCOMFORTABLE PERFORMANCE SUPPOR 8,000
    COMMUNITY ACTION DULUTH
    2424 WEST 5TH STREET SUI
    DULUTH,MN55806     		    ADULT FREEDOM SCHOOL PROJECT 20,000
    CONSERVATION CORPS MINNESOTA
    60 PLATO BOULEVARD E SUI
    ST PAUL,MN55107     		    SUMMER YOUTH CORPS FOR LOCAL YOUTH P 10,000
    COOK COUNTY COMMUNITY YMCA
    106 5TH AVENUE WEST
    GRAND MARAIS,MN55604     		    NEW CHILDCARE PROGRAM 20,000
    COOK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
    8 SOUTH BROADWAY
    GRAND MARAIS,MN55604     		    CAPACITY BUILDING 25,000
    COOK COUNTY SCHOOL ISD 166
    101 WEST 5TH STREET
    GRAND MARAIS,MN55604     		    PLANNING GRANT 10,000
    COOK COUNTY TENNIS ASSOCIATION
    PO BOX 34
    GRAND MARAIS,MN55604     		    TENNIS COURT RECONSTRUCTION 5,000
    DAMIANO OF DULUTH INC
    206 WEST 4TH STREET
    DULUTH,MN55806     		    SOUP KITCHEN 20,000
    DULUTH ART INSTITUTE ASSOCIATION
    506 W MICHIGAN ST
    DULUTH,MN55802     		    FREE FAMILY DAYS 4,000
    DULUTH CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
    115 SOUTH 29TH AVENUE WES
    DULUTH,MN55806     		    GENERAL OPERATING & CAPACITY BUILDIN 10,000
    DULUTH LIBRARY FOUNDATION
    520 WEST SUPERIOR STREET
    DULUTH,MN55802     		    MT. ROYAL LIBRARY REMODEL 27,920
    DULUTH PLAYHOUSE
    506 W MICHIGAN ST
    DULUTH,MN55802     		    RESIDENT COMPANY PROGRAM 15,000
    DULUTH SUPERIOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
    130 WEST SUPERIOR STREET
    DULUTH,MN55802     		    NORTH SHORE ARTS LEARNING PROJECTS 6,000
    FRIENDS OF THE SAX-ZIM BOG
    PO BOX 3585
    DULUTH,MN55803     		    CAPACITY BUILDING 20,000
    GND DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE
    801 101ST AVE W
    DULUTH,MN55808     		    OPEN AIR PAVILION/BANDSTAND 25,000
    GRAND MARAIS ART COLONY
    120 W 3RD AVE
    GRAND MARAIS,MN55604     		    STAFF CAPACITY BUILDING 30,000
    HARBOR CENTERS INC
    2014 W 3RD ST
    DULUTH,MN55806     		    GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 10,000
    HARTLEY NATURE CENTER
    3001 WOODLAND AVENUE
    DULUTH,MN55803     		    CAPACITY BUILDING 25,000
    HOVLAND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT
    16 TAMARACK TRAIL
    HOVLAND,MN55606     		    STOP TRAINING 1,200
    JOHNSON HERITAGE POST ART GALLERY
    115 W WISCONSIN ST
    GRAND MARAIS,MN55604     		    KITCHEN REMODEL 12,929
    JUST KIDS DENTAL
    PO BOX 146
    TWO HARBORS,MN55616     		    PREVENTIVE DENTAL SERVICES 10,000
    KIDS CLOSET OF DULUTH
    2308 WEST 3RD STREET
    DULUTH,MN55806     		    PURCHASE OF SCHOOL CLOTHING 10,000
    LAKE SUPERIOR CENTER
    DBA GREAT LAKES AQUARIUM
    353 HARBOR DR
    DULUTH,MN55802     		    DISCOVERY CENTER 10,000
    LAKE SUPERIOR COLLEGE
    2101 TRINITY ROAD
    DULUTH,MN55811     		  PC SCHOLARSHIPS 85,972
    LAKE SUPERIOR COLLEGE FOUNDATION
    2101 TRINITY ROAD
    DULUTH,MN55811     		    SCHOLARSHIPS/ROBOTICS CAMP 6,000
    LAKE SUPERIOR YOUTH CHORUS
    PO BOX 3337
    DULUTH,MN55803     		    HONOR CHOIR 4TH-6TH GRADE 1,995
    LIFE HOUSE INC
    102 WEST 1ST STREET
    DULUTH,MN55802     		    FUTURES EDUCATION PROGRAM 20,000
    LINCOLN PARK CHILDREN & FAMILIES
    5162 LONDON RD
    DULUTH,MN55804     		    EXPANSION EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM 3,000
    LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORP
    202 W SUPERIOR ST STE 301
    DULUTH,MN55802     		    GEN OP SUPP/ST. LOUIS RIVER CORRIDOR 17,000
    LYRIC OPERA OF THE NORTH
    522 NORTH 3RD AVENUE WEST
    DULUTH,MN55806     		    LITTLE OPERA OF THE NORTH LAUNCH 5,000
    MEN AS PEACEMAKERS
    205 W 2ND ST STE 15
    DULUTH,MN55802     		    CAPACITY BUILDING 20,000
    MILLER-DWAN FOUNDATION
    502 E 2ND ST
    DULUTH,MN55805     		    ADULT INPATIENT PSYCH UNIT RENOV&EXP 20,000
    MINNESOTA ADULT AND TEEN CHALLENGE
    2 E 2ND ST
    DULUTH,MN55802     		    REMODEL SLEEPING AREA 10,000
    MINNESOTA ASSISTANCE COUNCIL FOR VE
    102 W 2ND ST
    DULUTH,MN55802     		    SUPPORT FOR HOMELESS VETS IN DULUTH 10,000
    MINNESOTA BALLET
    301 W 1ST ST STE 800
    DULUTH,MN55802     		    OUTREACH WEEK 8,500
    MINNESOTA LAND TRUST
    394 S LAKE AVE STE 404
    DULUTH,MN55802     		    STRENGTHEN REC INFRASTRUCTURE DULUTH 10,000
    MYERS-WILKINS COMMUNITY SCHOOL COLL
    1027 NORTH 8TH AVENUE EAS
    DULUTH,MN55805     		    GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 25,000
    NORTH HOUSE FOLK SCHOOL
    PO BOX 759
    GRAND MARAIS,MN55604     		    MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION STRATEGI 35,000
    NORTH SHORE HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 454
    GRAND MARAIS,MN55604     		    ORAL HEALTH CARE TASK FORCE INITIATI 10,000
    NORTHERN EXPRESSIONS ARTS COLLECTIV
    2002 W SUPERIOR ST STE 10
    DULUTH,MN55806     		    SUMMER ARTS PROGRAM IN WEST DULUTH 500
    NORTHERN LAKE COUNTY ARTS BOARD
    PO BOX 67
    SILVER BAY,MN55614     		    ARTIST FEES FOR "BRULE" PERFORMANCE 10,000
    NORTHLAND FOUNDATION
    202 WEST SUPERIOR STREET
    DULUTH,MN55802     		    CHILDCARE TRAINING PROJECT 10,000
    NORTHWOODS VOLUNTEER CONNECTION
    PO BOX 2113
    TOFTE,MN55615     		    START-UP COSTS 20,000
    PAVSA
    32 E 1ST ST
    DULUTH,MN55802     		    TRAFFICKING AWARENESS PROGRAM 25,000
    SALVATION ARMY
    215 S 27TH AVE W
    DULUTH,MN55806     		    PATHWAYS PROGRAM 20,000
    SCHROEDER AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
    7932 W HWY 61
    SCHROEDER,MN55613     		    GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 2,000
    SCOTTISH RITE FOUNDATION OF DULUTH
    24 W 2ND ST
    DULUTH,MN55802     		    NEW CLINIC FOR CHILDHOOD LANGUAGE DI 50,000
    SEEDS OF HOPE YOUTH RANCH
    3794 W PIONEER RD
    DULUTH,MN55803     		    NEW COVERALL 20,366
    SERVE MINNESOTA
    120 S 6TH ST STE 2260
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55402     		    MN READING CORPS 20,000
    SUGARLOAF THE NORTH SHORE STEWARDS
    6008 LONDON ROAD
    DULUTH,MN55804     		    PARKING LOT & SIGNAGE REPLACEMENT 9,000
    SWEDISH CULTURAL SOCIETY OF DULUTH
    1101 E SKYLINE PKWY
    DULUTH,MN55805     		    MIDSOMMAR PROGRAMMING SUPPORT 2,000
    VALLEY YOUTH CENTERS DBA WELCH CENT
    720 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE
    DULUTH,MN55807     		    OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM 26,000
    VIOLENCE PREVENTION CENTER
    21 W 2ND ST
    GRAND MARAIS,MN55604     		    WOMEN'S SUPPORT GROUP 2,000
    WJ MCCABEIZAAC WALTON LEAGUE
    PO BOX 3063
    DULUTH,MN55803     		    COMMUNITY MEETINGS ON ST LOUIS RIVER 1,895
    WOLF RIDGE ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING C
    6282 CRANBERRY RD
    FINLAND,MN55603     		    NATURALIST TRAINING PROGRAM 20,000
    WOLF RIDGE ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING C
    6282 CRANBERRY RD
    FINLAND,MN55603     		    RENOVATE WEST DORM & EDUC BUILDING 50,000
    BOREAL COMMUNITY MEDIA
    300 W 3RD ST LOWER LEVEL
    BOX 1269
    GRAND MARAIS,MN55604     		    GEN OP SUPPORT/CAPACITY BUILDING 25,000
    COOK COUNTY HIGHER EDUCATION
    PO BOX 57
    GRAND MARAIS,MN55604     		  PC SCHOLARSHIPS 10,000
    COOK COUNTY HIGHER EDUCATION
    PO BOX 57
    GRAND MARAIS,MN55604     		  PC SCHOLARSHIPS 10,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 1,037,077
    bApproved for future payment
    LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICE OF MINNESOT
    424 W SUPERIOR STREET
    DULUTH,MN55802     		    AT-RISK YOUTH PROGRAM 15,000
    Total .................................bullet 3b 15,000
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    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 ...........     		    14 94,376  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 335,289  
    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 ............     		    14 426,701  
    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)..   856,366  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13856,366
    (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 (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    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 organizations?
    Yes
    No
    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 name SmallBullet
    		 Firm's EIN SmallBullet
    Firm's address SmallBullet


    		 Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Additional Data


    Software ID:  
    Software Version:  


    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors
    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2015
    Name of the organization
    LLOYD K JOHNSON FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    51-0180842
    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) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2
    Name of organization
    LLOYD K JOHNSON FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number
    51-0180842
    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
     
     

    LLOYD K JOHNSON REVOCABLE TRUST  
    145 WAVERLY PLACE
     
    DULUTH, MN55803

    		$ 2,867,996


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    LLOYD K JOHNSON FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    51-0180842
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    LLOYD K JOHNSON FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    51-0180842
    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) (2015)

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    TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    LLOYD K JOHNSON FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    51-0180842
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INDIRECT ACCOUNTING FEES 11,535 2,884   8,651

    TY 2015 ActyNotPreviouslyRptExpln
    Name:
    LLOYD K JOHNSON FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    51-0180842
    Explanation:
    IN CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE DATED MARCH 11, 2008, THE LLOYD K JOHNSON FOUNDATION RECEIVED APPROVAL FOR ITS SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS PROGRAM AFTER SUBMITTING DOCUMENTATION UNDER SECTION 4945(G)(1). THE LLOYD K JOHNSON POST-SECONDARY SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS FOUNDATION FUNDS TO ELIGIBLE SENIORS AT COOK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL IN GRAND MARAIS, MINNESOTA, TO ATTEND LAKE SUPERIOR COLLEGE IN DULUTH, MINNESOTA BASED ON FINANCIAL NEED AND THROUGH A PROCESS OF SELECTION WITH INPUT FROM A SELECTION COMMITTEE THAT SERVES INDEPENDENTLY OF THE FOUNDATION. FINAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD DECISIONS ARE MADE BY THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD. THE LLOYD K JOHNSON FOUNDATION HAS AWARDED STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS IN THIS MANNER ANNUALLY SINCE 2008. BEGINNING IN 2016, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LLOYD K JOHNSON FOUNDATION INTENDS TO EXPAND THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO INCLUDE FOND DU LAC TRIBAL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN CLOQUET, MINNESOTA. FOND DU LAC TRIBAL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE AND WOULD PROVIDE ADDITIONAL OPTIONS FOR COURSE WORK TO OUR SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBLE STUDENTS. OTHER THAN THE EXPANSION TO INCLUDE THIS ONE ADDITIONAL COLLEGE, THE LLOYD K JOHNSON POST-SECONDARY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM WILL CONTINUE TO OPERATE IN THE SAME MANNER AS DETAILED PREVIOUSLY.

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    TY 2015 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    LLOYD K JOHNSON FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    51-0180842
    Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
    Life (# of years)    		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included
    OFFICE FURNITURE 2007-02-28 2,150 2,150 200DB 7.0000        
    OFFICE FURNITURE/HOM 2007-03-01 1,376 1,376 200DB 7.0000        
    ART WORK/UNDERWOOD PHOTOS 2007-06-01 300 300 200DB 7.0000        
    ART WORK/LIZZARD'S 2007-08-01 201 201 200DB 7.0000        
    COMPUTER 2007-03-01 2,972 2,972 200DB 5.0000        
    COMPUTER 2007-04-01 64 64 200DB 5.0000        
    COMPUTER 2007-05-01 170 170 200DB 5.0000        
    COMPUTER SOFTWARE 2007-06-01 260 260 200DB 5.0000        
    COMPUTER AND PRINTER 2009-11-18 2,221 2,221 200DB 5.0000        
    SHARP COPIER 2011-07-31 3,571 3,571 200DB 7.0000        
    OFFICE EQUIPMENT 2013-11-01 928 928 200DB 5.0000        
    COMPUTER/DOWNTOWN COMPUTERS 2014-04-30 2,046 1,228 200DB 5.0000 327      

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    LLOYD K JOHNSON FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    51-0180842
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    NORTH SHORE BANK OF COMMERCE ACCOUNT 5,081,102 5,081,102

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    LLOYD K JOHNSON FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    51-0180842
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    AMERICAN HARDBOARD & NUPLY CORP. 60,447 60,447

    TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    LLOYD K JOHNSON FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    51-0180842
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    NORTH SHORE BANK OF COMMERCE ACCOUNT FMV 1,080,395 1,080,395

    TY 2015 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    LLOYD K JOHNSON FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    51-0180842
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    OFFICE FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT 16,260 15,768 492 492


    TY 2015 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    LLOYD K JOHNSON FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    51-0180842
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INDIRECT LEGAL FEES 1,070 268   802


    TY 2015 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    LLOYD K JOHNSON FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    51-0180842
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    NORTH SHORE ACCT ACCRUED INCOME 20,185 39,363 39,363
    NORTH SHORE ACCT EQUITY MUTUAL FUNDS 13,411,271 13,878,655 13,878,655
    NORTH SHORE ACCT FIXED INCOME FUNDS 4,206,343 3,954,070 3,954,070


    TY 2015 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    LLOYD K JOHNSON FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    51-0180842
    Description Amount
    UNREALIZED INVESTMENT LOSSES 745,298


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    LLOYD K JOHNSON FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    51-0180842
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXPENSES        
    BANK CHARGES 17 4   13
    DUES & MEMBERSHIPS 1,167 292   875
    INSURANCE 2,348 587   1,761
    PARKING EXPENSE 1,494 373   1,121
    PROMOTION & WEBSITE 1,055 264   791
    OFFICE & POSTAGE 3,369 842   2,527
    TELEPHONE EXPENSE 2,751 688   2,063
    FILING FEE 25     25


    TY 2015 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    LLOYD K JOHNSON FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    51-0180842
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    FEDERAL EXCISE TAX PAYABLE    
    ACCRUED PAYROLL TAXES 6 8
    ACCOUNTS PAYABLE   1,980


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    LLOYD K JOHNSON FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    51-0180842
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT ADVISORY & CUSTODIAL 60,018 60,018    


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    LLOYD K JOHNSON FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    51-0180842
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FEDERAL EXCISE TAX 48,100