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 05-01-2015 , and ending 04-30-2016
Name of foundation
GROTTO FOUNDATION INC
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)1315 RED FOX ROAD NO 100
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
ARDEN HILLS, MN551126941
A Employer identification number

41-6052604
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(651) 209-8011
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$23,169,423J 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 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 4,881 4,881  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 636,794 636,794  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 -218,422
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 11,079,097
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 0
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)....... Click to see attachment 20,116 0  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 443,369 641,675  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 145,833 4,375   141,458
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 66,695 667   66,028
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 67,784 678   67,106
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 22,585 2,259   20,326
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 185,917 185,917   0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 4,654 0   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 2,172 22  
20 Occupancy.............. 4,309 43   4,266
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 3,978 40   3,938
22 Printing and publications.......... 2,025 20   2,005
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 25,652 256   25,396
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 531,604 194,277   330,523
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 826,800 826,800
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 1,358,404 194,277   1,157,323
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -915,035
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 447,398
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)
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............. 2,866,727 2,123,844 2,123,844
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 896,975 1,249,617 1,249,617
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet61,000
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   79,000 61,000 61,000
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.......... 23,775 19,630 19,630
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 20,336,228 Click to see attachment19,688,672 19,688,672
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet105,166
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet102,007 5,331 3,159 3,159
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment20,510 Click to see attachment23,501 Click to see attachment23,501
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 24,228,546 23,169,423 23,169,423
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 25,021 11,825
18 Grants payable.................. 20,000  
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)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 45,021 11,825
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted.................. 24,104,525 23,096,598
25 Temporarily restricted............... 79,000 61,000
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)..... 24,183,525 23,157,598
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 24,228,546 23,169,423
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
24,183,525
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-915,035
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
23,268,490
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
110,892
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
23,157,598
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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 SIT SMALL CAP FUND II, LLC P    
b SIT SMALL CAP FUND II, LLC P    
c SIT TARGETED OPPORTUNITY FUND, LLC P    
d SIT TARGETED OPPORTUNITY FUND, LLC P    
e SIT LARGE CAP P    
MAIRS & POWERS P    
MCBROOM P    
SELF MANAGED FUNDS P    
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a       -2,781
b       85,434
c       -248,585
d       -60,872
e 464,834   401,209 63,625
531,759   325,441 206,318
10,077,731   10,294,287 -216,556
4,773   49,778 -45,005
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       -2,781
b       85,434
c       -248,585
d       -60,872
e       63,625
      206,318
      -216,556
      -45,005
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 -218,422
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)
If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2014 1,208,540 23,947,553 0.050466
2013 1,074,974 23,404,239 0.045931
2012 822,042 22,275,129 0.036904
2011 953,180 21,593,707 0.044142
2010 995,846 21,178,571 0.047021
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.224464
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
0.044893
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
22,686,719
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
1,018,475
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
4,474
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
1,022,949
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
1,157,323
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 4,474
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 4,474
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 4,474
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 16,679
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 16,679
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 12,205
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet12,205 RefundedBullet 11 0
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletMN
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 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. Click to see attachment...............................
    10
    Yes
     
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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
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletWWW.GROTTOFOUNDATION.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletSONJA MOORE Telephone no.bullet (651) 209-8010

    Located atbullet1315 RED FOX ROAD SUITE 100ARDEN HILLSMN ZIP+4bullet551126941
    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
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 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
    LOUIS FORS HILL PRESIDENT
    1.00     		0 0 0
    1315 RED FOX ROAD SUITE 200
    ARDEN HILLS,MN55112
    MALCOLM W MCDONALD VICE PRESIDENT
    1.00     		0 0 0
    1315 RED FOX ROAD SUITE 200
    ARDEN HILLS,MN55112
    MARY MANUEL TREASURER
    1.00     		0 0 0
    1315 RED FOX ROAD SUITE 200
    ARDEN HILLS,MN55112
    RICHARD ANDOLSHEK MEMBER
    1.00     		0 0 0
    1315 RED FOX ROAD SUITE 200
    ARDEN HILLS,MN55112
    KATHRINE HILL MEMBER
    1.00     		0 0 0
    1315 RED FOX ROAD SUITE 200
    ARDEN HILLS,MN55112
    LOUIS SHEA HILL MEMBER
    1.00     		0 0 0
    1315 RED FOX ROAD SUITE 200
    ARDEN HILLS,MN55112
    NANCY RANDALL-DANA MEMBER
    1.00     		0 0 0
    1315 RED FOX ROAD SUITE 200
    ARDEN HILLS,MN55112
    BARBARA SLADE MEMBER
    1.00     		0 0 0
    1315 RED FOX ROAD SUITE 200
    ARDEN HILLS,MN55112
    DEREK BENZ MEMBER
    1.00     		0 0 0
    1315 RED FOX ROAD SUITE 200
    ARDEN HILLS,MN55112
    ERIK FORS MEMBER
    1.00     		0 0 0
    1315 RED FOX ROAD SUITE 200
    ARDEN HILLS,MN55112
    SONJA MOORE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
    40.00     		145,833 8,750 0
    1315 RED FOX ROAD SUITE 200
    ARDEN HILLS,MN55112
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1 NATIVE LANGUAGE REVITALIZATION - SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 1964, THE GROTTO FOUNDATION HAS DIRECTED APPROXIMATELY 37 PERCENT OF ITS GRANT SUPPORT TO NATIVE-AMERICAN ENDEAVORS, INCLUDING COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL REVITALIZATION. THROUGH RECENT RESEARCH RELATED TO THESE ENDEAVORS, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT CHILDREN WHO LEARN THEIR HERITAGE LANGUAGE ACHIEVE BETTER ACADEMICALLY. WHILE A MYRIAD OF NEEDS EXIST, NURTURING THE ROOT OF NATIVE CULTURE AND BELIEF SYSTEMS THROUGH LANGUAGE RESTORATION IS THE CALL TO WHICH GROTTO HAS RESPONDED. THE GROTTO FOUNDATION SERVES AS A CATALYST IN THE WORK OF NATIVE LANGUAGE REVITALIZATION. IT RECOGNIZES THAT THE RENEWAL OF INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE LIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY ITSELF. ULTIMATELY, INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES WILL PRESERVE AND RESTORE THEIR HERITAGE LANGUAGE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2015 THE GROTTO FOUNDATION MADE GRANTS OF $126,300 TO THE NATIVE LANGUAGES INITIATIVE. 149,940
    2 EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT - IN 2008 THE GROTTO DIRECTORS DETERMINED THAT THEY WANTED TO FOCUS GROTTO'S FUNDING ON SUPPORT FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND PARENTING. THEY WILL FOCUS ITS FUNDING TO SUPPORT AGENCIES AND INSTITUTIONS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF PARENTING AND THE WELL- BEING OF INFANTS AND CHILDREN (FROM BIRTH TO SIX YEARS OF AGE). IN FISCAL YEAR 2015 THE GROTTO FOUNDATION MADE GRANTS OF $568,000 TO THE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE. 668,352
    3 GENERAL GRANTS AND CONSULTATIVE SERVICES ARE TO BENEFIT SOCIETY BY IMPROVING THE EDUCATION AND THE ECONOMIC, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF CITIZENS, WITH A SPECIAL FOCUS ON FAMILIES AND CULTURALLY DIVERSE GROUPS. THE FOUNDATION IS FURTHER INTERESTED IN INCREASING PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF AMERICAN CULTURAL HERITAGE, THE CULTURES OF NATIONS, AND THE INDIVIDUAL'S RESPONSIBILITY TO FELLOW HUMAN BEINGS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2015 THE GROTTO FOUNDATION MADE GENERAL GRANTS OF $132,500 FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. 231,474
    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  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 8
    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    20,343,986
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    2,663,246
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    24,970
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    23,032,202
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    23,032,202
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    345,483
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    22,686,719
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    1,134,336
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    1,134,336
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    4,474
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    4,474
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    1,129,862
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    1,129,862
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    1,129,862
    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
    1,157,323
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    1,157,323
    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
    4,474
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    1,152,849
    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 1,129,862
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010......  
    b From 2011......  
    c From 2012......  
    d From 2013......  
    e From 2014...... 21,804
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 21,804
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 1,157,323
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		0
    d Applied to 2015 distributable amount..... 1,129,862
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 27,461
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015. 0 0
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 49,265
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		49,265
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011....  
    b Excess from 2012....  
    c Excess from 2013....  
    d Excess from 2014.... 21,804
    e Excess from 2015.... 27,461
    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:
    SONJA MOORE
    1315 RED FOX ROAD SUITE 100
    ARDEN HILLS,MN551126941
    (651) 209-8011
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    ON THE APPLICATION FORM THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT THE LOCATION OF THE ORGANIZATIONS AND A CONTACT PERSON, ALONG WITH THE TYPE OF ORGANIZATION 5O1(C)(3). THE ORGANIZATION THEN DESCRIBES THE PROJECT THEY ARE REQUESTING A GRANT FOR, THE AMOUNT THEY ARE REQUESTING FOR THE PROJECT, AND WHAT TYPE OF FUNDS ARE BEING REQUESTED (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT, CAPACITY BUILDING, ETC.).
    cAny submission deadlines:
    JANUARY 15 FOR APRIL, MARCH 15 FOR JUNE, JULY 15 FOR OCTOBER, AND NOVEMBER 15 FOR FEBRUARY.
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    NONE
    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
    360 COMMUNITIES
    501 MN - 13 102
    BURNSVILLE,MN55337     		NONE N/A DAKOTA HEALTHY FAMILIES - PARENTING OUTREACH 50,000
    AMAZE
    475 CLEVELAND AVE N
    SAINT PAUL,MN55104     		NONE N/A ANTI-BIAS/PREJUDICE/BULLYING PROGRAM 33,000
    AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND
    8333 GREENWOOD BLVD
    DENVER,CO80221     		NONE N/A LAKOTA LAUGUAGE & CULTURE PROGRAM W/SITTING BULL COLLEGE 25,000
    AMERICAN INDIAN COMMUNITY HOUSING ORGANIZATION
    202 W 2ND STREET
    DULUTH,MN55802     		NONE N/A GIMAAJII EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM 30,000
    AMHERST H WILDER FOUNDATION
    451 LEXINGTON PKWY N
    ST PAUL,MN55104     		NONE N/A INCREDIBLE YEARS - PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAM 25,000
    ASCENSION PLACE
    1803 BRYANT AVE N
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55411     		NONE N/A ST. ANNE'S PLACE - PARENT CHILD EDUCATION 30,000
    ASSOCIATION OF TRIBAL ARCHIVES LIBRARIES & MUSEUMS
    6308 HARDEN DRIVE
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73118     		NONE N/A NATIVE AMERICAN LANGUAGE SUMMIT 2,500
    CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SAINT PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS
    1200 2ND AVE SOUTH
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55403     		NONE N/A PRENATAL & PARENTING SERVICES PROGRAM 25,000
    CENTRO TYRONE GUZMAN SIEMBRA MONTESSORI
    1915 CHICAGO AVENUE
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55404     		NONE N/A QUALIFIED B-LINGUAL STAFF 20,000
    DREAM OF WILD HEALTH
    PETA WAKAN TIPI PO BOX 68
    SCANDIA,MN55073     		NONE N/A SUPPORT YOUTH DAKOTA & OJIBWE LANGUAGE 20,000
    GRASSROOTS INDIGENOUS MULTIMEDIA
    PO BOX 1370
    HAYWARD,WI54843     		NONE N/A OJIBWE CHILDREN'S BOOKS ELDER TO CLASSROOM 38,800
    HALLIE Q BROWN
    270 N KENT ST
    SAINT PAUL,MN55110     		NONE N/A EARLY LEARNING CENTER TEACHER STAFF DEVELOPMENT 20,000
    HEADWAY EMOTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES
    6425 NICOLLET AVE
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55423     		NONE N/A HENNEPIN HEALTHY FAMILIES HOME VISITING PROGRAM 15,000
    HILL MUSEUM AND MANUSCRIPT LIBRARY
    2835 ABBEY PLAZA
    COLLEGEVILLE,MN65321     		NONE N/A SPECIAL 50TH ANNIVERSITY GRANT 25,000
    ISUROON
    3416 NICOLLET AVENUE SOUTH
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55408     		NONE N/A WELL-BEING & INDEPENDENCE OF SOMALI WOMAN & FAMLIES 25,000
    JEREMIAH PROGRAM
    1510 LAUREL AVE SUITE 100
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55403     		NONE N/A THE JEREMIAH PROGRAM 25,000
    JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES
    13100 WAYZATA BLVD
    MINNETONKA,MN55305     		NONE N/A PARENT-CHILD HOME PROGRAM 25,000
    JOYCE PRESCHOOL
    1219 E 31ST ST
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55408     		NONE N/A TO SUPPORT A PARTNERSHIP AND EXPANSION PLAN DESIGNED TO BROADEN COMMUNITY IMPACT, DEEPEN TIES WITH MINNEAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND OFFER LONGER-TERM SUPPORT FOR LATINO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. 15,000
    LA OPORTUNIDAD INC
    2700 E LAKE STREET
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55406     		NONE N/A PARENTING (PADRES) PROGRAM 15,000
    MINNESOTA COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS
    800 WASHINGTON AVE N SUITE 703
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN554011167     		NONE N/A MEMBERSHIP GRANT 2,500
    MINNESOTA LITERACY COUNCIL
    1115 GREENBRIER ST
    SAINT PAUL,MN55106     		NONE N/A OPEN DOOR PRESCHOOL & PARENT EDUCATION 20,000
    MINNESOTA MILITARY APPRECIATION FUND
    PO BOX 2070
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55402     		NONE N/A MEMORIAL 1,500
    MONTESSORI TRAINING CENTER OF MINNESOTA
    1611 EAST AMES AVE
    SAINT PAUL,MN55106     		NONE N/A CORNERSTONE EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM 25,000
    NATIVE AMERICANS IN PHILANTHROPY
    2801 21ST AVE S SUITE 132D
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55407     		NONE N/A MEMBERSHIP GRANT 1,000
    NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE
    179 ROBIE ST E
    SAINT PAUL,MN55107     		NONE N/A PARENT & EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 15,000
    ORDWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
    345 WASHINGTON ST
    SAINT PAUL,MN55102     		NONE N/A MEMORIAL 1,500
    PALISADE AREA COMMUNITY KIDS EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTER
    200 S 3RD ST
    PALISADE,MN56469     		NONE N/A ST CROIX RIVER TRIP FOR TEENS OF PALISADE 2,500
    PHYLLIS WHEATLEY COMMUNITY CENTER
    1301 10TH AVE N
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55411     		NONE N/A SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING & OPERATIONS 35,000
    PILLSBURY UNITED COMMUNITIES
    125 W BROADWAY AVE SUITE 130
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55411     		NONE N/A PILLSBURY EARLY EDUCATION CENTER 25,000
    RAMSEY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
    75 5TH ST W
    SAINT PAUL,MN55102     		NONE N/A HISTORY OF HILL FAMILY PHILANTHROPY 10,000
    RED CLOUD INDIAN SCHOOL
    100 MISSION DRIVE
    PINE RIDGE,SD57770     		NONE N/A DAKOTA LANGUAGE IMMERSION SCHOOL 40,000
    SOUTHSIDE FAMILY NURTURING CENTER
    2448 18TH AVE S
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55404     		NONE N/A EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION & FAMILY SERVICES 20,000
    ST DAVID'S CENTER
    3395 PLYMOUTH RD
    MINNETONKA,MN55305     		NONE N/A THERAPEUTIC PRESCHOOL 25,000
    ST PAUL CITY SCHOOL
    643 VIRGINIA ST
    SAINT PAUL,MN55103     		NONE N/A KINDERGARTEN READINESS FOR ESL PRESCHOOLERS 25,000
    THE ALS ASSOCIATION MINNESOTANORTH DAKOTASOUTH DAKOTA
    333 WASHINGTON AVE N
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55401     		NONE N/A MEMORIAL 2,500
    TIWAHE FOUNDATION
    2801 21ST AVE S SUITE 132-F
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55407     		NONE N/A ALUMNI NETWORK, EVALUATION & STAFFING; AND 2015 CIRCLE OF GIVING COMMUNITY EVENT 51,000
    VOCALESSENCE
    1900 NICOLLET AVE S
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55403     		NONE N/A WITNESS: LET FREEDOM RING 10,000
    WAY TO GROW
    125 W BROADWAY AVE SUITE 110
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55411     		NONE N/A GREAT BY 8 40,000
    WINONA DAKOTA UNITY ALLIANCE
    PO BOX 393
    WINONA,MN55987     		NONE N/A WINONA DAKOTA GATHERING & HOMECOMING 10,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 826,800
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    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 4,881  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 636,794  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6
    Net rental income or (loss) from personal property     		         
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............     		    18 -218,422  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue:
    aRECOVERED GRANT     		        20,000
    bOTHER INCOME         116
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 423,253 20,116
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13443,369
    (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.)
    11A RECOVERED GRANT
    11B OTHER INCOME
    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


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    TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    GROTTO FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    41-6052604
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 22,585 2,259   20,326

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    GROTTO FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    41-6052604
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    SIT - SMALL CAP FUND II, LLC 1,256,099 1,256,099
    COMMON STOCK 10,949,550 10,949,550
    SIT - TARGETED OPPORTUNITY FUND 7,483,023 7,483,023

    TY 2015 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    GROTTO FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    41-6052604
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    INVESTMENT INCOME RECEIVABLE 20,510 23,501 23,501


    TY 2015 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    GROTTO FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    41-6052604
    Description Amount
    UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENTS 92,892
    CHANGE IN PRESENT VALUE OF ANNUITY 18,000


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    GROTTO FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    41-6052604
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INSURANCE 12,506 125   12,381
    OFFICE EXPENSE 7,047 70   6,977
    TELEPHONE 3,912 39   3,873
    ANNUAL REPORT 25 0   25
    OFFICE SUPPLIES 1,302 13   1,289
    POSTAGE 782 8   774
    EDUCATION AND TRAINING 78 1   77


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    GROTTO FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    41-6052604
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    RECOVERED GRANT 20,000   20,000
    OTHER INCOME 116   116


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    GROTTO FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    41-6052604
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT ADVISORS 185,917 185,917   0


    TY 2015 SubstantialContributorsSch
    Name:
    GROTTO FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    41-6052604
    Name Address
    LOUIS FORS HILL 1315 RED FOX RD STE 200
    ARDEN HILLS,MN55112


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    GROTTO FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    41-6052604
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FEDERAL TAX 4,654 0   0