Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2018
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2018, or tax year beginning 07-01-2018 , and ending 06-30-2019
Name of foundation
BLOOMING PRAIRIE FDN INC INVESTMENT AGY
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)1457 EAST WASHINGTON AVE
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
MADISON, WI53703
A Employer identification number

45-0511132
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(608) 251-0884
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... 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$799,333J 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.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 26,138 26,138  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 126,955
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 830,642
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 126,955
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 0
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 37 37  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 153,130 153,130  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 14,728      
14 Other employee salaries and wages......   0 0 0
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......   0 0  
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........       0
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 800 600 0 200
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 6,047 3,870   2,177
17 Interest...............       0
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 2,487 37   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 0 0  
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......   0 0  
22 Printing and publications..........   0 0  
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 11,928 11,928    
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 35,990 16,435 0 2,377
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 446,500 446,500
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 482,490 16,435 0 448,877
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -329,360
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 136,695
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2018)
Form 990-PF (2018)
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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............. 124 67 67
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 16,305 29,489 29,489
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet     0 0
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 bullet0      
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 563,899 Click to see attachment278,587 564,548
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 267,129 Click to see attachment203,917 205,229
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........     0
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 847,457 512,060 799,333
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........   0
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow SFAS 117, check here bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted..................    
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
Foundations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 847,457 512,060
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)..... 847,457 512,060
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 847,457 512,060
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
847,457
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-329,360
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
518,097
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
6,037
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
512,060
Form 990-PF (2018)
Form 990-PF (2018)
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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 25000. ADVANCED AUTO PARTS INC 5.750% 05/01/2020   2013-09-03 2019-02-28
b 45. BIOGEN INC COM   2017-03-01 2018-07-18
c 5. BIOGEN INC COM   2016-02-26 2018-07-18
d 50. BIOGEN INC COM   2016-02-26 2018-10-19
e 25000. CA INC 2.875% 08/15/2018   2015-07-29 2018-08-15
1328.777 FULLER & THALER BEHAVIORAL SMALL-CAP EQ INST   2018-07-19 2019-05-06
50. CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC CL A   2013-02-05 2018-12-07
718.563 DODGE & COX INTERNATIONAL STOCK FUND   2019-04-04 2019-05-06
2429.907 DOUBLELINE TOTAL RETURN FUND   2017-10-11 2019-05-10
2830.189 DOUBLELINE TOTAL RETURN FUND   2017-03-01 2019-05-10
1456.311 DOUBLELINE TOTAL RETURN FUND   2018-10-22 2019-05-10
50. FACEBOOK INC   2017-07-10 2018-10-19
325. FIRST DATA CORP-CLASS A   2017-07-10 2019-01-25
200. FISERV INC   2013-08-16 2018-12-07
15. GARRET MOTION INC   2016-01-11 2018-10-19
657.462 IVA INTERNATIONAL FUND   2019-01-28 2019-05-06
5. INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC   2014-04-22 2018-07-18
15. INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC   2014-04-16 2018-07-18
3186.969 WCM FOCUSED INTL GROWTH-INS   2018-12-10 2019-05-10
350. ISHARES 7-10 YEAR TREASURY B   2018-01-18 2019-05-06
60. JOHNSON & JOHNSON   2006-02-28 2019-05-09
375. NESTLE - ADR   2017-01-25 2018-10-19
2091.714 PIMCO INCOME FUND   2017-10-11 2019-05-10
2463.055 PIMCO INCOME FUND   2017-03-01 2019-05-10
844.595 PIMCO INCOME FUND   2018-10-22 2019-05-10
100. QUALCOMM INC   2016-08-16 2019-01-31
100. QUALCOMM INC   2011-12-30 2019-01-31
300. QUALCOMM INC   2010-12-29 2019-01-31
25. RESIDEO TECHNOLOGIES INC   2016-01-11 2018-11-09
50. SCHWAB US SMALL-CAP ETF   2013-01-18 2018-07-18
50. SCHWAB US SMALL-CAP ETF   2013-01-16 2018-07-18
600. SCHWAB US SMALL-CAP ETF   2013-01-15 2018-07-18
55. SNAP-ON INC   2017-10-10 2019-04-03
272.729 SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL   2014-09-18 2018-10-19
197.202 SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL   2011-08-15 2018-10-19
65.734 SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL   2011-08-24 2018-10-19
131.468 SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL   2011-09-14 2018-10-19
32.867 SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL   2011-08-19 2018-10-19
300. TJX COS INC NEW COM   2015-07-08 2019-05-10
450. TENCENT HOLDINGS LTD-UNS ADR   2018-03-06 2019-05-06
70. 3M CO   2009-03-26 2018-12-07
70. 3M CO   2009-03-26 2019-01-25
300. US BANCORP DEL   2016-01-11 2018-12-07
250. US BANCORP DEL   2016-01-11 2019-04-03
925. VANGUARD TOTAL INTL STOCK   2018-12-07 2019-05-10
75. VISA INC   2011-01-18 2018-07-18
1975.541 WESTERN ASSET CORE PL BND-S   2018-01-19 2019-05-06
1.705 WESTERN ASSET CORE PL BND-S   2018-06-19 2019-05-06
7.578 WESTERN ASSET CORE PL BND-S   2018-06-19 2019-05-06
1357.43 WESTERN ASSET CORE PL BND-S   2018-10-22 2019-05-06
900. WISDOMTREE SMALLCAP EARN FD   2018-07-18 2019-05-06
660. YUM CHINA HOLDING INC   2017-04-04 2018-10-19
CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS P    
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 25,837   25,702 135
b 16,043   13,176 2,867
c 1,783   1,210 573
d 16,029   12,102 3,927
e 25,000   25,000  
34,189   35,000 -811
9,491   1,563 7,928
30,043   30,000 43
25,587   26,000 -413
29,802   30,000 -198
15,335   15,000 335
7,715   7,668 47
8,117   5,909 2,208
14,967   4,984 9,983
211   154 57
10,388   10,000 388
2,630   704 1,926
7,889   2,077 5,812
52,617   45,000 7,617
37,026   36,428 598
8,300   3,464 4,836
30,891   27,675 3,216
25,184   26,000 -816
29,655   29,936 -281
10,169   10,000 169
4,961   6,067 -1,106
4,961   5,325 -364
14,884   14,592 292
544   436 108
3,791   2,001 1,790
3,791   1,982 1,809
45,489   23,782 21,707
8,760   8,265 495
8,567   6,748 1,819
6,195   3,047 3,148
2,065   979 1,086
4,130   1,923 2,207
1,032   477 555
16,280   10,141 6,139
21,565   25,340 -3,775
13,965   3,503 10,462
13,710   3,503 10,207
15,581   11,942 3,639
12,374   9,951 2,423
47,958   45,182 2,776
10,573   1,335 9,238
22,857   23,192 -335
20   19 1
88   85 3
15,705   15,000 705
34,141   35,651 -1,510
21,206   18,467 2,739
      551
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       135
b       2,867
c       573
d       3,927
e        
      -811
      7,928
      43
      -413
      -198
      335
      47
      2,208
      9,983
      57
      388
      1,926
      5,812
      7,617
      598
      4,836
      3,216
      -816
      -281
      169
      -1,106
      -364
      292
      108
      1,790
      1,809
      21,707
      495
      1,819
      3,148
      1,086
      2,207
      555
      6,139
      -3,775
      10,462
      10,207
      3,639
      2,423
      2,776
      9,238
      -335
      1
      3
      705
      -1,510
      2,739
       
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 2 126,955
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))
2017 301,842 1,367,153 0.220781
2016 329,654 1,489,131 0.221373
2015 268,526 1,634,610 0.164275
2014 379,019 1,945,874 0.194781
2013 108,580 1,891,032 0.057418
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
2
0.858628
3
Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5.0, or by the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years ......
3
0.171726
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2018 from Part X, line 5......
4
1,119,744
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
192,289
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
1,367
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
193,656
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4,.............
8
448,877
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.
Form 990-PF (2018)
Form 990-PF (2018)
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket includes lines 1a and 1b
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b Domestic foundations that meet the section 4940(e) requirements in Part V, check 1 1,367
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 1,367
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 1,367
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2018 estimated tax payments and 2017 overpayment credited to 2018 6a 1,820
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 1,820
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 0
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 10 453
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2019 estimated taxBullet453 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$   (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
 
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)
    bulletWI
    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 2018 or the taxable year beginning in 2018? See the 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
    Form 990-PF (2018)
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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.BLOOMINGPRAIRIE.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletBLOOMING PRAIRIE FOUNDATION INC Telephone no.bullet (608) 251-0884

    Located atbullet1457 E WASHINGTON AVEMADISONWI ZIP+4bullet53703
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2018, 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 the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. 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 2018?.............
    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 2018, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2018?.............
    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 2018 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 2018.)..................
    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 2018?
    4b
     
    No
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
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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:
    Yes
    No
    (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
     
     
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .................
    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
    ALLAN GALLANT DIRECTOR
    2     		2,500    
    200 CROSS KEYS RD 2D
    BALTIMORE,MD21210
    PAM KRINGLUND VICE CHAIR
    2     		2,000    
    26103 180TH STREET NW
    BIG LAKE,MN55309
    SHEILA PHILLIPS-HAWKINS DIRECTOR
    2     		2,000    
    10405 E 79TH STREET
    INDIANAPOLIS,IN46236
    ANYA FIRSZT CHAIR
    2     		3,000    
    2406 CENTER AVE
    MADISON,WI53704
    SVERRE DAVID ROANG DIRECTOR
    2     		2,500    
    4122 MANDAN CRESCENT
    MADISON,WI53711
    STEPHANIE RICKETTS GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR
    2     		2,728    
    1457 E WASHINGTON AVE
    MADISON,WI53703
    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
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 7
    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1  
    2  
    3  
    4  
    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.........................bullet  
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    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
    1,136,570
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    226
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    1,136,796
    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
    1,136,796
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    17,052
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    1,119,744
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    55,987
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    55,987
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2018 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    1,367
    b
    Income tax for 2018. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    1,367
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    54,620
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    54,620
    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
    54,620
    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
    448,877
    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
    0
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
    0
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
    0
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    448,877
    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
    1,367
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    447,510
    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 (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2017     		(c)
    2017     		(d)
    2018
    1 Distributable amount for 2018 from Part XI, line 7 54,620
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2018:
    a Enter amount for 2017 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2018:
    a From 2013...... 17,443
    b From 2014...... 284,003
    c From 2015...... 188,661
    d From 2016...... 257,539
    e From 2017...... 237,120
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 984,766
    4Qualifying distributions for 2018 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 448,877
    a Applied to 2017, 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 2018 distributable amount..... 54,620
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 394,257
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2018. 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 1,379,023
    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 2017. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2018. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2019 ..........     		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
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2013 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		17,443
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2019.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		1,361,580
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2014.... 284,003
    b Excess from 2015.... 188,661
    c Excess from 2016.... 257,539
    d Excess from 2017.... 237,120
    e Excess from 2018.... 394,257
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    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 2018, 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) 2018 (b) 2017 (c) 2016 (d) 2015
             
    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 foundation 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).)
    NONE
    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.
    NONE
    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:
    BLOOMING PRAIRIE FOUNDATION INC C
    1457 E WASHINGTON AVE
    MADISON,WI53703
    (608) 251-0884
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    FORMS ARE ATTACHED AND AVAILABLE AT WWW.BLOOMINGPRAIRIE.ORG
    cAny submission deadlines:
    NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    GRANTS ARE MADE TO ORG THAT QUALIFY AS EXEMPT ORG UNDER SEC 501(C)(3) OF THE IRS CODE TO SUPPORT THOSE ORG'S DEV, RES, & EDU EFFORTS IN THE ORGANIC INDUSTRY & COOPERATIVE COMMUNITY.
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    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
    SAGE GARDEN
    1112 S WILSON AVE
    BOZEMAN,MT59715     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE GIFT 2,500
    GROW LACROSSE
    PO BOX 1421
    LA CROSSE,WI54602     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE GIFT 2,500
    LOS ANGELES ARBORETUM FOUNDATION
    310 N BALDWIN AVE
    ARCDIA,CA90107     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE GIFT 4,000
    ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN INSTITUTES
    PO BOX 542
    FISHERSVILLE,VA22939     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE GIFT 6,000
    NEW YORK RESTORATION PROJECT
    354 WEST 31ST ST 10 FL
    NEW YORK,NY10001     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE GIFT 5,000
    NORTHEAST ORGANIC FARMING ASSN OF NY
    101 JAMES ST
    SYRACUSE,NY13203     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE GIFT 5,000
    ORGANIC ASSOCIATION OF KENTUCKY
    PO BOX 22244
    LEXINGTON,KY40522     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE GIFT 5,000
    FARMWORKER ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA INC
    1264 APOPKA BLVD
    APOPKA,FL32703     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE GIFT 5,000
    HUERTA DEL VALLE
    310 E PHILADELPHIA ST SP 71
    ONTARIO,CA91761     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE GIFT 5,000
    MULTICULTURAL REFUGEE COALITION
    PO BOX 41566
    AUSTIN,TX78704     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE GIFT 5,000
    RURAL ADVANCEMENT FOUNDATION INTL-USA
    PO BOX 640
    PITTSBORO,NC27312     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE GIFT 15,000
    SAVANNA INSTITUTE
    1360 REGENT ST 124
    MADISON,WI53715     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE GIFT 7,500
    DLC NURSE & LEARN
    4101-1 COLLEGE ST
    JACKSONVILLE,FL32205     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE GIFT 7,500
    FRIENDS OF HOLLY HILL FARM INC
    236 JERUSALEM RD
    COHASET,MA02025     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE GIFT 7,500
    GROUNDSWELL CONSERVANCY INC
    303 S PATERSON ST 6
    MADISON,WI53713     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE GIFT 5,000
    LOCAL FIRST ARIZONA FOUNDATION
    407 E ROOSEVELT ST
    PHOENIX,AZ85004     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE GIFT 3,000
    RIVERVIEW GARDENS INC
    1101 S ONEIDA ST
    APPLETON,WI54915     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE GIFT 5,000
    SANSUM DIABETES RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    2219 BATH ST
    SANTA BARBARA,CA93108     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE GIFT 10,000
    VIRGINIA FOUNDATION FOR AGRICULTURE
    PO BOX 27552
    RICHMOND,VA23261     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE GIFT 10,000
    YOUTH GARDEN PROJECT
    530 SOUTH 400 EAST
    MOAB,UT85432     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE GIFT 4,000
    REAP FOOD GROUP
    306 E WILLSON ST STE 2W
    MADISON,WI53704     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE GIFT 7,000
    GROW APPALACHIA AT BEREA COLLEGE
    CPO 2122
    BEREA,KY40404     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE GIFT 10,000
    LAKE COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP
    407 MAIN ST SW
    RONAN,MT59864     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE GIFT 5,000
    ROSEDALE FREEDOM PROJECT
    PO BOX 21
    ROSEDLE,MS38769     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE GIFT 5,000
    CENTER FOR RURAL AFFAIRS
    PO BOX 136
    LYONS,NE68038     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE GIFT 7,500
    HASER INC
    PO BOX 649 SAINT JUST STATION
    SAINT JUST   00978-0649
    RQ     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE GIFT 15,000
    FOOD COOPERATIVE INITIATIVE
    C/O STUART REID
    14314 FEATHERSTONE TRAIL
    SAVAGE,MN55378     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT DEV NEW CONSUMER 200,000
    ANGELIC ORGANICS LEARNING CENTER
    C/O BRITNEY STUBBS
    1545 ROCKTON ROAD
    CALEDONIA,IL61011     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE GIFT 10,000
    EARTHDANCE
    C/O RACHEL LEVI
    233 S DADE AVENUE
    FERGUSON,MO63135     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE GIFT 7,500
    FAIRSHARES CSA COALITION
    C/O CLAIRE STRADER
    303 S PATERSON STREET 1B
    MADISON,WI53703     		N/A N/A CHARITABLE GIFT 10,000
    PUEBLO A PUEBLO
    C/O ANDREW WILSON
    PO BOX 303
    NEENAH,WI54957     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE GIFT 7,500
    CHAIN COLLABORATIVE
    C/O NORA BURKEY
    3167 38TH STREET - 2L
    ASTORIA,NY11103     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE GIFT 5,000
    VICTORY GARDEN INITIATIVE
    C/O GRETCHEN MEAD
    1845 N FARWELL AVE - SUITE 100
    MILWAUKEE,WI53202     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE GIFT 5,000
    ORGANIC SEED ALLIANCE
    C/O CARA LORIZ
    P O BOX 772
    PORT TOWNSEND,WA98368     		NA PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE GIFT 10,000
    SEED SAVERS EXCHANGE
    C/O LEE BUTTALA
    3094 NORTH WINN ROAD
    DECORAH,IA52101     		NA PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE GIFT 7,500
    RIO GRANDE FARM PARK
    C/O JULIE MORDECAI
    412 STATE AVE
    ALAMOSA,CO81101     		NA PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE GIFT 5,000
    FONDY FOOD CENTER
    C/O JENNIFER CASEY
    1617 W NORTH AVENUE - SUITE 4
    MILWAUKEE,WI53205     		N/A PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE GIFT 10,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 446,500
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
    investments ...........     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 26,138  
    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 ............     		    18 126,955  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue:
    aMEDTRONIC PLC     		    14 37  
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   153,130  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    153,130
    (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 (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    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) (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) (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
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    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
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    TY 2018 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    BLOOMING PRAIRIE FDN INC INVESTMENT AGY
    EIN:
    45-0511132
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    TAX PREPARATION FEE (NON-ALLOC 800 600   200

    TY 2018 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    BLOOMING PRAIRIE FDN INC INVESTMENT AGY
    EIN:
    45-0511132
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ADVANCED AUTO PARTS INC 5.750%    
    AMAZON.COM INC 3.300% 12/05/20 25,027 25,770
    BIO-RAD LABS 4.875% 12/15/2020 25,738 25,783
    CA INC 2.875% 08/15/2018    
    CITIGROUP INC VAR 04/25/2024 24,826 25,165
    GATX CORP 2.500% 07/30/2019 25,000 24,998
    MORGAN STANLEY 2.800% 6/16/202 24,947 25,116
    THE HILLSHARE BRANDS CO 4.100% 25,363 25,358
    VERISIGN INC 4.625% 05/01/2023 25,053 25,408
    ISHARES 7-10 YEARS TREASURY B    
    JPMPRGAN CHASE & CO VAR 02/012 27,963 27,631

    TY 2018 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    BLOOMING PRAIRIE FDN INC INVESTMENT AGY
    EIN:
    45-0511132
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ABIOMED INC 5,442 4,949
    ALPHABET INC CL A 9,578 32,484
    BIOGEN INC    
    APPLE INC 7,188 40,574
    AMAZON.COM INC 9,125 9,468
    COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP 6,902 7,928
    CONSTELLATION BRANDS 3,127 19,694
    DISNEY WALT 9,968 12,568
    DISCOVER FINL SVCS 7,685 15,518
    FISERV INC 4,984 18,232
    GUIDEWIRE SOFTWARE INC 6,276 7,097
    HONEYWELL INTL INC 14,044 26,189
    INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC 8,307 31,473
    JOHNSON & JOHNSON 10,524 27,856
    KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN 6,381 7,309
    MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INC 16,099 34,680
    BOOKING HLDGS INC COM 18,321 28,121
    QUALCOMM INC    
    ROBERT HALF INTL INC 8,324 11,402
    SCHWAB CHARLES CORP NEW COM 9,134 16,076
    ULTA BEAUTY INC 5,805 6,938
    SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL    
    TJX COS INC NEW COM 10,141 15,864
    3M CO    
    US BANCORP DEL    
    VISA INC 4,451 43,388
    WEX INC 5,938 11,446
    AMERICAN EXPRESS CO 6,402 7,406
    MEDTRONIC PLC 29,533 38,956
    PEPSICO INC 7,726 9,179
    BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC CL B 12,747 31,976
    HOME DEPOT INC 5,399 6,239
    PAYPAL HOLDINGS INC 10,172 13,163
    BOEING CO 5,814 5,824
    SCHWAB US SMALL-CAP ETF    
    DOUBLELINE TOTAL RETURN FUND    
    NESTLE ADR    
    PIMCO INCOME FUND    
    DANAHER CORP 5,006 7,146
    YUM CHINA HOLDING INC    
    FACEBOOK INC    
    FIRST DATA CORP CL A    
    MICROSOFT CORP 8,044 15,405
    SNAP-ON INC    
    TENCENT HOLDINGS LTD-UNS ADR    
    WESTERN ASSET CORE PLUS BONDFU    
    WEX INC    

    TY 2018 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    BLOOMING PRAIRIE FDN INC INVESTMENT AGY
    EIN:
    45-0511132
    Description Amount
    BOOK VALUE ADJUSTMENT 7
    BOND PREM - OTHER INTEREST 1,029
    ADJ TO TRUST FEE FOR NONDEDUCTIBLE IM FE 5,001


    TY 2018 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    BLOOMING PRAIRIE FDN INC INVESTMENT AGY
    EIN:
    45-0511132
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    OTHER ALLOCABLE EXPENSE-INCOME 11,928 11,928   0


    TY 2018 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    BLOOMING PRAIRIE FDN INC INVESTMENT AGY
    EIN:
    45-0511132
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    MEDTRONIC PLC 37 37  


    TY 2018 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    BLOOMING PRAIRIE FDN INC INVESTMENT AGY
    EIN:
    45-0511132
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    CUSTODIAN & MANAGEMENT FEES (A 6,047 3,870   2,177


    TY 2018 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    BLOOMING PRAIRIE FDN INC INVESTMENT AGY
    EIN:
    45-0511132
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FEDERAL TAX PAYMENT - PRIOR YE 630 0   0
    FEDERAL ESTIMATES - PRINCIPAL 1,820 0   0
    FOREIGN TAXES ON QUALIFIED FOR 28 28   0
    FOREIGN TAXES ON NONQUALIFIED 9 9   0