Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2019 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2019 , and ending 12-31-2019
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
ROCHESTER AREA FOUNDATION
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
12 ELTON HILLS DRIVE NW
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
ROCHESTER, MN55901
D Employer identification number

41-6017740
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 8,894,168
F Name and address of principal officer:
JENNIFER WOODFORD
12 ELTON HILLS DRIVE NW
ROCHESTER,MN55901
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Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
HTTP://WWW.ROCHESTERAREA.ORG/
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1944
M State of legal domicile: MN
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: BUILDING AND ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE GREATER ROCHESTER AREA THROUGH PHILANTHROPIC LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 16
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 16
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2019 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 10
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 39
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a -16,963
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 39 ......... 7b -16,962
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 4,909,971 4,457,420
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 26,892 45,072
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 545,227 4,357,784
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 5,196 -25,206
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 5,487,286 8,835,070
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 3,471,812 3,050,605
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 357,032 512,708
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet132,930    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 233,755 313,612
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 4,062,599 3,876,925
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 1,424,687 4,958,145
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 33,233,432 38,103,860
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 2,423,750 2,207,297
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 30,809,682 35,896,563
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: BUILDING AND ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE GREATER ROCHESTER AREA THROUGH PHILANTHROPIC LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 3,429,872 including grants of $ 3,050,605 ) (Revenue $ 45,072 )
ROCHESTER AREA FOUNDATION (RAF) CURRENTLY SERVES EMERGING CHARITABLE PROJECTS WITH FISCAL SPONSORSHIP ARRANGEMENTS AS THEY DEVELOP INNOVATIVE RESPONSES TO UNMET COMMUNITY NEEDS. FISCALLY SPONSORED PROJECTS CAN ACCEPT TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS AND GRANTMAKERS WHILE FOCUSING ON PROGRAM WORK AND FUNDRAISING.GRANTS WERE PROVIDED TO SUPPORT DENTAL CARE FOR UNDERSERVED CHILDREN AND PREGNANT MOTHERS, PROVIDE TRAINING FOR CHILDREN'S MUSEUM STAFF IN THE NEEDS OF AUTISTIC CHILDREN WHO ARE LEARNING AND PLAYING IN THE MUSEUM, HELP ADD A FULL-TIME SOCIAL WORKER TO THE LOCAL LIBRARY TO CONNECT UNDERSERVED PEOPLE TO SUPPORT SERVICES AND REDUCING BARRIERS AND PROVIDING MENTORING AND SUPPORT, ASSIST WITH PROVIDING SHORT-TERM SOBER HOUSING AND RECOVERY SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS AWAITING PLACEMENT IN A RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM FOR ADDICTION, AND HELP RECRUIT VOLUNTEER DRIVERS WHO ARE TRANSPORTING SENIORS IN OUR COMMUNITY TO NON-MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS..
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet3,429,872
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II.........
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III..
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment.........................
6
Yes
 
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment....
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part IIIClick to see attachment..............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
Yes
 
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XIIClick to see attachment......................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I(see instructions) ....Click to see attachment
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................Click to see attachment
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
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Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J.......................
23
 
No
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part III.........................
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in lines 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...Click to see attachment
35b
 
No
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
11
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
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Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
10
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
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5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
No
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
No
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
No
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
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Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
16
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
16
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
Yes
 
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
MN
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024-A if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletJENNIFER WOODFORD12 ELTON HILLS DRIVE NW   ROCHESTER,MN55901 (507) 282-0203
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

See instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) JENNIFER WOODFORD......................................................................
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 30.00
.................
12.00 		    X       97,761 32,587 2,996
(2) MARK UTZ......................................................................
CHAIR
 6.00
.................
1.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(3) GREG LAYTON......................................................................
VICE-CHAIR
 4.00
.................
1.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(4) DON SUPALLA......................................................................
VICE-CHAIR
 4.00
.................
1.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(5) BRAD SCHMIDT......................................................................
TREASURER
 4.00
.................
1.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(6) DENISE KELLY......................................................................
SECRETARY
 4.00
.................
1.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(7) TONY BENSON......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.................
1.00 		X           0 0 0
(8) LISA CLARKE......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.................
1.00 		X           0 0 0
(9) MARY EHMKE......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.................
1.00 		X           0 0 0
(10) PAUL GORMAN......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.................
1.00 		X           0 0 0
(11) LARRY KOSHIRE......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.................
1.00 		X           0 0 0
(12) WALT LING......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.................
1.00 		X           0 0 0
(13) KATHRYN LOMBARDO......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.................
1.00 		X           0 0 0
(14) DAVE OETH......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.................
1.00 		X           0 0 0
(15) MIKE PARADISE......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.................
2.50 		X           0 0 0
(16) STEVEN SPOHN......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.................
1.50 		X           0 0 0
(17) KAREL WEIGEL......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.................
1.50 		X           0 0 0
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Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;


























1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 97,761 32,587 2,996
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet1
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
 
No
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet0
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c 48,209
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 4,409,211
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g 1,080,090
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 4,457,420
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a ADMIN FEE INCOME 900099 37,607 37,607    
b OTHER INCOME 900099 6,145 6,145    
c NONPROFIT ACADEMY 900099 1,320 1,320    
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....MediumBullet 45,072
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 353,748     353,748
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   18,882 6a
b Less: rental expenses   45,762 6b
c Rental income or (loss)   -26,880 6c
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet -26,880   -16,963 -9,917
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   4,004,036 7a
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   0 7b
c Gain or (loss)   4,004,036 7c
d Net gain or (loss).........MediumBullet 4,004,036     4,004,036
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 48,209of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a 15,010
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b 13,336
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 1,674   1,674
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a  
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet  
12 Total revenue. See instructions.....MediumBullet 8,835,070 45,072 -16,963 4,349,541
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising
expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 .... 3,050,605 3,050,605
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........    
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............    
4 Benefits paid to or for members .......    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 100,008 47,004 35,003 18,001
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........        
7 Other salaries and wages........ 316,025 148,532 110,608 56,885
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....        
9 Other employee benefits ....... 66,177 31,103 23,162 11,912
10 Payroll taxes ........... 30,498 14,334 10,674 5,490
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 868 408 304 156
c Accounting ........... 22,721 10,679 7,952 4,090
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 5,000 2,350 1,750 900
12 Advertising and promotion .... 21,278 10,001 7,447 3,830
13 Office expenses ....... 16,239 5,916 9,357 966
14 Information technology ......        
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 26,398 12,407 9,239 4,752
17 Travel ............ 2,905 1,453 872 580
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 85,945 30,192 42,397 13,356
20 Interest ........... 656 308 230 118
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 15,100 7,097 5,285 2,718
23 Insurance ... 4,687 2,203 1,640 844
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 61,212 35,085 26,127  
b DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 9,700 970 7,760 970
c
d
e All other expenses 40,903 19,225 14,316 7,362
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 3,876,925 3,429,872 314,123 132,930
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 656,419 1 375,457
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 5,221,635 2 3,015,858
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 91,359 3 2,118,695
4 Accounts receivable, net .............   4  
5 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ...........   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 27,950 9 33,853
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 2,634,596
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 406,807 2,313,232 10c 2,227,789
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .   11  
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 24,375,624 12 29,589,606
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 547,213 15 742,602
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 33,233,432 16 38,103,860
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 81,357 17 180,703
18 Grants payable ... 90,613 18 95,509
19 Deferred revenue .........   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
  22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 668,273 23 632,565
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 1,583,507 25 1,298,520
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 2,423,750 26 2,207,297
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions .......... 27,012,002 27 31,361,823
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ........... 3,797,680 28 4,534,740
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   31  
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 30,809,682 32 35,896,563
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 33,233,432 33 38,103,860
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
8,835,070
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
3,876,925
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
4,958,145
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
30,809,682
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
 
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
-46
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
128,783
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
35,896,563
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
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Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
ROCHESTER AREA FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

41-6017740
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................  
g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total
 
   
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 2,688,796 3,024,683 2,861,506 4,949,445 4,457,420 17,981,850
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 2,688,796 3,024,683 2,861,506 4,949,445 4,457,420 17,981,850
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..  
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 17,981,850
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 2,688,796 3,024,683 2,861,506 4,949,445 4,457,420 17,981,850
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 203,996 218,676 264,380 517,416 372,630 1,577,098
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..       28,312 1,674 29,986
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..            
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 19,588,934
12
12
192,031
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
91.800 %
15
15
89.930 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked 12a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 12b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 12c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 12d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 12a or 12b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 5
Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 6
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    
Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by .035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    
Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 7
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
9 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount  
Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2019 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2019
1 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2019 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2019:
a From 2014.......  
b From 2015.......  
c From 2016.......  
d From 2017.......  
e From 2018.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2019 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2014 not applied (see
instructions) 		 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2019 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2019 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2019, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2.
If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI.
See instructions.		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2019. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater
than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2020. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2015.....  
b Excess from 2016.....  
c Excess from 2017.....  
d Excess from 2018.....  
e Excess from 2019.....  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2019)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 8
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Name of the organization
ROCHESTER AREA FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

41-6017740
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ






Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019) Page 2
Name of organization
ROCHESTER AREA FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number
41-6017740
Part I
Contributors
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
Page 3
Name of organization
ROCHESTER AREA FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number

41-6017740
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
Page 4
Name of organization
ROCHESTER AREA FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number

41-6017740
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
SchDMd Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ROCHESTER AREA FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

41-6017740
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........ 15,822,846  
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 7/25/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
Schedule D (Form 990) 2019

Schedule D (Form 990) 2019
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c 314,745
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d 300,941
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e 341,675
f Ending balance ................................ 1f 274,011
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....
Part V
Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 16,868,730 18,773,665 16,349,386 16,050,796 16,918,656
b Contributions ... 1,240,322 1,429,612 850,945 1,289,256 838,735
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 2,439,347 -1,161,500 2,221,166 622,130 -322,431
d Grants or scholarships ... 262,192 1,660,611 323,916 806,398 692,082
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		856,388 517,436 323,916 806,398 692,082
f Administrative expenses .... 6,572,011        
g End of year balance ...... 12,857,808 16,863,730 18,773,665 16,349,386 16,050,796
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet27.750 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet64.270 %
c
Term endowment SchDMd Bullet7.980 %
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) Unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) Related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .....   239,669 239,669
b Buildings ....   2,072,782 105,375 1,967,407
c Leasehold improvements        
d Equipment ....   322,145 301,432 20,713
e Other .....        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 2,227,789
Schedule D (Form 990) 2019

Schedule D (Form 990) 2019
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........    
(2) Closely-held equity interests........    
(3) Other
(A) INVESTMENTS IN MARKETABLE SECURITIES		 29,589,606 F
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 29,589,606
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 1,298,520
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART V, LINE 4: THE FOUNDATION'S ENDOWMENT CONSISTS OF 118 INDIVIDUAL FUNDS ESTABLISHED FOR A VARIETY OF PURPOSES. ITS ENDOWMENT INCLUDES BOTH DONOR-RESTRICTED FUNDS AND FUNDS DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO FUNCTION AS ENDOWMENTS. THE ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENES FOR 2019 INCLUDES $6,522,287 OF BOARD DESIGNATED FUNDS THAT WERE PREVIOUSLY INCLUDED IN PRIOR YEAR ENDOWMENT BALANCES, HOWEVER, WERE RECLASSIFIED BY THE BOARD TO BE EXCLUDED.
PART X, LINE 2: THE FOUNDATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE FOUNDATION BELIEVES THAT NO SIGNIFICANT UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS HAVE BEEN TAKEN IN ITS TAX RETURNS. AT DECEMBER 31, 2019 GENERALLY, THE FEDERAL AND MINNESOTA TAX RETURNS FOR THE FOUNDATION ARE OPEN FOR EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES FOR THE YEARS 2017 TO 2019. AT DECEMBER 31, 2019, THE FOUNDATION DID NOT RECORD ANY LIABILITIES FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS.
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ROCHESTER AREA FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

41-6017740
Part I
Fundraising Activities.Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the 10 highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.


(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow      
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.









VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

GALA/DINNER
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

 
(event type) 		(c) Other events

 
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
51,669
 
 
51,669

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
48,209
 
 
48,209
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
3,460
 
 
3,460



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . . 0      
5 Noncash prizes . . . . 0      
6 Rent/facility costs . . . . 0      
7 Food and beverages . . . 10,851     10,851
8 Entertainment . . . . 0      
9 Other direct expenses . . . 2,485     2,485
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 13,336
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow -9,876
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue
(a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))

1
Gross revenue . . . . .
 
 
 
 
VerticalDirectExpenses

2
Cash prizes . . . . .
 
 
 
 

3
Noncash prizes . . . .
 
 
 
 

4
Rent/facility costs . . . .
 
 
 
 

5
Other direct expenses . . .
 
 
 
 


6

Volunteer labor . . . .
%
%
%


7
Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

8
Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:
a
The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13a
%
b
An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additional information. See instructions.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
ROCHESTER AREA FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number
41-6017740
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
(if applicable)		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
noncash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) ABILITY BUILDING COMMUNITY
1911 14TH ST NW
ROCHESTER,MN55901 		41-0829178 501(C)(3) 24,275       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(2) ACCESSIBLE SPACE
2550 UNIVERSITY AVE 330N
ST PAUL,MN55114 		41-1330242 501(C)(3) 20,000       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(3) AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY HOPE LODGE
411 SECOND STREET NW
ROCHESTER,MN55901 		13-1788491 501(C)(3) 5,700       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(4) AMERICAN ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION
5700 DARROW ROAD SUITE 118
HUDSON,OH44236 		34-1747398 501(C)(3) 391,617       CLOSE OUT FUND
(5) AMERICAN RED CROSS OF SE MN
SE MINNESOTA CHAPTER 305 ALLIANCE
PLACE NE
ROCHESTER,MN55906 		41-0693841 501(C)(3) 6,700       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(6) ARC SE MINNESOTA
6301 BANDEL ROAD NW SUITE 605
ROCHESTER,MN55901 		41-6042617 501(C)(3) 16,600       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(7) AUSTIN RECREATION CENTER
704 1ST DRIVE NW
AUSTIN,MN55912 		41-0718359 501(C)(3) 10,000       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(8) BALTIMORE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS FOUNDATION
712 CATHEDRAL ST
BALTIMORE,MD21201 		52-1174284 501(C)(3) 10,000       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(9) BEAR CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH
920 MAYOWOOD ROAD SW
ROCHESTER,MN55902 		84-1884979 501(C)(3) 245,288       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(10) BIG SKY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
P O BOX 161404
BIG SKY,MT597161404 		81-0520589 501(C)(3) 33,000       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(11) BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF ROCHESTER
1026 EAST CENTER STREET
ROCHESTER,MN55904 		41-1945875 501(C)(3) 34,975       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(12) BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE TWIN CITIES
690 JACKSON STREET
ST PAUL,MN55130 		41-0842657 501(C)(3) 10,000       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(13) CAMP OLSON
4160 LITTLE BOY ROAD NE
LONGVILLE,MN56655 		41-0967781 501(C)(3) 6,300       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(14) CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
P O BOX 17090 228 WEST LEXINGTON
STREET
BALTIMORE,MD21297 		13-5563422 501(C)(3) 6,000       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(15) CHANNEL ONE FOOD BANK
131 35TH STREET SE
ROCHESTER,MN55904 		41-1379713 501(C)(3) 42,150       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(16) CHATFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL
C/O ED HARRIS 205 UNION STREET NE
CHATFIELD,MN55923 		41-6001078 GOVERNMENTAL 9,700       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(17) CHOSEN VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
ATTN CHUCK JOHNSON ROOT RIVER STATE
BANK
CHATFIELD,MN55923 		41-1986997 501(C)(3) 8,772       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(18) CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
400 5TH AVENUE SW
ROCHESTER,MN55902 		41-0693980 501(C)(3) 174,200       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(19) COLDWATER FOUNDATION FOR LEADERSHIP
AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PO BOX
501
GRAND MARAIS,MN55604 		27-1609731 501(C)(3) 12,000       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(20) COMMONWEAL THEATRE COMPANY
208 PARKWAY AVENUE NORTH PO BOX 15
LANESBORO,MN55949 		13-1837418 501(C)(3) 10,000       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(21) CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
974 SKYLINE DRIVE SW
ROCHESTER,MN55902 		41-0760826 501(C)(3) 14,600       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(22) DIVERSITY COUNCIL
1130 - 1/2 SEVENTH ST NW SUITE 204
ROCHESTER,MN55901 		41-1709139 501(C)(3) 13,300       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(23) DODGE CENTER FOUNDATION
C/O MCNEILUS STEEL INC 702 2ND
AVENUE SE
DODGE CENTER,MN55927 		45-3201034 501(C)(3) 19,000       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(24) DOROTHY DAY HOSPITALITY HOUSE
703 FIRST STREET SW
ROCHESTER,MN55902 		36-3348305 501(C)(3) 16,900       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(25) EAGLE BLUFF ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING
28097 GOODVIEW DRIVE
LANESBORO,MN55949 		41-1431959 501(C)(3) 7,550       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(26) EXERCISABILITIES
2530 BROADWAY AVENUE NORTH
ROCHESTER,MN55906 		45-5214117 501(C)(3) 5,150       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(27) FAMILY MEANS
1875 NORTHWESTERN AVENUE SOUTH
STILLWATER,MN55082 		41-6045574 501(C)(3) 9,000       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(28) FAMILY PROMISE ROCHESTER
811 7TH STREET NW
ROCHESTER,MN55901 		41-1953191 501(C)(3) 5,000       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(29) FIRST HOMES
12 ELTON HILLS DRIVE NW
ROCHESTER,MN55901 		41-2004557 501(C)(3) 340,000       PROJECTS
(30) FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
512 3RD STREET SW
ROCHESTER,MN55902 		41-0694750 501(C)(3) 6,550       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(31) FOOD FOR THE POOR
6401 LYONS ROAD
COCONUT CREEK,FL33073 		59-2174510 501(C)(3) 5,400       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(32) GAMEHAVEN COUNCIL BSA
1124 11 1/2 STREET SE
ROCHESTER,MN55904 		41-0698309 501(C)(3) 6,000       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(33) GIFT OF LIFE TRANSPLANT HOUSE
705 2ND STREET SW
ROCHESTER,MN55902 		41-1495845 501(C)(3) 17,950       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(34) GIVE KIDS THE WORLD
210 SOUTH BASS ROAD
KISSIMMEE,FL34746 		59-2654440 501(C)(3) 10,000       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(35) GLORIA DEI LUTHERAN CHURCH
1212 12TH AVENUE NW
ROCHESTER,MN55901 		41-6008833 501(C)(3) 20,000       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(36) GOOD EARTH VILLAGE
25303 OLD TOWN DRIVE
SPRING VALLEY,MN55975 		41-0997269 501(C)(3) 8,450       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(37) GRACE FOUNDATION
PO BOX 6431
ROCHESTER,MN55903 		30-0837869 501(C)(3) 7,000       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(38) GREATER ROCHESTER ARTS & CULTURAL TRUST
30 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE SE SUITE 200
ROCHESTER,MN55904 		20-4748879 501(C)(3) 6,500       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(39) HEART OF DANCE
ATTN EMBER REICHGOTT JUNGE 500 EAST
GRANT ST 1308
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55404 		47-3089587 501(C)(3) 7,200       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(40) HIAWATHA HOMES FOUNDATION
1820 VALKYRIE DRIVE NW
ROCHESTER,MN55901 		41-1453827 501(C)(3) 6,344       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(41) HIGHLANDS CHURCH OF SCOTTSDALE
9050 EAST PINNACLE PEAK ROAD
SCOTTSDALE,AZ85255 		86-0897323 501(C)(3) 12,000       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(42) HISTORY CENTER OF OLMSTED COUNTY
1195 WEST CIRCLE DRIVE SW
ROCHESTER,MN55902 		41-0718368 501(C)(3) 16,800       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(43) HOLY FAMILY ACADEMY
3906 E BROADWAY RD SUITE 104
PHOENIX,AZ85040 		82-4435629 501(C)(3) 32,000       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(44) HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC CHURCH
5455 50TH AVE NW
ROCHESTER,MN55901 		41-1685876 501(C)(3) 12,000       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(45) HOSANNA LUTHERN CHURCH
2815 57TH STREET NW
ROCHESTER,MN55901 		41-1620929 501(C)(3) 10,000       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(46) IMMIGRANT JUSTICE CORPS
17 BATTERY PLACE STE 236
NEW YORK,NY10004 		46-4879076 501(C)(3) 20,000       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(47) IRONWOOD SPRINGS CHRISTIAN RANCH
7291 COUNTY ROAD 6 SW
STEWARTVILLE,MN55976 		41-1281157 501(C)(3) 13,160       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(48) JEREMIAH PROGRAM
2915 JEREMIAH LANE NW
ROCHESTER,MN55901 		41-1801834 501(C)(3) 160,400       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(49) KINGSLAND HIGH SCHOOL
705 N SECTION AVENUE
SPRING VALLEY,MN55975 		41-1740007 GOVERNMENTAL 10,500       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(50) LEGAL ASSISTANCE OF OLMSTED COUNTY
1700 NORTH BROADWAY SUITE 124
ROCHESTER,MN55906 		41-0992471 501(C)(3) 18,450       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(51) LISTOS PRESCHOOL AND CHILDCARE
1503 2ND AVENUE NE
ROCHESTER,MN55906 		41-0846795 501(C)(3) 5,000       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(52) LOURDES FOUNDATION
2800 19TH ST NW
ROCHESTER,MN55901 		41-0740119 501(C)(3) 16,850       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(53) MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION
1919 UNIVERSITY AVENUE E SUITE 415
ST PAUL,MN55104 		41-1422893 501(C)(3) 7,000       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(54) MAYO CLINIC
200 1ST STREET SW
ROCHESTER,MN55905 		41-1937751 501(C)(3) 12,000       PROJECTS
(55) MINNESOTA ADULT AND TEEN CHALLENGE
1530 ASSISI DRIVE NW
ROCHESTER,MN55901 		41-1517351 501(C)(3) 5,650       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(56) MTA FOUNDATION
1000 WESTGATE DR SUITE 252
ST PAUL,MN55114 		41-1211484 501(C)(3) 20,000       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(57) NAMI SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA
1700 BROADWAY AVE N SUITE 104
ROCHESTER,MN55906 		36-3504277 501(C)(3) 14,950       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(58) NEXT CHAPTER MINISTRIES
720 3RD AVENUE SE
ROCHESTER,MN55904 		30-0050922 501(C)(3) 15,500       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(59) OLMSTED COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
1195 WEST CIRCLE DRIVE SW
ROCHESTER,MN55902 		41-0718368 501(C)(3) 7,000       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(60) OLMSTED MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION
210 NINTH STREET SE
ROCHESTER,MN55904 		26-0022777 501(C)(3) 5,000       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(61) ORTHOPAEDIC FOOT AND ANKLE FOUNDATION
9400 WEST HIGGINS ROAD SUITE 220
ROSEMONT,IL60018 		30-0234329 501(C)(3) 5,000       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(62) OUR LADY OF SORROWS CATHOLIC CHURCH
750 EAST BASELINE ROAD
PHOENIX,AZ85042 		86-1006147 501(C)(3) 16,500       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(63) PACELLI CATHOLIC SCHOOL
511 4TH AVENUE NW
AUSTIN,MN55912 		20-4023381 501(C)(3) 75,000       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(64) PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA
801 18TH ST NW
WASHINGTON,DC20006 		13-1946868 501(C)(3) 9,468       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(65) PLANNED PARENTHOOD MN SD ND
671 VANDALIA STREET 323
ST PAUL,MN55114 		41-0948382 501(C)(3) 22,500       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(66) RAICES
1305 N FLORES STREET
SAN ANTONIO,TX78212 		74-2436920 501(C)(3) 5,000       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(67) ROCHESTER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION
220 S BROADWAY STE 100
ROCHESTER,MN55904 		41-1675433 501(C)(3) 6,000       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(68) ROCHESTER AREA FAMILY Y
709 FIRST AVENUE SW
ROCHESTER,MN55902 		41-0807581 501(C)(3) 13,300       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(69) ROCHESTER CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
2800 19TH STREET NW
ROCHESTER,MN55901 		41-0740119 501(C)(3) 5,500       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(70) ROCHESTER COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE
BUSINESS OFFICE 851 30TH AVENUE SE
ROCHESTER,MN55904 		41-1535213 GOVERNMENTAL 16,000       SCHOLARSHIPS
(71) ROCHESTER PARK & RECREATION
201 4TH STREET SE ROOM 150
ROCHESTER,MN55904 		41-6005494 501(C)(3) 14,946       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(72) ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION
ATTN RICHARD KISCADEN TREASURER 201
8TH ST NW
ROCHESTER,MN55901 		41-1628288 501(C)(3) 5,700       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(73) ROCHESTER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA & CHORALE
1530 GREENVIEW DRIVE SW SUITE 120
ROCHESTER,MN55902 		41-1764434 501(C)(3) 9,070       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(74) RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE
850 2ND STREET SW
ROCHESTER,MN55902 		41-1344744 501(C)(3) 61,000       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(75) ROTARY CLUB OF ROCHESTER FOUNDATION
PO BOX 7566
ROCHESTER,MN559037566 		41-1628263 501(C)(3) 6,350       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(76) SALEM ROAD COVENANT CHURCH
3401 SALEM RD SW
ROCHESTER,MN55902 		41-1305380 501(C)(3) 16,000       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(77) SALVATION ARMY - ROCHESTER
20 1ST AVENUE NE PO BOX 7422
ROCHESTER,MN55906 		41-0698597 501(C)(3) 33,915       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(78) SEASONS HOSPICE
1696 GREENVIEW DRIVE SW
ROCHESTER,MN55902 		41-1812914 501(C)(3) 13,600       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(79) SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF SANTA CLARA
4001 N 1ST STREET
SAN JOSE,CA95134 		94-2614101 501(C)(3) 5,000       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(80) SEMCAC
PO BOX 549
RUSHFORD,MN55971 		41-0907135 501(C)(3) 8,500       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(81) SOMALIA REBUILD
1700 NORTH BROADWAY SUITE 152A
ROCHESTER,MN55906 		46-1751962 501(C)(3) 5,350       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(82) SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
815 MEDARY AVENUE PO BOX 525
BROOKINGS,SD57006 		46-0273801 501(C)(3) 6,007       SCHOLARSHIPS
(83) SOUTHERN MINNESOTA INITIATIVE FOUNDATION
525 FLORENCE AVENUE PO BOX 695
OWATONNA,MN55060 		36-3454285 501(C)(3) 6,000       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(84) SPARK A PLACE OF PLAY
1811 GREENVIEW PLACE SW SUITE 100
ROCHESTER,MN55902 		84-2749957 501(C)(3) 23,200       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(85) ST AMBROSE UNIVERSITY
518 W LOCUST STREET
DAVENPORT,IA52803 		42-0703280 501(C)(3) 10,000       SCHOLARSHIPS
(86) ST JOAN OF ARC CATHOLIC CHURCH
5800 OLEATHA AVENUE
ST LOUIS,MO63139 		43-0653481 501(C)(3) 15,000       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(87) ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH
11 4TH AVENUE SW
ROCHESTER,MN55902 		41-0733599 501(C)(3) 10,300       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(88) ST JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH
301 8TH AVENUE NW
KASSON,MN55944 		41-1751594 501(C)(3) 9,360       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(89) ST LUKE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
1884 22ND STREET NW
ROCHESTER,MN55901 		41-0876187 501(C)(3) 12,400       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(90) ST MARY'S ON THE LAKE CATHOLIC CHURCH
419 W LYON AVENUE
LAKE CITY,MN55041 		41-0695529 501(C)(3) 7,350       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(91) STEWARTVILLE AREA FOUNDATION
P O BOX 55976
STEWARTVILLE,MN55976 		41-1974673 501(C)(3) 45,000       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(92) STEWARTVILLE AREA HISTORY CENTER
305 MAIN STREET NORTH
STEWARTVILLE,MN55976 		41-1763176 501(C)(3) 7,100       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(93) SYNERGY AND LEADERSHIP EXCHANGE
2075 LOOKOUT DRIVE
NORTH MANKATO,MN56003 		41-1700710 501(C)(3) 8,300       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(94) THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
1101 WEST RIVER PARKWAY STE 200
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55415 		53-0242652 501(C)(3) 10,000       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(95) THE READING CENTER
2010 SCOTT ROAD NW
ROCHESTER,MN55901 		41-1633734 501(C)(3) 75,272       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(96) UNITED WAY OF DODGE COUNTY
PO BOX 718
DODGE CENTER,MN55927 		41-1657224 501(C)(3) 5,000       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(97) UNITED WAY OF OLMSTED COUNTY
903 WEST CENTER ST STE 100
ROCHESTER,MN55902 		41-0695594 501(C)(3) 94,903       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(98) UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCE 200
FRASER HALL
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55455 		41-6042488 GOVERNMENTAL 10,000       SCHOLARSHIPS
(99) UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-RIVER FALLS
STUDENT BILLING OFFICE 215 NORTH
HALL
RIVER FALLS,WI54022 		39-6064630 GOVERNMENTAL 8,500       SCHOLARSHIPS
(100) VETERANS & EMERGENCY SERVICES MUSEUM
C/O TREASURER RICHARD KROM 1090
BUCK RIDGE DRIVE NE
ROCHESTER,MN55906 		45-3326516 501(C)(3) 50,000       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(101) WARREN MILLER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
ATTN JOHN ZIRKLE 45465 GALLATIN RD
GALLATIN GATEWAY,MT59730 		33-1106018 501(C)(3) 5,000       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(102) WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY
CASHIERS OFFICE PO BOX 5838
WIIONA,MN55987 		23-7079002 GOVERNMENTAL 7,000       SCHOLARSHIPS
(103) WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
ATTN FOOTBALL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 5838
WINONA,MN55987 		23-7079002 501(C)(3) 6,000       SCHOLARSHIPS
(104) WOMEN'S SHELTER & SUPPORT CENTER
PO BOX 457
ROCHESTER,MN55903 		41-1316614 501(C)(3) 9,600       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(105) YOUTH OUTREACH UNITED
1370 LAWRENCE PLACE DRIVE
LAWRENCEVILLE,GA30043 		01-0676752 501(C)(3) 6,000       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(106) ZUMBRO LUTHERAN CHURCH
624 3RD AVE SW
ROCHESTER,MN55902 		41-0718374 501(C)(3) 16,000       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(107) ZUMBRO VALLEY HEALTH CENTER
343 WOODLAKE DRIVE SE
ROCHESTER,MN55904 		41-6052022 501(C)(3) 7,750       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
107
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
0
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2019

Schedule I (Form 990) 2019
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
noncash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of noncash assistance
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: RAF IS A COMMUNITY-BASED ECLECTIC GRANTMAKER. EACH APPLICATION IS CONSIDERED ON ITS OWN MERITS AND THE DECISION TO AWARD A REQUEST IS MADE ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS. GRANTS ARE NOT AWARDED TO INDIVIDUALS, PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS, OR POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS. GRANTS ARE MADE TO RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS ONLY FOR PURPOSES OF DIRECT COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS. GRANTS ARE LIMITED TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WHICH HAVE A 501(C)3 DESIGNATION, ARE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, OR ARE UNDER THE FISCAL AGENCY UMBRELLA OF A 501(C)3 DESIGNATED ORGANIZATION. IN GENERAL, RAF DOES NOT SUPPORT GENERAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS, PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, PROVIDE SUPPORT FUNDING FOR ORGANIZATIONAL DEFICITS, OR TO REPLACE GOVERNMENT FUNDING. FUND DRIVES OR REQUESTS FOR EVENT SPONSORSHIPS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO RAF'S GRANT OFFICER FOR SPONSORSHIP CONSIDERATION. TYPICALLY, GRANTS WILL NOT BE AWARDED FOR ENDOWMENTS, ANNUAL CAMPAIGNS, PROPOSALS THAT DUPLICATE EXISTING SERVICES, POLITICAL ACTIVITIES, OR RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES. RAF DOES NOT MAKE MULTI-YEAR GRANTS OR MORE THAN ONE GRANT TO AN ORGANIZATION WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF AN AWARD. AN ORGANIZATION MAY APPLY FOR A GRANT ONCE DURING EACH CALENDAR. TO BE CONSIDERED, THE ORGANIZATION MUST HAVE COMPLETED ALL PRIOR PROJECTS AND FILED A FINAL REPORT TO CLOSE OUT AWARDED FUNDS. RAF AWARDS GRANTS TO BENEFIT COMMUNITIES IN THE CATCHMENT AREA PROSCRIBED BY THE RAF BOARD OF TRUSTEES, CURRENTLY WITHIN A 40 MILE RADIUS OF ROCHESTER . AGENCIES OUTSIDE OF THE TRADITIONAL CATCHMENT AREA ARE ELIGIBLE FOR GRANTS PROVIDED THE IMPACT FOR PROJECT WILL FALL PRIMARILY WITHIN THE RAF CATCHMENT AREA BUT THE GRANT DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE MAY REQUIRE INPUT THROUGH A LOCAL ADVISORY GROUP OR BOARD IF A LOCAL OFFICE IS NOT PRESENT.
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
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Name of the organization
ROCHESTER AREA FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

41-6017740
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art .... X   0  
2 Art—Historical treasures . X   0  
3 Art—Fractional interests .. X   0  
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles .. X   0  
7 Boats and planes .... X   0  
8 Intellectual property ... X   0  
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 52 1,080,090 FAIR MARKET VALUE
10 Securities—Closely held stock . X   0  
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		X   0  
12 Securities—Miscellaneous .. X   0  
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		X   0  
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		X   0  
15 Real estate—Residential . X   0  
16 Real estate—Commercial .. X   0  
17 Real estate—Other ... X   0  
18 Collectibles ..... X   0  
19 Food inventory ... X   0  
20 Drugs and medical supplies . X   0  
21 Taxidermy ...... X   0  
22 Historical artifacts .... X   0  
23 Scientific specimens .. X   0  
24 Archeological artifacts ... X   0  
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
0
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which isn't required to be used for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ...................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any nonstandard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization didn't report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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Part IISupplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, COLUMN (B): THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS IS BEING REPORTED IN COLUMN B.
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(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
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Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
ROCHESTER AREA FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

41-6017740
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1 THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS MADE UP OF THE OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE PRESIDENT OF THE ROCHESTER AREA FOUNDATION SERVES AS AN EX-OFFICIO MEMBER. DURING THE INTERVALS BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL EXERCISE ALL POWERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN THE MANAGEMENT AND DIRECTION OF THE BUSINESS AND CONDUCT THE AFFAIRS OF THE FOUNDATION. NO POLICY OR ACTION ADOPTED OR TAKEN BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL CONTINUE EFFECTIVE UNLESS APPROVED AT THE NEXT MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 BELOW INCLUDES A LIST OF CHANGES TO THE ROCHESTER AREA FOUNDATION'S BYLAWS DURING 2019: - ADDED SENTENCE PER NATIONAL STANDARDS "THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS INDEPENDENT OF FOUNDATION EMPLOYEES AND IS THE ULTIMATE GOVERNING BODY OF THE FOUNDATION." - UPDATED TERMS TO INCLUDE ONE ADDITIONAL YEAR FOR TRUSTEE SERVING AS PAST CHAIR (NOT TO EXCEED 12 CONSECUTIVE YEARS) - ADDED PAST CHAIR TO LIST OF OFFICERS OF ROCHESTER AREA FOUNDATION - ADDED SECTION WITH DUTIES FOR PAST CHAIR "THE PAST CHAIR SHALL PERFORM SUCH DUTIES AS SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME BE ASSIGNED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES." - ADDED IMPACT FINANCE AND RAF PROPERTIES AS SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS TO MATCH 990S AND OTHER GOVERNANCE DOCUMENTS
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES, AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE ANNUALLY REQUIRED TO FILL OUT AND SIGN DISCLOSURE FORM. THEY MUST ALSO VERBALLY INDICATE WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS AND ABSTAIN FROM VOTING AT BOARD MEETINGS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE ROCHESTER AREA FOUNDATION IS DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS USING COMPARABILITY DATA FROM THE COUNCIL OF FOUNDATIONS. THE COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES IS DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE ROCHESTER AREA FOUNDATION USING COMPARABILITY DATA FROM THE COUNCIL OF FOUNDATIONS AND INCREASES ARE BASED ON MERIT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND/OR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MAY BE OBTAINED BY THE PUBLIC ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE OR UPON REQUEST FOR THE SAME PERIOD OF DISCLOSURE AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 6104(D).
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT INTEREST 128,783.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2C: THE FINANCE COMMITTEE HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ROCHESTER AREA FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

41-6017740
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)FIRST HOMES PROPERTIES
12 ELTON HILLS DRIVE NW

ROCHESTER,MN55901
41-2004557 		TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN SE MN MN 501(C)(3) LINE 12A, I ROCHESTER AREA FOUNDATION
 
Yes
 
(2)RAF PROPERTIES
12 ELTON HILLS DRIVE NW

ROCHESTER,MN55901
41-1891463 		TO RECEIVE, HOLD & DISBURSE ANY REAL PROPERTY FOR ROCHESTER AREA FOUNDATION MN 501(C)(3) LINE 12A, I ROCHESTER AREA FOUNDATION
 
Yes
 
(3)IMPACT FINANCE
12 ELTON HILLS DRIVE NW

ROCHESTER,MN55901
27-4641831 		PROVIDE INCREASED ACCESS TO CAPITAL FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES/COMMUNITIES MN 501(C)(4)   ROCHESTER AREA FOUNDATION
 
Yes
 








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Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
Yes
 
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
Yes
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
Yes
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved





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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
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Part VII
Supplemental Information
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