Form990-PF
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2019
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2019, or tax year beginning 01-01-2019 , and ending 12-31-2019
Name of foundation
THE LEMELSON FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)1455 NW OVERTON STREET NO 500
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
PORTLAND, OR97209
A Employer identification number

88-0391959
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(503) 222-2924
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ...
bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$405,508,342
J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books
(b) Net investment
income
(c) Adjusted net
income
(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 883,233 883,233  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 5,293,476 6,879,148  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 19,602,167
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 23,084,463
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 18,033,238
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... 2,473,810 2,300,955  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 28,252,686 28,096,574  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 652,544 170,568   481,976
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 1,214,784 0   1,217,342
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 744,593 37,230   701,444
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... 253,626 63,406   179,822
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... 234,249 58,562   166,868
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... 5,804,000 4,125,984   1,637,310
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... 1,005,328 282,481   31,000
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 72,443 0  
20 Occupancy.............. 233,196 0   240,354
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 314,590 0   327,030
22 Printing and publications.......... 28,538 0   28,538
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... 686,747 3,279,107   618,457
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 11,244,638 8,017,338   5,630,141
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 12,863,934 11,961,677
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 24,108,572 8,017,338   17,591,818
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 4,144,114
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 20,079,236
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2019)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)
Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 11,904,156 1,791,425 1,791,425
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 6,660,469 30,902,529 30,902,529
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges.......... 35,229 35,229 35,229
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 889,764 Click to see attachment2,444,923 2,444,923
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 35,126,176 Click to see attachment68,244,202 68,244,202
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 26,226,117 Click to see attachment32,363,998 32,363,998
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 275,391,606 Click to see attachment259,946,397 259,946,397
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet1,284,380
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet549,316 814,666 Click to see attachment735,064 735,064
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment6,788,319 Click to see attachment9,044,575 Click to see attachment9,044,575
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 363,836,502 405,508,342 405,508,342
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 189,380 245,429
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet) Click to see attachment1,782,060 Click to see attachment2,487,232
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 1,971,440 2,732,661
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions........... 361,865,062 402,775,681
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 361,865,062 402,775,681
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 363,836,502 405,508,342
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
361,865,062
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
4,144,114
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
36,766,505
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
402,775,681
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
402,775,681
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)
(b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation
(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.)
(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES      
b CLASS ACTION DISTRIBUTION P    
c PASS THROUGH INVESTMENTS REPORTED ON SCHEDULE K-1 P    
d DISPOSAL OF LYME FOREST FUND TE P    
e DISPOSAL OF OUTSOURCED ASSETS P    
DISPOSAL OF CEDAR ROCK CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC P    
DISPOSAL OF LONE CASCADE LP P    
DISPOSAL OF INT'L PRIVATE EQUITY PARTNERS III LP P    
(e)
Gross sales price
(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable)
(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale
(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 23,070,177   21,974,826 1,095,351
b 7,128     7,128
c 17,134,478     17,134,478
d 8,600   178,596 -169,996
e 1,877   35,600 -33,723
13,951,684   13,951,684 0
13,705,757   13,705,757 0
12,323   12,323 0
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69
(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69
(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       1,095,351
b       7,128
c       17,134,478
d       -169,996
e       -33,723
      0
      0
      0
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7
Bracket 2 18,033,238
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ...................
Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)

If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in)
(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions
(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets
(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2018 21,838,531 377,265,857 0.057886
2017 18,183,273 360,182,560 0.050483
2016 16,465,811 340,928,927 0.048297
2015 19,838,462 346,966,060 0.057177
2014 17,486,760 366,252,471 0.047745
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
2
0.261588
3
Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5.0, or by the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years ......
3
0.052318
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2019 from Part X, line 5......
4
363,636,985
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
19,024,760
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
200,792
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
19,225,552
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4,.............
8
20,012,591
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See the Part VI instructions.
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket includes lines 1a and 1b
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b Domestic foundations that meet the section 4940(e) requirements in Part V, check 1 200,792
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 200,792
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 200,792
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2019 estimated tax payments and 2018 overpayment credited to 2019 6a 295,000
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 200,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 495,000
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 917
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 293,291
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2020 estimated taxBullet293,291 RefundedBullet 11 0
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? (see Instructions
for definition).................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
Yes
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
  • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletNV, OR, CA
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2019 or the taxable year beginning in 2019? See the instructions for Part XIV.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV .............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
    11
    Yes
     
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletWWW.LEMELSON.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletTRACEE BETANCOURT Telephone no.bullet (503) 222-2924

    Located atbullet1455 NW OVERTON STREET SUITE 500PORTLANDOR ZIP+4bullet97209
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2019, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16Yes  
    See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
    country bulletIN
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
    1b
     
    No
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2019?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2019, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2019?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2019 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2019.)..................
    3b
     
    No
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2019?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    Yes
    No
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ......
    5b
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d). Click to see attachment
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .................
    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position
    (c) Compensation
    (If not paid, enter
    -0-)
    (d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    CAROL DAHL SEE STATEMENT 24
    40.00
    400,025 77,743 300
    1455 NW OVERTON STREET SUITE 500
    PORTLAND,OR97209
    PHILIP VARNUM SEE STATEMENT 24
    40.00
    252,519 28,551 300
    1455 NW OVERTON STREET SUITE 500
    PORTLAND,OR97209
    ERIC LEMELSON SEE STATEMENT 24
    6.00
    0 0 0
    1455 NW OVERTON STREET SUITE 500
    PORTLAND,OR97209
    ROBERT LEMELSON SEE STATEMENT 24
    6.00
    0 0 0
    1455 NW OVERTON STREET SUITE 500
    PORTLAND,OR97209
    SUSAN MORSE DIRECTOR
    6.00
    0 0 0
    1455 NW OVERTON STREET SUITE 500
    PORTLAND,OR97209
    JENNIFER BRUML DIRECTOR
    6.00
    0 0 0
    1455 NW OVERTON STREET SUITE 500
    PORTLAND,OR97209
    ANN MORGAN VICE PRESIDENT
    1.00
    0 0 0
    1455 NW OVERTON STREET SUITE 500
    PORTLAND,OR97209
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position
    (c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation
    (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    ROB SCHNEIDER SR. DIRECTOR OF STRA
    40.00
    180,103 61,353 300
    1455 NW OVERTON ST STE 500
    PORTLAND,OR97209
    JENNIFER BURRAN GRANTS, IT & CONTRAC
    40.00
    142,250 54,997 300
    1455 NW OVERTON ST STE 500
    PORTLAND,OR97209
    DAVID CORONADO PROGRAM OFFICER
    40.00
    135,637 53,375 300
    1455 NW OVERTON ST STE 500
    PORTLAND,OR97209
    RACHEL JAGODA BURNETTE PROGRAM OFFICER
    40.00
    133,364 53,220 300
    1455 NW OVERTON ST STE 500
    PORTLAND,OR97209
    CYNTHIA COOPER PROGRAM OFFICER
    40.00
    133,172 53,182 300
    1455 NW OVERTON ST STE 500
    PORTLAND,OR97209
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 5
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    TIEDMANN WEALTH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT CONSULTING FEES 800,972
    1415 WESTERN AVENUE SUITE 600
    SEATTLE,WA98101
    LONG STORY SHORT MEDIA INC COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT 503,211
    2830 GEORGIA AVENUE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001
    QUARLES & BRADY LLP LEGAL 215,140
    BIN 88895
    MILWAUKEE,WI532880895
    SORENSEN STRATEGIES STRATEGIC CONSULTANT 191,224
    8103 SW 222ND PLACE
    VASHON,WA98070
    UNCOMMON LLC CONVENING CONSULTANTS 177,240
    2284 COMMODORE WAY SUITE 220
    SEATTLE,WA98199
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet8
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1 INVENTION EDUCATION COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE - THE FOUNDATION ESTABLISHED AN INVENTION EDUCATION CONVENING FOCUSED ON BUILDING AN INVENTION COMMUNITY, DEVELOPED NEW PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN PROGRAMS AND BUILT CONSENSUS AMONG RELEVANT STAKEHOLDERS ABOUT FRAMEWORKS, DEFINITIONS AND THEMATIC PRIORITIES IN INVENTION EDUCATION. THE FOUNDATION BROADENED THE ORIGINAL COMMUNITY TO INCLUDE GRANTEES AND PARTNERS FROM HIGHER EDUCATION. THE PROGRAM COVERED CONVENING COSTS (FOOD, PLANNING CONSULTANTS, AV, ATTENDEE TRAVEL SUPPORT, ETC.), AS WELL AS SUPPORTED ATTENDEES TO CONTINUE WORKING ON KEY TOPIC AREAS GLEANED (EX: RESEARCHING INVENTION EDUCATION, COMMUNICATIONS) FROM THE CONVENING. 211,343
    2 INTEGRATING ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY IN ENGINEERING EDUCATION - THE FOUNDATION ESTABLISHED A CONVENING OF ACADEMIC AND INDUSTRY EXPERTS TO DEVELOP A PROCESS FOR DEFINING THE FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENGINEERING STUDENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TEACHING METHODOLOGIES AND ADOPTION IN ENGINEERING PROGRAMS. FROM THIS CONVENING, THE FOUNDATION FORMED A WORKING GROUP OF A SUBSET OF CONVENING PARTICIPANTS TO DEVELOP THE PRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY RELEVANT FOR ENGINEERS. ALSO, THE WORKING GROUP EXPLORED AND PRIORITIZED APPROACHES AND PARTNERS TO INCREASE ADOPTION OF ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE ENGINEERING AND INVENTION IN HIGHER ED. 139,570
    3 REGIONAL ECOSYSTEM CONVENING - THE FOUNDATION CONVENED OREGON GRANTEES AND OTHER ECOSYSTEM PLAYERS (INCLUDING GRANTEES AND PARTNERS) WHICH WAS FOCUSED ON BUILDING A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT IT MEANS TO HAVE A CLEAR PATHWAY AND STRONG ECOSYSTEM. THE CONVENING ALSO CREATED AND ENCOURAGED OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLABORATION AND CONNECTION AMONG GRANTEES. 79,255
    4 INVENTION EDUCATION FRAMEWORK - THE FOUNDATION DEVELOPED A NATIONAL INVENTION EDUCATION FRAMEWORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BROADER COMMUNITY. THE FUNDING SUPPORTED CONSULTANTS TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A GUIDING FRAMEWORK AND COMMON DEFINITION FOR INVENTION EDUCATION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LEADERS IN THE INVENTION EDUCATION COMMUNITY. 74,750
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1 THE FOUNDATION MADE A PROGRAM-RELATED INVESTMENT IN THE FORM OF A LOAN TO PRIME IMPACT LOAN FUND I, LLC ("PRIME LOAN FUND"), A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PRIME COALITION INC., WHICH IS AN ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE PURPOSE OF THE LOAN IS TO INCREASE INVESTMENTS IN COMPANIES THAT HAVE SIGNIFICANT POTENTIAL TO INFLUENCE THE REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AT THE GIGATON-SCALE BY 2050 AND THAT WOULD BE UNLIKELY TO RAISE SUFFICIENT CAPITAL BUT FOR PRIME LOAN FUND'S AND ITS AFFILIATES' INTERVENTION. 2,000,000
    2 THE FOUNDATION MADE A PROGRAM-RELATED INVESTMENT IN ANKUR INVESTMENTS LTD. (THE "ANKUR FUND"), OF WHICH ANKUR FINCON MANAGEMENT PVT., LTD., IS THE INVESTMENT MANAGER, IN THE FORM OF PURCHASING AN EQUITY INTEREST IN THE ANKUR FUND. THE FOUNDATION'S INVESTMENT IN THE FUND WILL BE USED TO ENABLE THE ANKUR FUND TO INVEST IN INNOVATIVE ENTERPRISES, INCLUDING INVENTION-BASED ENTERPRISES THAT PRODUCE TANGIBLE PRODUCTS, IN THE SEED STAGE THAT CAN EMPOWER THE POOR IN INDIA. 292,363
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3 Click to see attachment 128,410
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet2,420,773
    Form 990-PF (2019)
    Form 990-PF (2019)
    Page 8
    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    102,133,003
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    19,720,057
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    247,321,544
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    369,174,604
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    369,174,604
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    5,537,619
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    363,636,985
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    18,181,849
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    18,181,849
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2019 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    200,792
    b
    Income tax for 2019. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    200,792
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    17,981,057
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    601,713
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    18,582,770
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    18,582,770
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
    17,591,818
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    2,420,773
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    20,012,591
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b. See instructions.................
    5
    200,792
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    19,811,799
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2019)
    Form 990-PF (2019)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus
    (b)
    Years prior to 2018
    (c)
    2018
    (d)
    2019
    1 Distributable amount for 2019 from Part XI, line 7 18,582,770
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2019:
    a Enter amount for 2018 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2019:
    a From 2014......  
    b From 2015......  
    c From 2016......  
    d From 2017......  
    e From 2018...... 794,900
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 794,900
    4Qualifying distributions for 2019 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 20,012,591
    a Applied to 2018, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....
    0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........
    0
    d Applied to 2019 distributable amount..... 18,582,770
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 1,429,821
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2019. 0 0
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 2,224,721
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........
    0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......
    0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........
    0
    e Undistributed income for 2018. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............
    0
    f Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2020 ..........
    0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......
    0
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2014 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...
    0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2020.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
    2,224,721
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2015....  
    b Excess from 2016....  
    c Excess from 2017....  
    d Excess from 2018.... 794,900
    e Excess from 2019.... 1,429,821
    Form 990-PF (2019)
    Form 990-PF (2019)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2019, enter the date of the ruling....... bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........
    Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2019 (b) 2018 (c) 2017 (d) 2016
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....
             
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........
             
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....
             
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)
             
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...
             
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....
             
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....
             
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization
             
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    ERIC LEMELSON
    ROBERT LEMELSON
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2019)
    Form 990-PF (2019)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    Foundation
    status of
    recipient
    Purpose of grant or
    contribution
    Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE
    1200 NEW YORK AVENUE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20005
      PC TO CONTINUE SUPPORT OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE (AAAS)-LEMELSON INVENTION AMBASSADORS PROGRAM. 130,705
    ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC AND LAND-GRANTS UNIVERSITIES
    1307 NEW YORK AVENUE NW SUITE 400
    WASHINGTON,DC20005
      PC TO SUPPORT THE APLU COMMISSION ON ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT (CECE) SUMMER MEETING, JUNE 16-18, 2019. 2,000
    BEAVERTON EDUCATION FOUNDATION
    3800 SW CEDAR HILLS BLVD SUITE 168
    BEAVERTON,OR97005
      PC TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. 3,000
    BEYOND BENIGN INCORPORATED
    100 RESEARCH DRIVE
    WILMINGTON,MA01887
      PC TO DEVELOP AND DISSEMINATE K-12 CURRICULAR RESOURCES AND TRAINING THAT EMPOWERS EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS TO PRACTICE AND BE AWARE OF ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH GREEN CHEMISTRY. 136,093
    CENTER FOR AMERICAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP
    503 ARNON LAKE DRIVE
    GREAT FALLS,VA22066
      PC TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE CENTER FOR AMERICAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP'S ROUNDTABLE ON WOMEN'S ENTREPRENEURSHIP WITH US SENATE ENTREPRENEURSHIP CAUCUS. 2,500
    ENVISION EXCELLENCE IN STEM EDUCATION
    PO BOX 18050
    CLEVELAND HEIGHTS,OH44118
      PC TO RENEW THE FOUNDATION'S STEM FUNDERS NETWORK MEMBERSHIP. THE STEM FUNDERS NETWORK IS COMPRISED OF A DIVERSE MIX OF EDUCATION-FOCUSED PHILANTHROPIES. 10,000
    ENVISION EXCELLENCE IN STEM EDUCATION
    PO BOX 18050
    CLEVELAND HEIGHTS,OH44118
      PC TO SUPPORT THE STEM ECOSYSTEMS CONVENING, APRIL 2-4, 2020, IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, AND TO INTRODUCE AND DRIVE ADOPTION OF INVENTION EDUCATION TO REGIONAL CENTERS. 25,000
    GEARBOX INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION
    2323 BROADWAY
    OAKLAND,CA97612
      NC TO SUPPORT A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING AND PROTOTYPING WORKSHOP SPACE IN NAIROBI, KENYA, THAT WILL CATER TO SCALABLE, INVENTION-BASED ENTERPRISES ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF UNDERSERVED AFRICANS. 26,921
    GLOBAL IMPACT INVESTING NETWORK
    0 BROAD STREET 38TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10004
      PC TO RENEW THE FOUNDATION'S MEMBERSHIP. GIIN HAS SUPPORTED THE DEVELOPMENT OF AND RAISED AWARENESS FOR THE EMERGING FIELD OF IMPACT INVESTING BY BUILDING A STRONG NETWORK OF INVESTORS. 4,950
    GLOBAL MINIMUM INC
    1732 1ST AVENUE 26978
    NEW YORK,NY10128
      PC TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY BY INCREASING FUNDRAISING EFFORTS, ADVANCE THEIR PROGRAM MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION ACTIVITIES AND TO DEVELOP A FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN FOR EXPANDED GROWTH. 85,494
    GLOBAL MINIMUM INC
    1732 1ST AVENUE 26978
    NEW YORK,NY10128
      PC TO BUILD INVENTION EDUCATION CAPACITY FOR POORLY RESOURCED TEACHERS IN KENYA. 24,804
    GRANTMAKERS OF OREGON & SW WASHINGTON
    PO BOX 6381
    PORTLAND,OR972286381
      PC TO RENEW THE FOUNDATION'S MEMBERSHIP. GRANTMAKERS OF OREGON AND SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON IS COMPRISED OF A DIVERSE MIX OF REGIONAL PHILANTHROPIES. 4,180
    GREATER WASHINGTON EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION INC
    3939 CAMPBELL AVE
    ARLINGTON,VA22206
      PC TO CONTINUE SUPPORT OF NEWS PROGRAMMING AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS HIGHLIGHTING THE IMPACT OF INVENTION AND INNOVATION. 352,397
    IMPACT INNOVATORS AND ENTREPRENEURS FOUNDATION
    C/O CARE CORPORATE SERVICES COMPANY
    251 LITTLE FALLS DRIVE
    WILMINGTON,DE19808
      PC TO PROVIDE LEGAL AND ACCOUNTING FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE GRANTEES APPLICATION TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE FOR RECOGNITION AS AN ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, WHICH WILL ALLOW THE GRANTEE TO FURTHER ITS MISSION OF SUPPORTING IMPACTFUL AND INNOVATIVE INVENTION-BASED SOCIAL ENTERPRISES ALL ACROSS THE DEVELOPING WORLD. 21,608
    IMPACT INNOVATORS AND ENTREPRENEURS FOUNDATION
    C/O CARE CORPORATE SERVICES COMPANY
    251 LITTLE FALLS DRIVE
    WILMINGTON,DE19808
      PC TO SUPPORT THE INTERNATIONAL REPLICATION OF A BUSINESS MODEL THAT INCUBATES HIGH-IMPACT, HIGHLY SCALABLE, INVENTION-BASED ENTERPRISES THAT IMPROVES THE LIVES OF THE POOR (THE VILLGRO MODEL) AND TO SECURE APPROPRIATE CAPITAL FOR THOSE INVENTION-BASED ENTERPRISES. 289,742
    KENYA CLIMATE INNOVATION CENTER
    PO BOX 49162-00100 STRATHMORE
    BUSINESS SCHOOL OLE SANGALE ROAD MA
    NAIROBI    
    KE
      NC TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF A PROTOTYPING AND MANUFACTURING SPACE AND TRAINING ENGINEERS AND FABRICATORS TO ADDRESS A TALENT GAP IN KENYA. 770,000
    KENYA IMPACT INNOVATIONS FOUNDATION
    5TH FLOOR STRATHMORE STUDENT CENTRE
    KERI ROAD
    NAIROBI    
    KE
      NC TO SUPPORT BUSINESS INCUBATION ACTIVITIES, FOCUSED ON BUILDING A PIPELINE OF SCALABLE INVENTION-BASED ENTERPRISES THAT ADDRESS UNMET HEALTH NEEDS FOR LOW RESOURCE POPULATIONS IN KENYA AND THROUGHOUT EAST AFRICA. 94,100
    KENYA IMPACT INNOVATIONS FOUNDATION
    5TH FLOOR STRATHMORE STUDENT CENTRE
    KERI ROAD
    NAIROBI    
    KE
      NC TO SUPPORT KENYA IMPACT INNOVATIONS FOUNDATION'S BUSINESS INCUBATION ACTIVITIES AND TO BUILD A STRONGER PIPELINE OF INVENTION-BASED ENTERPRISES IN EAST AFRICA THAT WILL MEET THE HEALTH NEEDS FOR LOW RESOURCE POPULATIONS. 321,152
    LORDS EDUCATION & HEALTH SOCIETY
    5C HANSALAYA BUILDING 15 BARAKHAMBA
    ROAD
    NEW DELHI   110001
    IN
      PC - EQUIVALENCY DET TO SUPPORT THE WADHWANI INITIATIVE FOR SUSTAINABLE HEALTHCARE (WISH) PROGRAM'S EFFORT TO RUN FIELD VALIDATION TRIALS OF TWO MEDICAL DEVICES THAT MEET THE NEEDS OF THE POOR IN INDIA AND FACILITATE THE UPTAKE OF THE DEVICES BY STATE-RUN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT SYSTEMS. 31,318
    MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    77 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE BUILDING
    E-38-104
    CAMBRIDGE,MA02139
      PC TO EXPLORE THE CONVERGENCE BETWEEN INVENTION AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING THROUGH RESEARCH. 24,750
    MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    77 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE BUILDING
    E-38-104
    CAMBRIDGE,MA02139
      PC TO ADVANCE THE WORK OF THE INVENTION EDUCATION (IE) RESEARCH GROUP BY COMPILING CURRENT IE RESEARCH AND IDENTIFY A COMMON RESEARCH AGENDA; IN ADDITION TO WORKING TO DEVELOP A SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP WITH THE AMERICAN EDUCATION RESEARCH ASSOCIATION FOCUSED ON INVENTION EDUCATION. 24,728
    MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    77 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE BUILDING
    E-38-104
    CAMBRIDGE,MA02139
      PC TO CONTINUE SUPPORT FOR THE LEMELSON-MIT PROGRAM INCLUDING THE LEMELSON-MIT PRIZE, STUDENT PRIZE PROGRAM, INVENTEAM PROGRAM, AND JV INVENTEAM INITIATIVE. 1,500,000
    MCKAY HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC BOOSTER V
    2440 LANCASTER DR NE
    SALEM,OR97305
      PC FUNDING TO COVER REMAINING TRAVEL COSTS FOR MCKAY INVENTEAM TO ATTEND EUREKAFEST. 15,000
    MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM FOUNDATION
    886 CANNERY ROW
    MONTEREY,CA93940
      PC TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. 250
    NATIONAL ACADEMY OF INVENTORS INC
    3702 SPECTRUM BLVD
    TAMPA,FL33612
      PC TO PROVIDE CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF INVENTORS ANNUAL CONFERENCE TO BE HELD IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA, APRIL 8 -10, 2020. 20,000
    NATIONAL COLLEGIATE INVENTORS AND INNOVATORS ALLIANCE
    100 VENTURE WAY
    HADLEY,MA010359462
      PC TO SUPPORT RESEARCH, ANALYSIS AND DISSEMINATION DESIGNED TO INCREASE EQUITY AND INCLUSION IN THE HIGHER EDUCATION INVENTION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP PIPELINE. 222,179
    NATIONAL COLLEGIATE INVENTORS AND INNOVATORS ALLIANCE
    100 VENTURE WAY
    HADLEY,MA010359462
      PC TO SUPPORT EARLY-STAGE STUDENT INVENTORS TO DEVELOP AND COMMERCIALIZE PRODUCTS THAT CREATE SOCIAL OR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT, AND TO SUPPORT FACULTY INITIATIVES FOCUSED ON CULTIVATING THE CONDITIONS THAT NURTURE STUDENT INVENTORS. 3,098,784
    NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO INC
    1111 NORTH CAPITOL ST NE
    WASHINGTON,DC20002
      PC TO CONTINUE SUPPORT FOR THE RADIO AND WEB SERIES, "JOE'S BIG IDEA" THAT EXPLORES HOW IDEAS BECOME INNOVATIONS AND INVENTIONS. 280,000
    NEW YORK CITY FOUNDATION FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE
    100 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS 16TH
    FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10013
      PC TO PROVIDE CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP FOR CSFORALL, A COMMUNITY EVENT FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION IN THE U.S. 7,500
    NON-PROFIT ENTERPRISE AND SELF-SUSTAINABILITY TEAM INC
    5917 JORDAN AVE
    EL CERRITO,CA94530
      PC TO CONTINUE SCALING THE NON-PROFIT ENTERPRISE AND SELF-SUSTAINABILITY TEAM INC'S INCUBATION PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE ANDEAN REGION INCLUDING: BOLIVIA, COLOMBIA, ECUADOR, AND THE BRAZIL AMAZON BASIN, BUILDING A LARGER POOL OF INVENTION-BASED ENTERPRISES. 129,089
    OPERATION PAWS FOR HOMES INC
    PO BOX 90813
    ALEXANDRIA,VA22309
      PC TO PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE TO DOGS LIVING ON THE STREET IN INDIA, AND TO TRANSPORT THEM TO THE U.S. FOR ADOPTION. 650
    OREGON BUSINESS COUNCIL CHARITABLE INSTITUTE
    1100 SW SIXTH AVENUE SUITE 1608
    PORTLAND,OR97204
      PC TO PROVIDE CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP FOR THE 2019 OREGON LEADERSHIP SUMMIT TO BE HELD DECEMBER 16, 2019, IN PORTLAND, OREGON. 10,000
    OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
    4238 SW RESEARCH WAY
    CORVALLIS,OR973331068
      PC TO SUPPORT OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION SERVING AS FISCAL SPONSOR FOR OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY TO IMPLEMENT MOBILE INVENTION CAMPS AND RELATED EDUCATOR TRAINING PROGRAMS IN RURAL OREGON. 210,000
    PHILANTHROPY NORTHWEST
    2101 FOURTH AVE SUITE 650
    SEATTLE,WA98121
      PC TO PROVIDE CONTINUED MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT TO PHILANTHROPY NORTHWEST 16,405
    PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
    BOX 243
    PORTLAND,OR97207
      PC TO PROVIDE CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP SUPPORT FOR ELEVATING IMPACT 2020 ON FEBRUARY 7 2020, IN PORTLAND, OREGON. 10,000
    PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
    BOX 243
    PORTLAND,OR97207
      PC TO SUPPORT PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION SERVING AS A FISCAL SPONSOR FOR PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY BOOTCAMP FOR CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND DOCUMENTATION, ENHANCED MENTOR TRAINING, AND SUPPORT FOR EXPANSION OF THE COURSE TO ADDITIONAL INSTITUTIONS. 150,405
    PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
    BOX 243
    PORTLAND,OR97207
      PC TO SUPPORT THE PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION SERVING AS A FISCAL SPONSOR FOR THE PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR INVENTOR PROGRAM ACTIVITIES. 290,713
    PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
    BOX 243
    PORTLAND,OR97207
      PC TO PROVIDE A CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP GRANT TO PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION SERVING AS A FISCAL SPONSOR FOR OREGON MESA TO SUPPORT AN ANNIVERSARY GALA TO TAKE PLACE ON MARCH 12, 2020 IN PORTLAND, OR. 10,000
    PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
    BOX 243
    PORTLAND,OR97207
      PC TO SUPPORT PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION SERVING AS A FISCAL SPONSOR FOR OREGON MESA'S ACTIVITIES THAT BRING INVENTION EDUCATION INTO PROGRAMS TARGETING LOW-INCOME MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN SIXTEEN OREGON SCHOOLS. 325,783
    ROCKY MOUNTAIN INSTITUTE
    2490 JUNCTION PLACE SUITE 200
    BOULDER,CO80301
      PC TO SUPPORT THE GLOBAL COOLING PRIZE EFFORTS TO AWARD FUNDING TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE DEVELOPING A 5-FOLD EFFICIENCY INCREASE IN COOLING REFRIGERANTS, STARTING IN INDIA. 700,000
    SELCO FOUNDATION
    690 FIRST FLOOR 100FT RING ROAD
    15TH CROSS 2ND PHASE JP NAGAR
    BANGALORE   560078
    IN
      PC - EQUIVALENCY DET TO SUPPORT THE INCUBATION OF INVENTION-BASED ENTERPRISES DESIGNED TO IMPROVE LIVES IN LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES IN INDIA. 139,150
    SELCO FOUNDATION
    690 FIRST FLOOR 100FT RING ROAD
    15TH CROSS 2ND PHASE JP NAGAR
    BANGALORE   560078
    IN
      PC - EQUIVALENCY DET TO SUPPORT 3 MONTHS OF OPERATING COSTS AND PLANNING FOR A TECHNOLOGY INCUBATION PROGRAM. 98,084
    SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
    BEHRING CENTER 14TH STREET AND
    CONSTITUTION AVENUE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20560
      PC TO SUPPORT THE DESIGN PHASE OF PLANNING THE LEMELSON CENTERS NEW EXHIBIT, SPORTING INVENTION, AT THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN HISTORY. 40,000
    SOCIETY FOR SCIENCE AND THE PUBLIC
    1719 N STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036
      PC TO DEVELOP INVENTION AND SUSTAINABILITY GUIDELINES WITHIN THE INTERNATIONAL RULES FOR PRE-COLLEGE SCIENCE RESEARCH IN THE INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIRS (ISEF) IN ADDITION TO DRAFTING A FRAMEWORK FOR GUIDELINES AROUND SAFE PRACTICES AND PROTECTIONS FOR STUDENT INVENTORS. 24,996
    SOCIETY FOR SCIENCE AND THE PUBLIC
    1719 N STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036
      PC TO DEVELOP A LEMELSON AWARD FOR INVENTION AT BROADCOM MASTERS AND INSPIRE YOUTH ON INVENTION THROUGH THE DISSEMINATION OF AGE-APPROPRIATE INVENTION MEDIA CONTENT. 182,848
    ST THOMAS ACADEMY
    949 MENDOTA HEIGHTS ROAD
    MENDOTA HEIGHTS,MN55120
      PC TO DEVELOP A MODEL SHORT-TERM TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSION TO ENGAGE AND EXPOSE EDUCATORS TO INVENTION EDUCATION AND THE AVAILABLE EDUCATOR RESOURCES. 25,000
    STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOUNDATION
    ONE WEST PARK ROAD PO BOX 4550
    IOWA CITY,IA522444550
      PC TO PILOT A COLLABORATIVE TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND PATHWAY CREATION MODEL IN MICHIGAN WHILE EXPLORING SCALABILITY FOR A NATIONAL AUDIENCE. 24,995
    STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOUNDATION
    ONE WEST PARK ROAD PO BOX 4550
    IOWA CITY,IA522444550
      PC TO DEVELOP A RESEARCH COLLABORATION WITH THE LEMELSON-MIT PROGRAM TO ANALYZE THE DATA SETS FROM STEM INNOVATOR TO ADVANCE THE EVIDENCE BASE OF WHAT, HOW AND WHY THE SKILLS, MINDSETS AND CONCEPTUAL KNOWLEDGE OF STUDENTS CHANGE AS THEY ENGAGE IN THE INVENTION PROCESS. 24,863
    THE ASME FOUNDATION INC
    TWO PARK AVENUE
    NEW YORK,NY100165990
      SO-II TO SUPPORT THE ASME RECOGNITION PRIZE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR HARDWARE ENTREPRENEURS ADDRESSING NEEDS OF THE POOR. 98,000
    THE ASME FOUNDATION INC
    TWO PARK AVENUE
    NEW YORK,NY100165990
      SO-II TO SUPPORT THE ASME RECOGNITION PRIZE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR HARDWARE ENTREPRENEURS ADDRESSING NEEDS OF THE POOR. 98,000
    THE ASPEN INSTITUTE INC
    2300 N ST NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20037
      PC TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP OF ANDE'S 2019 ANNUAL MEMBER CONFERENCE AND 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION. 20,000
    THE ASPEN INSTITUTE INC
    2300 N ST NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20037
      PC TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP OF ANDE'S 2020 ANNUAL MEMBER CONFERENCE. 12,000
    THE ASPEN INSTITUTE INC
    2300 N ST NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20037
      PC TO HELP ANDE CONTINUE TO BUILD THE INFRASTRUCTURE NECESSARY TO SCALE ITS WORK BUILDING SUPPORTIVE ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEMS IN EMERGING MARKETS. 32,587
    THE EDISON INSTITUTE INC
    20900 OAKWOOD BLVD
    DEARBORN,MI481245029
      PC TO HELP SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH LINKED TO INVENTION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (STEMIE) PROGRAM BUILD A SUPPORTIVE ECOSYSTEM FOR INVENTION CONVENTION AFFILIATES GROWTH AND TO SUPPORT STEMIES ORGANIZATIONAL GROWTH IN DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION EFFORTS. 175,000
    THE INSTITUTE FOR TRANSFORMATIVE TECHNOLOGIES FOUNDATION
    209 THE CROSSWAY
    BERKELEY,CA94708
      PC SUPPORT TO UPDATE THE 50 BREAKTHROUGHS REPORT, PUBLISH CASE STUDIES DEMONSTRATING SUCCESS AND BUILD THE PLAN AROUND COMMUNITY BUILDING AND ENABLING FURTHER SOLUTION DEVELOPMENT. 19,000
    THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY
    BLUM CENTER BLUM HALL 5570
    BERKELEY,CA947205570
      PC TO DESIGN AND PILOT OUTREACH, EDUCATION, MENTORING AND EVALUATION APPROACHES TO INTEGRATE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY IN THE BIG IDEAS CONTEST FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SYSTEM AND MAKERERE UNIVERSITY IN UGANDA. 25,264
    TIE FOUNDATION
    3065 DEMOCRACY WAY
    SANTA CLARA,CA95054
      PC TO PROVIDE CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP FOR TIECON 2019 IN SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA, MAY 10-11, 2019. 10,000
    TIE OREGON FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 91042
    PORTLAND,OR97291
      PC TO CONTINUE FUNDING FOR INVENTION BASED CURRICULUM AND IN-SCHOOL INSTRUCTION FOR TIE YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS. 184,854
    TIE OREGON
    PO BOX 91042
    PORTLAND,OR97291
      NC TO PROVIDE THE TIE YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS PROGRAM TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM UNDER- RESOURCED BACKGROUNDS IN OREGON AND TRAINING FOR EDUCATORS IN OREGON AND AT TIE CHAPTERS GLOBALLY. 300
    UNIVERSITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION
    PO BOX 97930
    PITTSBURGH,PA15227
      PC TO PROVIDE CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP FOR THE ANNUAL SUMMIT FOR UNIVERSITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION. 7,500
    VERTUELAB
    PO BOX 212
    PORTLAND,OR97207
      PC TO PROVIDE CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP FOR THE VERTUELAB IMPACT SUMMIT 2019. 8,000
    VILLGRO INNOVATIONS FOUNDATION
    III FLOOR IITM RESEARCH PARK
    KANAGAM ROAD TARAMANI
    CHENNAI   600 113
    IN
      PC - EQUIVALENCY DET TO CONTINUE SUPPORT OF THE INCUBATION AND LAUNCH OF HIGH-IMPACT, HIGHLY SCALABLE, INVENTION-BASED ENTERPRISES IN INDIA THAT IMPROVE LIVES OF THE POOR; AND TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR REPLICATION OF VILLGRO INNOVATIONS FOUNDATION MODEL IN SELECT DEVELOPING COUNTRIES. 221,487
    VILLGRO INNOVATIONS FOUNDATION
    III FLOOR IITM RESEARCH PARK
    KANAGAM ROAD TARAMANI
    CHENNAI   601 113
    IN
      PC - EQUIVALENCY DET TO SUPPORT THE INCUBATION AND LAUNCH OF HIGH-IMPACT, HIGHLY SCALABLE, INVENTION-BASED ENTERPRISES IN INDIA THAT IMPROVE LIVES OF THE POOR IN INDIA AS WELL AS STRENGTHEN THE OPERATIONS AND SUSTAINABILITY OF THE VILLGRO MODEL. 607,785
    WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
    ONE GUEST STREET
    BOSTON,MA02135
      PC TO LEVERAGE THE SUCCESSFUL DESIGN SQUAD GLOBAL PLATFORM AND NETWORK TO EDUCATE YOUTH ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY IN BOTH THE US AND ABROAD. 199,764
    WILLIAM MARSH RICE UNIVERSITY
    6100 MAIN STREET MS 390
    HOUSTON,TX77005
      PC TO EXPAND A HIGH QUALITY INVENTION EDUCATION PROGRAM WITHIN MALAWI AND TANZANIA, AND TO DEVELOP AND DISSEMINATE GUIDELINES TO ENABLE OTHER INSTITUTIONS IN AFRICA TO LEARN FROM AND ADAPT BEST PRACTICES. 300,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 11,961,677
    bApproved for future payment
    ENVISION EXCELLENCE IN STEM EDUCATION
    PO BOX 18050
    CLEVELAND HEIGHTS,OH44118
      PC TO SUPPORT THE STEM ECOSYSTEMS CONVENING, APRIL 2-4, 2020, IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, AND TO INTRODUCE AND DRIVE ADOPTION OF INVENTION EDUCATION TO REGIONAL CENTERS. 70,000
    GREATER WASHINGTON EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION INC
    3939 CAMPBELL AVE
    ARLINGTON,VA22206
      PC TO CONTINUE SUPPORT OF NEWS PROGRAMMING AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS HIGHLIGHTING THE IMPACT OF INVENTION AND INNOVATION. 481,694
    IMPACT INNOVATORS AND ENTREPRENEURS FOUNDATION
    C/O CARE CORPORATE SERVICES COMPANY
    251 LITTLE FALLS DRIVE
    WILMINGTON,DE19808
      PC TO SUPPORT THE INTERNATIONAL REPLICATION OF A BUSINESS MODEL THAT INCUBATES HIGH-IMPACT, HIGHLY SCALABLE, INVENTION-BASED ENTERPRISES THAT IMPROVES THE LIVES OF THE POOR (THE VILLGRO MODEL) AND TO SECURE APPROPRIATE CAPITAL FOR THOSE INVENTION-BASED ENTERPRISES. 545,640
    KENYA CLIMATE INNOVATION CENTER
    PO BOX 49162-00100 STRATHMORE
    BUSINESS SCHOOL OLE SANGALE ROAD MA
    NAIROBI    
    KE
      NC TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF A PROTOTYPING AND MANUFACTURING SPACE AND TRAINING ENGINEERS AND FABRICATORS TO ADDRESS A TALENT GAP IN KENYA. 1,074,618
    KENYA IMPACT INNOVATIONS FOUNDATION
    5TH FLOOR STRATHMORE STUDENT CENTRE
    KERI ROAD
    NAIROBI    
    KE
      NC TO SUPPORT KENYA IMPACT INNOVATIONS FOUNDATION'S BUSINESS INCUBATION ACTIVITIES AND TO BUILD A STRONGER PIPELINE OF INVENTION-BASED ENTERPRISES IN EAST AFRICA THAT WILL MEET THE HEALTH NEEDS FOR LOW RESOURCE POPULATIONS. 1,078,830
    NATIONAL COLLEGIATE INVENTORS AND INNOVATORS ALLIANCE
    100 VENTURE WAY
    HADLEY,MA010359462
      PC TO SUPPORT RESEARCH, ANALYSIS AND DISSEMINATION DESIGNED TO INCREASE EQUITY AND INCLUSION IN THE HIGHER EDUCATION INVENTION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP PIPELINE. 170,949
    OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
    4238 SW RESEARCH WAY
    CORVALLIS,OR973331068
      PC TO SUPPORT OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION SERVING AS FISCAL SPONSOR FOR OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY TO IMPLEMENT MOBILE INVENTION CAMPS AND RELATED EDUCATOR TRAINING PROGRAMS IN RURAL OREGON. 146,305
    PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
    BOX 243
    PORTLAND,OR97207
      PC TO SUPPORT PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION SERVING AS A FISCAL SPONSOR FOR PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY BOOTCAMP FOR CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND DOCUMENTATION, ENHANCED MENTOR TRAINING, AND SUPPORT FOR EXPANSION OF THE COURSE TO ADDITIONAL INSTITUTIONS. 147,081
    ROCKY MOUNTAIN INSTITUTE
    2490 JUNCTION PLACE SUITE 200
    BOULDER,CO80301
      PC TO SUPPORT THE GLOBAL COOLING PRIZE EFFORTS TO AWARD FUNDING TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE DEVELOPING A 5-FOLD EFFICIENCY INCREASE IN COOLING REFRIGERANTS, STARTING IN INDIA. 400,000
    SELCO FOUNDATION
    690 FIRST FLOOR 100FT RING ROAD
    15TH CROSS 2ND PHASE JP NAGAR
    BANGALORE   560078
    IN
      PC - EQUIVALENCY DET TO SUPPORT THE INCUBATION OF INVENTION-BASED ENTERPRISES DESIGNED TO IMPROVE LIVES IN LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES IN INDIA. 764,993
    THE EDISON INSTITUTE INC
    20900 OAKWOOD BLVD
    DEARBORN,MI481245029
      PC TO HELP SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH LINKED TO INVENTION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (STEMIE) PROGRAM BUILD A SUPPORTIVE ECOSYSTEM FOR INVENTION CONVENTION AFFILIATES GROWTH AND TO SUPPORT STEMIES ORGANIZATIONAL GROWTH IN DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION EFFORTS. 525,000
    TIE OREGON FOUNDATION
    3065 DEMOCRACY WAY
    SANTA CLARA,CA95054
      PC TO CONTINUE FUNDING FOR INVENTION BASED CURRICULUM AND IN-SCHOOL INSTRUCTION FOR TIE YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS. 128,496
    VILLGRO INNOVATIONS FOUNDATION
    III FLOOR IITM RESEARCH PARK
    KANAGAM ROAD TARAMANI
    CHENNAI   600 113
    IN
      PC - EQUIVALENCY DET TO CONTINUE SUPPORT OF THE INCUBATION AND LAUNCH OF HIGH-IMPACT, HIGHLY SCALABLE, INVENTION-BASED ENTERPRISES IN INDIA THAT IMPROVE LIVES OF THE POOR; AND TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR REPLICATION OF VILLGRO INNOVATIONS FOUNDATION MODEL IN SELECT DEVELOPING COUNTRIES. 995,279
    Total .................................bullet 3b 6,528,885
    Form 990-PF (2019)
    Form 990-PF (2019)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code
    (b)
    Amount
    (c)
    Exclusion code
    (d)
    Amount
    aPRI INVESTMENT INCOME         9,678
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
    investments ...........
        14 883,233  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 5,222,178 71,298
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income.....     14 3,348,030  
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............
    525990 31,410 18 19,570,757  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue:
    aFOREIGN CURRENCY GAIN
        01 1,242  
    bOTHER INCOME 525990 -885,975     615
    cSTATE TAX REFUND 525990 220      
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. -854,345 29,025,440 81,591
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    28,252,686
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow
    Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    1A PROGRAM RELATED INVESTMENT INCOME
    4 TAX EXEMPT INTEREST
    11B PRIOR YEAR QUALIFYING DISTRIBUTIONS
    Form 990-PF (2019)
    Form 990-PF (2019)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
    Yes
     
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    1a(1) 300 TIE OREGON GRANT TO PROVIDE THE TIE YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS PROGRAM TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM UNDER- RESOURCED BACKGROUNDS IN OREGON AND TRAINING FOR EDUCATORS IN OREGON AND AT TIE CHAPTERS GLOBALLY.
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
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