Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2020
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2020, or tax year beginning 01-01-2020 , and ending 12-31-2020
Name of foundation
CONNEXUS ENERGY FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)14601 RAMSEY BLVD
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
RAMSEY, MN55303
A Employer identification number

84-3918068
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(763) 323-2600
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$291,820J 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) 540,819
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities...      
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10  
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a  
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 0
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 540,819 0  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 918 0   918
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 1,600 0   1,600
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...        
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 1,850 0   1,850
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 4,368 0   4,368
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 331,037 331,037
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 335,405 0   335,405
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 205,414
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 0
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2020)
Form 990-PF (2020)
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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............. 86,406 291,820 291,820
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........      
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 86,406 291,820 291,820
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 0 0
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...........    
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........ 0 0
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 86,406 291,820
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 86,406 291,820
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 86,406 291,820
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
86,406
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
205,414
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
291,820
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
291,820
Form 990-PF (2020)
Form 990-PF (2020)
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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.)
1a
b
c
d
e
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a
b
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2  
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
SECTION 4940(e) REPEALED ON DECEMBER 20, 2019 - DO NOT COMPLETE
1 Reserved
(a)
Reserved 		(b)
Reserved 		(c)
Reserved 		(d)
Reserved
2
Reserved...........................
2
3
Reserved...........................
3
4
Reserved...........................
4
5
Reserved...........................
5
6
Reserved...........................
6
7
Reserved...........................
7
8
Reserved,..........................
8
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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 for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b Reserved................................ 1 0
c All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% 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 0
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 0
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2020 estimated tax payments and 2019 overpayment credited to 2020 6a 0
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 0
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 0
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2021 estimated taxBullet   RefundedBullet 11  
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 the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletMN
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2020 or the taxable year beginning in 2020? 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. Click to see attachment...............................
    10
    Yes
     
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletCONNEXUSENERGY.COM
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletNANCY BASARA Telephone no.bullet (763) 323-2731

    Located atbullet14601 RAMSEY BLVDRAMSEYMN ZIP+4bullet553036024
    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 2020, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16   No
    See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
    country bullet
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
    1b
     
    No
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2020?.............
    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 2020, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2020?.............
    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 2020 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 2020.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2020?
    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
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .................
    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    GREG RIDDERBUSCH PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
    0.20     		0 0 0
    14601 RAMSEY BLVD
    RAMSEY,MN553036024
    MICHAEL BASH SECRETARY/TREASURER/DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    14601 RAMSEY BLVD
    RAMSEY,MN553036024
    DON HALLER DIRECTOR
    0.30     		0 0 0
    14601 RAMSEY BLVD
    RAMSEY,MN553036024
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
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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
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1  
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    0
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    121,157
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    121,157
    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
    121,157
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    1,817
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    119,340
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    5,967
    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
    5,967
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2020 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
     
    b
    Income tax for 2020. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    0
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    5,967
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    5,967
    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
    5,967
    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
    335,405
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    335,405
    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
    0
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    335,405
    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 (2020)
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    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2019     		(c)
    2019     		(d)
    2020
    1 Distributable amount for 2020 from Part XI, line 7 5,967
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2020:
    a Enter amount for 2019 only....... 128
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2020:
    a From 2015......  
    b From 2016......  
    c From 2017......  
    d From 2018......  
    e From 2019......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 0
    4Qualifying distributions for 2020 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 335,405
    a Applied to 2019, but not more than line 2a 128
    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 2020 distributable amount..... 5,967
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 329,310
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2020. 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 5 329,310
    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 2019. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2020. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2021 ..........     		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 2015 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2021.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		329,310
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2016....  
    b Excess from 2017....  
    c Excess from 2018....  
    d Excess from 2019....  
    e Excess from 2020.... 329,310
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    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 2020, 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) 2020 (b) 2019 (c) 2018 (d) 2017
             
    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.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    SAMANTHA NERAL
    14601 RAMSEY BLVD NW
    RAMSEY,MN55303
    (763) 323-2636
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    THE APPLICATION FORM IS AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE OF CONNEXUS ENERGY AT: HTTPS://WWW.CONNEXUSENERGY.COM/ABOUT-US/OUR-COMMUNITY/DONATION-REQUESTS
    cAny submission deadlines:
    NONE - ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS YEAR ROUND
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    CONTRIBUTIONS WILL NOT BE MADE TO THE FOLLOWING: RELIGIOUS, POLITICAL, VETERAN, AND FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS, EXCEPT FOR PROGRAMS SUCH ORGANIZATIONS SPONSOR FOR DIRECT BENEFIT TO THE COMMUNITY AND NOT FOR THEMSELVES; INDIVIDUAL SPORTS AND ATHLETIC PROGRAMS; INDIVIDUALS; TRAVEL, EITHER BY GROUPS OR INDIVIDUALS; MEETINGS, CONFERENCES, OR SEMINARS. REQUESTS FOR DONATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED FROM ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE CONNEXUS ENERGY SERVICE AREA.
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    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
    DAKOTA COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION
    1300 145TH STREET E
    ROSEMOUNT,MN55068     		NONE PC FUND LINEWORKER SCHOLARSHIP AT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 2,500
    CENTENNIAL AREA EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC
    PO BOX 4
    CIRCLE PINES,MN55014     		NONE PC GENERAL DONATION 1,000
    ANOKA COUNTY CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION COUNCIL
    1201 89TH AVE NE SUITE 345
    ANOKA,MN55303     		NONE PC GENERAL DONATION 3,000
    ANOKA TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION
    1355 WEST HIGHWAY 10
    ANOKA,MN55303     		NONE PC GENERAL DONATION 3,500
    MINNESOTA WEST FOUNDATION
    401 WEST STREET
    JACKSON,MN56143     		NONE PC FUND LINEWORKER SCHOLARSHIP AT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 2,500
    M STATE FOUNDATION AND ALUMNI
    1900 28TH AVE S
    MOORHEAD,MN56560     		NONE PC FUND LINEWORKER SCHOLARSHIP AT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 2,500
    ANOKA HENNEPIN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC
    2727 NORTH FERRY ST
    ANOKA,MN55303     		NONE PC GENERAL DONATION 5,000
    MERCY & UNITY HOSPITALS FOUNDATION
    7590 LYRIC LANE NE STE 213
    FRIDLEY,MN55432     		NONE PC GENERAL DONATION 11,600
    ALEXANDRA HOUSE INC
    10065 3RD ST NE
    BLAINE,MN55434     		NONE PC GENERAL DONATION 14,000
    BACKING THE BLUE LINE
    6066 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY 344
    BROOKLYN CENTER,MN55430     		NONE PC GENERAL DONATION 1,000
    GREATER TWIN CITIES UNITED WAY
    PO BOX 2949
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN554020949     		NONE PC EMPLOYEE MATCH 3,492
    HUNTER HOULE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
    20195 GREYSTONE AVE NORTH
    FOREST LAKE,MN55025     		NONE PC YOUR COMMUNITY YOUR CHOICE WINNER 1,500
    SPECIAL OLYMPICS MINNESOTA
    900 2ND AVE S SUITE 300
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55402     		NONE PC EE DONATION MATCH 1,000
    HOPE FOR THE COMMUNITY
    1264 109TH AVE NE
    BLAINE,MN55434     		NONE PC ANOKA TECH FOOD SHELF 6,500
    FRIENDS OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER
    101 E 5TH STREET SUITE 2000
    ST PAUL,MN55101     		NONE PC GENERAL DONATION 1,500
    NORTH ANOKA COUNTY EMERGENCY FOOD SHELF
    18511 HIGHWAY 65 NE
    EAST BETHEL,MN55011     		NONE PC GENERAL DONATION 500
    IMPACT SERVICES
    3960 COON RAPIDS BLVD SUITE 206
    COON RAPIDS,MN55433     		NONE PC GENERAL DONATION 500
    SPECIAL OLYMPICS MINNESOTA
    900 2ND AVE S SUITE 300
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55402     		NONE PC EE DONATION MATCH 50
    MENTAL WELLNESS CAMPAIGN FOR ANOKA COUNTY INC
    3300 4TH AVE N BLDG 9
    ANOKA,MN55303     		NONE PC GENERAL DONATION 10,000
    ANOKA HIGH SCHOOL
    3939 7TH AVENUE NORTH
    ANOKA,MN55303     		NONE GOV HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 5,000
    BECKER HIGH SCHOOL
    12000 HANCOCK STREET
    BECKER,MN55308     		NONE GOV HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 2,000
    BIG LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
    701 MINNESOTA AVENUE
    BIG LAKE,MN55309     		NONE GOV HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 3,000
    CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI HIGH SCHOOL
    430 8TH AVENUE NW
    CAMBRIDGE,MN550081171     		NONE GOV HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 3,000
    ISD 728 (ELK RIVER HIGH SCHOOL)
    900 SCHOOL STREET
    ELK RIVER,MN55330     		NONE GOV HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    LEGACY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
    3037 BUNKER LAKE BOULEVARD NW
    ANDOVER,MN55304     		NONE PC HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    ST CLOUD TECH HIGH SCHOOL
    233 12TH AVENUE SOUTH
    ST CLOUD,MN56301     		NONE GOV HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    WHITE BEAR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
    3551 MCKNIGHT ROAD
    WHITE BEAR LAKE,MN55110     		NONE GOV HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 3,000
    ISD 728 (ZIMMERMAN HIGH SCHOOL)
    25900 4TH STREET WEST
    ZIMMERMAN,MN55398     		NONE GOV HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 3,000
    PACT CHARTER SCHOOL
    7250 EAST RAMSEY BLVD NW
    RAMSEY,MN55303     		NONE PC HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    ANOKA-HENNEPIN DISTRICT #11 - STEP ALTERNATIVE
    1353 WEST HWY 10
    ANOKA,MN55303     		NONE GOV HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    BLAINE COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP ASSOCIATION
    12555 UNIVERSITY AVENUE NE
    BLAINE,MN55449     		NONE PC HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 6,000
    COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION - FOREST LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
    PO BOX 308
    WYOMING,MN55092     		NONE PC HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 4,000
    CENTENNIAL AREA EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC
    PO BOX 4
    CIRCLE PINES,MN55014     		NONE PC HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 2,000
    ANOKA-HENNEPIN DISTRICT #11 - CHAMPLIN PARK HIGH SCHOOL
    2727 N FERRY ST
    ANOKA,MN553031650     		NONE GOV HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    COON RAPIDS COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
    PO BOX 48144
    COON RAPIDS,MN55448     		NONE PC HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 5,000
    PRINCETON SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS
    807 8TH AVENUE SOUTH
    PRINCETON,MN55371     		NONE PC HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 2,000
    INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO 15 - ST FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL
    4115 AMBASSADOR BLVD NW
    ST FRANCIS,MN550709638     		NONE GOV HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 5,000
    NORTH ANOKA COUNTY EMERGENCY FOOD SHELF
    18511 HIGHWAY 65 NE
    EAST BETHEL,MN55011     		NONE PC FOOD SHELF 5,000
    ANOKA COUNTY BROTHERHOOD COUNCIL (ACBC)
    2615 9TH AVE N
    ANOKA,MN55303     		NONE PC FOOD SHELF 5,000
    IMPACT SERVICES
    3960 COON RAPIDS BLVD SUITE 206
    COON RAPIDS,MN55433     		NONE PC MEALS ON WHEELS 3,000
    ANOKA-HENNEPIN DISTRICT #11 - ANDOVER COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP
    2727 N FERRY ST
    ANOKA,MN553031650     		NONE GOV HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 4,000
    INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #16
    1415 81ST AVE NE
    SPRING LAKE PARK,MN55432     		NONE GOV HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 4,000
    HOPE FOR THE COMMUNITY
    1264 109TH AVE NE
    BLAINE,MN55434     		NONE PC FOOD SHELF 5,000
    ANOKA HENNEPIN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC
    2727 NORTH FERRY ST
    ANOKA,MN55303     		NONE PC HELP KEEP KIDS CONNECTED 8,000
    ANOKA COUNTY 4-H LEADERS COUNCIL
    550 BUNKER LAKE BLVD NW
    ANDOVER,MN55304     		NONE GOV YOUR COMMUNITY YOUR CHOICE WINNER 1,500
    SALVATION ARMY HEATSHARE
    2445 PRIOR AVE NORTH
    ROSEVILLE,MN55113     		NONE PC GENERAL DONATION 15,000
    AMERICAN RED CROSS - MINNESOTA-DAKOTAS REGION
    1201 WEST RIVER PARKWAY
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55454     		NONE PC GENERAL DONATION - MN-DAKOTAS REGION 15,000
    HOPE 4 YOUTH INC
    2191 NORTHDALE BLVD NW
    COON RAPIDS,MN55433     		NONE PC GENERAL DONATION 10,000
    SALVATION ARMY
    2445 PRIOR AVE NORTH
    ROSEVILLE,MN55113     		NONE PC EE MATCH - DOLLARS FOR DOERS PROGRAM 180
    BIG LAKE COMMUNITY FOOD SHELF
    501 LAKE ST N
    BIG LAKE,MN55309     		NONE PC YOUR COMMUNITY YOUR CHOICE WINNER 1,500
    COON RAPIDS ROTARY FOUNDATION
    10270 MISSISSIPPI BLVD NW
    COON RAPIDS,MN55433     		NONE PC AH WRITING CONTEST 300
    ST OLAF COLLEGE
    1520 ST OLAF AVE
    NORTHFIELD,MN55057     		NONE PC EMPLOYEE DONATION MATCH 1,000
    INITIATIVE FOUNDATION
    405 1ST ST SE
    LITTLE FALLS,MN56345     		NONE PC GENERAL DONATION 5,000
    NORTH ANOKA COUNTY EMERGENCY FOOD SHELF
    18511 HIGHWAY 65 NE
    EAST BETHEL,MN55011     		NONE PC EE DONATION MATCH 500
    ANOKA COUNTY
    550 BUNKER LAKE BLVD NW
    ANDOVER,MN55304     		NONE GOV VIRTUAL CAMPS 6,000
    THE HILLS YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES INC
    4321 ALLANDALE AVE
    DULUTH,MN55803     		NONE PC YOUR COMMUNITY YOUR CHOICE WINNER 1,500
    STAR LEGACY FOUNDATION
    6438 CITY WEST PKWY SUITE 100
    EDEN PRAIRIE,MN55344     		NONE PC EE DONATION MATCH 500
    IMPACT SERVICES
    3960 COON RAPIDS BLVD SUITE 206
    COON RAPIDS,MN55433     		NONE PC YOUR COMMUNITY YOUR CHOICE WINNER - MEALS ON WHEELS 1,500
    NORTH ANOKA COUNTY EMERGENCY FOOD SHELF
    18511 HIGHWAY 65 NE
    EAST BETHEL,MN55011     		NONE PC FOOD SHELF 3,000
    ANOKA COUNTY BROTHERHOOD COUNCIL (ACBC)
    2615 9TH AVE N
    ANOKA,MN55303     		NONE PC FOOD SHELF 3,000
    HUNGER SOLUTIONS MINNESOTA
    555 PARK ST SUITE 400
    ST PAUL,MN55103     		NONE PC EE DONATION MATCH 50
    THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF THE FOREST LAKE AREA
    PO BOX 894
    FOREST LAKE,MN55025     		NONE PC GENERAL DONATION 1,000
    ANOKA TORNADOES FOOTBALL BOOSTER CLUB
    3939 7TH AVE N
    ANOKA,MN55303     		NONE PC MANAGER DONATION 500
    THE WAVE
    PO BOX 58
    BIG LAKE,MN55309     		NONE PC GENERAL DONATION 3,000
    GREAT RIVER GREENING
    251 STARKEY STREET 2200
    ST PAUL,MN55107     		NONE PC GENERAL DONATION 5,000
    UNIVERSITY OF IL AT CHICAGO
    1309 S HALSTED STREET
    CHICAGO,IL60607     		NONE PC POLLINATOR RESEARCH 5,000
    TREE TRUST
    1419 ENERGY PARK DRIVE
    ST PAUL,MN55108     		NONE PC GENERAL DONATION 10,000
    RUN RIVER ART CENTER INC
    2665 4TH AVE 103
    ANOKA,MN55303     		NONE PC YOUR COMMUNITY YOUR CHOICE WINNER 1,500
    ANOKA HENNEPIN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC
    2727 NORTH FERRY ST
    ANOKA,MN55303     		NONE PC COVID-RELATED AID FOR 20-21 SCHOOL YEAR 5,000
    FAMILYWISE SERVICES
    3036 UNIVERSITY AVE SE
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55414     		NONE PC GENERAL DONATION 250
    FISHING FOR LIFE
    PO BOX 19320
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55419     		NONE PC GENERAL DONATION 500
    HAVEN FOR HEROES
    2408 4TH AVE
    ANOKA,MN55303     		NONE PC GENERAL DONATION 5,000
    MINNESOTA MILITARY FAMILY FOUNDATION
    620 MENDELSSOHN AVE NORTH
    GOLDEN VALLEY,MN55427     		NONE PC YOUR COMMUNITY YOUR CHOICE WINNER 1,500
    ALEXANDRA HOUSE INC
    10065 3RD ST NE
    BLAINE,MN55434     		NONE PC GENERAL DONATION 2,500
    STAR LEGACY FOUNDATION
    6438 CITY WEST PKWY SUITE 100
    EDEN PRAIRIE,MN55344     		NONE PC EE DONATION MATCH 53
    WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTER
    2530 DALE ST N
    ROSEVILLE,MN55113     		NONE PC EE DONATION MATCH 200
    WHITE BEAR LAKE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
    4855 BLOOM AVE
    WHITE BEAR LAKE,MN55110     		NONE PC GENERAL DONATION 650
    ANOKA HALLOWEEN INC
    PO BOX 128
    ANOKA,MN55303     		NONE PC PARADE SPONSORSHIP 1,300
    GREATER TWIN CITIES UNITED WAY
    PO BOX 2949
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN554020949     		NONE PC EMPLOYEE MATCH 4,735
    RITECARE OF MINNEAPOLIS-ST PAUL INC
    2011 DUPONT AVENUE SOUTH
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55405     		NONE PC EE MATCH - DOLLARS FOR DOERS PROGRAM 300
    FAITH IN ACTION IN GREATER SHERBURNE COUNTY
    13074 EDGEWOOD ST SE
    BECKER,MN55308     		NONE PC YOUR COMMUNITY YOUR CHOICE WINNER 1,500
    CHRISTMAS COMMITTEE INC
    PO BOX 755
    ANOKA,MN55303     		NONE PC EMPLOYEE MATCH 100
    THE CROHN'S & COLITIS FOUNDATION
    2277 HWY 36 W SUITE 170
    ROSEVILLE,MN55113     		NONE PC EMPLOYEE MATCH 350
    ANOKA RAMSEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION
    11200 MISSISSIPPI BLVD NW
    COON RAPIDS,MN55433     		NONE PC SCHOLARSHIPS 10,000
    ANOKA TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION
    1355 WEST HIGHWAY 10
    ANOKA,MN55303     		NONE PC SCHOLARSHIPS 10,000
    CARS FOR NEIGHBORS INC
    12527 CENTRAL AVE NE SUITE 110
    BLAINE,MN55434     		NONE PC GENERAL DONATION 1,000
    MENTAL WELLNESS CAMPAIGN FOR ANOKA COUNTY INC
    3300 4TH AVE N BLDG 9
    ANOKA,MN55303     		NONE PC MANAGERS DONATION 500
    HOSEA'S HEART INC
    208 SCENIC CIRCLE
    MARSHALL,WI53559     		NONE PC EMPLOYEE MATCH 105
    COMMUNITY AID OF ELK RIVER
    12621 ELK LAKE RD
    ELK RIVER,MN55330     		NONE PC YOUR COMMUNITY YOUR CHOICE WINNER 1,500
    ST FRANCIS ELEMENTARY ASSOCIATION OF PARENTS AND TEACHERS
    22919 ST FRANCIS BLVD NW
    ST FRANCIS,MN55070     		NONE PC EMPLOYEE MATCH 128
    ANOKA COUNTY
    7701 MAIN STREET
    HUGO,MN55038     		NONE GOV WILDLIFE OUTREACH/HERITAGE LABS 25,000
    NORTH ANOKA COUNTY EMERGENCY FOODSHELF
    18511 HIGHWAY 65 NE
    EAST BETHEL,MN55011     		NONE PC EE MATCH - DOLLARS FOR DOERS PROGRAM 300
    MINNESOTA COUNCIL ON ECONOMIC EDUCATION
    1994 BUFORD AVE - 116 RUTTAN HALL
    ST PAUL,MN55108     		NONE PC EMPLOYEE MATCH 500
    ELK RIVER YOUTH LACROSSE ASSOCIATION
    PO BOX 86
    ELK RIVER,MN55330     		NONE PC EE MATCH - DOLLARS FOR DOERS PROGRAM 300
    ANOKA COUNTY BROTHERHOOD COUNCIL INC (ACBC)
    2615 9TH AVE N
    ANOKA,MN55303     		NONE PC YOUR COMMUNITY YOUR CHOICE WINNER 1,500
    FARM FRIENDS BARN
    10782 27TH AVE
    BECKER,MN55308     		NONE PC GENERAL DONATION 2,000
    MINNESOTA SEARCH AND RESCUE DOG ASSOCIATION
    7335 223RD AVE NW
    ELK RIVER,MN55330     		NONE PC GENERAL DONATION 1,000
    DRESSEMBER FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 1092
    ASHLAND,OR97520     		NONE PC EMPLOYEE MATCH 52
    GREATER TWIN CITIES UNITED WAY
    PO BOX 2949
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55402     		NONE PC EMPLOYEE MATCH 5,742
    MOVE MINNESOTA
    2446 UNIVERSITY AVE W 170
    ST PAUL,MN55114     		NONE PC EMPLOYEE MATCH AND DOLLARS FOR DOERS PROGRAM 400
    UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HUNTSVILLE FOUNDATION
    301 SPARKMAN DRIVE SKH 316A
    HUNTSVILLE,AL35899     		NONE PC EMPLOYEE MATCH 250
    ANOKA-CHAMPLIN FIRE DEPARTMENT RELIEF ASSOCIATION INC
    275 HARRISON ST
    ANOKA,MN55303     		NONE PC GENERAL DONATION 600
    CENTENNIAL COMMUNITY FOOD SHELF
    PO BOX 8
    CIRCLE PINES,MN55014     		NONE PC EMPLOYEE MATCH 50
    Total .................................bullet 3a 331,037
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
    investments ...........     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....          
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............     		         
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 0 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    0
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
    Yes
     
    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
    1c 0 CONNEXUS ENERGY CONNEXUS ENERGY PROVIDES ACCOUNTING AND OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AND USE OF OFFICE EQUIPMENT AT NO CHARGE TO CONNEXUS ENERGY FOUNDATION.
    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
    CONNEXUS ENERGY 501(C)(12) THE FOUNDATION DIRECTORS ARE OFFICERS OF CONNEXUS ENERGY.
    Sign Here
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
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    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below?
    See instructions.
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's name SmallBullet
    		 Firm's EIN SmallBullet
    Firm's address SmallBullet


    		 Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Additional Data


    Software ID:  
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    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors

    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2020
    Name of the organization
    CONNEXUS ENERGY FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    84-3918068
    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) (2020)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020) Page 2
    Name of organization
    CONNEXUS ENERGY FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number
    84-3918068
    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
    1
    CONNEXUS ENERGY
     
    14601 RAMSEY BLVD NW
     
    RAMSEY, MN553036024

    		$ 540,819


    (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) (2020)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    CONNEXUS ENERGY FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    84-3918068
    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) (2020)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    CONNEXUS ENERGY FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    84-3918068
    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) (2020)
    Additional Data


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    TY 2020 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    CONNEXUS ENERGY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    84-3918068
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 1,600 0   1,600

    TY 2020 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    CONNEXUS ENERGY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    84-3918068
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL FEES 918 0   918


    TY 2020 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    CONNEXUS ENERGY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    84-3918068
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    BANK FEES 547 0   547
    OFFICE SUPPLIES 1,303 0   1,303


    TY 2020 SubstantialContributorsSch
    Name:
    CONNEXUS ENERGY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    84-3918068
    Name Address
    CONNEXUS ENERGY 14601 RAMSEY BLVD NW
    RAMSEY,MN553036024